A couple of months ago I shared that I would be doing a 10 day detox. I failed at first. Miserably. Luckily I got my mom and sister to join me in my second attempt …

We did a 10 day detox and we didn’t die!

I have seen many posts and ads for the CSN Diet over the years and I’m glad they stuck. The many success stories also convinced us to give CSN a try. Karien Nel’s story stood out for me. Karien is a CSN ambassador and she was awarded CSN Transformation Winner of the Year … she lost a total of 37 kgs using this program. That is freakin’ amazing! You can read more about her story on her website www.kariencsn.co.za.

CSN Detox

We decided to give the 10 day detox program a try and I am so glad we did. It works! Between the 3 of us we lost over 15kgs. My mom and sister did extremely well. They were full of energy and I haven’t seen my sister this motivated in a while. It helps when you are on a program that is this effective. I struggled a bit to be honest. I’m still trying my best to get my head in the game. This is about my health after all. Like with all challenges, it’s mind over matter. ‘As jou kop reg is, kan jy enige iets bereik’.

The CSN detox pack includes 3 products as well as a guide to help you reach your goals.

CSN Health Supplement Mix – An integral part of each CSN weight loss program is this formulated vegetable soup, available in a mix and tablet form, in addition to a capsule form.

CSN Barley Grass Nutrition – Barley grass contains nine amino acids, which give you energy, focus, concentration, and an jolt in the immune system.

CSN AloeMag – An effective detoxification supplement in both the form of a drink and capsules.

The program is easy to follow and, if you stick to it, you will see results. The 10 day detox is recommended if you want to lose 3 to 5 kgs. I have a lot more to lose than that but I decided on the detox to give me a boost. I’ll gladly take on the full program after experiencing how effective (and simple) this weight loss program is.

If you are like me and you struggle to do it on your own, I highly recommend the CSN Diet. It’s simple and easy to follow, and you will lose weight.

You can purchase the detox kit and other CSN products on www.kariencsn.co.za.

xoxo

I suffer from self-neglect. I have not been taking care of myself. The term self-neglect may sound a little extreme, but my lack of self-care over the past year (or three) has left me feeling like I’m stuck in a deep, dark hole. And it’s time to get out.

I suffer from self-neglect

Self-neglect

‘I suffer from self-neglect’ is quite a bold statement to make, I know. I realise that extreme self-neglect is a very complex behavioural condition (if you know anyone suffering from this, please get them help), but my lack self-care has gone past the point of merely letting myself go.

I’m sad

Every day. Almost every moment of every day. I can’t really pinpoint exactly what causes this feeling of overwhelming sadness. I think all the disappointments, let-downs and failures of the past couple of years are starting to take their toll. It overshadows all the good in my life. And I have so much good that I praise the Lord for everyday. I’ve decided to get professional help. I want to stop dwelling on the past and I want to feel positive about the future again. Positive about myself. It’s going to take a lot of work, and perhaps facing demons that I’m not quite ready for, but I’m going to do it. I’m excited.

I need to learn how to set boundaries. I need to learn how to say no.

This is something I struggle with. It goes against my nature to not be available at everyone’s beck and call. I really need to learn how to say no. Not always; but enough to give myself a break. My soul is tired.

I’m not quite ready to share much more about my mental health right now, but I can tell you that it’s not just my mind and soul that’s been neglected…

I’ve ‘let go’ to the point of almost not caring.

That has to change. I have to change.

I am physically in the worst shape of my life. I have never before felt this weak, tired and old. I am also the biggest that I have ever been. This is not a weight loss post – you’ve probably seen my extreme ups and downs over the years. This is about my health. I need to stop eating my feelings. I need to stop eating to the point of feeling sick. I know how to lose weight. I know what my body likes and what it doesn’t. It’s the mind (and the soul) that’s the problem. I’ve decided to kick start (read kick my arse) by trying a 10 day detox. Today is day 1… wish me luck! I’ll report back after the 10 days.

I also need to start moving again. It’s sad to think that I could do a 10km fun run a few years ago and now I struggle with a flight of stairs. How did I get here? Why did I do this to myself?! I need to fix it. My life is literally at stake. We have a history of heart disease and diabetes in the family and I am not giving myself a fighting chance, am I?

A few months ago I did a free trial of a fitness app. Have you tried fitness apps? I exercise (when I do) at home. I hate the gym. I’ve tried many fitness apps, but most have been downloaded just to be deleted a few weeks later. I enjoyed Aaptiv though. I’ll tell you about this app in another post, but I really think it’s going to help me get moving again. Another reason I want to subscribe to Aaptiv is the meditation sessions. I am very new to meditation and the guided sessions during the trial was really awesome. I’d pay for this app even if it was just for meditation.

It’s not just my relationship with food and exercise that needs to change.

Small steps

I’ve even stopped doing the little things that can make a big difference to my health and and the way I feel about myself.

I’ve become quite ‘preachy’ when it comes to taking supplements after my bout with hair loss. Then why have I stopped taking them? I need to fix this.

If you’ve been here since the beginning, you know that Pretty Please Charlie started out as a beauty blog. I love beauty products and cosmetics. I love at home facials, doing my nails; even taking off my make-up after a long day is such a pleasure. It used to be at least. Little rituals that used to bring me such joy has turned into work. Five layers of nail polish to hide the chipped pedi is not on. Not anymore. I’m going to try harder.

I’m not even really sure what I’m trying to say with this post. Perhaps I’m putting it out there as a reminder to myself that I need to change. Perhaps you needed to hear that you are not alone. Please know that I’m here if you want to chat. Your are welcome to comment below or send me a mail.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for being here.

xoxo