It's All In the Seasoning

Yesterday was a banner day!!! CB and I started the day by walking to the retreat and weighing in on the scale for the first time since we arrived. To our pure delight, both scales I stepped on registered 12 pounds less than a week ago! Yippeeeeee!!!!!! Now I know that a good part of that is water weight, but listen folks, I'm working my tail off to make the most of everyday I have here, and it is such sweet satisfaction to see AND feel the results. Linda made a delicious green soup last night with okra, kale, collard greens, watercress, broccoli, celery, and garlic. Now on it's own it isn't the taste I'm going for, but when you add apple cider vinegar, a little squirt of fresh lemon, and some cayenne pepper, it is a culinary delight. Seasoning is one of the big "aha's" I've had since arriving. Here's what's on the table to put in your soup or broth anytime, season it up and enjoy health benefits.

• Cayenne pepper
• Curry
• Italian Seasoning
• Herbal Seasoning
• No Salt

After a great dinner of soup and wonderful conversation with the girls (Sarah, Elaine, Christine, Roni, and Linda) I came home to have a wonderful detox bath that anyone can make themselves. 2 cups of epsom salt, 1 cup of baking soda, 1/2 cup of kosher salt, a little essential oil and a candle for aromatherapy, and oila...you've made a beautiful "end of day detox soak". I slept like a baby... So, I'm off to begin day 9 and am looking forward to every minute. It's snowing on the Vineyard today, so Sammy Jo and I are going to go play in it and make snow angels together. :) Enjoy your day!