The NMP Journal

  Mental First, Physical Second You can’t do this journey halfway. This detox isn’t just about what you eat — it’s about how you think, how you push, and how you show up when nobody’s clapping. I’ve learned these past few days that mental strength is everything. You’ve gotta be locked in — because the food cravings, the emotions, the body pain… they’ll all try to pull you out of alignment. But I’m still in the game. Still here. Still walking, still showing up, still pushing. I even did my physical therapy walk today. One foot in front of the other. Some days it’s slow. But I’m moving. And I’m proud of that. 🧠 This Is Discipline This isn’t easy for me. But it’s real. You gotta be mentally prepared for change. You gotta want something different bad enough to push through the moments that make you want to quit. And if you fall, get back up. If you slow down, take a breath — then keep going. 🗣️ Final Thought I’m still in the game. That’s the win. Let’...

Let me be real with y’all. Day 4 and 5? They weren’t my best. I kind of fell off. Somebody brought me food that wasn’t on the plan… and I definitely wasn’t in the best headspace. I didn’t really say anything at first because I didn’t want to disappoint anyone. But I’ve learned that silence doesn’t help healing. So here I am, saying it now. 🧠 Detox Isn’t Perfection This process isn’t easy. If you’ve ever tried to change the way you eat, the way you heal, or even the way you think—you already know. It’s a mental game as much as it is physical. And for anyone out there trying this detox or something like it: if you mess up, it’s not over. I’m proud of myself for even starting this challenge. I could’ve made excuses. I could’ve ignored the pain. But I said yes. I committed. Even if I tripped up, I didn’t quit. 🍵 Back on Track Today is Day 6, and I’m back on it. I made my tea this morning. I had the soup this evening. I sent the proof, because I’m learning that acc...

  Yo. Real talk… If you’re gonna start this detox—make sure you ready. Mentally, physically, spiritually. Because once you’re in it, you in it. It ain’t no magic button. It’s work. But it’s good work. This morning, I was struggling. Those teas? Nasty. I’m not even gonna lie to you. I had to throw some cherries on the side just to stay sane 😅 But I still drank it. Because that’s what this is about: discipline, not just detox. 📚 The Book Is Your Map I got a little turned around with the detox journal at first—lost a few pages, felt like I missed something. But once I actually sat with it and followed the steps, it all started clicking. So if you’re doing this too: read that book. The info is there. Like really, read it. You’ll see things in it you might’ve overlooked the first time. The moment you get locked in, it flows better. For real. 🍲 Soup Talk Now let’s talk about that hot detox soup. At first? I was like nah, I’m good. But then I saw the visual...

  Today was tough. Not gonna lie. Not because I slipped up—because I didn’t. But because some days just hit harder than others. This was one of them. I got up slow, pushed through the aches and discomfort. Tried to get outside, but the rain had other plans. Still, I wasn’t tryna let that stop me. I spent the afternoon pouring back into myself—watching TED talks, scrolling through TikToks, looking for that spark. And honestly? That’s where I see myself in the future. Telling my story. Sharing the ups and downs. Being real about the process of healing and holding onto faith. Physically, I was drained. Kept nodding off without meaning to. My body felt like it was on pause, but I was still trying to move forward. Even just sitting on the edge of the bed felt like a win. That’s the level of energy I was working with today. My back was hurting too, but the new meds are helping a bit, and I’m grateful for that relief. The biggest challenge? Hunger. For real. That was the hardest pa...