Headache

As day 2 on the cleanse comes to an end, I can definitely say Im not feeling so good.
As the instruction pamphlet that accompanies the cleanse kit explains, things usually get worse before they get better. This basically is all the bad, toxic things that were in your body (aspartame, alcohol, nicotine, whatever it may be) coming out. This is obviously a good thing, but Im feeling extremely tired, and this headache has been lingering for hours! Its expected these "detoxing" symptoms only last the first few days, so I'll stick it out. I just don't remember having such a headache last time I did it, although this time, I know for a fact, that there is a LOT worse things to detox from :p
Being a regular coffee/diet pop drinker (Im always filling myself up on 0 calorie beverages) I have to say that my placement of a flat of diet pop right down my hallway has become quite the..temptation. I think those are going to have to go into hiding tonight!
I actually recently had found out through a friend about a diet pop called "zevia" that is made from stevia. Thats right- 0 calories and NO ASPARTAME! All  my friends are constantly on my back about how bad aspartame is for me, and that I shouldn't drink diet pop, and I know they're right.. But now I can say AH HA! They come in a variety of flavours, although here in Canada I've only come across 3 (cola, root beer, and cream soda) sold at save on foods. (I highly recommend the root beer over the other flavours)
Im going to the states tomorrow where the diet products are aplenty! So I hope to be able to pick some up in other flavours, even though I can't drink them for 10 more days.. On second thought maybe I'll wait on that one!
Stevia is an all natural plant based sweetener, that is 0 calories, and sold in health food stores, and more recently pretty much all supermarkets. Im a huge fan of this, as I use it to sweeten my coffee, in baking, and I don't have to feel guilty!
Not to mention.. as good as diet products with aspartame TASTE...they eventually don't make you FEEL very good..
Somehow because Im eating so healthy, I kind of feel like I want more food...snacking-wise.. So I split a huge bowl of popcorn seasoned with dill and braggs(another natural seasoning sauce similar to soy sauce but not fermented) which seemed to do the trick..for now. Man do I want a COFFEE!!!
Actually, you are allowed a max of 2 cups of coffee a day, but considering I wouldn't be able to sweeten it.. I may pass. Plus I think it would be good to really cut out all my "habit" type things in my life and see how much of it I can live without after the 12 days are over.
Well, Im off, headache and all, to rest in preparation for tomorrows day of shopping in the states (BEST FOOD shopping by far in comparison to Canada) and you know, a little retail therapy before I start school!
Tah!