enough is enough!

My Journey to Clear and Healthy Skin by Shani

Right now at this point in life I feel like I’ve tried everything. Although I’m 20 and my skin hasn’t been as bad as back when I was 16. I still have acne and I WANT CLEAR SKIN! I’ve had enough. As of now my battle is getting rid of scars. Pimples are not a problem to me, but it leaves these vicious scars that won’t go away. I need to nip that in the butt to achieve clear skin, today. I’ve been doing some research and with the information I created a diet and lifestyle challenge consisting of 8 weeks and record what my skin likes and doesn’t like, also my improvements.

Diet Regimen:

WARNING!!!!!! STAY AWAY FROM JUNK FOOD, FRIED FOOD, GREASY FOOD AND CANDY FOR 8 WEEKS.

1. Drink 4 bottles of water, or 8 cups. (16 ounces in one regular bottle = 2 cups)
2. Try to eat a salad everyday.
3. Drink Green Juice everyday / Boost.
4. MAIN FOODS (stay away from red meat)
1. Eggs
2. Sardines in olive oil
3. Low salt tuna
4. Chicken Breast
5. Salmon
6. Beans 
7. Fresh Tortillas
8. Whole Wheat everything , ima try!
9. Rice
5. Incorporate 5 fruits or vegetables everyday.

Fruits:

1. Strawberries*
2. Blueberries*
3. Lemons
4. Peaches*
5. Grapes*
6. Grapefruit
7. Mangoes
8. Green Apples*

Vegetables:

1.     Broccoli

2.     Asparagus

3.     Bell Pepper*

4.     Celery*

5.     Fresh Spinach*

6.     Romaine Lettuce

7.     Eggplant

8.     Green beans

9.     Potatoes*

                                                            

* = should buy organic, why? http://www.spaweekblog.com/2010/11/19/the-big-o-the-dirty-dozen-and-the-clean-fifteen/

6. Intake on Healthy Fats like Olives, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Nuts
7. Others: Unsweetened Greek Yogurt, Granola
8. Green Tea, Ginger Tea
9. Multi vitamins!

Need ideas on healthy recipes ? http://www.dailyperricone.com/2010/01/28-day-start-fresh-challenge/

Skin Regimen:

1. Steam face twice a week with or without castor oil.
2. Indian Healing clay twice a week.
3. Stick to natural skin products.
1. Morning Routine

                                                             i.      Rinse face with warm water to open pores

                                                           ii.      Use face wash with baking soda

                                                         iii.      Rinse with cool water

                                                         iv.      Apply shea butter or spf moisturizer 

2. Night Routine

                                                            i.      Same applies, but apply lemon juice and shea butter after

4.   KEEP IT SIMPLE! Try not to focus on products, focus on your diet....you are what you eat!

Lifestyle Regimen:

Exercise twice a week.

Meditate / Yoga everyday

Go to bed before 11pm, unless working.

No tv/computer after 10pm unless needed.

Wash sheets once a week

Wash face immediately after you get home.

No excessive makeup, want pores to be clean…

LASTLY! JOURNAL EVERYTHING ONCE A DAY WRITE DOWN WHAT YOU DID WHAT YOU ATE AND THE OUT COME, YOU ARE YOUR OWN TEST. SEE WHAT YOUR SKIN LIKES AND WHAT IT DOESN’T LIKE AND ALSO HOW YOU FEEL, WHAT TIME YOU WENT TO BED ECT. ITS NOT ONLY ABOUT HAVING CLEAR SKIN ITS ABOUT BEING HEALTHY AND FEELING GOOD.