If I’m Being Honest … This Is What March Has Felt Like
If I’m being honest … March hasn’t felt like a fresh start.
It has felt like a transition – one that’s a little messy, a little in-between. There have been moments of clarity, mixed with moments where I’ve felt off, uncomfortable, and just not like myself.
A few years ago, I started my bHRT journey. Over time, I worked with different providers and made adjustments. But still, I entered this year feeling like I had too much in my system. My body felt inflamed, my energy was off, and my sugar cravings were next-level.
I found myself reaching for sugar constantly, so much so that it started making me feel sick. It felt insatiable.
And that was my sign.
Listening to My Body
As this year began, I knew I needed a different path. Not another quick fix, but something that would help me reconnect with what my body was actually asking for.
So, I made a decision that felt both intuitive and a little uncomfortable. I stopped taking my hormones, and I committed to the 21-day plant-based liver detox by Designs for Health on March 1st.
Not because I needed another “reset,” but because I could feel that both my body and my mind were asking for something deeper.
What I Expected vs. What I Experienced
Most people think a detox is all about discipline. Yes, there was discipline. It meant eliminating processed foods, caffeine, dairy, gluten, sugar, and alcohol.
But what I didn’t expect was how awareness it would bring.
I became more aware of how often I reach for something out of habit when my energy drops. This is usually caffeine or sugar. I noticed how sugar crashes were creating unstable energy throughout my day, and how often I was eating out of boredom rather than true nourishment.
More than anything, I became aware of how my body feels when I slow down and listen.
With that came a more even, steady energy. An energy that allowed me to be more present with myself and with the people around me.
There were moments I felt really clear, and there were moments I felt hungry, uncomfortable, and even a little emotional.
And honestly … that’s the part we don’t talk about enough.
The In-Between Space
This month hasn’t been about perfection. It’s been about noticing:
- Noticing that my body is changing, and that inflammation has gone down.
- Noticing that my energy isn’t always perfect, but it’s more stable than before.
- Noticing that I can feel grounded and completely off, in the same day.
And I see this in our clients too.
People come in not just needing a facial or a massage, but needing a place to land, a space where they don’t have to have it all figured out.
Why This Matters
This is what keeps coming back to me:
What we do at The Floating Lotus isn’t just about skincare, massage, or yoga. It’s about creating space:
- Space for your nervous system to settle.
- Space for your body to reset.
- Space for you to reconnect with yourself—without pressure.
Because real care—the kind that changes how you feel—goes deeper than surface-level routines.
It’s not about doing more.
It’s about doing what your body is asking for.
A Gentle Invitation
If your body has been asking for a reset, or your mind just needs a moment to breathe, we’re here.
Not for perfection.
Not for pressure.
Just a space where you can come back to yourself.
A Little Real Life (Because This Is Part of It Too)
The detox helped with inflammation, energy stability, and learning how to truly eat for fuel. But being off my hormones has been its own experience. There were moments where I felt like I’d been dropped into the Sahara for 30 seconds, then immediately pulled into Antarctica.
If you know, you know.
But this is part of the process too.
It’s about awareness. It’s about listening. And it’s about trusting that this season won’t last forever.
My plan is to give my body about 90 days, then re-test and reassess what it truly needs moving forward.
And for now, I’m allowing myself to be in this honest, in-between space.
