Yesterday two good friends of mine and I were going to detox for the weekend. We all feel like we put a lot of crap into our bodies between the food we eat and all the pop we drink. We wanted to flush out our bodies and then start a healthy lifestyle on Monday.
That was the goal.
We didn't make it.
Initially we didn't think the detoxing would be that hard. For lunch and dinner you have a cup of whole grains (they suggested 100% natural rice), 3 servings of fruit and 3 servings of vegetables. We thought it would be okay. After lunch when I was in the library, however, I realized that I couldn't just go cold turkey on things like carbs, protein and caffeine. I couldn't focus, my stomach was growling and I was just in a terrible mood. Who knew you could feel like that after eating healthy?
Ultimately, the three of us decided that's it's not about restricting yourself. That's something I learned from the American Cancer Society last summer. It's about portion control. It's about listening to your body and knowing when you're hungry and full. So today, I started fresh. I had yogurt and orange juice for breakfast, and then a sandwich and salad for lunch. I don't need to detox to feel healthy. I can just make better food choices.
Here's to a new year...a month later. But, I suppose it's better than waiting another 11 months, right?
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Hi Liz, I have heard of so many different ways to detox. This one actually sounds like one of the easier ones. Some restrict your food a lot more.
Whole grains are carbs, but I know what you mean about craving more carbs. I think you are right though to listen to your body. Eating right is one meal at a time and all the 'good stuff' helps in the long run.
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