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Friend,
The first time I did a food detox I hated it. I had signed up for a 10 day raw food detox. Not the best choice for a newbie, but I was fresh out of nutrition school and thought - I can do this. How hard could it be?
As you can imagine, I was in for the rudest of awakenings. The mental energy alone that it took to stay on track was harder than I ever thought it would be. And I didn't stay on track (I caved in to a pot of chili my husband had left on the stove on the second day), which was even more frustrating.
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| I learned so much about myself from that experiment. What was my big 'aha' moment? Realizing that whenever I fail at something I can either give up or try again. The response is like a reflex - it happens in a split second. We either say, "that didn't work, I'm going to try something else (in other words, I quit)" or "I know I can do better, I'm going to give it another shot." I decided to give it another shot and finished the detox.
There are so many benefits to cleaning up your diet:
- More energy naturally - you won't have to rely on coffee or chocolate to get you through the day.
- Weight loss - typically 5 to 10 pounds over the course of the program.
- Stronger immune system - your body will be able to absorb nutrients better which boosts immunity.
- Clearer thinking - you'll be able to think more clearly and lose that sense of fogginess when you're not eating sugar and fat laden foods that surround us every day.
- Add to your healthy toolbox - everyone who has ever done one of my detoxes has told me that they always have one or two takeaways that they've incorporated into their regular routine that has made their life better.
I have spent the last eight years tweaking my detox programs to make them as user friendly as possible while still providing the benefits of clean eating. Like any trial and error project, I've learned along the way. Whether you're new to detoxing or a seasoned veteran, my Spring detox has something for you.
Most people think detoxes are all about restriction. This one isn't. It's about getting back to basics. Simple steps to help you eat better. It's not a diet. It's a tune up.
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| | My final detox of the season starts on June 16. Here's how it's laid out:- Phase 1: June 16-21. This is the Pre-Detox phase where we read through the materials, start weaning off caffeinated beverages like soda and coffee, and go through the cupboards to remove any temptations.
- Phase 2: June 22-28. This is the actual detox, also known as Detox Proper.
- Phase 3: June 29-July 2. At this stage we start to reintroduce foods that were eliminated during the Detox Proper (dairy, eggs, grains, etc.)
The best part is we get to do it together. So what do you think? Want to give it a whirl? For more information, check out the details here. |
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