Day 10....I made it!
...and now I don't want to ruin it! Just by eliminating processed foods, highly allergenic foods, I have gained renewed enthusiasm to cook healthier for my family. I dumped 80% of the boy's Halloween candy (my husband takes them trick or treating...I would prefer they stay home and eat broccoli...they side with him).
I again realize, I don't need to eat everything I see. Even though this is common knowledge , I believe b that is my struggle with food...I like to eat :) I do need to ask myself what I am feeding: my tongue or my health before I put it in my mouth.
Prior to Thanksgiving is an excellent time to do the detox. Because of our efforts we are less inclined to gain weight and better able to maintain our weight. Last year I even managed to lose a little weight over the holidays. This is a real feat when we are surrounded by traditions that involve food, holiday parties, and gifts of candies and chocolate.
Breakfast:
Eggs (2)
Dynamic Greens 1 scoop
Lunch:
Squash Soup
Rice crackers
Snack:
Apple
Almonds
Dinner:
UltrInflamX360 2 scoops
Red Lentil Chili
Lots of water and tea!
I did gain a pound and a half back from my four pound loss, a repeat BIA will be done and I will report back!
Detox...definitely doable! I will likely add coffee back in tomorrow. Soda no, wheat no, dairy...very sparingly. Not so sure about eggs either, they didn't go so well today so I will retest them. My portions will be smaller, my vegetables and fruits will increase. I really enjoyed the red lentil soup so that will be a freezer go-to! Adding pumpkin to dishes will also be a must! Easy way to get more bulk without significant calories.
All in all, I feel better, feel better able to withstand stress and the pants button much easier (always a bonus). So happy I am done before Thanksgiving...food tastes better and my will power is improved.
Please comment on your detox...or call with specific questions. I would love to hear from you!
Wanique
Monday, November 18, 2013
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Detox Day 9
Detox Day 9
Breakfast:
Dynamic greens
rice
Snack:
Pear
Lunch:
Ultrameal 360
Dynamic greens
Snack:
apple
cauliflower
Snack:
steamed asparagus
Snack:
Ultrameal 360 2 scoops
Dinner:
Cooked carrots & potatoes
Rice crackers
Worked quite a while outside today, I notice it is easier to do the things I want to do. I am a bit frustrated I didn't get more recipes for everyone as I did the detox...also would have enjoyed a bit more relaxation ...and would certainly recommend others taking a bit of time to relax, rest and enjoy life.
I do think that the detox helped get through a challenging week without my immune system taking a dive! That, I am thankful for.
Breakfast:
Dynamic greens
rice
Snack:
Pear
Lunch:
Ultrameal 360
Dynamic greens
Snack:
apple
cauliflower
Snack:
steamed asparagus
Snack:
Ultrameal 360 2 scoops
Dinner:
Cooked carrots & potatoes
Rice crackers
Worked quite a while outside today, I notice it is easier to do the things I want to do. I am a bit frustrated I didn't get more recipes for everyone as I did the detox...also would have enjoyed a bit more relaxation ...and would certainly recommend others taking a bit of time to relax, rest and enjoy life.
I do think that the detox helped get through a challenging week without my immune system taking a dive! That, I am thankful for.
Detox Day 8
Detox Day 8
Friday...2 more days until done detoxing. The funny thing is, I am not craving anything. Food looks good, but I don't need it. I get hungry, however it doesn't take much food or drink to satisfy.
Still feeling calmer, able to think more clearly, however I notice my articulation is a bit slow
Breakfast:
Rice with cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice
Snack
Ultrameal 360 2 scoops
1 scoop dynamic greens
Tea
Lunch:
Same as snack..thank goodness for the shakes. I have a feeling I will be using more of them in the future as a healthy snack, especially when the counter holds a delicious looking dessert!
One hour of pilates! Thanks again at all the great gals that come out to improve their health and hold me accountable! Great exercise if you are looking to strengthen your core and improve flexibility and overall muscle balance!
Snack:
Apple
pear
Dinner:
fresh vegetables
UltraInflamX 2 scoops
1 scoop Dynamic greens
1/2 cup blueberries
Realizing that I could add more into my diet today, I simply didn't have time. The detox is still able to be done with less time...I just depended a lot more on the medical food.
Friday...2 more days until done detoxing. The funny thing is, I am not craving anything. Food looks good, but I don't need it. I get hungry, however it doesn't take much food or drink to satisfy.
Still feeling calmer, able to think more clearly, however I notice my articulation is a bit slow
Breakfast:
Rice with cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice
Snack
Ultrameal 360 2 scoops
1 scoop dynamic greens
Tea
Lunch:
Same as snack..thank goodness for the shakes. I have a feeling I will be using more of them in the future as a healthy snack, especially when the counter holds a delicious looking dessert!
One hour of pilates! Thanks again at all the great gals that come out to improve their health and hold me accountable! Great exercise if you are looking to strengthen your core and improve flexibility and overall muscle balance!
Snack:
Apple
pear
Dinner:
fresh vegetables
UltraInflamX 2 scoops
1 scoop Dynamic greens
1/2 cup blueberries
Realizing that I could add more into my diet today, I simply didn't have time. The detox is still able to be done with less time...I just depended a lot more on the medical food.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Detox Day 7
Detox Day 7
Almost done with the most restrictive days!
I am hungry this morning...mostly because of an awesome pilates workout last evening! The group of gals that come and hold me accountable rock!
Breakfast:
Surprise!!
Ultrameal 360 2 scoops
Dynamic Greens 1 scoop
Pear
Snack:
Ditto
Lunch:
Green salad w/black olives, balsamic vinegarette
Apple
Snack:
Apple
Pear
Dinner:
Ultrameal 360 2 scoops
Dynamic Greens 1 scoop
AND......I jumped ahead...you could call it cheating, but I did have 1 cup Arborio rice with seasoning.
Tomorrow I can add this back in and since I have a ton of computer work tonight, I allowed myself the carbs...I will use the same rice with cinnamon for a portion of my breakfast.
W.
Almost done with the most restrictive days!
I am hungry this morning...mostly because of an awesome pilates workout last evening! The group of gals that come and hold me accountable rock!
Breakfast:
Surprise!!
Ultrameal 360 2 scoops
Dynamic Greens 1 scoop
Pear
Snack:
Ditto
Lunch:
Green salad w/black olives, balsamic vinegarette
Apple
Snack:
Apple
Pear
Dinner:
Ultrameal 360 2 scoops
Dynamic Greens 1 scoop
AND......I jumped ahead...you could call it cheating, but I did have 1 cup Arborio rice with seasoning.
Tomorrow I can add this back in and since I have a ton of computer work tonight, I allowed myself the carbs...I will use the same rice with cinnamon for a portion of my breakfast.
W.
Detox Day 6
Detox Day 6
This is getting easier! I am not craving coffee so much, although the smell is tempting. I think more than the taste, I enjoy the experience of coffee. The smell of the coffee brewing, the sound of the pour, a bit of cream, the warm cup in my hand. The sit back and enjoy....or get down to business. This detox is a good time for me to examine what I have been eating and why I eat it...
Otherwise, as I mentioned on Day 5, I am not really hungry, I notice I am calmer as well.
I noted yesterday that food is tasting much better. The crispness of an apple, the true sweetness that it has, the freshness of broccoli with a bit of lemon juice squeezed on top, even the warm cinnamon in my tea. This goodness aside, did you know that there are food alchemists that make "flavors" to boost the taste of our food?
Check out the following: www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/
Tweaking tastes and creating cravings
November 27, 2011 12:45 PM
Meet the scientists who create flavors that make foods and beverages so tasty that critics say they're addictive. Morley Safer reports.
From soft drinks to chicken soup...alchemists have changed to content of our foods to stimulate our brain to crave more!!! Don't believe it?...check out the cbs video, they did a great job reporting, it's quite surprising, and the comments are also notable!
My point: Be educated and inspect everything that you put in your mouth!
As our tongue (and brain) become accustomed to these chemicals or sugars, we are less sensitive to them and require more of them to aquire the satiety we did initially. These chemicals trigger endorphins.
Thought you may find this interesting:
Sugary soda spike insulin levels, making it difficult for other hormones in your body to know that it is time to stop eating and drinking. The soda triggers endorphins causing you to crave more and more. Have you ever eaten or drank something so sweet that it leaves you wanting more? That is a sign that it is playing with your insulin, your endorphins and it is something you should stay away from. The sugars from soda move through your body faster because they are in liquid form. (NOTE: do not drink your calories - chew your calories) Insulin levels will shoot faster because the sugar is delivered to the body as a liquid.
Also:
Back to the detox:
Breakfast:
Pear
1/2 cup apple cider (non-sweetened)
1/2 cup steamed broccoli
Ultrameal 360 2 scoops
1 scoop dynamic greens.
Not your average breakfast, but I am being mindful that its less about what I want and more about what my body needs. My brain certainly doesn't need a donut or toaster strudel (is that cardboard with icing?) to "break" the "fast"!!
Snack:
Ultrameal 360 1 scoop
Ultrameal sustain 1 scoop
Dynamic greens 1 scoop
Lunch:
Green Salad
Ultrameal 360 2 scoops
1 scoop dynamic greens.
Apple
Snack
Ultrameal 360 2 scoops
1 scoop Dynamic Greens
Dinner
2 cups broccoli steamed with seasoning
Apple
1 hour of pilates :)
YEAH! 4 pounds down!
Feeling good! Even with some additional stress and meetings today, I am feeling calm.
W.
This is getting easier! I am not craving coffee so much, although the smell is tempting. I think more than the taste, I enjoy the experience of coffee. The smell of the coffee brewing, the sound of the pour, a bit of cream, the warm cup in my hand. The sit back and enjoy....or get down to business. This detox is a good time for me to examine what I have been eating and why I eat it...
Otherwise, as I mentioned on Day 5, I am not really hungry, I notice I am calmer as well.
I noted yesterday that food is tasting much better. The crispness of an apple, the true sweetness that it has, the freshness of broccoli with a bit of lemon juice squeezed on top, even the warm cinnamon in my tea. This goodness aside, did you know that there are food alchemists that make "flavors" to boost the taste of our food?
Check out the following: www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/
Tweaking tastes and creating cravings
November 27, 2011 12:45 PM
Meet the scientists who create flavors that make foods and beverages so tasty that critics say they're addictive. Morley Safer reports.
From soft drinks to chicken soup...alchemists have changed to content of our foods to stimulate our brain to crave more!!! Don't believe it?...check out the cbs video, they did a great job reporting, it's quite surprising, and the comments are also notable!
My point: Be educated and inspect everything that you put in your mouth!
As our tongue (and brain) become accustomed to these chemicals or sugars, we are less sensitive to them and require more of them to aquire the satiety we did initially. These chemicals trigger endorphins.
Thought you may find this interesting:
Sugary soda spike insulin levels, making it difficult for other hormones in your body to know that it is time to stop eating and drinking. The soda triggers endorphins causing you to crave more and more. Have you ever eaten or drank something so sweet that it leaves you wanting more? That is a sign that it is playing with your insulin, your endorphins and it is something you should stay away from. The sugars from soda move through your body faster because they are in liquid form. (NOTE: do not drink your calories - chew your calories) Insulin levels will shoot faster because the sugar is delivered to the body as a liquid.
Also:
Release Endorphins and Relieve
Anxiety With 6 Easy Activities
Anxiety With 6 Easy Activities
Staying calm and collected has obvious health benefits both physically and emotionally, in your relationships with others and with yourself. The release of endorphins does just that -- soothes physical and emotional pain. The risk of stress related illnesses and complications diminish significantly when one is not bound by an anxious mind. High stress disrupts our hormonal balance and homeostasis.
Endorphins are our body's internally produced means of sedation and euphoria. The science behind them has been presented to the public from an exercise science perspective and not so much in regards to mental health. A sense of Zen and control for one's emotions is not necessarily in the hands of a personal trainer or psychiatrist.
There are around 20 different types of endorphins and according to an ongoing clinical study, the soothing aid of endorphin release can be accessed in many more ways than going to the gym or running down the block.
These 6 simple options release the feel good effects of endorphins and are accessible to all of us in Toronto!
- Pet your Pet- it has been scientifically proven that feeling the warmth and trust of animals increased activity in the pleasure centre of the brain. There is also concrete evidence that endorphin production sky rocketed with this form of pet therapy.
- Practice Yoga & Cardio- Yoga focuses on slower breathing to decrease rapid heart rates due to anxiety and soothe tense muscles while freeing negative energy from the body and mind. Ironically, increased heart rate caused by cardio exercises instead of stress releases the most intense endorphin response!
- Meditation- does not have to be a complex or corny form of relaxation; meditation exists in many forms unique to every individual. If you cannot achieve the physiological response of controlled endorphin release, soothe your mind by thinking of all that makes you smile- take yourself away to an individually defined happy place and nurture your soul.
- Eat Spicy foods- Strangely, spicy foods such as hot chili peppers and wasabi release endorphins from the brain for the body processes these spicy sensations as pain! Sudden pain and shock is numbed by the release of endorphins. Some of you may know the sedated state of extreme endorphin release when the body responds to a broken digit or deep cut. Eating a dollop of wasabi can in fact switch the gears of your building anxiety to neutral in a heated arguement or state of rage.
- Make love- A healthy sex life which involves physical and emotional release between you and your partner keeps steady endorphin levels flowing through your body and keeps the pleasure centre of the brain from accumulating cobwebs!
- Be a thrill seeker- Adrenaline releases endorphins and a sudden fright such as that of a scary movie enables people to forget any other lurking anxieties and troubles of the mind. Thus adrenaline junkies always crave the thrill factor because emotional well being is a healthy addiction- just remember to balance safety with happiness!
Back to the detox:
Breakfast:
Pear
1/2 cup apple cider (non-sweetened)
1/2 cup steamed broccoli
Ultrameal 360 2 scoops
1 scoop dynamic greens.
Not your average breakfast, but I am being mindful that its less about what I want and more about what my body needs. My brain certainly doesn't need a donut or toaster strudel (is that cardboard with icing?) to "break" the "fast"!!
Snack:
Ultrameal 360 1 scoop
Ultrameal sustain 1 scoop
Dynamic greens 1 scoop
Lunch:
Green Salad
Ultrameal 360 2 scoops
1 scoop dynamic greens.
Apple
Snack
Ultrameal 360 2 scoops
1 scoop Dynamic Greens
Dinner
2 cups broccoli steamed with seasoning
Apple
1 hour of pilates :)
YEAH! 4 pounds down!
Feeling good! Even with some additional stress and meetings today, I am feeling calm.
W.
Detox Day 5
Detox Day 5
The brain fog has lifted! Finally feel as though I can effectively think. All muscle pains are finally gone and the joints are moving freely without discomfort! Wow! Thinking that I need to detox a little quicker next time!
We forget, (actually don't know) how many toxins we can store in our bodies, especially our fat tissue, but literally its in the hundreds! Research on unborn babies detected as many as 700 different toxins identifiable in the cord blood! Where do these toxins come from? Our food, by way of herbicides, pesticides, chemicals from our plastic bottles, artificial coloring, flavoring, our environment: soaps, cleaners, make-up and lotions, fabric softeners, air fresheners, vehicle emissions, cigarette smoke etc. Really, we have a tough time avoiding them! Now what's in your soap, for example, has generally been tested and regarded as a safe amount to absorb through the skin, not affect your skin, liver or brain, however, the researchers don't take into consideration whether you are already getting a significant amount of toxins from other sources or if your liver isn't functioning optimally, putting you at greater risk of developing reactions from the those ingredients. I am not attempting to create toxin fear! We simply, in an average day, don't realize how many different chemicals, compounds our body has to detoxify to keep us functioning and feeling well!!
We can change our habits, for example, begin using natural body soap without harsh chemicals, we can avoid inhaling vehicle emissions and smoke, eliminate fabric softener, use natural cleaners etc. however, in this world we are hard pressed to avoid all toxins! Therefore, one method of defense is to give your body the tools and the opportunity to do what God designed it to do...heal!
As I previously mentioned, toxins can be stored in fat, and fat talks! It contributes significantly to how your body metabolizes hormones, storage of more fat, and fat even communicates with your body where to store that additional fat!
My point is this: toxins are stored in fat and just because we lose weight doesn't mean we are less toxic. Performing a detox program is imperative while losing weight to avoid becoming more toxic in a smaller body, and decreasing overall health.
I will now step off the soapbox :) and tell you about day 5!
Day 5 for me was a lot of medical food. I had a busy day...and really the shakes were a saving grace to allow me to continue functioning. I use a blender at home, a magic bullet at work and a shaker on the road to blend these shakes. Often I add a scoop of dynamic greens to the shake for a bit of extra energy.
Breakfast:
Ultra InflamX 2 scoops
apple
When I got to the office I made a cup of coffee, allowing myself one major error to "help with my stressful day". I made it took a sip....and sadly it tasted aweful! One sip and down the drain it went!
So...lots more herbal tea today.
Snack:
Pear
Ultrameal 360 Rice Dutch Chocolate 2 scoops
1 scoop Espresso Dynamic Greens.......
Lunch
Green salad,..followed by a pear :) LOTS and lOTS of fiber!
Snack
Ultrameal 360 Rice Dutch Chocolate 2 scoops
1 scoop Espresso Dynamic Greens
Dinner
Broccoli Slaw with oil & vinegar
Pear
Water, water and more tea!!
Noticeable for those of you doing the detox is the change in bowel function. Increased bowl movements is very, very normal. Colors vary from light brown to green. Don't be surprised unless you would notice blood (abnormal with a detox) or it glows!
Anyhow...day 6 should be easier...I can tell a significant difference in my abdomen...much less bloating, and I am convinced there is a 6 pack in there somewhere just waiting to be seen!
One other note....all my fruits and vegetable and even the shakes taste better. I am not incredibly hungry but know my taste buds are appreciating the REAL food more.
The brain fog has lifted! Finally feel as though I can effectively think. All muscle pains are finally gone and the joints are moving freely without discomfort! Wow! Thinking that I need to detox a little quicker next time!
We forget, (actually don't know) how many toxins we can store in our bodies, especially our fat tissue, but literally its in the hundreds! Research on unborn babies detected as many as 700 different toxins identifiable in the cord blood! Where do these toxins come from? Our food, by way of herbicides, pesticides, chemicals from our plastic bottles, artificial coloring, flavoring, our environment: soaps, cleaners, make-up and lotions, fabric softeners, air fresheners, vehicle emissions, cigarette smoke etc. Really, we have a tough time avoiding them! Now what's in your soap, for example, has generally been tested and regarded as a safe amount to absorb through the skin, not affect your skin, liver or brain, however, the researchers don't take into consideration whether you are already getting a significant amount of toxins from other sources or if your liver isn't functioning optimally, putting you at greater risk of developing reactions from the those ingredients. I am not attempting to create toxin fear! We simply, in an average day, don't realize how many different chemicals, compounds our body has to detoxify to keep us functioning and feeling well!!
We can change our habits, for example, begin using natural body soap without harsh chemicals, we can avoid inhaling vehicle emissions and smoke, eliminate fabric softener, use natural cleaners etc. however, in this world we are hard pressed to avoid all toxins! Therefore, one method of defense is to give your body the tools and the opportunity to do what God designed it to do...heal!
As I previously mentioned, toxins can be stored in fat, and fat talks! It contributes significantly to how your body metabolizes hormones, storage of more fat, and fat even communicates with your body where to store that additional fat!
My point is this: toxins are stored in fat and just because we lose weight doesn't mean we are less toxic. Performing a detox program is imperative while losing weight to avoid becoming more toxic in a smaller body, and decreasing overall health.
I will now step off the soapbox :) and tell you about day 5!
Day 5 for me was a lot of medical food. I had a busy day...and really the shakes were a saving grace to allow me to continue functioning. I use a blender at home, a magic bullet at work and a shaker on the road to blend these shakes. Often I add a scoop of dynamic greens to the shake for a bit of extra energy.
Breakfast:
Ultra InflamX 2 scoops
apple
When I got to the office I made a cup of coffee, allowing myself one major error to "help with my stressful day". I made it took a sip....and sadly it tasted aweful! One sip and down the drain it went!
So...lots more herbal tea today.
Snack:
Pear
Ultrameal 360 Rice Dutch Chocolate 2 scoops
1 scoop Espresso Dynamic Greens.......
Lunch
Green salad,..followed by a pear :) LOTS and lOTS of fiber!
Snack
Ultrameal 360 Rice Dutch Chocolate 2 scoops
1 scoop Espresso Dynamic Greens
Dinner
Broccoli Slaw with oil & vinegar
Pear
Water, water and more tea!!
Noticeable for those of you doing the detox is the change in bowel function. Increased bowl movements is very, very normal. Colors vary from light brown to green. Don't be surprised unless you would notice blood (abnormal with a detox) or it glows!
Anyhow...day 6 should be easier...I can tell a significant difference in my abdomen...much less bloating, and I am convinced there is a 6 pack in there somewhere just waiting to be seen!
One other note....all my fruits and vegetable and even the shakes taste better. I am not incredibly hungry but know my taste buds are appreciating the REAL food more.
Monday, November 11, 2013
For you recipe followers out there here are more detox friendly recipes.
Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
- 28 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower (broccoli, cabbage or any other veggies can also be used)
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, peeled and coarsely minced
- Lemon juice from half a lemon
- Olive oil
- Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut cauliflower into florets and put in a single
layer in an oven-proof baking dish. Toss in the garlic. Sprinkle lemon
juice over cauliflower and drizzle each piece with olive oil. Sprinkle
with salt and pepper. If the oven hasn't reached 400°F yet, set aside
until it has.
2 Place casserole in the hot oven,
uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly brown. Test
with a fork for desired doneness. Fork tines should be able to easily
pierce the cauliflower. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Yield: Serves 4.
Pumpkin chili with black beans and garbanzo beans
by: Julia from Julia's Album
Total time: 40 minutes Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (from the can or homemade)
- 1 cup canned tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable stock or water
- 1 can black beans (15 oz, 425 g)
- 1/2 can garbanzo beans (7.5 oz, 212 g) or white beans
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder (start with half the amount, and add more, to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder (start with 1 tablespoon, reduce or add more, depending on your tastes and also on how spicy your chili powder is)
- salt and pepper
1) In a large pot or skillet, cook chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes on medium heat until soft.
2) Add pumpkin, canned tomatoes (chop them up into smaller chunks), vegetable stock (or water), black beans and garbanzo beans. Add half the cumin and half the chili powder, stir everything well, and season with salt and pepper. Taste your chili, season some more with salt and pepper if needed. Add the remaining cumin (or more) and remaining chili powder (or more), if desired. Bring to boil, make sure to stir all ingredients well together to combine flavors and spices. Reduce to simmer and cook for 20 minutes on simmer.
3) Serve in soup bowls, garnished with chopped green onion.
Detox Day 4
Day 4!
Kudos to all of you still working the detox plan! You are gaining health...even if it doesn't feel like it!
Remember there is either the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. I chose the former!
Waking, my head feels clearer today, my legs better than yesterday, but still sore. I feel a bit unmotivated to move...but that's not what today's schedule allows so time to cowgirl up!
Increase the water and keep the small meals coming!
Today is more restrictive and yet less restrictive until tomorrow...Veggies are my friends!
Realistically they are and they will help move the detox along, fiber and B-vitamin filled they help to nourish both the colon and the liver.
So, all in all I am wishing I could have a coffee because I could use the stimulant to get my backside moving...but I would hate to ruin what I've gained!
Breakfast:
Herbal tea
Dynamic greens + fibroplex
followed by 2 scoops UltraInflamX with 1 cup blueberries
I could have had fruits or rice...but had to get kids off to school, daycare and work by 7:30 am.
All other snacks and meals are prepped for the day!
Supper tonight will be a large salad with all kinds of veggies and some beans...and maybe a side of rice. (I am beginning to find that my eyes are larger than my stomach in the recent day and a half.)
Dressing is an olive oil & vinegar with herbs.
Gwyn will add a recipe for roasted cauliflower. Remember the next 3 days we can steam, eat raw, roast our cruciferous veggies. A combination will help you get through with palate still intact for vegetables past detox.
Please DO NOT microwave your vegetables!! This kills the enzymes you need from them!
If you are going to exercise on the detox, do so gently. This is not the time to start training for a marathon. Yoga, pilates, walking or a gentle run or light weights are fine, just be sure to hydrate and stretch when finished.
W.
Kudos to all of you still working the detox plan! You are gaining health...even if it doesn't feel like it!
Remember there is either the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. I chose the former!
Waking, my head feels clearer today, my legs better than yesterday, but still sore. I feel a bit unmotivated to move...but that's not what today's schedule allows so time to cowgirl up!
Increase the water and keep the small meals coming!
Today is more restrictive and yet less restrictive until tomorrow...Veggies are my friends!
Realistically they are and they will help move the detox along, fiber and B-vitamin filled they help to nourish both the colon and the liver.
So, all in all I am wishing I could have a coffee because I could use the stimulant to get my backside moving...but I would hate to ruin what I've gained!
Breakfast:
Herbal tea
Dynamic greens + fibroplex
followed by 2 scoops UltraInflamX with 1 cup blueberries
I could have had fruits or rice...but had to get kids off to school, daycare and work by 7:30 am.
All other snacks and meals are prepped for the day!
Supper tonight will be a large salad with all kinds of veggies and some beans...and maybe a side of rice. (I am beginning to find that my eyes are larger than my stomach in the recent day and a half.)
Dressing is an olive oil & vinegar with herbs.
Gwyn will add a recipe for roasted cauliflower. Remember the next 3 days we can steam, eat raw, roast our cruciferous veggies. A combination will help you get through with palate still intact for vegetables past detox.
Please DO NOT microwave your vegetables!! This kills the enzymes you need from them!
If you are going to exercise on the detox, do so gently. This is not the time to start training for a marathon. Yoga, pilates, walking or a gentle run or light weights are fine, just be sure to hydrate and stretch when finished.
W.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Detox Day 3
Day 3!
Yikes, feels a bit like someone beat my legs this morning! A lot of muscle pain and a bit of joint pain...likely from chasing 3 kids in the park yesterday to get rid of their extra energy and residual muscle aches from pilates on Friday.
Typically that kind of activity doesn't bother me, but today this is tough! The good news is there is no headache!! As I informed those that attended the detox, a headache from restricting caffiene typically won't last more than two days.
The liver does a significant amount of filtering in the body, phase one and phase two detoxification. Most of us are fairly good at phase one, however less efficient at phase two. During a cleanse, if phase one is racing along and phase two is a bit slower, the more concentrated product of phase one floats around and causes the increase in brain fog, muscle aches, etc. For this reason, I used the Advaclear product researched and manufactured by Metagenics. Advaclear slows phase one and essentially speeds up phase two to aid in eliminating the flu like symptoms associated with detoxification.
So why didn't I take this on day 1? I hoped to avoid these flu-like symptoms, however if I didn't, I would be able to better relate to what my patients may feel. However after the headache yesterday and the sensation of beaten legs today, I will continue to take it 1 tab/3x day at least until the detox is over, but likely until the bottle is gone.
Remember water is incredibly important in transporting the wastes out of your body, so continue to sip all day long and get minimally one half your body weight in ounces of water daily.
THE SOLUTION TO POLLUTION IS DILUTION....so grab the water.
Moving on:
Breakfast:
UltraInflamX orange with a cup of frozen blueberries
A bit of lentil soup (really did love this)
herbal tea
dynamic greens + scoop fibroplex
no snack
Lunch:
leftover mashed cauliflower
sauteed mushrooms
grapes
Snack:
apple
Dinner:
Smashed Yukon potatoes
quinoa salad
orange pepper
Snack:
UltraInflamX
1 cup frozen blueberries
Water and herbal tea
There was dinner at church today, I didn't partake, even though the 14 different kinds of pie looked good, I felt better knowing I wouldn't have to tell all you that I cheated!
So I ate upon returning home.
Many have wondered if I continue to cook for my family while on a detox and the answer is yes! Typically I try to cook something for myself that I can use as a side dish for them. Tonight I made them roasted turkey and smashed yukon potatoes with gravy and cooked carrots. I ate the potatoes because I didn't use dairy to mash them. I did add a bit of olive oil and seasoning. I also put the quinoa salad on the table, which my husband enjoyed.
If I can't eat anything I am making for them, I tend to eat my meal before or while I am preparing theirs. This helps me maintain some self control. Then I do try to sit with them...because with 4 boys at the table there are always some manners to mind or spills to clean up but also because we pray together and spend time together at the table.
Review:
Today, down a pound, even though I am not using this as a weight loss program, this is normal effect from my detox.
Feeling less bloated.
Pants fit better :)
As I write, no leg pain, no headache!
Tomorrow should be a much better day! Have packed most of my fruits and vegetables for my lunch plus potatoes to warm up!
W.
Yikes, feels a bit like someone beat my legs this morning! A lot of muscle pain and a bit of joint pain...likely from chasing 3 kids in the park yesterday to get rid of their extra energy and residual muscle aches from pilates on Friday.
Typically that kind of activity doesn't bother me, but today this is tough! The good news is there is no headache!! As I informed those that attended the detox, a headache from restricting caffiene typically won't last more than two days.
The liver does a significant amount of filtering in the body, phase one and phase two detoxification. Most of us are fairly good at phase one, however less efficient at phase two. During a cleanse, if phase one is racing along and phase two is a bit slower, the more concentrated product of phase one floats around and causes the increase in brain fog, muscle aches, etc. For this reason, I used the Advaclear product researched and manufactured by Metagenics. Advaclear slows phase one and essentially speeds up phase two to aid in eliminating the flu like symptoms associated with detoxification.
So why didn't I take this on day 1? I hoped to avoid these flu-like symptoms, however if I didn't, I would be able to better relate to what my patients may feel. However after the headache yesterday and the sensation of beaten legs today, I will continue to take it 1 tab/3x day at least until the detox is over, but likely until the bottle is gone.
Remember water is incredibly important in transporting the wastes out of your body, so continue to sip all day long and get minimally one half your body weight in ounces of water daily.
THE SOLUTION TO POLLUTION IS DILUTION....so grab the water.
Moving on:
Breakfast:
UltraInflamX orange with a cup of frozen blueberries
A bit of lentil soup (really did love this)
herbal tea
dynamic greens + scoop fibroplex
no snack
Lunch:
leftover mashed cauliflower
sauteed mushrooms
grapes
Snack:
apple
Dinner:
Smashed Yukon potatoes
quinoa salad
orange pepper
Snack:
UltraInflamX
1 cup frozen blueberries
Water and herbal tea
There was dinner at church today, I didn't partake, even though the 14 different kinds of pie looked good, I felt better knowing I wouldn't have to tell all you that I cheated!
So I ate upon returning home.
Many have wondered if I continue to cook for my family while on a detox and the answer is yes! Typically I try to cook something for myself that I can use as a side dish for them. Tonight I made them roasted turkey and smashed yukon potatoes with gravy and cooked carrots. I ate the potatoes because I didn't use dairy to mash them. I did add a bit of olive oil and seasoning. I also put the quinoa salad on the table, which my husband enjoyed.
If I can't eat anything I am making for them, I tend to eat my meal before or while I am preparing theirs. This helps me maintain some self control. Then I do try to sit with them...because with 4 boys at the table there are always some manners to mind or spills to clean up but also because we pray together and spend time together at the table.
Review:
Today, down a pound, even though I am not using this as a weight loss program, this is normal effect from my detox.
Feeling less bloated.
Pants fit better :)
As I write, no leg pain, no headache!
Tomorrow should be a much better day! Have packed most of my fruits and vegetables for my lunch plus potatoes to warm up!
W.
Detox Day 2
Day 2 Detox
One day down...nine to go!
Wow... glad I didn't have a headache yesterday because today I can't even tell you my name it hurts so bad!
Now...if you were to call the office and inform us of your headache on day 2...my staff would respond with "Congratulations! Its working!"
A headache, joint aches, body aches and foggy thinking can all be a part of the detox. And for some so is increased sense of smell, body odor, increased bowel movements...sometimes gas and increased urination...and did I mention irritability?
So if you are experiencing any of these, smile in the mirror and say "Congratulations! Its working!"
Remember, a detox is about getting rid of toxins. When you remove many of the foods that put additional stress on the system, and give your body what it needs to function optimally, the liver and the colon are busy, filtering, healing and eliminating. Your skin is also getting rid of toxins! As your largest body organ, the skin secretes wastes and salts. To help your skin (and eliminate potential odor) use hydrotherapy. When showering turn the heat up as high as you can take it for 3 minutes, then as cold as you can take it for 30 seconds, repeat and always end on cold or cool. This aids in circulation and is quite refreshing! Even those that dislike the idea usually end up liking the results! A sauna or whirlpool is great as well, just finish with a cool shower. If you are serious about elimination, find a body wash that is natural, such as Burt's Bees or homemade essential oil soaps. Consider lessening the use of fragrant lotions as your body does absorb what you apply to your skin.
I also mentioned irritability. This, for me, is something I have experienced every time I do a detox. Its not that I am angry about eliminating foods I love (mainly coffee), I just feel different, the experience of less mental acuity and the occasional aching with a slight calorie deficiency render me a bit irritable and less able to cope with 4 children. Experiencing this myself, I would recommend that day 2 and day 3 are timed to be over the weekend. Today was not a day I could have been effective at work.
All this "good news" just makes you want to sign up ASAP for the detox right? This isn't a sales pitch. Its the honest truth, and I would rather support you with realistic expectations than fill you full of false information. Not every aspect of a detox is lovely, but for me neither is the thought of being on medications I could avoid or having my health decisions limited because of a disease I could prevent. There is either pain in prevention or the pain of regret. I chose the former...and hope you do too!
So this morning after I remembered my name, breakfast was had the lentil soup I made yesterday. When I made it yesterday, I made my own version, it was a bit salty for my liking so I added a can of pumpkin....loved it!
I will have Gwyn add a recipe for Pumpkin chili with black beans and garbanzo beans.
Snack: 2 scoops of Ultrameal, frozen blueberries, 1/2 banana
Lunch: quinoa salad and an apple, herbal tea the quinoa recipe is at the end of the blog
Snack: grapes
Dynamic greens drink
Dinner: Mashed cauliflower with seasoning, a bit more lentil soup (made a large batch and the detox won't allow it for days 4-7)
2 scoops Ultrameal InflamX
lots of water and herbal tea
Experienced headache and body aches...and increased abdominal gas.
therefore added: Advaclear 1 tab at lunch and dinner
Ultraflora Plus (probiotic- good bacteria)
Quinoa Salad:
3 cups cooked quinoa
1 apple chopped into 1/2" pieces
1 pepper (any color) chopped into 1/2" pieces
1 Tbsp basil or 1/2 cup fresh basil
6 Tbsp fresh lemon juice or lime juice or combo
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
Fresh ground pepper
1. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups water and 1 cup pre-washed quinoa.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Spread cooked quinoa on a plate to cool.
3. In a large bowl, toss together ingredients and add in lemon juice, oil and salt. Pepper to taste.
When not using this recipie for the detox, add in 2 cups of roasted chicken
There is red, white, and tricolor quinoa. I used tricolor. If the quinoa hasn't been fully cleaned and rinsed, rinse it well before cooking to remove the off-tasting coating of saponin, which the plant naturally produces to keep birds and insects at bay.
Mashed Cauliflower
Frozen or fresh cauliflower
pinch of salt
Steam or cook in minimal amount of water until it falls apart when pierced with fork. Drain water and mash as you would potatoes, add seasoning to taste.
One day down...nine to go!
Wow... glad I didn't have a headache yesterday because today I can't even tell you my name it hurts so bad!
Now...if you were to call the office and inform us of your headache on day 2...my staff would respond with "Congratulations! Its working!"
A headache, joint aches, body aches and foggy thinking can all be a part of the detox. And for some so is increased sense of smell, body odor, increased bowel movements...sometimes gas and increased urination...and did I mention irritability?
So if you are experiencing any of these, smile in the mirror and say "Congratulations! Its working!"
Remember, a detox is about getting rid of toxins. When you remove many of the foods that put additional stress on the system, and give your body what it needs to function optimally, the liver and the colon are busy, filtering, healing and eliminating. Your skin is also getting rid of toxins! As your largest body organ, the skin secretes wastes and salts. To help your skin (and eliminate potential odor) use hydrotherapy. When showering turn the heat up as high as you can take it for 3 minutes, then as cold as you can take it for 30 seconds, repeat and always end on cold or cool. This aids in circulation and is quite refreshing! Even those that dislike the idea usually end up liking the results! A sauna or whirlpool is great as well, just finish with a cool shower. If you are serious about elimination, find a body wash that is natural, such as Burt's Bees or homemade essential oil soaps. Consider lessening the use of fragrant lotions as your body does absorb what you apply to your skin.
I also mentioned irritability. This, for me, is something I have experienced every time I do a detox. Its not that I am angry about eliminating foods I love (mainly coffee), I just feel different, the experience of less mental acuity and the occasional aching with a slight calorie deficiency render me a bit irritable and less able to cope with 4 children. Experiencing this myself, I would recommend that day 2 and day 3 are timed to be over the weekend. Today was not a day I could have been effective at work.
All this "good news" just makes you want to sign up ASAP for the detox right? This isn't a sales pitch. Its the honest truth, and I would rather support you with realistic expectations than fill you full of false information. Not every aspect of a detox is lovely, but for me neither is the thought of being on medications I could avoid or having my health decisions limited because of a disease I could prevent. There is either pain in prevention or the pain of regret. I chose the former...and hope you do too!
So this morning after I remembered my name, breakfast was had the lentil soup I made yesterday. When I made it yesterday, I made my own version, it was a bit salty for my liking so I added a can of pumpkin....loved it!
I will have Gwyn add a recipe for Pumpkin chili with black beans and garbanzo beans.
Snack: 2 scoops of Ultrameal, frozen blueberries, 1/2 banana
Lunch: quinoa salad and an apple, herbal tea the quinoa recipe is at the end of the blog
Snack: grapes
Dynamic greens drink
Dinner: Mashed cauliflower with seasoning, a bit more lentil soup (made a large batch and the detox won't allow it for days 4-7)
2 scoops Ultrameal InflamX
lots of water and herbal tea
Experienced headache and body aches...and increased abdominal gas.
therefore added: Advaclear 1 tab at lunch and dinner
Ultraflora Plus (probiotic- good bacteria)
Quinoa Salad:
3 cups cooked quinoa
1 apple chopped into 1/2" pieces
1 pepper (any color) chopped into 1/2" pieces
1 Tbsp basil or 1/2 cup fresh basil
6 Tbsp fresh lemon juice or lime juice or combo
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
Fresh ground pepper
1. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups water and 1 cup pre-washed quinoa.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Spread cooked quinoa on a plate to cool.
3. In a large bowl, toss together ingredients and add in lemon juice, oil and salt. Pepper to taste.
When not using this recipie for the detox, add in 2 cups of roasted chicken
There is red, white, and tricolor quinoa. I used tricolor. If the quinoa hasn't been fully cleaned and rinsed, rinse it well before cooking to remove the off-tasting coating of saponin, which the plant naturally produces to keep birds and insects at bay.
Mashed Cauliflower
Frozen or fresh cauliflower
pinch of salt
Steam or cook in minimal amount of water until it falls apart when pierced with fork. Drain water and mash as you would potatoes, add seasoning to taste.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Detox recipe Lentil Chili
Recipe for your detox
This is on my menu today. I picked up the lentils at either Coborns or WalMart in the "bean" aisle.
Lentils are a round, flat seed with the most protein of any edible plant. They are also rich in vitamin B6, folate, fiber, thiamine, iron, copper, and zinc, all important to your body during a detox. The lentils come in green, orange, red, yellow, brown, black and pick and are a healthy and hearty meat substitute. The brown variety are the most common. But be careful - these lentils can get mushy if over-cooked. Green are also popular and flavorful, they tend to hold their shape even after cooking. Red lentils are popular in Indian cuisine. Be sure not to store the lentils more than 6 months as they become faded and take longer to cook.
One pound yields approximately 7 cups of cooked lentils. Preparing lentils is easy:
1. Rinse the dried lentils in cool water and then drain.
2. In a large saucepan, combine 1 pound lentils and 5 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer, covered. Stir occasionally. Cook until tender, 25-30 minutes for most varieties. Red lentils take approximately 5-10 minutes.
4. Drain excess cooking liquid.
5. Cooked lentils will keep in a covered container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
For those of you not afraid to be without a recipe I use the following in a lentil and bean chili...I don't use measurements. I use what I have in the fridge or at home and adjust as needed. The list includes the following:
cooked brown lentils
sauteed onion, garlic and red and green peppers
rinsed, drained red kidney beans
Canned, diced tomatoes, not drained or I use my homemade canned salsa
spices (chili powder, cumin, coriander)
Cook until boiling, then simmer. Remember the brown lentils are quick to lose their shape. Adjust spices as needed.
For you recipe followers, give the red lentil chili (swiped from Allrecipes.com) a try and let me know what you think! Don't be afraid to vary your spices or add other spices to your liking.
Red Lentil Chili
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