Category Archives: Detox

01.06.11

Detox: Day 4.

Feeling good.  Energy levels are picking up.  Not really craving carbs, wine or diet coke.  I told Mike that I even felt skinnier today!  He has lost 3 lbs. so far but is not fairing as well.  I think he has eaten more green vegetables in the past four days than in his entire life! he has vowed to stick it out as everyone is different and some people have a rough go the first four days.  I, on the other hand just literally licked the plate from my lunch.  My concoction was delish!
 Here were all of the ingredients that I used… all organic, of course.  I added some mango that I picked up at Whole Foods, sooo good.
Here is was making me drool last night as I cooked it.  I had leftover Broccoli Arugula Soup for dinner.
And here it is on my plate at the office today.  Not the perfect presentation, but it was fantastic.

01.05.11

Detox:Day 3.

…And I’m feeling fine!  I am not feeling a huge energy surge yet, but my stomach doesn’t feel nearly as bloated.  Tonight I am making a fresh batch of chicken for the next three days.  I bought some habaneros, jalapenos, heirloom tomatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic and lots of limes.  I plan on serving it with a half of an organic avocado, which is allowed twice a week.  I imagine it might look a little something like this:
Mike on the other hand, thinks he just passed a kidney stone.  Here’s to hoping he makes it.

01.04.11

Detox: Day 2.

Today I woke up with a splitting headache like I had a hangover.  It went away after I drank my morning shake.  Then I hopped on the scale to find out that I already lost a pound!  Now, don’t get me wrong, I am not one of those psycho people who weigh myself daily.  In fact, until recently, I hadn’t stepped on the scale in months.
On tonight’s menu?  Broccoli and Arugula Soup from GOOP.  I made it the last time that I did the cleanse and it’s delish.  Thanks Gwyneth!
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01.03.11

Detox: Day 1 Menu.

Last night I was cooking up a storm in our kitchen making sure to have all organic food on hand for Mike and I as we enter day one of the detox. This is so important because the first day is the hardest, and you will want to make sure that there is no room for temptation.  Here is what I made last night:
 Chicken with mushrooms, shallots and fresh tomatoes,  I only used lemons and and salt and pepper to for flavoring.  The mushrooms and shallots give the sauce the illusion of heartiness… like it was marinated in wine.
Three large chicken breasts are enough for both of us for three days.
Green beans with olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper.
Organic salad greens.
This morning I popped my first of three doses of 10 pills.
..and gagged through my morning shake.
I ate pomegranate seeds when I got to work.  I also packed a bag of organic baby carrots and two apples for snacking.  So far so good…. Now it’s time for lunch.  We are lucky that we have a kitchen in our office stocked with dinner plates and flatware.  It makes me feel so much better about what I am eating.

Now back to work!

01.03.11

Today is the Day.

This morning starts The Detox.  For those of you who are joining me on this journey expect today to absolutely suck.  As you may know from the literature that I have sent you there are a few rules.. and here they are:

-ONLY organic food.
-No dairy.
-No preservatives.
-No alcohol.
–Do not use bottled marinades or dressings. You can use oil and vinegar on your salads. (Grapeseed or Oive Oil are reccommended.) Lemons, Limes, Garlic, Onions and Ginger, and fresh herbs are great for spicing up your meat.
-Salt (just a little) and pepper are allowed.
-In week 1, you can only eat 4 oz. of lean protein (chicken or fish) per day.
-In week 2 you can add 1 serving of beef twice a week.
-Raw vegetables are better than cooked.

Cook enough food and vegetables to help you last 3-4 days so that you are not tempted.  The first day was the worst for me, but everyone is different.  You will start to see and feel results by day 4.  Headaches, dizziness and irritability in the first week are to be expected.  Stick with the plan and if it occurs past the first week, let Dr. Su know.  This is a common symptom for some due to reducing the number of simple carbs and the mere detoxifying effects of the first week in general.  Your body is used to eating simple carbs that your brain typically runs off of.  Give your brain some time to adjust and “re-train” itself to use fat instead.  Most importantly, hang in there.  Do not worry about symptoms such as these, they are caused by the toxins in your body that are being released.   Revel in it.

Here is the shopping list:

12.16.10

Detox.


If there is one down side to blogging, it’s the 20 lbs that I have gained through the process (btw.. I just housed a burrito bowl from Chipotle before typing this….) That being said, for those of you that know me personally, know that I took part in a purification program almost two years ago. It is a three-week program created by Standard Process. In conjunction with a daily shake and various all-natural supplements, you essentially detoxify your body. The hardest part for me was the fact that I had to give up all preservatives. That’s right– all organic foods, no diet coke and no sugar, wheat or cheese. I know it sounds grueling, but honestly after the first day’s migraine, I was smooth sailing for the remainder of the time. I was even able to watch my family eat a pepperoni pizza while I happily ate my salad. The best part wasn’t the 15 lbs. that I lost, but the way that I felt. People told me that my hair and skin never looked better, I lost all bloat from my stomach… and for the first time in my life- I lost inches in my butt and thighs. I was never able to achieve that even at the gym! My sinuses were super clear, and any aches and pains that I was experiencing completely went away– I felt better than I have ever felt in my life. Oh, and on a more ahem… personal note…. if constipation is an issue for you, this will also do the trick. You wont be running to the bathroom, but you’ll definitely get on a regular schedule.

 
So, in preparation for our trip to Turks and Caicos in January, I will be doing the program again, and I am inviting all of you to come along! I purchase the supplements through my amazing Chiropractors at Beyond Wellness. Luckily for all of you, Beyond Wellness is offering these supplements to you at a 10% discount (total price of $200 for all three weeks worth of supplements) through Christmas and free shipping for those who are out of state.
 
I am planning on making this an online forum for all of those that participate with daily updates from me as well as information from the seminar that I took from Standard Process and tips and tricks for how to see the best results.
If you are interested email me for information.

You will not see the results unless you commit 100% to the program- so unless you are serious as a heart attack.. don’t waste your money. 😉 I would never endorse a product that I didn’t 200% believe in, so know that if you stick to the program… it works!
 
Start date is January 3– so guzzle up that eggnog and eat your figgy pudding, because come January 1- we’re all in boot camp!