Obviously I have a problem.
I eat like I am still 16 years old.
My body is not 16 anymore, for better or for worse.
Here we are. Awkward.
So I feel like I am ready to kick some ass, starting with my diet first.
When I say "diet" I really mean my eating habits. They need some
serious boot camp.
I am going to clean up and then dig into some serious detox.
Here's the plan!
Clean Eating
Week of March 4
Week of March 11
Week of March 18
From our dear friend Gweneth Paltrow and GOOP, the Clean Program courtesy of Dr. Alejandro Junger, Goop + Clean
1. REMOVE toxins:
- Avoid processed foods.
- Buy organic when possible.
- Buy eco-friendly cleaning products.
- Remove one or more of the foods that cause food allergies, sensitivities and are mucus-forming, such as dairy, bread, pasta, sugar, white rice and red meat.
- Remove the bad bacteria in your gut with plant and herbal antibacterials and use garlic, lemon, olive oil, oregano oil, thyme and cayenne pepper – all powerful natural antimicrobials.
2. RESTORE what is lacking:
- Consume nutrient-rich foods (vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes).
- Use supplements to boost availability of your specific depletions (the B vitamins are commonly depleted).
- Soak up some sun. Fifteen minutes of sun exposure a day will allow you to sustain better levels of vitamin D for bone strength and protection from cancer and depression.
3. REJUVENATE your life:
- Get yearly tests for vitamin D, free T3, iodine reserves, heavy metal toxicity, CRP, thyroglobulin antibodies, magnesium and zinc – all of which are frequently absent from physical exams today.
- Make time for “detox-enhancing” habits such as sauna, massage, hot and cold baths, and skin brushing. All of these improve circulation and increase perspiration, which help fuel your body’s natural cleansing system.
- Most importantly, rest your mind. Meditate, even if for only five minutes a day.
Paleo Possibly?
Here's day one!
Day 1:
Up @ 6:30am
Breakfast @ 7:30am, asiago bagel with coffee
Lunch @ 12pm, salad with sunflower seeds, yellow bell pepper, avocado, grape tomato, Italian dressing and 1/4 cup CheezIts (can't resist!)
Snack @ apple
Dinner @ roast chicken with
