![]() ![]() How to Detox (the Whole Body) - - in 3. Last Fall, I completed a 3. And boy was it frickin eye- opening, enlightening, and a true experience that has taught me so much about myself. Before you ask me “how to detox,” let me define what a detox is AND what mine was all about. What is a detox? Simply put, detox (short for detoxification) is the process of neutralizing or eliminating toxins from the body. It DOES NOT MEAN juice cleanse, or starvation diet, or drinking lemon water with cayenne pepper (like we tend to think of). A detox is where YOU choose to go through a process to rid your body of TOXINS that are harmful to your bodily functions. When you think of a detox this way, you can really open up your mind to understand TOXINS in a whole, new light. WHY? Why did I go on a detox? I made a choice (recommended by my doctor – Dr. Thalia) to get my shit together. Here’s what it was all about: I work lots and carry stress in my belly. While some people get tight shoulders, I get a blown- up “air baby” bloated stomach, that doesn’t feel so awesome. It impacts how I feel, my energy, productivity, and bottom line, EVERYTHING else. Thalia ran some blood work and stool samples on me (ew I know, but it was really insightful). Then she suggested a very clear elimination diet (similar to the foods you can eat during our upcoming food challenge — launching in 2. The goal for my detox was to remove foods that may possibly be irritating my digestive tract and slowly add certain foods back in to see how my body reacts. Setting boundaries. What did my detox consist of? Essentially, these were the food requirements: No Thank You. Yes Pleaseno dairy yes to loads of veggiesno sugar yes to leafy greensno starchy veggies/wheat/grain yes to fresh lemon juiceno mushrooms yes to organic meat/poultryno alcohol yes to wild salmonno caffeine yes to EVOO and coconut oilno chocolate yes to wild/brown riceno fruit (dried or fresh) yes to herbal teano eggs yes to pumpkin and sunflower seedsno almonds yes to flax and chia seedsno processed meat yes to seaweedno tofu yes to raw sauerkraut + kombucha. But wait, there’s more to this detox. When I got home, I thought about stress and how there’s so much more that would actually make this DETOX worthwhile – and address the root of some things that impact my stress response. In 3. 0 days, could I address the toxicity of things that drain my: TIME (to improve my productivity and effectiveness); SLEEP (to improve my energy and hormones); and. ENVIRONMENT (to improve the space and people that surround me)? Absolutely. So in addition to the food stuff, I chose to look at the WHOLE ME and see where else I can remove TOXINS from my world. Here’s what I did: limited social media time (and kept it under 5 min a day, if any at all)said yes to early morning risings and early sleep timesspoke UP instead of holding backasked hard questions (no matter the outcome)said NO to projects that don’t align with my goalsintegrated some form of meditation dailysaid no to email checking in bedwrote weekly success listscreated time to further define my purpose in career and lifesaid yes to doing spontaneous fun thingspracticed 1. I want chocolate. I want an apple. I really want an apple. Don’t eat an apple. It’s for the best. We’re all really blessed to eat apples whenever we want. Shit. It’s a shame. We go and buy whatever we want from the stores (thinking we need it) and there are people that don’t have that luxury to just “get up” and buy whatever food they want. ![]() ![]() People are hungry in this world. You are not that hungry. Nor am I. Don’t you open Facebook right now. It’s a time suck. My stomach is really feeling so much better. Go to bed now, so that you can wake up early. SHUT DOWN NOW. Really! I could eat this over and over, it’s sooo good (saut. Why do I keep putting work before this? ![]() And better control over your appetite with our easy clean eating plan. Join Now; Log In; Fitness. DAY ONE SAMPLE DIET: THREE CLEAN EATING MEALS AND ONE. Can I just have a bite of that cookie? Will that be ok? Probably not. I’m doing it anyway. I really love this book I’m reading. It’s all about purpose. I don’t need to eat as much as I think I do. I’m stressed and need something to eat, even though I’m not hungry. A sign. I think I’m so much stronger in yoga now. Recapping full details of an intense 3. ![]() NEW choices. My one and only goal was to make an ACTIVE effort to clear my body of toxins (food and non- food related) in order to improve my quality of life and my output. As you can see, it opened many doors of opportunity and I can honestly say that I feel so much more in- tune with my body. In fact, I can see how repeating this at different times of the year can become immensely helpful. What were the outcomes of my detox? To sum it up, I’ll share a few outcomes that really capture the growth that I’ve experienced over the past 3. For some of you, it may mean nothing. ![]() For others, I’m sure you’ll be celebrating right along with me. Here are 5 outcomes related to FOOD that I’m quite proud of: My stomach is not as annoyingly bloated after meals. I just don’t need it. Here are 5 outcomes related to my WHOLE BODY that I’m quite proud of: I’ve saved HOURS removing social media checking during the day (3- 5 minute increments do add up). I started and completed a whole book! Remember, it just means YOU making a CHOICE to eliminate toxins to improve how your body functions (mind, body, and/or spirit). Once you’ve committed to eating clean for 30 days. It DOES NOT MEAN juice cleanse, or starvation diet. How to Detox (the Whole Body) — in 30 days. I really liked your detox plan but I have a question. Clean 30 Challenge Guide » Improved Fitness. HOW DO I EAT ClEAn? For the next 30 days. The 30-Day Clean Detox Diet: Your Questions. Although this diet serves to cleanse. ![]() Here are some tips to get started: Identify the toxins. Start by asking ask yourself, “what toxic things (food, habits, drugs, or even people) do you need to remove from your day- to- day, such that by removing them, your life will feel so much cleaner?”If you want to focus on toxins related to food, start by eating real. Food is healing. Our upcoming detox food challenge (get on our newsletter list here) will help you understand this in GREAT detail, inclusive of an elimination cleanse week (very similar to the foods I eliminated). You can easily repeat this for as long as you’d like. Write down (in list form) what you want to remove. Is it dairy, sugar, wine, Facebook time, negative self criticism, candy, soda? Success starts with clarity – so write it down. Get prepared. Whatever you need to do to successfully remove these toxins, be sure to prepare for that. It starts by throwing things out in the cupboard, stocking up on foods you can eat, telling your family/friends (especially those that live with you) so they can be supportive. The beginning of our upcoming detox food challenge (launching in 2. Pick a date. And just start (because you are worth it). If you have a “blooper” day, don’t stress it. Just keep plugging along. And lastly, I’ll leave you with a secret. Two of my favorite morning pick- me- ups are a cleansing green smoothie (in our currently FREE book) and a cozy mug of hot water with lemon: Ingredients. The world needs you! Kale. Err Day. If you like this post, checkout more nutritious and healthy living tips in our latest interactive book, Kale. It’s enhanced and interactive for a super fun, learning experience. It’s filled with a great story all about kale, how- to videos, and recipes for the busy and the hungry. Did we mention, it’s FREE. Hurry – check it out here. Day Clean Eating Challenge. Any time is the right time to kick start your clean eating lifestyle. Take the next 7 days and reboot your health and wellbeing with the Skinny. Ms. 3. 0- Day Clean Eating Challenge! Start by spending 3. Rid your diet of refined sugars and flours. Eat whole, clean meals that will fuel your body and leave you feeling energized and sustained. It typically takes 3. The first step is to commit to the challenge. Once you’ve committed to eating clean for 3. Here’s a favorite quote that’s also a big motivator in winning any challenge: “Now if you are going to win any battle you have to do one thing. You have to make the mind run the body. Never let the body tell the mind what to do. The body will always give up. Opt for whole, fresh fruits. Fresh fruits and veggies are full of the nutrients and fiber your body needs. Whole grains. Replace your refined white rice and white bread, both of which have been stripped of their fiber and nutrients, with whole grains such as brown rice and quinoa. Stick to recipes with five ingredients or fewer, and be sure you can pronounce each ingredient. Would you find it on the store shelf? When reading ingredient lists on a package, ask yourself if you would find each ingredient by itself on a store shelf or in your kitchen. If the answer is no, back away. Meal planning. Taking the time to plan out your meals in advance can prove to be well worth it. For help with meal planning, check out our 7- Day Clean Eating Meal Plan and our 5- Day Clean Eating Dinner Plan. Stay stocked. To ensure that you always have clean, healthy choices available to you, keep your pantry stocked, and a variety of clean eating snacks on hand for when hunger hits. For a list of deliciously clean snacks, check out our 5. Clean Eating Snacks. Fill up on water. Drinking at least four to six glasses of pure water every day will help you stay hydrated. Eat less, but more frequently. Eat smaller portioned meals, more frequently throughout the day, instead of three large ones. Eat veggies. Stock up on vegetables to fill your body with nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants. Cooking your own clean meals will not only ensure that you are eating fresh, clean foods, but it will also save you money. Looking for yummy dinner recipes? Give these a try: Clean Eating Chicken Salad. Quinoa and Vegetable Stir- Fry. Slow Cooker Savory Superfood Soup. Spinach & Bean Burrito Wrap. With these 1. 0 tips, you are sure to tackle the 3. Your body will be cleansed of harsh preservatives and chemicals, and you’ll feel better than ever. Once you’ve completed 3. For even more clean eating tips and helpful information, check out our 1. 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