Posted on January 12, 2010 - by Cate

Detox

I reviewed the detox plan for week One of the Whole Body Action Plan and discussed with family — everyone was on board — it’s not that long (4 days) and not that drastic (unlike some other “life changing” diet recommendations.) Essentially, you reduce down to one main meal per day, but move it up to the lunchtime slot instead of at dinner — I’m sure this helps burn calories more efficiently, during the day when you most need it.

Cut out the easy carbs and fats and try to focus on nutrition. So main meal will be a protein, some veg and a complex carb like whole wheat sobu noodles or quinoa. Fruits and nuts for snacks. Smoothies consist of fruits, veggies, nonfat yogurt. For soups (not cream based) I’ve chosen homemade chicken & rice soup, french onion soup, Italian Wedding soup, and butternut squash soup and tortilla soup.

We’re two days in and I feel no ill effects and have a little more energy (could just be psychological relief that this is do-able.) My husband though isn’t doing so well — portions. I came home last night to find out he had eaten my dinner as well as his own. He asked this morning, “what’s in the smoothie — anything of substance?” So his withdrawal is more acute than mine.

For those of you that might be participating, I’m one week behind the program as it’s being introduced and emailed out — took me a little longer to get on board and get everyone else on board as well. Temps outside will be near 30 today so I am walking! So far so good!