The big question is - "Do you want to do something about it?"
If you do, my caution to you is 'take small steps'. Please don't torture yourself with 5 day fasts and mega-workouts at the gym. Unless you are superhuman, the results don't last - you'll get frustrated and end up right back where you started.
So, how to start? Well a detox is a great way to jump-start your system and begin the weight loss process.
Keep is simple.
Take small steps.
Eat often - don't let yourself get hungry.
First - look at what you eat on a daily basis. Then pick one food type that you know you should eat less and try to cut it from you diet. Yes - I said 1(one) - not all the 'evil' foods, just one. Remember we are taking small steps. I want you to see success and feel good about what you have accomplished. So be kind to yourself and start slow. [example - cut out sugar, or cut out white flour]
Next - let's give your body something it craves so you don't feel hungry all the time. Vegetables are the key here. "Yuck" you say? They don't have to be bland or mushy. Think crunchy, sweet, delicious - or steamy, roasted, savory, exotic...
Go to a store that has great produce like your local food coop or a Wholefoods store and pick up lots of different colored vegetables.
Root Vegetables are great roasted in the oven with olive oil and/or butter and seasonings. They also make great soups and stews. [rutabagas, carrots, yams, sweet potatoes, parsnips, beets, onions, turnips, etc] Try something new - experiment and have fun!
Cruciferous Vegetables are wonderful for their cancer inhibiting properties. They are best eaten cooked because the raw form has a property that can negatively affect thyroid production. So steam them, stir-fry, use in soups or add to your roasted root vegetables.
| Arugula | Bok choy | Broccoli |
| Brussels sprouts | Cabbage | Cauliflower |
| Chard | Chinese cabbage | Collard greens |
| Daikon | Kale | Kohlrabi |
| Mustard greens | Radishes | Rutabagas |
| Turnips | Watercress | Broccoli Rabe |
Salad Vegetables that taste good raw include leafy greens like lettuce, spinach,and kale as well as tomatoes, celery, carrots, peppers, cucumber, radishes, etc. Make salads easy and fun by spending some time every few days preparing salad vegetables in advance and storing in the fridge. Wash your veggies well in a mixture of cold water and vinegar. Then rinse thoroughly. Store greens wrapped in a clean towel then in a plastic container (I use a sweater box) in the fridge. Chop celery, carrots, peppers, etc and store in separate containers so all you have to do is grab a few containers and throw a great salad together.
Keep toppings fresh and healthy too. Olive oil, fresh lemon juice and seasonings is a wonderful dressing. Yogurt, honey and mustard is another favorite. Sunflower seeds, walnuts, almonds or pecans add crunch without the fat of croutons. Avoid prepared dressings, dried fruits, imitation bacon bits, or other canned toppings. Keep it fresh and simple.
Drinking Your Veggies -
For the fastest detox you'll want to Juice your vegetables. There is so much information out there on the benefits of juicing that I won't go into it here. I do recommend the Jack Lalanne Power Juicer for the best value. Carrots, beets, celery, cucumbers and organic apples yield some of the most healing and detoxing juices. Mix them all together or drink separately - experiment and have fun.
If you eat vegetables all day for a few days, your body will thank you. On day 4 add some protein - just try to keep it healthy and start slow (3 oz with one meal). Day 5 add some grains - maybe oatmeal with rice milk for breakfast, some rice cakes with soup for lunch or brown rice with stir fry for dinner.
I think you'll find that this is much easier than you thought. The food tastes great and you really could live this way. Now you are on your way to a healthy, slim and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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