“Clean,” interrupted
My detox was derailed yesterday when my uncle lost his long battle with cancer. I ate a Clean breakfast and lunch and then spent the afternoon with family, helping to write Greg’s obituary and sharing stories. When my mom suggested we order pizza, I was in no shape to argue.
Read More“Clean” – one week down
I have officially completed one week of eating Clean! I almost gave in to my coffee and crepe cravings yesterday, but in the end I persevered. I made a great zucchini puree last night (see below) that restored my faith in soups. (I’ve learned the secret to a good soup is the broth; when I [...]
Read More“Clean” – struggling on day 6
I am struggling and cranky today. I miss food. Hot, cooked, steaming food. I knew the weekend would be hard because that is when I usually ease up on my diet and indulge a bit.
Read More“Clean” – day 5
I have made it to day 5 of my cleanse without any major problems. On Wednesday, I felt very tired during the day, but my energy level picked up later and I actually got a lot done. I also had some great meals — a mango and pineapple smoothie with coconut milk, and homemade hummus [...]
Read MoreBack to the detox, and other news
After getting distracted by my Blue Zones book from the library and actually reading some fiction again, I am back to reading Clean. For some reason, I am even more excited now to go through the Clean detox program. Maybe it’s because I’ve (mostly) given up wheat and dairy already, so I’m ready for my [...]
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