My sister-in-law and niece did a sugar detox a while ago and they recommended to me "The Sugar Detox: Lose Weight, Feel Great and Look Years Younger" by Brooke Alpert RD and Patricia Farris MD. This plan is for 31 days - still do-able and with an end in sight. We'll see...
The first three days are truly detox days. I was eating only vegetables (and a restricted list, at that) and protein (eggs, some nuts and lean meats). I could have one cup of coffee and other than that, I was drinking water.
My first day my cravings were so intense I would take naps to escape them. Seriously... My biggest craving this day was potatoes.
Second day was better. I found I love cabbage mixed with lettuce and dry roasted sunflower seeds. Awesome texture and flavor! With just a little bit of basalmic vinegar - it's a really good salad. My biggest craving this day - chocolate.
Third day felt like the first. Intense cravings and I was really crabby. I woke up with a migraine. I kept at it. New love? Sliced red peppers in hummus. Seriously amazing. My cravings were all over the place today.
In addition to finding new things I love to eat now (I just hope I don't grow tired of them...), I have noticed these changes:
I pee a lot.
I'm already down 5 pounds.
My wedding ring goes on better. (Although, it might be the cold.)
My skin is starting to look better. Especially my legs. Subtle, but noticeable.
I survived what the book said to be the hardest. On to week 1!
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