Cleanse
I'm doing a cleanse. Yeah, I know. I'm not usually into these "quick-fix" or fad type of things... but after my vacation (where I ate myself into oblivion, did not get enough sleep and gained 10 pounds) I wanted something very short term that would help "clean me out," hopefully drop the weight quickly and help me get re-focused and clear-headed on my healthy eating and lifestyle mission. I spoke to my nutritionist who thought it was a good idea. I'm drinking a "medical drink" from Metagenics called Ultra Clear PH which has protein and all kinds of other nutrients - do that 4-5 x per day; taking some supplements and vitamins; drinking plenty of water (as always); and eating greens with some olive oil (kale, zucchini, broccoli, baby bok choy; romaine lettuce, chard...). I'm doing this for a week - started on Sunday.
So far, I'm not 100% sure what I think about this. Physically I'm not feeling that much different. I thought I'd feel light and clear and energetic. I feel like I usually do when I'm not on the cleanse and just eating healthfully. Although I think I'm feeling less hungry and having less cravings (for salt, fat and sugar) which is interesting and sorta cool.
Emotionally I'm bored with the food (even though I love veggies, and am seasoning them blah blah). But eating isn't as interesting as it usually is - I'm not thinking about it as much as I usually do and although I'm spending a decent amount of time planning and coordinating to make sure I can follow this program, the food doesn't seem to have that "important" place in my life (which is an interesting thing for me, since I love to eat and love food - and it has always played a very important role in my life - I actually think I think about it way too much...) So this is something to contemplate on (for me) to make food less important and more ordinary in my life - to try to change my relationship to food so that it isn't so obsessive and I'm not dependent on it emotionally.
I do find that having a strong regiment makes it easier for me to "just say no" to the things that aren't good for me (or is it cause it's only for a week that I'm doing this?) The longer-term, day-in-day-out decisions to are much harder...
So, we'll see how this goes... I'm supposed to do this thru Saturday... Then start back on regular healthy eating plan...
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Good Luck! I have been seriously examining my relationship with food for about 3 months now and you are definitely right, planning is a huge part of it. Also, I've been writing down everything I eat and for me that has been the most helpful because it keeps me accountable and makes me pause before I put anything in my mouth. It's in those split seconds that I ask myself am I really hungry or just eating because I'm sad, stressed, bored etc...try it for a bit, it's been helpful. Never in my life would I have thought I'd be a person who craves exercise, writes down what she eats and loves eating salads, fruit and fish. It's so great!
Submitted by Saucyd on 08.11.10 at 01:22.
Right on saucyd. I know exactly what you're talking about. I've journalled on and off for a couple of years now, and it definitely helps to revisit that now and again. I plan my meals and cook huge amounts of food for the week usually once or twice a week - grilled chicken and fish, every veggie imagineable, whole grains and lentils... that kinda stuff. And I go to the gym (without fail) 5 x a week. I NEVER thought I'd be that person... but I'm loving it, and loving that I've transformed myself... and it's still a work in progress... a creative effort. (The hardest thing, which is what I'm working on now, is transforming my emotional relationship to food. I know how to eat well, eat whole foods, portion control, etc. but it's the emotional things that get in the way and trip me up. I want to be someone who can love food, but not in an out of control or unthoughtful way... getting there!)
Submitted by kornflowers on 08.11.10 at 03:09.
damn emotions ; )
Go 'head Korny, do your thang!
Submitted by Saucyd on 08.11.10 at 03:14.