Phew! I could not have picked a worse week to detox!
Work is incredibly busy, and there's lots of stuff going on with the house - I feel like I'm running from one thing to the next and not "taking time for me", which is kind of the point of detox. The bit I'm struggling with isn't the food or lack of sugar, caffeine, or alcohol - it's the preparation! Thinking ahead for every meal of the day is actually pretty challenging for me.
That being said - the challenge is paying off. I can feel my energy levels are beginning to rise and I've lost an inch from my waist already!
Here's how Day 5 turned out.
07.00 am Hot Water & Lemon
07.30 am I tried the Oatbran for Breakfast again. After Day 1, Dan is steering well clear but I thought I would give it another go. This time I made it with half almond milk and half water and it was so much better!
13.30 pm For lunch I had the Innocent Indian Vegetable Masala Veg Pot. I heated it in the morning and then popped it in my Thermos for lunch. For work, I'm in and out of hospitals all day and don't have access to a fridge or microwave - which means I have to get creative with a Thermos or a cool bag!
15.00 pm Vanilla and Roiboos Tea
18.00 pm An apple and a few pecans. This apple tasted so deliciously sweet! One thing I have noticed on the detox is that my sense of taste has definitely increased.
19.45 pm Dinner! We had "Healthy Roast Chicken" (a detox recipe) with Sweet Potato Wedges and Steamed Kale. Both of us enjoyed this so much!
21.00 pm Time for a little chill! I've never had a bath with Epsom Salts before, and was slightly sceptical as to whether I would notice any difference but they truly are very relaxing. They're great for soothing any muscle aches and pains (I've been hefting tiles around the house so my back is sore), and they definitely help to ease stress and calm those energy levels. I'm a convert!
22.00 pm Bed!
Work is incredibly busy, and there's lots of stuff going on with the house - I feel like I'm running from one thing to the next and not "taking time for me", which is kind of the point of detox. The bit I'm struggling with isn't the food or lack of sugar, caffeine, or alcohol - it's the preparation! Thinking ahead for every meal of the day is actually pretty challenging for me.
That being said - the challenge is paying off. I can feel my energy levels are beginning to rise and I've lost an inch from my waist already!
Here's how Day 5 turned out.
07.00 am Hot Water & Lemon
07.30 am I tried the Oatbran for Breakfast again. After Day 1, Dan is steering well clear but I thought I would give it another go. This time I made it with half almond milk and half water and it was so much better!
13.30 pm For lunch I had the Innocent Indian Vegetable Masala Veg Pot. I heated it in the morning and then popped it in my Thermos for lunch. For work, I'm in and out of hospitals all day and don't have access to a fridge or microwave - which means I have to get creative with a Thermos or a cool bag!
15.00 pm Vanilla and Roiboos Tea
18.00 pm An apple and a few pecans. This apple tasted so deliciously sweet! One thing I have noticed on the detox is that my sense of taste has definitely increased.
19.45 pm Dinner! We had "Healthy Roast Chicken" (a detox recipe) with Sweet Potato Wedges and Steamed Kale. Both of us enjoyed this so much!
21.00 pm Time for a little chill! I've never had a bath with Epsom Salts before, and was slightly sceptical as to whether I would notice any difference but they truly are very relaxing. They're great for soothing any muscle aches and pains (I've been hefting tiles around the house so my back is sore), and they definitely help to ease stress and calm those energy levels. I'm a convert!
22.00 pm Bed!
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