This is what happens when you read too many health and nutrition lifestyle magazines! You make silly plans. I had the best intentions so abandoned plan a and opted for: recalibrate my eating habits.

For three days I ate a vegan diet with lots of fruit and veg and smoothies and soups. In addition to my Bikram level water intake, this flushed my system well and got me off the sweet-fat-indulgent bandwagon. It also broke my psychological need for coffee in the morning. My diet has been much improved, with a greater emphasis on vegetables and deeply nutritious foods. Even now I’m still more conscious of what I eat and when. The bonus is that I’ve lost a few more pounds and I’m taking much better care of myself. 16 months ago

I’ve been eating a lot of sugar/booze/fat/meat this month. Between my birthday and the holidays, I’ve ignored salad and veggies and whole grains not covered in butter or cheese. So, after the last of the festivities, I’m going to do a ‘detox’. I prefer to think of it as a re-calibration. I know my liver and kidneys do a bang-up job of keeping this straight, but it might be good to give them a rest.
I’m going to design my own program; I have no interest in dubious drinks and I need to fuel my body sufficiently to get through work and yoga. So no processed foods, no alcohol, no red-meat, and no icky treats. I’m even giving up my beloved white carbs! My first three days might be vegan. Should be interesting! 16 months ago