Day 1 - January 5, 2010

I have to say that initially I was really skeptical of doing this detox. Would it be something I could stick to? When you receive a shopping list that includes things like kale, dandelion greens, bok choy, well for me anyway, the negative voice in my head goes off and says- "Yeah right, you are going to do this". I could even hear the sarcastic laughter. But this year was going to be different, as my New Year's Resolution I decided to try and turn the negative voice in my head off and be more positive and stay in the present.

Day 1 - January 5, 2010 - Everyone else started on the 4th but I needed to get some groceries and make sure my juicer worked. I was unwell over New Year's Eve and was finally feeling better when we met on the 3rd to go over the program. I also think I needed an extra day to reread everything, make notes and get myself mentally prepared or as prepared as I could possibly be.

I have to say Day 1 for me went quite well, despite getting on the scale and seeing a number that horrified me! Oh well you have to start somewhere.

Water, Apple and D3 tabs, no Sea Power as the store was out. After my 1/2 hour wait I had a banana and strawberries and half a pear for breakie. I also fit in my Peppermint Tea and a black cup of coffee. My juice that morning consisted of clementines, grapefruit, and apple. My daugther also went down for a nap so I joined her (good idea).

Lunch was late because I had to return to the grocery store for things I couldn't get the night before! GRRRRR! But I had my water and apple and then for lunch a big green salad with chicken. I created a vinagrette of Balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, dry mustard (just a pinch) and pesto seasoning from Epicure. I thought I would miss the croutons but surprisingly no! Had lots of other crunch instead. Followed that with the Coconut Oil and Peppermint Tea.

Green Juice - well not my favourite but I tried - carrots, kale, parsley and dandelion greens. Yuck! I snacked on almonds in the afternoon and for supper had baked chicken with Holiday Seasoning and stirfry vegi's. Followed that up with CO and tea and went to bed as soon as the Peanut was in bed! We will see how we feel tomorrow.