One of the things I have discovered in doing elimination diets and on my own daily meals is that you have to focus on what you CAN have. I often make lists and post them on the fridge of options that will help nourish my body. Do I slip sometimes? Yes I do, but the trick is to make better choices the next time. Just because I was out with the girls and had a dessert doesn't mean I'm awful and horrible and may as well give the whole thing up. These are hard things to remember since a lot of us just loooove to beat ourselves up.
I do try to be as puritanical as possible while on an elimination diet or cleanse since that's kind of the point: to give your body a break from the common stressors. A lot of us have allergies or sensitivities to foods and don't even know it- this is a great way to figure that out. Give yourself a break and pack in the compound nutrients!
So, here I am, pen in hand, mapping out my plan to making it through the next couple of weeks successfully. I've set a goal for being on the juicing part of the plan for two weeks, and the pre-cleanse diet for about three to five days. I feel that's reasonable for my lifestyle and then if I decide to keep going, that's an option too. The thing I'm really enjoying is looking through the Clean-approved menus and recipes. Makes this process a lot easier for sure. Fish tacos, anyone?
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