Let the Detox begin: Preethi's 2nd Day

Here's Preethi's second day of Detox: 

So, I got through Day #1 just fine. Last night was our first meeting with Ariane about how our bodies work and deal with the food we put in it (this is the 3^rd time I’ve done this class – so I think I have it down.)

I had fantasized that my husband would make all his ‘sugar and life’ arguments to Ariane and she’d totally take him down. But he didn’t say a word. Even though I kept turning to him and nodding, trying to speak volumes with my eyes, “Go ahead. Make all those lovely arguments you would normally make. Challenge her! Tell her how it’s stupid to cut out cookies.” But he just sat there looking like a sweet, honorable student.

So here’s the deal with our 21-day detox:

Yes

Unlimited non-starchy vegetables and one serving (equivalent to the size and thickness of your palm) of fish, chicken, eggs or turkey at every meal. Coffee – not more than 3 cups, tea – unlimited, I think. Water, of course. Soda water with lemon at a bar.

No for the first week

Starchy vegetables, all good grains (brown rice, whole wheat breads, lentils, beans except green beans), dairy – all cheese, all yogurt, milk if possible

No absolutely

Alcohol, grains (white breads, pasta), sugar – meaning pastries, candy, etc., processed food (think anything that comes in a box or wrapper), soda, ‘energy drinks’ like Gatorade and the like, all juices, sweetened teas.

Which brings me to today (Day #2). I already feel lighter and I look better because I’m not bloated. I was craving a glass of wine last night but distracted myself on Pinterest and I was good.

By the way, you can follow my 21-Day Detox Food Diary board on Pinterest. If you're not on Pinterest yet, get on it! It's loads of fun. My board there is more of a visual diary and so a very quick read.

Anyway, this is what I had yesterday:

Breakfast:

Tea and a protein shake (½ cup skim milk, ½ cup water, 2 scoops whey protein from Whole Foods, 1 tsp natural peanut butter from TraderJoe’s)

Snack #1:

A skim cappuccino from Colombe (no sugar)

Lunch:

Baked salmon, squid and mussel salad, seaweed salad, peppers picked out from one salad option, a single piece of tomato, a piece of feta picked out from another salad option, and 2 pieces of cauliflower picked out from a steamed veggies plate.

FYI, lunch was from a food/salad bar and so I went a little nuts. I was literally flitting around from one dish to the other thinking, “that’s healthy… ooh look over there – that’s healthy, too… mmm, squid – that’s good… oh, but fish – the right choice….do I have enough vegetables? Maybe I should add this crap…Eat the rainbow… Eat the rainbow…” and on and on. Which is how I ended up with this:

 Snack #2:

15 roasted, unsalted almonds

Dinner:

Baked chicken with roasted broccoli and green beans (courtesy of husband!!!)

Water:

Total fail. I think I had a ½ liter all day. Supposed to have 2 liters. I was kinda thirsty all day but just too lazy to drink water.

Will have a better day today.


The Slim & Strong Detox Challenge is conducted by Ariane Hundt of my favorite Brooklyn Bridge Boot Camp. You can visit her site for more info. I should be bitching about it plenty over the next 3 weeks as well.