I’ve been feeling a little out of control when it comes to my eating habits. In my experience, this usually means that I need to do a little bit of detox. But rather than follow one of our very regimented detox plans like when we did this 21 day one or our 3 day one, I’ve decided to just start doing it more naturally. While I know these are both great plans, I’m not a place where I want to follow either of them right now. Maybe the 3 day one…but I don’t know. Until I decide, I’m gonna follow some of my own advice mentioned below.
What is a detox.
When you do a detox, it helps to cleanse your system and provides a wide range of benefits. Not only does it give you physical benefits, but a variety of mental and emotional benefits as well.etoxing your body is a great way to feel better, have glowing skin, cleanse your body of toxins, and even find a reduction of your various ailments. Detoxing naturally is highly recommended, which is often done with water, food, and various other methods. Here are some natural ways to detox.
Always Start With Water
There is no more natural way to detox your body than using water. You can do this both by consuming more water and using water on your skin and hair. Most of your body is made up of water, so it makes sense that hydrating yourself properly is going to help exponentially. Start by reducing other drinks throughout the day and replacing them with water. Fruit and vegetable-infused water provides more flavor and actually gives you a lot of nutrients for your water instead of just plain water. Use a water bottle you enjoy using, and you will be more motivated to drink as much as you need to. Splash water on your face regularly and make sure you shower daily to further detox your body naturally.
Eat Clean Foods
Eating more whole foods and not eating anything out of a box can detox your body in a healthy way, as well as help with weight loss or weight management. Stop eating packaged and frozen foods and foods with preservatives, and switch to organic, whole, and fresh foods. Get most of your produce fresh or purchase it frozen, but without any additives. Make as much of your meals from scratch instead of using boxed or canned ingredients. Have enough healthy fruits and vegetables, including citrus fruits, leafy greens, broccoli, radishes, beets, and figs. When eating meat, try to find locally farmed meat that isn’t fed any hormones.
Get Plenty of Vitamin C
You need to have a good amount of nutrients to cleanse yourself properly and detox your body. One of the most important nutrients to have is vitamin C. This works to cleanse your body, especially your liver and colon. Vitamin C can also help to fight off illnesses like colds and the flu. Vitamin C comes in the form of citrus fruits, such as grapefruit, lemons, limes, and oranges. Some vegetables also contain small amounts of vitamin C.
Detox Your Skin
Your skin should also get some attention with detoxing. Start by using as many natural skin care products and cosmetics as you can, avoiding those with harsh additives and chemicals. Use a dry skin brush on your body each day before you get into the shower or bath. Take a detox bath at least once a week, and take as many hot showers as you can.
Don’t say I’ll start on Monday
I’m gonna start incorporating these things to see if I can get a handle on my cravings and get back to making progress towards my goals! I know I always say you don’t wait til Monday to start…but since tomorrow is Monday, I guess its ok to for me to say I’m going to start on Monday!
I’ll keep ya updated how its going!
See you tomorrow!
