The DODA does Detox

This is kinda like "Debbie Does Dallas," except not at all.

I started a 28 day detox yesterday, to overhaul my system.  I lost my baby weight up to a point, and now my body is hanging on.  I won't bore you or embarrass myself with my waiste measurements and poundage, though that is part of the detox requirement, but rather have those recorded in a paper journal.  You know, the "old-fashioned" way to write. 

Day 1:  Woke up ravenously hungry and not a lot excited about not being able to make some cheesy eggs and toast with coffee (naturally, as my body is addicted to the sugar in bread).  I had felt pretty in control the night before, as I sought out acceptable food items for the following day.  In the morning, of course, I could have gave a crap, but forced mind over matter and made a shake, and skipped the coffee. (definately much harder than giving up alcohol,which is also required).  Instead, I had a green tea to clear my liver out.  Mmmmm yum.  Not that bad, actually.  Just not quite the punch of caffeine I needed (probably because there IS no caffeine in green tea).

Morning progressed a little draggy and tired.  I was too tired to even be grouchy.  Left house for allergy shot and quick trip to a mass jungle of wood and kidnapping terror (some people call this Kids Cove Playground)  and was starving by the end of that anxiety trip.  Kids felt overwhelmed too, and ended the event with a four way scream session that rivaled a hockey game.  I had forgotten my snack chews (which are protein-packed and quite delicious), so I literally raced home and mauwed (sp?) two chews.  I think in future I will keep the chews in the car. 

Lunch consisted of a healthy salad which left me feeling hungry within 45 minutes.  I love salad, but I usually punch it up a few notches with some lean turkey to keep me going.  I gave in and had some regular tea with a splash of milk and a chew two hours later.  (When I write "I had a chew," do you envision me with a wad of tobacco in my mouth?)  Felt better but then folded laundry and mopped the floor.  Clearly my body is used to more protein, because I was exhausted after this.  Hubby arrived home to sell his old car to an unsuspecting high schooler and suggested that we go to the beach since he was home early.  I went and laid down for an hour nap. 

Woke up refreshed, had a shake with added fiber, and headed off with the nearly two-year old to Meijer for a much better store of dark leafy greens and fruits, not to mention SALMON, which should be a shock to anyone who knows me.  The detox recipe I read for salmon with fresh lemon and dill sounded so good in my ravenous state that I wrote it down on my shopping list in the midst of it.  We shall see. 

Shopping went well.  Purchased mostly organic and locally grown.  Excited for the 6 meals I haved planned for the remaining week.  Finished off the night with small portions of organic, hormone-free chicken and brown rice, surrounded with spinache, tomatoes, carrots, peas and strawberries.  DE-lish, as my cousin Shena would say, and the whole fam loved the whole foods. 

My concluding feelings for my first day of detox?  THE LONGEST DAY OF MY LIFE.  I never realized how much I enjoyed eating whenever and whatever I wanted.  I've always eaten fruit and veggies all day, but always loved my "tea and toast" and ice cream.  Feel good about the day overall though. Went to bed early and slept well.  I'm thinking that sleeping well will be a huge part of my success.