Bagel Fridays will be the death of me It's 10:42 a.m. on Day 2 and I head into the kitchen to load up on water. After sipping my green drink all morning, I'm feeling peckish.
OK, I lie. I'm feeling ravenous. As in, I want food and I want it now. I think part of the reason why I'm feeling so hungry -- and why I'm having such a hard time fighting the urge to eat -- is due to the scent wafting out of the office kitchen. It's "Bagel Friday," and it seems everyone in the office is enjoying a toasted doughy-licious bagel with cream cheese. Except me. I walk back to my desk with my liter carafe filled to the brim with plain, old, boring, no-carb water and proclaim to my co-workers: "If heaven has a smell, it's something close to the scent in our kitchen at the moment."
How am I going to make it through the next 21 days -- including two more "Bagel Fridays" -- without cheating?
Kris Carr, author of "Crazy, Sexy Diet" offers me some advice on how to "ride the wave of a crave":
• Have a snack that's high in protein and some fat, such as nuts, seeds, and avocado
• Sip some almond milk with cocoa and stevia
• Snack on a cup full of low-glycemic fruit salad (pears, apples, blackberries)
• Eat a rice cake with almond butter or a baked sweet potato
• Floss, brush, and gargle with natural minty mouthwash. It sends the signal that the office of eating is temporarily closed for business
I head back into the kitchen, breathing through my mouth to avoid the delightful scent of toasted carbs, and grab a handful of almonds. They don't taste as good as that cinnamon raisin bagel would. There's a shocker.
Loving this author! I did a 21-day detox along with mom in 2009. There were pills, juicing, and things to avoid. I had conferences scheduled during the beginning so I wasn't able to be as strict then. I stuck to veggies or the healthiest options available. My mom was busy in the middle when I was more at home! I've done smaller versions and weaned myself off meds since then. :-)
Would love to find a detox buddy. I make my green drink night before and make enough for 2 or 3 days. Have lost 5 pounds and I do not need to lose weight but I feel great and my clothes feel great. I am heading for 80% raw as I type this. Lots of fresh veggies and fruits and greens.
My daughter and I eat healthy and this diet is not scary but a note of good things to come for me---like the loss of 40+ lbs thast I've wanted off for years!
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I think I could do this, but the green juices? I just don't think they would go down!
by GigiSD Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 01:40PM Report as inappropriate
Loving this author! I did a 21-day detox along with mom in 2009. There were pills, juicing, and things to avoid. I had conferences scheduled during the beginning so I wasn't able to be as strict then. I stuck to veggies or the healthiest options available. My mom was busy in the middle when I was more at home! I've done smaller versions and weaned myself off meds since then. :-)
by asiagirl4ever Monday, January 28, 2013 at 07:04PM Report as inappropriate
Love It!
by CynthiaLrm Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 03:12PM Report as inappropriate
Thanks
by EricaC123 Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 06:36AM Report as inappropriate
This sounds like a great detox diet. I usually eat pretty healthy, but I'm a carnivore. I don't want to give up meat, but I may try this!
by WiccanLady Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 04:34PM Report as inappropriate
Love this!
by schien Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 06:53PM Report as inappropriate
Would love to find a detox buddy. I make my green drink night before and make enough for 2 or 3 days. Have lost 5 pounds and I do not need to lose weight but I feel great and my clothes feel great. I am heading for 80% raw as I type this. Lots of fresh veggies and fruits and greens.
by Ydabney Monday, August 13, 2012 at 11:58AM Report as inappropriate
Interesting...I want to see "Hundry for Change". Thanks, nellyallen!
by alictasia Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 03:00PM Report as inappropriate
I never considered the power of a detox buddy, good call!
by sportimonki13 Monday, May 28, 2012 at 11:49PM Report as inappropriate
My daughter and I eat healthy and this diet is not scary but a note of good things to come for me---like the loss of 40+ lbs thast I've wanted off for years!
by shilohpines Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 06:09PM Report as inappropriate