The prep phase Like any good detox, Carr recommends I slowly wean myself off foods that are off-limits on her plan: caffeine, wheat, dairy, sugar, alcohol, eggs, and meat. Ideally, I'd take a couple weeks to slowly cut these foods out of my diet so that Day 1 of my detox isn't so shocking -- both physically and emotionally.
I mostly followed the prep period of this plan but to be honest, if you're starting out with a relatively healthy diet -- and you're not totally addicted to caffeine -- you can jump right into Carr's 21-day "adventure cleanse" (as she likes to call it in her book) without a whole lot of prep work. Some things I do recommend you get in place before you start:
• Buy a juicer. And take the scary-looking thing out of the box so you can test 'er out. When it comes to juicers, you've got a few options, which I'll go into in more detail later.
• Rid your pantry of junk. Is it heartbreaking to toss all of that delicious food? You bet. But I'm telling you -- if those chocolate covered raisins are in your pantry, and the frozen pizza is sitting on the shelf in your freezer, you will reach for them in a moment of weakness. And those moments of weakness will happen.
• Stock your pantry with "Crazy, Sexy, Diet" staples. You'll get handy lists of foods, as well as recipes, in the book. But here's the rundown of the staples that will get me through this detox: brown rice cakes, almond butter, agave nectar, steel cut oatmeal, organic nuts, organic raisins, avocados, every kind of organic vegetable and fruit you can imagine, tofu, and tempeh.
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