So today was the first day of the big detox. The detox that we do is called Standard Process Purification Program. My chiropractor suggested this earlier this year for me to try to help with my migraines. Well it didn't help with the migraines, but it was a great weight loss booster and makes you feel great. It mainly serves to clean your system of toxins from the foods we eat, environment, etc. It's Vegan based and does cut out most grains, all dairy products, and most proteins for a portion of the cleanse. However, one of the reasons I like it is that it does completly cut out dairy, but other than that you do get a little something from the other food groups and you can sneak in a bit of parmesan cheese on occasion as well. Spinach by the way is a very good source of calcium, as long as you're eating a variety of fruits and vegetables you will not be missing vitamins and minerals.
So basically you begin the morning with a whey protein shake with fruit, then fruits and vegetables the rest of the day along with small portions of brown rice, lentils, and oils. You can eat as many vegetables as you want, you eat half as much fruit as vegetables, 1 or 2 protein shakes a day, 1-2 servings of brown rice or lentils a day, 4-7 teaspoons of oils a day. You are also suppossed to drink only spring water and eat only oranic produce or organic meat after day 10. Along with these foods there are also some supplements, flax seed, green food, etc search Standard Process Purification Program for more info if you're interested.
Today's detox started off pretty great. My husband goes to work before I do each day so he makes the shakes in the morning and today he opted for a berry smoothie and it was pretty yummy! The day was going alright until lunch time. Then I realized the lunch I had put together the evening before was still in my fridge at home! So I ran to the local Market Street United and put together a salad, veggies only, and a bit of italian dressing. It was less than satifsfying, but it worked. That afternoon I had a banana for snack and then at 4:30 wet to kickboxing class. Let's just say that day 1 of detox and an hour of kickboxing do not mix well. I was determined not to cheat though. The room was spinning a time or two and I felt like throwing up, but I tried to finish out as best as possible. I got home and felt just awful. I ate a bowl of brown rice in an attempt to get some energy and then finally resorted to laying down for about an hour and half. Finally around 8 I was feeling a bit better. I made dinner and then made my way back to the couch for the remainder of the evening because I was still not quite up the house work that needed to be done! My lesson has been learned that on boot camp/kickboxing days I need to eat at least 2 servings of brown rice/lentils and at least one of those before working out! Day 1 was rough, but it's done now and after a day or two of adjusting I know I'll feel great!
Day 1 Detox Recipes
Breakfast:
Berry Smoothie
1 scoop of vanilla whey protein
1/2 cup of frozen mixed berries
splash of pomegrante juice
1/2 cup of water
1 Tbl of flaxseed
Blend until smooth and serve.
Total: 220 calories
Lunch:
1 cup of spinach
1/4 cup of green beans
1 Tbl of shredded carrots
1 Tbl of sun dried tomatoes
1 Tbl of Italina dressing
Total: 196 calories
Snack:
Pre-workout - 1 banana: 105 calories
Post-workout - 1/2 cup of brown rice and 1 Tbl of butter 228 calories
Total: 333 calories
Dinner: (Original recipe from Self magazine, I made some alterations)
Original Recipe
1 lb of fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces
4 oz of whole wheat penne (I used brown rice pasta)
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped (didn't have these)
1 cup of fresh basil chopped
1 Tbl of grated lemon zest
1 Tbl of EVOO
1 Tbl fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup of crumbled feta (I subbed 1 Tbl of Parmesan cheese per plate)
Boil asparagus until tender, 3-5 minutes. Remove asparagus from water and add pasta to water to cook. Drain pastat and add to bowl with remaining ingredients already put together (other than cheese). Stir to combine. Makes 2 servings, top with feta or parmesan.
If you follow recipe: 387 calories
My recipe: 267 calories
Evening snack:
1 cup of strawberries and 1 Tbl of raw honey
Total calories: 103 calories
Total calories for the day: 1119 calories
Exercise:
1 Hour of butt kicking kickboxing: 597 calories burned!
I've enjoyed reading your posts! Our chiropractor does the same detox, but she starts her program in January and the last two years I was either pregnant or breastfeeding. The toxins release into your breastmilk so I had to skip out again this year. I could do it on my own though and I'm really hoping to soon. We just started Hayden on a gluten-free diet to see if it helps with all of his allergies/respiratory infections.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!