The Cleanse
I’ve been seriously considering something like this for some time. I know the caffeine portion would be difficult for me, though, as I’ve developed quite the Diet Dr. Pepper addiction.
It’s too late for a New Years Resolution but maybe I’ll start this in February… maybe.
Last year one of our close friends told Lauren about this cleansing thing. The idea is to give your body a break for 21 days and avoid the bad things we eat. Our friend said she felt great afterwards so we decided to give it a try in the new year.
So Lauren and I officially kicked off our 21 day cleanse on Monday. Things we are giving up: alcohol, caffeine, eggs, meat/fish, enriched white flour foods, cheese, sugar, gluton.
Things we can eat: rice based foods, fruits, veggies, nuts, soy based foods, tofu. You get the idea.
I already gave up meat last summer so that hasn’t been an issue for me.
But the brutal thing has been going cold turkey on caffeine. I didn’t realize how much caffeine was part of my daily life. I literally felt sick and just awful on Monday. The headaches didn’t go away until late in the day on Tuesday.
The other thing I quickly realized is how little sleep I had been getting. I was going to bed very late and getting up early (along with a shot of espresso). Since I know I can’t get the espresso shot in the morning I’m going to be bed earlier and I already feel better.
Honestly, I have no idea if I’m going to make it the full 21 days. I know Lauren is going to make it so I’m going to try as well. But I can tell you that I’m done with caffeine. That addiction was ridiculous.
Taking care of your body is important for business and life. Obvious, for sure, but I clearly needed to make a change. Lesson learned.
