20 Days of Detox
Hi friends! How’s your V-day been?
(Pilot, you’re outta control.. and I love you)
So glad you guys liked the love story 🙂 I had a lovely Valentine’s Day with my madre, spent shopping and followed by the King’s Speech. We LOVED it. An excellent, well-made film, and Colin Firth is very nice to look at 😉
Late lunch courtesy of Chipoddle:
Chicken salad with black beans and guac, hot salsa + pico, romaine
Since I’m on day 22 of the 30 day Dr Detox, I thought it would be a good time to for a lil update.
Days 11-20 were a huge challenge for me.
I could have fish, but no nuts or seeds yet, and wanted sweets with every part of my soul. Without goat cheese or nut butter on top of no sugar was a beast, and it made me crave treats more than ever. I selectively had a few tasty delights… on more than one occasion 😉 It wasn’t worth making myself crazy, ya know?
The cookies from the Twins (and the brownie bites) didn’t stand a chance.
They were delicious 🙂
It’s enjoyable now because I’m at the end of the tunnel (30 days are almost up!), and my eats are pretty much right back to where they used to be minus the grains (quinoa is the only grain on the plan). By having more freedom with my eats, I’m sure the cravings for sweets will be less beastly.
Saturday night, I will be having something gooey and chocolaty and a giant glass of vino 😉
The perks of the detox so far:
– I feel great this week. Maybe it’s because I shied away form the plan for a couple of treats? 😉
– This plan has forced me to become extra creative with my eats, step out of the box, and become very, very good friends with quinoa.
Quinoa muffin tops, anyone?
Or pancakes?
Or pizza?
Maybe a wrap?
haha
-I’ve also experienced with castor oil this past week.. which was an interesting experience
In an almond-shell, you soak the wool flannel with the castor oil and make a pack with it on your stomach (more towards the right side). The pack is secured with plastic wrap (which I just wrapped around my torso… thank goodness the roomies weren’t around), and you let it soak for about an hour. You can use the castor oil with a heating pad and it’s super relaxing and therapeutic. Castor oil is excellent for detoxification and is a multi-purpose little gem – read more about it *here*
-While the detox has been a better experience than I anticipated, I’m excited for it to be over. I’ve never enjoyed having others tell me how to eat and knowing *you shouldn’t have something* will just make you want it more. This is why it’s so important to give your body what it needs and craves without any rules.
Other re-caps:
–Initial post (with all of the details)
I’m off to make some dinner and then meet up with friends.
Have a lovely evening 🙂
xoxo
Gina
Something to do: This week’s OpenSky giveaway is from one of my favorite places….
lululemon!
A lucky follower will be granted with a pair of Wunder Under crops (the pants I’m wearing in the above pic. I wear them all.the.time) and a top of their choice. All ya have to do is enter your email *here*. We send out weekly emails with our promos (no more than once a week and will not share your info with anyone) for fun stuff like Sun Warrior, glass straws, my fave jewelry, and tomorrow it will be NUTTZO.
Current followers will be entered too 🙂
Today’s workout jam: “Hollywood” by Michael Buble- perfect for steady state cardio
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I would love a pair of wunder unders! I already follow you and I hope hope hope I win 🙂
I’m going to look up the caster oil, I have never heard of that application before — is it just detoxing your organs?
i have no idea exactly how it *works* but that’s what it’s supposed to do
I’ve shied away from castor oil ever since my doctor tried to force me to take it when I was younger. Horrible stuff! I guess on the outside it might not be so bad. The flowers are gorgeous!
take it as in DRINK it?! eww
not going to lie, i’ve tried that. its &*%$&#@ gross.
it sounds horrendous
I love that lulu shirt!! I am checking the website out now to see if I can find it. Hope I can!
it’s the yogi dance shirt
SOunds like a blast-y being on the detox 😉 I love how creative you’ve been with quinoa, though- that rocks! Have a happy V-DAY!
Oooh gawd, I hope I win! I’d love me some lululemon, but I can’t stomach most of the prices.
I just bought my first pair of wunder unders from the outlet in orlando…love them! I could live in them!
Beautiful roses!!!
This Valentine’s Day has been crazy for me. The first Chobani commercial aired today and I’m in it – so it’s definitely been a crazy exciting day unlike any other! 🙂
wow that is amazing!!! congrats 🙂
Oh man I would love to win something from Lululemon. I’m already a follower of your open sky and follow others too and I have YET to win anything from anybody all of this time I’ve been in the blog world lol. Here’s to hoping! 🙂
hi Gina! I signed up to win but I am going to buy a pair for myself anyways. Would you mind telling me what size you wear in the Wunder Under Crops? You look like you are about my size so I’m wondering if I should get the 2 or the 4. Thanks!
i wear a 4
Wunder Unders?! Ahhhh! I almost bought some today! Glad I didn’t yet. 🙂
I am already a follower and would love to win!!
Those pants look super comfy! I’m glad I’m already a follower!
Yay! You’re almost done! I hope you had a wonderful V-Day, even though the Pilot wasn’t there. It will be that much sweeter when he gets home!
Woooo I follow yous on opensky! Slash those muffin tops look SO good:) I can’t wait to see the King’s Speech, I heard it was brilliant!
it was FANTASTIC
Omg. I LIVE in my wunder unders. I’ve been wearing them instead of tights under skirts (with boots) because it’s been so stinking cold in Boston! I was just contemplating a summer crop pair! My rommie calls them my “under roos” because she can never rememeber the actual name. 🙂
they’re the best multi-purpose pants… you can dress them up or down 🙂
Keep the quinoa posts coming! I keep a cooked bowl of it in my fridge at all times and add it to whatever I’m eating. For awhile my boyfriend wasn’t into it and then last night I made veggie fried “rice” but with quinoa instead of white rice and he loved it.
Love ole Michael b.
We have done a castor oil pack before, a very times actually. And to be honest I am not sure if it really helped or not. I read good things about it, and heard from others, but I am not really sure for me it did anything. Maybe I need to do it more often, who knows.
Happy Valentines Day Beautiful!!!!
haha opps I meant to say, a few times (not very)
Ooh! I would love to try the Wunder Under crops. I’ve heard great things about them! Love your blog – and Bella is precious 🙂
Love me some Chipoddle 🙂
Those flowers are beautiful, the Pilot is so cute!
I LOVE LULULEMON!!! I’m an educator there–I live my life in luon! 😉 So comfortable
i work for lulu too 🙂
Sounds like a lovely Valentine’s Day. Are you just ready to jump out of your skin with anticipation and joy now that you have a date for a Pilot reunion?
Your detox has been good for me. I have been getting inspiration from you and trying new foods based on your receipes. It’s been so fun working with new items.
So,THANK YOU!!
um YES. i can’t freaking wait
Thank you for the indepth detox update, Gina!
I am sure it’s been a challenging month for you, but you have gotten thru it like a champ! And I know time flies (when you’re not the person doing it!) but the month has gone by sooo fast (for me!) just reading about it 🙂
Castor oil packs. Such a gem. So wonderful. If you ever have a baby and nurse and have any issues with clogged ducts, castor oil packs are wonderful for loosening up milk clogs…just wanted to chime in with some random lactation educator trivia there. haha!
Have a super VDay night 🙂
wow. my brain just got a wrinkle 😉 i’ll store that nugget of knowledge for future use 🙂
I’m officially your “follower” now on OpenSky too!!!!!!! 🙂
I love reading your blog Gina. You inspire me to make healthy decisions on a daily basis. Love your passion and enthusiasm for healthy eating and living!!! Keep up the good work. 🙂
Reka
thank you! <3
I LOVE lululemon. If I’m receiving emails from you, does that mean that I’m on the list?
yep!
What a fantastic giveaway! Happy Valentines Day 🙂
You are just way too adorable! I can’t believe your detox has already been 20 days…mine’s been 5 weeks! I just added soy [sprouted tofu] back in today..we’ll see how it goes. 🙂 Miss you friend!
5 weeks?! you are a champion.
miss you so much! hope we can hang out again soon!
xoxo
Lululemon giveaway – that’s awesome news!
Dang girl, I’m seriously impressed with your detox skillz. It definitely takes a lot to be creative with what you could and couldn’t eat and still enjoy your food. For us foodies, enjoying it is a major deal!! Wahoo…lululemon. Love it!
I’m loving these giveaways! Not that I need a reason to love you or your blog even more 🙂
I looove lulu and already follow you on opensky! i just got the hot class tank last week! my next up on the list is the no limit tank and of course can never have too many wunders… :)) just had some delish indian food with my favorite indian at my favorite indian restaurant (yup that’s the rest’s name!) 🙂
Those flowers are BEAUTIFUL! How sweet! Good luck with the rest of your Detox!
I am obsessed with the styles lululemon has and need it in my wardrobe asap. I just found the closest store is near my brothers place! Now I have an extra reason to visit, hehe!
I love this post on your detox. I love the fact that you followed it responsibly and gave both the pros and the cons. I especially like the fact that you still had a few treats on the plan, though the no nuts and seeds sounds like absolute torture!
Glad you enjoyed your Valentines Day. Those flowers look lovely 😀
xo
I had never heard of the castor oil thing… heading to good old Wikipedia now!
Castor oil – never again for me 🙁
Good to hear that the detox is making you feel good.
thanks for your review on “the king’s speech” i am going to see it before the oscars, for sure.
love lulu! could live in solely lulu items 24/7.
good work on your detox! i agree…”following rules” grows old pretty fast! all the best with the remaining days (hey – maybe end of detox coincides with return of pilot?! that would be nice!)
Those roses are Beautiful ; )
I would not be able to contain myself from not having those pure 2 raw goodies either! They look so good! Im glad your detox has been going good and your almost done!!! Your glass of wine and chocolate dessert will be more amazing than ever!
Happy Tuesday! U look so pretty in that pic : )
I’ve been loving reading about your detox, and I’m glad to know that you actually feel good. I’ve shied away from them because I felt like “detox” was code word for “Mary Kate Olsen-esque starvation plan.” Thanks for setting my record straight!
A friend of mine is on a detox – well, more of an elimination diet. She’s realized that she has a sensitivity to all sorts of different foods. Our bodies are fascinating things!
Please pick me to win! I just got a job offer to be a trainer at a country club and I need to wear “professional altehic attrie” and all I have is ratty sweats!!! I go today for my first day!!
I found your blog not too long ago and I just LOVE it. You are truly an inspiration to me. Reading your blog has rekindled my motivation to workout again. Thank you for all you do!!!
welcome to the little blog 🙂 thank you! hope to see you around more often <3
xoxo
I was really worried when I started reading about the castor oil because I thought you were going to say you drank some. Women drink castor oil to try to induce labor (I guess the violent diarrhea can bring on labor?) and I’ve heard it’s very unpleasant! At least your way shouldn’t have any of those side effects 🙂
Violent diarrhea bringing on labor plus the above mentioned milk clogs have me more than a little traumatized to be a woman, right at this moment. hahah :O
OMG you look so pretty in that pic!!! I LOVE your shirt!!! 🙂
thanks girl! it’s the yogi dance tank
wunder under crops= second skin! LOVE them and gorgeous roses! Im headed to the phoenix Lulu today actually!!!! Hope you have a great day!
It’s been so interesting to read about your detox, but I agree that I prefer to determine my own diet, rather than have someone else tell me what I can/can’t eat. You totally deserve an entire BOTTLE of vino on Saturday for sticking with this. 😉
I just bought a pair of wunder under crops this past weekend. I wore them to yoga last night and LOVED them! For a reader’s request, would you mind do a list of your favorite lululemon items? I’m eying several things right now, but would love your opinion.
I LOVE lululemon! I just recently checked out the store in my hood. I must say, I’m already addicted!! This is such a good giveaway. Congrats to whoever wins it!
When something is off limits, that is when you want it the most.
Preface: I’ve always been a dessert fiend. I’d eat dessert after every dinner AND lunch.
OK, so: I haven’t eaten sugar in a little over a month and at first I was craving it with every fiber of my being. But now? I don’t want it at all. The thought of eating something sweet makes my stomach churn. Instead of craving chocolate cake for lunch, I want real food. Natural sugars from fruits and veggies are plenty sweet for me now. In short: I promise it gets so much easier.