Seven Steps to Prepare for a Detox
1. Detox your thoughts.
Colon Cleansing Centre now holds meditation programs 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month. If you haven't tried meditation before, now might be the right time.
2. Monitor your caffeine intake.
Most detox programs include an intermittent period that prohibits caffeine. If you are a coffee lover and can’t imagine a morning without it, this might be the biggest hurdle to overcome. To avoid caffeine withdrawals, start to cut back a week prior to starting your detox. Take out that afternoon cup, swap it with decaf, or do half-caf. Continue with your morning cup and so on. This will make the transition easier. If you like to drink something warm in the morning, switch to a herbal or naturally decaffeinated tea during your detox period.
Tip: We all know caffeine can help with bowel movements. If you find yourself backed up on your detox, add some celery and bone or veggie broth to your diet or try some magnesium citrate to get things moving.
3. Do a clean out - a Colonic program can help you get started.
Book in for some colonics to help start the mind-body-gut connection and also to help resist temptation by eliminating that foggy brain. Clean out your fridge and pantry of the foods that you know will not serve you or your body well while on the detox.
4. Hydration – Our bodies detox through the night so good to have good drinking practices throughout the day.
Staying hydrated is important whether you’re detoxing or not, but you’ll likely be drinking more water as you go through the detox process. In preparation for this, be sure to replace the filter on your water filtration system before you get started. It will be easier to drink if it tastes clean!
5. Prepare your Spring Cleanse shopping list.
You’ll want to follow your detox program to the letter, so prepare your grocery list before you start. While you will be eliminating many food options from your diet during the process, there are plenty of food options you can choose from to keep you satisfied, from carbs to fruits and veggies to animal and plant-based proteins.
Tip: Don’t shop hungry! Those salty chips and tasty sweets will look extra-tempting when you’re fighting the hunger pangs.
6. Meal prep
We’re all busy with family, work, and other responsibilities. It can be tough to think about taking the time to prepare a healthy meal after a long day. By preparing several servings in advance, you eliminate this hassle and can still eat well with minimal effort. Choose recipes that make multiple servings, separate them into individual servings, and then refrigerate or freeze the extras.
7. Know that perfection is impossible that’s why we are starting now to prepare.
It’s important to always show yourself grace. The reality is, we aren’t perfect! We set out with the best intentions, but sometimes things don’t always go exactly to plan. Just a friendly reminder not to let that be a reason to give up. Sometimes too much change at once can be just that, too much! Know what a realistic goal is, do your best, and don’t be too hard on yourself in the process. Consistency is more important than perfection.