Socialize + Detox = ??

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Comment by olessa pindak on January 21, 2010 at 12:56pm

Thanks for following up! Please see the result here...
http://community.wholeliving.com/profiles/blogs/surprise-there-are-...

Comment by Courtney on January 21, 2010 at 12:40pm

So, what did you end up doing? I'm curious since I am conflicted with the same problem tomorrow, im fine with the food, it's the wine i cannot resist!

Comment by Sadie Kingsbury on January 7, 2010 at 8:27pm

I love the thoughts placed here. It helped me realize I am not alone in my struggle with this.

Comment by tiff on January 7, 2010 at 1:58pm

Choose something that you feel good about. While it is important not to beat yourself up it is also important to fill your body with foods and beverages that will leave you feeling healthful.

Comment by Kathy on January 6, 2010 at 9:28pm

I agree with Mariana. It is about being balanced - so don't beat yourself up. I myself had this issue yesterday twice in the evening. I saw my family and my aunt and uncle came by to visit too. My Italian Mother whipped up some sausages and meatballs, pasta, salad, steak, and homemade bread, etc etc. Homemade bread is one of my ultimate favorites but I somehow summoned all my willpower and resisted, sticking to my soup. Then later went to see friends before they deploy overseas and they chose an Italian restaurant to go to! I successfully avoided this one sticking to the plan but with hungry eyes. It soon passed though because I knew I had already eaten my soup and I felt good- nourished but not overly full. Just remember its only for a short time and it's for your own body's good! You'll be done detox before you know it!

Comment by Sarah Engler on January 6, 2010 at 6:43pm

I went to a Thai restaurant the night before the liquid detox and found a brown rice/veggie/tofu stirfry that seemed appropriate. I think you've earned it with your mostly liquid day.

Comment by olessa pindak on January 6, 2010 at 6:38pm

Thank you Mariana, for those calming words of wisdom! I'll let you know how it goes!

Comment by Mariana Miguel on January 6, 2010 at 6:30pm

I haven't dined out during the detox, but I have had lunch out this week and I did eat a couple things that were in the "foods to exclude" list, such as bread and soda. If you do eat something that's "forbidden", don't beat yourself up for it. Excluding something from your life completely (even if just for a week) is harsh. Is doing it worth the trouble? If following the diet plan to the letter is going to keep you from having a good time with your friends, let go of the detox diet for a meal. You can always jump back in the detox bandwagon tomorrow morning and have a light, healthy breakfast. Remember, this is a Whole Living action plan. Sacrificing your mind and your heart over your body is not the point. The secret for a balanced life is in making the right choices, not in sticking to hard-fast rules. Enjoy your Thai dinner! : )