detoxing.

[Nicole_98]

hiya does anyone have any advice on how to kick start my detox, im still signed off work until 30th so i want to lose a few pounds before i go back as i do not want to feel all groggy when i go back.. any advice or tips please please comment or message. thank you ! x

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Hello, Nicole_98, and welcome to the forum

I'm not sure what you mean by "detox": our bodies are designed to deal with any waste products that might build up and if our liver, kidneys and skin are working well, that's all that's needed theguardian.com/lifeandstyl....

If you're thinking in terms of a healthier lifestyle, my tip would be to eat well, real food, home cooked; avoid processed foods - and that includes anything labeled low fat or diet or light, all heavily processed; reduce the carbohydrates that tend to fill the plate - bread, potatoes, rice, pasta - those starchy foods make most of us feel sluggish; increase veg and don't be afraid of healthy fats e.g. cooking with olive oil and butter.

This is a busy place with loads of support and information to help you on your way and we've put everything you need into this Welcome Newbies post. I recommend joining a weekly weigh in and using the Daily Diary healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

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[Nicole_98 in reply to BridgeGirl]

hey so by detox i mean cutting out the crap and giving my body a cleanse so il feel even better about changing my life style, thank you this does help massively. x

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Nicole_98]

Great, that's the way to go

To make it more interesting, you could give yourself mini-challenges e.g. finding a new veg each week (one you've never had or haven't had for ages) and try two or three different ways of cooking it. You'll pick up loads of ideas at the Daily Diary - all directions in the Welcome Newbie post I've linked for you

[Nicole_98 in reply to BridgeGirl]

Thankyou so much, just doing my exercises then il have a read x

[Tiggerr in reply to Nicole_98]

Welcome Nicole. Under that definition, I'd cut out the crap focusing more on unprocessed food and drink.

Many of us here follow lchf. For me, limiting carbs has had a positive effect.

[Lytham 3 stone]

Hiya, would you like to join our Christmas Challenge? Here's the link, hope to see you there! x

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