Karen_E's blog

Posted: 2 days 17 hours ago

Before I dive back into the world of Clean, I’ve decided to try out another program. Spent/Revive* is a six-week health and wellness program designed to address the concept of adrenal fatigue. The term Spent refers to the state of...

Product Review: LL’s Magnetic Clay Baths

Posted: 4 days 4 min ago

A successful detox program involves both allowing your body to release accumulated toxins from your cells as well as helping it flush those toxins out of your system. Without proper elimination, those newly released toxins could continue to circulate throughout your blood steam and end up becoming lodged in your cells all over again. That’s why it’s important to drink a lot of water and get enough fiber, either through fiber-rich foods or supplements. Fiber bonds to toxins, helping to draw them out of the body.

Toxins can also exit your body through your skin. In my case, it seems...

Are you pH balanced?

Posted: 6 days 17 hours ago

It’s funny how things come together sometimes. After I reviewed the Ancient Minerals transdermal magnesium, the folks with the company generously offered to send me one of their clay detox bath kits if I ever wanted to do a more thorough detox. When I was getting ready to start the Clean program, I remembered their offer and asked them to send me a kit.

In...

“Clean,” Interrupted

Posted: 6 days 23 hours ago

My detox was derailed yesterday when my uncle lost his long battle with cancer. I ate a Clean breakfast and lunch and then spent the afternoon with family, helping to write Greg’s obituary and sharing stories. When my mom suggested we order pizza, I was in no shape to argue. I suppose I could have just had a salad and tried to eat as Clean as possible, but who I am trying to kid. I wanted that pizza. I figured...

“Clean” – One Week Down

Posted: 1 week 4 days ago

I have officially completed one week of eating Clean! I almost gave in to my coffee and crepe cravings yesterday, but in the end I persevered. I made a great zucchini puree last night (see below) that restored my faith in soups. (I’ve learned the secret to a good soup is the broth; when I tried to puree broccoli with...

“Clean” – Struggling on Day 6

Posted: 1 week 6 days ago

I am struggling and cranky today. I miss food. Hot, cooked, steaming food. I knew the weekend would be hard because that is when I usually ease up on my diet and indulge a bit.

I have a feeling I am going to be eating lots of hummus

Yesterday, I had a good lunch (more hummus plus quinoa salad and...

“Clean” – Day 5

Posted: 2 weeks 2 hours ago

I have made it to day 5 of my cleanse without any major problems. On Wednesday, I felt very tired during the day, but my energy level picked up later and I actually got a lot done. I also had some great meals — a mango and pineapple smoothie with coconut milk, and homemade hummus with sliced cucumbers and carrots. Dinner was some leftover leek and asparagus soup (pureed this time), which was still great. Yesterday was a bit more difficult — I felt spacey throughout most of the day and didn’t get a lot of...

My Aha Moment

Posted: 2 weeks 1 day ago

I recently recorded this segment for Mutual of Omaha’s Aha Moment campaign, in which people share stories of defining moments that have changed their lives. In my video, I talk about starting this blog and how I got started on the path towards eating a healthier diet.
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Detox Soup

Posted: 2 weeks 2 days ago

Day 2 on the Clean program and everything is going great. As predicted, there was a lot of indulging over vacation: pizza, beer, and some of the best donuts I have ever had at the Donut Haus in Estes Park. But it was all a little hard on my digestive system, so I was actually looking forward to starting the Clean program after we got back. I’ve been having smoothies for breakfast (which is what I usually do anyway), salads for lunch (ditto), and soups for dinner. The...

Back to the Detox, and Other News

Posted: 4 weeks 5 days ago

After getting distracted by my Blue Zones book from the library and actually reading some fiction again, I am back to reading Clean. For some reason, I am even more excited now to go through the Clean detox program. Maybe it’s because...