Phase 2 of my detox begins because I failed phase 1 dismally! #detoxbodyandmind

Well hello, how are you? My last post included lots of fabulous advise about starting a detox just as the school holidays where about to start. I am sorry to say I failed dismally! Diets have never worked for me. As soon as I tell myself I cant have coffee, chocolate, less carbs etc. its all I think about. The approach that works best for me is to take a healthy balanced approach while getting active. I did manage to have decaf coffee and I have no trouble with detoxing my thoughts but 'treating myself' with fatty or sugary food is a weakness Id like to work on.

Now that the warmer weather has arrived we pull out the BBQ and buy lots of salad and fresh fruit. It is the snacking that I need to look at, as this often happens when I sit down to write or late in the afternoon when we sit on the front verandah with friends. Its funny these habits we have that are wrapped up in emotion and memory. Food becomes comfort, a reward, a celebration, a craving, often a want more than a need.

So what I am going to try is only mindful eating for the next 2 days.

Mindful eating

*Eat with my full attention on the flavour and texture of the food.
*Eat slowly and with awareness
*Eat away from the computer
*Have a healthy snack options ready for the front verandah or BBQ gatherings
*Have a healthy snack option for the writing days

and the most important step

Get to know what this desire is, that you are trying to fulfil with food. Sit with the feeling and resist the unhealthy snack. Feel the self control. Feel empowered by choosing foods the body is nourished by rather than impulsively being attracted to the foods on the detox 'foods to avoid' list.

I will let you know how I go

Phase 2 - Detox Plan!

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 FARM UPDATE
Howard and I have never seen the farm look so lush and green. I look forward to taking lots of photos and sharing what is happening in my next post.  
Bye for now
Nel