Anything that requires me to give up certain food groups is a risky gamble. Still, I loved the feeling of eating so many whole foods and, in particular, sipping freshly made juices—though this was made significantly easier thanks to my lifesaving Breville juicer. If I want to lose weight, I'll stick with whole foods, sure, but I won't consider anything off-limits. I've always been a pretty healthy eater, and I am a big fan of meal planning——both because its good for my body and my budget.
But having to consider certain foods off-limits and knowing I wasn't allowed to snack if I felt hungry made me think about my diet a little too much. I checked the clock countless times each morning waiting for lunchtime, and then after I was through with my solid meal, I lamented the fact that I couldn't eat solids again for 24 hours.
All that obsessing led to my eventual lentil slip. Erin, on the other hand, tends to throw together random meals based on what she has in the cupboard——or else she'll head to a hot dog vendor for a quick and cheap dinner. For her, the most enlightening part of the cleanse was putting more effort into her meal choices. Bringing her lunch to work every day helped her cut down on added sodium in processed foods, and it let her have total control over what was in her meal.
I always knew I was a grazer at heart, but I thought I'd gotten better. I keep my hand away from the office candy dish and I portion out my snacks instead of eating cereal straight from the box.
But each night of the cleanse, Erin and I would prepare our evening juices and our lunches for the following afternoon. And each night I would catch myself about to pop a spare Brussels sprout in my mouth——and not just once or twice, but up to maybe ten times.
Sure, Brussels sprouts aren't the worst things to nosh on, but surely I must be snacking more than I realized. Since my little lentil breakdown, I've made more of an effort to watch what I'm inadvertently eating, and my jeans are feeling a little looser at a result. I found out how important friends can be when it comes to losing weight. I could never have lasted as long as I did without Erin's support, and I'm sure I would have snuck lentils four days sooner if she wasn't watching my back.
Now I know that if I ever need to go on a serious diet, I'm definitely enlisting a friend or family member. Studies have shown that people who try a weight-loss program with a buddy lose more weight—and keep it off longer— than those who go it alone. I know I shouldn't rely on a cup of joe to get my day started, but I savor my walk to work with a steaming cup of hazelnut coffee. I still start my day with coffee, but I've downsized to a smaller cup.
The same goes for a nice glass of red wine with dinner. Sure, I don't need it, but I love the ritual of sharing a meal and a nice bottle of Merlot with friends. Life is too short to cut out all my vices just to see the scale drop a pound or two. So while I still wouldn't mind looking like Gwyneth, I won't be giving up my favorite treats anytime soon. To get our top stories delivered to your inbox, sign up for the Healthy Living newsletter.
So when she started promoting her weight-loss success using something called the Clean cleanse, I threw caution—and solid foods—to the wind.
By Kate Stinchfield Updated September 08, Pin FB More. Junger recommends you follow the cleanse for up to 21 days. I lasted a measly five. Keep adding more, so the mixture isn't quite soup but stays very moist.
Continue doing this until millet is tender and has at least doubled in size about 20 minutes. Add herbs and artichoke hearts during the last few minutes of cooking and taste for texture. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm. Season salmon with sea salt and black pepper. Once oil is hot, add salmon pieces and brown, cooking each side for about 2 minutes.
After you flip them the first time, add snow peas and carrots, and after the salmon's second sides are browned, begin to toss everything gently several times as you add ginger and garlic.
Cook until fragrant and all vegetables are tender, then add a few splashes of tamari and vinegar, and taste, adjusting if needed. Place a lid on the pan and allow to steam for another minutes.
Remove lid, stir in cashews and scallions, tossing once or twice to combine before serving. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and serve immediately, or keep in an airtight container in the fridge for several days. Save this article for later by pinning this image and follow Redbook on Pinterest for more ideas. Type keyword s to search.
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Makes 4 quesadillas. The cleanse, developed by Gwyneth's doctor and detox diet specialist, Dr. Alejandro Junger, consists of two liquid meals a day with a solid one no processed foods, dairy, sugar, etc in between. Gwyneth is no stranger to resting her digestive system. She suffered through the Master Cleanse's lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper regimen last year and more recently shed some self-reported extra holiday weight with Dr. Junger's 'Clean' program. Apparently she was pleased enough with the results to use the same detox program again this time around.
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