How do you know if your body (and mind) needs a detox?

To honor my body, I try to do a detox every couple of months, even if I don’t think or feel like I need it before starting.

It always becomes clear to me by Day 2 that I was not living as optimally as I thought I was and I definitely DID need a reset.

From low-grade anxiety, to irregular BMs, to the sniffles, or …

Let’s be honest: we all tend to indulge a little during the holiday season.

There are so many good treats around the office and ugly sweater parties!! (TBH, I love wearing ugly Christmas sweaters).

If you’re like me, extra indulgence (or overeating) can come at a price. I start to feel bloated and distended from all the extra treats and rich foods.

It got so bad one year I had to unbutton my pants after Christmas dinner. …

Every year, I like to take a few days to honor my body and mind with a short detox program.

This year, I’m inviting you to join in!

Detoxing can help you lose weight, improve your energy levels, and start the new year off strong.

But I know it can also be a bit confusing, especially if you are just getting started with making lifestyle healthy changes.

So what exactly is a detox? And how can …

“Your recipes look great, but I cannot eat beans or lentils because of a digestive issue (Dr. recommended diet). What could replace these ingredients if I sign up for your meal plans?”

OMG, do I feel you on that.

In the last three years both my husband and I had periods where we couldn’t eat beans or lentils.

Fortunately, we’ve healed our guts and improved our digestion enough to be able to eat most beans and lentils …

Are you FED UP with other people commenting on your diet?

I bet these sound familiar:

“Plants feel pain too, ya know…”

“Oh, I could NEVER stop eating meat [cheese, eggs, oil, etc]!”

“You’re not fun to hang out with anymore since you stopped eating [insert non-plant based food].”

“Why aren’t you sharing this queso appetizer with us? C’mon just a bite won’t hurt you!”

or, everyone’s “favorite”:

“How do you know you’re …