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7/24/2012 0 Comments

CARB FREE DETOX - Days 1-2

As many of you know, I live a fairly low carb lifestyle and this is because my body just doesn't process carbohydrates like "normal" people. 

I have been living on about 60g of carbs per day (not including veges) for almost 3 years and have felt good.  Lately though, I have been gaining a few pounds, feeling "slow", bloated and my allergies have been worse which are all signs to me that my body is in need of a detox of carbs.  So last week I decided to do my CARB FREE DETOX for 2 weeks and my husband decided to join me.

Because I've already did this detox for 8 weeks 3 years ago to clear out my system of glucose, I'm just doing 2 weeks now.

If you have ever went carb free, you will understand that the first 4 days are the hardest, since the body is trying to clear out the remaining glucose from your system and it WANTS you to eat carbs.  Sugar is a drug in the eyes of your body.  Detoxing really does mean "detoxing". 

Last time DAY 4 was the WORST for me.  I was so agitated and my body was fighting.  I woke on Day 5 not knowing what to expect (except I was ready to just cave it in!) but actually awoke feeling a calm in my body and no more physical cravings.

DAY 1: Had a large breakfast of Eggs, & Bacon....I still have my coffee (black) but we're all not perfect!  Hubby & I went to Spearfish Canyon to do some hiking & exploring and were out for about 4 hours.  NO Fatigue (which is the first question I get from Carb-Lovers)...we ended up at the Spearfish Chophouse for steaks, grilled veges & salad.  Felt great!  I am already starting to feel not so groggy.

DAY 2:  I found a protein shake that tastes great & has 5g of carbs per 2scoops so I had that with some egg whites & bacon.  This breakfast is my fallback as I'm not much of a morning person...and don't want to think to hard on that first meal.  Really had some good energy all day.  I taught a 1-hour Aqua Power class and during the class a couple of people asked me how much coffee I had that day because I had so much energy.  I normally have about 3 cups of coffee...same on that day...so the energy was more about the carb free detox then anything.  I was planning on putting some fish on the grill but the wind/storms had other plans.  I put together some chicken, pecans, celery & onion mixed with a little low fat mayo on a bed of lettuce.  Not the most creative or complex meal but it worked.  Then had a snack of gouda cheese later in the evening as I watched Hell's Kitchen & Masterchef.  Why do I love cooking shows even more when I'm detoxing? 
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    Teri Lang Patterson

    Certified Fitness Instructor & Coach specializing in Aqua Power Training, Kickboxing, Weight Training & Yoga. 

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