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The key to change is to let go of fear

By Laurie | April 7, 2010

Today my co-worker popped by my desk for our afternoon chat with a piece of paper fresh off the printer in her hand. What was on that paper you ask? It was the directions to a detox and diet (more on that later), and she politely asked if I would join her in doing it in order to keep her honest.

You may know that I am a perpetual dieter. I have done them all. I also have hyperthyroidism and PCOS. My metabolism is broken. I’m confident of that. Still, I drink my breakfast, lunch on salads, and scarf down turkey burgers for dinner. I have my weaknesses. Starbucks is one of them. I try my best though. I order nonfat and lite whenever possible. I don’t drink alcohol, except on rare occasions.

I’ve already derailed this post, but the point is I’m going to do the Fat Smash Diet (yeah, yeah… the one from VH1′s Celebrity Fit Club) and offer my support to my friend. Dave and I had already been talking about rejoining the gym and stocking only fruits and veggies for at-home snacking. This seemed perfect and timely, and honestly, needed.

In the first phase food choices should be eaten raw, grilled or steamed. Fats are limited to a maximum of 3 tablespoons, with 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil per day. Allowed foods include unlimited fruits and vegetables (except white potatoes or avocado), chickpeas, lentils, tofu, and beans. It also permits limited amounts of brown rice; low-fat, skim, or soy milk; oatmeal; low-fat yogurt; egg whites; and herbal tea. This is the total menu for nine days.

We rushed to the grocery store after work and walked out with a basket full of organic fruit and vegetables. I will officially start Monday, but I figured it’s never too early. Updates to come, I’m sure. Prepare to support me and get ready for my bitching. Just watch out, or I’ll eat you. Kidding.

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