Lessons Learned

Liz and I seem to be thinking in tandum these days.  Her last blog Lessons Learned had some excellent points that everyone trying this program needs to read.

This is NOT about deprivation, starvation, denial, or misery - if you feel any of these on the plan, then email me immediately.  This is about health, energy, sleep, peace and finding a better "happy place" with food and drink.

Even with planning, in 21 days, it is likely you are not going to be able to follow the plan exactly as prescribed.  If life gets in the way, just do the best you can and think ahead for future challenges.

My biggest challenge is when I am on call.  I have not figured out how to take a blender to work - AND our night time choices are limited in the Cafeteria at the hospital.  Also, my duty hours on call are very unpredictable.  I have found myself at night staring at the vending machine choosing the lesser of 37 evils.  That being said, I have gotten better at packing healthy, nutrient rich snacks to have for emergencies - fruit, nuts, kale chips, and lots of water.

And Liz, I am with you sister - after Clairify, white bread makes me gag!