Post Detox Blues- Reflections

It’s been a little over a month since I’ve completed my detox. To my surprise, the first 7 days post detox was difficult. I began to experience anxiety about which foods I should reintroduce back into my body. On day 3 post detox, I felt so indecisive that I decided to just drink water and tea all day. Yes, I have been mentally going through it. While it has been mentally draining at times, I really like the way I am thinking about food. I’ve never had an awareness around food this way. Perhaps it really is true, that in 21 days you can either break or create a new habit.

This detoxing process is teaching me how to listen to my body and fuel it based on need and not want. While detoxing, I remembered thinking about how much I loved popcorn and how I was eager to complete the detox so that I could get back to it. Post detox I tried to eat my favorite garlic herb popcorn and well…. the thrill was gone. It’s amazing how my taste buds have changed in 21 days.

Some days are still a struggle between what I want and what my body needs.

Peace.