One week down, one to go. At this point you are likely through the most challenging symptoms. You have probably found a rhythm, are recognizing how good you feel, how well you are sleeping and you are motivated to finish this out. For most people, any cravings have subsided and at this point, many people start asking, can I just keep going?!

Stay present this week, really observe and reflect in your journal what has changed for you. Write about the things you are currently doing when you feel your best. That way, when you lose this feeling, you can look back and remind yourself of those exact habits…eating less inflammatory foods, not drinking alcohol, prioritizing sleep, journaling, staying more present…whatever it is, WRITE IT DOWN. While you feel you may never forget it, you will.

You might have noticed that weekends are the most challenging. Going out to dinner, meeting for cocktails and sipping more coffee are ingrained in our society. How did you keep yourself busy? Were you able to engage in social activities and just abstain from the alcohol, caffeine and desserts or did you decide to stay in and avoid social situations altogether? Navigating social events is a huge challenge for many of my clients. The cleanse highlights this even more. I encourage you to consider how you can set better boundaries for yourself, so you can indulge at times, but more often than not, feel your best.

In addition to meals and drinks, there are self care practices that can enhance our detoxification pathways naturally. Please see the handout below to learn some practices you can integrate into your weekly/monthly routine to optimize your day to day detoxification.

As you near the end, many people are ready to give up the shakes, but not how they feel. Explore this about yourself in your journal. Start thinking about and write down WHAT will change going forward. 1-3 things, nothing more. Make it realistic and achievable.