Here’s an idea: let’s not talk detox diets this week.  Instead, let’s talk about simple ways to detox that aren’t dieting.  It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of a detox diet that can miraculously get us back on track to good health (and a few less lbs).  But a true detox is achieved by revisiting the daily habits and choices that may be sabotaging our health one day at a time, with all of those unwanted toxins lingering in our body.

Detox is a great way to “renew” your body this month.  It is defined as (n): a process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances; detoxification and (v): abstain from or rid the body of toxic or unhealthy substances.  Those toxic or unhealthy substances can be found in your favorite beauty, skincare and household cleaning products.  They also can always be found in the body, which is why hydration is absolutely key to getting them out.  

Check out five easy ways to detox without dieting below.  You’ll find that they’re simple, almost mindless ways to get your mind-body wellness on the right track again after the holidays.  I’d love to know how you’re planning to detox this month!  Cheers, Kat
  

Don’t worry; we know you’re probably still in bed as you’re reading this.  We won’t overload you with the year’s hottest detox cleanse plan (but if you wanted to see it, here it is…MKR is trying it).  

But back to today: hopefully your head isn’t splitting open (get yourself some peppermint essential oil STAT if it is).  We know you’re probably not thinking about your New Year’s diet or resolutions…those can start tomorrow.  We’re right there with you.  Today we’re opting to take a quiet moment to instead simply prepare for a happy and healthy new year that starts (tomorrow) with an entire month to recharge, reset and renew.

Recharge.  Reset.  Renew.  We see these words a lot, and most of the time the ideas that go along with them go in one ear and out the other.  Sure, we know we need to be cutting carbs and eliminating sugar, and we know we should try to break a sweat every day.  But those goals can feel like pipe dreams by the end of January.  Instead of pledging to achieve unrealistic notions and hit never-to-reach milestones, we’re going to make small tweaks and changes to our current routines and lifestyles.  And that starts with educating ourselves on the basics to a happier, healthier and fuller life.  

What’s January going to look like?  Each week, we’ll introduce topics that fit into each category: recharge, reset and renew.  Improving our postures.  Becoming a morning person.  Detoxing without dieting.  Going green with our household cleaning supplies.  Finding a bra that finally actually fits.

We’re confident that everyone will get something out of it, no matter where they are on their own wellness journey. This year, instead of getting hung up on the cliche “New Year, New You” idea, we’re promising to invest in ourselves, and we hope you’ll join us.  Cheers, Kat