Today I am planning to start a one week “detox”. What exactly am I talking about here?
“Detox” can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. In a broad sense, I believe that a detox is like a reset or a recharge. For example, I am resetting what I eat by doing a week of fairly clean eating – no soy, no dairy, no added sugars, etc. I am also cutting out exercise this week, which I think will be fairly easy to do!
Another example is that I have heard of people going on a technology detox, where they do not use their computers, smartphones, or TVs for a certain period of time. As you can see, there are many different types of ways to “detox”. Have you done anything like this before? How did it go for you?
While starting a detox can be hard, I have found that they can be a great way to jump start a goal you are working towards. Of course, if you are doing something that involves your health, like changing up your diet or exercise, you will want to check with your doctor first. As you can imagine, there are a huge variety of “detoxes” out there, and some of them are not very good for you, so getting a professional’s approval is important.
If you have the time and are willing to do so, I challenge you to consider whether any type of detox would be a beneficial way to change something up in your life.