Hi everyone!

It’s Day 18 of my 28 day detox diet, so I’ve just ten more days to go!  Woo hoo!

I haven’t updated this blog for a few days, as it’s been a crazy week for me.  My husband had to go to London to testify as a witness in a high-profile trial this week.  It was a stressful time for the family.

I had thought that I could get on with a lot of writing while he was away.  However, once the girls were in bed, I found myself flopping in front of the TV and ended up dozing there three nights in a row!

However, I’m happy to report that the diet is going great!  I’ve stuck to it faithfully this week, ignoring the temptations of biscuits, cakes and sweets.

A colleague of mine remarked that he definitely had noticed that my face looked thinner.  I had noticed that myself.  I also feel that my clothes are a little looser and my skin and hair is in better condition.  This makes it all feel worthwhile.

Here are ten good reasons why you should eat the detox way:

1. You’ll lose excess weight – Carol advises you not to weigh yourself until the end of the diet, so I’ll find out in ten days time how much weight I’ve lost.  The last time I went on this diet I lost just under a stone (11lbs).
2. Cellulite will diminish – Cellulite is believed to be caused by toxin build up in fatty tissue.  By following a detox diet and dry body brushing before bathing, you should notice a reduction in cellulite.
3. You’ll feel more energetic – I must admit that I haven’t felt very energetic this week, but I don’t think that has anything to do with this diet.  Last weekend, I felt a lot more energetic than usual.
4. You’ll get fewer colds – All the extra vitimins consumed during this detox should help to ward off colds and flu.  My daughters both had really bad colds when I started this diet, and I didn’t catch it!  Coincidence?  Maybe. 
5. You’ll get rid of bloating – I think the noticable difference in my face and the looseness of my clothes has a lot to do with me being less bloated, rather than simply losing weight. 
6. Your skin will look smoother – I have noticed that my skin looks much better since starting this diet.
7. You’ll enjoy better health – This diet is very low in fat, very high in vitimins, nutrients and anti-oxidants.  How can you not be healthier on it?!
8. Your hair will shine – I have noticed that my hair looks far more healthy and shiny.
9. You’ll feel calmer – It has been a stressful week this week, but I suppose I may have felt the effects more on a poorer diet.  I’m happy to report that I did not turn to comfort foods, as I have done in the past.
10. You can lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol – The only fats you eat on this diet are healthy ones from nuts and seeds and olives.

So, why not give it a go?  Now is the perfect time to detox, in preparation of the forthcoming festive season.

Thanks for visiting!