So this years
resolutions were all about becoming healthier, fitter and simply feeling
awesome in my own body- as I’ve never really felt that yet I thought it’s time
for a change!!
Well. It’s April now
and I can’t really say that I’ve done a lot.. That’s why I’m starting this
blog. I want to get a move on so I will document my process- for myself and for
others that are interested.
First of all, I
thought it’s good to start with a detox week. I’m doing something that’s called
alkaline fasting/diet. Basically, you only eat alkaline things – acid is bad
for you :P
Alkaline food is generally vegetables, fruits and some nuts. Yes, that’s it. No
dairy products, no meat or fish, no bread or pasta and just spring water- no alcohol, no
softdrinks etc.
Moreover, you
shouldn’t eat raw vegetables/fruits after 2pm, you shouldn’t eat anything at
all after 6pm and make sure to provide your body with enough water- try to
drink at least 2-3 litres a day.
Sounds tough I know-
especially when you’re like me and you love pasta and cheeeeese and stuff like
that. But I want to discipline myself only for this one week.
It’s recommended to
drink a pint of Epsom salt a day before you want to start the detox and again
when you’re halfway through. It tastes disgusting and it makes you run for the
toilet every hour – so you should really do this on a Saturday or Sunday when
you know you don’t have to go out of your flat/house.
Also of course-
exercise! I’m using this app called „Seven“. It’s great when you (like me) just
started exercising regularly – or want to start. In the free version there are
12 different exercises. Each exercise
lasts 30 seconds then you have a 10 seconds pause. So basically, this workout
routine only takes you seven minutes and everyone can spare seven minutes a
day.
When you’re more
advanced you can simply change it to 40 seconds or something- whatever you
like. I think it’s a good app to start exercising. Of course the exercises will
get boring after a while when you’re only using the free version but I will
continue using this app for as long as I’m not bored with it. (I won’t pay
anything though)
My biggest issue are
my thighs so I do squats when I’m brushing my teeth for a week now. I only come
to about 40-50 though. It’s tough when you’ve got thoothpaste running down your
chin already :P
In my next post I
will give you some ideas of what I eat in a day. I hope I inspired you to try
out the alkaline diet too and I hope you enjoyed reading my post.
Until then,
x
katsees
thank you :)
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