NEW YEARS DETOX WITH RECIPE AND EXERCISES 12/31/12

It's New Year's Eve day:) We are in for a busy, busy day!!! After my day's workout, I will be shopping for my New Years detox!!! Then, off to The Mountain for a day of skiing, snow boarding and tubing with the kids. Then, Just dance on the Wii as we wait for the ball to drop.

My New Years detox is complicated because there are so many components involved into a healthy detox.

First is your diet cleanup. Cleaning up my diet is the first and main component.
I will start tomorrow will a great detoxifying juice for breakfast (looking for foods and spices to aid in digestion, alleviating gas and bloating) fennel, celery, lemons, ginger etc...)

Lunch: A detoxifying soup (lots of spices... coriander, cumin, low sodium veg. broth)

Dinner: EGGPLANT STEW....Why? because eggplants are a great detoxifying food and this recipe is low in carbs, calories and very filling. This recipe serves 10!! So, adjust accordingly.

EGGPLANT STEW from sparkpeople.com

1 eggplant (1 and 1/2 pounds), cut in 2 inch cubes (approximately) ; the eggplant can be either peeled or unpeeled. the recipe works either way.
3-4 zucchini, sliced
2-3 summer squash, sliced
sliced mushrooms (8 oz.)
garlic crushed ( 1 teaspoon)
1 large onion, chopped coarse
1 can of diced tomatoes (15 oz.)
olive oil (1 tablespoon)
1 can of chickpeas (optional)
salt
pepper to taste
1 tablespoon of Szechuan sauce or chili powder if desired

Directions

In a large pot (about 10-12 quarts) add Olive oil, garlic and onion. Cover and cook under medium flame about 5-10 minutes, then add mushrooms. Continue cooking, 5-10 minutes, and add tomatoes.
When the mixture begins to bubble add eggplant, reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes, then add the zucchini and the squash. Continue cooking for approximately 30 minutes longer until all the vegetables are tender. Add chickpeas and spices.

This meal plan will take me thru Wednesday. I will post Thursday meal plan on Wednesday.

 

The SECOND component to my detox is exercise.

First, you need a lot of cardio to burn extra fat. (anything you prefer....walking, jogging, hiking, skiing)

Strength training to increase your metabolism throughout the day and night!!!(body weight or weights)

And great yoga stretches to help alleviate blocked digestion and aid in fluid retention.

Here are a few great Yoga stretches.

 

Extended Triangle Pose

Utthita Trikonasana

Extended Side Angle Pose

Utthita Parsvakonasana

Continue stretches for as long as you need!!!!

Ending with a restorative pose.

 

Reclining Bound Angle Pose

Supta Baddha Konasana

Here are the benefits to this pose.
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Benefits

• Stimulates abdominal organs like the ovaries and prostate gland, bladder, and kidneys
• Stimulates the heart and improves general circulation
• Stretches the inner thighs, groins, and knees
• Helps relieve the symptoms of stress, mild depression, menstruation and menopause

I hope everyone has a happy and safe New Years eve!!!!
Until Wednesday!!!
LIVE, LAUGH AND LOVE!!!!