January

Most people I’ve talked to think January is going to be the hardest month.  I have to agree and am glad it is first.  I have to tell you that I’ve done a cleanse similar to this one for 20 days and was dying at the end, so 30 days is going to be really tough.  One thing I have on my side is that I am mostly vegetarian and have been vegan in the past so I’ve got some good recipes that are meat and dairy free.  I did, however, discover Torchy’s Tacos queso just in time for this...not a good thing.  It is the best queso I’ve ever had!  Someone is going to have to buy me some in February since I can’t spend any money.  I don’t drink coffee or soda on a regular basis so the caffeine shouldn’t be too hard.  I love red wine and beer but went without for nine months with both kids so I know I will survive.  Sugar will be a challenge (especially chocolate) but I am going to include agave nectar and stevia. Social events will be the most difficult and take the most self control but it’s all about  mindset. 

I think the key to this month is going to be preparation.  I'm going to plan meals weekly so I have everything I need and will be satisfied.   I have a few new vegan cookbooks that will help.

And I’ve got two books that have a similar version of the cleanse I am doing so I can reference them for motivational words.

 

I’m going to break the cleanse on January 31^st at my book club meeting.  Our group of amazing ladies has been meeting for four years and I can’t think of better people to celebrate with!