You are starving us are the words my teenage daughter used as we worked through our first Shred10. I really wasn't starving her, she was just being forced to eat fruits and vegetables instead of fruit snacks and candy. And yes I have to admit that the first few days were very difficult. Trying to figure out snacks getting used and no caffeine, but after that, things began to perk up.
Fast forward three months, I'm gearing up for my fourth Shred10! My first Shred was a game changer. After years of diets and detoxes, I've finally found a plan that works. Despite its restrictive nature, Shred10 is far from that. Some things like caffeine and alcohol need to be eliminated in order to completely detoxify our bodies, others like gluten and dairy we cut out because they cause inflammation throughout our bodies. That's the hard part!
It's time to get a little creative. You CAN have snacks, you CAN eat a normal dinner. Just choose wisely! Raw cut veggies, whole fruits, and hard boiled eggs are the perfect answer to a rumbling belly. Hummus and guacamole are great dips for your favorite veggies. Mix dairy free yogurt with natural peanut butter for a delicious fruit dip. Hit the bulk foods department at the local grocery store to create nutritious nut, seed, and dried fruit mixes for an on the go snack. Become a label reader! Some of our favorite "healthy" snacks aren't as healthy as you think once you familiarize yourself with what's actually on the ingredient list.
Three months have made some major positive changes to my health! Yes, weight loss and more energy are awesome, but so is resetting my body to crave brussel sprouts over brownies. Don't get me wrong, I still love a good gluten free chocolate chip cookie. But my tastes have changed to crave whole foods over anything from a factory.
Hopefully, my experiences will make you want to make a change too!
