Alex in Adultland

It’s that time of year again - January Detox.  It feels like only yesterday I was tumbling about waking up at 6, going to Smith’s gym, showering there and then off to Yiddish class in the snow with my pre-packed detox food.  

This year, I had to do something a little more simple as I didn’t have the time or energy for last years extremist dip.  First of all, I already wake up at 6 to get ready for work, so I haven’t been going to the gym.  However, I would like to ease myself into that.  This years detox started Friday with 3 days of nothing but liquids, followed by the past 3 days - nothing but liquids and fruit.  Starting tomorrow, I add raw vegetables and made this apple broccoli salad to bring to work tomorrow to kick it off right.  Not gonna lie - all I can think about it the roasted brussel sprouts over at Putnam’s.  That’s really all I want.  Maybe paired with a steak and some wine, but after that, I’m good. 

Also this year, I’m going to start setting weekly goals.  I read an article in SHAPE this month where some model said her trick is she sets goals for herself and if she accomplishes them, she buys herself something special, like a designer purse.  Unfortunately, as I am rigorously saving to put down money on an apartment, I can’t really afford to bribe myself this week.  But that’s the plan for the future. 

This weeks goals were:

1. Wake up every morning in time to shower before work (already failed)
2. Stick to Detox diet (going super well)