With no big plans over the weekend, we used the time to get back to square one. The tree went to the curb, we vacuumed up the last of the {visible} needles, and we spent time brainstorming and dreaming. Numbers were crunched, vacations mapped, renovations discussed {fingers crossed!} and budgets set.
As much as I love the magic of Christmas, getting back to square one feels so good.
After being betrayed by my body, I realized it was actually me betraying it. Deciding to show it some love led me to realize this week should be one of a food detox. I'll spend the next few days weaning my body off of dairy, grains, sugars, and... :: jitters :: caffeine. Then three days of a juice cleanse.
I'm halfway into day one and feel terrible and wonderful at the same time, which means it's working.
Anyways, I'm wondering what you've done to get back to square one. Or are you still living amid holiday decorations like Noodle wishes she could be? My little darling keeps asking where the presents and lights went. It's breaking my heart. Except the house looks so much neater I can't say I regret packing it away. Until next year, of course. When it becomes magic again. Amazing how that works, huh?
What's your favorite way to start fresh/ get back to square one?
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Love the idea of a food cleanse! I always feel like I've started fresh again at the beginning of a new workout routine.
ReplyDeleteI started out the New Year by putting everything Christmas away on Jan 2nd. On Jan 3rd I went back to my low-carb, high protein diet. I feel so much better after all the garbage I ate over the holidays. I've lost five pounds and my clothes fit better and I have more energy. I don't know why I poison myself like that when I know that I feel better not eating carbs!
ReplyDeleteWe put away the Christmas stuff before the kids went back to school, and I've been slowly cleaning up the house. I also started a food/exercise diary to help me keep track for my goal of losing 5 lbs. by the end of January.
ReplyDeleteWhenever I feel overwhelmed, visually clearing the decks always helps.
Wow Carrie- That's a lot to cut out "cold turkey." I've had to cleanse myself of sugar several times and it always results in several days of tears... Hang in there (and when you feel like you're going to lose your mind- eat an apple!)
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