April is Detox month here at Missi Balison Fitness… Here is what we’ve covered so far:
In part 1 of this series we covered creating a new mindset around detoxing the body, learned about what detox is and the benefits of detoxing.
Part 1.5 (this was a “Saturday-morning-before-Easter-Sunday-great-cup-of-coffee” inspired impromptu post) laid out for you what to do when you run into a weekend of binge eating and what to do to get your body feeling better fast Read it HERE
Today, in Part 2, we are going to dive into the signs your body will give you when you need a detox
Here are a few questions to ask yourself to help you determine if your body is showing you signs that you need a detox:
Skin issues
Do you get rashes, dry patches, acne outbreaks or eczema?
Did you know the skin is the body’s largest organ. It is like a window to what is actually going on inside the body. If your skin is dry, looks flat or you have a lot of eruptions (rashes, patches, acne…) this is a very clear indicator that the body is struggling and needs some help to rid itself of toxins building up on the inside. We can try all the topical solutions in the world and they may work for a short time but if we don’t take a look at what is going on inside, the irritations will continue to pop up.
In the beginning phases of a detox or cleanse you may find that your skin actually gets a little bit worse. This is actually a sign that the toxins are moving through and being removed (through the skin, remember, it is the largest organ in the body so the body knows that it will be the best way to shed the toxins) This effect will be short lived just a few days) and on the other side you will be so pleased with the glow!
Fatigue
If you find that you are constantly lethargic and feeling sluggish, it may very well be time for a detox.
If you often catch yourself needing an “energy boost” up in the middle of the day and have a strong drive toward caffeinated beverages and sugary foods to fire you up and bring you quick burst of energy?
When the the “hit” of caffeine wears off do you find yourself crashing and needing more?
Do you wake up still feeling sluggish even after a “good” nights sleep?
Digestion Issues
Are you often gassy? Bloated? Do you have constipation or diarrhea pretty regularly?
Our colon (the large intestine) has the main job of passing waste (otherwise known as poop). When we eat a lot of processed foods, heavy fat and sugar laden foods and don’t exercise enough, or simply even get enough movement, we collect waste in our colon. “Yuck” is right…we want that stuff out of there! A detox/cleanse can help give the digestive system a break as well as move things through properly and make way for the next round of waste to move through
Feeding your body healthy foods, raw foods and going lighter on fats and heavy proteins for a time can give the body just the rest and additional fiber it needs to get things moving
Brain Fog
All too often we blame lack of focus on having too much to do and trying to multitask. When your cells aren’t burdened with processed foods, sugars, fats and heavy proteins and they are soaking up nutrient dense foods and getting the nourishment they need and want, you will be amazed how much more clearly your brain can function. The clarity you get with a detox is unbelievable. When detoxing, I personally feel like my eyes are wide open, bright and I am ready to take on the world!…Especially after the first 2 days
Headaches
Constant unexplained headaches is a very clear sign that the body is ready for a cleanse. A headaches is a very simple indicator that something in the body is “off”. Sometimes you can pinpoint a headache back to tight neck muscles, dehydration or stress but outside of those things chronic headaches are tell tale that the body is wanting some attention. Getting rid of impurities through a detox will help.
Weight loss plateau
We tend to think that weight loss is about moving more and eating less. While this is a piece of the equation, we have to consider the other factors, especially if your fat loss is stalled. The liver plays a major role in metabolism and when it is burdened with the clutter of toxins it can’t do it’s job as well as it should. A detox will free up the liver to be able to focus on fat metabolism leading to weight loss.
Are you ready to take on a detox of your own??? Well we’ve got your back!
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