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ok I'm going on a three-week detox during which I will become suffused with energy and glowing like Gwyneth Paltrow. Anyone coming?

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Cappuccino · 25/05/2007 20:55

I've even got a book

I am currently bidding farewell to chocolate and lager

tomorrow I need to go out shopping for green vegetables and gluten free muesli

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paulaplumpbottom · 25/05/2007 21:31

Well I can still have a goats cheese and honey salad so I will live

mangojuice · 25/05/2007 21:32

What have I let myself in for! Do you think it's safe to follow whilst breastfeeding?

Cappuccino · 25/05/2007 21:32

ooh mango I wouldn't

I still feed dd a bit but she is well over 2 it's more comfort than anything

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mangojuice · 25/05/2007 21:38

ahh. Ds is almost 8months and doesn't have any formula at all. Just me and 3 meals. Perhaps I'll follow loosely ie cut out the crap. I find bf makes me really hungry and I just seem to dive on junk. Perhaps I will keep a pot of carrot sticks to hand?

paulaplumpbottom · 25/05/2007 21:39

I would ask my doctor 8 months might still be a bit young

Cappuccino · 25/05/2007 21:40

oh good idea

and I will need a strong helper in my hours of need

I am off now to have a huge dairy-filled drink

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mangojuice · 25/05/2007 21:42

and a baileys chaser perhaps

jandeb · 25/05/2007 21:46

Hi has anyone tried kefir plant/grain, it is a kind of milk/yogart drink you make and it helps lots of problems such as thrush, crohns, IBS and many more, just an idea

Cappuccino · 25/05/2007 21:46

no but what the hell

I already have a long list of stuff to get

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jandeb · 25/05/2007 21:57

go to
www.thekefirshop.co.uk

my friend passed me on because after 3-4 weeks she felt much better.
I am waiting on my order arriving so cannot tell you more.

luczluutoo · 25/05/2007 23:29

I've attempted the Joshi Detox,worked well for moi,lost weight ..felt fab and yeah, it got rid of my thrush too!.
First week is a complete mare.I really missed dairy 'specially cheese..but ate goats cheese and feta and oatcakes........salmon steaks with roasted veg was a staple for me,still don't have dairy but slipped and now I'm eating wheat/gluten..*sighs

Good luck!

Cappuccino · 26/05/2007 08:36

ooh that sounds great I do like salmon and roasted veg

thanks for the pep talk

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Boobsgonesouth · 26/05/2007 08:42

sooo tempted, really do want to lose some (actually lots !) of weight and need to start somewhere.....

Cappuccino · 26/05/2007 08:46

come on now

you know you want to

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Cappuccino · 26/05/2007 08:47

they've still got two of the books left

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Twiglett · 26/05/2007 09:21

am i the only one who reads amazon reviews .. cos they aren't very good for this book

good luck though cap

Twiglett · 26/05/2007 09:23

its basically cut out wheat, dairy and alcohol isn't it?

anyone would feel better doing that for a short time

JoolsToo · 26/05/2007 09:28

yes just eat fresh foods and cut out the crap and get plenty of fresh air and exercise.

that'll be £4.99 please

Twiglett · 26/05/2007 11:02
paulaplumpbottom · 26/05/2007 16:24

I'll go grocery shopping tommorow afternoon, Hope the book shows up soon

Cappuccino · 26/05/2007 20:53

oh I don't know I am finding it quite useful

he is very friendly

and there are recipes

and anyhoo there are other things to avoid like nightshade veg (which I do know a bit about) and, well, I am finding it very useful indeed

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Cappuccino · 26/05/2007 20:53

ooh and fruit

no fruit

see Twig you know nothing about it

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NomDePlume · 26/05/2007 20:54

enjoy

Cappuccino · 26/05/2007 20:57

god you must be so tired and sluggish

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Cappuccino · 26/05/2007 20:59

anyhow I had read reviews and they all turned out mainly positive

and it was recommended to me by an mner fgs which trumps bloody Amazon buyers

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