Day 4-Ang

Day: 4
Days Left: 42
Weight: 251.6 lbs.
Weight Lost: 6.4 lbs.

Today was a bit of a rebound day. After our dinner breakdown yesterday, it was time to regain focus in the little quest of ours. As Britni mentioned, we slept for approximately 12 hours. This is highly unusual for us, as we typically max out at 8 hours, even on the weekend. I am attributing this slumber to our bodies needing time to release some left over toxins and to reboot after the past couple of rather trying days.

Breakfast was absolutely divine...I mixed 1 chopped banana, 10 chopped strawberries, a handful of raw cashews and 2 Tbsp. raw cacao nibs. The combination of banana and cacao was literally one of the best things I have ever eaten. For lunch I had a salad of 1 chopped cucumber, 1 chopped avocado, 1/2 chopped tomato, and a dash of sea salt. I snacked on an orange and some raw cacao in the afternoon, after a refreshing trip to Sprouts. For dinner (since that's a thing now), we partook in our soon-to-be famous chickpea salad.

For this healthy, light meal, begin by blending 1 bunch of cilantro with 3 cloves of garlic and a little bit of cold-pressed olive oil with a hand blender-this will be the dressing for the salad. In a large bowl, mix the dressing, 3 cups of chickpeas, 1 chopped cucumber, 2 chopped Roma tomatoes, about 1/2 c. chopped green onion, and sea salt to taste. Serve in a bowl with some crushed pita chips for a bit of crunch. Voila! Chickpea salad. A simple, yet fulfilling delight in our lives.

In the spirit of full disclosure, there have been a few frustrations with the detox process. As noted, we broke down and added dinner to our daily routine, as our stomachs triumphed over our minds. I believe we both saw this as a bit of a defeat; however, as we both continue to lose weight at an accelerated pace AND feel much more energetic, this decision was definitely not in vain. There is also the annoying fact that many recreational activities focus around food (or alcohol). Today was sunny and rather warm for February, so the thoughts of icy margaritas on a patio overlooking the lake swarmed my head. I suppose this illustrates that the detox is not just a cleansing of our physical bodies...it's a chance to reconsider the relevance and purpose of food in our lives.

On that philosophical note, happy Saturday! Here's to health!

P.S. Britni surprised me with a warm, effervescent foot bath this evening. Can we say best wife ever, or what?