My Fitness Boost Challange- Whose in?

A few days ago I posted a recipe for a Detox water on my fitness journey FaceBook page. A couple of the followers were interested in trying and what the outcome would be. I decided that I should step it up... This here is what I am calling my Fitness Boost Challenge. It will be my first so its results are uncertain. The goal is to give my metabolism a sort of restart or boost it back into working. I am encouraging my readers to join me, I am curious if different people will have different results. Now none of these are my own ideas, I am just choosing to combine a few health tips I have found over the web. Hoping to make it a week.

The following comes from Reader's Digest- 7 Steps to healthy Detox

1) Start each morning with a glass of lemon water (for the week I am going to use the detox water recipe/ drink remaining water throughout day). The lemon helps flush toxins in liver & gallbladder which help the body digest fats.
2) Take 10 minutes to breath deeply in the am. I am choosing to meditate to reduce stress. You may want to choose yoga or a quick jog around the block. Just make sure you are concentrating on deep breaths to fill lungs with fresh oxygen & get rid of the carbon dioxide.
3) Avoid processed foods! Hoping to make it the week, but definitely for at least 3 days. Processed foods are typically loaded with added fats, salts, chemicals, & preservatives. No artificial flavors, added sugars including artificial & drop the sodas and sugary punches. Go for water, low fat milk & herbal teas. Might want to skip coffee too. Choose fresh meat ( no chicken nuggets LOL) fruits & veggies and whole grains. Craving something sweet...make homemade cookies. Yes you will add sugar but you skip the chemicals & preservatives, just don't get carried away. I'll post a cookie recipe shortly.
4) I already mentioned #4; take a coffee break. Meaning skip the coffee especially if you are a 3-4 cup a day drinker or a Venti drinker. The more caffeine you put in your body the harder your adrenal glands have to work. Those glands regulate your metabolism. If you are not able to kick your cup try subing the cafe for a black tea.
5) Unfortunately for financial reasons I will not be following #5 very closely but if you are able to please do so; use organic meats & poultry. I do choose a few meats labeled as "natural" but not certified organic, that's about as best I can do.
6) This one is easy, fill half your plate with either fruits or veggies at every meal. Aim for 7-10 veggies & fruits a day, with out processed food you'll need to fill the space. 
7) Avoid alcohol for the week. Not only are they high in calories, but alcoholic drinks put extra stress on the body.

Some of you may have seen this exercise routine, I will be implementing it into my daily routine. It's called the Malibooty Workout. Have to get my mommy booty up to a Malibooty.

Detox Water- Make fresh nightly for following day. I will be cutting recipe in half and drinking lemon water for 4-6 cups giving me 8-10 cups of water a day.

Cookie Recipe-

 

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