Although I've enjoyed the holiday season, I'm looking forward to returning to my normal routine and to clearing out any bad habits that I might have picked up over the last few weeks ... eating too much, neglecting my workouts, insufficient sleep, etc. I'm sure you get the picture.
My plan is to kick-start the new year with a 'back to basics' detox. That is, to undertake a couple of weeks of clean eating, drinking more water, sticking to my workout routine, and making sure I get quite a few early nights. I'm not actually planning on losing weight, but won't be too unhappy if that happens to be a side effect
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So fellow maintainers, who wants to join me on going back to basics and cleaning up your act?
The idea is to give your body a break from anything it doesn't need: for example, no processed foods, no sweeteners, no caffeine (or limited, to avoid withdrawal), no alcohol, no diet sodas, < insert name of your particular poison here > etc.
But to give your body what it does need: for example, some form of exercise (whatever you choose), more water, more rest, time for yourself, < insert what feels good for you here >.
If you're in, then make a list of what you're hoping to achieve and then pledge to come here on a daily basis and record what you're eating and how you're progressing with going back to basics.
I'm planning on starting on 3 January, but please feel free to start before (or after) that if you like.