Let me give you a quick overview of the book.
In Part I, I explain the nature of food addiction and how our biology has been held hostage by the food industry. I will help you fix your “fat thinking,” dispelling the myths that keep you fat and sick and helping you find a path to food freedom.
In Part II, I explain how the program works, including what you’ll do, what you’ll eat, who you will have on your side, how you will track your results, and how you can get rid of the bad stuff and add in the good stuff to create effortless healing and weight loss.
In Part III, I’ll take you through the Prep Phase, during which you will do six simple things to get ready: detox your kitchen; gather your supplies; taper off caffeine, alcohol, and sugar; align your mind and intentions; measure yourself; and connect with the Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet online community to get the support you need.
In Part IV, I’ll give you a step-by-step, goof-proof plan for each of the ten days. You will receive your daily schedule and learn about each component of your daily routine, which, when done synergistically, will generate powerful healing and weight loss. Each day has a unique focus and a journaling exercise related to the changes you will be experiencing. These are designed to take you deeper into the detox process and help you transform lifelong bad habits into conditions for lifelong success.
In Part V, you will learn how to gently and safely transition into a long-term plan personalized specifically for your needs.
In Part VI, I’ll explain the power of giving back. You’ll find out how you can be part of the larger solution to the health and obesity crisis affecting our families, our communities, our nation, other nations, and even the planet. You’ll also discover how becoming a part of this new, empowering health revolution can benefit you directly. Part VI provides very specific starter ideas for us all to get healthy together.
Part VII contains the meal plan and recipes designed specifically for the 10-Day Detox Diet. You will find easy and delicious recipes to follow for each day’s meals. There are two plans to choose from: the Core Plan, which features simple meals easy enough even for novices in the kitchen, and the Adventure Plan, for those who have more time to enjoy cooking and want to experiment with some new flavors and ideas. I’ll also give you my “Cooking the Basics” tips with ultrasimple yet delicious vegetables and proteins that you can use as substitutions whenever you are pressed for time.
Everyone needs support and encouragement, to one degree or another, in order to succeed. I encourage you to get the support you need through our online community, through nutrition and life coaching, or through my online 10-Day Detox Diet course, where I will be with you every step of the way with videos, daily webinars, daily e-mails, interactive support, and tips. You will even have the opportunity to join small groups online and detox together. Go to www.10daydetox.com/resources to learn more about the different types of support and communities available to you.
At www.10daydetox.com/resources you will find additional information on where to find the right foods, personal tracking tools, supplements, lab testing, and more. I want you to have all the support you need. Connect, enjoy, and thrive!
I have one strong caution for you before you get started: This program works so well that your blood sugar and blood pressure can drop dramatically in just a day or two. If you are on prescription medication (including blood pressure pills or insulin), you must work with your doctor to carefully monitor your blood pressure and blood sugar, and adjust your doses as necessary. Having your blood sugar or blood pressure run a little high for a week poses almost no danger (if your sugars are under 300 mg/dl and your blood pressure is under 150/100), but rapid drops in blood sugar or blood pressure can be life-threatening. So please be sure to talk with your health care provider before embarking on this journey.