Diet

My Slim-Down, Get-Glowing Detox

Forget juice cleanses. This eat-as-much-as-you-want diet promises weight loss and clear skin. But did it work?

by Emily Woodruff | 3 COMMENTS

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Temptations Everywhere I'm lucky enough to work in an office where we're provided with free carbonated beverages. Fruit snacks, chips, and candy are also plentiful. I'm talking entire bags of Skittles, people. The 10-year-old in me has a really hard time looking at a bag of Cheetos (which we also have here) and not eating just a few. While on the plan, here's what kept me focused on not cheating:

1. Everyone knew I was dieting.
Everyone in the office is aware that I'm seeking "Gutbliss," so if I were to try to sneak even a Tootsie Roll, they'd definitely call me out. While this is kind of annoying, it's keeping me honest.

2. I don't have any junk in my pantry. I don't even have a pantry.
Once I get home, it's pretty easy to stick to my diet, since I don't have anything I can just snack on mindlessly. If you're not going through a kitchen renovation while on this plan, I recommend removing all of those SAD GAS items from your stock -- that way, you won't be tempted to indulge when you're hungry.

3. Keeping alternative snacks on standby.
Pine nuts are my new indulgence. I keep them, and some clementines, with me at all times to satisfy any cravings I might have.

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