Call the Dr....somewhere over the rainbow

My mom wondered aloud about a 3 day cleanse she saw on Dr. Oz.  I like Dr. Oz, I don't record the show, but when I see it, I always think that I probably should.

So I went on the website today to check out the cleanse.. as I said, I'm hesitant to commit to something if I'm not clear on the specifics.
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/dr-ozs-3-day-detox-cleanse-one-sheet

I think the idea is great, but I think also, not for me.
I was reading all the ingredients and thinking 'gross'.  Its probably great!  But, I don't like flax seed, it makes my throat feel scratchy.... i saw the word celery, euww....blueberries, kale and cayenne pepper (together)....i stopped reading.  To be fair, I skim read. But still, this isn't for me.

The idea, I believe, is that it is supposed to clear out toxins and maybe reset your palate?  That would probably be very helpful, considering the white chocolate chip macadamia cookie incident a few days ago.  But I'm not ready.

I did explore his website for other ideas and came across this video clip.
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/fail-proof-solution-overeating

Did you watch that video?   It suggests that when you reach for something to eat, stop and ask yourself if you would like to eat an apple.  If you do, you are hungry. If you don't, you are eating for a different reason.  I had a few questions.. such as, if I would be satisfied with an apple, should I eat the apple?  When can I eat something else?  I like apples.... what if I just end up emotionally eating tons of apples???  And what is to stop me from saying, yeah, no, an apple isn't what I want. I want cookies.. and then going and eating the cookies.  Just because I have the revelation that I am eating not because of hunger, doesn't (historically) mean that I won't eat.  Its a motivation problem, a will power problem, a moment of  "I don't care" problem.  I'm not sure how to fix that yet, but I do think the idea of the apple will be in my head now.  I'll let you know if it makes a difference!

~E

Today's "Yay's and Boo's".

Yay!

1. Today I just made it through the day.
2. I saw frustration in a friend,  thats not positive, but it reminded me that we all need help sometimes.  And we all need to give help sometimes... or really, just be there.

Boo!

1. I snacked too much today, finished off the stale bag of chips, bought 3 mini donuts at the gas station.
2. And no exercise again!  I've got to get on that.  But we also need to not beat ourselves up all the time. I forgive myself and I let it go today.  I'll try again tomorrow.