Well, it was great while it lasted (and didn't it last?), but now the most obvious reminder of all those Christmas and New Year drinks, canapes, long lunches and extravagant dinners may well be sitting on your waistline. The effects of the long-lost holiday will also, no doubt, be showing in your face, skin, eyes and hair. Worst of all, you're feeling negative, tired and lacking in energy -you need re-charging. But where to start?
Worry no more - the Marie Claire Health & Beauty Diet & Detox plan will have you slim and supercharged by next month. The plan is divided into four, simple-to-follow weeks, and contains a high-nutrient, high-benefit diet, which will re-train your taste buds to enjoy foods that help your body heal and cleanse itself the natural way - as well as shed pounds.
The plan contains weekly shopping lists, recipes, menu suggestions, as well as a weekly food diary at the end of each chapter, so you can record what you've eaten -keeping track of your progress and providing you with the motivation to go on. Combined with the exercise plan in Fit & Fab, Diet & Detox will help you feel your best ever.
Weight loss - half a stone in four weeks.
Better looks - first you'll notice a decrease in fluid retention and puffiness, and brighter eyes; then softer, brighter, clearer skin. After several weeks, condition of hair, gums and nails should improve.
Alertness - your head will feel clearer and you'll be sleeping better, which should make you feel less irritable and sluggish, and give you more energy. You'll also find it easier to relax and be able to cope with stress more easily.
Better health - less chance of ailments such as colds, coughs, period pains, PMS, wheezing, headaches and digestive disorders. This is due to the strengthening of the immune system, balancing of hormones and an increase in antioxidants in the body.
If you've never done a detox before, this one's for you. It's not faddy. It's not overstrict. It just works.