Your 28-Day Total Health Plan - Day 12

Day 12: Test Out New Tactics

Take 20 minutes to test out another form of stress relief - even something as simple as soaking in an essential-oil-infused bath, or going for a walk while listening to music that lifts your mood.

Feeling mildly annoyed can be a daily occurrence - which gives you plenty of opportunity to try this stress-reduction tip: Today, whenever you find yourself getting frustrated, turn your attention to something you're grateful for, whether it's a person, a thing, or an experience. See it in your mind and allow those thankful feelings to float up and relieve the friction.

Today is also a good time to spare a thought for friends you know who may be lonely over the holiday season – give them a call just to let them know someone cares.

And yes, it's weekend - plenty of temptations out there where food is concerned. Now is the time to exercise control and keep the carbs and sugar far away. Weekend is also the best time to do your Intermittent Fasting, as you can wake up a little late or go for a run in the park, and break your fast later in the day.

Today's Recipe

Here’s another Detox Salad you can try which will leave you bursting with energy!

INGREDIENTS (10 cups)

2 heads broccoli, stems removed

1 head cauliflower, stems removed


2.5 cups shredded carrots


1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1 cup dried cranberries


1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley


1/2 cup raisins


4-6 tbsp fresh lemon juice, to taste


rock salt, pepper

kelp granules (optional), to taste


Pure maple syrup, to drizzle on before serving

DIRECTIONS

1. In a food processor (or chop by hand) process the broccoli (no stems) until fine. Add into large bowl.

2. Now process the cauliflower (no stems) until fine and add into bowl. Do the same with the carrots.

3. Stir in the sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, raisins, and parsley. Add lemon juice and seasonings to taste.

4. Drizzle with maple syrup to taste.

Note: You can save the stems for a stir-fry later on in the week.

Today's Exercise

Today, double up with both the Core Series and the Arm Toners. Shift your main focus from walking to running today: Warm up with a five-minute walk, then try to jog for 15 continuous minutes.