Just Call me Cellulite Sally

OK so since I found out I get to go to the states this summer I am having a major dilemma.  The thing is, in England there is rarely a need to let the sun even see your legs, not to mention get into a swimsuit!  You might say I've let myself go.  And this is bad news my friends, because you see I must get my thunder thighs into a rather form fitting bridesmaids dress and a bikini for all those pool days I am planning on!  Lucky for me Deliciously Organized  posted a Summer Cleanse on their blog.  Hallelujah!  This is just what I need!

I started on Monday with the no caffeine, no gluten, no animal products, and no sugar diet.  You can read more about it here.  I can tell you that it has been hard, I'm not having too many problems coming up with things to eat, but I feel pretty rough, like I'm having a very mild hang over all the time.  Apparently this is my body getting rid of junk - and get rid of junk it has!  I've lost about half a pound a day so far.

Anyways if you're interested, holler at your girl!  I'd love to see recipes you come up with and hear your results!  If you're not interested now you might be after I tell you about this delicious thing I concocted the other night....

Peach Salsa

Ingredients

• 4 peaches
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 small onion
• handful of parsley
• 1 fiery red pepper (sorry I bought them at the market and they had no name)
• 1 scant tablespoon sea salt

Chop it all up, throw it in a bowl and call it a day!  The flavors do get better if you let it sit though, so you might want to make it up a little while before you're planning on eating it.

We had enough of this to use two nights in a row, and it was so dang good.  The first night I had it with some baked tofu, while Nick made himself a piece of chicken (yeah I don't cook that stuff, but I tolerate it as long as he doesn't kiss me after dinner).  

But the second night we put it to even better use. Check it out....

A bed of lettuce, wild rice, black beans, peach salsa, and fresh guacamole.  This is my kind of meal.  Totally fresh, clean and packed full of flavors.  You should eat this whether or not you're on some crazy cleanse.

Look out for more detox recipes as the week goes on.  My friend, Sarah, is coming to visit tonight though and I think I might slip up when shes here!  Eeeek wish me luck!