One Day Detox

How many times do you overeat on weekends only to say you'll start your diet plan on Monday? I know I have. Now that it's summer, chances are you spend weekends hitting pool parties, laying out at the beach or snaking on delicious foods and BBQ. After a weekend of heavy eating, start off your week right by following Self Magazine's One Day Detox Plan. Unlike other diets that make you either starve or drink lemon and water concoctions, Self's eating plan provides you with plenty of stick-to-the-ribs nutrients to keep you energized throughout the day and feeling better by the time you hit the sack. Follow the plan throughout the week and you'll be ready to show off that suit once again!

Here is the One Day Detox breakdown:

Breakfast:

Start out the day right by eating 2 pieces of whole wheat toast with peanut butter and jelly. Use 1 tbsp of natural peanut butter on one slice, and a teaspoon of fruity jam on the other. Adding peanut butter to whole wheat toast gives you a healthy serving of whole grains and protein to kick-start your day. For extra protein, scramble up two egg whites and serve them alongside your toast.

Lunch:

Add one grilled chicken breast to a spinach salad, and top it off with 3 tbsp of lowfat dressing or vinaigrette and 1 oz of feta cheese. Finish off the meal with fruit such as a pear, apple or orange. Included in this meal are protein, fat and fiber-ideal for a mid-day meal. Eating fruit after lunch will satisfy a sweet tooth and keep blood sugar levels stabilized.

Snack:

Bust hunger pains away with a simple snack comprising off nonfat yogurt and 2 tbsp of nuts like almonds or pistachios. Adding a snack between lunch and dinner will keep the metabolism running and help you curb junk food cravings.

Dinner:

For your final meal, combine ½ cup of cooked pasta with ½ cup of natural tomato sauce and sprinkle with a couple tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. To help fill you up, add a side salad to your dinner and incorporate as many veggies as you like. Create your own salad vinaigrette by mixing 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tsp of balsamic vinegar, and then drizzling over your salad greens. Finish off dinner by eating 1 cup of fresh fruit.