A Fishy Face-Lift

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I’m feeling old. I suppose it’s great to embrace honestly-earned laugh lines and wrinkles, but do any of us really want to look our age? More than that, I’m tired of feeling blah. I’m sure winter and the stress of the past three weeks have taken their toll, but I’d like to do something to feel more healthy and energetic. Or at least get rid of the bags under my eyes.

Have you ever done a cleanse? I have friends who swear by them, but I haven’t taken the plunge. Maybe I’ll do one someday, but in the meantime I’m going to give Dr. Perricone’s Face-Lift Diet a try. I like that the plan is simple and includes so many of the foods that always show up on the “healthiest food” lists.

I stocked up on all the food today and will do my best to stick with the plan for the next three days, at least. I’m hoping to feel some of the promised benefits like improved memory, mood, and glowing skin. We’ll see.

[ Disclaimer: I’m not giving up my homemade vanilla lattes. They’re too important to me. But I will try to drink more green tea. ]

Breakfast
3 egg omelet and/or 4-6 oz. grilled salmon
½ cup cooked oatmeal (not instant)
2” wedge of cantaloupe or 1/3 cup fresh berries
8 – 12 oz. spring water

Lunch
4-6 oz. grilled salmon.
2 cups green salad (Romaine lettuce or other dark leafy greens with extra virgin olive oil and fresh squeezed lemon)
1 kiwi fruit or cantaloupe and berries
8 – 12 oz. spring water

Snack
1 apple
2 oz. slice of turkey breast or 6 oz. plain yogurt
Small handful of hazelnuts, walnuts or almonds

Dinner
4-6 oz. grilled salmon
2 cups green salad
½ cup steamed veggies. (Asparagus, broccoli, spinach, etc. No root vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, or beets.)
Cantaloupe and berries
8 – 12 oz. spring water

Before Bedtime Snack
1 pear or apple
2 oz. slice chicken or turkey breast or 6 oz. plain yogurt
Small handful of hazelnuts, walnuts or almonds