I am ready to start the Clean Program. Or at least, I’m ready to start the Pre-Clean Program. I have been eating badly for so many years that, in his book, Dr. Junger suggests I take a week or two to eat only the healthy foods listed in Clean. My pantry is fully stocked with the herbs, spices and dry ingredients needed to make most of Dr. Junger’s Clean recipes. All I need to do is buy fresh produce and organic chicken and I will be on my way to better health. So what’s the hitch? In a word, preparedness. I have spent so many years eating on the run; grabbing whatever was handy when I was hungry. I can’t imagine planning my meals ahead of time; having food already prepared when I want it. I have long avoided the kitchen, claiming I was too busy or had more important things to do. In other words, I lied to myself. Regularly. The biggest change I need to make before I can fully embrace getting Clean is to be honest with myself. I need to break down the wall of denial and resistance I have built up over the years. Today, I am almost ready to begin a whole new, healthy life. And tomorrow the work continues.
