Hey Mamas,
Let’s be real for a moment. We all tried our best to maintain some semblance of normalcy with our eating habits during the holidays. But can we please agree to skip the cleanse?
Here’s the truth: our bodies are designed to consume actual food. Trust me, juicing kale and lemons for five straight days is not what eating should look like. The last time I attempted a cleanse, I found myself eyeing dog biscuits at the gas station. If you ever get to that point, it’s a sign that something is seriously off.
As mothers, we have the responsibility of nourishing our children, which means we spend our days browsing grocery aisles filled with tantalizing rotisserie chickens and baked goods. We craft shopping lists and scour Pinterest for creative ways to ensure our kids eat well-balanced meals.
If you think your love for food is strong now, wait until you’re on a cleanse. By day two, you might find yourself wanting to kiss that corn dog your child is waving around, while you stare at a sad bowl of kale juice. Your dreams will be filled with cheeseburgers, and the thought of devouring a double slice of chocolate cake will haunt you. When you start to deprive yourself of food, it creates a toxic relationship that’s hard to shake. You’ll find yourself craving chips for the rest of your life.
The claims that a cleanse will boost your energy, give you glowing skin, and help you shed pounds are misleading. Sure, you might feel more energetic—like you want to yell at anyone who dares to eat near you. Your skin may glow red from frustration, and yes, you might lose weight, but that’s just because you spent days running to the bathroom. Then, as soon as you eat a carrot stick, the weight will return, and you’ll be furious.
We don’t need more reasons to feel irritable or faint when we stand up. Life as a mom is challenging enough without adding self-imposed starvation to the mix. Our bodies are meant to nurture, chase after, and raise our children—not to drop 30 pounds in a week. We have far too much to do to be glued to the bathroom.
We’re wired to nibble on our kids’ leftover crusts from messy peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. We deserve to sip on wine or beer while preparing dinner, because we’ve earned it. Who else is going to taste the macaroni and cheese to ensure it’s not too hot if we don’t? Taking that joy away, even for a week, is just not worth it.
Women enjoying food is a timeless narrative that doesn’t need rewriting. Whether you’re gluten-free, vegan, or simply eat whatever you please, just say no to the cleanse. Don’t feel pressured; it’s not a healthy choice. Food is meant to nourish us, and we deserve to feel sane—not tempted to snack on dog biscuits.
Yes, we can tackle tough challenges, but giving up food isn’t one of them—not even for a week. So if someone invites you to join them on a cleanse, simply decline, wish them well, and indulge in a delicious steak, grateful that you won’t need a bulk supply of Tucks pads.
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In summary, let’s prioritize our health and our relationship with food. Embrace the joy of eating and nourish yourself as well as your family without the unnecessary stress of a cleanse.