I commit to removing sugar and flour products from my diet, starting immediately.

There is no doubt in my mind that making changes to my food in this way impacts my life, energy, mood, mental acuity and relationships- not to mention my own wellness and well being, more than any other choice I can make. I've done it before, and the results are dramatic and worth it.

The first few days of making these changes can be a bit of a shock- depending on how much processed or sugary foods you've been eating (and this time of year, it could be on the over-the-top-end of the spectrum, ugh..) will impact your experience, plus your own individual chemistry.

If you really want to succeed at something like this, which is absolutely akin to detoxing from other substance addictions- although I know some medical professionals will disagree- you must create space for the experience.

Here's a checklist of a few things to help support you if you want to get the sugar/flour/processed carbs out:

• Set your intention- get clear on the parameters of what you will change
• Ready your environment, either removing or adding things to support you (get rid of triggery foods, and make sure you have the makings for satisfying meals and snacks readily available)