Crazy Sexy Diet: Eat Your Veggies, Ignite Your Spark, and Live Like You Mean It! (19 page)

The problem for most overworked folks is that alcohol can easily become the go-to chill outlet. I sure as heck love my Zinfandel unwind. But I’ll also admit that sometimes I find reasons to drink or look forward to drinking. When alcohol (or drugs) are your primary tool for stress reduction or coping in public situations (aka social lubricant), it’s time to assess the situation. An occasional spirit might just be the thing you need to lift your spirits—but occasional doesn’t mean every day.

If you turn into someone else when you suck it back—big red flag. I once dated a dude who had a history of alcohol abuse in his family. Though he didn’t drink on a regular basis, he still had a drinking problem, because when he did get lit, he changed. One night he changed too much, but that’s a story for another book.

It’s scary to put our acidic vices (sugar, booze, coffee, pills) on the back burner for a while. But there’s no need to stress out over the idea that this is “forever.” The clean, real you is “for now” and if she feels good, then visit her often. You won’t turn into a boring wallflower if you clean up your nightclub act. Listen to your body and ease up. If you perceive this way of eating and living as deprivation, then your cravings will skyrocket. That’s why it’s important to address all the stinkin’ thinkin’ in our hearts and heads as we clean up our terrain.

Plan your blow-its. Mini splurges in small proportions won’t tip the health cart over completely. You can still meet your friends for a latte or a glass of organic wine (invite me!). As long as you stay in the 60/40 to 80/20 ranges, the majority of the time, your body will get the boost it needs to shine on, you Crazy Sexy diamond.

Are you ready
for the Crazy Sexy Truth about meat and dairy? Of course you are! You’re a fearless Wellness Warrior full of rebellion and fire. So with that in mind, it’s party time and I’m gonna give you a big, phat prezzie. In fact, this treasure is so top-shelf that it’ll keep you young, cute, and alive! Going veg is one of the best decisions you can make for your health and the planet. Period. Your organs, blood, bones, teeth, and private parts will thank you. Private parts? Yes, sassy, I’m talking sex drive! There’s no better way to light the night than to eat right.

I meant it when I said in chapter 1 that any change in your diet is a good one—a change from the SAD to an increase of plant-based foods is something I’ll celebrate along with you. But I won’t lie: For optimal health we need to reduce or, better yet, dump animal products. We’re just consuming too much of the stuff and it’s making us sick. It’s that simple, kitten, and I’m going to try some tough, straight talk to help you to think of meat and dairy in a new way. This is the talk that I got that helped me change my life. Maybe it will help you too. If not, I still love you.

There’s a lot for you to digest in this chapter, and you should take some time (and enzymes) to do so. My goal isn’t to convert you to veganism or judge and criticize you if you eat meat. My goal is to share the tools, knowledge, and facts I’ve learned so that you can have the best
day, week, month, life ever! If at the end of this chapter your eyes are more open and you make healthier, cleaner, and more conscious animal product choices, then I’ve done my job. The day we stop questioning is the day we stop learning. Question where your food comes from and you’ll be in much better shape. What matters most is your longevity, so take the best, leave the rest, and fasten your seat belt, doll!