On the dark hair. And still haven't tried to strip it with the dish detergent. Like a true Organic Freedom, I, um, well I keep forgetting to bring the soap upstairs. BUT I did bring up the article from Family Circle about "Make Over Your Middle"with a "No-Bloat Diet" and "A Belly-Flattening Menu"

So here goes. A list for you list makers...

1. Avocado
2. Whole Grains
3. Greek Yogurt
4. Dried Plums
5. Melon
6. Fennel

Okay I LOVE avocado. And I'm not worried about fat in my diet. In fact, in the next ten years, probably next five years they are going to find out that a high-fat diet makes you look younger. Cuz let me tell you, those low carb, low fat diets are wreaking havoc on 40 year old actresses...

Whole grains is pretty easy. I LOVE Vermont & Co's Spelt breat and all their other whole grain offerings. Plus they're at my local grocery store so that's good. Unfortunately I've been on a white bread phase, but I can cycle it out.

Greek Yogurt? Oh my GOD this just gets better. The consistency of this stuff is like pudding. A little honey and it's sweet as can be.

Dried plums. Oh I popped these like candies after my two children were born. Helps with congestion digestion issues that accompany Percocet use. The organic kind I get at our local grocer are wonderful.

Melon. I always thought this was a useless fruit. Yummy, but empty calories. Turns out eating these water-packed, low-acid fruites and vegetables like melons, cucumbers and lettuces are all high in water and low in acid, and TRICK your body into letting go of stored fluid. Rockin.

Fennel. I don't know how I feel about fennel, but since I can't stand peppermint tea (overused it when I was pregnant and nauseous, and so can't really stand the smell) and I've never liked ginger, I might as well try it. It supposedly sooths the smooth muscles in the bowel and minimizes swelling. Also, it has a lot of potassium and a phytonutrient called anethole which may reduce inflammation. SO I will try it. And yes it will take me a couple of days.