Unfortunately, I can't eat ice cream! I do like some once in a while, but when I eat it now, I get hot and feel too "full." My body just isn't used to all that sugar and fat. But I never feel deprived. If I want something special now and then, I'll eat or drink it, but there is no food or drink that's better than feeling healthy and fit.

How do you manage eating with other people in your life who aren't on your diet?
We all eat just about the same things. When I'm on a detox, my family will eat additional vegetables, but they won't necessarily remove the things I'm not eating. We eat very well regularly, so if I say we're having tacos, they will be made with organic ingredients and ground turkey, if we use meat at all. So on a taco night, my family would still eat tacos, and I would just have the veggies and maybe a corn tortilla, no cheese.

What about eating in restaurants or at parties?
It's not a problem at all for me to stay on the plan. There is always something to eat on a menu. Order fish and veggies, or a big salad with lemon and olive oil. Eat slowly and enjoy feeling healthy. Recently, on a business trip with my husband, everyone with us was taking advantage of the open bar and the dessert buffet. I was on a detox at that time and I felt so good. I ate beautiful fruits, veggies and some fish. I drank lemon water in a wine glass and enjoyed everyone telling me how good I looked and how they were going to detox as well. It felt good being an inspiration.

Have your shopping habits changed?
I don't have any problem finding the food I need, and in the summer harvest months, I wouldn't imagine anyone would. The detox program's way of eating is becoming more and more my day-to-day diet. The detox diet has also greatly affected my cooking. I am very aware of all the ingredients I use to prepare food for myself and my family. The same holds true at my cooking school. People come to my school to learn to prepare "clean food," as one student calls it.

Do you plan to follow this diet for the rest of your life?
Yes.

What's the number one reason you stick with it?
I feel great!

What's your advice to women thinking of trying a detox diet?
Be kind with yourself. If you're making a major change, don't be upset if you slip at first. Every day is a new day, a clean slate.