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Cleanse Days 2 & 3

Shakeology Cleanse days 2 & 3 recap:

Day 2 was harder than day 1. I felt okay that morning – just hungry and a slight headache – but as the day wore on I became increasingly shaky, irritable and my headache got worse. I recalled that in the past, anytime I would try a 2-day juice fast or a cleanse, I would usually only get one full day in due to generally feeling like crap. Some folks just need to modify these things, everyone’s system is different. So I decided I would eat a healthy lunch and then dinner too, if needed. But by the time the end of the workday was near I had a full blown migraine with nausea and the works.

Luckily, John at Fit by Faith (www.fitbyfaith.net) was able to help me. He instructed me to take an Epsom salt soak which really helped relax me and knock the headache down. Then John gave me a wonderful reflexology session, and told me TONS of tips about detoxing and cleansing. John also gave me a cooler of “Living Water” to drink. This is water that has been treated to balance the pH levels. I am not sure how it works and you may be rolling your eyes – hey that is okay, I kinda did too – BUT here is the deal. When I first started back at FBF I didn’t really believe in reflexology either, but John totally took away my knee pain with it. There may be things out there we disbelieve and don’t fully understand, but it doesn’t mean they won’t work or aren’t beneficial. Keeping an open mind is a good thing!

Which brings us to day 3. Day 3…was… easy! I was hungry, but not to the point where I wanted to eat my own arm anymore. And I didn’t crave anything “bad” at all – the food thoughts that filled my mind were all about clean foods. I really had a hankering for fresh cucumber slices! I drank nearly the entire cooler of Living Water on day 3, plus I had 2 chocolate Shakeologies (love that chocolate, it is soooo good) and for lunch a big salad with some chicken breast. I felt refreshed and clear and CLEAN.

And now, results. I did not mark any numbers at the beginning of this cleanse, so these results are from the last 2 weeks, really. I need to qualify that and say that honestly the only GOOD thing I did for myself was the Shakeology cleanse. I was lax in the working out department (I know, I know.. hanging head in shame) and while I didn’t run out and eat Sonic every day, I definitely was not the healthiest eater, at least until I started doing the cleanse. So with that said, I…..

Lost 4 pounds.

Lost 7.5 inches.

Lost 2.5% body fat.

Rid myself of cravings for pretty much all salty, sugary, fatty foods. Right now I’d rather have a nice piece of grilled salmon than a cheeseburger, or even a steak!

Feel refreshed and “clean” and clear-minded.

Feel that I got a great jump-start for the coming 4 weeks of our “Beach Body Buddy” contest at FBF!!

The only thing I did NOT experience, that I read most people do, is a decrease in feeling hungry. I was HUNGRY doing this. But I am a gal who loves to eat, so maybe I was more missing the actual act of eating a meal, as opposed to drinking a shake (although the shakes are delicious).

At any rate, I will announce my Shakeology 3-day cleanse a SUCCESS!

And now for the weekend, I have plans to dig out a flower bed in the back yard. I am becoming some sort of a gardener…… and loving it! :)

posted by Tamfish @ 8:17 AM Comments: 0

Cleanse!! Am I crazy?

Every now and then, even though we eat fairly healthy for the most part, I feel the need to sort of “detox” and get myself back on track. Sort of a ‘system reboot’ if you will.

I decided to do the “Shakeology Cleanse”.

For those of you who are wondering, Shakeology is a Beachbody product. www.shakeology.com/tamfish Beachbody is a home-fitness company that I endorse and represent as a coach and “distributor” of sorts (in that you can purchase products through me and in return, I will help coach you along the way with advice, tips, motivation… not as a personal trainer but more like a cheerleader). Shakeology is a nutrient-dense shake mix, like “a trip to the salad bar with 5 plates”. It is DELICIOUS and I like that it is full of healthy ingredients and helps me meet my daily healthy eats & vitamin requirements in an easy way.

The Cleanse is akin to a “Daniel fast” with the exception that we are allowed to eat lean white protein (chicken, turkey, fish). It works like this: for 3 days, you have Shakeology for breakfast (blended with fruit to up the caloric content), for lunch and one snack. For your other snack – and if you are overwhelmingly hungry at times – you can have fresh fruit and/or vegetables. For dinner you can have 4 to 6 oz of lean white protein and a large green salad with vegetables/fruit and dressing made from oil & vinegar.

While this is calorie restrictive, it is not nutrient lacking due to the Shakeology and the clean foods you are eating. It isn’t a fast – it is more a nutrient-dense cleanse designed to help detox the body and clean out the system.

Today was my day 1. Well it isn’t quite over yet but it is close enough for me to know how I’m feeling about it. I think today has been difficult but I also believe that this will be the toughest part. Have I been hungry? Yes. Has it been overwhelming? No, not really, but it helps to not sit around and think about things like bacon cheeseburgers and sirloin steak. For lunch I took a 30-minute power walk so I would not be sitting around tempted to break the cleanse – that helped. I’ve had some good eats today – strawberries, an orange, a banana, some broccoli. For dinner I’ll have a turkey breast burger patty with my “big ass salad” and trust me, I look forward to it. I have a slight headache – I am chalking that up to ‘toxins leaving the body’. I probably should have had more water today (the cleanse recommends lots and lots of water… I drank probably 3 liters so far but may need more).

Thus far I am realizing just how much of a carnivore I am. All day I have had the desire to chew … not just on anything but on something meaty like a steak or brisket.

I also realize just how dang GOOD clean foods taste when you are really wanting to eat. Those strawberries were so sweet, the orange so bright and citrusy. If this experience causes me to "taste" differently and appreciate foods more, then I am very happy about that.

So day 1 is nearly over, I am going to make it…. And move onto day 2. Which will be easier, I believe. Altho…. Boo is looking pretty plump & juicy lying at my feet…………

posted by Tamfish @ 3:55 PM Comments: 0