Post Holiday Detox Cleanse

Feeling sluggish, stressed out, overweight or overwhelmed by cravings?

 

Join me for a 10 Day Post Holiday Detox Cleanse!
January 14th- 23rd

 

 

What is this cleanse all about? 

• This is a FOOD cleanse so you will be enjoying breakfast, lunch and dinner each day :)
• We will be eliminating all processed foods, animal products, sugar, soy, dairy, gluten, caffeine and alcohol. Not bad right?
• You will eat many of the foods you enjoy now on a daily basis such as rice, lentils, quinoa, beans, fruits, vegetables, hummus, nut butters and steel cut oatmeal. These foods are perfect to warm up our bodies in the winter months. They are also anti-inflammatory so they reduce the chances of age related disease and enhance overall quality of health.
•  I will be supporting you the entire time! I will be here for motivation and coaching throughout the cleanse- starting with a kick off call 4 days before the cleanse starts and post cleanse. I will have open office hours for 1 on 1 calls, and email support daily.
• I also believe group support is the greatest gift! I will be setting up a private Facebook page so we can each support one another to achieve our goals. This tool will provide support, new food ideas, and tips to be successful. Since we are in this together we can share best practices.

What you may experience

• Weight loss 5-10 pounds
• Increase of energy (no afternoon slump!)
• Enhancement of skin appearance
• Decrease of bloating
• Improved mental clarity - able to focus better on daily tasks
• Reduction or elimination of sugar cravings
• Headaches, minor pains may disappear
• Sleeping straight through the night

What the 10 days will look like

• Days 1-3
•  At least once you will ask yourself "Why did I choose to participate in this cleanse again?" The answer is only days away - your body will THANK you at the end of it all!
•  You will get out of this cleanse what you put into it. The closer you stick to the guidelines, the better the results will be, but seriously, you get props for even getting this far, and I want your experience to be as enjoyable as possible!
• These days will be the toughest, especially if you drink lots of caffeine and consume a lot of sugar. It varies for each person but headaches, crankiness and tiredness may occur. This is totally normal and if it happens it means the detox is working! Before we start the cleanse we will discuss how to minimize these symptoms by gradually reducing our consumption of these foods before the cleanse.
• Days 4-7
• You will start to feel positive changes!
• You may experience more energy, weight loss, an elevated mood or less bloat.
• Days 8-10
• You will feel like a NEW YOU!
• Days 11-12 (Post cleanse)
• It is very likely that whatever indulgences you enjoyed only 10 days ago no longer appeal to you. 
• You may even have a new attitude or "swagger" towards the foods that you put into your body. This is wonderful news!!!
• We will also work together to slowly re-introduce our "old" foods back in our diets.

What's included?

• Kick off conference call where we will go over the details of the cleanse, how to prepare and all questions will be answered.
• Program packet- includes over 25 recipes, snack list and daily checklist
• Private Facebook page for community support
• 1 on 1 personal support during and post cleanse.
• Plus! Unlimited email support from myself throughout the program.

I am sure you are all wondering HOW DO I SIGN UP? Click the Paypal link below to get started!

Buy before December 23rd and only pay $75
After December 23rd the cost will be $97






Consult with a physician before starting this cleanse if you have any health/medical concerns. Do not stop taking any medication without approval from your doctor.  If you are pregnant or nursing always check with your doctor before stating this cleanse or any other detox.

Healthy Addiction makes no guarantees regarding the results to be achieved from this 10 day cleanse and results are likely to vary from person to person.

Cleanse Completed!

I can officially say I have done a cleanse.... and I loved it!!!

All weekend I have been following the post cleanse menu and today is the day that I start to gradually add back in meat and dairy to my diet. Starting slow we will be having crabs tonight (I defiantly feel like I deserve a treat) I can't wait.

People have been asking me questions lately about energy from this cleanse so here are some reasons why: Many experts say your body uses 50%-80% of your daily energy on digestion alone. So when you are on a cleanse and giving your digestive system a break you have all this extra energy that your body is no longer using to digest meals.

Each juice contains so many unbelievable nutrients for your body that your body is absorbing almost everything (so despite what you may hear about a cleanse you are not running to the bathroom all day). Your skin will look healthier, hair shinier etc.

Overall this cleanse was so much easier than I ever expect it to be. The best part was I could go on with life while still sticking to the cleanse. Will I ever do this cleanse again.... YES without a doubt!

BluePrint Cleanse Day 2 & 3

Readers I am so SORRY about the delay in this blog post. Blogger has been down since Wednesday night and I have lost all my entries since then. 

Day 2 Cleanse Update
The second day into my juice cleanse I woke up at 6am jumped out of bed, walked both dogs, cleaned my house top to bottom, got ready for work and was out the door before 7:30am. Talk about energy!!! I didn't even hit snooze or lay in bed for a few extra seconds.

Throughout the day everything went extremely well. I did feel hunger once between juice 3 and 4 but that also could have been nerves since our house was showing (its for sale).  Otherwise I was full of energy and did not have one craving or temptation all day. So far so good!!

Day 3 Cleanse Update
I woke up relaxed and didn't feel the least bit bloated. What girl doesn't love waking up with a flat tummy?
Up early again I was feeling great (not sluggish or bloated) happy and full of energy.

I was put to the test in the afternoon, as we went to my Aunts house for a BBQ. But let me say this was no ordinary BBQ as my cousin was in from California and he is one of the Top Chefs in the US. He made everything from pork with a homemade salsa Verde to roasted lemon fennel and asparagus salad, Italian roasted peppers with goat cheese etc. I walked into the festivities with my little BPC cooler and guess what I was NOT TEMPTED to eat one thing! I couldn't believe it. I stuck to my juice cleanse and felt full and satisfied.

I also gauge I am down 3+ pounds already and I still have the post cleanse to go (I love this added bonus)

So for the next 3-4 days I will be following a post cleanse

The idea is to break the Cleanse primarily with fruit (day one), then add salads and steamed veggies (day two), legumes (day three), from there I can begin incorporating what ever else I normally eat leaving meat and dairy last to come on board.

Breaking the Cleanse Sample Menu:

Day 1 – I will have a few pieces of fruit spread out through the day, or some fresh squeezed non-pasteurized juice (green/citrus/or fruit). If I want I can drink some freshly squeezed juice, but will be sure to dilute it with some water.

Day 2 - I can have raw or lightly steamed vegetables, e.g. spinach, broccoli; try and avoid the more starchy veggies like carrots, beets, squash etc. I will also have a raw green leafy salad with some vegetables.

Day 3 – Green salads should will be my staple at this point. If I'm craving some more sustenance, I may choose plain brown rice (a small portion), or a yam or sweet potato.

Day 4 – If I eat meat, I can incorporate some now - lightly steamed or poached fish, with veggies and a salad of course!

Day 5 – Other more “dense” foods are now able to gradually make a come back.

BluePrint Cleanse Day 1

 Its HERE!!!! My package arrived via FedEx at 9:45am this morning!

The entire box was like an insulated cooler to keep the juices cold and fresh.

 Everything is in the frig.... (I swear all the beer is my husbands!)

They give you this great little cooler to pack you juice in. So above is my "lunch" with a bottle of water.

I was so excited that my juice was coming today, that I jumped out of bed before my alarm and quickly got ready to make sure I didn't miss the FedEx lady. (I know you all are judging me that I was this excited but remember I am into all this nutrition stuff..haha!) While I was waiting I had a warm glass of water with fresh squeezed lemon to hold me over.

Green juice (Romaine, Celery, Cucumber, Apple, Spinach, Kale, Parsley & Lemon) was my 1st, 3rd and 5th drink of the day. This juice is actually quite refreshing and not bitter as I had thought it would be. The apple and lemon give it enough sweetness to go down easily.

P.A.M (Pineapple, Apple & Mint) first let me say Jason would love this juice. This was my 2nd drink and it tasted like a fruity drink with a mint aftertaste.

Spicy Lemonade (Water, Lemon, Agave Nectar and Cayenne)- This was my 4th drink of the day and it quenched your thirst. It was only slightly spicy in the beginning.

Cashew Milk- (Water, Cashew, Agave Nectar, Vanilla Bean, Cinnamon)- This was my last drink of the day, YUM its dessert!

The only "RULES" to drinking this juice is they must be consumed at least one hour apart and the last one must be drank at least two hours before bed. That being said I decided to drink my juices 2 hours apart throughout the day 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm.

There is no time for hunger I felt like I was drinking something all day. Each juice took me 30-45 minutes to drink because they are so filling.  (Its interesting to think how fast I must usually eat my meals throughout the day compare to this). They recommend drinking tea and water in between juices but I have no idea how people find the time. Once I was done one juice it was almost as if I turned around and it was time to drink another. Also I thought I would run to the restroom frequently with all these drinks but nope, nothing more than usual.

So day 1 recap:

• Juice Taste- better than expected
• Hunger- none
• Temptation for other food- none
• Difficulty getting through the day- none
• Side Affects- none

So far so good!!!! I will post tomorrow evening to let you know how day 2 went. But if you have any questions about the cleanse or how I am feeling just post a comment and I would be happy to answer.

Day 3 of Pre Cleanse

Today is the 3rd and final day of my "pre" cleanse. That means all weekend I have been eating mainly a raw food, vegan diet. No dairy, meat or eggs.  I thought I would feel hungry or deprived but its actually the opposite. I have found that I no longer have food cravings, and I am not constantly thinking about food.

(FYI- I attended a birthday party and a wonderful mothers day brunch this weekend but not once did I give in to temptations!)

Each morning I started my day with a warm cup of water with fresh squeezed lemon and below is what I ate each day.

Saturday
Breakfast-Strawberries
Lunch- Garden Salad (sprouts, cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce) with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Snack- Apple Lemon detox juice from a fantastic new juice bar, slice of pure whole grain bread and fresh peanut butter.
Dinner- Cucumber & tomato salad with a sweet potato
Dessert- Raw apple cobbler (YUM!)

Sunday-
Breakfast- Pineapple & a slice of pure whole grain bread and fresh peanut butter
Lunch- Fresh spring salad with homemade dressing and fresh berries
Dinner- Fresh spring salad left overs with homemade dressing & an apple
Dessert- Honeydew melon




Monday
Breakfast- Honeydew melon
Lunch- Salad with onion, cucumber and grape tomatoes with homemade dressing
Dinner- TBD (probably a similar meal to lunch)

Then Tuesday my juices arrive! I am defiantly looking forward to giving my digestive system a break (I mean it has worked every day for 28 years)!  This cleanse is a simple way to rid my body of impurities and at the same time I will be feeding it the highest grade nutrients. This less intense cleanse is perfect for someone like me who doesn't like to be hungry or feel light headed.

I will update my blog tomorrow night after my first day of the cleanse so make sure to check in tomorrow evening!

BluePrint Cleanse

I did it!!! I officially have signed on to partake in my first cleanse.

I have been wanting to do a 3 day juice cleanse for awhile but it never seems like the right time. The past few weeks I have been researching about a company called Pressed Juicery  out of California. Unfortunately I found out they do not ship nationwide at this time (I did email the company though and they will be shipping everywhere in the near future, so keep an eye out). Then I remembered that a friend of mine did the BluePrint Cleanse a while back. After looking into this company not only was it very similar into the type of juice cleanse I was looking for but talk about press, this company has been written/talked about everywhere.

So after a few deep breaths (I mean come on a first cleanse can be kind of nerve racking!) I placed my order. May 10th my juices arrive!! But lets not forget there is a pre and post "diet" that must be taken seriously for optimal results.

I am so excited to rid my body of all the toxins! Here are some other possible benefits of doing this type of cleanse.

* Boosts immune system
* Alleviates allergies
* Improves thyroid function
* Provides rest for the digestive organs
* Encourages physical rejuvenation
* Promotes normalized weight
* Promotes normalized blood pressure
* Reverses signs of aging
* Elevates mood and sex drive
* Alleviates symptoms of PMS
* Promotes clear skin
* Increases energy
* Increases fertility
* Combats viruses
* Suppresses Fibromyalgia symptoms
* Saves money you would have otherwise spent on “that new antibiotic."

I will keep you updated daily on my journey next week!