Diary of a 3-Day fruit and vegetable juice cleanse

Day 1
Upon rising
hot water with lemon and cayenne to stimulate the digestive system and hydrate tissues
45 minutes of active (AIS) stretching and mindful movement (pilates/yoga)

Breakfast
16-20 ounces of green juice
2 mile brisk walk

Late-Morning snack
16-20 ounces of roots juice

Lunch
16 ounces of homemade almond milk with a shot of E3 Live

Afternoon snack
16-20 ounces of green Juice

Evening walk in the woods 40 minutes

Dinner
16-20 ounces of pineapple juice with aloe vera 
I went to bed at 9:00PM, ready for the next day and knowing how good this was for my body   

Key Points

-Make yummy juice.  Lemons and ginger makes a difference but it doesn’t take much.

-Stay out of the kitchen and keep busy with your hands.  

-Be connected with people that understand, support you and your healthy life style

-Know your body.  You may have to practice easy exercise so cravings and hunger don’t take over.

-Drink enough water, take deep, even, full breaths, sweat, dry brush your skin before showering, and practice yoga with twists and bends.

-Always travel with juice.  Never leave home without it during the three days.

-When weak moments come, they are short lived.

-I did notice that I was colder than usual.  So the herbal teas hit the spot.

-Whenever I would feel a hunger spell kick in I knew it was time to start another juice.  I didn’t pay attention to the time of day.  

-The almond milk with dates was like a milkshake.  It was nice break from the other juices.  

-On the 2nd and 3rd day, experiment with different juice recipes.  It helps to keep things appealing.

How Did I Feel After 3 Days?

No side effects other than being cold.  I slept well and woke up ready to take on each day.  I really had a sense of well being and lightness.  I lost any bloated heavy feeling and the scales dropped 5 lbs, but that wasn’t the point.  The point was to flood my body with nutrients and give my digestive system a retreat.  As I continue to eat very well, I am still noticing how productive I am without “crashing” around 3p.m. or craving a coffee for a pick me up.  This is huge for me. My days flow much better now.  I feel more naturally energetic.
   
Want to give it a try?

If you are interested in juicing or anything else I have written about in my past blogs, what are you waiting for?  If you follow the wellness plan that I have touched on, get ready to see changes in your body.  You will see firsthand how it is possible to feel vibrant all day long.  Your eyes will be brighter, your tummy will feel flatter, and your body will feel like it is literally humming.  The ancient saying, “healthy mind in a healthy body” will ring true.

Contact me at [email protected] and bring 3-4 of your girlfriends out for a day-long retreat this Spring at my home in Shacklefords, Virginia.

Sample day 

1.  Upon rising, start your day with hot water with lemon and cayenne

2.  Arrive in Shacklefords at 8am for a serving of organic garden green juice followed by Active Isolated Stretching and a walk.

3.  Juicing demonstration and wellness plan discussion as we prepare organic garden root juice for lunch.

4.  Mindful movement (yoga /pilates class) followed by free time by pool (complimentary mud facial optional) 
                                                                                       
5.  Juicing demonstration before dinner to prepare nut milk

6.  Go home feeling fresh and empowered!

Looking for more in depth information?

www.pressedjuicery.com has wonderful information about “how to prepare” and “why cleanse” as well as a nice Q&A section.  

If you want to learn even more, I recommend the New York Times bestseller, CLEAN by Alejandro Junger, MD

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