I've read a lot about cleanses over the last year or so, and have tried, well, I've only tried one (it was all fruits, veggies, and water - no seasonings or oils or anything), but generally speaking, they make me nervous. What I loved about the Advocare Herbal Cleanse is that you still eat REAL FOOD. I mean, real food…. chicken, fish, peanut butter (okay, just as a treat), hummus, fruits, veggies, cook with olive oil. I mean, there are so many possibilities. The only thing that has been a real challenge was adding in the morning fiber drink and supplements at mealtimes. That's just hard to remember. OHHHH and coffee. Not drinking coffee was hard. Not hard because of a caffeine addiction (I have SPARK for all of my caffeine needs), but simply for the routine and comfort of it. Here in Ohio, I haven't had a full week of work since before Christmas due to weather, so there are just times that it would be nice ti snuggle up with some blankets, a book, and a cup of coffee.
I've seen some great benefits to cutting dairy and gluten. My digestive system feels so much better and without any of the trouble that it normally has (this is how I tell you my problems without telling you my problems). The boyfriend thinks that my skin has cleared up, since I typically have *some* skin troubles. I've never cut dairy before, and my skin has never been quite completely cleared up, so there's a definite correlation.
Some of my favorite meals:
- Jamie Eason's Meatloaf Muffins (great for lunches, and they're loaded with protein)
- Hummus Crusted Chicken (my favorite, has so much flavor)
- Chicken and Rice soup (lesson learned, be sure to add enough liquid for it to actually be soup, not just very hearty rice, haha)
As for snacks, I ate a ton of fruit, edamame (yum, yum, yum), and rice cakes with natural peanut butter.
I had some weight loss; not loads, but enough to be proud of!
I started the 24 Day Challenge at 151 lbs.
By Day 6, I was at 145.5 lbs.
Today, Day 10, I was at 147. So whatever that's about.
But the EXCITING part is that the pants which were definitely almost too tight are now my go-to jeans. I honestly could care less about weight; it's how I feel, how things fit, my confidence. And I am LOVING this right now.
So, ten days into a 24 Day Challenge, and this is where I am.
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