"juicin"

Last night I finished my juice cleanse package from Total Cleanse and my energy levels are through the roof. Here is a quick summary of the  Energise Cleanse ( one of a few options )  and how it works :

There are four juices that are to be consumed in numbered order for a total of six juices a day they are:

Green Energy – Cucumber, celery, kale , lettuces, parsley, lemon, apply ( very filling )

Lemonade- lemon, cayenne, maple syrup, filtered water ( refreshing )

Very Berry – Strawberry , pineapply blueberry apple and lemon ( my favourite )

Creamy Cashew – Cashew nuts, vanilla, honey and filtered water.  ( delicious and perfect for bed time )

And this is the order they go in………

Green Energy

Lemonade

Green Energy

Very Berry

Lemonade

Creamy Cashew

Day 1 – I started off the day with a herbal tea then went to a hot flow class before having my first juice. The green energy juice is very filling and gave me the energy I needed for the rest of the day, I drank the rest of the juices in their numbered order and relaxed at home. The first day is definitely tough and that is why I chose a Saturday to start so that I could stay at home without any obligations!

Day 2 - I had to go to a teacher trainee workshop which involved teaching yoga for one hour and practicing for two hours. I was worried about my energy levels since the workshop started at 5pm and ended at 8pm. By the time I started I was on my second lemonade of the day and felt fine, I was not weak or tired and after the workshop I had my lovely creamy cashew to look forward too before bed.

Day­ 3- This was a tough one…..being a Monday I was surrounded by people at work who for some reason seemed to eating the most delicious smelling and looking foods I have ever seen ……I ended up having a handful of nuts as I simply needed to chew!!! The rest of the day went well and I am glad to say that I finished the cleanse !

Overall I feel a lot lighter and more energized. Unlike I imagined I did not spend today pigging out and the urges for junk food are gone. Detoxing is definitely a mind over matter task and at times it will be trying but the benefits are amazing. If done properly juice cleanses leave you feeling less bloated, boost the immune system and yes you will lose some weight ! I will be running a two session detox workshop at Hot Yoga Aurora where you will have the option of ordering your own juice cleanse from Total Cleanse so watch this space for more info.