I recently did a 3 Day Cleanse and have gotten a lot of questions about what it is and how to do it. First, let me be 100% and say that I cannot survive on liquid for 3 days, which is why I like this.  I also cannot chase around 2 toddlers during the weekend and not eat. It just is impossible. This includes real food. It is strict, but you DO get to eat.  Here is a quick summary of what each day looks like:

What: 3 Day Refresh Kit
When: Typically done over a weekend, Friday through Sunday however I recently have had better success doing it during the week. That way I can still enjoy my wine on the weekends! The downside about during the week is I don’t have a blender at work…so I have to mix the drinks myself and they aren’t quite as cold. But I am less active during the week so its a better time for me personally to cut calories.

Step 1: Drink Shakeology (protein shake) for Breakfast with a banana. (I choose the chocolate vegan or greenberry flavor)
Step 2; Drink Vanilla Fresh Shakes (another protein shake) for Lunch and Dinner
Step 3: Add in Fiber Drink Sweep (keeps you full!)
Step 4: Enjoy Health, Cleanse Approved Foods!

Details: For 3 days you will follow the 3-Day Refresh Cleanse (which includes REAL food!) This will reset your body allow you to refresh. Typical results include a minimum of 3lbs and 3 inches. You drink ALOT of water on this program so its not water weight. Its simply hitting the reset button and getting you restarted. For examples of what you eat on the program, you can check out my Pinterest board.

I typically do this when I feel like I have been too depending on sugar and carbs. Post Halloween. Post vacation. Post Thanksgiving 🙂 You get the idea. It reminds your body that it can function without being dependent on processed foods.

Workouts:
I actually workout normally when I do the cleanse. I tend to get better results. (I have done it 3 times so far). After the first day my body adjusts and I am not hungry. They recommend pilates or yoga.

Tips:
– Plan 3 days when you are not going out to eat. Its to hard.
– Drink the fiber drink REALLY cold. I mean VERY cold. It is so much better.
– If you want to do the juice options as one of your snacks, I recommend the SUJA essentials brand. (Especially the Uber Greens version). If I do this, I will drink 2 or do juice plus some veggies/hummus since one serving is only 50 calories
– I always put extra spinach in my Shakeology. Its just good for you. (You can learn to make a perfect smoothie here!)

Results:
Results vary by person, the best thing about the cleanse is after the 1st day you feel less depending on food. The first day or even into the 2nd day, you might get a headache or two. This is your body detoxing. Its normal. After about 24 hours you should wake up feeling refreshed and with some extra pep in your step!

I hope that answers your questions! Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you are interested in learning more. Its great for this time of year when you have a big party coming up!

XO,
Holly