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My 10 Day Transformation

13 Tuesday May 2014

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Last week I posted about Rob Ford’s experience and mentioned that I too was doing a bit of a rehab; against sugar, fats, bad carbs and processed foods. I was just starting my 10 Day Transformation. That was the first quarter of my journey and it was a struggle. My goal was to to make it to Friday and I am happy to announce I made it to the final day! And I feel great. And for the hard numbers:

I have lost 10 pounds and 3 inches overall. I wish I had before and after pictures but I can tell you I pulled a pair of skinny jeans from the closet and they did fit!

Now I know you’re thinking well you are just going to gain it back when you pig out this week but I am not going to head down that path. My cravings are actually gone and I haven’t felt this good in many many months. I don’t want to ruin that. If you have been reading my blog you know that I have an autoimmune disease, used to be a competitive fitness model and have tried a juice cleanse in the past. This is different.

All the goodies

All the goodies

First, it comes with a coach who sends you a message every morning. Daniel from Inspired Life in Carrot Commons is the coordinator/ coach and is always an email away if you need him. Second, is the high quality supplements and shakes that are full of nutrients and good stuff your body needs so that you won’t get tired and cranky and potentially bite off your co-workers head for walking buy with a wonderfully fragrant cup of Stabuck’s blonde (ok so maybe I miss coffee but decaf tastes just as good as the real thing).

I can’t really say enough good things about it and while I lost wait – it was so much more. I feel like my old self with tonnes of energy and just a happier disposition. I am looking forward to becoming more active again and continuing with a better lifestyle. If you want real proof though – My boyfriend decided to do it after seeing how great it made me feel. He is on Day 2!

Now if you want a NEW YOU. Inspired Health is offering a great deal for anyone who signs up by May 24th at 6pm will get a free infrared sauna session! You just have to let them know you heard about the transformation through my blog.* You can also sign up and pay online. Feel free to post any questions you may have here.

 

 

 

* I have not been compensated for this post, I am just a big fan after running through the program these last 10 days.

At the end of the juice cleanse

24 Sunday Mar 2013

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So I made it… sort of.

My last day was Friday and I have to fess up to actually having dinner that night.  With my cold I just wanted something hot and spicy so I did have some vegetarian pho at Hanoi3 Seasons – which has the best Vietnamese in the city.

Before sitting down to break my fast I weighed myself on the same scale I had before I started and can report a 5-6 pound loss.  Now while I didn’t do the cleanse to loss weight, I am not going to complain about that added bonus.

All-in-all it was a great experience that I plan to repeat monthly (although I am going to request a little more palatable green juices – if that doesn’t defeat the whole purpose). I also ordered some juices and elixirs for this week that I am excited to try:

Love Your Liver: Cranberry, orange, carrot, beet

Cellulite Blast: Orange, Grapefruit and lemon

Tropical Intervention: Apple, Celery, Carrot, Pineapple, mango, papaya, spinach, Kale

POMPOM ME: Pomegranate, Lemon, ginger

Immune system Kick: Lemon, Ginger, Cayenne pepper

Now, I truly believe I am almost over this cold, that has held other people hostage for 3 weeks, because of the juicing. The 3 days also served as a start to a healthier everyday me which was what I was hoping.

Who knows, maybe next I will make it through the last couple hours! I also plan to get a workout in next time and maybe some yoga. I did have a massage Saturday morning which was also helpful I am sure in pushing the toxins to my lymphatic system.

I don’t expect that I will refrain from all the goodies next weekend but I think I will be smarter about my choices in general!  If you want to do your own cleanse – check out Raw Juice Guru (no, they aren’t paying me to promote them) or Belmont Raw which has a location in Leslieville.

Cheers to a new week!