I spent the first ten days of June on a cleanse. Before you jump to any conclusions- I did not drink only lemon juice, honey and cayenne. I did not consume crazy clay drinks and only eat fruits and vegetables. I also did not waste away and turn into a pile of bones.
Instead, I spent 10 days reminding my body that I am in control of what I eat... I laid off the caffeine, fried foods, gluten, processed sugar and dairy; ate lots fruits and vegetables; drank 8+ glasses of water each day; used very little oil in my cooking; made a lot of lentils, quinoa and lean protein; fell in love with avocados (treat of the day!); and spent time with my friends without drinking.
I wasn't perfect. I broke the cleanse twice after careful consideration- once to enjoy a glass of rose while watching an incredible sunset on a porch, and again to have a drink prepared by Jim German. I still exercised control but couldn't justify missing out on the Walla Walla/Waitsburg experience because I was on a "cleanse".
I was very surprised how people reacted to my "cleanse". I expected criticism for not drinking at gatherings and a lack of understanding while attempting to cook for other people. I was pleasantly surprised by the understanding, support and encouragement I received.
I walked away being able to function in the morning without caffeine, snacking more responsibly and exercising more will power when it comes to sweet things. Something about doing this cleanse made me more aware of all the little things I put into my body on a daily basis...
Also, did I mention I feel great?!
Click here for the cleanse I did. Highly recommended!
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