Cleanse Days 8-12

I'm just back from a weekend away upstate New York. I really enjoy the mountains and can feel all stress leave my body once I get up there. We stayed right outside of Woodstock where I knew they had a fabulous organic juice bar and health food store. It was quite difficult staying on a cleanse and not having my own kitchen, but at least I was able to get juices every day. The first two days I primarily ate fruits, vegetables, salads, smoothies and fresh squeezed juices. On day two I was getting very hungry (without a good protein source again and the nuts weren't doing it) I wound up having a small amount of french fries at a fair because there was nothing else. I had been off of potatoes for the past week, but decided to add them in. I felt fine afterwards and felt as if were okay - I didn't have a hot dog or fair sausage roll. The following day I again was very hungry and finally found a restaurant that served quinoa - YEAH! When my vegetable plate arrived there was about one 1/2 cup of quinoa on the plate. I couldn't believe it, so I asked the waiter if I could order a side order and guess what, he told me no because they often run out of it through the evening. Okay I thought, I am being tested, but I stayed with it.

So my plan for the week is to juice everyday through Thursday and a liver flush tomorrow (Tuesday) I'll post the recipe too. I will be adding beans and fresh fish back in on day 14 (Thursday). I don't think I will go back to eating meat or dairy the way I did in the past. I feel too good to ever want to go back to my old ways. This has been an unbelievable experience for me and I can't wait to share it with my clients.

Cleanse Day 3

Day 3

On days 2, 3, and 4 you start your day with a "Liver Flush" a combination of orange, grapefruit, and lemon juices mixed with garlic, cloves, cayenne pepper, fresh ginger and olive oil. I know it sounds terrible, but it doesn't taste too bad and I can feel my body detoxing afterwards.

I'm amazed at how great I'm feeling, despite being off meat for almost a week now. I've always admired vegetarians and never thought I'd be able to do without it, but I'm considering keeping this lifestyle and adding a small amount of meat back into my diet when I'm done cleansing.

Appetite - I wasn't very hungry at all today - again it's a surprise to see how little I'm eating, yet I'm not very hungry.

Feelings - WOW!! Happy Happy Happy

Symptoms - Slight headache again in the morning, but it went away quickly.

Cravings - I was craving something salty today - so I had some avocado, celery and celtic sea salt and it did the trick.

Thought of the Day - I'm practicing patience and being more patient with my children.

Recipe - Avocado Soup (Ultimate Energy Cleanse)
1 cucumber
1 avocado
mint (optional)
Celtic Sea Salt to taste

Place all ingredient in a food processor or blender until smooth. Garnish with mint leaves and serve

Cleanse Day 1

Today is Day 1 of my cleanse. It's amazing how great I feel from cleaning up my diet over the past week. I will be tracking my progress, ups and downs, how I'm feeling and my favorite recipes of the day. This cleanse is being run as a co-op cleanse, so my meals will be prepared by my team members - YEAH! You can also do this alone and reap the same benefits or ask a friend to join you.

Here is an overview of the cleanse:

Everyday - 1. Take a Kundalini Yoga Class at 6:00 AM (this is optional but
helps the body and mind cleanse)
2. Drink 2 glasses of fresh squeezed juices in the morning and
afternoon
3. Sip on 32 ounces of a detox drink with lemon, maple syrup
and cayenne pepper
4. Take various supplements from the Ultimate Energy
Cleanse Program
5. Eat cleansing and nourishing foods allowed on the cleanse
6. Get enough rest, relaxation and do one thing a day that
supports the cleanse (bath, massage, exercise, detox
treatments)

Days 2-4 Prepare and drink a liver flush drink first thing in the morning followed by 8 ounces of the lemon detox drink

Day 1
Appetite - After drinking the fresh squeezed juice (carrot, beet, celery, spinach, cucumber and apple) I was not hungry for breakfast. I sipped on my detox drink and had a delicious and cleansing soup for lunch prepared by one of my team members - I was filled for hours) NOTE - I am usually very hungry in the morning.

Feelings - Very motivated, inspired, excited and proud that I am committed to "practicing what I preach", and healing and cleansing my body.

Symptoms - A little bloated today and a minor headache, great energy levels despite waking at 5:00 AM

Cravings - NONE - I'm shocked - several days without sugar

Thought of the Day - Be generous and loving.

Recipe of the Day - "Eileen's Turnip Soup" The Chakra Cookbook
(compliments of Coach Judy of Nourishing Solutions for Life

1 Turnip
3 Parsnips
3 Carrots
1 Cup baby onions (frozen)
2 Cloves garlic
1/2 cup Fresh dill
1 tsp Thyme
1/2 cup Pumpkin seeds
8 cups Vegetable broth
Bay leaf
1 cup Quinoa (toasted dry in skillet for 5 minutes)

Add diced vegetables, toasted quinoa, herbs and salt to broth. Simmer for 45 minutes. Stir occasionally. Serves 6

Day 7 of My Pre Cleanse

Today I completed my last minute preparations for my cleanse. I picked up a few ingredients that I needed and made sure I had plenty of fruits, vegetables and nuts to snack on if I get hungry.

I am completely off of wheat, caffeine, sugar, dairy, meat, processed foods and of course alcohol.

I spent tonight at a spiritual concert for peace" Snatam Kaur" http://www.snatamkaur.com/ with many members of the team cleanse and students of Divine Yoga. What a way to kick start the cleanse. I just started Kundalini yoga a few months ago and I already feel the transformation.