This was my first cleanse ever. I had tried several times to go on all juice diets before and they all turned out the same; me, facedown in a pizza by noon the same day.
The Blue Print Cleanse was totally different. Their motto is, “We think, you drink” which simplifies the nutrition factor of doing one of these. Although I am a rookie at cleanses, I did level 2, the Foundation cleanse, not because I wanted to, but because I think I ordered it wrong. I have to admit, I was nervous before starting. I prepared as they told me, eating fruits and veggies the days leading up to the big C, however, I did sneak a chocolate or two in the night before because it was Valentines Day… I know, I know…weak.
Day one was hard. I felt a bit shaky, the green juice was brutal, and
I thought there was a possibility that I may be found in a rumpled heap
under my desk come 5pm, but I soldiered on. This was a mission, and I
wasn’t about to puss out on it. Walking past those left-over chocolates
was hard, but I just threw back the cashew milk (delicious) and called
it a day. Day two was easier, and by 6 pm I was ready to hit the gym as
usual and even found myself working out for longer. By day three I
literally felt like Iron Man and was walking around smugly while people
surrounding me were chained to their daily routine of bagels, muffins
and take out. Solid food? Pansies. I didn’t need food; I needed juice.
Even the thick, scary, hard to swallow, made me want to gag on contact, I
feel like I’m eating pond scum, green juice. I drank, drank and drank
some more. When I woke up the morning after my three day cleanse, I
wasn’t craving junk, I had zero bloating and I had lost 4 pounds (water
weight girls, don’t go nuts, but still was nice) not to mention, I felt
energized, clear and ready to start the day.
On to some of the gory details: Though I eat salads and celery and
other green things that are good for me, I never got used to the green
juice. I had my friends at work who are foodies/very organic loving
people try it and they actually really liked it. I still felt like I was
guzzling seaweed even on day three. Not easy, but very filling. There
is language on the website that says this cleanse tends to bind people
up (if you know what I mean). Total opposite for me (if you know what I
mean) which could have contributed to the weight loss. TMI? Sorry, just
want to give it to you straight.
Tips for future cleansers:
- DRINK WATER. Think of the juices as your meals and keep
chugging water down in between. I did not do this the first day and a
half and I started to feel bogged down and over-loaded with nutrients.
Flush your system out.
- FINISH THE JUICES. Don’t cheat yourself or the cleanse. Plug your
nose (like I did) if you have to for the green ones. If you feel too
full take a break, chug water and go back to it later. Just get it
down.
- FOLLOW THE TIPS for coming off the cleanse: Don’t get cocky (like I
did) – Coming off the cleanse I felt like a rock star. Not a human but a
supreme being with vampire-like strength and stamina. In thinking I
wasn’t as dependant on food as I always had been, I downed half a banana
in the a.m. had a few pieces of cut up fruit at lunch and went straight
to the gym from work- like a moron. I also lifted- like a moron. Do not
underestimate how jam-packed those juices are with things you need to
get you through the day and don’t over-estimate your body. With almost
nothing in my system, I almost passed out and had to quickly park it on a
bench to avoid an unfortunate nose dive into some woman doing squats in
front of me. Follow the steps to come off of the cleanse and hydrate
yourself.
Final thoughts: Do it. I’ve already recommended this to my friends
because it was that awesome. On day three I felt so energized and
healthy and I’ve found I am eating smarter than ever. The cleanse also
opened my eyes about how the food I was consuming was affecting my
body. On the cleanse- zero bloating/gas/ stomach aches, then once I
re-introduced food I had some of these symptoms come back. I always
thought I might have a touch of a gluten allergy like my father, now I’m
positive I do. Use this cleanse to reboot your engine and start
thinking/feeling and eating healthier for the long term. If the three
day looks a little too pricey for you, I totally think the one day would
still be beneficial to kick start you into a healthier diet. Read all
about it on the FAQ page and try it today @ BluePrintCleanse.com!