Yet, another cleanse!
I’ve been dedicated to cleansing every couple months. Not only do I get a refreshing dose of super foods, but I commit to practicing clean eating and living habits for a period of time. What better way to develop healthy habits than to consistently practice them!
Over the past couple of years, I’ve tried a number of different cleanses and detoxes — everything from drinking tea daily to juicing to a Paleo diet. Some practices have left me feeling more rejuvenated than others, and some habits I now practice daily! It’s the slightest tweak in decision-making that makes the world of difference.
I also find it’s easier to stick to the regimen if you promote yourself! This could mean getting a friend to join you, or maybe just posting your progress. The key is to be held accountable, however if you “cheat” on a cleanse, you’re only short-handing yourself ;]
These are the habits I will mindfully practice for the next 7 days…
1. Jillian Michael’s Tea Cleanse
Are you a tea drinker? Then you’re especially going to like this. This is a simple one to follow, especially when you don’t have to modify what you eat! Just drinking 60oz. of this tea (2 Large mason jars) a day helps shed 5lbs. in a week…
>> 1 Organic Dandelion Root tea bag
>> 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
>> 2 Tbsp. 100% pure cranberry juice (no sugar)
– Dandelion Root : helps boost metabolism, serves as a diuretic, and aids digestion. It’s also good for your liver and gallbladder.
– Lemon : rich source of vitamin C which promotes a healthy immune system. It serves as a detox agent, aiding the kidneys, restoring the body’s natural pH balance, and giving a natural energy boost.
– Cranberry : rich in antioxidants. Serves as a diuretic, cleansing your urinary tract and helps in aiding UTI’s. Also good for your oral health.
2. Superfood / Raw / Paleo Diet
This part is always bittersweet! It takes preparation and planning ahead for this one. Everything I eat or drink is a consumption that serves a nutritional purpose. Most of my picks are raw foods, avoiding additives like sugar, chemicals, butter, starch, etc. I usually shop the day of or before I start this cleanse so I have a full kitchen to work with. Consider this the fun part where you get to experiment and try all those new recipes you’ve been posting on Pinterest! I’ve found lots of yummy choices from The Nutrition Twins, and have a small collection of clean eating recipe books I can finally give attention to. I have a few drink and food recipes on ♥ My Pinterest for you as well!
Here are a few items on my shopping list:
>> lean chicken breast
>> 100% orange juice, almond milk, coconut water, 100% cranberry juice
>> sweet potato, onions, bell peppers, kale, garlic, carrots, strawberries, bananas, lemons, green apples, romaine lettuce, grapes, spinach, broccoli
>> whole grain tortillas, quinoa
>> dark chocolate raisins, almond butter, almonds
>> chic peas, mixed beans, corn kernels
Find foods that are convenient so you can take it with you or prepare fast — no excuses when you’re at work or going out. My boyfriend wanted to go on a movie date, so I prepared some healthy munchies to take with me :]
3. Mindfulness
This can mean whatever you want it to mean. For me, I see this as a mental cleanse. I dedicate this week to myself, to really love myself and spend time doing the things I love but often lose focus of. I stick to my daily yoga, I’ll meet up with friends for a hike or dominate a tennis match. I’ll finally make time for that book I’ve been wanting to read, or to learn that song on guitar that’s been stuck in my head. I meditate every day (even if just for a few minutes) to focus on my breath and the present moment. You are cleansing your body because you want to be healthy, inside and out, mentally and physically. You’re being good to yourself, because WHY SHOULDN’T YOU BE? When you consume, always consider how it benefits you, whether it’s food or life. Take on each day like it’s going to be awesome, because you want to have an awesome day!
“Each morning we are born again. What we do today matters most.”
-Buddha
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