Time for a Cleanse

After a weekend of veggin' and feeling sluggish, I felt it was time to try a cleanse. I'm hoping to flush all the junk from my system and feel healthier. I've always been apprehensive about typical cleanses and fasts because they tend to strip the body of vital nutrients and completely sabotage your body's metabolism and energy causing fatigue. I chose Shakeology because it has over 70 vitamins and nutrients that will keep my energy charged and immune system strong, while providing a three day jump-start to looking and feeling better. Shakeology is a meal replacement shake that I drink for breakfast every day. But for this cleanse, I will drink it three times a day for three days. The Shakeology Cleanse is meant to jump start you in your fitness, break a plateau or shred pounds fast & effectively in a healthy way. The key is caloric efficiency; getting the most nutrients possible out of the fewest number of calories.

The Shakeology® 3-Day Cleanse

Here's the details on the 3-Day Shakeology Cleanse. The key is to follow the same regimen all three days.

Essentials:

 3 Shakeology shakes per day

 2 cups of green tea per day

 1 or 2 pieces of fruit per day (optional)

 1 salad for dinnercan include fish or poultry

 No dairy or extra sugars (this includes almond and soy milk)!

 Drink 2 to 4 liters of water every day

 Only use low-fat dressings, and go easy on the salt and/or pepper to taste

 2 snacks before/after any of the major meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

 Fruit is optional, and it is discouraged (however, some of you will need the calories while others may not)

 Power-workout participants (those who are already super conditioned) are recommended the higher numbers of calories

 For maximum results, do NOT use additives

 Dinner salad may include white grilled protein (poultry or fish only)

Daily Regimen: 1 cup of green tea to start the day

Breakfast: Blend 1 scoop Shakeology (140 calories)

1/2 cup of fruit (60 to 90 calories) optional

Ice to taste

8 to 10 oz. of water

Snack 1: (85 calories): 1 piece of fruit (apple, pear, orange, banana mango, etc.)

Lunch: 1 scoop Shakeology (140 calories) Ice to taste 8 to 10 oz. of water

1 cup of green tea or a detox tea

Snack 2: (you can have the second snack before or after dinner)

Blend 1 scoop Shakeology (140 calories) Ice to taste 8 to10 oz. of water

Dinner: Salad with grilled white fish or poultry (roughly 340 calories)

Greens 3 servings of vegetables, plus 4 oz. of grilled white meat (fish or poultry)

2 tablespoons of dressing (no more!)

Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse FAQ

How many calories per day?

800 to 1,100 calories per day

How often can I do the Shakeology 3-Day Cleanse?

• Ideally, you should do it once per quarter (every 3 months)
• As the seasons change
• When you start a new workout program
• When you feel you need help breaking through a plateau

Should/Can I still do my workouts during the Cleanse?

• Depends on the individual
• You’ll have less energy, so consider doing it during your recovery week
• Don’t do it in the middle of P90X or Insanity

Can I do a 1-day or a 2-day cleanse instead of a 3-day?

• Yes, some people will see results in one or two days!
• It is not recommended to do the cleanse for longer than 3 days.

Should/Can I take other Beachbody® supplements during the Cleanse?

• No Beachbody Recovery Drink as it as too much sugar.
• All other Beachbody supplements are not necessary but won’t hurt.