I can't believe I forgot to write about this experience. In September, after my sister and her family came to visit, I did a 10-day cleanse. I did it for many reasons but mainly because I knew I hit an all-time low when I had fast food for breakfast, lunch and dinner one Saturday. And, not to my surprise, I hit an all-time high with my weight, post-baby.
I had friends on FaceBook who were doing a cleanse at about the same time. They got such good results! In addition to losing weight, they wrote how they feel more energetic, have less physical issues and just all-around loved it. They talked about how it was made from only organic superfoods. They talked about how it tasted good (it admittedly looks like it would taste horrible.) They talked about how it fired up their metabolism.
I needed to change my lifestyle and I sure as heck needed to help my metabolism. So I did it. It wasn't the easiest thing in the whole wide world but it was doable and I did it.
I lost 8 lbs. after 10 days.
I wished I had lost more because all of my friends lost 10 lbs. but I kind of diverted from the plan the last two days so I couldn't be disappointed with my results. They were still good. Here's the thing, though - because I ordered more of it in case I wanted to continue it, I drank the power shake here and there for the next month. I went back to eating meals but I did have a shake every so often.
It really did change the way I ate. I had initially gained 2 lbs back. I thought, huh, well, I am eating meals again so it's fine.But then I lost them again. And then I lost an additional 3 lbs bringing my total weight loss a month after finishing the cleanse to 11 lbs. I was somewhat close to my Wedding Day weight again.
So I decided to do it again, almost two weeks ago. I think why it's harder to do my 2nd cleanse is because I told myself the first time that, "it's only 10 days!" And here I go again, doing it again. I want to do it, I like how I feel when I do it, but the temptation seems so much greater the second time around! Although it has been rougher, I've stuck it out. And now I'm 1 lb. away from Wedding Day weight!
My realistic goal is to lose 5 more lbs. after that. My pie-in-the-sky goal is to lose a total of 10 more lbs. But if I lost the last 5 lbs., I would extremely happy. I've also decided to go "public" with it all. I was scared to tell people because what if I failed? Or what if I relapsed and gained it all back? But after three months, I haven't.
I decided to post it on FaceBook. I also joined the Purium group so I could introduce my family and friends to Purium and help them through their cleanse by being a cheerleader and, if possible, doing it with them. How I feel about this is how I feel about yoga. I really like it and strongly encourage people to do it! Truthfully, doing it with them will also encourage ME so I'm happy to do a cleanse with them. I've already pulled a group of friends that want to do their first cleanse on December 1st. I never got to do either of my cleanses with a group.I've already started messaging my friends with tips to help them get started right (lowering their caffeine and going decaf right before their cleanse) as well as introduced them to other people they can talk to if they have questions. I think it will make the experience a lot better. The gal who introduced me to Purium lives in Hawaii so she would text and FB me but she wasn't doing it with me. Luckily, though, I was invited to join a group on FB and reading other posts about people's success stories, temptations and gripes was very comforting.
Ummm, I didn't want to be all crazy cheerleader about Purium but I really do like this company. They helped me lose weight that was sticking to me like no other! I am also able to provide my body with really healthy nutrients and they make it so easy. I admit, I'm not hitting the gym every day and it's hard being a working mom. But they helped me do something really good for my body and made it easy. The other added benefits? I'm no longer dependent on caffeine. I haven't touched soda since September either. My allergies and eczema have also gone away (I wish I know what foods causes them.) Purium has been such a great experience.
PS: Now if I can only find a yoga studio I love in my new hometown ... I have started a weekly running date with a friend so that's a start on my physical fitness goals!
