7 Day Healthy Cleanse, Cauliflower Oatmeal,& Results

Have you ever done a Cleanse?  I mean a real true cleanse?  If you’ve been following me on Instagram, facebook, or read this post or saw any of these posts, you may recall me chatting about the 5 Day Mini-Resets. Recently however, Shaklee introduced their new Healthy 7 Day Cleanse.  My husband and I are on Day 5.  I can’t believe I am saying this, but WOW what an amazing experience for the both of us.

To be perfectly honest, I was really nervous about starting this baby.  7 days without protein?  Say what!  I love my morning Energizing Smoothies or bowls.  And no bullet proof coffee.  Sadness!  Runny Eggs.…more sadness.  I don’t really like sweets that much but a piece of dark chocolate is my treat almost nightly.

The best part, you’re eating almost every two hours…and each day gets easier and easier.  I look forward to one of these sweet potatoes almost daily or this sweet potato veggie hash, (minus the runny egg).  If you don’t like veggies, I promise you’ll reset your taste buds and learn to fall in love with them after 7 days!

You need to try this Cauliflower Oatmeal! YUM!  My new favorite mid-morning snack!

Here is a run down of our results thus far:  We’re both sleeping better.  We both have a ton of energy, which I have anyhow, but it’s up a notch (or two).  And the best part, so much more focus and clarity ALL DAY LONG!  Woot woot!

I did cut back on my exercise regime quite a bit. Since I am not training for any race it’s perfect timing for this cleanse. However, I continue to run long every Friday (12 to 15 miles) but this week I felt a bit off.   I only went about 6 miles and it was more of a walk/jog.

It is highly recommend to cut back on strenuous exercise so your body can really benefit from the cleanse.  The first few days I seemed fine and I didn’t modify my runs or strength much.  Since I am not eating anything beyond veggies and fruit, I was probably just low on fuel and I was content with a nice slow jog.  Anyhow, I am excited to get back into my regular exercise routine come Monday.

As fas as weight loss.  I continue to eat good healthy fats to minimize any weight loss.  Avocados have been my best friend.  As you can see from some of the pics, all of our meals have been delicious and I am eating almost every two hours.  I did jump on the scale after my shortened long run this morning and was down about 4 pounds so I may add in a scoop of my favorite Plant Based Protein tomorrow, Day 6.

My husband on the other hand, is down 8 pounds and it’s only day 5.  He honestly did need a kick in the butt if you know what I mean.

I also love getting messages from friends joining me on the cleanse.

So why am I telling you all this?  To sum it up, doing a cleanse is a fantastic way to reset your health when you’re feeling sluggish or weighed down.  Personally, it’s a really good feeling to go into the holidays feeling more energized so why wait! Right!  Besides, anyone else indulge a little too much after Thanksgiving and haven’t been able to get back on track?  That was my husband.

Plus I also realize there are a variety of wellness products available on the market, so choosing one that’s right for you can seem daunting. Shaklee’s 7 day cleanse makes it easy to detox with a combination of supplements and a diet plan to help you kickstart your metabolism and feel more energized. They provide a range of wellness products to help make your life healthier every day. The recipes they provide are delicious and the facebook group is full of tips from over 1000 others on the same journey.  It’s been so much fun!

5 Reasons to Try Shaklee’s 7 Day Cleanse

1. A cleanse is an excellent way to jump start weight loss. It kickstarts your metabolism by eliminating the foods that cause inflammation while providing the nutrients you need to function optimally.
2. Support Digestion. Shaklee’s 7 day cleanse supports digestion with its probiotic complex, supported by a liver detox and alfalfa complex to deliver key nutrients. Healthy digestion is integral to effective weight loss.
3.  Increase Energy.  When your metabolism is fired up and your body is getting proper fluids and vitamins, you will feel your energy spike. White carbs, sugar, etc all cause inflammation and since your eliminating these, your body gets a much needed break from digestion and therefore more energy.
4. Crush Cravings. Giving youIr body the proper vitamins, as well as plenty of fiber from fruits and vegetables will crush your sugar cravings and help you feel full. Say good bye to sugar cravings!
5. Improve Sleep. Did you know sleep is one of the most crucial factors to weight loss. When you’re not getting enough sleep, your body craves sugar and stores more fat. A cleanse helps improve the quality of your sleep by removing harmful stimulants like sugar, to help you feel both energized and rested.

With Shaklee’s gentle and simple 7 day cleanse, you’ll be able to reset your body and feel amazing while doing it. Feel free to call me with questions. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

CAULIFLOWER OATMEAL

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 medium head of cauliflower riced
• Coconut or olive oil
• 1 to 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
• 1 packet of stevia
• Fresh fruit

DIRECTIONS:

1. Warm your riced cauliflower in a saucepan with a little coconut oil.
2. Add cinnamon (to you’re liking) and stevia.
3. Serve warm with fresh berries.

Have you done a reset or a cleanse?

I LOVE Shaklee’s cleanse. If you focus on what you can have and not what you can’t, you will LOVE it too.