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Day 11 of the 24-day challenge* has arrived! I’ve finished the cleanse phase and now enter what’s called the “Max” phase. This means I’m done with the fiber supplement and herbal cleanse pills and now move on to vitamin supplements. My diet remains primarily the same, but now I have a meal replacement shake to enjoy for breakfast. Here are today’s…
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Day 10 of the challenge* means I’ve reached the end of the cleanse phase! Let me tell you, I can feel the difference. It’s amazing how junk food acts like sludge in our bodies. Cars can’t run on junk, and neither can we. 🙂 All right, on to the stats… Breakfast: Leftover breakfast casserole and a banana Lunch: Hard-boiled egg; Grape…
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Day nine is complete!* Each day adds another layer of new habits, and it’s such a great feeling. Here are today’s stats. Breakfast: Hard-boiled egg and an orange Lunch: Leftover pork chop and green beans from last night Supper: Roasted chicken breast; Veggies with hummus Snacks: Banana; Unsalted peanuts with raisins; Apple Tea of Choice: Teavana green tea – jade citrus mint Exercise: Elliptical…
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Day 8 is done! I’m nearing the end of the cleanse portion of the challenge* and have started to feel and see some changes in my body. More on that below. First, let’s look at today’s stats. Breakfast: Scrambled egg and an orange Lunch: Leftover breakfast casserole; Salad Supper: Grilled lemon herb pork chop (Recipe found HERE); Baked potato; Green beans tossed with olive oil…
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I’ve made it through the first full week! I have to say the challenge* hasn’t been as traumatic this time around as my first-ever experience with it. Let’s just say the first 24-day challenge rocked my world because it was a complete change in the way I approached food. This time I’ve been more prepared. Now, that doesn’t mean I don’t hit low moments. (Just…
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Day 6 is finished!* My biggest lesson today is the importance of rest. Last night, I hit a major wall of exhaustion and just shut everything down, watched a movie, and went to bed early. What a difference a good night of sleep makes! Not only did it give me physical energy, but it also boosted my emotional and mental energy to…
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