Detox Days

As you have read from my previous post, I tried the five day detox diet from Soulmatefood.  Now I did mention that I would blog each day of the detox but there didn't seem much to say, apart from I was hungry!

Day one was fine as it was the start and I was filled with excitement and I couldn't wait to get started. Reading through the do's and don't's as I sipped on my first juice my mind started to wander and I found myself thinking about a cup of tea. I absolutely love my tea so I contacted Soulmatefood through their Facebook page and asked if I could still drink green tea as they only mentioned stay clear of coffee.  I was delighted when the speedy reply came back advising me that I could still drink green tea as it contains natural caffeine.  The lovely people at Soulmatefood also advised me of the other benefits of green tea, such as increasing fat burning and helps to reduce bad cholesterol. Another reason to stop and go boil the kettle.

Day two felt alright, however I felt as though I was counting the minutes to my next juice.  It is recommended that you have your juice every two hours, and sip it slowly. I found that some of the juices were just that, juices and others seemed more like a smoothie.  I was most sceptical about number two - pineapple, banana and coconut.  Now I love all three of those things on their own but together seemed odd and it looked rather ominous. I was pleasantly surprised and I found this to be my favourite juice. I was starting to get a little bored as the cleanse advises you only to take part in light exercise so I thought it would be wise not to attend my usual spin classes as they are anything but light exercise!

Day three and there was a development, not a great development, but something changed.  My tongue felt horrid, I felt kind of furry.  It must have been all the acidity in the juices, just as well I was using a straw to try and minimise acid erosion of the teeth.  Although I was feeling good, empty but good. I seemed to notice the difference in my lower stomach.

Day four and I was dreaming of food.  I do not eat red meat, however seeing adverts and programs that featured food had me salivating at a glance. I could think of noting more than sinking my teeth into a big juicy stake. Although I did not do myself any favours as I watched John Catucci You Gotta Eat Here. It was just food piled on food and massive portions.

Day five and the end was in sight as I knew I just had to reach the end of this day and then I could eat solid food again.  I certainly missed chewing food and my tongue not feeling as though it did not belong in my mouth.  I survived feeling hungry and a little lighter, although I may have cancelled out all the good cleansing work on the day after the cleanse