I’ve survived the first day of my cleanse, but note to self: Do not watch people eating french fires. It’ll only make you want to reach across the table and poke their eyes out with spoons. Yes, it was my first day AND I managed to eat out. But on a more positive note I’m feeling thinner already! Without getting too technical let’s just say the cleanse already started having a detoxing effect on me.
Back to eating out: For dinner I went to a vegan restaurant that I know serves steamed kale and salad without all that crap on top, so I was able to enjoy the company of my friend and still eat something. Believe it or not I was satisfied.
I also had three shakes that day and literally had to force myself to drink them because they are so filling. You really don’t feel super hungry, like some people fear when going on a cleanse.
Just steer clear of people consuming foods you shouldn’t even be looking at and you’ll be OK.
Here’s what I ate the rest of the day:
9:00 am Breakfast: Shake made with 1/2 banana, strawberries, grapes, spinach
12:00 Lunch: Shake made with strawberries, grapes and carrots. I also had carrot sticks with 1/4 avocado
5:30 Dinner: Small side salad with romaine lettuce, carrots, pico de gallo
8:00pm: Shake made with apple and cinnamon
Note: all shakes are made with the SP Complete powder, Whole Food Fiber, cinnamon, stevia and ice.
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February 13th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
Starting my cleanse today. First shake wasn’t too bad, so I think I’ll be able to do this without a lot of problems. And it was without any fruit, etc. in it. Just wanted to see how “bad” it was. I do have a couple of questions. Do you think it would be ok to sub in a couple of V8s a day to add into my veggie intake. Also, I don’t see edamame on the list, but would think that’s a good source (which I actually like). Curious about anybody’s thoughts on those two things.
February 17th, 2010 at 7:14 am
Hi Scott,
I started my cleanse yesterday. I asked many a question before starting the program. One of the questions I asked was about the V8 substitution. My doctor told me that if the vegetable, fruit or spice is organic, then it’s OK to use in shakes. He’s really pushing the organic side of things, and looking at my grocery bill for about 5 days worth of groceries, the organic side of things will cause your wallet to lose a little weight as well.
I’ve been considering buying a juicer and sticking to only having 3-5 days worth of groceries in my home to prevent items from spoiling before I consume them.
The shakes are definitely filling and I haven’t been able to consume them in less than 30 minutes. The one on my desk here at the office was made over an hour ago, using wild blueberries, 1/2 a banana and 3 strawberries (all organic). I can still hold the mug upside down and keep the shake inside the mug.
The most challenging part for me thus far is taking the SP Cleanse capsules. For some reason, the smell of them triggers my gag reflex. I’ve overcome the issue by putting a spoonful of shake in my mouth, inhaling and putting in the capsules while I’m exhaling so I only taste the shake.
I had a headache yesterday, most likely caused by a lack of caffeine and watching everyone else in the break room eat foods which didn’t follow the cleanse.
“Cleanse” wise, I’ve noticed a difference in both frequency and volume, both of which are lower.