The finish line has arrived!
It’s time to break out the champagne, chocolate, cheese and all the other things I couldn’t eat for the last three weeks and toast to my success on Standard Process’ 21-Day Purification and Weight Loss Program. I did it! Yay!!
Unfortunately I do not weight myself, but I do know for a fact that I lost weight/inches. My clothes fit better and I can tell just by looking in the mirror. I even went bathing suit shopping and have never been happy with the way my body looked in a bikini until now. Sure I have a few more areas to tweak, but aren’t we all a work in progress?
I will adopt a similar style eating pattern by giving up added salt, sugar, keep processed foods to a minimum and only have white flour on special occasions. I really don’t want to balloon back up to the weight I was before. I’m liking the new me. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed with the Standard Process cleanse either.
You are lucky because I can’t believe I am letting the world see before and after photos of my abs. It’s so embarrassing, but I’m definitely less flabby. I’m not exactly where I want to be yet, but the cleanse was a great starting point. The after photo was taken on June 12th.
Here’s what I ate today:
9:30am Breakfast: shake with apple
11:45am Lunch: ground chicken stir fried with yellow peppers and spinach
12:00pm: 3/4 mango
1:00pm: 40min run/walk
2:30pm: shake with black grapes and 1/2 cup raw almonds
7:00pm: salmon with stir fried collard green and spinach, pear
Note: all shakes are made with the SP Complete powder, Whole Food Fiber, cinnamon, stevia and ice.
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June 15th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
I wish you were wearing the same outfit so that we could REALLY get the effect, but it sure looks like it worked wonders for you - congratulations!!!! These photos just might be the extra nudge I need to get me doing it. Thanks!
June 16th, 2009 at 6:49 am
Great!
I was always searching for a site like this so that i can get some tips to loos weight. The above information given by you is very impressive and helpful.
Thanks
June 16th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
I am on day 2 of my cleanse and i’m getting nervous….. I’m not finding vegetables that i really like, but i’m doing ok with the shakes and fruits…. we’ll see how it goes.
July 6th, 2009 at 5:32 am
You achieved amazing results, and your photos prove that all that hard work really paid off! Congratulations! P.S. The quality of information on your blog is really impressive, great work!
July 8th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Very good! My husband and I are on day 3 and so far so good…except the shakes are HORRBLE! Any advice?
July 11th, 2009 at 6:58 am
Hi Kelly, what are you putting in them?
July 11th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
hello,
First at all congratulations!!!!!!!!!
a question:when did you make the first picture?It´s increible. Are these results with yoga,running/walking and this diet?Sorry for my English, I can read but not write very well.
July 17th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
I’m on day 5. My first batch of the shake was horrible. I was told to use 1/2 soy milk and 1/2 water. Too watery. Nutritionist also said to use banana. So my second batch was all soy milk, 1/2 cup of blueberries and 1/2 banana. It was delicious. The banana made the difference.
Very happy to have found this site. My hubby is not doing it with me so I’m glad to “have company” during the cleanse. Congrats Oodora on completing the whole course. The hard work paid off.
Good luck everyone!
August 4th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Thanks for the postings - I’m on Day 1! Do you use salt at all during the cleanse? And what about pure fruit juice for the shakes?
August 4th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
No salt and only fruit juice if you juice it yourself, but I would stay away from juice and only eat the whole fruit. You should limit fruit if you want more weight loss.
August 14th, 2009 at 6:26 am
hi Oodora, great job with the cleanse. i also did the cleanse and loved it, but I am on day 20 and am terrified to be finished. I am concerned that when the cleanse is done I will be unable to keep the weight off. Do you know if the supplements and shakes are said to be the key to weight lose? thanks cc
August 19th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
This seems like a great detox but I am a little skeptical on those pictures– the size of your chest changed drastically! I have a large chest and don’t want to lose it!!
August 19th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Nope, my chest is still the same size
But breast are made a fat, so if you have a lot of weight to lose then you may go down a size or two. Everyone is different.
August 20th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
What was your exercise regime during the cleanse like?
Congratulations on your results, your body looks fantastic!
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:03 am
Hey! Nice job here! I’ll be dropping by from time to time
September 27th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
THANK YOU - so much - for documenting your cleanse journey! I am on Day 12 and doing okay. Still having trouble eating enough and only doing 2 shakes per day. I’m going the “ultimate” route, so no meats, etc. Yesterday - Day 11 - I had my FIRST “great” day … loads of energy, very peppy and “light” feeling. Today, I cratered after only being up an hour or so and went back to bed for another 4 hours! What’s up with that?! I’m not weighing til Day 22 and I know I’m losing. Lack of energy is making it hard for me to get the exercise in. My big question: what does “a little cheat” - like a bite (or several) of something NOT on the plan - actually DO? Does it totally mess up the cleanse, or throw everything off, or is it just a little setback? Help, pls, I need encouragement! Thx. c.
September 28th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Keep up the good work, Connie! To answer your question, I think if you take a bite of something (depending on what it is) you should be OK, but try not to veer of course too much. You are cleansing after all! What do you want to cheat with anyhow?
September 29th, 2009 at 11:59 am
I just started my cleanse I’m on day two and so far I’m doing great. I like the way the shakes taste all by themselves so I’m sure they are delicious with fruits. My goal is to do a cleanse and lose weight I will keep you posted, but great job on your results!
October 11th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
I’m on day two and I feel miserable! First, the capsules are hard to get down (10 of them 3 times a day) and today the shakes are making me nauseous. I am not looking at vegetables as friends anymore either. I am committed to this (only 19 days to go) so please pray for me. I have been advised that this is the way to go-sorry-I just had to say it!!
October 12th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Hi Carolen,
The first couple days are the hardest, but stick with it and you will be thankful in the end with your amazing results!
October 19th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
I just started…Day 1. I just had my first shake and it is TERRIBLE. I don’t know how I will be able to drink 2 a day! I am a diet coke addict so I am worried about the withdrawals of that. I love the idea of the “cleanse” but I am doing this for the weight loss. I have gained about 10 to 15 pounds in the last year and a half and I want the off by the holidays. Is this realistic?
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Hi-I am on day 11 and feel great. The first 2 days were the worst-gagging on the pills and getting nausceous from the shakes. By day 3 I felt better already. My chiro recommended this cleanse because I have fibromyalgia. I have to say that the following problems are MUCH better already-my skin is less sensitive to touch, less hair loss, my body aches are lessened, I am sleeping like a log, I am more energetic and alert. I don’t seem to crave sweets either. I am actually beginning to like water. I hated it before and never drank any. I was worried I would have violent cramping and diarrhea but it never happened. I have a soft regular BM daily and it is good for me. I don’t feel bloated and gassy like I did before the diet. I have lost 7 lbs and my pants are loose on me. I could be a walking commercial for this product-I keep telling all of my friends and family to try it. I have varied alittle off the diet-such as a 2 inch Snickers on Halloween (I couldn’t resist), and I make taco soup to bring to work sometimes-using all natural ingredients-Newman’s salsa, hamburger, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, spinach, kidney beans, and chicken broth. I LOVE it and it is very satisfying on a cold day. I also use a tablespoon of Newman’s light viniagrette dressing on my salad. Most nights for dinner I have a veggie stir fry with summer squash, mushrooms, green beans and carrots in EVOO. Plus, I have 2 small pieces of broiled ocean perch. I told hubby before this diet that I could be a vegetarian but by day seven I craved chicken and fish BAD. I find the best shakes are made with 2 freshly squeezed tangerines, and 6 strawberries. I also occasionally substitute some of the fresh fruit with all natural 100% bottled grape juice (no fructose, colors, preservatives, etc.) Good luck to all of you-I definitely feel the effort is worth the gain in the way you feel.
November 6th, 2009 at 9:36 am
could you please tell me where i can find out how to do this diet??
November 7th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Hi GG, You can only get these products through a healthcare practitioner. Go to http://www.standardprocess.com to find the one nearest to you.
November 12th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Hi,
I’m on Day 12… And, I have to say - had I not found this site on Day 3 - I wouldn’t have continued with the detox, and headed out the door to go get my latté. Thank you for taking the time to post daily, as well as your awesome results. I can honestly say this is the BEST thing I’ve ever done for my body. I’m starting to look better in my midsection, arms & thighs… but BEST OF ALL - I FEEL the best I’ve felt in YEARS!
November 17th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Thanks so much for documenting your journey. This is my second time on the cleanse and, after trying several detox programs, find this program works well. I get amazing results. I am also happy to see how much you exercised. I find that the exercise (especially the cardio) really pays off.
Good luck to everyone who commits this program — the results are worth it!!