Let me start by saying, I’m not really a juice cleanse gal…I’m more of a Big Mac gal. Sure I get the occasional wheatgrass shot after a pizza lunch in the name of balance, but health fads always seem a little hoaky to me (is that shot of wheatgrass really gonna cure my cold?)
But after eating myself into oblivion over the holidays, I was feeling bloated and gross, definitely not at my best. Now that spring is approaching and bikini season is around the corner, I need to seriously revamp my health & wellness routine. My friend suggested I try a Lemonkind juice cleanse and I thought…are you nuts?
It turns out Lemonkind is different than most juice cleanse fads for a few reasons. First of all, there’s an option to cleanse for only one day. Secondly, they’re 100% natural juices made from fruits and vegetables, specifically designed for your health. Thirdly, they’re supposed to actually taste good, without any added sugar. I have serious doubts about that, but we’ll see. Here goes nothing.
Cup of morning coffee juice! I miss that sweet sweet caffeine kick but I hear those holiday parties calling my name and am willing to give up one day’s latte for flat tummy confidence. The first “Strength” juice tastes pretty yummy, and even though I’m used to my hot cup of joe, I’m really enjoying how refreshing the juice is.
Here’s lunch! You’re supposed to drink one juice every two hours, and I’ve been surprised that I’ve stayed pretty full. I mean not Big Mac full, but not at all hungry.
Bye Bye 3pm treat! Hello juice. (Today WOULD be the day my coworker brings in homemade cookies!) I’m surprisingly not that tempted. Juice give me strength!
At happy hour with friends, I get to have my signature virgin cocktail. The “Transformation” juice is made with apple, carrot, cucumber, ginger, and turmeric for a little kick in the afternoon. OK, maybe not as much of a kick as vodka but the color is so cute it’s almost like having a cosmo? And guaranteed hangover-free.
Well, the day is finally over, and to my surprise, I didn’t cheat and eat all the cookies! I thought I was going to get HANGRY and cave to a delicious, sugary treat, but I didn’t (not even when my coworker teased me and stuck one right under my nose!!). I felt pretty energized all day, and it tasted so yummy so I didn’t have all of my usual cravings.
It’s the morning after, and I woke up having slept great! I definitely feel less bloated and ready to tackle bikini season without the Big Mac Hangover.
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