If you’ve been following me through the consistency challenge then you know that this week is the last (whoop whoop)! I’m not going to lie, it’s been tough, but I’ve enjoyed dedicating myself to giving you guys content every single weekday. Today we’re going to be finishing up a post I started a few days ago in the challenge that shared my experience doing a 10-day Green Smoothie Challenge.
The green smoothie curriculum that Hubs and I followed was created by nutritionist and weight loss expert JJ Smith. Here’s an excerpt about what you can expect (taken from Amazon):
This book provides a shopping list, recipes, and detailed instructions for the 10-day cleanse, along with suggestions for getting the best results. It also offers advice on how to continue to lose weight and maintain good health afterward.
Are you ready to look slimmer, healthier, and sexier than you have in years? Then get ready to begin the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse!
If you successfully complete the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, you will…
• Lose 10–15 pounds in 10 days
• Get rid of stubborn body fat, including belly fat
• Drop pounds and inches fast, without grueling workouts
• Learn to live a healthier lifestyle of detoxing and healthy eating
• Naturally crave healthy foods so you never have to diet again
• Receive over 100 recipes for various health conditions and goals
A Quick Recap
As I mentioned, my husband wanted to lose around 10 pounds, but my goal was to reset my digestive system and give my poor gut a break from bread, sugar, and salt. After we broke the hungry hump of the first three days, the challenge actually got easier. We looked forward to making our smoothies every morning and grew accustomed to our “new diet.” Now don’t get me wrong, we still had our mile-long list of things we looked forward to eating after the cleanse, but we were able to power through.
My Results
One of my favorite results from this challenge was getting rid of unwanted bloating. I’m pretty petite, so when I’m bloated it shows and I look pregnant. I wish I would’ve taken pictures to show my before and after the process, but even when I pushed out my stomach it was noticeably flatter. I also noticed that my cramps were not as bad this month and that my body didn’t feel fatigued in the morning. I had more energy throughout the day which led to more productivity.
My Final Thoughts
Overall, I’d suggest everyone do this challenge to the best of their ability. We truly enjoyed it and we plan on doing it at least two times a year. We must take care of ourselves from the inside out. We don’t want to look good on the outside and be dying on the inside. With the gut being our “second brain” it’s important that we take care of it to keep our bodies operating at their best. Was it tough? Yes. Was it worth it? 10,000 times yes. I look forward to sharing recipes and our diet change with you all in the future!
What’s the hardest challenge that you’ve done to improve your health?
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