Whether or not you’ve tried a cleanse, chances are you’ve heard about them.
And thus I found myself embarking onRemedy Reset Program’s three-day wellness cleanse.
Goodson is personally not a fan of cleanses and says she does not recommend them to her clients.
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“There is no real science behind them; it’s mostly based in marketing,” she explains.
“The body has its own mechanisms for detoxification, primarily carried out by the liver and kidneys.
Even a three-day cleanse can leave you with low blood sugar, feeling fatigued, and dehydrated.”
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People with certain health conditions should always consult a doctor before making any major changes to their diet.
It also included 12 2-ounce ‘Immunity+ Shots’ labeled Heal, Energize, Digest, and Protect.
They are also free of gluten, dairy, and soy.
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The shakes are essentially meal replacements.
The only addition to the reset is drinking plenty of H2O.
This was no issue for me since I always drink plenty of water.
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I was very, very hungryor shall I say, “hangry.”
The first day of the cleanse wasn’t too bad.
Let’s call it a state of “hangry.”
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But I was committed to finishing this, so I powered through.
Day two was, as expected, even more challenging; my desire for real food was getting worse.
By the time the third day rolled around, frankly, all I could think about was food.
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However, I was close to the finish line and managed to successfully complete the three-day cleanse.
I have a very healthy appetite and ordinarily eat three full meals a day plus snacks.
I also rarely skip dessert after dinner.
I’d estimate that my typical daily calorie intake is closer to the national average of 2,000 calories.
But I consumed a healthy amount of protein.
I took comfort in knowing that I was getting some solid protein in each “meal.”
My average daily recommended protein intake, according to theUSDA, is 38 grams.
I consumed 68 grams of protein per day by drinking the wellness shakes.
from my morning and early afternoon cups of coffee.
(For reference, a typical eight-ounce cup of coffee contains anywhere from80 to 100 mg of caffeine.)
This prompted me to limit my walks to a mile during my cleanse.
As a very active person, this was a major downside for me.
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I felt changes in my metabolism.
I felt this effect almost immediately on day one.
I was taking more frequent trips to the bathroom, and felt (and looked) less bloated overall.
I might be open to trying another cleanse in the future.
I now understand more about cleanses and the hype.
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Cleanses aren’t for everyone.
Do what’s right for you.
