Recently, I did a juice cleanse and want to share my experience and if you actually lose weight from it.
What is a Juice Cleanse?
You may be wondering what is a juice cleanse and what's the benefits of just consuming juice?
Juice Cleanse is when you drink only juice from fresh fruits and vegetables to help detox your body by removing toxins and also help you lose weight. It's a great way to get a jumpstart with your health and wellness journey.
Doing a juice cleanse diet is about two weeks; however, you can do a liquid juice cleanse for a few days to see if that helps ditch your bad eating habits and recharge your body.
Since I've been on a health and wellness journey for over a year now, I only did a one-day juice cleanse to detox my body. This is because my eating habits started to become bad again after my daughters returned to school after the winter break, and their school activities had me so busy that I hadn't had the time to cook dinner at home.
So, we ate out in the evenings daily due to our busy schedules.
Now, we weren't eating fast foods or unhealthy meals, but eating at restaurants and a few fast-casual places.
Due to the diet change, I noticed that my weight loss had halted. So I wasn't gaining, but I wasn't losing either.
My body was definitely in need of some cleansing and to get back on track on a healthier, whole foods diet again.
I did my 1-day core juice cleanse with Lemonkind Superfoods to whip me into my healthier routine again.
About Lemonkind Superfoods
Lemonkind Superfoods is a woman-owned company that provides 1-day and 3-day fresh-pressed juice cleanses that promote a healthy and active way of life, fire up metabolism, and jumpstart weight loss.
Lemonkind provides plant-based beverages of detox juices and fat burn lattes, flushing you out and rebooting your system. These beverages will help you feel energized, have your digestive system work optimally, and get your lifestyle back on the right track.
Before you Start Juice Cleansing
Before you start juice cleansing, you need to do to prepare yourself.
- Make sure you're giving your body enough sleep
- Return to eating healthy again
- Get your body moving by exercising
- Start cutting out alcohol
- Keep your body hydrated by drinking plenty of water
I made sure to get myself ready before my juice cleanses to get the best experience possible. Already I workout 4-5 times a week and drink water throughout the day, plus I don't drink alcohol either. Also, I ate healthy meals the day before.
But I do need to work on my sleeping habits, though. With my busy schedule, I don't get enough sleep.
With the 1-day core, juice cleanses, Lemonkind Superfoods juice comes with 8 juices to drink every two hours. And unlike some other juice cleanses that come in one flavor, Lemonkind juices come in a variety of fruity flavors that are deliciously good!
Pop the package juices in the fridge to keep them cool before consuming.
On the day of my cleanse, I had to take it easy, so I didn't work out and cleared my schedule for the day to relax at home and drink my juices. However, drinking only juices gives your body fewer calories, so you may feel a bit fatigued and hungry.
1 Juice Every 2 Hours
Here are the hours and flavors of the juices I drank throughout my cleanse.
7am- Mango Peppermint Green Tea- Energy + Immune Defense
The lemon and organic acerola cherry are high sources of Vitamin C, known for supporting the immune system. Organic green tea is 50% polyphenols, natural plant compounds that act as powerful antioxidants.
9am- Turmeric Pumpkin Spice- Antioxidants + Enhanced Mood
The pumpkin and apricot are excellent sources of antioxidant beta-carotene (Vitamin A), which help with vision and clear skin. Organic cinnamon and turmeric may improve mood and help minimize swelling.
11am- Avocado Pineapple Wheatgrass- Beauty + Digestive Health
Avocado is a rich source of Vitamin E, powerful antioxidants to protect cells from oxidative stress. Wheatgrass and pineapple are packed with essential enzymes known to aid in digestion.
1pm- Turmeric Carrot Gingerata- Antioxidants + Immune Defense
The carrot and mango are excellent sources of antioxidant beta-carotene (Vitamin A), which help with vision and clear skin. Organic turmeric contains curcumin, which has been shown to reduce swelling.
3pm- Chlorella Infused Greens- Detox + Hydration Boost
Cucumbers are hydrating foods rich in anti-bloating flavonols and polyphenols. Chlorella is a nutrient-dense detoxifying algae known to bind with and help remove harmful compounds from the body.
5pm- Aronia Berry Lemonade- Vitality + Immune Support
The lemon and organic acerola cherry in Awareness are high sources of Vitamin C, known for supporting the immune system. The Aronia cherry is rich in polyphenols and anthocyanins, both natural antioxidants.
7pm- Mango Sea Buckthorn- Beauty + Skin Defense
The apricot and mango help with vision and clear skin due to their Vitamin A content. The sea buckthorn fruit has long been used to stimulate the hair and skin regenerative process in herbal medicine.
9pm- Blueberry Cinnamon Chia- Digestion + Sport Health
Organic chia and cinnamon are good sources of dietary fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids. The organic rice protein isolate has been linked to faster muscle building, fat reduction, and exercise recovery.
Each juice has health benefits like vitamin A, fiber, antioxidants, and other great vitamins and minerals. All juices do not contain gluten, caffeine, concentrates, colors, added sugars, or preservatives.
And the packaging itself is like a work of art with beautiful displays of artistry that signify different empowering symbols. Each package gives food for thought of what the graphics mean.
Also, each package pouch is easy to open, close, and drink, similar to those baby applesauce pouches you see in stores.
As I mentioned before, the taste of these juices is bursting with fruity, refreshing flavors. My favorite is the juices with turmeric because it gives that warm taste, similar to drinking seasonal fall drinks.
How I felt During my Juice Cleanse
I felt OK from 7am to 11am; I wasn't hungry or feeling like I needed to use the restroom.
However, once 12pm hit, the hunger started and feeling dehydrated even though I was drinking water with the juices.
With Lemonkind core cleanse, you can eat a little bit of fresh raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, and a small salad with a low-calorie dressing.
I did consume some fruits and a small salad for lunch and nuts for a snack to curb my appetite.
By the late afternoon, I still felt dehydrated, drinking more water than I regularly do, making me urinate constantly. However, I didn't have crazy bowel movements like those detox teas.
I'm not a juice drinker; I mainly drink water, teas, or smoothies, so my body isn't used to drinking so much juice, which could be why I felt dehydrated.
But, I will say that I didn't feel hungry by the end of the day after eating the small portions of fruits, nuts, and salad.
After the juice cleanses, the following morning, I weighed myself and saw that I had lost 3 pounds! Also, I still wasn't feeling hungry, so the juices helped to prevent me from overeating.
But, after the cleanse, it's recommended to slowly start eating digestible, hydrating foods, like fruits and leafy greens, before beginning to eat heavier meals, or risk gaining weight back or more, plus risking going back to unhealthy eating habits again.
Three days after the cleanse, my appetite decreased significantly, keeping the weight I lost off and boosting energy. Plus, my water intake is now much more than before the cleanse! I love the improvements this juice cleanse provided me in just a day of doing it. I feel I may have been able to do a three-day cleanse easily.
I recommend Lemonkind Superfoods Core Cleanse to anyone looking to jumpstart a healthy weight-loss journey.
You can get these juices on their website and Amazon.
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Disclosure- I was provided these products for review purposes. All thoughts, and opinions are my own.
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