Upcoming Cleanse Details!!

Hi everyone!

I mentioned on YouTube this week that I LOVE the book "Crazy Sexy Diet" by Kris Carr. For those who haven't seen the video, check out why I love it here!

Summer is always a time for indulgence... alocohol, BBQs, snacking, parties!! Sadly, Summer is quickly coming to an end and I thought after Labor Day would be the perfect time to cleanse and start fresh for Fall. That being said, I am going to follow along with Kris Carr's 21 Day Cleanse from "Crazy Sexy Diet". I hope that you will join me! I'll be posting helpful recipes, tips and videos of my experience. I would love for us to join together and help eachother out!!

If you don't have the book, I HIGHLY recommend you get it! Not only does it have helpful tips for the cleanse but the book is packed with great information. You still have time to get it! I'm looking to start the cleanse right after Labor Day.

The cleanse looks something like this:

• No alcohol
• No caffeine
• No gluten
• No animal products!! ( that's right - dairy & eggs included!)
• No sugar (substitute agave, honey, or stevia)
• No meds (Unless perscription. Stay away from your go-to advil, tylenol etc)

You start your day like this:

• Upon Waking: Warm water with fresh squeezed lemon
• After starting your day have a big green juice or green smoothie
• Mid morning have a herbal tea (caffeine free, of course!)

* The goal is not to eat solid food before noon. So have a nice 16+oz green juice or smoothie (It will fill you up!!) and drink as much water, coconut water or herbal tea as you want! 

I know you are probably thinking... okk looks like I'm going to be starving myself! BUT that is NOT the case!! This is your chance to explore the plethora of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and grains available to us. It is going to be tough - but together we can make it through this cleanse!

This cleanse is not only a physical cleanse of ridding toxins from your body but it is an emotional and spirtual journey. Be prepared for the amazing journey this cleanse will take you on!

It is a good idea to start weaning yourself off of things the week before the cleanse. So, next week, it would be a good idea to try some of these things so the cleanse isn't as much of a shock to your body:

• Wean yourself off coffee. Limit yourself to one cup a day, then every other day and eventally no coffee. (This is going to be a tough one - but try replacing with a green juice or herbal tea)
• Cut back on alcohol consumption. Try for only 2 alocholic drinks during wean week. And if possible, choose organic red wine.
• Cut back on meat consumption. Try for no more than 3-4oz. during the week.
• Stay hydrated!! Sipping purified water will help flush your system!
• Phase out dairy and gluten. No more than 3 servings of each during wean week.
• Eliminate processed sugar and refine carbs.
• Double up your intake or greens! Try green juices and green smoothies

I know this is a lot of information to take in but I want everyone to know what they are getting into. If you haven't visited a local health food store like Whole Foods or Trader Joes, I suggest browsing the aisles. You will be surprised how many gluten free, sugar free, vegan goodies you will find. Including breads and pasta!

Stay tuned for more cleanse details coming up! Hope that you will join me!

Health, Wealth & Happiness,

Your Skin Goddess,
MaryAnna