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Sunday | January 31, 2016

Cleanse Day 3

I’m not gonna lie… Today was tough!! Being home all day probably had something to do with it, but I am craving SUGAR!!! On a positive note, I did have more energy!

I had a clean program chocolate shake this morning with coconut milk and frozen blueberries, and I’m actually really looking forward to duplicating this tomorrow morning! Hoping that will satisfy my sweet tooth!

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Saturday | January 30, 2016

Cleanse Day 2

Yesterday I prepped meals for the next few days! I still have two full days of the Clean Program packet, that I didn’t finish from my last cleanse. So my plan is to finish that off and then complete my seven day cleanse on my own, from the book!

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I had a shake for breakfast made with the clean program protein packet, frozen mango, frozen pineapple, and coconut milk. I also wanted to mention that I got a Vitamix recently and my shake this morning was 100% better than when I did this cleanse last year. There were no chunks, or gritty residue like there have been in the past with my old blender! My shake was actually really yummy!! I also had my clean supplement packet and probiotic…

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I made two meals that should last a few days! One, which I also had for lunch today, was an Artichoke Millet Risotto. It is delicious and I will be having this as my “solid” meal for the next few days!! Along with my supplements, of course!

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http://blog.cleanprogram.com/millet-risotto/

The second meal, Curried Butternut Squash Soup, will serve as my “liquid” dinner for a few days! I made this in my slow cooker and then used my emulsion blender. I followed the recipe below! One pot, so easy!!! And more supplements…

Curried Butternut Squash Soup~ Cut up two medium butternut squash. Combine in slow cooker with one small onion, minced ginger, 1-2 cups of coconut milk, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp curry powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and fresh pepper. Add vegetable stock until ingredients are almost covered. (Add more stock if you want a thinner soup, and adjust seasoning to your taste.) Cook on low for 6 hours and then use emulsion blender to blend into a soup consistency. (You can also blend in batches in a blender.)

I felt good today. A little tired, but that could be from my three year old getting up twice last night…. I also had a bit of a headache, which could be coffee withdrawal!!! On to day 2!!

Thursday | January 28, 2016

Cleansing

Okay Ladies!!! It’s that time of year again! The Holidays are over, and I don’t know about you… But we have had one too many cupcakes over here!! Time for my annual cleanse.

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I really like the Clean Program. I always feel great while on this cleanse and never hungry…

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It does take a few days to adjust, in which time I could be convinced to sell one of my children for a chocolate bar!! But seriously, it is easy to follow! Here is what I picked up today to get started…

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I am hoping to last seven days, and I will be posting recipes and updates daily!! Stay tuned…