Oz’s 3 Day Detox Cleanse: My Review. Hi everyone! Thanks for embarking on this journey with me! This past weekend, I decided to try a Detox Cleanse for the first time in my life. I was excited for it, but once I assembled all the ingredients. Could I really do this? Oz's first tip for maximizing your cleanse is to keep hydrated by drinking a lot of H2O. Photo courtesy of Greg Riegler Photography. Oz called Garcinia Cambogia Extract (HCA) the Holy Grail of Weight Loss. He went on to say, “Anytime I see a scientist get this excited about something. Oz Fans Blog Free Diet Plans, Healthy Recipes, Weight loss tips and Dr. All liquids for the next 3 days! This was going to be a challenge. Well, I’m proud to say that I was able to do it! Three days later, I feel less bloated, refreshed and truly healthy! In the TV business, sitting down for meals can be hard. Like many of you, I am often on the run, and sometimes forget to eat entirely. That is probably where my eating habits falter the most. I incorporate healthy foods into my diet regularly, but I also enjoy snacking, which can fill me up on the wrong foods. The lack of consistency gets me the most. That’s why I wanted to start this cleanse. A co- worker tried it last month, and I wanted to give it a whirl myself. While there are positive side effects, such as weight loss, that wasn’t my goal. I wanted to reset my organs and eliminate the toxins from my body. It’s something I think I will do every year now.**********Preparation is Key. Oz “One Sheet” in hand. This sheet lists everything you need for the duration of the cleanse. My bill: $4. 3. 0. I already had vitamins, and green apples.*I did not purchase the coconut oil or almond butter. Oz says about $1. The only difficult part about this sheet is that it doesn’t say what size the produce should be. Use your best judgment here and alter if it’s too much for you to consume. Mark Hyman walk you through the 3-step detox plan. Reset your hormones and detoxify your body. It only costs $16 a day! SportzEdge on the Scene host Erika Wachter tries out and review's Dr. Oz's 3 Day Detox Cleanse. For example: My apples were a bit smaller, so I added . If you think you will want one, you will need to consider your purchases while shopping. Note: I have been asked quite a bit about my blender. It’s only about $2. Target or Walmart. It comes with one bottle, but I bought a second one. It is so convenient and works great!**********And So it Begins. I definitely learned a lot from this first day experience, and altered the next two days of drinks accordingly. Breakfast: I started my morning with the green tea Detox drink. I love tea & it was easy for me, because while I enjoy coffee. In recent years, I no longer add anything to my tea, so I didn’t want to start now. Then, I began preparing my breakfast drink. This was delicious, and easy to consume! Whenever I do order a smoothie, or make my own, it almost always includes berries and a banana- so this was a breeze and very enjoyable. Lunch: This drink I was the most nervous for. After reading reviews, people almost unanimously agreed that this was the worst drink of the three. When making it, I chopped the celery and kale thoroughly, but it was still just too much to swallow. This drink took me over an hour to consume, and I ended up leaving about 4 ounces remaining. To my surprise, I was just way too full. Snack: Did not have one. I was not hungry. Dinner: I’ll be honest. I “cheated” a tiny bit (as I took a taste of the avocado.) At this point, my mind was telling me how much I wanted to chew something or taste food in a non drink manner. I prepped out my foods, and began mixing. Upon first sip, it didn’t seem too bad; but like the lunch shake. I think the Kale was still a little much for me, so I actually chewed each sip a bit. To be honest, I was ready to quit at dinner. I hoped this was okay and would not alter my results. But, I didn’t want to get myself sick! I also noticed during this meal, that I was bloated, and my cheeks and face were quite flushed. Not sure what that correlation was, just a side effect for me personally. I finished what I could, and then headed to bed. FYI: I did not do the nightly bath during the cleanse. I am sure it is nice and relaxing, but I have only a shower. Once again, I enjoyed the green tea. I want to have a cup of this everyday- its benefits are endless! I truly enjoy it, and it was a nice way to start off my morning. I was still a little groggy (this is normal- our bodies are ridding the toxins, and are not used to overloads of fresh foods); So, I closed my eyes for a bit. Lunch: I was getting hungry again, but literally dreading this second shake. After yesterday, it felt like torture, so I made a few adjustments to help me. I cut back the celery to 3 pieces and not 4 and used a smidge less kale. Also, I REALLY chopped them up- I basically minced them and I noticed the difference big time. I enjoyed it and it was easy to consume. Like I initially stated in my video blog, the taste is not bad at all! Snack: Once again, no snack. I was not hungry. Dinner: Once I was finally getting hungry, I decided to have my dinner drink. I’ll admit it, I was being lazy. I decided to finish my remaining 1. I felt quite content with that. This would be a huge time saver- I still planned on blending it fresh. I also made my lunch drink.**********I can do this! But, overall had a good night’s sleep. I won’t lie; I didn’t want to get up. Heading back to work is always tough after the weekend, and I was hoping I could make it thru the workday content on my drinks. Breakfast: Tea was great as I got ready for work. I grabbed my breakfast shake and enjoyed it at the office. Lunch: I was hungrier, earlier today. I ate lunch about 2. I had been going about 4 hours between the two meals on Days 1 & 2). I proudly discussed my meal with my coworkers, and sipped it up like I would with any delicious beverage. I had less urge to eat real food that was in front of me. It’s amazing how quickly our taste buds and bodies can adapt to a particular taste. Snack: I wish I brought a snack today. I am hungry! Dinner: I went home, and was ready for my dinner ASAP! I was looking forward to my meal, and was amazed at my how taste buds have acquired so quickly to these foods. It was satisfying, and I was just SO HAPPY! I made it through! And for lunch, I had a can of tuna in a spinach/kale salad. As you see, I’ve already incorporated these “cleanse” foods into my daily diet. This definitely gets you back on track. Interesting Observations: I did still want to snack a bit, so had a handful of mixed nuts. After lunch, I tried to eat a mini- snickers bite size, and I did not enjoy the taste at all, I actually threw it out. That’s a big difference for me! Cleanse effects in action. If you have a food chopper- even better!* Blend the shake until you get it to the consistency you want. UPDATE: From doing these shakes “post- cleanse”- I no longer chopped anything and it worked very smoothly. Try it this way; it will save you time. Allow yourself adequate time. The prepping process for each meal is time consuming.* If you need to, block off an evening, and prep ahead.* While the weekend was “guilty pleasure”- tempting, I liked the fact that I had time to prep it out and relax. Adding a little water while drinking will help you get it down easier.* For me, drinking a thinner consistency was helpful. Speaking of H2. 0, keep drinking it! It will suppress your hunger in between meals, and help flush out the toxins. Eat at set times. I did this on the weekend, so I fluctuated a bit! WILL POWER! Benefits & Overall Summary: I did not weigh myself, but I have noticed some changes in my body.* You are bound to lose a few inches and drop a couple of pounds. I feel less worry. My mind and thinking feels clearer. New found energy. I feel less bloated overall. My skin feels better; tighter. My nasal congestion and allergies feel improved. Realization of how much I actually snack when not necessarily hungry. Encouraged to include more of these foods in my daily diet.* I will likely continue the breakfast shake. Overall, while it was not a bad three days, I personally wanted to just eat food. I was not used to the blending/liquid aspect; so while it is a lot of veggies and food, it doesn’t feel as satisfying as diving into a plate of solid food. However, the benefits are undeniable, and so.
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