BluePrintCleanse

This past Monday Shelby and I embarked on a challenge- a one day cleanse. Neither of us had ever done a cleanse before but we were both very interested. I had heard good things about BluePrintCleanse so after some research we decided to give it a go. Since we were newbies we decided to start with just a one day cleanse but their most popular option is a 3-day version. We both chose the Renovation cleanse. The basic premise is you are given 6 juices that you drink in order throughout the day.

 This is how the juice came. It is made locally and came via a messenger in a cooler bag with ice packs so it stayed chilled.

 How does it work?

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"BluePrintCleanse is a NUTRITIONAL Cleanse that is effective in helping the body detoxify itself and move through this 'low' or detox cycle faster and with fewer symptoms. Cleansing is recommended for many illnesses, as it gives the body the rest it needs to recover. Take away the work of digesting food, and one allows the system to rid itself of old toxins while facilitating healing. Depending on the length of the BluePrintCleanse, it accomplishes different things. A three day BluePrintCleanse helps the body rid itself of old built up matter and cleanses the blood. A five day BluePrintCleanse starts the process of rebuilding and healing the immune system. A ten day BluePrintCleanse will take care of problems before they arise and fight off degenerative diseases. A “fast” is something different – our cleanse is a nutritional one. It’s about nourishment, NOT deprivation. Our live juice cleanse both removes toxins and promotes healing simply by supplying the blood with vitamins, minerals and enzymes that one is able to easily assimilate. It took years to wear your body down, and it will take time to build it back up to its prime condition. But it can be done. When you start to feel unwell, cleanse and feel better."

Since we each had different experiences we decided to each share our cleanse stories by interviewing each other. 

Shelby's Experience:

{the cheater}

1. How did you feel before you started the cleanse?

I was tired and stressed and had a little bit of a cold. 

2. Which juice was your favorite? Least favorite?

My favorite was the #2 Pineapple/Apple/Mint juice because those are all things I like. My least favorite was the #5 Apple/Carrot/Beet juice because I did not like that flavor combination. I couldn't even drink anymore of it after the first sip.

3. Were you hungry without food or did the juice fill you up? 

Yes I was hungry. At lunchtime in particular I was very hungry so in addition to the juice I snuck a very small caprese panini in. What can I say? This girl loves her food. The #5 beet juice was absolutely awful. I couldn't even keep it down. I wasn't particularly hungry, but it was dinnertime so I thought it was necessary for me to have something so I had a small bowl of tomato soup.

4. Did you have any detox symptoms?

Yes, I had a headache throughout the day, which may or may not be related to this because I get headaches often. I was also very tired throughout the entirety of the day.

5. Did you feel different the next day?

I didn't really feel different. I felt a little lighter and a little more energized.

6. Would you do this cleanse again?

For me probably not because I didn't enjoy the juices. But I would do the one that is just the spicy lemonade.

Ashley's Experience:

1. How did you feel before you started the cleanse?

I felt pretty good before I started but maybe a little bloated.  

2. Which juice was your favorite? Least favorite?

My favorite was the #2 Pineapple/Apple/Mint juice but I also really liked the # 4 Spicy Lemonade. My least favorite was probably the #6 Cashew Milk. That one was the hardest for me to get down and unlike all the others this one did have a texture to it and was a little chalky. I'm not a milk fan so that may have something to do with it. I also didn't particularly enjoy drinking the #5 Apple/Carrot/Beet or the #1 and #3 Green juices but I did drink them. The #5 juice had a very strong carrot taste and the #1/#3 juices had strong parsley and celery tastes.

3. Were you hungry without food or did the juice fill you up? 

I was hungry at certain points. You know when you're on pain meds and you can tell when it's time for the next pill? That's similar to what I felt with this...I could always tell when it was time for another juice because I would start to feel hungry. But after drinking the juice I would usually feel full. I never ate any food besides the juices. They encourage you to drink green tea in between juices so I did do that at several points throughout the day.

4. Did you have any detox symptoms?

I didn't have any of the symptoms besides fatigue. I gained more energy after I drank the #4 Spicy Lemonade in the afternoon though.

5. Did you feel different the next day?

I woke up the next morning feeling very rejuvenated. I had one of the best nights of sleep I'd had in weeks and I felt lighter.

6. Would you do this cleanse again?

I might. I don't know that I could do one longer than a day though.

 

 We made it through and we were proud we tried something new. 

Have any of you ever done a cleanse? Would love to hear your experience.

Until next time

XOXO

Ashley and Shelby

*This is not a sponsored post. We just wanted to share our experience.