If you are like me, sometimes parties and celebrations can get the best of you, and your clean eating habits can willingly or unwillingly fall to the way side. Well after a week long vacation, my body was ready for a little reset, so I was happy to embark on the 3 Day Refresh!
What is the 3 Day Refresh?
The 3-Day Refresh is 3-day program of specially formulated shakes, healthy snacks, and delicious, easy-to-prepare meals that have been scientifically designed to help you lose weight and break the cycle of bad eating while dramatically improving the way you feel!
Despite my love of meat and cheese, I knew that I could commit to a vegetarian diet since it was only 3 days, and my body was begging for a "detox". I timed the Refresh with the start of a new, low impact workout, so I was giving my entire body, inside and out, a break.
The Refresh is the perfect 3 day cleanse because it includes enough protein and fiber to support your metabolism and your active lifestyle. No need to starve yourself or do a mini fast or juice cleanse, thanks to this awesome program.
Meal Prep for 3 days was easy, as I had a list of fresh fruits and vegetables to choose from, and I could see the recipes were quick and easy.
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| Vanilla Fresh with Raspberries |
The Refresh introduces a high-protein shake called Vanilla Fresh and a digestive drink called Fiber Sweep, along with healthy plant-based recipes. I tried the Vanilla Fresh a few different ways, once with fresh raspberries, once with blueberries, and once with my allocated 'good fat' of Almond Butter, blended with water and ice. I was still able to eat some of my favorite foods, including Shakeology, which is my go-to breakfast meal, I would truly be lost without my Shakeology. For the purpose of the Refresh, I switched to the Vegan formula for these 3 days.
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| Cucumber Tomato Salad |
My favorite Refresh meal was the tasty cucumber tomato salad, which I could easily eat every day!
I'm becoming a big fan of cauliflower, especially when it's spicy, so I wanted to experiment with the steamed veggies recipe. I made it my own signature dish by adding chili powder, Italian seasonings and a sprinkle of slivered almonds to the broccoli, cauliflower coconut oil recipe. Next time I will add even more chili powder.
Most people who do a short cleanse or reset are looking for some physical changes, and I confess I'm no different! :) I took my before and after pictures and measurements, and here's the results. Typical Refresh users are seeing about 5 pounds lost, which is a significant change in your body in just 3 days.
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| BEFORE, 127 LBS |
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| AFTER, 123 LBS |
Just remember, the 3 Day Refresh is not a 'hall pass' to eat to excess, and forget your healthy eating habits. But it is a great way to refocus your body and do a quick cleanse as needed, such as quarterly or before a special event!
If you want to know more about the 3 Day Refresh or want to reset your body in a more focused way with the 21 day Ultimate Reset, contact me to hear more!
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