My task: Drink six juices per day for the duration of the three-day cleanse, and live to tell the tale. Going into it, I felt the way any woman who really loves eating would: Really nervous. Would I be hungry? Would I get super cranky? Would I whittle away to nothing by consuming less than 1,200 calories daily? Costing only $58 per day, the Cooler Cleanse is MUCH cheaper than a lot of the other celeb-touted alternatives out there. At that price, it’s a cleanse real people can afford. At 8:48 a.m. last Monday, my cleansing journey began. I’ll admit, what happened the next few days really surprised me. Day 1: The cleanse arrives
How I felt: Excited, for the most part. I’m totally as cool as Salma Hayek, right?! I wasn’t thrilled about giving up my coffee or Diet Coke habit, but I knew it was for the best. The biggest obstacle: The green juice.
I wasn’t super surprised when I didn’t enjoy the taste of their essential green juice, but I knew the cleanse would be anything but a sugary sweet ride. Loaded with veggies, this bevvy is a staple in a majority of cleanses, containing most of your nutrients for the day. Around 3:30 in the afternoon, I felt dizzy and a bit wacky — as if I were intoxicated. I was already looking forward to an early bedtime, which is recommended while you’re on the cleanse. Day 2: The journey continues How I felt: Hungry. I was hoping to feel refreshed or well-rested, but I woke up craving my first juice. The biggest obstacle: Around midday, I felt as though there was food everywhere I turned and had a persistent headache. I daydreamed of eating a burger (or five). The good news: After my first juice, I was genuinely full throughout the entire day. Day 3: The light at the end of the tunnel How I felt: Well-rested and lighter. The first two days felt long, but the third blew by. Before I knew it, I was sipping pineapple & ginger juice (my favorite of the whole thing!) and it was well into the afternoon. The biggest obstacle: As a runner, I was starting to get a little restless. I wanted to work out, or even just take a little walk-ski, but I didn’t want to overdo it and stress my body out on minimal calories. As I enjoyed the last sip of my sixth and final juice on day three, almond milk, I was proud of myself. I did a little jump for joy before bed. I did it! I persevered through the cleanse … without passing out! The verdict: I learned that a juice cleanse is doable, but three days would be my max. I felt happy and accomplished, and it didn’t hurt that I lost weight. Six pounds in three days, to be exact. The biggest lesson I took from this whole shebang: I learned how to trust my body’s instincts. I lost 60 pounds over the past three years, but not until going through this cleanse did I really learn what it is like to truly feel full or hungry. I also learned that life without caffeine is livable. I have no problem admitting that I drink a lot of coffee. But without it, I felt healthier and, dare I say it, more alert. Weird, right?! Of course, that didn’t stop me from cracking open a Diet Coke my first day post-cleanse! Reunited and it feels so good! Would I recommend cleansing to others? Yes, I would. Just make sure you really understand what you’re getting yourself into. Take the time as a mini-vacation from the things that stress you out the most, make sure to drink plenty of water to supplement your juices, and listen to your body. While I may not have loved the entire process while I was going through it, I did enjoy how I felt afterward. Now I can proudly say I juice-cleansed and lived to tell the tale. What do you think about juice cleanses? Have you or would you ever try one? Images via Emily Abbate
title: “Skeptic Tries A 3 Day Juice Cleanse Bares All Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-11” author: “Louisa Malachi”
My task: Drink six juices per day for the duration of the three-day cleanse, and live to tell the tale. Going into it, I felt the way any woman who really loves eating would: Really nervous. Would I be hungry? Would I get super cranky? Would I whittle away to nothing by consuming less than 1,200 calories daily? Costing only $58 per day, the Cooler Cleanse is MUCH cheaper than a lot of the other celeb-touted alternatives out there. At that price, it’s a cleanse real people can afford. At 8:48 a.m. last Monday, my cleansing journey began. I’ll admit, what happened the next few days really surprised me. Day 1: The cleanse arrives
How I felt: Excited, for the most part. I’m totally as cool as Salma Hayek, right?! I wasn’t thrilled about giving up my coffee or Diet Coke habit, but I knew it was for the best. The biggest obstacle: The green juice.
I wasn’t super surprised when I didn’t enjoy the taste of their essential green juice, but I knew the cleanse would be anything but a sugary sweet ride. Loaded with veggies, this bevvy is a staple in a majority of cleanses, containing most of your nutrients for the day. Around 3:30 in the afternoon, I felt dizzy and a bit wacky — as if I were intoxicated. I was already looking forward to an early bedtime, which is recommended while you’re on the cleanse. Day 2: The journey continues How I felt: Hungry. I was hoping to feel refreshed or well-rested, but I woke up craving my first juice. The biggest obstacle: Around midday, I felt as though there was food everywhere I turned and had a persistent headache. I daydreamed of eating a burger (or five). The good news: After my first juice, I was genuinely full throughout the entire day. Day 3: The light at the end of the tunnel How I felt: Well-rested and lighter. The first two days felt long, but the third blew by. Before I knew it, I was sipping pineapple & ginger juice (my favorite of the whole thing!) and it was well into the afternoon. The biggest obstacle: As a runner, I was starting to get a little restless. I wanted to work out, or even just take a little walk-ski, but I didn’t want to overdo it and stress my body out on minimal calories. As I enjoyed the last sip of my sixth and final juice on day three, almond milk, I was proud of myself. I did a little jump for joy before bed. I did it! I persevered through the cleanse … without passing out! The verdict: I learned that a juice cleanse is doable, but three days would be my max. I felt happy and accomplished, and it didn’t hurt that I lost weight. Six pounds in three days, to be exact. The biggest lesson I took from this whole shebang: I learned how to trust my body’s instincts. I lost 60 pounds over the past three years, but not until going through this cleanse did I really learn what it is like to truly feel full or hungry. I also learned that life without caffeine is livable. I have no problem admitting that I drink a lot of coffee. But without it, I felt healthier and, dare I say it, more alert. Weird, right?! Of course, that didn’t stop me from cracking open a Diet Coke my first day post-cleanse! Reunited and it feels so good! Would I recommend cleansing to others? Yes, I would. Just make sure you really understand what you’re getting yourself into. Take the time as a mini-vacation from the things that stress you out the most, make sure to drink plenty of water to supplement your juices, and listen to your body. While I may not have loved the entire process while I was going through it, I did enjoy how I felt afterward. Now I can proudly say I juice-cleansed and lived to tell the tale. What do you think about juice cleanses? Have you or would you ever try one? Images via Emily Abbate
title: “Skeptic Tries A 3 Day Juice Cleanse Bares All Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-16” author: “Ellsworth Ward”
My task: Drink six juices per day for the duration of the three-day cleanse, and live to tell the tale. Going into it, I felt the way any woman who really loves eating would: Really nervous. Would I be hungry? Would I get super cranky? Would I whittle away to nothing by consuming less than 1,200 calories daily? Costing only $58 per day, the Cooler Cleanse is MUCH cheaper than a lot of the other celeb-touted alternatives out there. At that price, it’s a cleanse real people can afford. At 8:48 a.m. last Monday, my cleansing journey began. I’ll admit, what happened the next few days really surprised me. Day 1: The cleanse arrives
How I felt: Excited, for the most part. I’m totally as cool as Salma Hayek, right?! I wasn’t thrilled about giving up my coffee or Diet Coke habit, but I knew it was for the best. The biggest obstacle: The green juice.
I wasn’t super surprised when I didn’t enjoy the taste of their essential green juice, but I knew the cleanse would be anything but a sugary sweet ride. Loaded with veggies, this bevvy is a staple in a majority of cleanses, containing most of your nutrients for the day. Around 3:30 in the afternoon, I felt dizzy and a bit wacky — as if I were intoxicated. I was already looking forward to an early bedtime, which is recommended while you’re on the cleanse. Day 2: The journey continues How I felt: Hungry. I was hoping to feel refreshed or well-rested, but I woke up craving my first juice. The biggest obstacle: Around midday, I felt as though there was food everywhere I turned and had a persistent headache. I daydreamed of eating a burger (or five). The good news: After my first juice, I was genuinely full throughout the entire day. Day 3: The light at the end of the tunnel How I felt: Well-rested and lighter. The first two days felt long, but the third blew by. Before I knew it, I was sipping pineapple & ginger juice (my favorite of the whole thing!) and it was well into the afternoon. The biggest obstacle: As a runner, I was starting to get a little restless. I wanted to work out, or even just take a little walk-ski, but I didn’t want to overdo it and stress my body out on minimal calories. As I enjoyed the last sip of my sixth and final juice on day three, almond milk, I was proud of myself. I did a little jump for joy before bed. I did it! I persevered through the cleanse … without passing out! The verdict: I learned that a juice cleanse is doable, but three days would be my max. I felt happy and accomplished, and it didn’t hurt that I lost weight. Six pounds in three days, to be exact. The biggest lesson I took from this whole shebang: I learned how to trust my body’s instincts. I lost 60 pounds over the past three years, but not until going through this cleanse did I really learn what it is like to truly feel full or hungry. I also learned that life without caffeine is livable. I have no problem admitting that I drink a lot of coffee. But without it, I felt healthier and, dare I say it, more alert. Weird, right?! Of course, that didn’t stop me from cracking open a Diet Coke my first day post-cleanse! Reunited and it feels so good! Would I recommend cleansing to others? Yes, I would. Just make sure you really understand what you’re getting yourself into. Take the time as a mini-vacation from the things that stress you out the most, make sure to drink plenty of water to supplement your juices, and listen to your body. While I may not have loved the entire process while I was going through it, I did enjoy how I felt afterward. Now I can proudly say I juice-cleansed and lived to tell the tale. What do you think about juice cleanses? Have you or would you ever try one? Images via Emily Abbate
title: “Skeptic Tries A 3 Day Juice Cleanse Bares All Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-25” author: “Vickie Chung”
My task: Drink six juices per day for the duration of the three-day cleanse, and live to tell the tale. Going into it, I felt the way any woman who really loves eating would: Really nervous. Would I be hungry? Would I get super cranky? Would I whittle away to nothing by consuming less than 1,200 calories daily? Costing only $58 per day, the Cooler Cleanse is MUCH cheaper than a lot of the other celeb-touted alternatives out there. At that price, it’s a cleanse real people can afford. At 8:48 a.m. last Monday, my cleansing journey began. I’ll admit, what happened the next few days really surprised me. Day 1: The cleanse arrives
How I felt: Excited, for the most part. I’m totally as cool as Salma Hayek, right?! I wasn’t thrilled about giving up my coffee or Diet Coke habit, but I knew it was for the best. The biggest obstacle: The green juice.
I wasn’t super surprised when I didn’t enjoy the taste of their essential green juice, but I knew the cleanse would be anything but a sugary sweet ride. Loaded with veggies, this bevvy is a staple in a majority of cleanses, containing most of your nutrients for the day. Around 3:30 in the afternoon, I felt dizzy and a bit wacky — as if I were intoxicated. I was already looking forward to an early bedtime, which is recommended while you’re on the cleanse. Day 2: The journey continues How I felt: Hungry. I was hoping to feel refreshed or well-rested, but I woke up craving my first juice. The biggest obstacle: Around midday, I felt as though there was food everywhere I turned and had a persistent headache. I daydreamed of eating a burger (or five). The good news: After my first juice, I was genuinely full throughout the entire day. Day 3: The light at the end of the tunnel How I felt: Well-rested and lighter. The first two days felt long, but the third blew by. Before I knew it, I was sipping pineapple & ginger juice (my favorite of the whole thing!) and it was well into the afternoon. The biggest obstacle: As a runner, I was starting to get a little restless. I wanted to work out, or even just take a little walk-ski, but I didn’t want to overdo it and stress my body out on minimal calories. As I enjoyed the last sip of my sixth and final juice on day three, almond milk, I was proud of myself. I did a little jump for joy before bed. I did it! I persevered through the cleanse … without passing out! The verdict: I learned that a juice cleanse is doable, but three days would be my max. I felt happy and accomplished, and it didn’t hurt that I lost weight. Six pounds in three days, to be exact. The biggest lesson I took from this whole shebang: I learned how to trust my body’s instincts. I lost 60 pounds over the past three years, but not until going through this cleanse did I really learn what it is like to truly feel full or hungry. I also learned that life without caffeine is livable. I have no problem admitting that I drink a lot of coffee. But without it, I felt healthier and, dare I say it, more alert. Weird, right?! Of course, that didn’t stop me from cracking open a Diet Coke my first day post-cleanse! Reunited and it feels so good! Would I recommend cleansing to others? Yes, I would. Just make sure you really understand what you’re getting yourself into. Take the time as a mini-vacation from the things that stress you out the most, make sure to drink plenty of water to supplement your juices, and listen to your body. While I may not have loved the entire process while I was going through it, I did enjoy how I felt afterward. Now I can proudly say I juice-cleansed and lived to tell the tale. What do you think about juice cleanses? Have you or would you ever try one? Images via Emily Abbate
title: “Skeptic Tries A 3 Day Juice Cleanse Bares All Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-06” author: “Rebecca Hurt”
My task: Drink six juices per day for the duration of the three-day cleanse, and live to tell the tale. Going into it, I felt the way any woman who really loves eating would: Really nervous. Would I be hungry? Would I get super cranky? Would I whittle away to nothing by consuming less than 1,200 calories daily? Costing only $58 per day, the Cooler Cleanse is MUCH cheaper than a lot of the other celeb-touted alternatives out there. At that price, it’s a cleanse real people can afford. At 8:48 a.m. last Monday, my cleansing journey began. I’ll admit, what happened the next few days really surprised me. Day 1: The cleanse arrives
How I felt: Excited, for the most part. I’m totally as cool as Salma Hayek, right?! I wasn’t thrilled about giving up my coffee or Diet Coke habit, but I knew it was for the best. The biggest obstacle: The green juice.
I wasn’t super surprised when I didn’t enjoy the taste of their essential green juice, but I knew the cleanse would be anything but a sugary sweet ride. Loaded with veggies, this bevvy is a staple in a majority of cleanses, containing most of your nutrients for the day. Around 3:30 in the afternoon, I felt dizzy and a bit wacky — as if I were intoxicated. I was already looking forward to an early bedtime, which is recommended while you’re on the cleanse. Day 2: The journey continues How I felt: Hungry. I was hoping to feel refreshed or well-rested, but I woke up craving my first juice. The biggest obstacle: Around midday, I felt as though there was food everywhere I turned and had a persistent headache. I daydreamed of eating a burger (or five). The good news: After my first juice, I was genuinely full throughout the entire day. Day 3: The light at the end of the tunnel How I felt: Well-rested and lighter. The first two days felt long, but the third blew by. Before I knew it, I was sipping pineapple & ginger juice (my favorite of the whole thing!) and it was well into the afternoon. The biggest obstacle: As a runner, I was starting to get a little restless. I wanted to work out, or even just take a little walk-ski, but I didn’t want to overdo it and stress my body out on minimal calories. As I enjoyed the last sip of my sixth and final juice on day three, almond milk, I was proud of myself. I did a little jump for joy before bed. I did it! I persevered through the cleanse … without passing out! The verdict: I learned that a juice cleanse is doable, but three days would be my max. I felt happy and accomplished, and it didn’t hurt that I lost weight. Six pounds in three days, to be exact. The biggest lesson I took from this whole shebang: I learned how to trust my body’s instincts. I lost 60 pounds over the past three years, but not until going through this cleanse did I really learn what it is like to truly feel full or hungry. I also learned that life without caffeine is livable. I have no problem admitting that I drink a lot of coffee. But without it, I felt healthier and, dare I say it, more alert. Weird, right?! Of course, that didn’t stop me from cracking open a Diet Coke my first day post-cleanse! Reunited and it feels so good! Would I recommend cleansing to others? Yes, I would. Just make sure you really understand what you’re getting yourself into. Take the time as a mini-vacation from the things that stress you out the most, make sure to drink plenty of water to supplement your juices, and listen to your body. While I may not have loved the entire process while I was going through it, I did enjoy how I felt afterward. Now I can proudly say I juice-cleansed and lived to tell the tale. What do you think about juice cleanses? Have you or would you ever try one? Images via Emily Abbate
title: “Skeptic Tries A 3 Day Juice Cleanse Bares All Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-22” author: “James Leal”
My task: Drink six juices per day for the duration of the three-day cleanse, and live to tell the tale. Going into it, I felt the way any woman who really loves eating would: Really nervous. Would I be hungry? Would I get super cranky? Would I whittle away to nothing by consuming less than 1,200 calories daily? Costing only $58 per day, the Cooler Cleanse is MUCH cheaper than a lot of the other celeb-touted alternatives out there. At that price, it’s a cleanse real people can afford. At 8:48 a.m. last Monday, my cleansing journey began. I’ll admit, what happened the next few days really surprised me. Day 1: The cleanse arrives
How I felt: Excited, for the most part. I’m totally as cool as Salma Hayek, right?! I wasn’t thrilled about giving up my coffee or Diet Coke habit, but I knew it was for the best. The biggest obstacle: The green juice.
I wasn’t super surprised when I didn’t enjoy the taste of their essential green juice, but I knew the cleanse would be anything but a sugary sweet ride. Loaded with veggies, this bevvy is a staple in a majority of cleanses, containing most of your nutrients for the day. Around 3:30 in the afternoon, I felt dizzy and a bit wacky — as if I were intoxicated. I was already looking forward to an early bedtime, which is recommended while you’re on the cleanse. Day 2: The journey continues How I felt: Hungry. I was hoping to feel refreshed or well-rested, but I woke up craving my first juice. The biggest obstacle: Around midday, I felt as though there was food everywhere I turned and had a persistent headache. I daydreamed of eating a burger (or five). The good news: After my first juice, I was genuinely full throughout the entire day. Day 3: The light at the end of the tunnel How I felt: Well-rested and lighter. The first two days felt long, but the third blew by. Before I knew it, I was sipping pineapple & ginger juice (my favorite of the whole thing!) and it was well into the afternoon. The biggest obstacle: As a runner, I was starting to get a little restless. I wanted to work out, or even just take a little walk-ski, but I didn’t want to overdo it and stress my body out on minimal calories. As I enjoyed the last sip of my sixth and final juice on day three, almond milk, I was proud of myself. I did a little jump for joy before bed. I did it! I persevered through the cleanse … without passing out! The verdict: I learned that a juice cleanse is doable, but three days would be my max. I felt happy and accomplished, and it didn’t hurt that I lost weight. Six pounds in three days, to be exact. The biggest lesson I took from this whole shebang: I learned how to trust my body’s instincts. I lost 60 pounds over the past three years, but not until going through this cleanse did I really learn what it is like to truly feel full or hungry. I also learned that life without caffeine is livable. I have no problem admitting that I drink a lot of coffee. But without it, I felt healthier and, dare I say it, more alert. Weird, right?! Of course, that didn’t stop me from cracking open a Diet Coke my first day post-cleanse! Reunited and it feels so good! Would I recommend cleansing to others? Yes, I would. Just make sure you really understand what you’re getting yourself into. Take the time as a mini-vacation from the things that stress you out the most, make sure to drink plenty of water to supplement your juices, and listen to your body. While I may not have loved the entire process while I was going through it, I did enjoy how I felt afterward. Now I can proudly say I juice-cleansed and lived to tell the tale. What do you think about juice cleanses? Have you or would you ever try one? Images via Emily Abbate
title: “Skeptic Tries A 3 Day Juice Cleanse Bares All Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-01” author: “Stephen Minelli”
My task: Drink six juices per day for the duration of the three-day cleanse, and live to tell the tale. Going into it, I felt the way any woman who really loves eating would: Really nervous. Would I be hungry? Would I get super cranky? Would I whittle away to nothing by consuming less than 1,200 calories daily? Costing only $58 per day, the Cooler Cleanse is MUCH cheaper than a lot of the other celeb-touted alternatives out there. At that price, it’s a cleanse real people can afford. At 8:48 a.m. last Monday, my cleansing journey began. I’ll admit, what happened the next few days really surprised me. Day 1: The cleanse arrives
How I felt: Excited, for the most part. I’m totally as cool as Salma Hayek, right?! I wasn’t thrilled about giving up my coffee or Diet Coke habit, but I knew it was for the best. The biggest obstacle: The green juice.
I wasn’t super surprised when I didn’t enjoy the taste of their essential green juice, but I knew the cleanse would be anything but a sugary sweet ride. Loaded with veggies, this bevvy is a staple in a majority of cleanses, containing most of your nutrients for the day. Around 3:30 in the afternoon, I felt dizzy and a bit wacky — as if I were intoxicated. I was already looking forward to an early bedtime, which is recommended while you’re on the cleanse. Day 2: The journey continues How I felt: Hungry. I was hoping to feel refreshed or well-rested, but I woke up craving my first juice. The biggest obstacle: Around midday, I felt as though there was food everywhere I turned and had a persistent headache. I daydreamed of eating a burger (or five). The good news: After my first juice, I was genuinely full throughout the entire day. Day 3: The light at the end of the tunnel How I felt: Well-rested and lighter. The first two days felt long, but the third blew by. Before I knew it, I was sipping pineapple & ginger juice (my favorite of the whole thing!) and it was well into the afternoon. The biggest obstacle: As a runner, I was starting to get a little restless. I wanted to work out, or even just take a little walk-ski, but I didn’t want to overdo it and stress my body out on minimal calories. As I enjoyed the last sip of my sixth and final juice on day three, almond milk, I was proud of myself. I did a little jump for joy before bed. I did it! I persevered through the cleanse … without passing out! The verdict: I learned that a juice cleanse is doable, but three days would be my max. I felt happy and accomplished, and it didn’t hurt that I lost weight. Six pounds in three days, to be exact. The biggest lesson I took from this whole shebang: I learned how to trust my body’s instincts. I lost 60 pounds over the past three years, but not until going through this cleanse did I really learn what it is like to truly feel full or hungry. I also learned that life without caffeine is livable. I have no problem admitting that I drink a lot of coffee. But without it, I felt healthier and, dare I say it, more alert. Weird, right?! Of course, that didn’t stop me from cracking open a Diet Coke my first day post-cleanse! Reunited and it feels so good! Would I recommend cleansing to others? Yes, I would. Just make sure you really understand what you’re getting yourself into. Take the time as a mini-vacation from the things that stress you out the most, make sure to drink plenty of water to supplement your juices, and listen to your body. While I may not have loved the entire process while I was going through it, I did enjoy how I felt afterward. Now I can proudly say I juice-cleansed and lived to tell the tale. What do you think about juice cleanses? Have you or would you ever try one? Images via Emily Abbate
title: “Skeptic Tries A 3 Day Juice Cleanse Bares All Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-29” author: “Marcus Hall”
My task: Drink six juices per day for the duration of the three-day cleanse, and live to tell the tale. Going into it, I felt the way any woman who really loves eating would: Really nervous. Would I be hungry? Would I get super cranky? Would I whittle away to nothing by consuming less than 1,200 calories daily? Costing only $58 per day, the Cooler Cleanse is MUCH cheaper than a lot of the other celeb-touted alternatives out there. At that price, it’s a cleanse real people can afford. At 8:48 a.m. last Monday, my cleansing journey began. I’ll admit, what happened the next few days really surprised me. Day 1: The cleanse arrives
How I felt: Excited, for the most part. I’m totally as cool as Salma Hayek, right?! I wasn’t thrilled about giving up my coffee or Diet Coke habit, but I knew it was for the best. The biggest obstacle: The green juice.
I wasn’t super surprised when I didn’t enjoy the taste of their essential green juice, but I knew the cleanse would be anything but a sugary sweet ride. Loaded with veggies, this bevvy is a staple in a majority of cleanses, containing most of your nutrients for the day. Around 3:30 in the afternoon, I felt dizzy and a bit wacky — as if I were intoxicated. I was already looking forward to an early bedtime, which is recommended while you’re on the cleanse. Day 2: The journey continues How I felt: Hungry. I was hoping to feel refreshed or well-rested, but I woke up craving my first juice. The biggest obstacle: Around midday, I felt as though there was food everywhere I turned and had a persistent headache. I daydreamed of eating a burger (or five). The good news: After my first juice, I was genuinely full throughout the entire day. Day 3: The light at the end of the tunnel How I felt: Well-rested and lighter. The first two days felt long, but the third blew by. Before I knew it, I was sipping pineapple & ginger juice (my favorite of the whole thing!) and it was well into the afternoon. The biggest obstacle: As a runner, I was starting to get a little restless. I wanted to work out, or even just take a little walk-ski, but I didn’t want to overdo it and stress my body out on minimal calories. As I enjoyed the last sip of my sixth and final juice on day three, almond milk, I was proud of myself. I did a little jump for joy before bed. I did it! I persevered through the cleanse … without passing out! The verdict: I learned that a juice cleanse is doable, but three days would be my max. I felt happy and accomplished, and it didn’t hurt that I lost weight. Six pounds in three days, to be exact. The biggest lesson I took from this whole shebang: I learned how to trust my body’s instincts. I lost 60 pounds over the past three years, but not until going through this cleanse did I really learn what it is like to truly feel full or hungry. I also learned that life without caffeine is livable. I have no problem admitting that I drink a lot of coffee. But without it, I felt healthier and, dare I say it, more alert. Weird, right?! Of course, that didn’t stop me from cracking open a Diet Coke my first day post-cleanse! Reunited and it feels so good! Would I recommend cleansing to others? Yes, I would. Just make sure you really understand what you’re getting yourself into. Take the time as a mini-vacation from the things that stress you out the most, make sure to drink plenty of water to supplement your juices, and listen to your body. While I may not have loved the entire process while I was going through it, I did enjoy how I felt afterward. Now I can proudly say I juice-cleansed and lived to tell the tale. What do you think about juice cleanses? Have you or would you ever try one? Images via Emily Abbate
