Why Cleanse/Purify?

I have lately been asked a lot of questions regarding cleansing and what my thoughts are. So today I've decided to dedicate my blog post to just that! So if you're interested please stay tuned!

Why do I need to cleanse/purify?

Purification and cleansing, also known as detoxification, can help you remove natural toxins from your body and help maintain a healthy weight.We are exposed to external toxins on a daily basis. These include pollutants, pesticides, and chemicals. Internally our bodies produce waste byproducts as a result of normal metabolic function. Although your body is designed to rid itself of these toxins naturally, it can become overburdened. Cleansing offers your body additional support to expel and metabolize these toxins and minimize your weight, which is important to maintaining your health and vitality.

Toxins can contribute to a wide range of conditions:

• Stuffy Head
• Fatigue or difficulty sleeping
• Indigestion and other temporary gastrointestinal upset
• Food Cravings and weight gain
• Reduced mental clarity
• Low libido
• Skin that's not looking it's best
• Joint discomfort

There are approximately 80,000 chemicals registered for the use in the U.S. The CDC and Prevention reports that hundreds of these chemicals are present in our bodies. Research has shown that many of these chemicals can disrupt our immune, endocrine, nervous, and reproductive systems. The following are examples of external and internal toxins:

External Toxins:

• Air and water pollutants
• Cigarette smoke
• Personal care products
• Heavy metals
• Household cleaning products
• Pesticides and herbicides
• Pharmaceuticals
• Preservatives and additives
• Trans fats

Internal Toxins:

• Ammonia
• Carbon Dioxide
• Free radicals

How do internal organs assist in purification?

Cleanses can stimulate specific detoxification organs in the body - the liver, kidneys and intestines. With help from these organs, your toxic load can decrease, and your body can concentrate its energy on purification and weight reduction. This can help you achieve optimal health by cleansing the body from the inside out.

Liver

• Filters toxins
• Aids the body in metabolizing fat, protein, and carbohydrates
• helps transform many toxins into harmless agents

Kidneys

• Filter waste and excess fluid from the blood
• Regulate and release the right balance of sodium, phosphorus, and potassium for the body to function properly

Small Intestine

• Digests food so that nutrients can be absorbed into the blood and transported to the liver
• Provides a barrier that blocks toxins from the rest of the body

Large Intestines

• Absorbs water and electrolytes, forming waste that is excreted from the body
• Produces antibodies for gastrointestinal health
• Contains bacteria that create fatty acids and some vitamins for extra nutritional support

So, in a nut shell - I think cleanses are great. If they are done right. I usually do a large cleanse once a year just to rid my body of all the nasty things I expose myself too through out the year. That's the mother of all cleanses, but I also think it's a good idea to semi cleanse your body small duration through out the year just to "refresh", If you will. 

I've done the 3 Day Refresh and have had great results with it. Both weight loss and inches lost. 

I have yet to commit to the ultimate reset, but plan on doing so in January. Here is some more info on both of those:

The 3 Day Refresh:

The 3-Day Refresh is a scientifically designed program that helps you fast-track your weight loss, kick-start healthy eating, and get a clean break from bad nutrition habits. 3-Day Refresh is a simple, straightforward program that will help cleanse your body and improve the way you feel— without starving yourself. Unlike juice cleanses or liquid fasts which tend to be high in sugar and low in protein (leaving you feeling weak, hungry, and sluggish), this easy-to-follow program helps support your metabolism while nourishing your vital organs. For 3 days you’ll follow a program of 3 shakes a day, a fiber drink, plenty of filtered water, plus a wide array of fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy 

fats throughout the day to keep your energy and metabolism going.

Juice cleanses and other popular short-term cleanses provide incomplete nutrition promoting muscle loss instead of fat loss and can cause a rebound due to the lack of adequate protein, low fiber, and/or high sugar levels. Many juice cleanses range from $50–$70 per day, while this 3-day program is only $23 per day for the Complete Kit. It offers a superior nutritional solution and also will serve as a great door opener for purchases of Shakeology and/or the Ultimate Reset®. 

The next one (that I'm doing in January) is the Ultimate Reset:

The Beachbody Ultimate Reset® is a comprehensive, no-starvation, inner-body tune-up that offers much more than the typical cleanse and detox programs on the market. The Ultimate Reset not only helps you eliminate toxins and waste gently and naturally, but it also maximizes your cellular energy production, helping your body process food more efficiently and your systems run more smoothly.* You’ll replace the processed foods you’ve been eating with healthy foods. You’ll eat cleanly possibly for the first time in your life—and take supplements designed to help your body remove from your cells and organs toxins that you’ve been taking in for decades. The Beachbody Ultimate Reset is a complete, three-phase, 21-day mind and body program that provides everything you need to:*

•  Reclaim your body’s natural balance
•  Release the harmful materials you may be storing within you
•  Restore your system to its maximum health
•  Participants have experienced the following benefits:*
•  Flush toxins from organs • Improved digestion • Increased energy
•  A more positive mood and better focus
•  Weight loss (improved BMI)
•  Lowered cholesterol
•  Eliminated dependencies on sugar and caffeine
• Improved overall health

The Beachbody Ultimate Reset is a breakthrough program that will help you gently restore your body to its “original factory settings” so you can feel, look, and be healthier.

The Ultimate Reset is a 21-day program, but it’s helpful to think of it in three distinct phases, each 1 week long:

•  Phase One: RECLAIM your body, accessing its inner chemistry and preparing for change.
•  Phase Two: RELEASE the toxic compounds that are stored within your tissues.
•  Phase Three: RESTORE your metabolism to maximum efficiency.

After just 21 days, you should feel dramatically better physically, mentally, and emotionally. Will it be challenging? Sometimes. But just as Beachbody’s workouts aren’t the easiest fitness programs you can do, the Ultimate Reset may also require some extra effort. In return, it can deliver extraordinary results. And keep in mind that no matter how challenging you may find it, you’ll have your Coach and the entire Team Beachbody® community in your corner to help you through.

Once you complete your 21-day program, you’ll have a “transitioning back” period, during which you’ll be guided back into life after the Ultimate Reset. You’ll get advice on food and exercise, along with helpful tips on how to maintain—and continue to build on—the great work you’ve accomplished.

Thanks again for reading! If you have any more questions or comments please comment below, email me at nikkimax120@gmail.com. or shoot me a message! 

xoxo,

Nikki