Video: Day 7 of 10-day Cleanse

On Day 7 of the Cleanse happened to be my most busiest days of my work week, Friday.  I knew there would be a challenge because of the schedule of the cleanse and me getting enough nourishment to sustain the rigorous work ahead.  

As I go day by day with the program my energy level increased exponentially.  I just wasn't sure if could stand up to my line of work.  To my surprise it more than kept me going through my day but also left me with enough energy to keep on going.

I cannot rave enough, like I've said, about how good I feel during this cleanse.  Its an energy I haven't felt in such a long time.  So grateful to have been given this gift.

Thanks for stopping by.

Video: Purium Arrived in the Mail

This was the day that I received the Purium package in the mail.  Hope you enjoy, albeit a few posts late.

It took me a little while to figure out all this tech stuff - like how to get my videos posted on my blogs.  For some reason I guess I was doing something wrong because no matter how much or what I did, the video just wouldn't upload to Blogger...whew!

Obviously I got it to work.  You may have to go back a few to sync this vid with my blog post.  There are a couple more vids in this series so stay tuned.

As always, mahalo for visiting!

The Program

I wanted to share with you the actual schedule of the 10-Day Celebrity Transformation Cleanse.  Because there have been a lot of questions about exactly what is entailed during those crucial cleanse days.  Here's an insight of life on the cleanse.

First, let me introduce you the main components of the cleanse and that is the products themselves.

Apple Berry Power Shake™ (also comes in original flavor) was created to be able to easily consume all of your super foods at once.  It comes in a very fine powder.

     • Rich in vitamins and nutrients
     • Increases energy, endurance and strength
     • Supports healthy glucose levels

I swear by this stuff!!  Don't want to go a day without it.  It is a Godsend.  Definitely provides the energy and clarity as well.  This is taken 3x / day alternating with the Master Aminos.

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Master Amino Acid Pattern™ is a pre-digested vegetarian protein made from non-soy legumes.  Comes in tablet form.

     • Keeps body tissues firm
     • Aids in muscle recovery, endurance and volume
     • Helps minimize body fat

Addicted!  I get so protective with this that I literally count how many is left everyday and don't want to share with The Hubs.  Works in harmony with the Power Shake for total nutrition.  Taken 3x/day.

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Ionic Elements™ is a great source of magnesium.  A concentrated blend of humic & fulvic acids with trace minerals from the ocean.

     • Reduces the signs of aging
     • Strengthens hair, skin and nails
     • Helps for restful sleep and supports healthy immune
       system.

I add 20 drops to my 1st and 2nd power shakes of the day.  This is probably the reason why I get compliments on my hair looking more shinier and healthier. Hmmmm....

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Daily Fiber Blend™.  This is fiber EXTREME! It ensures your body gets the purest, most potent protein, essential fatty acids, enzymes and of course essential fiber.

     • Enhances bowel functions
     • Supports a healthy cardiovascular system
     • Contains highly digestible amino acids

Is it just me or does that sound awesome?  I rather like it, in its functionality that is. So I sometimes add it to my shakes because in my book, you can never have too much fiber.

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Apothe-Cherry™ is probably my favorite time of the day.  Sleepy time!  Nutrient dense tart cherries are full of a variety of  anti-oxidants and phyto-chemicals.

Contains melatonin which is essential for well rested deep sleep. (cue singing angels)  It also helps healthy joint function and can even reverse the aging process.

Now do you see?  Why I love it so much.  Insomnia be gone!  This one I take right before bed and it literally knocks me right out.

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Flex foods are allowed

Now you know what the products are that have changed my life thus far and for the better.  This is the schedule that I kept tweaked to fit my life and work schedule.  Since I work from the afternoon through into the night as you can imagine, I am not awake at 7 a.m. to start the day.  My schedule starts at 9 a.m.

These foods and beverages support the cleanse.  I never thought these foods could truly satisfy me but they turned out to be some of my favorite and delicious meals.  

Thank you again for visiting and see you on the other side.

  

Eeeeewww STEAK!! Gross!

This will be the very first day of eating a full meal.  Anything I want!  Its day 12 or Day 2 of 20 of the Continuation.

So...since I've started with the cleanse, even though most of my worst cravings have gone there was one constant food item that kept coming to mind.  Steak! Big fat juicy steak! Thoughts of ordering it medium rare, the smell of it.  Cutting into it, taking a bite, tasting its wonderfulness and feeling the juices flowing on my tongue.  Mm. Mm. Mm. Mmmmmmmm.

Well guess what I've decided will be my first meal.  You got it!  Went to meet my Aunt for breakfast at one of our favorite places to eat in our town.  My favorite meal of the day IS breakfast and I love eggs any-which-way with a really good steak and that is exactly what I ordered - medium rare, thank you very much.  I was so excited to finally be able to get some of that awesome red meat in me, I could hardly wait for it to come to the table.

We like to eat family style so we can have a little of this and a little of that.  And in celebration of my completing the cleanse, my Aunt ordered a few more of my favorite foods.

Steak and Eggs just the way I like it!

Photo credit: Me So Hungry!

I never remember to pull out my phone to take pics of food..besides I just want to eat it not photograph it.  I DO NOT own the photos below, but thought these would be the best representation of what we had at the table.

Char siu (chinese roast pork), this one is done Hawaiian style.

Photo credit and recipe: Hawaiian Ethnic Kaukau

Simple Fried Noodles w/Char Siu

Photo credit: The Tasty Island Honolulu Food Blog

Poke -pronounced: poh-kay (cubed raw fish seasoned Hawaiian style)

Photo credit: The Tasty Island Honolulu Food Blog  

Poi (pounded steamed or baked taro) a staple in Hawaiian foods.

 Lau lau (pork and butterfish wrapped in taro leaf then steamed).

Photo credit: Photos by Janla - Wendell's Lau Lau

 

Saimin (Hawaii style Ramen)  The dashi (soup base) is so

nice at the end of a meal to wash everything down. Mmmm.

Photo credit: The Tasty Island Honolulu Food Blog

Yes, I know, that is a helluvalotta food!  Gives you a little insight on how I used to eat, especially with my Aunt.  But...back to my steak and eggs.  When it got there I did the usual ritual of mixing some steak sauce and pepper for dipping on the side and prepared to dig in.

To my dismay & disappointment when I put that first bite into my mouth I literally immediately wanted to spit it out!  For some reason, it was the grossest thing I ever tasted right in that moment.  At first I thought it was the steak so I had my Aunty try a bite - she said it was perfectly delicious.  So I took another bite - same thing and this time I did take it out of my mouth.

Could it be?  Do you think..?  Have my taste buds changed so much that it made me not like the taste of meat?  Whaaaaat?  I am way too confused at this point and I can't even tell you how disappointed I am because I was really looking forward to that steak.

Needless to say, aside from my taste buds, my stomachs' capacity for food is virtually so small that I ended up taking just a little bite of laulau, 2 cubes of poke and a few scoops of poi and I was done.  I did drink a lot of the dashi from the saimin because it soothed me.

Auntie packed up the food to go, she'll have a great leftovers for dinner at least.  I on the other hand and going to have to reassess again what and how I eat.  Hmmmmfff!!

Well.......We'll see where it goes from here.

Mahalo for visiting.  Be well.

Well, Technically its 16 Pounds.

Maybe it was a little premature of me - technically the results of the full 10-days would not show up until the 11th day.  So...total weight loss as of this 11th morning, the day after the cleanse is 16 pounds!!  I lost another 1.8 pounds since yesterdays weigh in.  Can you believe it?! I can't! ...and then again...I can.  This stuff is that good.

You do not know how much more happier this makes me.  A whole 16 pounds in 10 days.  Even more elated than I was yesterday.  That alone seems to have boosted my energy level so much I wanna run for some reason. {giggle}  But were not gonna do that - for fear of injury. {giggle} Feeling giddy too!  Is that weird?  Without care of sounding cliche, feels so surreal.

Ok.  Get on with it, Amber!  Day 11, the continuation of my cleanse.  Its 20 days alternating Purium schedule days and eating foods days.  In retrospect, it should've started with an OFF day, but instead it started as an ON day.  Don't ask me why, just didn't think far enough ahead is all.

Besides, mentally (maybe physically too) I just wasn't ready for FOOD!  I mean the concept of being able to eat anything I wanted sounded like a good idea, but really...it made me scared.  Scared of going back to my old ways of eating, even though most of my cravings, especially for sugar have all gone.  It was more that I just didn't know how to act anymore when it came to eating.

A whole new way of life.  That's what it is.  Looking at what I was eating before and putting it all into REAL perspective.  REALLY!!  I will not only have to change my body - as far as its cravings, but change my brain.  Learning how to shop & cook differently with different foods..actual REAL foods.  Not processed crap that have been a staple for years.  Even eliminating, or at least cutting way back on some major players in my life.  Like dairy.  Mainly cheese.

The BIG picture needs to be more closely examined at this point.  Like I said, didn't think far enough ahead...

Mahalo (thank you) for visiting.  I will see you on the other side.  Be well.