So its finally arrived Day One of my Raw Food Cleanse - but I did sample a Raw Pizza last night and it was really good - I was surprised. I'm not actually sure what the base was but it was good. It had a cashew 'cheese' sauce, olive tapenade, and a marinara sauce on it. Very tasty.
Raw Pizza
The day started at 0700 by the pool for 'breakfast' as they call it, which was a shake which consisted of Psyllium Powder, Bentonite Clay and Magnesium Oxide - sounds gross well it wasn't pleasant but it was drinkable. I have to drink this twice daily. All these ingredients help to "get things moving" as they say......
My morning shake ingredients
It was then time for yoga and meditation and orientation to the program. I am more than impressed at how professional this centre is. The timetable is very comprehensive but with some free time in different parts of the day. There is going to be no time to get bored here thats for sure. Because I am on the Eat Well Programme I was given a lovely plate of papaya to eat - along with my daily detox supplements..... 19 per day...... plus a shot of colloidal silver and a Blood Pressure reading.
Papaya
Daily supplements - minus the morning ones which I had already taken..
Now comes the fun part - a colema - of which I will perform every day while here. I will talk about this in another post. But I certainly feel like I have nothing left inside of me thats for sure.
The rest of the day mainly consists of smoothies/salad for lunch then a Massage along with a session in the Thai Herbal Steam Room, dinner and more supplements.
My First Green Smoothie of the Day
Salad for lunch with hommus
The view from the restaurant - raining and windy
Overall - even though I am only half way through my first day I feel ok so far - a little bit of a headache, which is to be expected. We will see what the rest of the week brings. So stay tuned......
Today I'm linking up with Essentially Jess for team#IBOT
WOW. I currently trying to turn my unhealthy eating habits into healthy habits including some of the things you've mentioned, but this is certainly taking it up a notch. I'm impressed.
ReplyDeleteGood luck in trying to change your habits - its sure not easy but once you succeed anything else is a breeze....
DeleteI don't know that I could go this full on, so good for you.
ReplyDeleteI have changed my diet and trying to be as healthy as I can which has required a huge amount of discipline. I haven't had much of a choice, so I guess that makes it easier to stick to for me.
There seems to be some nice things in the mix - the massage, steam room and the view if it clears up. I hope you get a lot out of it :)
Becc @ Take Charge Now
Hi Becc
DeleteYeah there sure are some nice things thrown in - but I'm feeling pretty awfult today - but to be expected. It sure does take discipline.... Good luck to you x
My brother did this and lost 9kg - he felt fantastic at the end of all of the pain.
ReplyDeleteWow 9kg thats great - the upside is you do feel fantastic at the end. Well done to your brother
DeleteGo you - you obviously have fantastic motivation and willpower! I did this before I had kids - now I can't imagine doing it - just no time (okay so maybe I do have time, just not the motivation) A fellow Kiwi turned Gold Coaster!x
ReplyDeleteFrom one fellow kiwi turned Gold Coaster to another - I suprise myself often with the willpower that I seem to have and the determination. But I am still trying to love what I see in the mirror every day - thats harder than sticking to this......
DeleteWow sounds intense! But I hope that you feel GREAT after it and can find a good balance in your everyday diet! x Karen #teamIBOT
ReplyDeleteKaren - yes its intense but then again its not - theres lots of flexibility in the whole program - I cannot fault the place on one single thing. I had good balance in my diet before I came so I am sure it will stay the same when I get home...
DeleteI'm impressed too. I don't think it's something I could do
ReplyDeleteIts not all that bad really - you cld do it if you put your mind to it....
DeleteI'm totally impressed. I am trying to loose 10 kgs from my pregnancy weight but it has been two years now and I have done nothing. :-D Good job.
ReplyDeleteOnce you get the ball rolling its quite addictive - being healthy that is. Good luck with your weight loss.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness this sounds all kinds of amazing. What a wonderful chance to focus on you. I can't wait to read more.
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