30 Day Cleanse

This year I wanted to have a really good shot at being the fittest and healthiest I can be for the Roller Derby season. I decided to take on a 30 Day Cleanse. The only other cleanse I have done was a year ago, lasting 10 days. My response was far from what I expected, landing myself sick in bed and quite put off at even the thought of another cleanse. This seemed much more structured. I signed up and my box of goodies was here within 4 days.

The intention of this cleanse is not weight loss, although if I can shed a few kg's, ill end up at an optimal weight. This will maximise the way I use my body at practice and bouts. I am not here nor there when it comes to eating.  I like to eat well, and I like to binge too. As an athlete my weight has bounced around between 60kg and 75kg. All ranges being effective for what I have to achieve. 

I know my body well and I want to feed it what it needs to achieve the best it can. Not only a healthy weight, but strength and power. I also want brain power. As I have mentioned before Roller Derby is a game of thinking, you must be able to think clearly. I want to get to the optimal. For me I feel this is not dissimilar from beach sprinting. Light enough for speed, but strong enough for power. Fast reactions and the ability to think on your feet (or your skates this time around) Im not far from that, but I do have a little way to go.

I have heard a lot of people talk about 'shake diets' and have been quite skeptical to try, or even believe they are good for you. Perhaps it was the samples that I tried that changed my mind. They really ARE a meal! 100% natural ingredients where quality is never sacrificed.

So I started four days ago. Day one was exciting. The shakes, snacks and supplements were filling, tasty and effective. The biggest change is that I am SWITCHED ON. Mental clarity, everything is clear. I don't forget. Day two was much the same. I bounced a long and felt great that my body was being cleaned and could feel so good.

On day three I started the 'cleanse day' - this seems quite hard core. You dont really eat food, just a few specially formulated snacks to curb the cravings. Your body is cleansed with nutrient rich herbal, berry juice formula. The taste is quite good yet it does seem strange for me not to eat solids.

I have noticed the effects on my body over the last few days. Day four I could opt for the cleanse again for best results. Of course I want the best results. I opted for the cleanse again. As day four draws to an end, I feel pretty darn good considering I haven't eaten for around 48 hours. I participated in 2 hours of practice tonight and Im feeling great.

Im excited for my shakes tomorrow, and I know Im going to appreciate my one meal so much more than I normally would. Next week Im lucky enough to repeat the 2 day 'cleanse within the cleanse'. Im excited for the next 26 days. Four days in and Im feeling great.