I am not big on any kind of “detox”, “cleanse”, or quick fix fad diets. I certainly have done my share of juice cleanses and even gave the Cabbage Soup Diet a try, but without fail I end up hungry, irritable, and always cheat.

So what makes this Clear Mind and Body Reset different from the things I just mentioned? Well, for starters it involves eating at every meal - that immediately caught my attention. It also is created by functional medicine doctors who help patients approach health from the root problem vs. using medicine to fix their problems. They are well educated on what does and does not work for the human body, and they use tools (such as FOOD) to optimize your health. That is basically my mission statement as a health coach, so I was very excited to give this meal plan a try!

The purpose is not to cleanse or detox your body, but rather as a starting point to reach whatever health goals you may have. Some examples they provide include decreasing bloat, feeling lighter, or simply creating healthy habits and rituals.

I originally decided to give this plan a try so that I could recommend it to future clients and experience eating primarily plant based for a week. In the end I feel that I have gained a sense of self control. Like I said earlier, whenever I do “cleanses” I always went into them knowing I was going to cheat one way or another - it really was just a matter of how badly will I cheat? This plan I was able to fully stay the course and I felt good about it! I never felt too hungry or deprived, which is a huge thing for me. I proved to myself that I am capable of setting goals and sticking to them, and that my body doesn’t need as much as I think it needs. I can eat plants for a full five days with no problem, and that was personally huge for me.

There were definitely meals that were better than others, but in general everything was good! I am used to having smoothies for breakfast, so that was not a problem. The lunch salads were mostly enjoyable, and I am excited to revisit a few - Cole specifically loved the roasted cauliflower salad from day 1. I was actually shocked to see myself not finish meals, and not reach for a snack 2 hours later. Unheard of for me!

I knew this wasn't going to make me miraculously lose a ton of weight, but I did manage to drop a few pounds. I also didn’t feel insanely bloated after each meal or at the end of the day. I was able to break the cycle of constantly eating, and felt less hungry in between meals. Overall, I felt satisfied in all ways - mentally and physically. The high of eating healthy and feeling good gave me to motivation to continue on this path. While I didn’t immediately lose weight, I immediately felt the results of fueling your body with what it needs, and if I stay consistent the other results will follow. This meal plan gives you the tools to set yourself up for success.

If you are looking to take control of your diet, or want to just implement a few new healthy habits into your life, I highly suggest trying this meal plan! I would say “challenge yourself”, but I think you will find that these meals are really not challenging. They are simple to make, and there is enough freedom that you can season to your preference. You will be shocked to see how delicious and satisfying plants can be - who knew?!

If you are interested in trying this meal plan, you can sign up here for the guide.

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