I am on day three and here are my conclusions so far:
1. The Gem Organic Juice Bar Is Great
The positive part of this experience is that The Gem in Dallas is a delightful place. The people are helpful and knowledgeable. If you want to do a juice cleanse then I would definitely endorse The Gem. I am drinking six drinks throughout the day along with water. Three of them are green vegetable juice, one is beet based, one is a lemonade type and the final one is a cashew milk.
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| The Six Pack I started with on Thursday morning from The Gem at Preston and Forest. |
2. Drinking Vegetables Is Not For Me
I have discovered that drinking my vegetables is simply not for me. If the mixture is green because of a green vegetable then it does not matter what you put with it, I do not want to drink it. On the other hand, Commuter Husband and Youngest Son think the green vegetable drinks taste wonderful.
3. Cashew Milk Is Fabulous
After drinking vegetables and fruit all day, the cashew milk is heavenly. I seriously think about that white concoction all day. When Youngest Son asked for a taste, I wanted to say "No way" so that I selfishly got every drop. Alas, my motherly guilt surfaced and I did allow him to take one SMALL sip.
4. My Digestive Tract Is Clearing Out
Supposedly, one of the side effects of a juice cleanse is that it causes constipation. Are you kidding me?!?? I must have an abundance of toxins to release because I have the complete opposite of constipation.
5. Caffeine Headaches Are Not Fun
I love my coffee and the caffeine headache I had for days one and two are proof positive. I finally had to drink green tea yesterday which IS allowed on the cleanse. Commuter Husband looked at me with disappointment this morning when I said no to a cup of coffee and he responded to me in an oddly romantic way "That is something we share." Ahhhh ...
6. Overall I feel Okay And Will Finish Today
These three days without solid food have been manageable. I have been able to function and my energy level is fairly normal. I seriously considered skipping day three and giving my juices to Commuter Husband and Youngest Son. When I mentioned this to Youngest Son this morning, he told me in no uncertain terms that I should finish. Why? Because I should complete what I started. I had a parent happy moment that he instinctively went to a value we have tried to teach the boys. And it had the intended impact. I WILL finish. I WILL FINISH.
7. The Experience Is Worth It
I love new experiences so in some weirdo way I am glad I am doing the three day cleanse. It will help reinforce eating in a clean and healthy paradigm. I look forward to eating the solid food at The Gem and drinking the non-veggie smoothies! Heck, I may even take a class or two at the The Gem.
But I seriously doubt I will EVER do a juice cleanse of any kind again. Dang ... time for my 10am Green Glow ...
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