If you would have told me a few months ago that I’d go on a “juice cleanse” or diet for three days, I would have told you that you were crazy because I don’t have the will-power not to eat.
It’s no secret that I love food, hell – in all of the videos you watch on this website you can see me eating something or talking about the food I just ate. But the idea of drinking the infamous “green juice” never seemed to peak my interest.
However, after our trip to Mazatlan where I managed to eat more than I needed every day of the week – I decided to give the green juice a try. I found a Groupon for this Southern California based company called Chef V in which she makes and delivers 3, 5 or 7 days worth of green juice right to your front door. For me, the delivery part of the package is what sealed the deal. If I have it made, and don’t have the task of having to clean my juicer after every drink, I’d be more apt to actually stick to the plan rather than deviate.
So, I bought the Groupon, registered on the site and selected June 24th for delivery. A few days after, I read the Yelp reviews for Chef V and realized that everyone who orders her drink has nothing but amazing praise and compliments for the drink itself and Chef V. So, I decided I didn’t want to wait any longer, emailed her and asked the delivery be moved to June 17, which she did.. no problems or questions asked! (The deliveries always take place on Mondays).
On June 17th I received 3 containers of green drink (one for each day I purchased), 6 containers of protein shake mix to drink in between your green drink servings, 3 containers of soup for dinner, and one blender bottle along with instructions.
I followed the plan exactly as Chef V instructed and I was never hungry. In fact, doing this for three days helped teach me a lesson. For me, there’s a difference between being hungry and thinking that I should be hungry. I wasn’t ever hungry doing this cleanse, and since I had already weened my way off of coffee (I know, right? a flight attendant without a coffee addiction!) I suffered no headaches like Chef V warned may happen.
In three days, I noticed my stomach flatter and my pants fitting better.
During these three days I flew as a flight attendant and found that taking the drink on the road with me was easier than packing food! Of course, it’s important to keep the drink cold and refrigerated. I found that it stopped me from snacking all day long and eating everything in sight at 35,000ft. Flying helped me stick to the diet plan as well because food isn’t readily accessible and it also helped me stick to my budget since there was no need to buy food or coffee, or anything!
If you ever thought or considered a juice cleanse I say give it a shot, and if you’re on the West coast (California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Colorado or Utah, give Chef V a shot. She’s amazing! I was always skeptical of the hype and craze, but I’m a firm believer now.
I’m someone who never thought I could do it.. but now, I’m hooked!