detox week 1

detox 101.  i really should have been journaling each day, but i have a hard time finding time...don't we all.  so here is a day to day so far on the detox.  i want to be open and honest, so people curious enough to actually try it will know exactly what to expect.  the good, the bad, the laughs, the cries, the highs and lows.

day prior to starting:
just like suggested i bought all the food from the shopping list the day before.  the shopping list was super easy and so handy.  this is the first detox that i have seen that actually has a shopping list and not just recipes.  i walked down the isle and bought 8 tomatoes, 3 onions, etc, just as the list said.  the total cost for 7 days of food was $50.  i thought this was pretty cheap for a whole weeks of food and for all of it being organic and raw produce.  people always complain that its too expensive to eat whole foods, but its not, i think it just takes more planning.
then i sorted all the food.  i have 2 other detox buddies, my mom and my sister.  We decided that i would buy all the food and sort it and they would just pay me back.  We met up later that day to chop up all the ingredients for our upcoming meals.  Total prep time was about 2hrs, which was 20min per meal, again totally manageable and all the prep was done for the week.  If you are wanting the recipes and meals you can buy the manual at www.mygsglife.com/carly under books.

DAY 1-2: i was super excited and ready to start the detox.  i believe anytime you are making a big change in your life you need to know WHY.  my why is to lose weight! and to stop eating food that is bad for me.  when i finish the detox i want to keep eating whole foods for the rest of my life and my families.  
HOW I FELT: the day started great, but as it went on i felt shakey and dizzy.  i didn't feel hungry because we were eating foods, it was healthy whole foods, no sugar.  i asked my counter part and she said it was because my body was so used to the sugars.  i was nervous that i got myself into something that i wouldn't be able to handle.  this is when its great to have a detox buddy because my buddies stepped in and told me they felt the same, but that we could do it together.  also listening to the seminars that come with the detox support program were very helpful.  the seminars gave me great pointers and some need info on why detox is a good thing for the mind and body.
 i counted the hours down to bed, because all i could think about were chips and salsa.
HARDEST PART: cooking for the kids, was the hardest part.  i realized how often i toss a piece of this or that in my mouth while i prepare their meal.  or finishing their last piece of something.  it was really interesting to realize that i am not aware of how much food i toss in my mouth in the name of cooking. 
BEST PART:  the best part was that i did it.  i went the whole day without eating any sugar or anything that wasn't outlined on the detox plan for day 1.  it made me feel just as confident, secure and successful as running a marathon.   interesting how when you get a little self control it can pole volt to an immense amount of self control!

DAY 3-5:  feeling much better.  more energy and i lost 4lbs!!  i have been doing weight watchers and killing it in the gym 6days a week but only losing .5lb a week if i'm lucky.(yet i still have 20lbs to get back to my normal weight) when i saw the number on the scale i knew the last couple days were so worth it!  it gave me what i needed to keep going.
HOW I FELT: i felt finally in control of food.  two days before i was tempted by every food item i saw or that was place before me.  I even went to the movie and brought my baked potato with me so i wouldn't get hungry or be tempted to eat yucky movie popcorn or a soda.  i normally bring food to the movie, but normally its candy or soda.  
HARDEST PART: again the hardest part was just keeping to the specific menu plan and not altering it.  not being tempted to eat something i wasn't suppose to.  I wasn't able to sleep very well, but i believe it was because i had a lot on my mind and i don't think i was drinking enough water.  we all shared a great laugh because i asked my mom how she was feeling and she said, "i'm about to murder someone."  of course she was just kidding but she was having a hard time, and a hard day.  she typically drinks 32oz of diet coke a day, and all sorts of stuff on the road as she drives a lot for her job.  she also lost her job and typically like most of us when things get crazy or stressful we eat our feelings.  I'm really proud of my mom because she didn't kill anyone and she didn't give up.  
BEST PART:  when the day is done, i am feeling so amazed that i have been able to keep myself motivated and to continue with the specific guidelines.  

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DAY 6-7:  feeling so suprised that i feel so great!  i lost 7lbs!  so glad to have lost the weight now i just keep thinking i need to keep doing what is right so i can keep it off.  i really want to lose at least another 5lbs...is that too greedy? is that realistic?  the average weight lose in the detox is 12lbs i want to at least be average don't i?  people keep asking me how its going.  and i'm having a hard time explaining exactly how it is going.  its not as hard as the first couple days, but i do remember how hard those first couple days were, is it really getting easier to make healthier choices?  i keep telling people, "i feel surprisingly great!"  but why am i surprised?  i know that when i eat better i feel better, but i believe for the first time in my life i'm actually connecting all the dots. 
HOW I FELT: i started to feel skinny.  i'm still far from my normal typical 150lb weight but on sunday i actually felt skinny.  i haven't felt skinny in 18months.  basically right before my last pregnancy.  i also felt completely and oddly satisfied.  i didn't feel the need or mental desire to eat.  i was ok with my green smoothie detox shake and i felt great.  i'm so grateful to be on a program that is helping me no longer be a victim to food.  i no longer get to be controlled by the food that is placed in front of me, i finally have will power to make great choices.  also it helps that the food is prepped and ready to go, there is no excuse, my fridge is now my own fast food restaurant. 
HARDEST PART:  the hardest part is looking forward to next week menu on the detox, there isn't anything exciting.  meaning none of my old 'go to foods" are on the list.  but i am motivated and ready to keep going.  excited to add bread and nuts back into the menu.
BEST PART: best part is that i'm 7days down and doing great!  losing weight, gaining confidence, enjoying my food journey.  i also took a full body scan that showed me my weight, body fat, muscle composition and bmi.  of course i still have a lot of work to do, but i have lost 40lbs since my last body scan in april and my body fat is down 6.6%, the analysis states from my last scan in april 2014 that i've lost 25.1lbs of fat and gained 10.0lbs of muscle.  obviously i still have a lot of work to do.  but we are all a work in progress right?  i'm really hoping by this april i will be back to 'normal for me' body fat and weight. 

come back next monday for my review of my 2nd week of detox phase two.  weight lose is suppose to slow down and a journal of any food reactions.  

Hot pink smoothie

that's right a smoothie with a beet in it!!???

Its day 8 of the gsglife Detox and i'm feeling good and super excited to have tried my first beet, ever, ever in my whole life!  and actually i can't really taste it in the smoothie so i guess it must taste great, because the smoothie tastes amazing!

So what i learned today was its ok to try new things, especially if they are good for you.  

Give this Hot pink smoothie a try and let me know what you think of it.

1 1/2c coconut liquid water or juice

2 tbsp. chunk organic raw beet peeled

1 lg organic carrot peeled

1/4c almond milk

2 Tbsp. chopped dates or 2 lg pitted dates

12 oz frozen organic strawberries

1 Tbsp. sprouted GSGlife flaxseed

Puree all ingredients in a high speed blender for 90sec.  Serve immediately!

TOP 11 ways to BOOST your Immunity.

Fall season is here and the viruses are among us. Let’s face it, even the healthiest among us find it TOUGH to ward those puppies off.

Since I am BIG on prevention (i.e. “Dont’t get sick in the first place”), I thought I would share the TOP 11 things I do to boost my immune system to defend again those nasty viruses.

1. Add lemon to your morning water.
2. Use loads of ginger, garlic and cloves when your cooking.
3. Eating extra servings of vitamin C rich foods like grapefruit, lemon, limes and oranges.
4. Juice cranberries (or use concentrate), dilute to taste with water and add mint to keep your kidneys pristine.
5. Take time to breathe deeply through our your day.
6. Take your probiotics everyday faithfully.
7. Amp-up the Greens – smoothies are my favorite: load up on your greens, veggies, and add a touch of chlorophyll.
8. LOVE. Love others, love yourself, LOVE. Enough said, right?
9. Epsom salt baths 1-3 times per week.
10. Detox seasonally–get the “yuck” out and prim the body’s defenses with each new season.
11. Wash your hands often, sneeze into your elbow, and cover your mouth when you cough–grandma was smart teaching you to not share the viruses with others. 

Join me for my upcoming Winter Detox class and DoTORRA essential oils this Saturday Jan. 10th at 10am at 1975 E Riverbottom Rd, Springville Ut. 

Berry Chocolate Smoothie!!!

I concocted this smoothie creation out of a craving for some chocolate-berry goodness. I didn’t have any fresh berries available, so I used frozen instead. I added my favorite superfoods and some filtered water–and presto–a beautiful, healthy, energizing smoothie that tastes as good as it looks.

2-3 cups filtered water
1/2 banana
1/2 c raspberry
1/2 c blueberry
1/2 c blackberry
1 T GSGLife Berry Sprouted flax
1 scoop GSGLife Chocolate Protein
2 handfuls spinach

Blend and enjoy.
This will make 2 quarts, so share the love!

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Doterra & GSGLife are teaming up!!

That's right essential oils!  

Have you ever had a head ache that wouldn't go away?  Sore muscles? Or little one sick with a cold and needing some instant relief?  Are you ready to ward off sickness this year??!!!

Join us Jan. 10th at 10am for a quick class and demo of essential oils. 

We will be teaching a Detox class and in addition be educating you on essential oils and why they are an important part of clean healthy living. 

This detox is clinically studied and scientifically based.  You will systematically cleanse your colon, kidneys, liver and gallbladder.

GO HERE to learn more specifics about why you should choose this detox 

and then GO HERE to order your manual and support
remember Dec 31st is the last day you can get 20% off with the support program.
support is offered for 3 months as least 3 times a year, and remember once you have the manual you can always do the detox anytime of year with all your friends and family!
ITS A GREAT YEAR to GET HEALTHY!

Have you ever been curious and really wanted to visit a Chiropractor?  Well now is the time to but any hidden fears or concerns aside and join us on Jan. 8th at 7pm at Dr. Reed Richards office in Springville UT!  Dr. Richards has opened up his clinic to feature our Green Smoothie 101 class free of charge!  We will continue to teach our 12-steps to whole foods 12 week course!  Admission is free and all you need to bring is yourself and a couple friends!

Maple Ridge Chiropractic & Massage
655 E 400 S  Suite D
(801) 655-3989

Here are a few details about Dr. Richards and Maple Ridge Chiropracitic

Dr. Reed Richards 
Chiropractic Physician

I grew up in Central Washington where I loved spending time outdoors either on the rivers or mountain biking. After serving a 2 year mission for my church in Northern Colorado and Wyoming, I went to Brigham Young University in Provo, UT where I met my beautiful wife Brittany and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. I then went on to the University of Western States in Portland, OR where I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and a Doctorate of Chiropractic. While there I developed a certainty that I could help others through chiropractic care. I was able to treat a diverse population through the school’s outreach clinics in downtown Portland, and see the benefits this hands on approach gives. The body is an amazing thing with networks of wiring, the ability to produce and breakdown complex molecules, and heal itself. I strive to help the body perform its many tasks through my care. Although I loved being back in the Northwest, opportunities opened up for me, Brittany, and our 3 amazing kids right here in the Art City. I am thrilled to be serving Springville, Mapleton, and the surrounding area.

Thumbs Up to Relief
Many people go to a chiropractor because they are in pain. In this first phase of care, the main goal is to reduce your symptoms. Sometimes this will require frequent visits for a time.
Most people are under the assumption that if they don't feel any pain that there is nothing wrong with them - that they are healthy. Unfortunately, pain is a very poor indicator of health. In fact, pain and other symptoms frequently only appear after a disease or other condition has become advanced.
For example, consider a cavity in your tooth. Does it hurt when it first develops or only after it has become serious? How about heart disease? Regardless of whether you are talking about cancer, heart disease, diabetes, stress or problems with the spine, pain is usually the last thing to appear. When you begin chiropractic care, pain is also the first symptom to disappear, even though much of the underlying condition remains.

Wellness Tip of the Month

Watch Out For Inflammation
Many people don't realize it, but inflammation is happening in your body. It causes pain and many disorders and chronic diseases. Decreasing inflammation is key to optimum health. Come in and ask Dr. Richards what you can do to keep on top of it.