Preparing to Cleanse

May 2, 2011 2 Comments »
For the record, I’ve always balked at things like cleansing as a borderline anorexic women’s way to justify not eating for 10 days. But boy, was I wrong. I’ve recently become acquainted with the BluePrint Cleanse, a 3 day (or 6 day depending on your commitment and level of practice) juice cleanse. And though I still called BS a little bit, I took the time to learn more about it and decided it wasn’t what I thought it was, and in fact, quite healthy. I did my research and read The 3 Day Cleanse Book and scoured the BluePrint website for information and finally decided now was the time.
But the best part so far has been the preparation! Starting Friday, to prepare for the cleanse, I’ve cut out almost all carbohydrates, meats, and have focused my diet highly on fruits and vegetables. And I cannot believe how good I feel. I’ve packed my body with nutrients and nourishment and it feels fantastic.
I could go on and on about how I feel, but I won’t. I’ll simply share with you all the most thought provoking piece of the Three Day Cleanse book. You need to learn the difference between feeling full and feeling nourished. That notion blew my mind. Am I full? Maybe. Am I nourished? A much bigger question to answer. Today, I feel nourished.

About the Author: Marcy Twete

Marcy Twete is the Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network and the author of the book “You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works.” At Career Girl Network, Marcy provides women with information, resources, and networking to empower them in their careers and to advance the work of women in business as a whole. Prior to launching Career Girl Network, Marcy worked in numerous nonprofit organizations and as a consultant in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community relations. Marcy is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and a native of rural North Dakota. She is the Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step Up Women’s Network in Chicago and a member of the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Twin Cities, and is dedicated to advancing the work of organizations that move the needle for women and girls worldwide.

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  1. Mary May 4, 2011 at 11:38 pm - Reply

    Wow! That is a fabulous question!

    It's right up there with "have you eaten to contentment?" (interesting goal shift from full)and my all-time fave, from my ever-perceptive daughter,"Are you stomach-hungry or mouth-hungry?"

    All three questions are excellent leads to self-inquiry, and each one promotes making choices that are in your best long-term interest. Thanks for sharing.

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