Module 1.5: Detoxification Basics
THREE ACTION STEPS
Watch my video tutorial on how to make a warm lemon water and try this step.
Watch my video tutorial on making smoothies and make this delicious recipe.
Learn how to make tasty green juice to get your morning started.
Weight loss 28-Day diet kick off!
Today you kick-start your 3-week weight loss phase of the program. I appreciate Monday can be a crazy day with school bags to pack, looking for lost bus passes, washing uniforms last minute... If this sounds like you, please don't fret, it's only day 1.
Don’t forget that my motto, “progress not perfection” exists for a reason.
Being perfect is IMPOSSIBLE, and the sooner we can connect with that truth the better.
I am not perfect. NONE of us are.
Striving for perfection is unrealistic and damaging, and sets us up for failure because it’s simply not possible.
So in case you need to hear this message today, here’s the red hot truth: You don’t need to be ‘perfect’. You are worthy and good enough just by the fact of your very existence.
Do not apply pressure to be PERFECT.
Try changing your mindset to a "growth mindset" rather than a "fixed mindset".
This way even more is possible, and without all the "self-judgement" and the "giving up because what you are striving for is impossible".
All you need to do is take simple steps towards achieving something you want, at a pace that suits you and helps you reach your goals in a sustainable way.
So with this in mind, what diet step could you take? Start the day with a warm lemon water? Drink filtered water, instead of tap water throughout the day? Make a breakfast smoothie each morning? Eat plant-based meals at lunch time?
Make the CHOICE and take the step that your heart most desires. It will empower and motivate you to take more, and more, and more…
In this module I show you in my video tutorials how to make a warm lemon water, a smoothie, and a green juice, which will all enhance your weight loss efforts. You will also receive 8 steps for making a healthy smoothie.
“Whether you’ve never done anything like this before, or you detox regularly and have done it for years, there are steps in this program for everyone.”
Why Lemon Water Helps with Weight Loss
The citric acid has been shown to protect liver function and help preserve the liver’s natural ability to detoxify.
It can help to promote regularity, making you feel less bloated, relieving constipation, and aiding in eliminating waste more efficiently.
They contain pectin, a type of fibre that helps you feel full for longer. This, along with polyphehol antioxidants, helps aid weight loss.
High in antioxidants they fight free radical damage and help the body produce collagen, essential for ageing well!
Adding this easy step will make a difference to your overall results on the program. Gain these benefits and watch my video tutorial on how to make this simple morning weight loss drink.
One of the most valuable steps you can take over this detox journey, is to drink a warm lemon water daily.
Lemons are soooooo good for you!
They contain everything from vitamin C, B6, A, and E, folate, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, and pantothenic acid to minerals like calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.
This in-itself is enough of a reason to drink it daily, however there are plenty more benefits for you and your body:
Extremely detoxifying and helps the liver produce bile, which keeps food moving through your body and gastrointestinal tract smoothly.
Secrets to a Healthy Smoothie
If you choose to make my smoothie recipes this week they will nourish your body and supply nutrients that your digestive system needs to function at its best; all while delivering healing minerals, antioxidants and vitamins to the systems of your body.
These recipes are also ideal for on-the-go since they can be made in advance and stored in their bottles (choose toxic free, BPA free where possible).
From helping with weight loss and energy to boosting brain power and sleep, there are so many reasons why you should take on this healthy detox step.
Watch my video tutorial for how to make one of my smoothie recipes from week 1.
I've always been a fan of smoothies. As well as being utterly delicious, these versatile beverages are easy to prepare, gentle on the digestive tract, and make a tasty and satisfying breakfast or snack, and without all the added sugar that can cause an energy slump and brain fog.
It's incredible how much more energy and mental focus I have throughout the day when I replace the typical cereal or toast with a healthy smoothie.
My smoothie recipes have been specially designed to provide you with the hydration, antioxidants, and nutrients your body needs to be healthy and thriving, not just surviving.
“Smoothies and juices are colourful, vibrant, and full of good nutrition to give your body the fuel it needs to power through the morning.”
Green Juicing for Detoxing & Weight Loss
Lemons contain pectin, a type of fibre that helps you feel full for longer - over time they can help contribute to losing those COVID kilos.
High in vitamin A to help your skin look younger.
High in antioxidants they fight free radical damage and help the body produce collagen, essential for ageing well!
How good is that?
Taking on this habit of drinking a daily “Green Juice” is one of the absolute BEST things you can do for your health and weight loss goals.
Green vegetables are the optimal food for regenerating, purifying, and healing your body!
They're amazing for detoxification, and for anti-aging too!
To gain these benefits, watch my video tutorial on how to make this simple morning weight loss drink.
I started incorporating green juices into my diet around 15 years ago. As a busy working mum I found it an easy and effective way to flood my body with lots of healthy goodness - vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes - and all in one hit!
Some of the many benefits of green juicing include:
Alkalising and reduces inflammation in the body.
Loaded with enzymes, which are fantastic for your digestive system.
High in fibre to support the detox process.
Rich in chlorophyll, which helps purify the blood and detoxify the body.
The B vitamins are a fantastic energy booster.
Huge amounts of vitamin C to strengthen the immune system.
Leaves you feeling clear, sharp and ready to take on your day! It can help to promote regularity, making you feel less bloated, relieving constipation, and allowing your body to naturally detoxify.