The RULES are simple:
- All green vegetables – prepared anyway you’d like
- Herbs, spices, oils all fine
- Coconut milk is the only allowed alternative to cow dairy – canned or carton
- Lean meats: chicken, turkey, fish
- PLUS 2-3 shakes per day: 2 scoops per shake in as much water as you’d like. Start slow if it’s too much at first. The shakes taste the best with ICE COLD water. This shake may only last 5-6 days. Once you’re done the tub, you’re done. That’s 100% fine.
Day 2
Day 3-4
You are now more than half way through and you are KILLING IT!!
Congratulations on sticking to this program as long as you have.
This may be the first time you’ve put yourself first for this long and been successful at it. You should really be so PROUD of yourself for making it this far! The best part is, you’ve just survived the worst of it! It’s all smooth sailing from here!
By now, the diet should be getting a little easier. The greens are probably getting boring, but at least the repetition is making planning less of a chore. I imagine the taste of the shakes are becoming less ideal but they are the MOST important aspect of this entire program.
Day 5-6
You may be DONE your powder by this point and that is 100% fine! The tubs typically last 5-6 days @ 6 scoops per day
- Sleep is easier, deeper and more restful
- Your energy levels are starting to rise
- Mood is lifting and you’re starting to feel more like yourself again
- Bloating feeling is going away and clothing is fitting more comfortably
- Headaches are all gone
Day 7
Re-Introduction
So let’s go over the Re-Introduction Phase.
Once your powder is DONE, you’re essentially done the detox and can start bringing food back in, ONE food group at a time (in no particular order). Because you’re done the powder, you can now get your protein from lean meats, like chicken, fish or turkey.
These do not act as a food re-introduction as they rarely cause food sensitivity reactions.
Example:
Day 1 – Eat all of the green veggies + lean meats + ADD IN wheat challenges (toast, cereal, crackers, pasta) but do not MIX with anything else
Day 2 – Eat all of the green veggies + lean meats + ADD IN dairy, but do not continue to eat wheat today.
Day 3 – Eat all of the green veggies + lean meats + ADD IN eggs, but do not continue to eat wheat/dairy today.
Day 4 – Eat all of the green veggies + lean meats + ADD IN nuts, but do not continue to eat wheat/dairy/eggs today See how your body responds to each new food group each day.
If there’s any negative reaction to a food, keep it OUT of the diet for now. A negative reaction could include weight gain, constipation or diarrhea, bloating, headaches, or any other return to the symptoms you were experiencing before the detox.