Post Ritual Cleanse

YAY! It's finally over! I successfully completed the 3 day Ritual Juice Cleanse. While it wasn't as tough as the Master Cleanse (10 days) it definitely wan't a walk in the park either. Anytime you go from eating...to NOTHING, it is very challenging. I think any type of "fasting" diet the first 2-3 days are the hardest. For me the hardest was during dinnertime when I had to prepare/watch my husband's dinner. But I made it! And I think 3 days was just perfect. Not too short and just long enough. 

Out of all the juices my least favorite was juice #4 because it was Agave, Alkaline Water, Lemon, Cayenne. This juice reminded me most of the master cleanse and it was super tart. I did not look forward to this juice at all. My favorite juice was juice #6 which was Alkaline Water, Raw Cashews, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Vanilla, Agave. It was a delicious way to end the day! And the raw cashews gave me a chance to kind of chew. 

First meal post cleanse: Tender Greens.

Harvest Salad

Sauteed Kale

Not as satisfying as a big mac from McDonalds but to me it was absolute heaven to be able to chew again! Tender Greens is an all organic restaurant that uses only the finest ingredients in all of their dishes.

I'm so happy to be able to eat again! Now the focus is on post cleanse healthy eating. 

Have a lovely Sunday! 

Eat Right 4 Your Type

I recently read "Eat Right 4 Your Type" by Dr. Peter D' Adamo. It was a very interesting and quick read (by quick I meant I only skimmed the other 3 blood types and focused on my own blood type.)

According to Dr. D'Adamo, people with the blood type A are considered "The Cultivator and are suppose to be vegetarians because animal foods will make type A feel sluggish and less energized than when eating proteins." Without going into full on book report mode basically Type A people should avoid red meats, chicken and turkey is okay, should eat mostly seafood (salmon, cod etc but avoid crab, lobster, oysters, scallops), and avoid all dairy (HOW CAN I DO THIS?! I LOVE CHEESE!)

I did a little research and could not find any substantial proof to Dr. D'Adamo's research. In fact most in the medical field say there is no link between food and blood type. But a lot of his patients swear by it and say the blood type diet drastically changed their life. I think anytime someone decides to make a change in their diet and conscientiously want to eat better will become healthier. The blood type diet may be just another "fad" diet but like all the other diets it does come with very good advice. Eat less processed foods and sugars, cut down on caffeine and alcohol, eat more vegetables. This book proved to be an interesting read and while I may not follow the blood type diet to the T, I will be trying to eat less red meat and more vegetables in the days after my juice cleanse.

If you're curious about what the "correct" diet is for your blood type then I highly suggest this book!

Juice Cleanse Day 1

It's here!






All 3 days are in my fridge.






Juice 1: spinach, romaine, kale, celery, cucumber, green apple, lemon.

Verdict: Yum! Tastes like green apples.

Lifestyle Change!

It has been a long time since I blogged here! It has been an amazing few months and I am so happy that 2012 is going off to a great start! I'm doing what I love and hopefully will be working more and more weddings in the coming weeks. 

The last few months I have really been trying to be more healthy and just being a happier and more well rounded individual. I started going to Bar Method religiously (4-5 times a week), got on a more scheduled meal plan (using Dream Dinners) but I just haven't been seeing the results I wanted to see! Don't get me wrong I'm not trying to lose 10lbs, and I admit I can see myself becoming more toned but I thought I would  be seeing a lot more! This led me to think what is it that I'm not doing?? Well I guess I got the exercise part down but not the diet part. I still find myself snacking....eating fast food...eating whatever because I'm too lazy to cook. I mean it really is hard when you live with someone that eats like a MONSTER, yet never gain any weight. So I decided to make a lifestyle change! 

I went to 2 places in West Hollywood today as the beginning of my lifestyle change. 

The Detox Market

8380 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(323) 782-0421

This little place is super cute and the girl working at the front was so helpful. I told her my desire to change my lifestyle and wanted to do a juice cleanse to jump start my diet. 

I got the 3 day juice cleanse. This was NOT CHEAP. At $260 for three days, I am really committing myself to this lifestyle change! The juices are freshly made every morning and delivered straight to your doorstep by 6am. You drink six bottles a day with a combination of teas and lots of water. That's it. No food, just juice. I tried some of the juice at the store and it was absolutely delicious. Not like that nasty wheat grass stuff at Jamba Juice. 

I've done the Master Cleanse before for 10 days and YES I lost a lot of weight in 10 days but overall I felt like it was too intense. I ended up having a slower metabolism and lost muscle mass. I definitely do not recommend anyone to do the Master Cleanse. Cuz guess what, all that weight you lose in those ten days comes back, and then some. 

So this time I'm committed to doing a cleanse the RIGHT way. I'm starting the cleanse tomorrow for 3 days, they say you can keep going but at that price tag, 3 days is all I'm going to do! I will have daily updates throughout my cleanse! 

My second stop in West Hollywood was at:

Green Line Beauty

7123 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046(323) 933-5369

I am really blessed to have a clear complexion and good skin. I rarely get a pimple and generally never have any problems with my skin. Besides being a little dry and sensitive to some products my skin is pretty much problem free. Well if it's not broken why fix it right?! Wrong. I know that although my skin may be perfect now it might not be the case in 10-20 years. I really want to maintain! Because once you age, your skin only goes downhill especially if you don't take care of it while it's at its best. I currently use the entire Chanel line, from face wash, toner, serum, moisturizer and eye cream, I use it all! While it works wonderfully, it is sadly ladened with chemicals. It smells wonderful, but that's because it is heavily perfumed. Hence why I went to Green Line Beauty. 

The owner Stacey was super knowledgeable and helpful in recommending a skincare line for me. I ended up getting the skincare line from SIRCUIT. I got the x-trap (daily gentle face wash), molecular mist (hydrating moisture care), day care (protective day moisturizer), and cloud 9 (intensely protective moisture creme). I loved that Stacey did not pressure me to buy more products than I needed and told me to go back in a month and we can reevaluate my skin. She also talked to me about the blood type diet and it turns out I've been eating everything that isn't meant for me! I am a carnivore, but apparently blood type A people are suppose to be vegetarians. OOPS! Am I going to become a vegetarian? I think not. At least not anytime soon. But this definitely peaked my interest and I shall be going to pick up a copy of Eat Right 4 Your Type from the library later. 

I was also talking to Stacey about how I'm interested in getting regular facials but have never had a facial experience where I don't leave looking like a red tomato. Well guess what! They offer facials there! Woohoo! She promised me their clients never leave with a red face and they only use the best all natural products. Apparently they have a whole slew of celebrity clientele, not that it matter but that's kinda cool. Their esthetician is Marissa Reich of Skinny Dip Skin, I will definitely be making an appointment with her! 

That was a LONG POST! I will be updating regularly with reactions of my new skincare regiment and the juice cleanse! Now I'm off to the library and taking my babies to the doggy park!

Have a lovely Wednesday!