Hooray, it’s finally Day 18 of my vegan diet in conjunction with the Lean & Clean Cleanse. Over the past 2 ½ weeks I’ve bonded with beans, grains and a whole lotta kale. I’ve strictly avoided all animal products and by products, corn, soy and wheat. Being a healthy vegan takes a lot of planning. It’s all about proper food combinations. Some of my favorite meals and snacks included:
- Quinoa, black bean, cuke, tomato, avocado, cilantro salad
- Roasted kale chips, and kale was on sale for $1.29 a bunch last week
- Brown rice, lentil and veggie curry made with almond milk base
- Toasted quinoa avocado and red pepper vegetarian sushi
- Hummus, guacamole and raw veggies or rice crackers
- Granny smith apples and almonds
- Rice cakes with avocado and cinnamon
- Biotics Research Nutri- Clear detox protein drink
Did you know it was a client that inspired me to go vegan? She recently came to the office requesting my help and followed a strict vegetarian diet. In order to educate her more effectively I decided to join her in a veganism journey for 18 days. Yes I care.
Just a little back ground info, I grew up on a family operated fish farm. Seafood was always a staple in my diet, Infact it’s my animal protein of choice. I rarely eat chicken and never choose red meat or pork. Also I aim to eat vegetarian for lunch every day and enjoy throwing beans on a salad or heating up leftover soup. It really wasn’t much of a challenge to avoid animal products. However finding vegetarian alternatives without dairy, wheat, corn or soy was impossible. I stuck with a lot of quinoa, brown rice, beans, legumes and almond milk.
I can’t even begin to describe how amazing my body feels on the inside and out. Hot yoga is the perfect cleansing workout. What a great way to start your day the healthy way. Here are some of my end of cleanse observations:
- Loss of 5 pounds, 2 “ off waist, 1“ off hip & ribs
- Better quality sleep and waking more rested
- Increased intuition of body and mind
- Improved concentration and clearer skin
- A new appreciation for plant based proteins and cooking style
- My cats Jasper and Alaska were more affectionate
The Lean and Clean cleansers who joined me feel the same. We’ve all noticed an increase in energy, weight loss, clearer skin and improved digestion. Our strict diets and dedication to hot yoga with Dynamic Fitness inspired 
a multitude of results. Let’s just say we’re feeling a size lighter for the holidays!
Would you like to cleanse with me in the New Year? I’ll be offering another 2 week Lean & Clean cleanse with Dynamic Fitness beginning Saturday January 14th 2012. Challenge yourself to lose that holiday bloat. Cleansers will follow a meal plan that eliminates major food allergens, animal protein or vegetarian plans available. We’ll also enjoy 3 hot yoga classes at Dynamic Fitness, Mon- Wed- Fri at 630 am. This accelerates detoxification and is mandatory for all cleansers! Group motivation sessions are Tuesdays 615pm at Rachelle’s office above Beanz cafe. Join our 2 week Lean & Clean cleanse for only $99, call Rachelle 892-SLIM or EM info@rachellewood.ca to register.