I just finished my 21 Cleanse fall detox, here’s what happened

Those of you that know me, know that not only do I love what I do, I live it.  

What exactly does that mean?

I actually do my 21 Cleanse 3-4 times a year and eat 98% clean in between.  (Yes, even I fall off the wagon – usually with chocolate and coffee)

I just completed my fall 21 Cleanse. I get asked all the time why I cleanse despite being so healthy and “doing all the right things,” and also what it looks like.  So here’s an insider peek into my process.

For starters – no matter how healthy you are, you are exposed to toxins, chemicals and environmental pollutants all day every day.

Did you know that organic food and herbs are often sprayed and fumigated to kill bugs and preserve their freshness AFTER they have been certified.

Did you know that your tap water, what you shower in and drink, contains lead, radio active elements and trace pharmaceuticals?

These are just a few of the reasons I return to my 21 Cleanse 3/year. It’s the smartest thing I can do for myself, and for my health  🙂

So I got started and the first few days, I felt a bit tired. I had some clean up work to do – black tea in the am and chocolate at night, mindless overeating and snacking, so I was feeling the effects. (Speaking of… be sure to download my FREE guide to Healthy Craving Swaps so can prevent yourself from ever experiencing these effects!)

No head aches or grumpiness this time, but definitely an occasional case of “the heavies.”  But then I turned a corner and found myself waking before my alarm, going strong all day with morning Ashtanga yoga and regular evening activities.

I felt more alive and engaged in my life – which was much need and super refreshing. My brain was super clear and firing.  It was awesome to have the clarity I’d been craving, and also a stronger connection to my inner voice.

Then, I woke up to a flatter belly, no bloat or discomfort, and because the herbs rebalanced my hormones, my appetite shrank and I didn’t even think about or have a desire for my nightly sweet treat.

I definitely feel the effects and was riding the high.

And while this is and was all AWESOME –  I have a confession…  I cheated.

So I have done a lot of work to let go of food vices, and the chocolate and the snacking wasn’t hard.  But the one thing that I REALLY love is my morning black tea ritual.  I love the taste, the flavor and the experience of it, and this has been my challenge the past few cleanses.

I started out strong and was doing great.  There was one day I even remember walking past Starbucks and saying no to them and yes to me.  I felt so EMPOWERED – that voice said, “I’ve got this!”  That day was incredible.

And then guess what?  My rebellious side kicked in and the next freeking morning there I was making my tea despite being diligent in all other ares of my cleanse.  I watched this consciously and acted accordingly and was wondering why I was choosing this…

(Keep reading because I am about to dive into some juicy stuff)

This habit stayed with me for the duration, and despite this one little hiccup, I had a ROCK STAR detox….

In fact, people keep commenting on my added glow, which always makes me smile.  And obviously, there is stuff lingering beneath the surface that is waiting…

A big part of this came forward right at the end, and I am going to share that with you in a minute — but guess how I am going to tackle my resistance?   October 23rd I will be doing a 7 day liquid meal and 21 Cleanse tonics and supplements detox.

I cannot wait to set myself free and liberate myself from whatever it is that is keeping me in the pattern of self-sabotage.  There is nothing more liberating than letting go of all attachment and energy that is weighing me down, and that is what is available for me when I honor this process.  (If you are interested in joining me, reply to this email and we can do it together)   

So now to the juicy stuff…

I had some real good ah has and awarenesses that came forward right at the tail end. I was in SB for a work conference (yes, you CAN cleanse and travel and navigate business and life) and started to notice some friction boiling up inside.

The second day I opted to go for a morning run and all this heaviness and unresolved material was swimming around in my heart. Breathing was more challenging, and that was only because of the emotions.

Thankfully I have all the tools to work thru this stuff on the spot in real time so I began to work my process and

BAM

There is was, Anger and Sadness looking me straight in the eye.  And it was looking right at me. I was watching a screen flashing pictures of moments over the past few weeks where I was not valuing myself.

And man that was painful.  Personal growth and transformation requires strength of heart, but it is why we are here and how we move forward in our lives.

And once I went in and was willing to see, the pain was just a glimpse in time, and then it was really liberating.  I could see clearly the places and situations in my life where I have the opportunity to step up and be a greater version of myself.

We are all a work in progress. So yeah, this is the REAL JUICE that is available for you when you go thru the process — you create empowering health so you feel unstoppable from the inside out — and you create heightened sense of awareness to be more loving and loyal to yourself and make progress in creating positive results in your life.

The good stuff.  Ayurveda says that cleansing is the path to God Realization.  I not only believe it, I know it in every cell of my being.

Moving thru this unresolved material and freeing oneself from the web of destructive thoughts and emotions is part of the reason I went back to school and got my masters in Spiritual Psychology.  This is part of the work I do with my private clients so they can move from upset to empowered and take inspired action.

Man I love this stuff!!

(If you are looking to work with someone to move thru your own struggles and to realize your goals, I have a few spots open and would love to have a conversation.  You can schedule that here. )

So there you have it…  a little glimpse into my 21 Cleanse Fall Detox, why I keep doing this, and what really fires me up!

Again, if you wanna jump on board and join me for my 7 day reset and experience freedom and liberation beyond your imagination, email me. Would be so fun to have a small tribe to do this together!

XOXO
Nyk!