TEA CLEANSE CHALLENGE: 7 Day Tea Cleanse Reset To Lose 10 Pounds And Get That Flat Belly You’ve Always Wanted (2016)

Chapter 3. The One Day Cleanse

What many dieters fail to realize is that the word cleanse is really a verb, and not a noun. If you’re not going to make that conscious decision to live a much healthier lifestyle, then all the effort is bound to go to waste. You should look at this detox as a means to help you reach a long-term goal, and not just a short-term fix. Even though this process is called the one day cleanse, it’s designed to help you jumpstart what hopefully turns out to be a long-term journey. It’s about making the right decisions in order to change all areas of your current lifestyle.

If you’re new to the cleansing program, you first need to take a step back and really understand your motives for doing this. Are you doing a cleanse to fit into that wedding dress or are you getting into the program in order to be healthier? While there are technically no wrong or right motives for wanting to do a tea cleanse, there are however motives that will determine how you are able to handle it. You need to build your motives around long-term goals if you want to succeed in this journey.

You also need to be patient towards the entire process, especially if you want to avoid any drastic side effects that could happen when you recklessly rush through the tea cleanse. If you get on with it too fast, your body will overwork your organs and there’s a chance that they will only give in. A hasty approach will lead you to bouts of nausea, breakouts, and even headaches so it’s always best to allow your body to go through its natural course.

Short-term programs will only push the toxicity around and not properly get rid of it. The key is to allow your body to work at its own pace and follow a plan that will help you reach your long-term weight loss goals, even if that means you’ll need to develop a strong sense of discipline along the way.

So how do we do this one day cleanse anyway? Since detoxifying is one of the most effective ways to get our bodies and minds back into top shape, it’s important that we find the perfect balance between physical and mental well being. Remember that this one day is primarily designed to help you develop long term habits. It’s sad that other cleanses only put importance on what numbers you should see on the scale after your cleanse, and not on how you should feel once you’re done. This is why, aside from preparing physically, you should also prepare mentally.

So let’s get started, shall we?

The first step is to stock up on fresh lemon juice. The lemon is considered as nature’s medicine and is capable of healing and mending cells in your body. No wonder that when it comes to just about any cleanse, lemon plays a huge role in ensuring that the body still functions properly even with the external stress.

Boost your liver’s detoxifying function by having a warm glass of lemon water first thing in the morning of your tea detox. Instead of waking your system up with a cup of Joe, drink lemon water to give a zap of energy, minus the dehydration. Squeeze half a lemon into a mug of warm water and turn this drink into your daily morning habit. Need a hint of sweetness? You can always add honey according to taste.

Next, prepare yourself a green smoothie that will give you all the vitamins and minerals your body will need to last through the day. Simply blitz ½ head of spinach, ½ head of romaine lettuce, 3 celery sticks, 1 pear, 1 banana, and 1 apple with 2 large glasses of water. Squeeze ½ of a lemon into the smoothie and mix well before drinking. Drinking this green smoothie to replace all your major meals throughout the day will not only cleanse your system, but also provide your body with the fiber and enzymes it needs to push the toxins out. Just because you’re on a detox doesn’t mean that you should deprive yourself of nature’s goodness.

Replace your morning snack with a detox tea that will help you combat midday cravings and leave you feeling refreshed. To prepare the detox tea, simply steep a ginger tea teabag in a cup of freshly boiled water for 2-3 minutes, depending on how strong you want the ginger flavor to come through. Add a squeeze of lemon and a dash of cayenne powder before drinking. These 3 ingredients work together in breaking up the toxins in your body, and at the same time shielding your internal organs from any infections. It may be an acquired taste for some, but that can always be fixed with a quick drizzle of organic honey.

Feeling famished by dinner time? Then it’s time to prepare yourself a meal consisting of dark leafy greens and sliced vegetables. Dark leafy vegetables, together with some crunchy vegetables will give your body loads of fiber for the night ahead. You can even spice it up with some cayenne powder if you want to fire up your digestive system and get it burning more calories. While you’re doing a cleanse, it would be best to stick to raw and organic vegetables so that you don’t put too much pressure on your stomach when it’s time to digest. Keep your dinner light.

Eating meat will only derail you from your goals so at this point, it’s best to avoid all temptations. Since it’s only going to be for one day, you can do away with food items that contain any form of preservatives as well. You may also want to avoid tomatoes (because of its acidity) and avocados (because of its high fat content) on this day since these 2 food items can set you back from your total cleanse. If you want to have a speedy cleanse, you’ll need to do a bit more research to see which seemingly harmless fruits and vegetables you’ll need to avoid.

You’ve made it this far so don’t commit the most common faux pas when going on a cleanse – eating anything with even the slightest hint of unhealthy fat. Look for cholesterol free alternatives like coconut oil. This source of medium chain fatty acid is packed with benefits such as protecting your body from bacterial attacks and supporting your thyroid’s functions. However, for a successful cleanse, do make the effort to limit your oil intake, at least while you’re doing this one day cleanse.

The one day cleanse isn’t an overnight fix so don’t expect to lose more than a couple of pounds once you’re through. It’s just a step in the right direction as you incorporate more tea detox drinks into your diet and put an end to your unhealthy eating choices. Make sure to ease yourself into this cleanse the best way you can and start taking responsibility over your decisions. After all, you know just how far you need to go. Follow these guidelines and you’ll start to see the best version of yourself unfold in just a few short weeks.