Detox

Good morning! 

Can I be honest with you? Okay, thanks. :) I've never detoxed before. GASP!  Maybe you haven't either.. honestly, didn't even know where to start or what that even meant. So what I did do is say," yes" to a friend of mine who invited me to give this "Arbonne" thing a shot when it came to the awesome Arbonne Essentials Nutrition line. 

I started my journey 16 days ago with "Arbonne's 30 Days to Healthy Living". For the very first time, I could finally be a product of the product. I am actively a part of a group of people in the same boat that provides me with support for healthy recipes, encouragement to keep going, posts reminding me that the side effects are normal, education about food, etc.. It's been more than just a "diet" as some would call it, it's been empowering to learn how to better take care of the "temple" that I call my body. 
          
If you're still hanging on to the two words I mentioned earlier, side effects, let me explain. You see, when your body is cleansed of toxins via water, healthy organic foods, product aids, etc.. , it's natural to be moody, have headaches, nauseous, etc. SERIOUSLY, I bet you CAN'T WAIT to get started now, huh! But the truth is, my body has been sick for awhile and due to all the junk I've been feeding and filtering it with, it became accustomed to those things. Now that I've stirred up all the junk, it's causing all kind of chaos like a fighting toddler!
 

As difficult as some of the side effects can be, which thankfully haven't been too terrible, the side effects that come from not taking care of your temple are far worse. Bloating, IBS, cancer, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, heart attack, stroke, high cholesterol, the list goes on and on. The most I've noticed when it comes to the detoxing side effects for me personally are a few more headaches than normal and mood swings. Retraining my mind and my food habits takes serious mental toughness. That's why it's so important to stay connected to your coach for guidance and support. I feel like just making it past the half way mark has been a success! 

My energy levels have been higher than I've expected them to be with the "30 Days to Healthy Living with Arbonne" plan, which was surprising. The protein shakes have been better than expected too. Adding kale to my shakes have actually been tasty and a great power start to my day!  

Another thing that's been surprising for me has been the 7 day cleanse (click here). I'm on Day 2 and WOW! the difference a day makes already in how I feel and the junk that's no longer in my body! It hasn't been harsh on my body though. I didn't have to sit near the restroom, "just in case" or anything, it just made me feel more regular.(tmi"too much info",apologies).. who knows what day 7 will be like! haha. 

Not that everyone's results will be the same, but I've dropped 1.4 lbs in a mere 24 hours! That's how important Gut Health is! It's so important to "clean the drain", in a safe way, that's why I chose Arbonne.

While doing my first 30 days with Arbonne, I wanted to share with you that my exercise lifestyle is not where I'd like it, but didn't want to be too overwhelmed with my checklist of things to do or not do.. so for my first 30 days, my lifestyle of exercise hasn't changed much. It consists of playing with my dogs in my backyard, walking around the grocery store and my house-pretty much, and then around the neighborhood a few times a week with my husband and our dogs. I work from home in an office chair so my lifestyle is pretty sedentary at the moment. I'm testing the "Healthy Living with Arbonne" system out without adding any variables. I want to see what it can do by merely following the program without a new exercise program to add to the mix. 

Once I tackle the first 30 days, I will feel better and more confident to add in exercise like yoga, circuit training & cardio. Check out @northcarolinayogagirl on instagram! If you're local to the #LKN area, #NORTHCAROLINAYOGAGIRL has classes that she offers beginning April 6th, the 31st day of the journey, perfect timing! 


If you're interested in joining the next "30 Days to Healthy Living with Arbonne", you can find me on Facebook by clicking here , on Google +NC Arbonne Consultant  or Instagram @ncarbonneconultant. 

To purchase your products for the 30 Days group, simply pick one of the options below! It's worth the investment for better health! If you don't take care of you, who will?! and email me at hsapp.arbonne@gmail.com for which packages you'd like! Some of my personal favorite flavors are pomegranate fizz sticks and chocolate protein shake mix! Don't forget to stay connected via our private Facebook Group for accountability and support! 

For more information about what products Arbonne has to offer, please visit, www.heathersapp.arbonne.com under Independent Consultant, Heather Sapp.


Note: Each person's results may vary, when using Arbonne products. Arbonne does not claim you will lose weight while on their product. It is best to consult your physician before using any new products or supplements.