Tone It Up 5-Day Detox Diet Review
And while it was only five days, it was way better than my one- and three-day juice cleanses, and I learned so much about what makes a diet successful. I also felt so comfortable with the plan that I decided to keep it going for another five days! A peek at the breakfasts on the plan. I feel like this comes down to psychology; in my experience, longer diets give you a mindset that there's built-in room for error.
If you're on an eight-week plan, a brownie one day or a piece of pizza twice isn't going to ruin the overall plan. But you're much more likely to really stick to a plan's guidelines if you're only doing it for five days. Each day and each choice becomes more valuable when the plan is so brief. Oftentimes with New Year's resolutions, we bite off more than we can chew and set goals that are unattainable, setting ourselves up for failure.
Starting Jan. 1 with a two-month plan can feel discouraging, but by keeping it realistic, we feel (and we are!) much more in control of our results. My favorite part about the detox was that it was foods I already enjoy eating: frosty mango ginger green smoothies, deliciously filling and flavorful soup, and tasty chia pudding or dark chocolate for dessert (yes, I said dessert). It's important on any kind of diet that you actually eat foods you enjoy. Keep experimenting with new recipes and meals until you find what sticks. The recipes on a diet plan may surprise you!
The coconut protein macaroons were so good! Of note: though you're eating all day long, you're not consuming dairy, added sugar, alcohol, fried food, prepackaged food, processed food, or grains. And I know this will sound wild, but I honestly didn't miss or crave any of those foods because I was so satisfied with what I was eating. The biggest thing I took away from this is that preparation really is the key to everything. I'm obsessed with this smoothie.
And making smoothie packs ahead of time made life even easier! I've said it before, but cutting back on alcohol has been one of the most transformative parts of my personal health journey. Though the standard TIU plan doesn't eliminate alcohol (in fact, they're big fans of wine . And if you can't go for a full-on dry January, you can absolutely do five days without booze — trust me. Elimination of empty, superfluous calories, no hangovers to prevent morning workouts, a lighter-feeling body, more energy, and clearer skin.
The 5-Day Detox has a list of daily moves for each day (no equipment and easy to do at home), plus suggested workouts you can do on the Studio Tone It Up app. I also supplemented my own workouts, including SoulCycle (five times), Core40 Megaformer, and a toning class at The Assembly (a new wellness space in SF).
My favorite part of the plan was the call to declutter and "detox" areas of your life. Sipping on soup for M4 in between loads of laundry. Best way to kick off the new year! I took this as a chance to unpack from my holiday travels, finish my KonMari session on my dresser, do a ton of laundry, and really hit the pause button for myself.
In fact, I took one whole day at the end of the detox to take off my Apple Watch, put my phone on "Do Not Disturb," and organize like crazy (in addition to some journaling!). It felt so good to check things off my list and get my life organized. My skin has been completely clear, my energy has slightly boosted, and I definitely feel a tiny bit slimmer and more toned. I don't weigh myself, but I feel really confident with my body's results. I won't sugarcoat it though — the prep is hard work.
It definitely took me a good amount of time (and I had my groceries delivered!) to cook the soup, bake the macaroons and chicken, whip the chia pudding, and make smoothie and salad packs. Then came the cleanup. All that said, the work was well worth the results. I learned I have the capacity to eat healthy even more than I already do — without feeling like I'm missing out — with just a little more planning.
If I made a meal schedule for myself every week, I could save money on takeout and to-go lunches at work and save the superindulgent foods for when they really make me feel good, not just when they're convenient. A waffle-fueled brunch with girlfriends on the weekend tastes a lot better than a toaster waffle on a Tuesday night because you don't know what to make for dinner — know what I mean?
I am new to juicing and I didn't want to spend a lot on it. I was pleasantly surprised by how quick it juiced. It was a one minute clean up washing it. And it was not real loud. I live in an apartment and was concerned that I would wake the neighbors, but it was quiet.
I am going to do the 3 day fast starting tomorrow and if that goes well, I will bump up to the 7 day or longer. I love my Breville. After taking me through a 30-day juice fast (big props to Joe Cross!) it still runs like a champ. I use it Every Single DAY! And no - I'm not affiliated w/the company - I just love juicing.
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