Even More About Me (Updated)

You may or may not have read this post I've published earlier that year (and if you don't , rest reassured there's a recap') but I felt like I needed to update it.

20th June 2015
What you may need to know about me is that I haven't always been healthy and fit. I was a pretty active child and I used to do a lot of sports (walking, horse riding, volley-ball) During my high school years I slowly began to eat more and move less, this paired with some hard times on the personal level (change of surroundings, etc…) led to some extra weight. First, I didn't really care. I was okay with my body and my mind. But then university came and I wanted to make a change. I wanted to eat better to lose a bit of weight. It all started nice and simple, I just decreased the portion size and slowly, but surely, lost weight. 

Then came summer 2011. The worst summer of my life. Personal issues took over, paired with a frustration as I couldn't lose any more weight. So I decided to begin to train. I totally hooked on HIIT and began doing small, short sessions I designed myself based on what I have found on internet. Since that time, my method had barely changed.

But it all went out of control when I began to only eat 600 Kcal a day while training 15-30 min 6 days a week. I already had began binge eating during summer (and looking back I realise that I was kind of a binge eater long before I wanted to lose weight) and with the drop in calorie intake, my crisis increased. I used to blame myself for the crisis and punish me with extra workouts and even less food.

Thankfully, on Christmas 2011, my Mum (the most amazing woman in this world, period) kicked me out of it. She began counting calories just to make me realise how little I ate and the truth is, I honestly had no idea I was eating so little! Hunger had become an old friend of mine and was welcoming it, so happy to feel it in my stomach (other ED warriors will relate I think). Winter 2012 was a living hell for me. I had come to the point I didn't really care of how I look, as long as I could control what I ate and still feel that hunger (and that the number on the scale decreased every day). Honestly I didn't really care of how I looked, I didn't compare myself to others or looked for a particular weight or a particular body, I just wanted to be in control and that the number on the scale keep dropping. I went through rough times with serious binge eating crisis but slowly the situation settled as I increased my calorie intake (note that I didn't change anything to my fitness routine because this had become a part of my therapy). It was a slow process and my Mum helped me a lot with it. I stopped looking at the scale (my Mum looked at it to make sure I wasn't losing anymore weight) and I ate more. And more. And more. I had ups and downs during this phase with crisis when I relapsed and I realise that counting calories is also a form of control but it keeps the binge eating away (which is the most dreadful thing I've ever lived, I may talk about in another post). During this period I learned a lot about myself, my body and my mind and I'm still learning.

It took me three years. Today I haven't fully recovered because I'm still counting calories and I still have phases when I feel terrible about my body. Calorie counting is a really bad thing but it helps me to neither eat to less nor fall into binge eating. I'm not eager to share this personal experience because this is not what I want to promote and my aim with this blog is to help girls and women to feel the joy of being fit without having to fall into the extremes I have lived. This is way I started this blog. This is why I wrote this post. I want to be honest and share my experience with you, hoping that maybe you won't make the same mistakes. I hope I'll be able to provide you knowledge on how to live a balanced, healthy and fit life. I know I'm not a perfect exemple and I wil certainly preach for things I am not yet able to apply to myself (like not counting calories) but I will try to grow through that blog. Just like I hope this will help you grow and thrive. 

If you have any other personal questions, feel free to ask them in a comment below! 

With that I hope you'll enjoy your journey to fit and that I will help you either avoid or overcome the struggles I went through!

Joyfully yours,

Maylee <3

UPDATE - 27.07.15
It's amazing how things can change in a little more than a month. First I've discovered brand new Instagram accounts that have changed my vision and that have made ME want to change. So I've dug out my Intuitive Eating books, bought new ones and kept digging and digging the paths of recovery. So I've stumbled on a few amazing bloggers (and though I don't agree 100% with them, they're still amazing) - mainly Matt Stone and Maddy Moon - who made me change my vision of health and nutrition.
My last post was a cry from my heart and it made me realise that my story needed to be updated because I feel like I'm taking a brand new way here. I don't want to be a health and fitness blogger anymore. Or rather, yes, I still do, but not in the way I first envisioned it. What I want is still to help girls getting fit and healthy and be joyful and build a happy life. But not in the way I can witness on internet every day. Not in the way, I am currently living it. This is a hard confession because I feel a fraud wanting to help people taking a path I cannot even fathom to take myself, but I know I'm on the recovery track and I know I can make through and I know this blog will help me. And I know that helping other girls will help me too. I really want to make a change. I really do.
Thank you for reading. It means the world to me.
Joyfully yours
<3 Maylee

Wellness Industry (Or the Very Reason Why I Blog)

So I just stumbled on that post and everything the author writes in it sounds so right to me. I highly encourage you to read it because it is mind blowing and eyes opening. But it's true it's pretty long and I wouldn't be a real blogger if I'd throw you the link and be done with it. So here's my two cents.

I discovered the marvelous world of Instagram three years ago via tumblr (gosh, my tumblr years were so much better, but that's another topic). It was a whole new world of inspiration opening to me. I created an account just to follow my idols but never posted anything. As time passed by, I slowly became more and more driven to this virtual world and as I was really enjoying my fitness journey I felt the desire to share my experience with the amazing fit community.

At the beginning of this year, I started to post on my account. It was daunting but super exciting. I had the opportunity to get in touch with amazing girls from all over the world (you'll recognize yourself if you read this ;)) but I also discovered a darkest, much less fun side of Instagram.

See, I had this naive belief, that Instagram was about sharing, supporting each other. I'm not a complete fool, I already knew about haters and really, I don't really care about the. No, what bothers me more is this kind of selfishness going on. I feel like it's all about promoting oneself. I always see the same comments all over and over saying how beautiful and amazing someone is but I feel those praises are empty. Because it's all about promoting oneself. Call me jealous if you like, I don't care.

I'm also really, really concerned by the dimension it took. Like we're all perusing at our plates, counting calories and macros (I know I'm guilty of that too but I'm trying hard to recover from it) and I feel like we're slipping toward a generations of disordered eaters. And its scary. And I wish I could do something but I feel like a fraud because I'm not able to stop it for myself. I will try in the future to share more of my thoughts on this blog about this. Lately I've been reading g more and more on the subject from various authors I can't get enough of them (I'll talk about them in another post) and I'm still struggling to find a way to express what I feel and what I've learned so far.

Workout of the Day - Saturday July 25th

I decided to shorten my workouts in order to recover. So here's my (quick) 20 min workout for today!

Part A - 10/50 16 rounds
- Side Lunge Jumps
- Jump Lunge + One Leg Jump
- V Plank Jumps
- Curtsy Lunge + Jump

Part B - 5/259 rounds
- Pushback Push Ups
- Plank Knee to Elbow
- Walk Out Push Up

Exercise Glossary

Side Lunge Jumps

Picture via health.com

Stand upright. Jump your leg left lightly on the side and bend your right to come touch the ground with your left hand. Jump back into starting position. This is one rep. Repeat on the other side.

Jump Lunge + One Leg Jump
Start in a lunge position, right leg bent in front of you, jump and switch your legs in the air to land with your left leg bent in from of you. Jump on your left leg and bring your right knee as close to your chest as you can while your left foot is in the air

V Plank Jump
Start in a plank position (on your hands) feet together. Jump your feet near the outside of your hands then jump back into starting position. This is one rep.

Curtsy Lunge + Jump

 Picture via oxygenmag.com

Stand upright, kneel into a lunge position but as you bring your left leg behind, swing it toward the right. Go back into starting position and jump in place. This is one rep. Repeat on the other side.

Pushback Push Ups

Picture via bodybuilding.com

Stand with your feet wider than hip width apart in a Downward Dog position but with your knees slightly bend. Lower yourself to the ground aiming to bring your chest between your arms keeping your knees bent (more bent than on the picture sorry I couldn't find a better one…). Push back into starting position. This is one rep.

Plank Knee to Elbow
Bring your left knee to your left elbow. Try to touch them. Go back into starting position. This is one rep. Repeat on the other side.

Walk Out Push Up

Picture via fitnessass.com

Stand upright, bend to touch the ground with your hands and walk your hand in front of you to end in a plank position. Do a push up then walk your hands back. You can either stand or walk forward again. This is one rep.

Workout of the Day - Friday July 24th

Initially planned for Thursday but as I decided to take an extra rest day yesterday, I moved it to today, here's the breakdown

Part A - 10/20 - 36 rounds - 18 min
- Double Cross Jumping Jacks + 180 Squat Jumps (weighted)
- Double Cross Jumping Jacks + 180 Squat Jumps (weighted)
- Side Plank Swings Right (weighted)
- Side Plank Swings Left (weighted)
- Standing Switch Kicks
- Standing Switch Kicks
- Plank Front Kick Through Right
- Plank Front Kick Through Left
- Forward Backward Jumps with Plyo Star
- Forward Backward Jumps with Plyo Star
- Plank Punches (weighted)
- Plank Punches (weighted)

Part B - 10/50 - 3 rounds - 3 min
- Weighted Bench Tucks
- Decline Plank Knee Tucks
- Crunches

Exercise glossary
Double Cross Jumping Jacks + 180 Squat Jumps
Stand with your feet slightly wider than hip width apart. Take some weights (or not) raise your arms straight in front of you). Jump and cross your legs bringing the right foot before the left foot. While doing this cross your right arm over your left arm keeping them straight. Land lightly on the ball of your feet, jump and return in the starting position. This is one rep. Repeat alternating left and right over.

Side Plank Swings Right/Left
Stand in a side plank position, body nice and thigh, core engaged. Take a weight in your free hand. Swing your arm toward your opposite armpit and rotate slightly your torso at the end of the move. Go back into starting position. This is one rep. Repeat on the same side

Standing Switch Kicks
Stand upright, kick your left foot vigorously in the air as high as you can. Slightly jump to bring the other leg up while you bring the left leg down. This is a very dynamic move akin to High Knee but instead of bringing your knee up, you kick your leg in front of you as if you were shooting into a ball.

Plank Front Kick Through
Stand in regular plank position (on your hands). Bring your left foot close to the outside of your left foot. Kick your right leg beneath your body and grab your toe with your left hand kicking in front of you as far as you can (still holding your feet with your hand). Return into starting position. This is one rep. Repeat on the same side.

Forward Backward Jumps with Plyo Star
Stand with your feet at hip width, jump forward immediately jump backward. Bend to touch your toe then in an explosive motion, jump into the air while stretching arms up and your legs on the side, land into starting position (bending and touching your toe). Repeat.

Plank Punches
Into plank position (on your hands) simply punch in front of you holding a dumbbell. Keep your body in a straight line, don't let your hips sink into one side or another and keep your core engaged.

May's Diary #5 (6th-12th July)

Monday

Fitness
Part A - 10/20 24 rounds
2x Plyo Star
2x 2 Lunge Jump + 2 Heel Kicks
2x Sumo Push Ups
2x Weighted Low Jacks

Part B 10/50 15 rounds
RLC Squats
2 Triceps Push Ups + Tuck Jump
Forward Jump + Clean & Squat & Press + 2 Backward Jump
Strict Climber
Good Mornings

Food


Life



Tuesday

Fitness
Part A - 10/50 16 rounds
Prisoner Squat Jump + Kick Up
Cross Climbers
2 Lunge Forward + Tuck Jump
Push Up + Kick Through

Part B - 2 rounds (9min20)
15x Broad Jumps 180°
2x10x Knee Up
15x Squat Jumps
2x10x Knee Up
15 Lunge Jumps
2x10x Knee Up

Food


Life


Wednesday

Fitness
BBG Week 24 Arms

Food
Usual
Chinese marinated turkey, rice, stir fried veggies


Life


Thursday

Fitness
Part A - 10/50 16 rounds
Frog Jumps
Jump Lunge + Knee Up with Calf Raise
Skaters
3 Points Plank Jumps + V Plank Jumps

Part B - 5/25 21 rounds
Crossleg Crunch R
Crossleg Crunch L
Reverse Curl + Leg Drop
V Toe Touch
Sitting Lift Splits
Heel Touches

Food
Usual
Zucchini-tomatoes curry, chicken, lentils

Life
Bough myself a pair of Nike Air Max (opus) and a jar of PB.


Friday

Fitness

Part - A 10/20 24 rounds
2x 180° Squat Jump + Heel Kicks
2x Push Up + Cross Tuck
Up-Down Jump R
Up-Down Jump L
2x 2 Climbers + Jump Lunge

Part B - 10/50 12 rounds
Sumo Squat to Upright Row to Press
Curtsy Lunge + 1/2 Burpee
Burpee + Squat & Press
Triangle Plank Jumps + Tuck Jump

Food
Usual
Grilled beef steak + salad + buckwheat

Saturday

Fitness
Part A - 10/30 24 rounds
2x Squat Jump
2x Star Burpee
2x Lumge Jump
2x One Leg Burpee
2x Squat Jump
2x Reptile Tuck 1/2 Burpee
2x Lunge Jump
2x Star Burpee
2x Lumge Jump
2x One Leg Burpee
2x Squat Jump
2x Reptile Tuck 1/2 Burpee

Part B - 10/50 12 rounds
Star Push Up + Leg Lifts
Dive Bomber + Plank Jump (Pike Position)
Weighted Bridge with In-Out Knees
Reverse Crunch Flutter/Scissors Kicks*

*Exercise found on @healthy.fit.proud instagram

Food
Usual + Rice cake with PB
Grilled chicken with tomato sauce and parmegiano and salad

Sunday

Sorry it's not complete but I waited too long before writing this...

Living the Now (and Learning Patience)

I am a "here-and-now" kind of girl. If I wish for, want or desire something, I HAVE to have it, RIGHT HERE and RIGHT NOW. I know. It's bad. It's wrong. And I'm acting like a spoiled child. To be honest, I'm a spoiled child. I am an only daughter of a divorced working mother who has done all she could to raise a child whilst she hasn't have that much money and was struggling everyday. So every time she could, she spoiled me. And it's in my character, I'm an impulsive person so yay, but no, patience isn't my thing.
I hate to wait. No I execrate it. Restaurant, shops, people, train, you name it, I hate it.
In fact, I'm so impatient that I somehow I forget to enjoy the present moment. Or I'm too anxious about my future or brooding over my past but that's another story. I've realised that this was really a burden, a weight on my shoulder I really, really, want to get rid of. Those last three months, I've set myself the goal to "be more present", "to be more mindful" and all that jazz. But I've miserably failed.
First because this goal is too vague so it's not measurable and second, because it's too large. Be more present. Yay. Sure. So today I've decided to focus on particular point, I'm gonna set myself moments during the day when I'll try to be more mindful. There will be
- The meals, because I really, really want to kick into Intuitive Eating and mindful eating is the first step.
- My stretching time because lately I've been checking Snapchat -_-'
- During the Legs Up the Wall I do before I go to sleep (I've been mostly reading during this one and I think it's okay but recently I've caught myself checking my phone too often…)
- At random time of the day (gonna set an alarm in my phone) when I'm just gonna sit back, shut off everything and appreciate my surroundings (and hoping I'm neither caught in traffic jam nor crammed in public transport at that moment!)
And every time I'll fail (because I will let's be honest) I will try again. Those moments of mindfulness will imply Deep Belly Breathing, because it's awesome.

And I hope this will help me on my way to cure my impatience!

Maylee <3

Another Day, Another Emergency

I had a hectic and stressful start of day as we had to drive my grandma to the ER (again) except today, she wasn't well at all. But, the positive note is that she hasn't a tumor in the colon (can't even fathom how relieved I am) but she's still so weak and we don't know what she has. So we're waiting… I'm sorry to share this here but I felt the need to do so and I want this blog to be a place where I can share that kind of stuff, to show that I am a real person with real struggles and that working out and posting on IG isn't everything. Sometimes I feel like there is so much pressure, that you have to post, like, comment and follow and you forget to live in your real life with your family. So please, be grateful for the presence of your loved ones around you and share every possible moment with them, because life is too short to be wasted in the virtual world.

May's Diary #4 (29th June - 5th July)

Monday

Fitness

Part A - 10/20 40 rounds
1⃣ Surfer Kick Out + Tuck Jump
2⃣ X-Jumps + 2 Heel Kicks
3⃣ Squat + Biceps Curl + Jump Squat
4⃣ Jump Lunge with Cross Touch

Part B - 10/50 6 rounds
1⃣ Push Back
2⃣ 2 Diamond Push Ups + 2 Tuck Jump
3⃣ Broad Jump Burpee (triceps) + 180 Jump 

Food
Usual + Jambalaya!

Life
After my week-end I'm utterly exhausted! Today's workout was a chore and I felt so sluggish and slow and I didn't push myself hard but it's perfectly okay because I'm recovering from my white night!

Tuesday

Fitness

Part A - 10/50 20 rounds
1⃣ Frog Jumps with 1/2 Burpee
2⃣ Mule Kicks + Jump Up
3⃣ DB Burpee + Squat & Press
4⃣ Side to Side Plank Jumps

Part B - 5/25 12 rounds
1⃣ High Knees
2⃣ Dragon Kicks L
3⃣ High Knees
4⃣ Dragon Kicks R

Food
Usual + Moussaka!

Life
Still exhausted (gosh I'm not twenty anymore!) I filmed a video and I really liked doing it! I wish my living room was bigger so I could have better shots…And I received an amazing gift from the most amazing girl in the world. Thank you Sam, for the Lokai bracelet! 

Wednesday

Fitness
Week 23 Arms

Food
Usual + Whole wheat pastas, zucchini, mushrooms and fish

Life
It's too hot and it's just impossible to do anything constructive… Anyway I went to work and do some shopping (though I didn't buy anything except a backpack for our future adventures in Zermatt!)

Thursday

Fitness
Part A - 10/20 5x 8 rounds
1⃣ High Knee/ Mnt Climbers2⃣ JJ/Plank Jacks
3⃣ Jump Squat/Burpees
4⃣ Jump Lunge/Push Ups
5⃣ Burpee + Press/Squat + Press

50x Criss Cross (Ab Bikes)
20x V-Ups
30x Alt. Side Crunch
20x Reptile Plank Tuck

Food
Chicken, celeriac in tomatoes sauce and couscous (and the usual)

LifeIt's definitively too hot. Can't live or do anything constructive except scrolling through Instagram pages (discovered two amazing ladies @healthy.fit.proud and @leilulemon)

Friday

Fitness
Part A - 10/50 24 rounds
1⃣ Jump Lunge + Knee Up
2⃣ 3 Squat Pulses + Box Jump
3⃣ Walking Push Ups
4⃣ 1/2 Burpee Tuck Jump + Jump Lunge
5⃣ Cross Touch Squat Jump
6⃣ Deadlift + Bentover Row

Food
Peas + millet patties and smoked salmon (and the usual)

Life
I had to go out in the heat to visit an archaeological site where friends are working and guess what? It was hot! I filmed some videos in the morning and they're still waiting to be edited… I kind of fear the final result though…Anyway I wasn't able to finish my stretching because of the heat and I just collapsed on the ground in a puddle of sweat. Really, the only way to survive this weather is just to lay as motionless as possible.

Saturday

Fitness
Part A - 10/30 24 rounds
A High Knees
1⃣ L-Raises on Equalizers
2⃣ Oblique Raise on Equalizers
3⃣ Dips + Knee Raises on Equalizers
2xA 2x1⃣ 2xA 2x2⃣ 2xA 2x3⃣ 2xA  2x4⃣ and go through it twice

Part B - 10/50 6 rounds
1⃣ Surfer Kick Out
2⃣ Crossleg Lunge
3⃣ Squat + Twist Press

Food
Kind of a grain-less day with omelette, chicken, mushrooms and salad but I craved eggs… And the usual (it's so boring!)

Life
So Mum and I went for a power walk right after the breakfast before the heat strike. I've realised that the reason I have put on fat is that we weren't walking anymore and I missed some low cardio training… So we braved the sun and went out. I didn't cool down until my shower after my stretching but thankfully I was able to stretch…

Sunday

Fitness
Rest day. I did yoga for the first time since the past four weeks. It was freaking good.

Food
Usual (gosh so boring) and oven baked falafels with salad and garlic yoghurt sauce (and some dry meat to bring some more animal proteins and healthy fats)

Life
Did absolutely nothing except scrolling through Amazon in search of books. I can't help I'm addicted to books. And I yearn to learn more and more…

Bring on Monday I'm more ready than ever (or maybe not given that tomorrow I have my job interview…)

Intuitive Eating (From Me With Honesty)

Earlier I made a post on Instagram about why I've never really spoken of my ED and what I wanted to change now. So this will be my starting point. I encourage you to read my personal story here if you haven't already done it. Now, I don't want to justify myself but I've never wanted to share this side of me because it's not something I want to support and I don't want to have this kind of influence. To me, counting calories is a bad thing and it's not that I'm really ashamed of it but I want to give you a good example. And counting calories is bad. But I also feel a bit hypocrite doing so as I still count calorie and follow a certain way of eating that is pretty close to a diet. I know I'm not gonna get rid of this as quickly as I wish and I know I will still eat that way for a while before being truly able to embrace an intuitive and mindful eating.
No, what I want to do here (and on IG) is to share with you my journey, give you clues and help toward this achievement. I'm sick to see so many young girl obsessing over their macros, counting and analising every bite they take. You may have a balanced lifestyle, I think this relationship with food is still unhealthy. I want to promote intuitive eating and how to get rid of eating disorders. And though it's not something I am currently able to do, I want to give you the support and the tips you'll need to achieve this.

My main sources are these two books
Intuitive Eating - get it here
The Rules of "Normal" Eating - get it here

And I'm about to order Eating Mindfully by Susan Albers - get it here

This post is a mess, I'm aware of that. But for some reasons, I felt the need to write this here and now so you'll have to deal with it. I'm gonna write more post and hopefully, they're gonna be more precise…

Maylee <3

My Workout Essentials: The Lebert Equalizers

These are not the most essentials of my training gear but as I used them today for my workout, I'm gonna quickly introduce you to this wonderful invention that is the

Lebert Equalizers!

Do I have to precise which color I own?

So they look like this, basically it's a kind of dip station but it takes less room when you don't use them so it's perfect for girl with a tiny home like me! They are super versatile and easy to use and work the core like wonder!

Here you can watch the promotional from the brand (kind of dramatic presentation)
Jennifer DiDonato from Made Fit TV has a useful video with a lot of exercises you can perform with the Equalizers get it here
I'm a huge fan of these kind of exercises and I think I've tried every possible variations
And bodyrock.tv are keen users of these.

More about the product can be found on the official page here but here's what you need to know about them: they are 28-1/2 inches (72,4 cm) high by 25 inches (63,25 cm) wide and it has been tested to support up to 400 pounds of body weight. To me their only flaw is that they're not high enough and you have to bend your knees to keep your feet off the ground so if you're pretty tall, they may not be the best choice.

But I really recommend getting or at least using that type of equipment because they really work the core and all the small muscles (you didn't even know existed) of your spine.

Vision Board #1: My July Goals

We Heart It

I can't believe it's already July. June has went so fast. But it's true June had been full of experiences and I barely had the time to realise it. The past month has really been a turning point and I'm on a very important threshold. But I don't want to talk about that (not that it scares me -though it sure does- but because I'm pretty superstitious and I don't want to get over excited and nothing happen in the end…)
Let's talk about my July goals!

✩ Do more yoga and meditation (it's like an old song I kept singing…)
✩ Work on my first ebooks (and eventually have one ready to sell by the end of the month)
✩ Get some more clients
✩ Film some more videos (because despite the fact that I hate my background I really enjoy making those!)
✩ Study for NAFC (and get my Nutrition Coach Certification)
✩ And do the splits and finally be able to do some arm balances and headstands…
✩ Oh and not fitness related but I would love, for once, be able to stick to my writing project and actually write a damn novel...

So much to do and so little time!

We Heart It

What are your goals? Please share in the comments!

Detox Craze (Raw Blogging #2)

It's actually funny that I'm writing this as I'm about to begin the 30 Day Cleanse from Teamiblend. But I've come to a point where I really need to express my thoughts and feelings about the craze with detox. A little while ago, I stumbled on Kimberly Snyder's book "The Beauty Detox Solution" and as I'm a sucker for all things holistic treatment of acne issues, I checked it. But just reading the description of the book made me cringe. It says "beauty expert Kimberly Snyder helps dozens of A-list celebrities get red-carpet ready—and now you’re getting the star treatment". Now, I don't critisise Snyder's work because I don't know her, I haven't even read the book and maybe it's a good one. No, what bothers me here is the "star treatment", the "celebrities" fuss. And it has revealed a latent side of the "wellness" world that really upsets me. Fame. We go crazy for theories, we spend so much money on stuffs like that and it makes me angry.

We seem to always fall for a miracle detox solution while our body doesn't need it. No really, it doesn't. And excessive detox or cleanse can put a serious stress on your body. But we jump on the trends of cleansing juices, teatox and other nonsense because it's so promising and beautiful (and so many IG stars are doing it!). I mean, it's true it seems to work. But do you even consider on who it's actually working? People who live a healthy lifestyle based on wholesome foods. So don't drown me in your juices, smoothies and other detox potions. It's just a trend. No need to waste your money on these empty promises. You want a healthy body, just eat healthy, avoid as much as possible processed food (and indulging sometimes will not intoxicate you and justify a 3 day sipping only juice!) and if you ever feel the need to cleanse your body, just drink a little more. Trust your organs, they can deal with the "toxins".

Now as a final note, I just want to tell you about my 30 Day Cleans (did I hear justification?).

I have terrible acne issues and tried almost everything. I won't talk about external treatments because I don't think, in my case, any had ever really worked. I'm not eating processed food, I've tried to cut dairy, meat, nothing worked. I know nuts and seeds (basically every oleaginous fruits) cause me breakouts but I also have some acne when I don't eat them. I've looked toward the ayurvedic and holistic treatments and came with the conclusion that I didn't lack any of the precious vitamins good to cure acne. Thinking of it, I realised I might have some absorption issues and, digging deeper, that these absorption issues can be linked to a digestive trouble. So this is the reason why I fell for the 30 Day Cleanse of Teami, because of their Teami Colon blend, which is not a laxative nor a real detox but just a way to clean the colon (hear me, colon! Not purge the liver, kidney or whatever organ). I don't really believe in the Teami Skinny blend but I thought it could go along pretty well. Now that I'm over with my justification, explanation, I'm gonna try this and see what comes out. If it doesn't work, I will turn myself toward the pre and pro-biotics.