the stone powerhouse cleanse

It's Time to Try Something Different

One of my clients has gone on to lose upwards of 75 pounds, lost several dress sizes before her daughter’s wedding and bought a new bathing suit she was proud to wear in Hawaii.

Most of my clients who take our CLENSE go on to other coaching programs with me or combines them for better results.

A Natural Body Cleanse sounds great, but not sure this will work for you?

I get it. You’re afraid to clean the junk out, open up possible blockages and allow nutrients to get to your cells so that your body functions at a higher level. You’re nervous about the term cleanse or detox; after all, you may be thinking that the word detox, especially, refers to a drug or alcohol related problem and not fully understand that a detox is the first critical step in cell recovery after putting bad stuff in. It is also the process of ongoing cleaning to rid the body of possible toxins from food and pollutants that inhibit the body from functioning at its best level.

What are people fearful of? I'm afraid of failing. I'm afraid of starting a detox or cleanse, seeing good results for a few days, and then falling off track. I'll feel worse about myself than when I even started. I'll feel like a failure. You Must Overcome It: Are you worried about not being able to stick with the program for the full 30 days?

This fear is so daunting; Imagine being dumped by your one-and-only true love while suffering from a flu--that's ten times the pain.

Here are 5 Ways to Overcome the Fear and Jump In...after all, it’s needed for optimum health.

Folks new to a Detoxing/ Cleanse come up with many negative responses when they hear about their friends’ “detoxing.” It’s human nature. We’re still programmed in the old dieting ways to think it’s about starvation, or that it’s so hard. In fact, here are the most common comments I see. Do these resonate with you?

• “I’m too much of a chocoholic.”
• “There’s no way I could go a month without booze.”
• “My family will never eat what I make.”
• “I don’t have time.”
• “The rules are overwhelming.”
• “I don’t know what to eat.”
• “I won’t be able to enjoy social events.”

The list can go on and on, but the common response always elicits a sense of fear and negativity. But these statements just are not true! These are mental blocks our mind has learned over time. Cleanses--as I prefer to call them--are AWESOME! So, simply overcome your fears and get started today.

5 Ways to Overcome the Fear and Jump In

1. Embrace that a detox/clense does NOT = deprivation

I repeat--a detox does not equal deprivation. In fact, people that join The Stone Cleanse are often shocked at how amazing their food choices are. When we start to focus on the abundance of amazing foods we can have, we’re able to release the focus on what’s on the no-no list and start enjoying food like we never have before.

2. Understand why certain foods are eliminated and the benefits of a Cleanse

Certain foods are troublesome to achieving health and fitness goals. Everything changes once you are able to intellectually understand how foods are processed in your body. Higher education is needed to personally embrace a new lifestyle change program. You must understand deeply the reasons behind the eliminations such as: breaking addictive food cycles, decreasing insulin resistance, helping the body use stored fat as fuel v. glucose, eliminating brain fog and IBS symptoms – and so much more.

3. Consider you can eat whatever the hell you want!

Yep, I said it. You can eat whatever the hell you desire on a cleanse, guilt-free. I love to quote Dr. Craig’s brilliant line of “there’s no guilt, just consequences.” You see, we all have goals, and we want to reach them as quickly as possible, but sometimes we make a choice to step outside of a program and indulge. The reasons for doing so are complex, but I can say this for certain – no good will come of shaming yourself.

Instead, understand that every choice you make has either a benefit or a consequence and you are in full control and have 100% permission to make the very best choices to support whatever it is you’d like. If you take a step outside of the cleanse you’ve started, pick right back up and keep moving forward no matter what! After all, this is still strengthening you personally, improving your discipline as well.

It also helps in the beginning to be 100% clear about what you’re hoping to get out of a cleanse including:

• better sleep
• improved mood
• heathy digestion
• increased energy and of course
• weight loss

Just like anything, the more you put into it and follow the guidelines, the more you’ll get out of it. Your body, mind and soul will thank you!

4. Detoxes are a path to finding your optimal dietary plan.

In general, The Stone Powerhouse recommends following a whole-food-style dietary plan, unless you’re a vegan and/or otherwise instructed by your physician. Why? Because with this eating style, you're getting food that is intact, with all of the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are in the food.

During the The Stone Cleanse, we use the Whole30 food guide so you can kick your cravings to the curb, get detailed explanations on why we are eliminating certain foods, and unlock recipe eBooks.

5. Know you’re not alone.

Did you know that people are 3x more successful at reaching and maintaining their goals when they have a support group of like-minded people on the same mission? It’s true! The Stone Powerhouse provides a safe, supportive group to help members connect and find the inspiration they need to complete the cleanse through our Facebook group.

Here’s the typical support folks receive from the group:

• photo inspirations for meals
• links to yummy recipes
• access to nutritional therapists to get your questions answered
• tips from busy moms and entrepreneurs on how to save time and still eat healthy

You’ve already tried lots of things...try something new!