The Purifyne Programme Detox Diaries: Days 3, 4, and 5

I'm trialling out the Purifyne juice detox diet on a quest to get clearer skin and more energy. Read on for news of how I'm finding the programme!

Day 3

I wake up with a distinctly furry tongue and a severe lack of energy. I'm not normally a morning person so this was nothing particularly unusual but the fact that brushing my teeth made my tongue still feel like it had an extra growth was unpleasant. I'd run out of chamomile teabags so the morning enema was put off to the night, and I proceeded to swallow my mountain full of pills and supplements. I'm encouraged to have long baths and exercise but I was so tired a bath was all I could cope with.

I swigged my coconut water like a lifeline as the flavour really helped boost my flagging energy, and much of the morning was spent lolling in front of the TV watching bad shows.

I had another chat with Irina, who was worried at my lack of energy, but we put it down to my sluggish metabolism and the cold, so she arranged for me to make some vegetable broth and ginger tea to invigorate me.

My daily bath was very pleasant and I religiously brushed my skin with the loofah provided to make it glow. My eyes look really bright in the mirror and my stomach is definitely concave- I just wish I had more energy to appreciate it.

Day 4

I woke up today with a slight spring in my step, feeling better than I had all week. Am I finally on the road to more energy and alertness as promised by Irina? I think so! Glug down all my vitamins automatically, without even wincing at the bentonite clay mix, and spend the most productive four hours at my computer. Annoyingly I was so productive I forgot to drink so am desperate for something by lunchtime and swig down my juice like it's manna from heaven.

Out and about, I'm starting to learn what coffee shops and pubs have a good selection of tea and which look at you like you're some crazed hippie when you ask for their options.

I manage a quick forty minute run and sauna, and spend another half hour admiring my clear looking skin and eyes. I'm really loving the array of juices on offer, as today I've noticed plum as an ingredient, and though I was way- I find it really sweet.

The variety of juices really helps you stick to the plan and I'm expanding my food group as well. Knowing I'm at the halfway mark really helps, and thinking about what my new slimline figure will be like is very inspiring.

Day 5

I feel incredibly alive and more sensitive to my surroundings. The air feel sharper, colors look more vibrant, and food, unfortunately, smells incredibly inviting. Having made it five days without cheating, today I give in slightly and eat half an apple. Yes, that's right- half an apple. Once I would have felt virtuous and pleased at having some of my five a day, now I feel guilt-ridden and terrible. I try to make it up by taking an extra long walk outside and punish myself by meeting a friend for coffee. Well, coffee and cake for her, green tea and hunger for me.

Mid afternoon and my energy high has abated somewhat so I start nursing vegetable broth and shivering. The bad weather hasn't aided this programme as i can't help but feel the plan would be a lot more doable in summertime (Note to self: Next detox in summer).

The evening passes quickly, and as I'm getting to bed so early (for me) my eyes feel really light, and shadows are gone from my face. When I'm awake I seem to be more productive as well, and have even started looking at evening classes to take- I'm determined that this new zest for life won't vanish with the juices.

Two more days to go!!

The Purifyne programme costs £79 for one day, and £295 for one week, with options of 5 days or 14 days to choose from.

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