In a quest to get healthy and kick start a new lifestyle Zara has been trialling the Purifyne Juice fast detox programme. this is Day 6 and 7 of her adventures.
Day 6
I'm feeling incredibly fresh and revitalized, and the lack of food has left my head feeling extremely light and clearheaded. Nothing seems insurmountable and I blitz my mountain of work extremely quickly, sipping virtuously on my tea as I do so.
The combinations of pills and Aloe Vera juice have my eyes shining with vitality and though I have had nothing solid for days my energy seems to be pretty high. It's really good to assess what my body actually needs to function and the Purifyne detox has made me aware of how much I'm overeating on a regular basis.
I have enjoyed having so many supplements and I'm aware that diets that work well for me are ones which are rigidly controlled as this means I can't cheat. I also like the body brushing element as my skin has never so looked so healthy.
Day 7
The final day arrives and I decide to make it really count. I religiously swallow my pills for the last time, drink my hot water and lemon and body brush every inch. Next I take a nice relaxing shower and head to the gym for forty minutes of leisurely cardio.
At lunch today I don't even flinch when my friend orders a bowl of pasta, as my juice feels very filling and I've decided to incorporate them into my everyday life.
There's something about having just what my body needs rather than over0fuelling it that really makes me feel good, and the smugness of having managed 7 days is inescapable.
The results
Seven days have passed since I started my diet and I'd be lying to say there weren't moments when I thought of chucking it in. Getting used to only having liquids is very hard and there were times when I felt extremely cold as well. However the overall results speak for themselves- my skin is clear and shiny, my eyes are bright and I have a concave stomach! Overall I lost four pounds and 3% body fat, but gained a whole lot of energy and a healthier approach to my diet.
I was cared for every step of the way due to a tailored plan and helpful advice from Irina, the creator of the Purifyne plan, and I have also been provided with a guide on how to re-introduce solids to my diet- I don't want to ruin all my hard work on chocolate binge!
I'm very impressed- it's no quick fix, and it isn't cheap, but the energy and enthusiasm it has awoken in me are beyond value.
The Purifyne programme costs £79 for one day, and £295 for one week, with options of 5 days or 14 days to choose from.