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“Hi,

I wanted to drop you a quick email to say how fantastic the juice detox has been, I felt very groggy after all the medication I was on with my appendix.  It’s my last day so I still have a few bottles left but the difference in how i feel is quite remarkable.

I’ve recommended Soulmatefood to lots of my friends, so they can feel the benefit too.

Once again thank you for the fantastic customer service too.

Kind regards ”

Juliette

So today I woke up – turned the light on in my cupcake papered kitchen and opened my partially pre emptied fridge, starving for some breakfast and remembered DETOX!

Arghhh – peppermint tea it was then.

8am and I’m at work. I was okay – I was determined to wait for my juices to arrive ( and secretly hoping they came before lunchtime! ).

8.50am – WHOOOHOOOOO *jump for joy*. I could of kissed the delivery man!

I must say each juice went down well and I wasn’t hungry at all. Loved them in fact! They were so filling and Mmm MMMMM in fact.

So here I am, updating day one at 7pm in a very well known brand of pub waiting to go and watch my favourite team play football. Everyone around me is eating and drinking and I have iced water – and the truth is I’m fine.

The thoughts of eating have crossed my mind but only because I guess its a habit. I’m not remotely hungry and I’m actually quite excited by all of this!

Happy Valentines Day Juice Lovers

Ps – Come on Cardiff City! Do it for Melly Moo

Read Melly Moo’s  pre-detox thoughts

Day two

Day two in the soulmatefood household ( said in a Big brother voice )

Well today was a tough one – but funnily enough this wasn’t down to me living on a detox diet. It was mainly the fact that OUCH my alarm clock went off at 430am for a 530am start. ZZZzzzzz. I could of killed for a lie in this morning.

Its now nearing bed time and I’m not hungry at all. In fact – I’m full and I’m struggling to finish the 6 bottles a day. When you first see them the shock of “holy cow is that it?” has now diminished into an understanding.

My tummy has rumbled no more than once and this was because I probably waited too long between juices after work today. I’m drinking lots of water and peeing a lot ( I know you lot want to know! ) – so I don’t know what I’d do in a job which didn’t give me the freedom to run off for 2 minutes every now and again. I can imagine on long car journeys – this could be difficult! Ha

I feel proud that I’ve mastered day two of this and look forward to the next few.

I must admit that my thoughts to food are starting to change. Now I see food as a fuel and realise I do not need to eat masses of food to survive and continue my daily routine and I’d really LOVE to have food delivered by soulmate every day!

One thing which has been difficult and will also be on day 4 is that some places ( football grounds/gigs) do not allow you to take your own drinks in so this has had to take some planning into the times I’ve been drinking them.

I am enjoying the juices – everyone of them is lush! The Earth ones actually my favourite!

Until tomorrow <3

Day three

Well there it was…

I woke up and was completely overwhelmed with how awake I felt! I have had so much energy today and my skin is starting to look amazing. I can’t stop touching it.

I’m feeling really good considering the last time I ate was 72 hours ago – who would of thought?!

But I’ve been busy working during this detox ( around food though as you’re now aware ), tomorrow will be the test as I have a day off!

I’m liking this juice detox. I do believe I will be doing this again before my wedding ( July 2013 ).

Soulmatefood – you really have altered my perception on detox and supported me through it.

Thank you

Over and out …

Day four

Last day of detox and onwards ….

So the last day of detox went easy. I felt like I’d accomplished something. I was however dying to have some food, but nevertheless still not hungry as such. Thirsty – yes! My thirst has gone up a lot since starting the detox which is a good thing as I never drink enough water.

Saturday passed quickly and I realised that while I was on the detox I never felt groggy or tired in the mornings – which is something that I usually feel. ( Being sleepy as soon as you get up is not a good look ).

I’m really glad I’ve done this detox and I’ve lost 6lb altogether – as you can imagine ANYONE would be pleased with that.

The fact all my partner eats is fried food/drinks/smokes and I don’t do any of those – didn’t really affect the detox although we can tell whose waste is whose in the bin. He was really supportive and didn’t flaunt things in my face which was nice.

What I’d say to those thinking about doing the detox – keep busy, plan your life around the detox cause it is hard to fit in if you are at evening social events. Be positive. Soulmatefood really were there for me during this – and I hope our paths will cross again!

Waking up the day after detox I decided to eat as normal and my first food was weetabix mmm. I didn’t know if it was going to hurt me eating! It had felt so long. But its fine.

Thank you Soulmatefood. My skin looks lovely! <3 and I feel GREAT

Day five

I had a day off work. I woke up early – felt wide awake and full of life. People keep asking me questions so I thought in today’s blog I’d actually answer them:

Q. Aren’t you hungry?
A. No I’m really not. I’d like to eat simply because I like food but I’m not remotely hungry.

Q. Just juices?? You must be pooping for Britain?!
A. No not at all. My bowel movements are the same. ( People have asked this question more then the others – are we a nation fascinated by toilet habits?)

Q. Don’t the juices taste awful?
A. No not at all. At first I liked them all but now I’m bored of number one. I’m not sure why, maybe my taste adjusted. But I love number 4!! Mmm Beetroot!

Q. Have you noticed any changes?
A. Hell yeah. My skin is softer and usually its so dry but now it just looks good. I’ve definately lost weight – my donut has pretty much gone! Lol.

Today I left it a bit long between juices as I was rushing around shopping. I suggest you do drink them ask recommended as it made me feel a bit tired for the hour I’d skipped sipping my juice – so don’t do this.

I got on the weighing scales today and I’ve lost 5lb with one more day to go. Eeeee excitement.

I am however planning what I’m going to eat after my detox, which ends on a Saturday evening.
I’d of liked a bit of info on this. Do I take it easy? Shall I start with soup? I have 24 hours to ponder this.

And so I shall leave you as I gig away…

I have added a no makeup face pic and makeup face pic to show you the results of my skin.

*waves* hello presh ( if you haven’t watched sky one drama Stella – you need to ).

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Post 1 -  Food 24/7

For someone that thinks about food 24/7 ( I kid you not! ) , the thought of doing a juice detox used to terrify me! Going without food? Pahh. Oh how I would laugh at that thought. But now – here I am, right after purchasing my 5 day detox, absolutely petrified of next Tuesdays arrival.

I’ll take you back to how this all came about. Years ago I was slim, active, care free, legs up to my armpits, gorging on cake after cake –  and BOOM I hurt my back ( not just once but in 3 separate injuries ) and I just became more ( and I hate to say it ) LAZY. So here I am. 35. Lazy and a tad wider. Not huge! Don’t get me wrong. I’m a normal size 14. I look okay – with my clothes on but that bit in the middle. You know? The bit that “blobs” over the waistline. The bit you forever spend clothing decisions in trying to hide. Oh Gok how I wish you lived nearer…

Now I’m a skinny jeans and t shirts girl. Tattooed, pierced with (currently) orange and black hair, and I’d like to think I don’t look my age!

So this whole look of wearing a constant donut around the middle of my body – just isn’t doing me well. I’ve been back at the gym 6 months doing pilates and body balance and its shifted a bit of “puppy fat” ( ha )but I want that whole HELLO IT’S DISSAPEARED resolve, and I want it NOW!!!

Then there’s the fact ( Gawd I’m going on already and you’ve probably switched off – but setting the scene is important isn’t it? – says she sat eating fajitas on the sofa). The fact .. I’m getting married July 2013 abroad. That means swimwear – in public.

Add all of that up and the last reason is health. Secretly I’m worried that my eating choices and the fact Bowel Cancer is rife in my family worries me. Terrifies me in fact!. I was 7 when my dad died and he was not too much older than I am now. Lastly –  I live my life working at a fast food restaurant living under the golden arches and its hard when I’m trying to eat well and work shifts. The choices at work limit me and I’m far too shattered when I get home to plan shop and prepare food to take it with me 5.30am starts 1am finishes. I’m all over the place.

Sooo here it goes. This is 7 days before and I’m SCARED but I’m not a quitter… BRING IT ON

Post 2 -  Money and food seem to make the World go round

So today I’m feeling more nervous than ever about the detox. The reason for this is the snow has hit us. That time where you want to stay indoors eating comfort food and moving very little. The other is my other half lost his job today. This detox was for me and now I’m left feeling “should I of spent the money on something else?”.

Next week – all I’m going to want to do is eat (more than ever). I hope I have the willpower to do this and support my partner.

However I’ve weighed in preparation for this. I’m not one to usually weight, I go by how my clothes fit and how I feel but never the less I got on the scales. This time next week I ll have one more day left of detox – let’s hope I have more energy than I’m feeling now and a higher spirit ( and a lower weight).

Money and food seem to make the World go round .. We shall see.

Post 3  – The last supper

The Last Supper:
So here it is the eve of the BIG detox and I’m wondering what choices I should of made with food today?

I actually made pretty healthy ones – cereal bar for breakfast, lean meat and salad for lunch and as I settle down now with a plate of roasted veggies and a cup of peppermint tea to watch Gossip Girl x o x o – I’m thinking “will I cope?”.

I’m actually excited about it and I’ve practically been telling everyone – well almost everyone! I haven’t quite been yelling at the milkman….yet.. but who knows! If I start bouncing out of the apartment and down the street surely people will notice a difference in me?

Thankfully my other half has cleaned out the fridge of most of the junk food and made a big space for the juices to go tomorrow – bless him

As the feet tattoo say “wishful thinking”. Its going to be a GREAT detox. Happy almost Valentines Day

Express diet plan designed for busy workers

Foodnotes.co.uk is a great site dedicated to diet and nutrition news. Below is their article on our express plan.

“A new diet delivery service has been designed specifically for busy working professionals. The Soulmatefood Express Plan offers calorie controlled meals or snacks, using foods that boost energy levels and improve mental clarity, too.

The firm says the meal plans can save you up to 10 hours per week in buying, cooking and preparing food. Choose from meal plan one, without breakfast, if you prefer to grab a quick snack in the morning; or meal plan two, without dinner, if you often eat out. Both cost £119 per plan.

Soulmatefoods also deliver a number of diet plans and juice detoxes. A recent trial of their one-day Ultimate Juice Cleanse resulted in a three pound weight loss.

The Express Plan can help you manage energy levels over a busy working day, without resorting to caffeine or sugar highs.

“Sticking to the menu made me feel energized throughout the day without feeling like I would need to top up my energy with coffee – I would recommend this to anyone who believes they drink to much coffee or energy drinks,” said Alvarez Philip, RTA Department Manager at Accident Advice Helpline.”

See full article

Recipe Makes 6 Bars….

Ingredients
• 3oz Chopped Dry Cherries
• 7oz Glutenfree Oats
• 3oz Almonds
• 4oz Vanilla Protein Powder
• 2pts Apple Juice

Method
Pour the apple juice in a pan and reduce on a medium heat for 20minutes and Pre heat the oven to 140oC

Whilst the juice is reducing, mix together the rest of the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the juice and stir until all ingredients are mixed to form a strong dough

Spoon in to a greaseproof baking tray (mixture should be around 1″ thick)

Place in to your pre-heated oven and bake for 14mins

Remove from oven when golden brown and allow to cool. Cut in to 6 bars and cover with cling film

Enjoy!

The Evening Standard talks with Celebrity fitness coach Jon Denoris about getting London Mayor Boris Johnson fit for the Olympics.

“The Mayor has been working with a personal trainer to lose weight before the Olympics and “lead from the front” in his bid to encourage people to take up sport.

Jon Denoris, personal trainer to stars including singers Rachel Stevens and Estelle, has been working with the Mayor since October to get him in top shape for 2012.

The Mayor has been on 10-kilometre runs up to three times a week, cramming in up to 100 push-ups during the early-morning sessions.
The Mayor, who City Hall observers say has “looked much more sprightly in recent weeks”, has now lost more than a stone as well as three inches off his waist-line.

It comes as Mr Johnson today launched a website that allows Londoners to find out where they can get involved in free sport near their homes. The launch is part of the Mayor’s £35 million Sports Legacy programme, established to get more Londoners fit and active in the run up to the Games and beyond.”

Read the full story

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