Westen - The 2-Day Superfood Cleanse: A Weekly Detox Program to Boost Energy, Lose Weight and Maintain Optimal Health

Text Copyright 2014 Robin Westen. Design Copyright 2014 Ulysses Press and its licensors. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized duplication in whole or in part or dissemination of this edition by any means (including but not limited to photocopying, electronic devices, digital versions, and the Internet) will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

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To my son, Gabriel Sky Westen, who shows me the way.

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Special thanks to editor-supreme, Katherine Furman, as well as to Ulysses Press and their amazing production and publicity teams. Also to my DUMBO hood, especially the gang at 68 Jay and Olympia, whose compassionate support helped to make this book possible. Gratitude is offered to Abhaya Yogas superlative teachers and its heart-centered community, who join together on the journey of opening. Thanks to friends in Vermont who walk the wooded paths alongside me and help to grow ideas. Finally, deepest appreciation to my true soul match, Dr. Bebop, my husband and best friend forever.

It was tough to ignore the signs when nature urged me to make a new start. I looked in the mirror and suddenly saw myself as if for the first time and it wasnt a pretty sight. My complexion was dull, eyes without sparkle; rather than standing tall and confident, my shoulders and neck turned inward and my muffin top could easily serve four. I can joke about it now, but back then it wasnt so funny. My energy was in a slump and any drive and creativity felt out of reach. At this crossroads I had a choice: to accept these conditions as an inevitable decline and continue existing without really experiencing the fullness of life, or to stop the wheel, reverse the process, and thrill once more to living.

The choice was obvious, but the solution wasnt so simple. There was no instant way to cleanse my body and spirit. One day of watching what I ate or what I thought or randomly paying attention to potential toxins in my environment didnt result in a permanent solution. In order to truly change, I realized I had to not only become conscious of toxic conditions but maintain the will to seek out a more purified state. I needed to exchange my random diet for one where I paid attention to when and what I consumed. I needed to replenish and nourish my body and brain, boost my energy level, help to cleanse toxins from my system, and hopefully lose weight in the process.

But I was realistic, too. There was no way I could manage to stay on a narrow cleansing path 24/7. I knew that any program I embarked on would have to give me plenty of leeway to socialize with friends and family in a relaxed way. I didnt want to have to worry about what I was eating when I was with them, and I didnt want to always be on guard when I was home alone and felt like indulging a bit. I tried strict programs before and they never worked. So, I wondered: Was it possible to detox and cleanse part-time and still see results?

Im happy to report the answer is a resounding YES! The secret? Superfoods. These multitasking morsels supply the body and spirit with an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and protein while cleansing toxins from our organs and helping to promote weight loss by encouraging our digestive system to work at peak levels. Countless studies confirm superfoods have the potential to ward off disease, crank up energy, enliven mood, build muscle, diminish fat, and even increase longevity.

The Two-Day Superfood Cleanse is a real-life program that utilizes the power of hypernutrition coupled with the detoxing benefits of cleansing. Simply, all you need to do is devote any two days during the week to a 600-calorie Superfood Cleanse. The other days you can eat whatever you like. This is similar to the popular 5:2 diet, but instead of just reducing calories, you engage the heath factor by eating detoxing superfoods on your two cleanse days. And superfoods take away cravings, which means on low-calorie days you wont feel hungry or deprived. Ive been following this program for two years and in the process I lost 15 pounds within the first six months (and kept it off), gained back my energy three-fold, and I feel more optimistic and committed to exploring the deeper well of my inner world than ever before.

On the following pages, youll read about 35 superfoods, their physical, emotional, and mental benefits, and the ways in which they support both cleansing and weight loss. Youll also be given the calories in each of these amazing foods so you can keep track of where you are within the daily 600-calorie limit. If youre wondering which foods will personally benefit you the most, take the quiz on to find out.

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Youll not only learn about the most common setbacks to successful dieting, but in and discover your willpower quotient. Then read the custom-designed suggestions to help boost your personal resolve.

offers dozens of recipes for simple, low-calorie juices, salads, soups, and side dishes, all made with a concentration of superfoods. Each recipe is well under the 600-calorie limit and lists the calorie content so you can keep track of how many youve consumed during a cleanse day.

To go beyond calorie counting, and get a picture of your progress.

Once your body harnesses the power of cleansing and you drop those unwanted pounds, youll achieve your maximum mental, emotional, and physical potential. Why wait? Begin today and experience what your body is truly craving nutritional balance, weight loss, and ultimate wellness.

To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.