Review: 200 Sit Ups App + Update

Hey Team! 
Ok, so there isn't really a whole lot you can talk about Re: 200 Sit Ups App but I'll give it a go haha. As you know, I was doing my regular cardio/arms/legs routine whilst using this app because it's necessary!
Now, I originally used the old version of this app which has since been updated or maybe it's a different designer, as my original one wasn't available in the app store anymore. Alas, both were free and I did download the new version for comparison and will focus on that one.

When you first open the app it asks you to do an initial test so that it can start you at the appropriate level. It also shows you how to do "Good Form" sit ups so you don't hurt yourself. I put in an initial value of 45 sit ups, although I probably could have done more. From here the app started me at Week 3, Day 1, Level 3. The app has heaps of different levels and routines to suit beginners to advanced(ish).  

When you start the routine it shows you how many sit ups you need to complete in each set:

Once you complete each set you tap the screen and it comes up with a 'rest' timer.. you can zero the timer but they do suggest you rest for an appropriate time.

 And the once you've completed all the required sit ups it will give you a running total. If you completed more/less situps then recommended you can also type that in to change the total. It also shows you how many sit ups are to come and recommends taking a rest day between routines. There are only 3 routines a week!

 Note: this screenshot was taken before the other two photos lol

Overall, I think this app is pretty good if you want to focus on just your core strength. However, it is important to know that you cannot get a six pack just from doing sit ups because despite all the work you are doing to build the muscle, it will be hidden by a layer of fat on your belly. This is when cardio and healthy eating is key to remove that fat.

The next app for review is "Fitness Pro" which I think is a lot like the Nike Training App so it will be interesting to compare the two.

Update!

 A few months ago I decided to cut down my dairy intake as I thought that it might be making me sick then I reintroduced it back into my diet not long ago and found that yes, in fact it was making me feel bloated and disgusting. It is important that for things like constant upset stomach that you should NOT self diagnose. Well, actually for anything you shouldn't self diagnose as you never really know what it is unless you see/are a doctor. I went to my doctor this week and asked him to test me for Lactose Intolerance and man was I surprised about that testing! There are two main options for testing for lactose intolerance in adults. The first is a breath test and the second is a blood test. Both don't sound particularly pleasant. The breath test takes 3 hours (testing you every 15mins) for TWO days after drinking a concentrated amount of lactose and the blood test consists of 6 blood tests (every 15mins) over an hour and a half again drinking concentrated lactose. Originally, I was thinking of completing the breath test as the pathologist said that the blood tests can be quite traumatic (eeek!) but with exams coming up and Uni I can't afford 6 hours to be sitting in a room feeling sick with a bunch of other people (it's done in groups), so on Friday I will be having the blood tests. Both test you need to be on a dairy free diet for at least three days prior as well as fasting 12 hours before the tests.  
I have a lot of friends that have dietary requirements (Gluten free mostly) and it already makes going out for dinner a challenge without me adding lactose to the mix! And I never really thought about how much lactose I ate on a daily basis..! No more cheese, milk, cream, icecream, chocolate, milo, nutella (lol) which I guess could be a good thing as there's a lot of fat in all those items (but sometimes they are so tempting haha!). So we'll see how I go! 


Thanks for reading and feel free to leave comments or questions or requests :) xo

 

Review: Nike Training App

The Nike Training App is GOLD, especially for anyone who doesn't know what exercises to do for certain areas!

So when you first open the app it asks you whether you want to "Get Workout" or "Quick Start", now you can only choose Quick Start once you've have already done a workout previously as it saves that work out.. From here you can choose what your goal is from; Get Lean, Get Toned, Get Strong and Get Focused and then you choose your level (Beginner, intermediate or advanced).. 
Next it gives you a bunch of options for you to choose from as your exercise routine ranging from 30mins to 45mins and at the top of each routine it tells you what equipment you need.. 

I loved all the goal options! Get Lean is designed to slim you down using cardio exercise, Get Toned will add definition, Get Strong.. well i think you know! and Get Focused is 15 minute workouts to target specific areas (eg Better Butt!!). During my trial with the app I would do 30mins running/cardio then Get Lean day 1, 3 and 5, Get Toned day 2 and 6 with extra Get Focused for the areas I wanted to work out and Get Strong day 4. 

Before the routines you can set music for you to listen to.. Once you start the routine there is a voice over that guides you through each exercise, tells you when to start and when to stop and gives you motivation and understanding of what the exercise is doing for you.
There are also videos that you can watch to understand how to do the exercises as well as images to guide you. You can pause the routine, change the music and end the workout at any time. They also allow recover time within the 30-45mins they give you for the routine.

Now if you are reluctant to buy any equipment then there are still many workouts that you can choose but it does limit you in this app to how many different routines you can do. You could also use this app if you're at the gym but you would have to ensure you have the equipment you need before you start and that you have plenty of room to yourself.. I'd probably only suggest using it at your gym if you go at a quiet time as you do change from weights to cardio a lot.

I would definitely recommend this app to anyone who wanted some more guidance to their routines and a better understanding of how to complete exercises. Once you get the hang of the exercises you could easily just mix and match routines to suit your goals further. 

The next app I will be reviewing will be 200 situps.. Remembering I will also be doing my usual cardio everyday and legs/arm exercises (probably off the Nike Training App!) to ensure I'm targeting everything still!

Thanks for reading!! xx
 

Review: Lorna Jane App

My apologies on the delay! University was hectic last week so I wasn't able to get on here to do my review but here it is nonetheless!

The story behind Lorna Jane making this app is that they want to encourage people to get out of the house and exercise with their "Now Move It" Campaign and promote healthy living (see the website for more info).
 

I spent over a week using just the Lorna Jane app for my exercise routine. The app is designed so that you can track how far you walk, run or cycle and it tells you your speed, calories burnt and distance traveled. I found it very useful as it gave me a chance to really understand how much I can push myself and what the exercise is doing for me.  Plus you can still listen to all your music whilst the app is running.

The only down side is that it is purely cardio based and if you have an exercise bike you obviously can't track how far you go (as the bike should do that for you). When using this app you must remember to turn on your location settings for the app or else it won't be able to use GPS to track you.

The app keeps track of all your exercises and you gain points which can be redeemed on the website.
You can also link the app to your Facebook so that everyone can see how you're doing but it's not necessary. If you head to the website, you can also check out how the whole of Australia is doing in supporting the campaign and it's even showing internationally now. 

I really enjoyed using this app as it not only tells you a lot of information that you want to know when doing cardio but it is also supporting a great cause of healthy living. I would definitely recommend this app to anyone who does a lot of outdoor cardio (I'm sure there are plenty of apps out there that can do this but I like this one)!!

The next app I will be reviewing is Nike Training. Again, I will use this App for a week (at least) and give you my two cents on how it fairs, however won't be starting it until tomorrow (Tuesday) as I spent my weekend skiing at falls creek (a birthday present!) and am still recovering! I must say, skiing uses a lot of muscles I have never targeted so much before!

Exercise Diary - #2

So it's been a month since I started my exercise routine and so far it's going well! I've lost at least 1cm everywhere (except my arms..which in all honesty are my hardest area to see results) and 3cms from my hips.

I have also started playing Indoor Beach Volleyball once a week. Beach Volleyball is a great way to do exercise as it works both your legs and your core and it's super fun! Playing a team sport is a good way to get fit and have fun with friends and it takes the 'burden' out of exercising and gives you some variety to your routines, plus it's relatively inexpensive and there are a lot of different sports you can choose.

Over the last week has been hard for me to stay on track as over the weekend I had lots of birthday festivities which included celebratory drinks and delicious food! My birthday is tomorrow so I'm hoping that everything will be back on track again after that!

What's Ahead:
I've decided, as I'm doing this mainly for people who want to exercise at home rather than a gym, that I'm going to spend the next few weeks doing reviews on some of the iPhone fitness apps that you can get.. I'm pretty sure that these apps are on android phones as well...

The FREE Apps I will be reviewing are;

• Nike Training
• Lorna Jane
• 200 Situps
• Fitness Pro 

I will also review one paid app:

• Boot Camp Challenge ($4.49) 

 I will spend one week using each app in replacement of my usual activities and see which one is the most informative and easy to use, except I will also be doing some cardio and legs/arm exercises along side the 200 Situps app as it is solely situps.
The first app I will review is the Lorna Jane app as they are currently doing a promotion for healthy living called "Move, Nourish, Believe".

Tip of the day:

When first starting an exercise routine, it's important to know that you should not focus on the number that comes up on those scales but rather the inches that you're losing. Muscle weighs more than fat and it also burns more calories in your everyday activities than fat does. When you start your exercise, you will gain muscle which is under a layer of fat and the more you work out the more muscle you make and the more fat you start to burn. There are no instant results but it's always worth it. You should also remember that doing weights increases your bone density, which again, will weigh more than previously. It is important to do weights to create strong bones.
Women after the age of 28 start to lose bone density and if you're not exercising, you could increase your risk of osteoporosis, along with other things..

Yet another reason to get up and move!

"Yesterday, you said tomorrow!"

If you don't train insane you will remain the same and saying "I'll do it tomorrow" in the end will make you feel worse not better for putting it off and it will take longer to achieve those goals!

 

Exercise Diary - #1

I have officially started my exercise routine. I was a little apprehensive about what exercises I should do as there are so many options that you can do at home so I made a plan to target different areas on certain days. 

My aim is to become more toned and lose 3-5kgs. It is important to know that to achieve these aims, you need to be able to commit to exercise AND healthy eating. Healthy eating is a large part of toning and weight loss. You can not out exercise a bad diet!

I plan to do Cardio, either on my exercise bike or by going for a run, every day except Sundays which will include Yoga or Pilates. I will do two days of Legs & Abs (which is what I want toned the most) and one day of Chest, Arms & Back.

Theses are the exercises that I will be doing for toning. I plan on always doing some exercises and mixing and matching the other exercises. Each exercise should be done in reps, for example 2 reps of 12 sets, which you can choose to suit your level and can increase overtime. Some exercise don't require weights (eg squats, lunges) and others do require them. If you don't want to buy weights you can use things around the house like large candles, water bottles filled with rice or bricks (although might be too heavy for beginners). The weights can be anywhere from 2kgs and up.

LEGS & ABS (40-60mins)

Always:

• 20 minutes Cardio
• 5mins Skipping 
• Squats with weights in each hand
• Lunges with weights in each hand
• 30-60 sec Plank
• Exercise Ball Crunches
• Stretching

Mix and Match:

• Single Leg Raises (each side)
• Reverse Crunches
• 60 sec Wall Sits
• Toe Touches 
• Donkeys (each side)
• Pelvic Lifts
• Oblique Twists (each side)
• Dead Lifts with weights in each hand
• Superman extensions
• Jack Knives 
• Calf Raises (each side)
• Step Ups

CHEST, ARMS & BACK (40-60mins)

Always:

• 20 minutes Cardio
• 5mins Skipping 
• Bicep Curls with weights (each side)
• Chair Dips 
• Push Ups
• 30-60sec Plank 
• Stretching

Mix and Match:

• Front Raises with weights
• Triceps Extensions with weights (each side)
• Pec Flies with weights 
• Seated Row with weights
• Wrist Curls with weights (I do this as I have bad wrists)
• Lateral Raises
• Shoulder Presses

Exercises such as the Plank, Squats, Lunges, Crunches and Push Ups are traditional routines but they do wonders!!

I will update with my measurements as I go:

Measurements:

Weight: 63.5kg

Height: 170cm

Chest: 82cm

Waist: 69cm

Hips: 97cm

Thighs: 55cm

Arms: 28cm 


If there is anything you'd like to know or you'd like to know how to do any of the exercises please feel free to leave comments. And also keep in mind that I am not a personal trainer or nutritionist, I am just blogging on my experiences.  :)

Facts & Tips

Motivation Tips:

I believe it is really important to understand your motivations for exercising and/or eating healthy. Whether it be to get fit and toned, to lose weight or just to feel more confident. You need to understand what your aims are and how you want to achieve them. For me, it's about getting fit and tone and having that flat stomach and great legs I've always wanted. What I have done to help keep me focused is made a collage of how I want my body to look. I've included old photos of myself as well as photos of other women and motivational posters. The photos of other women aren't all models that are a size zero but more of curvacious women with toned bodies, something I find more achievable, personally. I have put this collage on my wall near my bedroom door so every time I walk out the door I can see it. 

If you love social media like facebook, twitter or whatever than you can also find fitness or health pages that post daily motivational images. For me, I use Instagram daily and have found a page called "fitnessforladies" and she posts numerous photos a day about motivation, healthy eating and exercise routines. It's a great way to motivate yourself. 

Obviously, you need to find your own vice that will motivate you to get to where you want to be as this method doesn't work for anyone

Exercise Tips:

Things you must always remember when exercising is that your body needs rest in order for you to gain the full benefits of your routines. That is, you should do weights every second day and if you want to exercise everyday, you can do Cardio. This also allows you to prevent the risk of injury and you don't get burnt out. Stretching is also of utmost importance to prevent injury and to help your muscles recover. You should always finish your routine with stretches.

Research has shown that traditional crunches work faster at engaging the abdominal muscle than using any machine at the gym. I suggest stick with the basics! Every personal trainer I've ever spoken to believes that if you do those traditional exercises correctly (eg protecting your lower back whilst doing crunches) then you can gain just as much reward, physically, as using gym equipment. 

If you want to change up your routine and put in something different to break the week up, I suggest hunting down a good Yoga venue or even trying a class of Kickboxing, Cycling or Zumba. Kickboxing is by far my favourite class to attend as it's fun and you'll be amazed at the muscles you feel being used. I also love doing Zumba with my friend once a week as it's a good time for us to catch up and we have lots of fun mucking around doing the dances as well as getting fit.

There are a range of classes that can be found at gyms or even privately without memberships. Check out your local shop windows and bulletin boards or your local paper! Most communities centers have privately run exercise classes.

Healthy Eating Tips:

Now if you're anything like me, you find it hard to stick to cutting out the sugars. Dieting has never been my strength but I've found a way to slowly cut it down. You have to think of it more as healthy eating than dieting.

I first started by cutting down the size of my dinners. I think this is important as Australian's tend to have their biggest meal at dinner and don't usually use the energy that they've consumed. I did this by getting a smaller plate for my dinner and obviously, no seconds. Feeling full is somewhat psychological and Australian's tend to think subconsciously they aren't full unless their plate is clean, which steams from childhood and having to finish your dinner before you could leave the table/have dessert. 

Whenever I have a craving for a sugary snack, I opt for a 'Sencha Sensation' tea that I bought from T2. It is a sweet green tea with fruity flavours and is a nice change to regular green tea. There are heaps of different green teas you can get ranging from sweet to nutty.

You also have to see food as a energy source and not a reward or answer to boredom. If you are bored and want to grab that biscuit or chocolate bar, think to yourself "Am I really hungry? Do I actually want to eat this?" and either resort to a cup of herbal tea or glass of water.

Fun fact: you burn more calories drinking a glass of water with ice in it than a room temperature glass of water.

Alternatively, (taken from "fitnessforladies") you could have a shower or do 20 situps or paint your nails.. the possibilities are endless. 

Recipes for healthy delicious food are never hard to find but here are my tips on deciding what to eat:

WATER: You should always try to drink 8 cups of water a day. Take a drink bottle with you wherever you go and you'll be surprised how much you drink. Also if you love your coffee, you should have one cup of water to balance the caffeine and you should have 2 cups of water for every 30 minutes of exercise. That does sound like it adds up to a lot but really it isn't and your body will thank you for it.

BREAD: Try not to have more than one serve a day. If you have toast in the morning then don't have a sandwich for lunch. You should aim to have 3 bread free days a week.

FRUIT/VEG: Eat as much as you like of these and don't stress about portions as long as you're not coating them in oil or fats. You can have dried fruits as a snack and at lunch you should eat your fruit first followed by your lunch. Try and avoid fruit in the late evenings. Nuts are also great but you want unsalted, raw nuts and remember that they do contain (good) fats so avoid things like peanuts and stick to nuts like almonds and walnuts but no more than 60g a day.

Always try to look for healthy alternatives to your favourites. Like Rice cakes for chips, frozen yoghurt for ice cream, mineral water for soft drinks (soda). And if you like your alcohol, keep track of how much you drink and for each glass (standard drink!) you need to do 10 minutes of cardio. There is no reason that you can indulge every now and then but it should be kept to a minimum, eg only have two biscuits instead of half a packet. And remember if you stock your pantry with healthy foods you can't be tempted by sweets.

When you're out at a restaurant and scanning the menu, choose things that aren't fried (eg chips) and I suggest not ordering pasta. Opt for things like fish, meals with salad and remember although you have to pay for it, it doesn't mean that you have to finish off the plate even when you're full. Main meals at most restaurants are oversize and can undo a good day of healthy eating leaving you feeling bloated and uncomfortable. 

So those are my first tips for getting yourself motivated and a brief overview on how to attack healthy eating.

 

My Experience - A Brief Overview

The Day before the Cleanse

Went to the supermarket and bought all the supplies - Total Cost $130 for TWO people for 3 days of cleanse! A whole lot cheaper than the online cleanse you could buy, very happy. 

I made the juices for myself and my boyfriend after having my last solid meal along with all the soup for the week and labelled them so we knew which one was for when. Soups obviously took longer to make but multitasked and managed to get it all done within an hour and a half including prep and cleaning up. Went to bed early so I could start fresh tomorrow. 

Day One

Weight: 65kg

Ok so I woke up feeling very excited to start the cleanse.  I enjoyed my first Avocado Smoothie and didn't feel hungry at all. I then went on the exercise bike for a light work out for half an hour whilst watching tv and drinking water. Then had my spicy lemon drink which wasn't as bad as I thought it would be *phew* followed by a T2 Sencha Tea. I had organised to catch up with a friend after lunch which was hard because she ordered a nice big piece of black forest cake and tempted me with it but alas I resisted. I just drank more green tea. After dinner, I started making the juices for the next day, which only took me an hour. Made it through the day without giving in to the Oreo's and junk food my family had surrounded me with and went to bed feeling pretty good.

Day Two

I woke up feeling amazing! My stomach was flatter from not being bloated and it stayed that way for the whole day. This was amazing considering I usually suffered from bloating that would double the size of my stomach by lunch time! Felt a little bit hungry today especially at dinner but just finished my day with more green tea and hungry had subsided. Obviously with all the liquid intake, I was peeing a lot but I was loving how good my body was feeling. My boyfriend had more trouble sticking to the juice cleanse as he's a carpenter and was doing a lot more labour than I was so he had an extra juice to help him.

Day Three

Woke up with a headache but I have jaw joint problems so it was probably from the grinding of my teeth rather than the diet. I was definitely losing a lot of water weight (you won't lose fat on this cleanse) and still wasn't bloated. My mum even noticed how thin I looked. I now know why people eat only organic foods, and cut out certain foods.. It definitely has lots of health benefits and I'm feeling them already. Had to go to work at 5.30pm until 9 so had my soup dinner early to help me get through the shift. I could easily continue to eat healthier after seeing how good it is for my body especially the bloating!  Again, my boyfriend needed an extra drink to get through work but he managed to stick it out and also saw the benefits.

Ending Weight: 63.2kg - so much water weight!

It has now been a few weeks since I completed the cleanse and I am still at 63kg, however I have had chronic appendicitis for the last week and had a loss of appetite from that. But have stuck to eating healthier and exercising regularly. I will also be posting exercise diary on home exercises that don't require a gym nor equipment. So watch this space

The Recipes

To make the juices/smoothies/soups you will need a juicer and stick blender (or at least that's what I used);


JUICES & SMOOTHIES


NOTE: Juices will keep for max of 12 hours (best to drink earlier rather than later), Smoothies will keep for 24 hours - always shake juices before drinking to recombine and remember the less air there is in the bottle the longer they will last. 


These recipes are for one serve and I suggest buying some small water bottles to pour the juices into if you are making them ahead of time. 


You should buy Coconut Water that is 100% natural coconut water (which can be found in the water/drink section of your supermarket). I found the Chia Seeds in the health food section near the nuts at my local Woolworth's but you can also buy this at health food stores and Acai Berry Powder can be found at health food stores as well and is relatively inexpensive.


Avocado Smoothie - 450ml
1/2 Avocado
400mL Coconut Water
1 Banana
1 teaspoon vanilla essence/extract
1 tablespoon chia seeds 


Combine all ingredients in a jug and blitz using a stick blender - drink or pour into small bottle 


Spicy Lemon Water - 600ml
500ml Filtered Water
85g Fresh Lemon Juice (approx 1.5 Lemons)
1 tablespoon of Agave Nectar or Honey
A pinch of Cayenne Pepper


Combine all ingredients and mix - this will last a long time but remember to shake/stir it before you drink to remix the cayenne pepper and honey.


Pineapple Mint Juice - 350ml
1/3 Fresh Pineapple
2 Granny Smith Apples (cored)
4 tablespoons Fresh Mint (finely chopped)
30g Fresh Lime Juice (1-2 Limes)


Using a juicer, juice the pineapple and apples, then combine with mint and lime juice - drink or pour into small bottle


Almond Milk Smoothie - 600ml

500mL Filtered Water

125g Raw Almonds (soak in water for an hour)

1 tablespoon Agave Nectar or Honey

1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence or Extract (both work fine)

1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Combine all ingredients using a blender or stick blender - drink or pour into a bottle

Green Smoothie - 350ml

Small handful Baby Spinach

1 Celery Stalk

1 Banana

1 Pear

1 Granny Smith Apple

1 tablespoon Chia Seeds

125mL Filtered Water

Juice Celery, Pear and Apple using a Juicer and combine with banana, spinach, chia and water and blitz using a stick blender - drink or pour into small bottle

    

Mixed Berries Smoothie - 350ml

1/2 cup Frozen Berries

5 Strawberries

1 Banana

1/2 Mango (optional)

1 teaspoon Acai Berry

1 tablespoon Chia Seeds

Combine all ingredients and blitz using a stick blender - drink or pour into small bottle

SOUPS

These recipes will make enough soup for 4 servings - choose the soups that appeal to you the most. They will keep for about a week refrigerated so you can enjoy them before or even after the cleanse. 

Leek Asparagus and Broccoli Soup

1 Onion, chopped

1 Leek, cleaned and sliced

2 Medium sized potatoes, scrubbed and chopped with skin

3-4 cups of water or vegetable stock

1 bay leaf

1-2 cups of Celery, chopped

2 cups chopped broccoli florets

1/2 cup cashews

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 cup green peas

salt and pepper to taste

Place everything except broccoli into a saucepan, cover and bring to the boil over medium heat

Add Broccoli and simmer for 10mins - cool slightly, remove bay leaf and blend to puree

Reheat and enjoy

Lentil Soup

1 Onion, chopped

1 cups of dry lentils

2 cloves minced garlic

8 cups of water 

1 bay leaf

1-2 cups of Celery, chopped

2 carrots diced

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon basil

1 teaspoon thyme

1 teaspoon rosemary

400g crushed tomatoes

salt and pepper to taste

Olive oil

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat, add onions, carrots and celery and cook until onion is tender. Add basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf and garlic and cook for 2 minutes

Stir in lentils and add water and tomatoes and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for half an hour. Season with salt and pepper.

Zucchini Soup - a family favourite

1 Onion, chopped

1 small Potato, sliced

2 small Zucchini, sliced

1/2 cup Carrot, chopped

1 tablespoon butter (low fat)

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 1/2 water or vegetable stock

salt and pepper to taste

Add onion, potato, zucchini, carrot and butter to microwave safe dish and microwave for 5 minutes on high, stirring occasionally. Add water/stock, salt, pepper and nutmeg, cover and cook for 6 minutes. Allow to cool slightly and puree. Reheat and enjoy

The Schedule

Every cleanse that I read about had guidelines that should be followed and these are the ones that I applied to the cleanse;

• Green Tea helps if you start to feel hungry
• Prior to starting the cleanse, you should start to cut down on processed foods, caffeine, alcohol, sugars, dairy and red meat (remember, ASK your doctor if you have health concerns)
• Drink the juices every 2 hours with either water or herbal tea between each juice
• If you exercise often, during the cleanse only participate in light exercises and if you exercise in the morning, drink half of juice 6 prior to exercise
• Know your limits and don't push yourself too much - no one understands your body better than you!

Ok so here is the schedule I followed for the juice cleanse;
DAY ONE -

1. Avocado Smoothie
2. Spicy Lemon Water
3. Lentil Soup
4. Pineapple Mint Juice
5. Broccoli Soup
6. Almond Milk Smoothie

DAY TWO - 

1. Mixed Berry Smoothie
2. Spicy Lemon Water
3. Lentil Soup
4. Green Smoothie 
5. Zucchini Soup
6. Almond Milk Smoothie

DAY THREE -

1. Avocado Smoothie
2. Spicy Lemon Water
3. Zucchini Soup
4. Pineapple Mint Juice
5. Broccoli Soup
6. Almond Milk Smoothie

Generally, you can mix and match the juices as all are natural and you might prefer some juices more than others. However, you should start and end your day with a smoothie and have soup for lunch and dinner. My favourite juices were Avocado Smoothie and Pineapple Mint Juice. I could drink those all day everyday! Remember to drink plenty of water/herbal tea (NO SUGAR!)

DIY Juice Cleanse (3 day)

Hey Readers!

Ok so this blog was started after my search for a DIY Juice Cleanse was unsuccessful and forced me to create my own cleanse based on popular detoxes, juices and supplements. A lot of research went into this juice cleanse but alas I am not a nutritionist so always ask your doctor prior and know your limits! 

Anyway, my boyfriend and I decided to do a 3-day Juice Cleanse after I watched Chloe Morello's Video on her review of Urban Remedy's Juice Cleanse. There are many different detox/juice cleanse companies in Australia if you do your research but I think Urban Remedy is the cheapest.... 

I was keen to kick start my winter fitness routine (as was my boyfriend) and thought this would be a good way to begin, however after looking at the website, we both realised that we could not afford ~$400 for 3 days of juice/soup. That's when the research began!

This blog will include recipe's for soup and juice, tips and hints for where to find some items and how to go about the cleanse and my experiences with the cleanse. I hope you find it useful!