The 21-Day Cleanse

We have been trying to figure out how my husband can finally recover from his covid vaccine I jury, which his Army doctors determined in June of last year. He and I did this cleanse together, and his health has improved in many ways! I feel more alert as well, but didn’t have the number of inflammatory issues going into the cleanse as he did.

I had been trying to eat mostly plant based but was falling into some bad habits. Too much caffeine, wine and snacking after dinner. I also found that if I did not plan my meals and prep Sunday I would find myself overeating less healthy food. This cleanse gave me the motivation I needed to get back on track. I found I have not missed the caffeine or wine. As a bonus it allowed me to cut gluten out without much hassle. My knees are feeling better. I also dropped a few pounds which I think will continue now that I am committed to continuing this lifestyle. The hardest part of this is how much time it takes to prep. I hope as I continue I will become more efficient. I especially loved the morning smoothies. I have never really made them so it was great to have recipes picked out for me. I also liked that they contained spinach or kale and other vegetables in addition to the fruit. I really enjoyed most of the meals especially the soups. I feel much more satisfied eating these plant based meals because they are so nutritious my body is getting what it needs. I even made extra of some of the recipes to share with my parents as my mom was just getting out of the hospital after surgery. They may even incorporate some plant based meals into their rotation! I’m really happy I took part in the cleanse and was able to stick with it I am going to continue to nourish myself this way! Thank you for all the shopping lists and meal plans!

The 21 day cleanse program was amazing! I can’t believe I gave up meat for 21 days! I’ve never done that before and I feel amazing!! I’ve lost 9 pounds and plan on sticking with this way of life! The plan itself was fabulous every meal was delicious and I will definitely make them again. Prepping on the weekend really helped throughout the week and I plan to continue that! I also enjoyed the community being able to connect with others and read that other people were going through the same thing as me. Accountability is a game changer! Thanks again Jen and team for a great 21 days and a great program! I cant wait for the next one!

I joined the cleanse because my husband wanted to do it. I already eat pretty clean and vegan lifestyle, but he was feeling sluggish and bloated, not sleeping well so I suggested we do it (I already knew the outcome would be great). The first four days were not good for him due to giving up alcohol and coffee. I was enjoying the meals as they were exciting to my tastebuds. He continued to get in the kitchen and prep and cook with me so it wasn’t so overwhelming for me. Grocery shopping was quite an experience as I soon realized with vegetables what’s considered 16oz is not the same as 2 cups… particularly spinach lol. That first week we over bought a lot of food. I’m a math teacher so I was in the stores doing my conversions and had my calculator out, needless to say even in all that I was still off. The next surprise came when my kids started asking for some of my food instead of what I made for them. I would say things like you’re probably not going to like it… and every time I was met with eyes that lit up and a smile followed by “mmm, this is good” Overall I feel great because I was able to add more vegan meals to my collection and a bonus is that they are gluten free since my daughter is gluten free. My husband has been sleeping quality sleep and has lost 15 lbs. I knew it was all the sugar in his favorite after work beverage that had him bloated and restless. While he is a self proclaimed connoisseur of all meat… he has said he can join me on the mostly plant based food with occasional meat. I am proud of my self for modeling healthy habits for my family and having them aboard. Also it turns out I enjoy cooking everything from scratch. I never liked to cook, but I’m proud of myself for getting in the kitchen and trying new recipes. Never seen a fennel bulb or let alone knew how to cook it. I look forward to continuing this lifestyle with my family.

I’ve been interested in moving towards a plant-based diet for years as I feel it would be better for my health, and I know plant-rich diets are a viable climate solution. Having the meals fully scripted was a huge help for me! I loved pretty much all of the recipes and will be integrating them into my regular meal planning. I was amazed at the impact removing gluten, dairy, meat, and caffeine had on my health. I feel more energetic and just all around better. I’m going to try my best to limit these in my diet from here on out. The only downside was the amount of time that weekly meal prep took. I spent 5-6 hours prepping over the weekend. Though having things prepped in advance made the week run smoothly and allowed me to stick with the planned meals as they were ready to go when I was hungry, which was super helpful. I would definitely recommend this cleanse!

I can’t tell you enough about how this cleanse has changed both our lives. We have definitely decided to keep with a plant based diet. We both feel 100% better. As I noted about my diabetic numbers, they have the best in years and my husband has lost 12lbs. He has asthma and can finally walk without huffing. We joined the cleanse for something better and we have found it. We are both proud that we have made it to the end but we are definitely doing the week after cleanse. I would feel lost if I didn’t keep doing it. It’s a way of life now. We check the menus at restaurants now for plant based and have our favorites picked out. The support group is the best. 😍 Thank you so much for this great new journey. The Kelley’s. 😍 We have both enjoyed all the recipes.

I was a little skeptical about the recipes. They looked daunting and not super appetizing. I was completely surprised at how delicious they were. I played all in, and followed the recipes as close as I could. There were things I haven’t liked in the past that I actually liked with these recipes (tomatoes and mushrooms). I loved that there were so many options for meals and food. Cleanses I’ve done in the past have felt so limited, and I get tired of the same smoothie and a baked potato three days in a row. There was so much yummy variety to this cleanse. Every cleanse is different in purpose. I feel this one is mostly to get eating healthy. Not necessarily cleansing the organs and systems. I only lost 2-4 lbs (I don’t have that much to loose), but I do feel I’m not as swollen and aches are minimal. I’m coming off a year of doing a keto version diet, and I feel so much better eating this way. The shopping list was SO helpful, and the recipes were easy to understand. Some took a lot of prep, but mostly because they were new unfamiliar recipe, or a lot of veggie chopping. But prep was the name of the game to succeed! I have my kids try some of the recipes, and they really liked them also. I’m going to incorporate most of them in my family cooking. I’ve been telling all my friends about the cleanse and highly recommending it to anyone.

This cleanse is always a wonderful reset! I feel light, lean and energized. The recipes are so yummy and satisfying.

This cleanse is amazing. First of all I learnt how to make delicious green smoothies which provide an explosion of taste in ones mouth. Secondly I learnt how to use products which I had never used before: hemp hearts, chia seeds, various milks etc. Thirdly, this is such a great eating plan, so interesting! Even though I haven’t done the cleanse for a while, I still implement what I have learnt to other dishes. Since having done the cleanse, I prefer preparing my own food instead of buying ready made dishes as I can choose what I use or don’t use. This cleanse has created an awareness I did not have before. Furthermore the community was a great help! So many enthusiastic fellow ‘healthy eaters’. I also learnt quite a number of tips & tricks for preparing.

Started off behind due to family emergencies- but was able to follow the Sunday calls and participants feedback and ideas from the week. I am still fumbling around – tried a few of the recipes and a couple were awesome so will be keeping them around forever! I have the book and will try it again when it fits my schedule better. Love my green smoothies now that I make them proportionately like you suggest and look forward to finishing the cleanse in the future!

I feel more confident that I can make a delicious meal with simple and few ingredients. I am also more excited about plant-based food knowing it can be very delicious! If your desire to eat more fruits and veggies feels overwhelming, try this reframe: how can I add more fruits/veggies to my meals today? Or to my meals this week? Take it 1 step at a time and you’ll get there. Rawk the Year is a fantastic resource that provides recipes, meal plan suggestions, and community support.

I feel so much better! I’m more fit, energetic and I’ve lost weight, too! There’s definitely a difference!!!! I love cooking so trying all these new foods has created a whole new world for me. I love experimenting with new spices that I’ve never used and I’m really enjoying the new flavors. There’s always a variety!

The cleanse was fantastic. Enjoyed all the recipes. Have been living this lifestyle since the last month long cleanse. Thank you for all your help.

I joined the cleanse to get back on track after loosing my way for a bit this summer. I love the support in the group. It motivates me to keep on track with the program and encourages me to try foods I normally would pass on if others share how good something is. At the end of the week my skin feels more clear I’ve lost a few pounds and gained energy and motivation to keep it up.

I enjoy the challenge of a cleanse as much as the results! This is the 2nd one I have done w Jen’s program. Such great recipes! I had some other commitments last week that a couple of dinners had to be postponed. Definitely had headache earlier in the week and some back issues that disguised the results. I did lose a couple pounds and would say felt SUPER in my Monday workout 🏋️‍♀️. Better than I have in months!! I am trying to stay off the caffeine and now onto the Hydration Challenge- which I need too! Thank you for the detailed plan expectations and prep guidance! Never had so many veggies in the fridge 😉🥕🌶️🫑🍅🥬🍓🫐🍑🌿