Day 1 Detox Orange Blast Smoothie

I decided that I want to clear my skin, mind and do a gentle cleanse. Day 1 of my healthy elimination detox and orange blast smoothie to the rescue. I am challenging you to the same. Let go of something that is not benefiting you or your health, that is not feeding and nourishing you and replace it with something that will fuel, energize and make you filled with life. Don’t go gang busters, start small and eliminate more and more each time you are feeling stronger.

Day 1 Detox Orange Blast Smoothie

10 Rules of a Healthy Detox

Lots of water with lemon
Juice does not replace a meal
Lots of sleep
Be active but don’t train hard core while you are cleaning out your system *get outdoors every day
Keep a journal
Know your servings. Here is a great visual for serving sizes and healthy eating. Click here for a 24 Must See Diagrams That Make Eating Healthy Super Easy
Eat lots of veggies, they are great for antioxidants, low in calories, full of fibre, hydration, skin, hair, nails, they keep you full and keep your liver and waist line happy
Be smart about it. Don’t do it when there is lots of chaos going on and you can’t commit
Make a list of why you need to eliminate whatever unhealthy things you choose
Commit, recommit, remind yourself and find a support system because nothing is easy but it’s worth it

Recipe: Day 1 Detox Orange Blast Smoothie

Day 1 Detox Orange Blast Smoothie

What you need

2 large carrots

1 whole zucchini

one small clementine or orange

1 apple

2 celery stalks

1 tsp of Turmeric

1 cup of water depending on the consistency you like

This made 2 servings, be sure to fill them all the way to the top and store in a mason jar if not drinking right away. Drink within 12 hours in order to receive all of the nutrition benefits.

Oh and just in case you want to spend more time outdoors to enjoy the weather rather than complain…

Enjoy this Fit4Females Outdoor Workout

Bench Hop Overs 10 to 20 reps each side *land single leg if you are just starting out

Step Ups 10 to 20 reps each side

Bench Tricep Pushups *12 total

Repeat this as many times as you can in 6 minutes, otherwise do 4 sets – whatever you can fit in. Quick, efficient and it doesn’t cost a penny! Always remember to warm up first and stretch after. Take is slow and steady if you are new.