“the recipes were flavorful, satisfying, and easy to make. i’ve continued to encorporate some recipes (butternut squash curry!) on a regular basis. i had more energy and reset my system. i had already been drinking smoothies daily, but the 21-day cleanse gave me a new foundation for clean eating overall. Thank you!”
“The FS21 cleanse was the best thing I ever did to propel myself into eating in a healthy way. The elimination phase taught me things about what foods bother me and what don’t, the recipies were amazing and some made it into my regular rotation, and the energy I got from it was astounding.”
“I mostly liked the flavor combinations and getting myself to try new foods together. The initial shopping and stocking up on seeds and nuts was expensive, but after that and even. Is five years later, my pantry is still properly stocked, and it never requires an expensive trip. I LOVED that I realized I could be full and satisfied on a vegan diet, as that was my first goal. And It was a bonus that I lost ten pounds in three weeks, as that was not my goal but a welcome surprise result. Five years later and we still have many of the recipes from this original cleanse in our monthly meal rotation. And when we get super off track, we do the cleanse meal for meal over again, and it never fails to steer us straight! I’ve recommended it to anyone who will listen for years now. Also, learning how to prep and meal plan in general is a skill so few people have! So I recommend it to people who are struggling with that as well.”
“I learned so much doing this cleanse! The recipes were easy and (mostly) delicious and the instructions were clear. Even though the recipes are simple, it does feel like a lot of food prep for a 3-week period. I felt pretty good during the program and noticed clearer skin. While I don't love the concept of cleanses in general, I took positive lessons and life habits from this program that I have kept with me even now 6 years later. In general, I eat and enjoy way more veggies and am more inclined to eat a whole foods plant-based diet. This program really empowered me with healthy culinary skills.”
“It was not an easy change in eating habits for me but it was good for my body. My dental technician couldn't believe how healthy my teeth and gums were. I loved the shopping list and alot of the recipes. My favorites were Herbalicious Quinoa Salad, Strawberry Fields Salad, Vegan Hash Cakes, and Brain Fuel was my favorite smoothie. This new way of eating began a change in my over all diet over the next few years. It was the beginning of eating much cleaner foods. :)”
“My first time doing the 21 day cleanse was in 2013 and I believe it was around the first time the cleanse was even offered! It was the first time I was introduced to green smoothies and sweet dandy tea. It was from this point on I was able to ditch coffee (and mostly all caffeine) and incorporate green smoothies into my regular diet. It was very hard on me the first week as I really didn’t do a great job cleaning out my cupboards or paying attention to how intense the detox symptoms would be. I actually only got through 14 days but honestly looking back it was a game changer for me. I’ve done the 21 day a couple times since each time getting a little closer to the finish line. I continue to incorporate the snacks (hello chia seed pudding and warrior bars!) and meals into my weekly rotation. Now that my son is off to college it feels like completing the 21 day will be more doable for me this time around. I look forward to trying again once I‘m more settled from an upcoming move!”
“Once I started drinking green smoothies, things started to change! When I did a Green Smoothie Challenge, it kind of started breaking my addiction to carbohydrates a little. And then I did Fresh Start 21, and THAT was life-changing. Talk about cleansing...it re-booted me in more ways than one! My craving for carbs and sweets disappeared. I got off diet sodas completely (haven't gone back to drinking those at all). and caffeine, too. And for the first time in a LONG time, produce didn't turn to science experiments in my fridge. The hard part for me was learning to use food for fuel and not comfort. When I did that, all KINDS of issues bubbled up. One night in the middle of the cleanse, I woke up, SEVERELY agitated. I was pacing around, my dog was barking at me...I thought I was going to come out of my skin. "WHAT is going on?" I asked myself. Well, when you don't push your feelings down with food all the time, THERE THEY ARE. And I realized that I was very unhappy in my job! VERY unhappy. So...Fresh Start 21 was a huge catalyst for me. Once I faced my feelings about my job, I made a big change - I'm retiring at the end of May! For the first time in probably 3 years, I have peace and am SO looking forward to the future. So this has been a physical and spiritual transformation for me. I also lost 18 lbs, which was great! I plan to keep going, and am excited to try Thrive next. Thank you for all that you do. You really have helped me change my life for the better, in more ways than one!”
