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How to Prepare for a Colon Cleanse

Every single day, we’re bombarded with toxins: additives in the food supply and pollution in the water we drink and in the air we breathe. The overabundance of common contaminants that we ingest can overwhelm our body’s natural ability to detoxify itself. Many of these find their way to the liver, kidneys, intestines, and colon. As <a href="https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/colon-cleanse-guide/">reported by best-selling author, Dr. Edward Group</a>, cleansing is a great way to flush your body, reboot your overall well-being, and boost your natural self-healing and detox mechanisms. The colon makes up part of the <a href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/digestive-system-how-it-works">gastrointestinal tract—also known as the GI tract or digestive tract</a>. Its primary role is waste elimination, to reclaim water from digested food, to absorb nutrients, and to provide an environment for the helpful bacteria that regulate digestion and other essential processes.
<h2>What Is a Colon Cleanse?</h2>
The terms <a href="https://blumhealthmd.com/2017/05/12/whats-the-difference-between-a-detox-and-a-cleanse/">cleanse and detox are often used interchangeably</a> but, while both remove unwanted substances from our bodies, they are two completely different processes. Detox programs strive to support the body’s natural toxin-eliminating processes and focus on supporting the liver and kidneys. The root of the word “cleanse” is clean, and it is best to think of a cleanse as being a way of cleaning your body. Often, a cleanse uses supplements to eliminate unwanted substances and focuses on the digestive tract by helping the body to cleanse its colon, reset bowel function, and eliminate toxins. The best example of this is the collection of <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/detox-supplements/fiber-cleanse-detox.html">fiber cleanse drinks and products</a>, and the <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/perfect-cleanse-original.html">juice cleanse diet</a> offered by the Hallelujah Diet®.
<h2>Do You Need a Colon Cleanse?</h2>
Since the colon manages the role of waste elimination, it’s also the body’s dump site for undigested foods and harmful materials from processed foods, as well as any impurities you might breathe in from the air or drink from water. When left unchecked, any <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/health-news/trust-gut-instinct-digestive-health-affects-entire-body/">number of digestive health problems can develop over time</a>. An unhealthy gut can contribute to acne breakouts, difficulty concentrating, the catching of a cold, and, would you believe, even cancer.
As a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, <a href="http://modernintegrativemedicine.com/naturopathic-medicine/why-is-gastrointestinal-health-important.html">Dr. Emily Chan says</a>: “The GI tract is where we get nutrition to the body, where major elimination of toxins takes place, and where the largest immune system interfaces in the body. Improvements to the health of the GI tract often lead to improvement of other systems of the body.” If you’ve been following the Standard American Diet (SAD), which is rich in dairy, meats, sweets, and processed foods, you could have accumulated waste in your digestive tract. This could lead to <a href="https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/gut-flora">an imbalance in your gut flora</a>, allowing unhealthy organisms to take hold. When toxins build up, a major change can manifest in your body and make you feel sick. If your overall health is suffering, this could be a <a href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/">sign of a serious digestive disease</a>. While not a comprehensive list, here are some of the most common symptoms that might signal that something in your digestive system is off:
<ul>
<li>Heartburn/Acid Reflux</li>
<li>Hiccupping</li>
<li>Irritable Bowel Syndrome</li>
<li>Nausea</li>
<li>Pain in the Rectal Area</li>
<li>Stomach Cramps & Pain</li>
<li>Vomiting</li>
<li>Wet Burps</li>
<li>Bloating</li>
<li>Constipation</li>
<li>Diarrhea</li>
<li>Gas (excessive flatulence & belching)</li>
<li>Bad Breath</li>
<li>Metal Fog</li>
<li>Headaches</li>
<li>Body Odor</li>
<li>Poor Sleep</li>
</ul>
A weak digestive system expresses itself in a multitude of ways. So, even if you don’t necessarily feel cramps or have diarrhea, a colon cleanse will benefit you no matter what. With a colon cleanse, your digestive tract is flushed, and this helps rid the colon of harmful toxins, organisms, and accumulated waste. Many people report that a regular colon cleanse is one of the best strategies for boosting their overall sense of wellness.
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<h2>Preparing for the Cleanse</h2>
Since a colon cleanse can be a shock to your system, it’s important to prepare the colon and your body ahead of time to make the process as easy as possible. Since you understand that <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/fiber-cleanse-capsules-natural.html">a natural colon cleanse diet is the first step toward restoring the colon</a> back to a healthy environment, there are two essential actions you need to complete while you await the arrival of your cleanse product and to prepare your digestive tract for what’s ahead.
1. Ease the process along and prepare your digestive tract by doing the following:
<ul>
<li>Eliminating meat from your diet.</li>
<li>Eliminating processed foods, such as fast food and sugary and salty snacks.</li>
<li>Staying well hydrated with a half an ounce of purified water, vegetable juice, fruits, or smoothies per pound of body weight.</li>
<li>Avoiding beverages that dehydrate the body, such as alcohol and caffeine.</li>
</ul>
2. <a href="https://www.health.com/nutrition/best-herbal-tea">Stock up with an assortment of herbal teas</a>, as well a selection of organic fresh fruit. Those on this list below are recommended because they are easy on your intestines and are a good source of nutrients and water:
<ul>
<li>Apples</li>
<li>Avocados</li>
<li>Bananas</li>
<li>Blackberries</li>
<li>Blueberries</li>
<li>Grapefruit</li>
<li>Oranges</li>
<li>Papaya</li>
<li>Pineapple</li>
<li>Raspberries</li>
<li>Strawberries</li>
<li>Tomatoes</li>
<li>Watermelon</li>
<li>White grapes</li>
</ul>
Since a colon cleanse can be a shock to your system, it’s important to prepare the colon and the body ahead of time to make the process as comfortable as possible.
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<h2>Your Next Steps</h2>
Be sure to follow all the instructions provided with the cleanse product you have ordered. In the days, weeks, and months ahead, to improve your overall digestive system, a dietary change might be necessary. Prepare for it. By incorporating a plant-based, primarily raw food diet, you can expect to experience the full benefits that a colon cleanse has to offer.
Following the cleanse, you have an excellent opportunity to not slip back into any bad habits of consuming processed foods, wheat, dairy, meat, or sugar. These are powerfully addictive foods and substances and, unless avoided, will have you back on that vicious cycle again.
Now, the only thing remaining before you launch into the cleanse is to prepare to congratulate yourself! By deciding to carry out this colon cleanse, you have taken action to allow yourself to become a healthier, stronger more vibrant version of you!
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Creamy Cauliflower Spinach

Want a quick and simple side dish that is packed with healthy nutrients? Try this Creamy Cauliflower Spinach.
I grew up in the midwest and creamed spinach was a staple in our household — it was an easy way for my parents to try to get us to eat our vegetables yet I remember adding a lot of butter and cheese to it to get by, but hey, props to my parents trying their best!
<h3>Creamy Cauliflower Spinach</h3>
In theory, it’s a great idea especially when you realize how much spinach actually has to be cooked down in order to get just a small 1/2 cup of creamed spinach, it’s a lot. Therefore, spinach is a great side dish to add to any meal, adult or kid-alike, to boost the vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, iron, calcium, fiber, and more.
Many of the recipes on Nutrition Stripped are inspired by my Midwest childhood, sustainability values from my husbands family (and Dutch foods), going out to eat, and exploring other dishes that I love and respect from other cultures. Yet I always try to put my own spin on them, whether that means saving time, making them more nutrient-dense, using them as inspiration, or making the recipes simple, all without sacrificing flavor.
For this dish, you’ll puree cauliflower and spinach together to get a deliciously creamy texture without having to use heavy cream and large portions of butter which are closer to the traditional creamed spinach recipe.
<h3>Vegetables Are Boring</h3>
Myth!
We hear people (and clients) say the reason they don’t consume vegetables is that they’re boring or taste bland. My answer to that is they probably haven’t cooked them or seasoned them well enough! Vegetables are full of flavor and add a fantastic texture depending on the <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/healthy-cooking-techniques-beginner-chef/">cooking</a> and preparation method such as grating, slicing, and chopping. In addition to how you cook the vegetables and how you prepare them is how you season vegetables.
Something as simple as seasoning with sea salt, black pepper, fresh garlic, lemon, fresh or dried herbs can make the world of difference from a plain ole’ salad and one that is bursting with flavor. I promise, vegetables can be exciting and a part of every meal you can start getting excited about.
<h4>Not just a side dish</h4>
Is versatility what you’re after? Well, you’re in luck! This Creamy Cauliflower Spinach goes amazingly well with your favorite protein choice. Whether it’s chicken, <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/recipe-ingredient/tempeh/">tempeh</a> or our favorite <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/the-best-cooked-tofu/">Crispy Tofu,</a> just prepare however you like and combine, it’s that easy!
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Spring Clean Your Health: The Benefits of a 7 Day Cleanse

Fasting dates back to Biblical times, and <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6128599/">studies demonstrate the numerous health and wellness benefits associated with intermittent fasting</a> to manage body weight and lower disease risks. A 7-day cleanse reduces dangerous environmental and food chemicals that drain your energy and are toxic in large amounts in your body. Spring clean your health after learning the numerous physical and mental health benefits of the <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/go/7-day-summer-detox/">Halleluiah Diet 7-day cleanse</a>!
<h2>What Is a 7-Day Cleanse?</h2>
A <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/go/7-day-summer-detox/">7-day cleanse is a period of seven days where you’ll eat nutritious plant foods</a> and take Hallelujah Diet supplements to detoxify your body without draining energy levels. When followed properly, detoxing your body shouldn’t make you feel tired or deprived. During your <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/7-day-summer-detox-program-book-print.html">Hallelujah Diet detox experience</a>, you’ll consume healthy whole foods and juices to eliminate weak cells within your body, which get replaced with healthy cells charged by vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes. When on the 7-day cleanse you’ll:
<ul>
<li>Eliminate caffeine</li>
<li>Avoid processed foods entirely</li>
<li>Focus on whole plant foods, especially fruits and vegetables</li>
<li>Eat fewer calories</li>
<li>Stay active</li>
<li>Take Hallelujah Diet detox supplements</li>
</ul>
Supplements in <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/7-day-summer-detox-program-kit-berry-flavor.html">Hallelujah Diet detox kits</a> include BarleyMax powder, fiber cleanse supplements, B vitamins to maintain high energy, and other supplements that detoxify your body and recharge you.
<h2>What Are the Benefits of a 7-Day Cleanse?</h2>
The health and wellness benefits of the Hallelujah Diet 7-day cleanse are endless and include:
<ol>
<li>Weight Loss</li>
</ol>
During a 7-day cleanse, you’ll drop excess weight because you’ll eat whole, non-processed foods and consume fewer overall calories. Unlike other reduced-calorie weight loss meal plans, you won’t feel deprived when following the Hallelujah Diet 7-day cleanse. You’ll eat the right amount of satiating foods and take supplements to keep you full and energized while you get your body beach ready!
<ol start="2">
<li>A Leaner, Stronger Body</li>
</ol>
Without unhealthy foods and chemicals in them dragging you down, you’ll be more energized, leaner, and stronger after the 7-day Hallelujah Diet detox plan. Make sure to stay as active as you can during your cleanse to maintain lean muscle mass. You’ll be slim and trim just in time for summer!
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<ol start="3">
<li>More Energy</li>
</ol>
Unlike starvation detox diets, the Hallelujah 7-day cleanse doesn’t deprive you to keep your energy high. You’ll load up on satiating, fiber-rich foods and take supplements from the <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/7-day-summer-detox-program-kit-berry-flavor.html">Hallelujah Diet 7-day detox kit</a> to maximize energy and prevent nutrient deficiencies, headaches, and fatigue associated with other detox plans.
<ol start="4">
<li>Healthier Skin</li>
</ol>
By eliminating chemicals in foods and free radicals that cause skin damage (and boosting your intake of essential vitamins, minerals, other antioxidants, and water), you’ll notice improvements in your skin! You will develop the healthy, youthful-looking glow you desire and fight signs of aging in the future.
<ol start="5">
<li>Fewer Digestive Problems</li>
</ol>
Eating the wrong foods can cause digestive problems and unpleasant symptoms, such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. A 7-day cleanse resets your digestive system, promoting a better balance of good gut bacteria and improved colon health.
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<ol start="6">
<li>Increased Immunity</li>
</ol>
When your body is fueled with the right foods and disease-fighting nutrients, your immune system becomes stronger so you can ward off illnesses naturally. You’ll feel better and stronger overall and get sick less often!
<ol start="7">
<li>A Better Mood</li>
</ol>
A 7-day detox diet utilizes plant foods and juices that encourage your brain to produce feel-good chemicals and boost your mood! You’ll feel happier and have more self-confidence after watching the aesthetic benefits the 7-day cleanse has on your nails, skin, hair, and physique.
<ol start="8">
<li>Reduced Disease Risks</li>
</ol>
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and other nutrient-dense foods is the key to disease prevention. Following a 7-day cleanse gets you on the road to better overall health and reduces your risk of cancer, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. A 7-day detox makes it easier to continue on with <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/">the plant-based Hallelujah Diet</a>, so you can look and feel your best and live a longer, healthier, more fulfilling life!
<h2>Is a 7-Day Cleanse Right for Me?</h2>
If you’re seeking more energy, a leaner body, and a lower risk of disease, a 7-day detox might be the answer you’ve been searching for. Always check in with your doctor before taking dietary supplements if you have a chronic disease or are taking medications.
The Hallelujah 7-day cleanse will motivate you to continue the journey toward a healthy weight, more energy, and better overall health. You’ll receive daily email encouragement to keep you on track throughout the 7 days and beyond. <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/go/7-day-summer-detox/">Give the Hallelujah cleanse a try by signing up</a> today!
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Tips on Overcoming That Pesky Spring Cold

Just when you wanted to sleep a little longer, a pesky robin celebrating the arrival of spring starts singing its heart out in the tree outside your bedroom window. Perhaps you shouldn’t have cracked the window open, but, as you lie there considering your next move, you start to realize that you aren’t feeling well. Could you have caught a cold? You start to dread getting up and facing the day.
<h2>Could It Be an Allergy?</h2>
<a href="https://www.newsmax.com/health/headline/spring-cold-allergy-treatment/2016/03/31/id/721737/">Dr. Robert Weiss, a board-certified otolaryngologist</a>, says, “Many think they’ve caught a cold and can’t tell the difference.” There are eight ways to tell the difference between a cold and spring allergies—and what you can do about them.
<ol>
<li>Fever. A fever never accompanies allergy attacks. Colds often involve low-grade fevers with a body temperature below 101 degrees, but this could run higher if the virus is aggressive.</li>
<li>Cough. Common colds often involve some form of cough, while you might not experience a cough during an allergy attack.</li>
<li>Sneezing. Frequent and multiple sneezes are typical of an allergy attack, especially if you aren’t feeling sick.</li>
<li>Runny, stuffy nose. Nasal congestion is a common symptom for both allergy and cold sufferers. This results from increased blood flow to the mucous membranes of the nose and sinus cavity, as the immune system responds to the condition at hand. Generally, allergic mucus is clear and watery, while an infection causes thick, colored mucus.</li>
<li>Headache. Congestion can often cause a feeling of pain or pressure within the sinuses. This is sometimes called a “sinus headache.” This can occur in both allergies and colds. But, if the headache is one-sided, that could indicate a more serious bacterial infection.</li>
<li>Itchy eyes, ears, and throat. Itching in these areas almost always suggests an allergic reaction.</li>
<li>Sore throat. Both colds and allergies can result in sore throats. However, allergy patients often describe the pain as “scratchier” while colds produce a more severe, “sharp” sore throat.</li>
<li>Swollen glands. Swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck and under the chin are seldom as a result of an allergic reaction but frequently experienced with the common cold.</li>
</ol>
With these insights, you’ll be better prepared to deal with your symptoms. However, as a precaution, you might still decide to start taking the antihistamine you have stashed away in your medicine cabinet.
<h2>Could It Be a Spring Cold?</h2>
Okay, you’ve decided that it seems to be a cold, which happens every year: As soon as the winter weather breaks and temperatures start rising, you come down with a cold. You’re not alone. While the most significant <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/features/rhinoviruses/index.html">surge in human rhinovirus infections</a> occurs in the fall, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3553670/">springtime also ushers in a second peak season for common colds</a>. Unfortunately, if your throat is already tingling or scratchy, it’s likely to be that one of the 200 strains of the common cold virus—most commonly the rhinovirus—has already settled in for the next 7 to 10 days.
While it seems unlikely that allergies are the culprit this time, <a href="http://time.com/5198318/seasons-changing-sick-cold/">Dr. Bradley Chipps</a>, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, reminds us that the nasal inflammation caused by seasonal allergies makes it easier for viruses to “set up shop” in your nose. Even if you don’t have allergies, big seasonal swings in barometric pressure, temperature, and wind can irritate your airways and nasal passages—and compromise your immune system’s built-in bulwarks against colds and infections, adds Dr. Chipps.
Research also suggests the common cold flourishes in cooler temperatures. <a href="http://www.pnas.org/content/112/3/827">One recent study</a> from Yale University found that a seven-degree drop in ambient temperature can mess with your body’s ability to stop cold viruses from proliferating. “Every time we’re exposed to infections, we try to counter this by secreting interferons, which are important for blocking viruses,” says <a href="https://medicine.yale.edu/bbs/people/akiko_iwasaki.profile">Akiko Iwasaki, a professor of immunobiology</a> at Yale School of Medicine. “We found that if you reduce temperatures from 37 to 33 degrees Celsius”—98.6 degrees to 91.4 degrees in Fahrenheit—“a change that can dampen the immune response and allow viruses to replicate more.”
This helps explain why cold infection rates increase when temperatures are lower. But what about springtime? It’s possible that people are more likely to venture outdoors in March and April than in the wintertime—when the weather has warmed up a bit but is still cool enough to encourage the spread of cold viruses, Iwasaki says. While a 50-degree temperature in the fall may keep you indoors, the same thermostat reading in spring could spur you to get outdoors for a run or a bike ride.
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<h2>What if You Have a Cold?</h2>
Now that you have figured out that you do have a cold and can expect to be sick for one to two weeks, it doesn’t mean you have to be miserable. Besides getting enough rest, there are many remedies might help you feel better:
<ul>
<li>Stay hydrated. Water, juice, clear broth, or warm lemon water with honey helps loosen congestion and prevents dehydration. Stay away from alcohol, coffee, and caffeinated sodas, which can make dehydration worse.</li>
<li>Rest. Your body needs to heal.</li>
<li>Soothe a sore throat. A saltwater gargle—1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt dissolved in an 8-ounce glass of warm water—can temporarily relieve a sore or scratchy throat. You can also try ice chips, sore throat sprays, lozenges, or hard candy.</li>
<li>Combat stuffiness. Over-the-counter saline nasal drops and sprays can help relieve stuffiness and congestion.</li>
<li>Relieve pain. As an adult, you can take acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), or aspirin. <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/supplements/immune-booster-kit.html">Immune system boosters and supplements</a> will also help your body heal and help fight viruses.</li>
<li>Sip warm liquids. A cold remedy used in many cultures, taking in warm liquids, such as soup, tea, or warm apple juice, might be soothing and ease congestion by increasing mucus flow.</li>
<li>Add moisture to the air. A cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier can add moisture to your home, which might help loosen congestion. Change the water daily and clean the unit according to the manufacturer’s instructions.</li>
<li>Try over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medications. For adults and children older than age five, OTC decongestants, antihistamines and pain relievers might offer some symptom relief. However, they won’t prevent a cold or shorten its duration, and most have some side effects.</li>
</ul>
For even more information, <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/life-cycle-of-the-common-cold">Health Line has compiled an overview</a> of everything you need to know about your cold, from stages and symptoms to recovery tips.
<h2>Cold Prevention</h2>
The upsurge in colds in the springtime may also have to do with spring break, Iwasaki adds. “Kids are coming back from trips and spreading things.” With several different variables conspiring to make you sick when the seasons change, what can you do to prevent colds as the weather shifts?
“Keeping your nose area warm can keep your immune defenses elevated,” Iwasaki says. Even on cool spring days, wearing a scarf around your face really can make a difference, she adds. Washing your hands regularly—especially before eating or touching your eyes, nose or mouth—is probably the best way to keep illness-causing microorganisms from getting into your body. Sticking to a diet filled with plants and vegetables is also a great way to boost your immune system, to help avoid catching a cold in the first place. <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/supplements/immune-booster-kit.html">The Hallelujah Diet has a number of immune boosting supplements</a> that will help build up your body’s defenses.
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<h2>The Takeaway</h2>
Apart from taking precautions against passing on your cold to others, regular exercise and stress-lowering meditation are <a href="http://time.com/4204235/how-to-not-get-sick/">research-backed ways to significantly lower your risk for colds</a>. The only way to deal with that pesky spring cold is to ride it out. The very best thing you can do is take the following actions to ease your recovery and avoid passing your cold on to others:
<ul>
<li>Washing your hands frequently with soap and water</li>
<li>Avoiding any unnecessary physical contact where you could contract or pass on the virus</li>
<li>Covering your cough or sneeze</li>
<li>Staying hydrated</li>
<li>Getting plenty of rest</li>
</ul>
Finally, be wary of how your health affects other people, especially those with compromised immune systems. If you suspect that you’re contagious, then it’s probably best for you to stay home.
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Tips on Overcoming That Pesky Spring Cold

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What is Weight Maintenance?

What does it mean to be in the weight maintenance phase?
We hear so much about weight loss and weight gain — whether it’s how to do it or when to do it, it seems like everyone is talking about it. But what about weight maintenance?
We’ve all had our bouts of desire to change our body in one way or another, but there’s something to be said about the idea of being content with where we are. It’s time to shine a light on the beauty of weight maintenance and why it’s a great phase to be in.
<h3>What is Weight Maintenance?</h3>
Surprisingly enough, there is no official definition of weight maintenance (<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16302013" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1</a>). For our purposes, when we say weight maintenance, we essentially mean the act of abstaining from significant weight change — whether that be an <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/underweight-nutrition-tips-gaining-weight/">increase</a> or a decrease.
For some, weight maintenance is something you have been doing for your entire life. If your weight has remained consistent for as long as you can remember, this is you. On the other hand, you can also maintain your weight after having experienced substantial fluctuation.
Realistically, maintenance isn’t staying at the exact same number for the rest of our lives. I so often hear from clients that they’re concerned and upset after realizing they’ve gained two or even five pounds overnight.
While our bodies are pretty capable, they aren’t quite capable enough to create that much adipose tissue in less than a day. From our many phases of <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/internal_promo/hello-healthy-gut/">digestion</a> to our fluctuating hormone levels, our bodies are constantly shifting and changing. As these processes take place throughout the many stages of our lives, sometimes our weight will reflect them as well.
Say we do gain a pound here or there, does that automatically mean we’re out of the weight maintenance phase? Not quite. We’re human, and as such our weight, of course, is going to fluctuate slightly in one direction or another. The point is when we’re maintaining our weight we aren’t experiencing significant change, but a slight change is to be expected.
<h4>Reaching Weight Maintenance</h4>
Sometimes it’s difficult for us to stop and realize that we really are in a good place, we don’t need to make any significant change. When it comes down to it, it’s all about how you feel and how your body is serving you. Once you reach a healthy, <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/one-reason-youre-not-happy-weight/">happy weight</a> for you, you’re in the weight maintenance phase.
That’s definitely easier said than done for quite a few people. It’s so easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of social media and societal norms, no wonder we have trouble just being happy where we are. If this is something you think you struggle with, you can check out our article on <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/advice-healthy-body-image/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">body image</a> for some tips to consider.
<h3>What is a Healthy Weight?</h3>
Possibly the most common question of all, there are so many different ways to address it. I usually consider five components before answering a client — metabolism, lean body mass, weight history, BMI and body fat percentage.
When we look at weight purely from a medical standpoint, the ratio of lean body mass to body fat is one of the more important components of body composition. With that being said, the recommended ranges vary greatly depending on both gender and age, and sometimes an accurate body composition measurement is hard to come by.
Because of this, when considering body composition it’s important for you to work with your doctor and a <a href="http://nutritionstripped.com/services">registered dietitian</a> to determine what is best for you.
Everyone’s body is different, no one person’s “healthy weight” is applicable to another. How you feel, how you use your body and how you fuel your body all need to be considered when determining what a healthy weight is for you.
<h4>The BMI Guidelines</h4>
I want to preface this by saying in my opinion, the BMI system is less than perfect. Your BMI is simply a ratio of your height to your weight. Because of this, it fails to take your lean body mass, percent body fat and even genetics into account. More often than not I find myself explaining to clients that it’s not the be-all end-all indicator of health.
With that being said, according to the <a href="https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmi-m.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BMI</a> guidelines, anyone with a score under 18.5 is considered to be “underweight”, while anyone between 24.9 and 29.9  is considered to be “overweight”. Now does that mean everyone outside of this range should be striving to get within it? Absolutely not. The same goes for the opposing side — just because you’re within the “normal” range does not necessarily mean you are the epitome of health, there is so much more to consider.
If you find yourself on the higher or lower end of the BMI guidelines, there are a couple of things to think about before jumping to conclusions. What I mean is, if for example your whole life you have been exceptionally active and had a clean bill of health, yet you are consistently trending on the slightly higher end of the BMI scale, chances are it’s perfectly fine — it’s normal for you.
This is where weight history comes into play. If your weight has always been on the slightly higher or lower end of the BMI scale, the fact that you are outside of the “normal” range wouldn’t be cause for concern. You can always use your BMI charts from your PCP to take a look and see where you’ve been trending. Moral of the story, it’s just a guideline.
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<h3>Maintaining Your Weight</h3>
Now that we’ve discussed what weight maintenance is, let’s discuss how to do it. When you’re steadily losing or gaining weight and finally find your sweet spot — what do you do once you get there? Everyone’s journey to weight maintenance is completely different. The important part is understanding your journey and knowing what it took to get you where you ended up.
<h4>Stress and Maintenance</h4>
Stress plays such a big role in all of our daily actions and choices. While we need stress for many reasons (check out our article on <a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/how-to-manage-stress/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">stress management</a> to learn more about this), excessive, chronic stress tends to do much more harm than good. This kind of stress leads to the release of a little too much cortisol, which can actually start to mess with our hunger cues.
Not exactly ideal for weight maintenance, right? Essentially, I’m telling you all of this to explain just how important it is to keep stress under control when trying to maintain your weight. Stress management isn’t a frivolous, vain activity, it’s completely necessary for your health and wellbeing.
<a href="https://nutritionstripped.com/stress-relief/">Stress</a> management can be anything you want it to be — from journaling to marathon running, whatever does it for you! If you haven’t already done so, take some time to find a hobby or activity that takes your mind off of your major stressors.
<h4>Habits, Motivation, and Maintenance</h4>
The habits you formed to get you to your healthy weight are the same habits that will keep you there. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had a new client come to me having reached their healthy weight only to see it slip away soon after. If you started to add more vegetables and fiber into your diet, keep it up! If you started spinning on Monday mornings and taking Pilates on Wednesdays, don’t stop now!
Once you’ve reached your healthy weight, it’s so easy to lose focus or motivation. Once your goal is attained, what’s going to keep you motivated? This is the point where you really have to stop and think. Think about the why, the how — all the hard work you put in. What made you pursue this goal in the first place? The why is what you used to get there and it’s what you’ll use to stay there.
<h4>Relationship with Food</h4>
As our lives change and evolve, many times our relationship with food does the same. When we’re excited and feeling great, unhappy and down in the dumps, more often than not food is tied in there somehow. Knowing yourself and your relationship with food can be the key you need to stay right where you want to.
Take the time to get to know yourself and your relationship with food. Does your mood impact your eating habits? Do you ever look to food for comfort? Knowing how your mind and emotions contribute to your eating habits can help you to navigate your diet when life throws you for a loop.
<h3>Takeaway Point</h3>
Your experience with weight maintenance is completely individual to you. Whether you’re an old pro or new to the game, the weight maintenance phase is a beautiful place to be. Not only is it freeing to fully accept yourself and realize that you’re at a perfectly healthy weight for you, but it can sometimes show that all of your hard work thus far has truly paid off.
<h3>Contribute!</h3>
I would love to hear from you – what has your experience been with weight maintenance? I’m sure there are plenty of others out there who would love to hear about your experience too. As always, you can connect with us on Instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/nutritionstripped">@nutritionstripped</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/nutritionstrippederica">@nutritionstrippederica</a> and #nutritionstripped #nswellnesscoaching.
Erica Carneglia, MS, RDN, LDN
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12 Mistakes to Avoid After Finishing a Colon Cleanse

You just finished a cleanse and have taken an essential step toward becoming a healthier version of yourself, so congratulations! And, now, the only thing you’re planning post-cleanse is how you’ll indulge, right?
<h2>Whoa, not so fast!</h2>
You won’t keep your post-detox glow by returning to your old ways and jumping back into a diet filled with dense, fried, gluten-rich fatty foods. “Breaking a cleanse correctly is almost as important as the cleanse itself,” says <a href="https://www.gaiam.com/blogs/discover/post-detox-dilemma-breaking-the-cleanse">holistic chef Adina Niemerow</a>.
She goes on to explain that it’s important to end your detox gradually, slowly incorporating healthy foods back into your diet: “It might sound like the cleanse after the cleanse, but it’s important if you want to maintain those detox benefits,” she says.
Just as you carefully prepared for your cleanse and successfully completed it, finishing a <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/fiber-cleanse-capsules-natural.html">natural colon cleanse</a> and embracing the new, healthier, stronger, more vibrant version of you requires even more work. You have an excellent opportunity to not slip back into any bad habits. Here you will learn what to avoid after your cleanse.
<h2>Mistakes to Avoid</h2>
Coming off the cleanse too quickly As a rule of thumb, you should try to <a href="https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9863/doing-a-cleanse-dont-forget-these-10-essential-tips.html">take twice as many days to come out of the cleanse</a> as you were on the cleanse. This will ensure that you don’t hurt your new, highly absorbable, digestive system.
Not hydrating enough 
By <a href="https://www.byrdie.com/what-to-do-after-a-cleanse">drinking 16 ounces of lemon water each morning</a>, you have an easy and effective detoxification strategy to incorporate into your daily routine. For starters, your body needs water for proper hydration. When you add lemon, you boost water’s detoxifying properties. Lemons are a natural detoxifier, and they help stimulate your liver’s natural enzymes, helping your body flush out toxins.
Not taking digestive enzymes or a probiotic 
It’s essential that the beneficial bacteria in our gut are allowed to function to provide optimal digestive health. Through the use of antibiotics, consumption of toxic-laden foods, not to mention chronic overeating, we essentially destroy the friendly bacteria in our gut. It’s recommended that you take a high-count probiotic supplement to restore the proper internal balance. Digestive <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/professional-strength-probiotics.html">supplements from the Hallelujah Diet®</a> promote complete digestive health. These should be taken first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.
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Not seeking out fruits and vegetables <a href="https://www.livestrong.com/article/247378-the-best-fruits-vegetables-for-cleansing/">Many fruits and vegetables are beneficial</a> for cleansing your digestive system. The most effective vegetables are those from the cruciferous family—big, leafy greens. These include broccoli, kale, brussel sprouts, bok choy, cauliflower, collard greens, horseradish, and watercress. Brightly colored fruits tend to have high amounts of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, while others are high in fiber and micronutrients.
Not eating the best foods with which to break your cleanse <a href="https://www.gaiam.com/blogs/discover/post-detox-dilemma-breaking-the-cleanse">Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman says</a>, “I always find it helpful to break a cleanse with easy-to-digest foods.” These can include steamed or puréed vegetables or lightly sautéed greens, as well as proteins such as nuts, legumes, tofu, or seeds. It is best to eat in this manner for the three days following your last day of juice cleansing.
Going back to the Standard American Diet (SAD) Meat, in particular, is <a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/health-news/why-do-i-feel-awful-when-i-stop-eating-meat">loaded with toxic substances</a>: antibiotics, growth hormones, accumulated poisons imbedded in artery-clogging fat, and more. If you plan to re-introduce meat into your diet, holistic chef Adina Niemerow recommends doing so slowly. Start with organic poultry rather than beef or fish, which can contain mercury. Or don’t add it back at all.
Too rapidly increasing meal sizes 
The most effective way to <a href="https://www.byrdie.com/what-to-do-after-a-cleanse">prevent bingeing after a cleanse</a> is to ensure that you eat or drink every three hours. Snacks and meals should include both a protein and a healthy fat; both of which will help keep you satiated for longer periods.
Too quickly going back to consuming alcohol and coffee 
While <a href="https://www.livestrong.com/article/314687-how-does-wine-affect-a-detox-diet/">alcohol is considered toxic</a> and removed from your body during a cleanse, organic coffee has numerous health benefits and can <a href="https://www.deathwishcoffee.com/blogs/news/cut-back-on-coffee-cleanse">gradually be reintroduced into your diet</a>.
Not exercising 
It is not easy to ignore the <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-benefits-of-exercise">many benefits of exercising</a>. Gentle walks or yoga are especially beneficial for the low energy days that might follow your cleanse.
Not going for a massage 
This is a wonderful way of <a href="https://www.urbanmassage.com/editorial/how-can-you-detox-with-a-massage/">speeding up the disposal of toxins out of your body</a>. Not only does it feel great, but it will help you sleep better, too.
Not going out into the sun 
<a href="https://www.myhdiet.com/healthnews/health-news/two-types-of-vitamin-d-that-you-need-to-know-about/">Direct sunlight on our bodies provides many benefits</a>, and vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, boosts our immune system and helps prevent cancer. Try to get at least 15 minutes of sunshine a day without sunscreen.
Not getting enough sleep 
<a href="https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/sleep-deprivation-and-deficiency">Getting enough quality sleep</a> at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, and quality of life.
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<h2>But Isn’t a Cleanse Only About Digestion?</h2>
Some of these mistakes do not seem to affect your digestive system directly, right? Well, the hidden truth of all they do might astound you! Your digestive system is very delicate after a cleanse, having digested a very different diet for days. It feels as if your body has been entirely focused on pushing out those toxins and healing. This means that if you choose to binge on high-fat, high-sugar, hard-to-digest foods, you will not only feel the physical repercussions—think stomach cramps, headaches, bloating—but you will hamper the progress you have made while cleansing.
Everyone knows the gut is responsible for digesting food, but did you know it also performs other essential functions? Your gut also holds something referred to as “The Second Brain,” which comprises <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/201110/your-backup-brain">microbiomes and the enteric nervous system</a>. This “Backup Brain,” which runs through your gut, regulates your mood (it supplies over 95% of the mood-boosting serotonin!).
<h2>The Takeaway</h2>
As you will discover, the functioning of your digestive system affects every process in your body, which means that the side effects of poor gut health can show up anywhere. Post-cleanse, don’t simply dive right back into your old ways of making poor food choices. Instead, take this as an opportunity to start anew, <a href="https://shop.myhdiet.com/">focusing your diet on plant-based, vegetable-rich meals</a>. Enjoy your new healthier, stronger more glowing version of you!
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12 Mistakes to Avoid After Finishing a Colon Cleanse

You just finished a cleanse and have taken an essential step toward becoming a healthier version of yourself, so congratulations! And, now, ...