My Detox Diary days 3 and 4: Purifyne 7 day cleansing programme

Last night I dreamed about cheese smothered on crackers, melted on a jacket potato and huge chunks just calling to be eaten. I dreamed about kebabs, hot dogs and my favourite Chinese take away dish, which I ate until my hearts content and I was, understandably, in heaven.

If you’ve seen the National Lampoons European Vacation you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about.

However, waking up in the middle of the night and feeling nauseous from hunger I quickly remembered where I was and what I was doing this week.

Welcome to day three and four of my Detox diary.

After a bad nights sleep, which I usually only (ironically) have when I’ve had a big dinner the evening before, I expected to feel lethargic and wanting to crawl back into bed.

However, I’m extremely awake and had more than enough motivation to to do some very rare exercise. Admittedly it was only a run around the block at 7 this morning, but my body is definitely waking up to the idea, whereas reviously I would have just wanted to go back to bed after dropping my other half off at the station. I’m also raring to go swimming, which would have been impossible to think of even a week ago.

Having more energy is one of the benefits of the Purifyne programme, as are many other benefits, which I didn’t know a detox helped with. In fact there are many surprising ways in which cleansing can help you feel better.

This includes having stronger nails and shinier hair, which need a steady supply of nutrients to grow and remain strong. If your bloodstream contains toxins, they can make your hair dull and nails soft. By doing a juice cleanse you ensure that the toxins are removed from your bloodstream and that your hair and nails receive the right nutrients much easier.

A good cleanse will also restore your internal systems to health and replace any greyness or redness in your eyes with a sparkling white, and perhaps even lighten up the colour of your iris.

But have I seen any of these benefits yet?

Well my nails are definitely whiter and my hair is easier to manage, which is a miracle in itself. However, I don’t know whether its the lack of sleep but my eyes are looking more bloodshot than usual. My skin is still also quite spotty, and now I have some spots under my chin, which apparently shows that the detox is working.

Yesterday, as I hoped, was not as bad as Sunday and I didn’t get hungry until the afternoon, but during that time, my now flat stomach felt empty, so much so that even the cat food looked appealing.

After speaking to the owner of the company, I was also touched to get some positive texts from her telling me I was doing very well, which was encouragement in itself to continue.

Although I went to bed with a content tummy, the hunger obviously kicked in during the night. Funnily enough I’m also not hungry and what is more I’m not craving anything else but juice.

So has it been worth it so far? Well my energy level has definitely increased, and I’m back in my size 6 jeans, which have remained tucked away in the cupboard for the duration of my gym neglect.

At the same time I think its a good idea to start the programme at the weekend so you have a few days off to ease you into the process, especially if you’re vain and like a drink as much as I do.

I do have a feeling, that by this time next week, I’ll be glowing, slimmer and with hair that doesn’t resemble ex X Factor contestant’s Jamie Afro.

Read on tomorrow to see how I faired today and for more benefits of the programme.