Day 2 out of 3 of Glow Bio's Level 1 Cleanse is complete!
We feel amazing!!
One of the surprisingly fun parts of this cleanse was making that stop in Glow every morning to pick up our juices. (Of course, you can have your cleanse delivered to your doorstop, but the shop is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Pilates Platinum's Hollywood Studio so it was just as convenient for us to pick up our juices.) The vibe in Glow was energetic, no matter what time we stopped in-- full of happy faces coming in and out, with a helpful and knowledgeable staff, and a sunny outdoor patio area. It's no wonder why everyone was in such great spirits, we were too after all of the juices!
We stopped by Glow for our Day 2 Set and everything was waiting for us in the fridge, labeled and packaged together in a little box with handles, and put in order. It couldn't be easier to follow along, and if we were ever confused, we could reference our Cleansing Guide that we were given on the first day. Joanna from Glow greeted us again that morning and genuinely cared about how we were feeling. She asked us how the cleanse was going, and if we had any questions. We talked about our favorite products and she taught us more about all of the ingredients, and specific benefits, of each juice, booster, and of course, GGS. We even chatted about Glow's raw food options for after the cleanse. We cannot wait to try the Kale Avacado Salad! But first, Day 2… :)
Day 2 of our Level 1, 3-Day Cleanse included:
1. GGS (our new fav!)
seasonal greens, apple, pear, banana, lemon
2. Supreme Soother Booster
raw aloe, turmeric, lime
3. Power Green Juice with Probiotics
kale, cucumber, celery, lemon, parsley
4. Detoxified with Probiotics
pineapple, cucumber, mint
5. Supreme Soother Booster
raw aloe, turmeric, lime
6. Rainforest Acai Beauty
acai, pre-hydrated chia seeds, blueberries, raw spouted almond milk
7. Immunity Shot
lemon, cayenne, ginger, stevia
8. GGS
seasonal greens, apple, pear, banana, lemon
(7:30am) Day 2 here we go! Glow opens at 8am on the weekdays, so we began with hot lemon water and started our morning work. We didn't wake up starving, but we aren't saying we weren't counting down the minutes until we could drink our morning GGS!
(8:30am) Yes! GGS! Officially our new favorite morning smoothie. Yesterday's set had us start and end our day with this delicious (and filling) bottle of green goodness and we were so happy that Day 2 included GGS as the first drink of the day again. We worked all morning with our bottle and straw beside us, chewing the smoothie, and feeling refreshed and energized. A huge surprise? We didn't even think about our daily morning cup of coffee!
(10:30am) Time for a pick-me-up, the first booster for today's cleanse was the Supreme Soother Booster. This one is a little thicker, and full of turmeric, lime and aloe. The little booster bottles are so cute! You've got to really shake it up before you drink it because the turmeric settles at the bottom. If you're not a fan of aloe, this one might not be your favorite, but as you sip (or "shoot") this booster you feel how good it is for you. We were a little hungry this morning, after a morning jog along Santa Monica beach, so even though the booster was a great post-run drink, we were anxiously waiting for our next bigger juice!
(11:00am) We (barely) waited 30 minutes, which we felt was long enough between juices to start our next new drink: Power Green Juice with Probiotics. This was our first time having the Power Green Juice and it was so clean and green, you could totally tell it is nothing but veggies. Joanna informed us that there's actually some lemon in the juice too, but it's considered pure liquid nutrition! It's full of dark leafy greens and it's a powerful source of enzymes, minerals, and vitamins, without any sweeteners. We enjoyed this as a morning drink, but were missing the extra smoothies that came with Day 1.
(12:00pm) Maybe it was because we woke up energized enough to go on a run, or maybe it was because we missed our mid-day Youth Fountain Smoothie (still one of our favorites!), but we were jonsein' for another drink just an hour after our Power Green Juice. So, even though it's suggested to space our juices 2 hours apart throughout the day, it's also recommended to listen to your body, and make sure you're feeling satisfied and not hungry. We loved the Detoxifier with Probiotics. This one was refreshing and quenched our thirst immediately. It tasted much sweeter compared to Power Green, but it's still loaded with nutrients. The Detoxifier was just what we needed to get through our afternoon meetings. Joanna told us that the Detoxifier is one of her clients' favorite post-workout drinks, and is also included in the Bundle of Fitness. We agree it's a great choice if you're looking for a juice to grab after a Pilates Platinum class. :)
(3:30pm) We were feeling great all afternoon and didn't even notice it was already time for our next drink! A good hint is to set an alarm on your phone to remind you when it's time for your next juice. We're always on the go, so we also made sure to have a small cooler on hand (like this one from Built or the Cooler Tote from Glow), as well as straws and a bag of ice so we could get to our next destination, with cold fresh juice on hand. We even brought the Supreme Soother Booster with us to a restaurant for a late lunch meeting. We may have been the only one not ordering a salad, or even coffee or tea, (will power!) but we were definitely satisfied with lemon water and our Supreme Soother Booster. It pays to be prepared for the day so you can stay on track with your cleanse!
(4:00pm) We lasted just another 30 minutes before we were ready for our next treat. We were really looking forward to this one, especially because we heard it's Joanna from Glow's favorite, and it's loaded with blueberries and acai! We absolutely loved Rainforest Acai Beauty! It was thick and filling, and you could really "chew" the smoothie so we felt extra satisfied. We were thankful that we packed the cooler because we were were just wrapping up visiting the Pilates Platinum Brentwood studio, and enjoyed the Rainforest Acai Beauty smoothie while driving to the Santa Monica studio.
(6:00pm) Time for our Immunity Shot! This one is so good. The spicy cayenne kick gets us every time! This booster isn't just a great compliment to the cleanse, it's a perfect health boost for if you're ever on the verge of a cold. We're so happy to have learned about the Immunity Shot and will be scooping one up next time we feel the slightest bit fatigued or under the weather. We finished up some work in time to take a class at the Santa Monica studio! Luckily this cleanse had us feeling energized and fully satisfied and we were totally up to the challenging planks and lunges during class.
(8:00pm) What a perfect way to end our day! Pilates followed by the amazing GGS! This is seriously such a delicious and healthy smoothie that's sweet enough you forget you're consuming so many greens! I know we've been raving about the GGS since the first drink of Day 1, but it really is that good. We're hoping Day 3 includes it, too! If it doesn't…can we add it?!
We can officially check off Day 2! Feeling great on the inside and the outside. We haven't had to change-up our daily schedule much at all, except for packing our cooler if we'll be out of the office for a few hours, but we're used to planning ahead to be healthy so it's been an easy addition to our routine. We're already feeling a bit sad that the cleanse is almost over. It must be a sign of a successful second day.
We'll be starting our last day today, and will report back again tomorrow morning. How many of you have joined the cleanse? We'd love to hear how your personal experience is going and what you think of Glow Bio! Please share in the comments below, or email us at pilatesplushbv@gmail.com.
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