An Isagenix Cleanse Day is a nutritionally supported intermittent fasting day and one of the fundamental components of any Isagenix System. Cleanse days produce many important benefits for our bodies.
Along with facilitating the release of unhealthy fat, cleanse days trigger your body’s natural cleansing mechanisms including autophagy (recycling old damaged cells) which supports rejuvenation and optimal wellness.
There’s no one single approach to cleanse days that is perfect for everyone. Tailoring your cleanse day to fit your schedule and personal preferences will help you have a better experience.
After some initial adjustment, many people start loving Isagenix cleanse days for the feeling of lightness in the body and the sense of serenity and focus that emerges in the mind undistracted with preparing food and eating.
Listen to your body, learn from each of your first cleanse days and adjust for the following ones.
Consider the following elements that you can tweak:
✿ The day of the week you choose to cleanse
Try cleansing on workdays vs. weekends, busy days vs. relaxed days, etc. and see what works best for you.
The days when you are moderately busy and have things to do, but at the same time, can take small breaks as needed, tend to work very well.
✿ Environment where you spend most of your cleanse day
You can cleanse at home, at work, or spend most of your cleanse day outdoors. Again, it’s a personal preference. The environment where you do not frequently see or smell tasty food will help you relax into your cleanse.
If you are the one who feeds the family, make some alternative arrangement for your cleanse day. Delegate this responsibility to other family members or have them go out for food.
✿ Activities you plan for the day
Having a written plan (a “to do” list) for the day will support a more relaxed state of mind. Cleanse days can give us the luxury of undivided focus so you can plan to complete a project that you have been postponing for a long time.
During your after work time, avoid draining activities (such as mindless scrolling of the news or social media). Instead choose activities that are nourishing for your body and soul such as a walk in the park, taking a light yoga class, scheduling a massage, or reading a book.
✿ Timing and amount of additional nutritional support
Do not neglect your 10 cleanse credits. Use Isagenix-recommended snacks throughout the day along with your required Cleanse for Life drink and Ionix Supreme. This will keep your energy steady and help with the cleansing process.
Some of the snacks mentioned in the Isagenix cleanse credit list are included in your program, others you can buy separately. You can also use almonds as a snack – count two almonds as 1 cleanse credit. A quarter of a green apple will work too – it is equal to 2 cleanse credits.
✿ Your mindset
It helps to focus your mind on all the wellness benefits of cleansing before and during your cleanse day.
Visualize all the environmental impurities leaving your system and all the old non-functional cells being recycled to build new healthy tissues. Feel new vital energy filling your body.
Repeat this visualisation if you start feeling weak on your cleanse day (accompanied by taking your next portion of the cleanse drink, Ionix, or one of the recommended snacks).
Depending on your previous lifestyle, your first cleanse days might be more challenging since you body will be adjusting to different nutritional patterns. Be gentle with yourself – give your body additional rest time if it asks for it.
Keep fine-tuning your cleansing routine, be patient and persistent. After some initial learning curve, you will be looking forward to your next cleanse day!