Body Cleansing

In the midst of learning all about healthy living and keeping fit, the topic of body cleanses popped up. There are so many different ways to go about cleansing your body of toxins. Some people do it to lose weight, others truly want to be free of all the junk they've consumed. I've been focusing on the Blueprint Cleanse.

What is it?

There's a website where you can log in to create your account and pick how you want your cleanse to go. There are different options: Renovation, Foundation, Excavation. The three variations apply to what stage you are in cleansing and what exactly you wish to focus on.

How it works?

After picking your specific cleanse you order it and get it shipped to you. Your cleanse can last either 3, 5, or 10 days, depending on what you choose. You are sent bottles of raw juices and those are what you used to get rid of the toxins in your body. You are given six bottles for each day and drink them according to directions.

Day one: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
Day two: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
Day three: 1, 2, 3,4, 5, and 6


Choosing to cleanse is completely an individual decision. My only advice is to do your research and check out some testimonials before you jump into anything.

Healthy Alternatives

I've been doing my own grocery shopping for a couple weeks now. I think it's really important to not only buy the foods that are one sale but to choose things that will have positive affects on your body. It's kind of hard but I'm starting to cut out some of the things that are filled with GMOs and chemicals to change colors. I put together a little chart to help you guys pick the right things when you head out to do your food shopping.

Muay Thai

My brother, Michael, recently started training as a Muay Thai fighter. This is something that has become a main part of his schedule. I sat with him to talk about some of the health benefits of this interesting fitness technique.

Me: What inspired you to take on this new activity?
      Michael: I watched it at a young age and figured now that I'm able to join a gym, I should, and I thought I would be    
      good at it.
Me: Did the idea of health improvement influence your decision?
       Michael: Absolutely, that's one of the main reasons I joined, not to just fight but to get in shape, cause you're working                  
       out every part of your body.
Me: How often do you participate?
          Michael: Three times a week on average
Me: What makes Muay Thai more unique than other types of MMA fighting?
       Michael: The fact that you're using more parts of your body like fists, feet, elbows... no other sport really lets you do
        that.
Me: Have you noticed any physical/health changes since you started? Weight loss?
         Michael: More endurance, some weight loss and increased quickness. I'm in it for the long term benefits.
Me: Anything you want to share about Muay Thai?
        Michael: It's not only fighting, it's really like art. When you watch it you are fights but doing it you get a whole workout. I think that's a big misconception.