3 Day Refresh
Review
In my 15 months of being a coach, I have had not one person return any of the Beachbody products or programs purchased due to dissatisfaction. The company is outstanding to work for and they produce legit products. So when Beachbody released the 3 Day Refresh, I was VERY excited to give it a try!
When I received it in the mail I was beyond impressed with the packaging! Unlike most cleanses or fasts, this box had everything organized by day along with a little calendar on the inside of the box so you could get a quick glance to see what your day looked like. There was a booklet that laid everything out so all you had to do was fill in the blanks with what you were going to eat from the nutrition guide, it made preparation super easy!
The recipes were simple and the food list was great. I got to eat hummus, almond butter, and avocado as my good fats, lots of great veggies, and fruits.
Day 1: I started out great. Eating fruits, veggies, and good fats isn't a problem for me because I have a fairly clean diet to begin with. I stay away from added sugars, drink black coffee, and enjoy my Shakeology. It was a pretty easy day.
The fiber sweep shake did make me gag... it wasn't the flavor but the texture. Definitely got thick, quick! I anticipated being in the bathroom all afternoon like Harry in Dumb in Dumber... but it was quite the opposite.
I stayed hydrated, drinking around a gallon of water and even had to add in another serving of veggies and healthy fat.
Night of Day 1 I didn't sleep well but woke up with a ton of energy for day 2.
Day 2: I started out with a huge burst of energy... I had not had a BM in 24 hours which was very concerning for me because that is VERY rare. Around 11 am I got hit with severe stomach pains, headache, and irritability. I laid down but my energy was zapped.
I made my dinner hoping that would help but it only made me feel worse.
I continued with the shakes and tried to finish for the day. I was hoping another Fiber Sweep shake would kick in and start working but no luck. The Vanilla Fresh was a great tasting shake but I couldn't finish it, I felt so awful.
I made sure I stayed hydrated, drinking more water than required but still had no luck with feeling better.
Night of Day 2 and I was up the majority of the night, exhausted and still no BM.
Day 3: Woke up feeling drained, not refreshed at all. I was so frustrated because every single person I have known that has done this cleanse has absolutely LOVED it! I was also extremely irritable for many reasons but the main reason because I still had not had a BM.
I decided my health on Day 3 was not the best and that I needed to make some coffee to help my situation... I also ate some turkey sausage and decided to not finish the cleanse due to exhaustion, irritability, and no movement with my bowels.
I ate veggies, fruits, and healthy fats throughout the day along with my daily Shakeology and was feeling back to normal by the end of day 3 and finally had my first BM.
RESULTS: Although I did not finish the 3 day Refresh, I lost 2.2 lbs. It wasn't really worth the weight loss because I am not really interested in losing weight - I just wanted to "refresh" my system. I have kept the 2.2 lbs off since Friday but as I mentioned earlier, I keep a pretty clean diet.
TAKE-AWAY: What I learned from the 3 Day Refresh is that not all products that are helpful for others will be helpful or beneficial to me. If I've learned anything as a Health & Fitness Coach it is that our bodies are all so very different and need different things to refresh, establish healthy habits, and jump start weight loss.
I fully stand behind Beachbody and the 3 Day Refresh - it is a great product, high quality and has been super beneficial for many people. It just wasn't right for me. I have had several customers buy the cleanse and have been very honest in my experience with it but have also encouraged them with other success stories from clients and coaches.
If you'd like more information on the 3 Day Refresh program, feel free to check out my website: www.teambeachbody.com/hillarymayne or email me at hillarymayne@gmail.com for more information!
