Meal Plans
I have decided that it's just too much to figure out what I'm going to eat for 10 days during my cleanse. So instead I am taking it in 5-day chunks.
The Herbal Cleanse I bought (see past posts for link) includes 5 Fiber Drink Mixes, Herbal Supplements and Probiotic Supplements. They give you a schedule for when to consume what and I included them in my meal plans below.
For the cleanse, I am NOT supposed to eat any sugar, fried or processed food. I am also supposed to eat 10 servings of fruits/vegetables and drink 8 glasses of water a day. {1 serving of fruit constitutes about a 1/2 cup and 1 serving of vegetables is 1/2 cup cooked or 1 cup raw}
It also says that you should not consume "white" carbs. So Whole Grain rice, bread, pasta, etc. is OK to eat.
I will not be cooking anything with butter or olive oil and will be staying away from artificial sugars ( bye-bye crystal light )
Here is my grocery list for the first 5 days {keep in mind I am buying for 2 people since Jon is doing it with me. That is why it seems like I spent a lot of money on groceries!}
[I already had Chicken, Protein Powder, Shredded Cheese, Tilapia, Whole Grain Bread, Whole Grain Rice, Whole Grain Pasta and Tomato Sauce so they are not included in the grocery list]
Produce:
Light Orange Juice (to mix with my fiber drink) I got Tropicana Trop50
Lettuce (for salads)
Lettuce Head
2 Whole Tomatoes
Cherry Tomatoes
2 Cucumbers
Grapes, Bananas, Watermelon, Cantaloupe
Asparagus
Zucchini
Bell Peppers
Mushrooms
Cold:
3 Dozen Eggs
Reduced Fat Provolone Slices
Frozen:
Corn
Deli:
Fresh Ham Slices
Miscellaneous:
Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
The total came out to be around $80 (for 2 people) so 1 person should be able to do it for under $50.
I also made a rough eating plan for the next 5 days. I am in no way, shape or form a dietician! I just know how to follow guidelines and know what is healthy/unhealthy. This can be modified if there are foods that you may not like. This is just how I plan to do the next 5 days:
Monday
Breakfast:
2 Eggs, 1 Egg white with Shredded Sharp Cheddar
Fiber mix with 1 Cup Orange Juice
Lunch:
Salad w/ Tomatos and Cucumbers topped with Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
1 Cup Watermelon/Cantaloupe
Dinner:
Lettuce Wrapped Fajitas (Chicken, Peppers, and Mushrooms)
1 Cup Asparagus
Snacks:
Protein Shake (before weight lifting) (1 scoop protein, a splash of orange juice, fresh fruit and ice)
1 Cup Grapes
Herbal Pill before bed
Tuesday
Breakfast:
2 Eggs, 1 Egg White with Shredded Sharp Cheddar
Fiber mix with 1 Cup Orange Juice
Lunch (this is during my long class days):
Ham Sandwich on Whole Grain Bread w/ Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Provolone Cheese
1 Cup Grapes
Dinner:
Whole Grain Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Mushrooms
1 Cup Asparagus
Snacks:
1 Cup Watermelon/Cantaloupe
1 Cup Sliced Zucchini (baked)
Herbal Pill Before Bed
Wednesday
Breakfast:
2 Eggs, 1 Egg White with Shredded Sharp Cheddar
Fiber mix with 1 Cup Orange Juice
Lunch:
Salad w/ Tomatos and Cucumbers topped with Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
1 Banana
Dinner:
Tilapia
1 Cup Whole Grain Vegetable Rice
1 Cup Asparagus
Snacks:
1 Cup Corn
1 Cup Watermelon/Cantaloupe
Herbal Pill Before Bed
Thursday
Breakfast:
{Take Probiotic Pill 30 Before Eating Breakfast}
2 Eggs, 1 Egg White with Shredded Sharp Cheddar
Lunch (this is during my long class days):
Ham Sandwich on Whole Grain Bread w/ Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Provolone Cheese
1 Banana
Dinner:
Lettuce Wrapped Burgers w/ Mushrooms and Provolone Cheese
1 Cup Asparagus
Snacks:
1 Cup Grapes
1 Cup Zucchini Slices (baked)
Herbal Pill Before Bed
Friday
Breakfast:
{Take Probiotic Pill 30 Before Eating Breakfast}
2 Eggs, 1 Egg White with Shredded Sharp Cheddar
Lunch:
Salad w/ Tomatos and Cucumbers topped with Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
1 Cup Grapes
Dinner:
Whole Grain Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Mushrooms
Snacks:
Protein Shake (before weight lifting)
1 Cup Corn
Herbal Pill Before Bed
Check back tomorrow because I will be sharing my Publix/CVS Coupon Shopping Trip!
