Embarking on a wellness journey often requires stepping out of one's comfort zone: Cold Plunging, HIIT training, HOTWORX, etc. As someone who loves a good bio hack, I decided to undertake a another 3-day juice cleanse with Squeezed. Delivered in a cooler tote bag with ice packs, the 18 bottles were neatly organized and labeled for each day. Here's a candid account of my 72 hours! And if you are ready for a cleanse - you HAVE TO TRY SQUEEZED!

Day 1: Back in Familiar Waters

Morning: Starting with Juice #1, a vibrant blend of beet, apple, pineapple, carrot, orange, ginger, and lemon. I usually dont “eat” till 11am, but I had to juice by 9am. I was getting hungry. I had Juice #2 for snack- it was good and spicy. Spice is suposed to help speed the metabolic process.
Midday: Hunger set it! I had to have banana and my ENERGY Juice- My Favorite! It is cashew milk and cinnamon and Juice #3, combining coconut, pineapple, spinach, and apple, provided a tropical twist that kept me energized too!
Evening: At home its harder when you are “Snack Bitch” to your toddler; then the dinner witching hour! I was quickly outta juice and needed something more. I snuck some raw cashews- chewed them well, but according to ChatGBT I didn’t “break the cleanse”.

Day 2: Navigating Challenges

Morning: Woke up feeling more alert and less hungry!
Midday: Faced some hunger pains, but staying hydrated and focusing on the cleanse's purpose helped. More water today! I even got an energy boost at 3pm when I usually get a crash!
Evening: Noticed improved digestion and a clearer mind. Making dinner was TOUGH! I made chicken nachos (my favorite) and almost popped a chip that dropped into my mouth from muscle memory, but stopped! This cleanse is a mental challenge too!

Day 3: Reflecting on the Journey

Morning: Felt a sense of accomplishment and clarity. Today is my last day!
Midday: Energy levels remained consistent, and the juices continued to satisfy. I enjoyed my last cashew milk, sipping every last drop. Its so good! I might order for fun!
Evening:Final stretch! I celebrated dinner with a salad! I needed to chew something and thought a good first meal would be a salad! Nothing fancy- mixed bag from the grocery store. Just like Elaine I love a BIG SALAD!

Completing the 3-day Squeezed juice cleanse was both challenging and rewarding. I was experiencing tummy troubles from big work events and travel and needed this reset! If you need this reset too I encourage you to try SQUEEZED!

Take care of yourself so you can take care of others.

XoXo

Britt

Three hundred and sixty five days ago i would have never thought I would be working in healthcare let alone during a historical pandemic arguably the craziest of our time. When this all stared I remember going to and from hospitals seeing the “If you have traveled to China,” signs slowly pop up and then masks at the door, then the restrictions of anyone under 12 or flu like symptoms.

One morning meeting we got word the first positive case in a local hospital. We had to pull admission records, order Double PPE and begin to take it more seriously. Hospitals began restricting visitors all together and my role was changed, and soon my title.

Essential personnel. Getting free coffee and special grocery shopping hours are great if you have time to get there. The hours got longer and the rules changed rapidly. Of course, no one wants the virus and working in a Nursing home fighting all the stigmas this quickly became a new one. The safety of our loved ones at home and work is a 24/7 job; just because we clock out doesn’t mean we stop fighting the disease.

As I write this we remain non-positive. Which was a weird word concept for me to grasp. Positive comes with such a different connotation for me but when COVID takes over the frontal lobe you don’t look forward to seeing that word often. Everyday there are scares. From symptoms, to pending tests and accepting admissions from our partners in the community as ordered by the governor of the state of Arizona. But we do our best, that is all we can. But it is not just our responsibility.

Why am i scared to open up? Because we don’t know anything about COVID other than it’s name. Because someone who was tested negative in a Billion Dollar Famously Named Hospital while interacting with him today I had to wear full PPE. Because the grocery stores can’t keep food on our shelves how are the restaurants supposed to supply their needs and what about the hospitals and nursing homes that are ordered to care for your loved ones. Because you not wearing a mask and choosing to live a normal life is selfish in a time where we all need to work together. Because its is not just healthcare and first-responders who are risking their lives.

I feel like this is dividing us more than politics or religion. Protesters are marching the capitals and pages are being started to report those breaking the stay at home orders. But today we open up restaurants and beauty salons and clothing stores. Some with “rules” in place, but we don’t know what the future looks like. Tests are becoming more available but we need the antibody test not the swabs. Our spikes are flattening out, but we haven’t had a steady two week decrease. So please, stay home.

Stay Safe.

XoXo

Britt