Alright, here we go! I started today so excited to begin my 30 day cleanse.  Still a little bit skeptical about the whole thing, I began.  If you know me at all, you know that I can’t simply force myself to eat or drink something that doesn't taste good.  I have to say that I was very nervous when I opened the shakes and other items that I needed to use.  I made my first drink, the Ionix Supreme, and I have to say that I was extremely delighted with the taste! I had no problem at all drinking it, and, in fact, it tasted like a low-sugar kind of fruit drink.  It was not bad at all.  I can’t say that it’s the best tasting thing in the world, but it was actually a pleasant drink.

After some time had passed I had my first shake I started today with Chocolate.  Since I love smoothies, I decided to not only add water, but go ahead and blend it with ice.  For a powder only mixed with water and ice, that simply was the best tasting smoothie I've had. I really enjoyed it.  If I had my way, I’d have had more sugar in it, but since that defeats the entire purpose, I must say that it was good.  I had absolutely no problem drinking the entire thing.

   I can’t say honestly that I wasn't hungry during the day, but I also can’t say that I was ravished either.  I was definitely craving some food in the in-between moments, but I found some good snacks to hold me over.  Even as I write this before bed, I definitely could enjoy a big bowl of ice cream with potato chips…haha. But, the goal is not for me to live the same as I've been living.  It’s to have some self-control and honor God with my body.  I don’t need everything that I want.  That is for sure.

As for my energy levels, I couldn't tell a difference yet.  Hopefully that will change as I get further into it.  Of course, going to bed on time also might help in that area!

Thanks for reading…Are you ready to join me yet? Let me know if you’re interested!

2 Corinthians 2:14—But thanks be to God who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ, and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.