{"id":5802,"date":"2015-05-27T04:28:03","date_gmt":"2015-05-27T10:28:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/?p=5802"},"modified":"2015-05-27T21:36:40","modified_gmt":"2015-05-28T03:36:40","slug":"what-im-doing-for-two-weeks-of-the-smoothie-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/?p=5802","title":{"rendered":"What I&#8217;m Doing for Two Weeks of the Smoothie Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m super looking forward to June, for a lot of reasons. Maybe because summer becomes official. Or one of my best friends is getting married. Or because of the dozens of smoothie recipes I&#8217;m excited to try&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;Or maybe it&#8217;s because I&#8217;m beginning to feel like myself again. I&#8217;m finding joy in creation, getting stronger, and learning more about the things I&#8217;m interested in. For the first time in almost four months, I did an<!--more--> actual workout (not just a walk!). It felt good, but it was humbling to realize how weak I am now.<\/p>\n<p>Since <a title=\"My car accident\" href=\"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/2015\/03\/19\/in-a-car-accident\/\" target=\"_blank\">my car accident<\/a>, I&#8217;ve felt like a lesser version of myself&#8230;so it&#8217;s wonderful to feel motivated and to be doing more creative projects&#8230;more like me. I&#8217;ve been praying for God to give me more joy and He&#8217;s been so faithful to do that.<\/p>\n<p>However, I do feel the &#8220;pull&#8221; to do some detoxing. I think back to all the drugs\/toxins I&#8217;ve taken in the last few months, and while I&#8217;m thankful for their ability to dull pain, I know that as drugs kill the &#8220;bad things&#8221;, they also get rid of a lot of the good stuff (i.e.good bacteria) too.<\/p>\n<p>So for the first two weeks of the Colourful Smoothie Challenge, I&#8217;m doing <a title=\"Philosophie 14-day Cleanse\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/philosophiecleanse\" target=\"_blank\">Philosophie&#8217;s Cleanse<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eo8cuNUMbSE\" height=\"315\" width=\"510\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m really quite stoked about it. I&#8217;ve done Sophie&#8217;s <a title=\"5-day Philosophie Cleanse\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/philosophiecleanse\" target=\"_blank\">5-day Cleanse<\/a> before and I really enjoyed it. The recipes are good, so its not like you&#8217;re eating rabbit food and are hungry all the time. And there are lots of good smoothie recipes&#8230;and you know that&#8217;s\u00a0 what I&#8217;m all about!<\/p>\n<p>The cleanse comes with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4-ounce packages of Green Dream and Cacao Magic Superfood + Protein Powders<\/li>\n<li>2-ounce package of Berry Bliss Superfood + Protein Powder<\/li>\n<li>14-day supply of Garden of Life RAW Probiotic Pills to support the body\u2019s detoxification process<\/li>\n<li>14 Triple Leaf Cleansing and Revitalizing Herbal Detox Teas<\/li>\n<li>2 Detox Bath Formulas<\/li>\n<li>comprehensive Cleanse Booklet that details a menu plan, quick and easy recipes, and tips to help you navigate your 14-day cleanse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more info, check out Sophie&#8217;s <a title=\"Cleanse FAQ page\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thephilosophie.com\/pages\/faq\" target=\"_blank\">Cleanse FAQ page<\/a> and <a title=\"How to Decided What Cleanse is Right for You\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thephilosophie.com\/blogs\/philosophie-blog\/16097776-which-cleanse-is-right-for-me\" target=\"_blank\">how to decide what cleanse is right for you<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5804\" alt=\"Cacao Magic Superfood by Philosophie\" src=\"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Cacao-Magic-Superfood-by-Philosophie-510x340.jpg\" width=\"510\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Cacao-Magic-Superfood-by-Philosophie-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Cacao-Magic-Superfood-by-Philosophie-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>My favourite of her superfoods is the <a title=\"Cacao Magic\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thephilosophie.com\/products\/cacao-magic\" target=\"_blank\">Cacao Magic<\/a>&#8230; It has little bits of cacao nibs in the mix, which actually has had me eating the powder straight. Yah, I did that.. It also has Chinese medicinal mushrooms- reishi, cordyceps, chaga&#8230;as well as maca, cacao powder &amp; nibs, chia seeds, tocos and fresh vanilla. Superfood heaven.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5807\" alt=\"Green Dream Superfood by Philosophie\" src=\"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Green-Dream-Superfood-by-Philosophie-510x340.jpg\" width=\"510\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Green-Dream-Superfood-by-Philosophie-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Green-Dream-Superfood-by-Philosophie-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I probably use <a title=\"Green Dream\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thephilosophie.com\/products\/green-dream-8oz\" target=\"_blank\">Green Dream<\/a> the most. It goes well in every smoothie and I like to dust a little on my salads too! It contains spirulina (you know how I feel about that!), fresh vanilla pod, raw vegan sprouted protein powder (hemp), maca (balances mood, high in iron and protein), tocos (vit.E), chia seeds, mesquite and chlorella.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5803\" alt=\"Berry Bliss Superfood by Philosophie\" src=\"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Berry-Bliss-Superfood-by-Philosophie-510x340.jpg\" width=\"510\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Berry-Bliss-Superfood-by-Philosophie-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Berry-Bliss-Superfood-by-Philosophie-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Berry Bliss\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thephilosophie.com\/collections\/superfood-blends\/products\/berry-bliss\" target=\"_blank\">Berry Bliss<\/a> goes well in everything fruity. I&#8217;m loving it in my strawberry protein shakes&#8230;its high antioxidants, protein, vitamin A, and contains camu camu\u2014on of the best forms of vitamin C. There&#8217;s also the highest quality, sprouted, raw brown rice protein powder &#8211; a perfect combination (superfood + protein powder), if you ask me!<\/p>\n<p>So if you want to join me in doing the 5-day (or 14-day challenge!) sometime during this <a title=\"Colourful Smoothie Challenge 2015\" href=\"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/2015\/05\/25\/announcing-the-2015-colourful-smoothie-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\">Colourful Smoothie Challenge<\/a> &#8211; it would be so fun doing this together!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Philosophie 14-day Cleanse\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/philosophiecleanse\" target=\"_blank\">Philosophie Cleanse<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What I especially love about her superfoods is how convenient they are! Instead of grabbing an armload of supplements and adding a teaspoon of each to your morning smoothie (which is what I used to do), she takes the tediousness (and expense!) out of using\/buying lots of supplements. In her blend, your favourite superfoods are mixed together. I heart Sophie, she is such a gentle spirit, and I love her product line. Get excited, because later in the month she&#8217;ll be coming onto Colourful Palate for an interview! &lt;3<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5809\" alt=\"Have a Smoothie fest with Colourful Palate\" src=\"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Have-a-Smoothie-fest-with-Colourful-Palate-510x340.jpg\" width=\"510\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Have-a-Smoothie-fest-with-Colourful-Palate-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Have-a-Smoothie-fest-with-Colourful-Palate-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Read about my first time doing the 5-day Cleanse&#8230;<br \/>\n<a title=\"Philosophie Cleanse, Part 1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/2013\/01\/03\/philosophie-cleanse-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\">Philosophie Cleanse, Part 1<br \/>\n<\/a><a title=\"Philosophie\" href=\"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/2013\/01\/07\/philosophie-cleanse-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Philosophie Cleanse, Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ALSO, if you haven&#8217;t signed up for the Colourful Smoothie Challenge yet, <a title=\"Colourful Smoothie Challenge 2015\" href=\"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/2015\/05\/25\/announcing-the-2015-colourful-smoothie-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\">do it here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5805\" alt=\"Do you want to join the Colourful Smoothie Challenge - drink a smoothie a day and want some vanity pounds slip away! Smoothies\" src=\"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Do-you-want-to-join-the-Colourful-Smoothie-Challenge-drink-a-smoothie-a-day-and-want-some-vanity-pounds-slip-away-Smoothies-510x510.jpg\" width=\"510\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Do-you-want-to-join-the-Colourful-Smoothie-Challenge-drink-a-smoothie-a-day-and-want-some-vanity-pounds-slip-away-Smoothies-510x510.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Do-you-want-to-join-the-Colourful-Smoothie-Challenge-drink-a-smoothie-a-day-and-want-some-vanity-pounds-slip-away-Smoothies-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Do-you-want-to-join-the-Colourful-Smoothie-Challenge-drink-a-smoothie-a-day-and-want-some-vanity-pounds-slip-away-Smoothies-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.colourfulpalate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Do-you-want-to-join-the-Colourful-Smoothie-Challenge-drink-a-smoothie-a-day-and-want-some-vanity-pounds-slip-away-Smoothies.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m off to visit some family for the weekend, so I&#8217;ll be back to blogging on the 1st day of the Challenge! Here&#8217;s to June and a magical summer!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Have you heard of Philosophie before, or tried any of her products? Which one would you try?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<address>\u00a0Disclosure: Sometimes I use affiliate links, which funds my smoothie addiction and helps me bring fun stuff like this to Colourful Palate. &lt;3<\/address>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m super looking forward to June, for a lot of reasons. Maybe because summer becomes official. Or one of my best friends is getting married. Or because of the dozens of smoothie recipes I&#8217;m excited to try&#8230; &#8230;Or maybe it&#8217;s because I&#8217;m beginning to feel like myself again. I&#8217;m finding joy in creation, getting stronger, and learning more about the things I&#8217;m interested in. 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