10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse Paperback – July 15, 2014

What an amazing book!Im not a believer of diets or drastic changes in you eating habits. That only means temporary change=body harm.Im a 31 y/o. No kids. Married. With a 7:30-5:00 job. A 40 min commute. And a fitbit watch to try to achieve at least 8,000 steps a day. In other words, Im kinda normal.I always was underweight. My ideal weight used to be 106-110. Im only 5ft. When I turned 26 my weight started to change due to bad eating habits. I went to 125, then 135 and finally 145. I started watching what I was eating about two years ago, but loosing that extra weight hasn't been easy.As per my primary doc, my ideal weight for my height and age should be 115-125. I dont know how to achieve that!I do not consume sugars/sweets because I simply dont like them. My weakness is beer and buffalo wings. I dont eat salty either, it became a habit after my dad got a heart surgery about ten years ago.My breakfast is usually tea with crackers, for lunch I like soup, and dinner varies. But I think dinner is what kills me. For the most part I cook a typical Hispanic meal: rice, beans, and some sort of meat. But when I don't cook, hubby and I just order food (pizza or Chinese).For about two years now, my weight hit the 130-135 mark. I have not been able to weight less than that.I decided to give this book a try not to achieve my ideal weight, I gave up on that a while ago. But to cleanse my system which I think is something I truly need.In just four days I already feel the difference: Im sleeping so much better. I have so much energy and somehow, Im always happy (Im like that famous grumpy cat, so a happy face is abnormal in my case haha).Giving up meats is not a challenge (I was vegetarian for about three years, until I developed rashes and a weak inmune system). Im not that much into dairy. Fruits are the love of my life. I love bread, but I can survive without it; same with pasta. But the beer??? Oh my! I love my beer at night. Yet, I have not missed it. Im fine without it ;)Weird craving Ive been having is salt. However, I love pickled veggies, so I guess thats where the craving comes from.What makes this program easy is that you are not deprived from eating at all. If you feel hungry you get to eat any veggies or fruits of your choice. You also get to eat hard boiled eggs, which I never ate those many before in my life hahaha. They are filling and very nutricious. The book does not mention a limit on eggs. I did some research and an average of 4-6 a day is completely healthy. I'm having three a day. I also snack on fruits and veggies that are not part of the smoothy of the day, that way I do not loose motivation.I am not doing the salt-water flush. Not my thing.! I will let my body do everything on its own. Im not adding sweetners either, but thats just because as I said before, I dont like sweets. Im drinking plenty of water which I always have, and a bought a variety of detox teas to switch flavors.Lastly, pretty much all my ingredients are organic. Ive been buying organic for years now. And I am not adding any protein to my smoothies. I rather to get that protein from organic eggs.I will update this post with more results. My experience is a good one. I completely suggest you try this program. The only side effect I experienced was a little rash by my lip. It went away in half hour and it happened on my first day. Another thing Im experiencing is something like hot-flashes hahaha... I just wake up sweating and with my body tempeture up. But I dont feel like is something bad. Maybe the sweat is the way my system is cleansing.By the way, I decided to take pics everyday. I want to see the difference my self. No filters used, filters dont cheat others but yourself! And, I decided to use the same outfit when taking the pictures so that the results are hopefully, more visible.Good luck trying the program!2/4/16UpdateHello everyone!I am sorry for not updating this post earlier. Believe it or not, I couldnt figure out how to do it + Im a busy girl.So, I uploaded all other pics.Since a succesful end to my cleanse, I have continued with the modified version (2 smoothies and a HEALTHY meal).My total loss was 10 pounds and I continue to be at 125. 125 is perfect in my case given my height and age. However, I am thinking about doing the cleanse again soon; not to lose weight, but to get rid of xmas/new yrs/vacation toxins :)I have to admit that my eating habits completely changed. I continue to crave fruits and veggies on a daily basis. To me that is the most interesting part of all. I continue to indulge on buffalo wings and beer over the weekends and my results continue to be the same. By The way, on the weekends I rarely drink smoothies; I eat 2-3 meals and feel just fine. However, and once again, my meals are healthy. I kinda became a pesquetarian, all I eat is fish and lots of veggies.On another note, I gave a try to three different things mentioned in the book: sea-salt water flush (I add a lime to it to make it easier to drink) and oh my if I recommend it, it makes me feel digestively clean :). I also bought Mag07 and wow! JJ Smith is right about those pills, is a great way to stay regular and help your digestive system stay healthy. Finally, I did the liver cleanse (8oz water and 2tbs apple cider vinegar) and my waist has gotten thinner.I continue to go to the book all the time. I get recipes from there, and I just go back to her various tips.Since, I bought another book with hundreds of green smoothie recipes. I like JJ Smith's recipes better because are less sweeter, but nonetheless, the other book helps me keep up with my routine too.I developed a method: Once a month I get a shopping list ready. I separate all recipes on ziploc bags and freeze them. The night before I take them out and done! I waste no time making my daily dose of health.I also bought a Ninja blender. Mine was a small one and I had to make a smoothie at a time (no time for that in the am). Im totally in love with my new blender because I make 2-3 cups of the same smoothie at once.Feel free to ask me questions.I continue to recommend the book. Im also very active in JJ Smith's twitter account because the program worked like a charm in my case. I love my new eating habits and how I feel in general, and thats all thanks to JJ Smith.Last note: people constantly compliment me on my skin and hair, people do notice my weight loss, and people continue to talk about how cheerful I am most of the time which I find hillarious given how grumpy I am ha!Best of luck to those considering the cleanse.

Update (2/18): I have lost 9lbs in 4 days! I lost 5lbs the first 24 hours and 2lbs the next two days. I have 12lbs to go. Stay tuned!Update (2/16): I had a family tragedy, which put me into a depressed tail spin. I gained all my weight back and found 10 more pounds (sigh). After a lot of soul searching, crying, and frustration, I remembered I had JJ’s book. So, I blew off the dust, yesterday (2/15), and started all over.This is what I did....1. I burned 2,100 calories, without exercising. And, normally, I have to walk 5 miles to burn that many calories.2. I drank half my body weight in water - throughout the day. And it was REAL easy, because my stomach wasn’t clogged up with food.3. I drank my Yogi Peach Detox tea4. I drank my 3 smoothies with a packet of Starkist Chink Light Tuna (low sodium with water), and a hard-boiled egg as a snack.I lost 5 pounds. I was NOT hungry AT ALL. I didn’t even miss not eating a big meal.Full Disclosure: I am 53 years old, on disability, due to depression, taking meds, which side effects include weight gain, and I’m going through menopause. If I can lose weight using this system ANYBODY can.Update (June 6, 2016) - I am in love with this meal plan! I have jumped off it a couple of times, to enjoy other foods, and my body immediately realizes that it craves the vegetables and fruits. I am seriously not interested in sugars, breads, or fried foods. I can even be around people eating ANYTHING and I am cool drinking water and waiting until it's time for my smoothie. I just don't crave foods anymore. I have WAY more energy. My menopause symptoms are almost hard to detect. And, I am 51 years old. So,I was truly struggling with hot flashes. My grey hair is not coming in as fast; although, my hair is GROWING! I have had multiple compliments that I look younger and healthier. My eyes are so much clearer.... And, last but certainly not least, I no longer crave alcohol! And, I honestly thought that a day without a martini was a day without sunshine (lol). I even invested in a Blendtec from Costco, where you can get it for lowest price. So, making smoothies is as easy as it comes. If you are interested in changing your relationship with food and no longer counting calories, look not further. Get JJ Smith's books (Lose Weight Without Exercising and 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse) and I PROMISE you, you will lose no less than 15 pounds in 1 month - IF you seriously follow the plan and walk at least 3 miles a day (or 7,500 steps) five days a week.Last week (May 18, 2016), I stepped on the scale and almost started crying. I have slowly gained 15 pounds, in 3 months, after paying a trainer $500/mo, for 3 months, to help me get in shape. In those 3 months with the trainer, I lost 15 pounds and gained muscle. I looked like I did in my early 40s! It took a lot of hard work. I ate like a rabbit. I felt guilty for any food cravings I had. I fought hard to resist the urge to sneak late-night snacks. Our family budge sacrificed a lot to get me a trainer. And, when the 3 months was over, it was over. I had to figure out a way to "fly solo"....., and I failed.I am 51 years old. I am going through CRAZY menopause. You name the symptoms, I have them.Out of desperation, I started looking on-line for self-help books, to help me re-train my late-night binges, having my nightly cocktail, and to gain control of my weight. And, some how I came across JJ Smith's book "Lose Weight Without Exercising". Yea...okay. Sure I can lose weight without exercising. Ain't nobody ever said that. I ain't ever read that ANYWHERE. And, I would be a stark raving idiot to believe the title. At first blush, I wanted to overlook the book, because it seemed too easy. However, I could not get past how many positive reviews the book received. So, I started reading them. Then, I started a "quest" on the internet to find out who this author was and to confirm if she is "credible"...., which I highly doubted.... But, she is CREDIBLE. Here book, and its contents, ARE the real deal.At the end of the day, I bought "Lose Weight Without Exercising" from Audible.com. I crammed, practically, the whole book into a one-day listening session. That same day, I discovered JJ Smith wrote another book, called "10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse". I went to the book store, the same day, and bought it. I started the cleanse on Friday, May 20.Today is Wednesday, May 25. I am down 11 pounds!!!! I have NO (Zero, Absolutemente Nada) cravings! I wake up, make my shake, put it in a Mason jar, make my green and detox teas, and drink them all down (within 30 minutes). And, I actually have to set an alarm to remind me to eat in 4 hours. Why? Because, I AM NOT HUNGRY!!! I am 100% satiated all day. If I do get hungry, I eat an apple and no sugar peanut butter. Or, I will eat a hard boiled egg and vegetables. Last night, I went too long without food and I felt nauseated. I could not figure out what was going on. My body needed food! It had been 6 hours since I ate! My bad :(. After eating, I immediately felt better, was able to go to bed and woke up feeling wonderful.I have nothing but praises for this book and the cleanse. I have already told 5 people. I have encouraged my husband to start the cleanse.I have benefited, in the following ways, past weight loss:1. My BMR is higher. I can do less and burn more calories.2. I am mentally stronger. I do not crave alcohol or any type of snacks;3. My critical thinking skills are sharper;4. My digestive system is razor sharp (no constipation, no bloating, and no cramping);5. I do not feel weighed down in my belly (during the day, or in the evening before I go to bed);6. I have lots of energy;7. Un-explicable muscle aches are gone!8. My face is clear, supple, and younger looking; and,9. The whites of my eyes are really clear.I will follow the modified cleanse at least 5 days a week, for the rest of my life. I cannot explain how efficient my body is running.I truly feel like an idiot for securing a trainer. All I ever needed was JJ Smith's books.Buy the book. Trust me... You will feel empowered if you read both books and follow the instructions. YOU CAN DO THIS!I will post my pics on May 30, 2016.