INTRODUCTION
This whole foods detox practice is fun, fresh, and exciting but most importantly it’s safe and sustainable. You will not only detox your entire body in a healthy way, you will learn healthy ROCKIN’ habits that last a lifetime! This practice is designed to provide you with specific guidelines, massive inspiration, and information. You can tailor it to be as basic or gourmet as your heart desires. My goal is to teach, but give you the “control” once you understand the guidelines. What makes this practice unique is that you are not buying a specific product, but learning how to use whole foods to detox.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
So what’s the big deal if I have excess toxins in my body?
We can have toxins stored up for years without any negative symptoms, but when the burden becomes too high on the body we notice through a plethora of negative symptoms. Most of the time, the immune system (liver and kidneys) operates in tandem to remove toxins at the same speed they enter the body. When toxin levels are in excess of our body’s ability to adapt and clean them out, they are “harmfully” stored until they are removed.
When toxins build up inside the body, a myriad of possible alarms might be going off simultaneously… indigestion, bloating, fatigue, headaches, joint pain, weight gain, insomnia, brain fog, sinus congestion, hives, coughing, sneezing, constipation, diarrhea (IBS)… Any of these things ring true for you?
There is even new research out there that links hyper toxicity to a number of diseases including Parkinson’s disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, eczema, allergies, fibrocystic breasts, MS, pancreatitis, thyroid dysfunction, and fibromyalgia. Even unwanted weight can be a sign of excessive toxicity in the body!
Will I need to buy something special for Gut Check 21?
We can have toxins stored up for years without any negative symptoms, but when the burden becomes too high on the body we notice through a plethora of negative symptoms. Most of the time, the immune system (liver and kidneys) operates in tandem to remove toxins at the same speed they enter the body. When toxin levels are in excess of our body’s ability to adapt and clean them out, they are “harmfully” stored until they are removed.
When toxins build up inside the body, a myriad of possible alarms might be going off simultaneously… indigestion, bloating, fatigue, headaches, joint pain, weight gain, insomnia, brain fog, sinus congestion, hives, coughing, sneezing, constipation, diarrhea (IBS)… Any of these things ring true for you?
There is even new research out there that links hyper toxicity to a number of diseases including Parkinson’s disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, eczema, allergies, fibrocystic breasts, MS, pancreatitis, thyroid dysfunction, and fibromyalgia. Even unwanted weight can be a sign of excessive toxicity in the body!
Why is the program called “Gut Check 21?
Excellent question… There is a very real connection between the health of your digestive system (gut) and nearly every other system in your body. So if the food we are putting in our gut is harmful and increases toxins in our bodies, we are in essence polluting our entire body. Remember what they told us as kids…“You are what you eat.” So we are going to spend 21 days putting our guts in check! There’s also an element of bravery needed to change learned behaviors, hence “Gut Check 21” was born.
Will I need to buy something special for Gut Check 21?
No! You will not need to buy anything special. It is based entirely on whole foods that you can buy at any local grocery store. There are no supplements needed and no hidden agendas with this program. It totally stems from my desire to see people healthy and whole with loads of energy to get through their days with passion and purpose!
What are whole foods?
Whole foods are foods that are unprocessed and unrefined, or processed and refined as little as possible, before being consumed. Whole foods typically do not contain added salt, carbohydrates, or fat. They are typically more a product of nature than a product of industry.
Why do you call it a “practice”?
I toyed around with calling these 21 days a “challenge”. However, I feel like that automatically sets you up for competition with others and potentially even negative competition with yourself. I’m a Yogi and I practice weekly (not as much as I’d like too), my gurus always remind me when I show up on my mat that “It’s not yoga perfect, but yoga practice.” I’m not supposed to be perfect, but I’m practicing each time to get better. So that’s what we are doing – practicing our understanding of clean eating each day, while learning how to be better students of health and wellness, becoming awesome stewards of our bodies
Will these meals take forever to cook?
Um…. NO!!!! I’m a mom of two very busy boys and I have a full schedule as a health coach and group fitness instructor. I have no time to be in the kitchen all day! Some Sunday’s I do cook up a storm, but on a daily, my meals are 60 minutes or less. So all of the recipes you get to try are not time intensive. However, the most “amaze balls” thing about this practice is its flexibility. You can create your own menu each and every day (as long as you stay within the protocol) or you can use my daily meal plan suggestions… This can be as basic or as gourmet as you would like to make it.
Will I lose weight with this practice?
More than likely, you will lose weight. However, the goal of this practice is not weight loss. Our goal is a clean system and an education in clean eating. You will more than likely lose a few pounds. In my case, I lost nine pounds in 21 days. My system needed a major tune up after the holidays…If you want to be sure that you lose or gain weight during this process, you can contact me at info@mykimberlysjoy.com and we can set up a specific program for you at an additional session charge. If you are pregnant or nursing run this by your healthcare provider. If you keep your caloric intake up during this process up you can reap the benefits of detoxification without losing weight or needed nutrients. Remember, this is all about eating whole foods.
Will I get support during this practice?
Absolutely! I wouldn’t launch this program without supporting you! You will receive daily emails from me the first month you sign up for this course. I will walk you through each day, explaining how you might feel and what to expect from the process. You will have access to daily PDFs and videos in the learning center. I will check in with you and help you every step of the way. There will be a “closed” Facebook community group you can join if you so wish. There you can share stories and your own personal tips and tricks during this process. One of the reasons people fail to complete detox programs is due to a lack of support and/or understanding of the detox process. My plan is to not only have you make it to the end but actually enjoy the process! You can also reach out to me through the course, via email, and/or social media. There are also two live conference calls each week where you can connect with me realtime.
Do you have a referral incentive?
Why yes I do! Great question… I believe we are more likely to complete missions when we have our tribe long for the ride with us. I have a new Course Affiliate Program I'm very excited about. If you are interested please email me at info@doallthingwithjoy.com and put "Affiliate Interest" in the subject line. Your marketing for this program and getting the word out is worth something too me.