Being content can be a good thing, but there are times when it makes sense to strive for more. For Bill and Karen, this was the case for their health. Although both were in overall good shape, there were a few things they felt could improve.
“We both thought we were healthy,” shares Karen. “Sure, we wanted to lose a few pounds but overall, we felt good, exercised regularly, and took care of our bodies.”
One day while at Valeo, Karen mentioned to Dr. Aaron those stubborn last few pounds that she was hoping to shed. When Dr. Aaron suggested the ClearVite Cleanse, Karen was intrigued… but with a hint of hesitation.
“I’ve tried cleanses in the past and they never worked. Either I wouldn’t lose weight, or I’d gain it right back,” she says. Her husband Bill chimes in, “and whenever I’ve lost weight in the past, it seemed like I’d just lose it in my face. My stomach would stay the same, but my face would get thinner and I felt like it aged me.”
Giving the Supplements a Shot
Per Dr. Aaron’s recommendations, Karen and Bill decided they would give the ClearVite Cleanse a shot. However, they knew that they weren’t ready at that very moment to start the cleanse, as they wanted to time the 21-day plan for when they’d be most successful with it.
“We had a wine cruise in France planned and knew we didn’t want to do the cleanse before the trip. We had a feeling we would need it more afterwards!” Karen says.
It was a good thing they made this decision, too! After ten days of enjoying first-class dining and incredible wines, their bodies were feeling a little more sluggish and ‘off’ – just the sort of things a cleanse can ameliorate. It just so happened that Valeo’s autumn ClearVite Cleanse challenge was starting about the time Karen and Bill were returning home. They knew it was time to pull the supplements out of the cabinets and hit the ground running.
The ClearVite Cleanse Challenge Wasn’t Too Challenging
Although Karen and Bill had timed the cleanse for when it would be most successful, that doesn’t mean it was without challenges altogether. “I usually have a couple of cups of caffeine a day,” explains Bill, “but I cut it cold turkey. The first few days were a little hard, but we were also dealing with jet lag, which didn’t help.”
To their surprise, after the first few days on the cleanse, things got much easier. Neither Karen nor Bill found themselves craving the foods they used to eat. In fact, fast-forward to when we spoke to them (six- or seven-weeks post-cleanse) and the pair is excited to share that they have mostly continued with the dietary outlines of the cleanse.
“It has changed our eating habits,” Karen states. “We aren’t as strict as we were while on the 21-day program, but we’ve continued with aspects of it, like eating a lot more vegetables. It was eye-opening during the ‘vegan week’ of the cleanse just how easy it is to cook tasty vegetable dishes.” To their surprise, the couple didn’t feel deprived after the first couple days, even after just finishing their ten days of decadently rich cruise meals.
Seeing Results in Both Body and Mind
Bill and Karen were excited to share that they experienced fantastic results in just three weeks. “We had no idea all of the improvements that we would see!” exclaims Karen. “We lost the few pounds that wouldn’t budge before, started sleeping better, noticed increased energy, and I even began to see a decrease in anxiety.”
“And I was pleasantly surprised when I went to wear my dress clothes for the first time in a while that my pants, which used to be tight, fight nicely now and I almost needed to add an extra hole to my belt,” chimes Bill, happy with this ‘non-scale victory.’ “It was nice to see that the cleanse had helped me to lose weight where I wanted to: in my stomach and not in my face! I feel great about myself.”
The changes are even noticeable in the day-to-day activities they share. “When we moved furniture to Florida for the winter, it was noticeably easier than it used to be. Usually, it’s a pain but this time it felt so light and easy,” says Bill. “Overall, every day movement is easier! And our actual workouts feel so much easier, too. We don’t get winded; we have more energy… it just feels really good.”
What Bill and Karen Want to Share
After hearing about all the wonderful changes Bill and Karen have seen in their health, we asked what they would tell others who are considering the ClearVite Cleanse.
“If anyone is on the fence about the cleanse, I’d say just give it a shot,” Bill says, adding, “The hardest thing is just starting it and getting through the first couple of days. But there are so many benefits, and it really does change how you approach eating. You might miss the way you ate for the first few days but then you can step back and look at the foods you can still eat and realize that it still tastes great AND it’s great FOR you!”
Karen explains, “Even when something initially held me back—probably the thoughts of failing due to my poor experience with other cleanses—there was something about the ClearVite Cleanse that kept me motivated. And it really was not as hard as it sounds! When we told our friends and family about it, they thought we were crazy,” Karen laughs, “but it wasn’t that bad. We even had a couple of birthdays in the timeframe of the cleanse, and we were able to navigate them with success.”
Ready? Just Reach Out.
If you are ready to try the ClearVite Cleanse and see how it impacts your health, call our office at 952-949-0676 or email our front desk at info@valeowc.com.
