10 days left in Amsterdam and then I'm moving back to the U.S. - YAY! The house is packed, and 'I've' been packing my body with all the yummy (unhealthy) foods Amsterdam has to offer. After weeks of consuming anything and everything, I'm feelin' a little heavy (in every sense of the word). I need to kickstart a healthier lifestyle and rejuvenate my body. 

For the next 72 hours, I'm focused on my go-to juice cleanse by Juice Brothers and favorite teatox, SkinnyMint. No food, just liquids! It's not as hard as you think - you just gotta stay focused on the benefits. I've done many juice cleanses and favor the green juices over fruity blends. Too much sweet, makes me crave salt, but the bitter greens deter me from sneaking salty snacks. Master cleanse is my favorite; maple syrup, lemon and cayenne make the perfect morning drink. Oh, and the nut milks are a nice treat at the end of the day. I honestly don't struggle with juice cleansing; especially the hard cleanse by Juice Brothers. I think they key is to find juices that taste good. 

I'll also consume about 4 cups of green tea, SkinnyMint tea and 2 liters of water a day. Yeah, Imma be on the toilet all-day long! Green tea is a miracle beverage. I drink Sencha green tea everyday to keep the bloat to a minimum, and reap the health benefits the antioxidants and nutrients have on the body. After I finish the juice cleanse, it's salad, fruit, veggies and chicken for the next few weeks. Imma look fabulous, my skin will glow and I'll feel energetic again. Sometimes your body just a needs a restart and after 3 days of liquids, even green beans taste good! You will be inclined to eat healthier.

Juice/tea cleansing tips: 

Set reasonable goals (you can't go a week without food). 
The end of your cleanse should land on a weekend, so you can relax and avoid overexerting yourself.

If you absolutely have to eat something, opt for avocado with olive oil or lemon. Salt-free nuts will also curve your cravings.

Choose juice blends that you'll enjoy (well, mostly).

Do the cleanse with a partner, so you can support each other and smack the other if they're dreaming about french fries!

What you put inside your body has a major influence on your health and appearance. A juice cleanse is great for a much needed pick-me-up, to kick start a healthier diet, or an intense cleansing of the body. Whatever the reason, you can't go wrong with organic cold pressed juices.

My favorite cold pressed juice brand is SUJA. There are a variety of juices to choose from and they sell one or three day cleanses. The green juices are tasty. You wouldn't think a bottle of greens would be yummy, but it is! The lemon and cayenne juices have a spicy kick. The red and orange juices (beets and carrots) are sweet and delicious. The SUJA BLISS is my absolute favorite, made from carrot, orange, pineapple, coconut, banana, mango and lime-baobob. I also like the green juice GLOW and the MASTER CLEANSE, a lemon, cayenne, and maple syrup juice.

I do a two day cleanse once a month. After a cleanse my skin is brighter, I have more energy, and my stomach is flat. I recommend doing a juice cleanse prior to a big event, so you'll look your best. I also drink one juice a day everyday of the month. I try to have at least two green juices a week, one sweet juice and the rest are lemon juices. I'm kind of obsessing with cold pressed juices these days!