Jus By Julie Juice Cleanse Review

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Last week, my coworkers and I decided to do a juice cleanse. About 6 of us, all women, got together and said we would all participate starting the week after Father’s Day. One of the ladies who participated had previously completed the cleanse and told the rest of us about it. We all had different goals but the overall theme was to be healthier. We figured it would be easier to get through if a bunch of us did it together.

The Basics

Jus (pronounced Juice) By Julie is a health and wellness company that makes cleanses, smoothies, snacks and meals to inspire people to live a healthier lifestyle. So here’s how it works:

1. Pick the type of cleanse you want. Choose from 1-, 2-, 3-, or 5-Day or 5 Day Til Dinner.
2. Choose your delivery date. The company is based out of New York but delivers in the United States and Canada.
3. Place your order & wait at your door patiently.
4. Put your JUSes in the fridge or freezer until you’re ready to start

Of the 6 of us, 4 of us did the 5 day cleanse, 1 person did a 3 day cleanse, and the last person did the 5 day til dinner. The 5, 3, 2, and 1 day include 6 juices a day that you drink instead of meals. The 5 day til dinner includes 4 juices per day and you are allowed to eat 1 healthy meal.

I don’t know what I expected to come to my door but the box was huge! Inside was a styrofoam cooler packed with all 30 of my juices and a few ice packs. I received my box on Friday so I placed all of my drinks in the freezer until we started on Monday.

The Price

If you’ve ever looked into doing a juice cleanse you know they are pretty expensive. But, if you’re a frequent reader you know I love a discount! I researched the best ways to purchase the cleanse. Here is a breakdown of my findings for the price of the 5 day cleanse with different discounts I found. The original price is $225.

• The company has a deal on Groupon. Currently $115 but you have to pay $59 for shipping. Not the best deal but less than the original.
• When I purchased, there was a 35% off discount + free shipping which made my total $147. I was also able to get $10 in cash back from eBates. If you’re looking for a deal, be sure to check the site and signup for their mailing list.
• Use a referral link and you get 40% off your first order http://i.refs.cc/F5gHYWsE?u=1529954576983

The Benefits

Most people do juice cleanses to aid in weight loss. But there are also other benefits such as detoxing, curbing your appetite before a change in diet, increasing your energy levels, mental clarity and physical rejuvenation. I lost a total of 8lbs during the 5 days. As far as energy, the first few days were pretty normal but on the last 2 days I woke up with no problem and had energy throughout the day.

Overall Thoughts

The cleanse was definitely harder than I expected. I realized that I often eat because I see or smell food not because I am actually hungry. Sticking to the diet was a test of my self-control. On day 3 I was feeling a little nauseous so I did cheat and have pasta for dinner instead of my last 2 juices. After that, I felt much better and continued with the cleanse. During those 5 days, I was constantly in the bathroom! Between the amount of juice and your water intake you’re going non-stop so be sure you have a nice bathroom to visit.

It also may be helpful to note that you cannot change the juices in the cleanse. If you are allergic to peanuts, pineapple or coconut then this isn’t for you because those are some of the main ingredients. However, you can check out the “Build A Cleanse” to pick what you can have. All juices are vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.

Before the cleanse, I would eat maybe once or twice a day. It’s been about 3 days since I’ve completed it and I notice that I am hungry at the times I would usually have a juice. But I also noticed that I get full quicker than I did before. There was only 1 juice that I could NOT stand the taste of which was Strawberry Dream (surprisingly) while most of my coworkers hated Xtreme Greens. My favorite had to be Chia Berry or Spicy Lemonade.

Would I do it again? Yes, but I’m more inclined to pick the 3 day or 5 day til dinner.