PCC Fall 2010 Detoxification Program

This fall, PCC is providing information for a 30-day detoxification program for all students and affiliates interested in "shaping up and cleaning out" before the holidays this year.  This effective and highly-tested program was created by Designs For Health®, and has been repeatedly tested to be much more effective and far safer than other "fast-type" cleanses.  Participation is simple.  Please read below for detailed instructions.

While there are no set start and end dates for the program, PCC will be monitoring progress beginning September 15th and ending October 15th, 2010.  However, you may begin the detox whenever you want.

THE RULES
ALL participants are required to abide by the following rules without excpetion!!!

1. DIET
Phase out the following completely from your diet:

• Gluten (including wheat products, breads, cereals, soy sauce or anything containing gluten)
• Sugar (including glucose, sucrose and refined sugars... especially no high-fructose corn syrup)
• Dairy (all dairy, milk, cheese, yogurt and dairy products)
• Red meat and pork (including lamb, duck, cow, etc.)
• Caffeine (mainly coffee and espresso... will ellaborate later)
• Alcohol (yep... no vinegar either!)
• Potatoes, Corn, White Rice and Peanuts (this all counts as one elimination day)
  
  (You will eliminate these items ONE at a time over the course of seven days.  You may pick any order to eliminate them, but once each item from the list is gone... it's gone until the detox is done!)

2. SUPPLEMENTS
You must phase in a series of detox support shakes and vitamins throughout this program. 
(See instructions below)

3. EXERCISE

All participants must agree to exercise EVERY DAY they are on this program for a minimum of thirty (30) minutes straight.  No days off.  Walking does NOT count!!!  Suitable exercise and/or physical activity includes:

• Weight training
• Cardio
• Class-based activity (yoga, pilates, dance, etc.)
• Walking up and down stairs for 30 minutes straight

 How to participate:
STEP ONE:  CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULE
This is a serious detox.  Major social events, vacations and travel, and scheduled alterations to your routine will interfere.  You should plan on a generally solid routine throughout the 30 days with no major distractions.

STEP TWO:  OPT IN
Email HERE with your confirmation that you are going to be actively participating in the Fall Detox Program.  Do NOT sign up if you do not plan to abide by all of the program rules below.  You will be emailing progress updates to the Creative Director (who will be participating with you) as well as any questions or concerns along the way.

STEP THREE:  BUY YOUR PRODUCTS ONLINE
While no individual brand is required, we do recommend the DFH products.  Either way, you should purchase the following:

1. Dairy, Gluten and Sugar-free Meal Replacement Shakes (about 1500 grms)
2. A Biofunctional Detox Support Shake (e.g., Paleocleanse, Advaclear, etc., about 750 grms)
3. Detoxification Support Multivitamins (60 packets or doses)

The total combined cost will be about $160-$225 for these products, but you will save significant amounts of money on your monthly groceries, food, coffee and alcohol expenses this month.

Below are direct links to purchasing the DFH products online.  You cannot participate in this program without these are comparable products!

Paleomeal Dairy-Free (buy 1) - click for vendors: (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6)
PaleoCleanse Shake (buy 1) - click for vendors:  (1), (2), (3), (4)
Detox Support Packets (buy 1 box) - click for vendors:  (1), (2), (3), (4)

INSTRUCTIONS
After you phase out the foods not allowed on the fast, you will begin drinking the shakes as meal supplements (in addition to the legal foods) and slowly add in the PaleoCleanse powder throughout the duration of the detox:

1. Week 1: 1/2 scoop per day & work up to 1 scoop twice per day.
2. Week 2: Two scoops twice per day.
3. Week 3: Two scoops three times per day.
4. Week 4: Two scoops twice per day, tapering off to 1 scoop per day.

What to expect:
The first week - You will eliminate ONE item from the list above each day over a period of seven (7) days.  Once you eliminate it, it's gone!  The detox doesn't begin until everything on the list is out of your diet.  As you eliminate caffeine, sugars and gluten from you diet expect mild headaches and fluctuating energy.  Your appetite will initially increase and probably annoy you.  This will pass, and is mostly psychological if you are taking your supplements.  Be sure and substitute an accepted drink or snack during any daily routines (like morning coffee or cocktail hour).  Do NOT punish yourself by destroying your normally-scheduled indulgences!  This is a detox, not a punishment!  Instead of chips, eat nuts!  Instead of morning coffee, drink tea (or decaf if you have to, but no milk!)

The second and third weeks - you won't be as hungry, but keep away from all visual reminders of your favorite foods and alcohol!  The new routine doesn't take long to kick in.

The fourth week - crunch time!  You may find this week the easiest.  You might even regret ending the detox as your energy is better and the visual signs of the detox are really beginning to show (weight loss, skin clearing up, more youthful appearance).

Once you are done - slowly begin adding foods into your diet.

What do you get out of this???
Here's the fun part!  The following results are not guaranteed, but have been observed by most participants: 

• Significant increase in energy
  • Excellent skin tone and evenness
  • Better sleep patterns
  • Coffee and alcohol are two-three times as effective ("Cheap-date" syndrome)
  • Weight loss (averaging 14-20 lbs)
  • Gain in muscle mass and tone
  • Lowered body fat percentage/better BMI score
    
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