3 Day Refresh Results

So I have been so off track since finishing my first round of the 21 Day Fix Extreme.  It's like I can't stop treating myself.  I don't say no to anything that is bad when I know I should.  I mean I haven't been horrible, but there have been days where it's like really, Ashley! What are you thinking.  This past Saturday I went out for a friends birthday and we had fried food, beers, and shots.  Obviously I'm not 21 anymore, so the next day I was hurting.  I had more bad for me foods - sub, mac n cheese, chips, wheat thins, ice cream. Yes, it was a rough weekend.  So, I decided Monday was the day to start the 3 Day Refresh and BOY DID I NEED IT!  I just need to detox from all the crap I have put into my body.

What is the three day refresh?
Glad you asked.  The 3-Day Refresh is a scientifically designed program that helps you fast-track your weight loss, kick-start healthy eating, and get a clean break from bad nutrition habits. 3-Day Refresh is a simple, straightforward program that will help cleanse your body and improve the way you feel— without starving yourself. Unlike juice cleanses or liquid fasts which tend to be high in sugar and low in protein (leaving you feeling weak, hungry, and sluggish), this easy-to-follow program helps support your metabolism while nourishing your vital organs. For 3 days you’ll follow a program of 3 shakes a day, a fiber drink, plenty of filtered water, plus a wide array of fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats throughout the day to keep your energy and metabolism going.

How did it go for me?

Day 1:

Started my day with Chocolate Shakeology and 1/2 a banana.  I wasn't that hungry when I woke up because I ate so much crap over the weekend.  I didn't get hungry until about 10:30 when I had my fiber sweep.  Some people don't like the fiber sweep, but I really don't mind it.  Mind you I have to drink it quickly because it becomes very thick.  So if you are thinking about trying the 3 Day Refresh keep this in mind.  It reminds me of Iced Tea.

I had a bunch of errands to run during my lunch at work, so I didn't notice any hunger until about 1:30 when I got back and settled in at work.  I had 5 carrots, 1/2 an apple, avocado, and the Vanilla Fresh.  I don't mind the Vanilla Fresh as is, but some people prefer to mix the fruit serving in.  The taste of it reminds me of something else but I can't put my finger on it!  if you have tried Vanilla Shakeology, it does not taste like that.  So don't worry if you don't like the Vanilla Shakeology flavor.




It was 3:50 and I was getting ready to head home when I decided I should eat my snack.  I was not hungry at all.  I had 5 more carrots and avocado.

When I got home I did PiYo Core and felt great.  I prepped all the food I had bought at lunch for the week before finally sitting down to eat my dinner around 7:50. I had the Vanilla Fresh blended with ice to make it colder, and the Cherry Tomato, Onion, and Cucumber salad.  It was really good, but then again I'm in love with balsamic vinegar. I got a little hungry around 9, but more so I'm sitting watching TV and thinking of food hungry.

Day 2:

Today was a little bit more rough for me.  I got up earlier than normal which threw me off a bit.  I had my Chocolate Shakeology with 1/2 a banana on my way to work.  But by 8 I was hungry.  I had a feeling my boss was taking us out for a lunch so I was worried day one would of been ruined. I know I could just say No, but it's hard to say no to a really fancy lunch paid for by your boss.  Luckily he decided to schedule the lunch a different day!.... he didn't decide to do that until about 10:30, so that is when I had the Fiber Sweep.  I didn't want to waist it if we were going to be going to lunch and I had an extra at my house if I needed to restart the 3 days.  Last time I did this I forgot day 3 when I went to work.

I was more hungry for lunch than I was yesterday. At 1:00  I had the same lunch as yesterday though and it was very filling.  The Vanilla Fresh really helps fill you up.  I should mention that our office had a Lunch and Learn catered by a vendor and there was a ton of subs, chips, and treats making the office smell amazing.  There were tons left over as well. I managed to steer clear of them even though all I wanted was a meat sandwich or chic fila nuggets! #reallife

I had my snack of 5 carrots and avocado at 3:45 before I left work to go home.  My workout was PiYo Buns.  I loved it, but it was a reminder at how much my knees needed the rest of PiYo.

For dinner, I was really hungry but Mark didn't get home from work until later, so I waited for him to eat. It was 7:30 before we ate.  Mark grilled a bunch of chicken for the rest of the week's lunches and some dinners.  It smelled soooo good.  I had a bit.  I couldn't resist.  And one bite of grilled chicken wasn't going to set me off track. For dinner I had the same recipe from the night before, tomato, cucumber, and onion w/ balsamic and basil. I also had the Vanilla Fresh, and some Vegetable Broth. I was really tired so I went to bed around 9.  OH! I had Mark taste the Vanilla Fresh because I wanted to see what he thought it tasted like. He said it reminded him of cake batter.

Day 3:

This morning I weighed myself and I am down a little over 3 lbs.  I feel less bloated and just better in general. Also, this might be TMI but this is the first time I "went to the bathroom" since Monday morning and I'm usually pretty regular as in daily.  I started my morning the same as all my mornings with Chocolate Shakeology mixed with water, ice, and banana.  I had a cup of green tea around 9:30 and then lost track of time and all of a sudden it was 11 and I hadn't had my fiber sweep.  I chugged that down as quickly as possible pretending I was chugging beer in college before it got think.


I took my lunch from 12-1 and wasn't hungry so decided to read outside on the nice day. When I got back I had celery, apple, avocado, and Vanilla Fresh.  It's surprisingly a super filling lunch.  Once again, around 3:30 I had a snack of carrots and avocado.  It's kind of funny, since I changed the way I eat carrots taste completely different.  I used to have to dip (and by dip I mean drench) them in ranch.  Now I really enjoy them as is.  They are really sweet.

Dinner did not go as planned.  I went to a paint nite with my mom and some friends.  I was seriously "haa-angry" in the car there and knew that a small salad would not do to calm that anger.  I had a turkey sandwich.  I didn't want to ruin everyone's night because I was hungry. I'm ok with my decision.  I was seriously so hungry at 4:30, but that was the first time I was hungry like that the whole time. 

Drum roll please................... Results - I lost 4 lbs in the three days.  I am now at the lowest weight I have been since starting my weight loss journey.  I am ready to keep going and lose a bit more! Hopefully this helped get me over my hump and I can continue to eat healthy and do my workouts to tone up and reach my goal. 

Are you interested in trying the 3-Day Refresh?  Shoot me an email ashleyfrancisfitness@gmail.com  I'd love to get you set up and coach you through it!