I Survived the 3 Day Refresh (and Hated Every Minute of It)This post contains affiliate links. Please see my Disclosure Policy for more information. This summer, it seemed like Beachbody’s 3 Day Refresh was everywhere. Bloggers everywhere were raving about this thing. I bought the hype – and I bought the 3 Day Refresh.*While. You will hate people that complain about hunger. I used to be one of them: people that whine and cry without breakfast. Have you heard about the Paleo diet and were curious about how to get started? I am 16years old am 180lbs I now eat twice a day and walk for 1hour. I’d put on a few pounds that I couldn’t seem to shed. I didn’t like the way I looked or the way my clothes were fitting. I knew the 3 Day Refresh wouldn’t be easy and that it wouldn’t. But I admit, I did like the idea of a quick fix. I’d read about people who’d lost as much as 9- 1. Sure, it would be challenging. But I’m a badass marathon runner. ![]() ![]() Step up your nutrition game Think you eat well? The truth is, most of us could do a lot better. Some 87% of American adults fall short on the recommended intake of. Not only can fiber keep you full, it can also help you lose weight as well as lower your risk for cancer. An easy way to fit more fiber into your diet is to swap out. The majority of the time when you. The reason why your weight loss has. Do you want to know how to lose 10 pounds in a month? Follow this simple how-to guide, and the fat will be gone in 30 days. Eating one meal a day to lose weight is crazy and probably extremely unhealthy. That being said, in response to this craze about I can handle challenges. Optimistic? Beachbody Coaches are (among other things) independent distributors of Beachbody products. The 3 Day Refresh is a Beachbody product. See where I’m going here? Please don’t misunderstand. I’m absolutely not discrediting product reviews written by Beachbody Coaches. If you’re affiliated with a company, it stands to reason that you like its products. But to be fair – Beachbody Coaches do earn money when you purchase products from them. And it doesn’t take a business or marketing degree to know that if you want people to buy your product, you need to say good things about it. So am I discounting. Was every single one of them? Some reviews listed pros and cons, but not one post said, “The 3 Day Refresh? It’s a low- calorie meal plan that combines clean foods and supplemental shakes. Instead of breaking down the details, I’m going to give you my. I don’t think I lost any inches, but I can’t be sure since I was measuring myself on a caffeine- deprived brain. I drank lots of tea during those 3 days, and. I experimented with some different teas, including Lipton Green Tea with Mandarin Orange and Yerba Mate. But all 3 nutrition supplement products (Shakeology, Fiber Sweep, and Vanilla Fresh) contain Stevia. Actually, to be fair, I hate, despise, loathe ALL. I chose Vegan Tropical Strawberry Shakeology as my breakfast shake, and it wasn’t terrible, but I did have to add some extra frozen fruit to mask the taste of the Stevia. This is actually the one element of the 3 Day Refresh that received negative reviews across the board. Have you ever used Metamucil? It’s kind of like that – thick and gritty. On the bright side, it’s only 8 ounces, so it’s pretty easy to chug. Unfortunately, it didn’t really seem to do its job for me. More on that in a minute. But the caffeine headache attacked with a vengeance, especially on day one. And keep in mind, I drink ONE cup of coffee every morning. ![]() I think this is a typical reaction that lots of people have on diets like this. 900 calories a day is ridiculous for any adult to rely on. As you probably know, when. Using Portion Control Containers; 21 Day Fix Eating Plan; Tally Sheets and Printables; Fix Approved Food List; Exercise. Developing a Healthy Morning. I seldom drink caffeine past 1. If you’re used to drinking lots of caffeine throughout the day, you should really consider weaning yourself off it before starting the 3 Day Refresh. My whole body felt heavy and tired. I didn’t exercise at all during those 3 days. ![]() And this lovely improved sleep that I was expecting? I didn’t sleep well at all – partly because I was so dang starved every evening. Okay, so I guess the food itself was fine. The problem was that there just wasn’t a whole lot of it. No meat, no dairy, no carbs, no sugar – in other words, not a whole lot to fill your tummy. Carrots are great, but they don’t make me feel full. Neither does organic vegetable broth. The Ugly. 1. Did every review describe feeling “not hungry” during the Refresh? But plenty of them did.“I was not hungry at all.”“The shakes satisfy your hunger throughout the day.”“I didn’t feel hungry at all.”“Best part. So here’s what I want to know. The 3 Day Refresh is about a 9. ![]() ![]() ![]() How is it possible for an average adult to NOT feel hungry on just 9. Personally, I was famished. I mean, stomach growling, pounding headache, zero energy, almost to the point of nauseous. And that was just before lunch. ![]() I ended up having to eat an extra 1/2 a banana before bed each night just to curb my hunger enough to sleep. I found the Vanilla Fresh to be disgusting. I absolutely hated it and could barely get it down. This, above all else, was a complete surprise and disappointment – because everything I read described the Vanilla Fresh as fine, good, yummy, tasty, or delicious. Surely there’d been some mix- up in shipping and I’d gotten the wrong stuff, because my shakes were just godawful. I tried them blended with fruit, with and without ice, with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract – but nothing helped. I couldn’t drink more than half of a shake, which of course left me even more calorie- deprived and hungry. On day 2, in a hunger- fueled frenzy, I went online and searched for someone who could offer suggestions or relate. The only thing I found was a forum where some poor, hungry soul like myself had posted seeking advice about his dislike of the Vanilla Refresh – and most of the responses he received were (how do I say this nicely?) less than supportive. This was day 2 for me, and at the time it sounded like a fabulous idea. I couldn’t drink any more of these terrible shakes. I went as far as packing everything in the box to return it – but then I decided that since I was already halfway done, I might as well stick the darn thing out. How do I put this delicately? I don’t think the Fiber Sweep actually “swept” anything. At the end of every day, I was so bloated that if you stuck a pin in my tummy, it would have popped. It was really, really uncomfortable. Look at the pictures below and you’ll see what I mean. Would I do the 3 Day Refresh again?? I’d recommend the 3 Day Refresh to people who are already fans of Shakeology and other Beachbody products, as well as people who enjoy/tolerate protein shakes and don’t mind the taste of Stevia. If you need to lose a few pounds. As much as I hated it, I DID lose 3. That part is undeniable. What happened on day 4? I put about half of the weight back on almost immediately – like the next day. But once I got past the bloating problem, my stomach did feel flatter and my clothes fit a little better. It’s been about a month, and I’ve managed to keep off about 2 of the 3 pounds. Above all, remember that all of the above is just one girl’s opinion. Your mileage may vary. Just make sure you do your research before investing your money in this (or any) program, because as I learned the hard way, it’s NOT for everyone. Do you have questions about the 3 Day Refresh that you’d like answered by a non- Beachbody Coach? Ask away in the comments below. Just don’t shoot the messenger.! This post was written in October 2. I’ve learned a lot since then. I’ve read every single one of your comments, many of which made me laugh (with you, not at you, I promise). And some of your comments. But from what I’ve come to understand, the 3. DR is not designed as a weight loss program – it’s more of a detox or cleanse. So in theory, my body was shedding toxins and other gross stuff – not necessarily pounds. It’s also why I felt so horrible – a detox isn’t supposed to feel good, you know? Several people have suggested that. My body had a lot of crap to shed. It seems like people who maintain a healthier diet in general tend to have less of a problem with bloating on the 3. DR. A few people have taken issue with me referring to Stevia as an artificial sweetener. To be fair, my exact words were “artificial/non- sugar sweetener.” Yes, Stevia comes from a plant, which makes it non- artificial. And I hate ALL sugar substitutes. I just simply hate the way that it tastes. Thanks for reading – and maybe stick around for a bit? Life has taken some interesting turns in the last couple of years. I’m actually just about to have back surgery (a spinal fusion). I’m journaling about my experience both pre- and post- surgery here, if that’s of interest to you. Either way, I’m glad you’re here, and I hope that your experience with the 3 Day Refresh turns out better than mine. No discount, no blogger perk, nothing. I contacted a Beachbody Coach to make the purchase, and not the other way around.
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