21 Day Cleanse ~ Testimonials
"The food was a 10 - fantastic beautiful photos made my mouth water and really enhanced the experience as otherwise one would not expect healthy food to look that tasty. I must admit that I am one of those who cannot seem to follow a diet exactly or prepare each meal as shown, but I did not give up as I usually do. I referred to the food shopping list and was able to make recipes or alter the recipes I enjoyed. Food and fitness were an obvious 10, but I found the soul and life elements to be very motivational and an integral part of the cleanse process - 10 also. I think we all need support when trying to change our eating habits. I looked forward each day to the next set of menus, exercises, supportive, and uplifting messages. I checked the blog each day and the question and answer section was helpful also. It would be harder trying to stick with the cleanse on my own. I lost 10 pounds and was less bloated in the abdomen. An added bonus was that the arthritis in my knees did not hurt as much and my acid reflux problem improved." ~ AB
"A big thank you to the entire cleanse team! This truly was a fantastic cleanse adventure. I was worried in the beginning that it would be too hard, but it was just the opposite. It was life-tranforming! I feel fabulous and the cleanse was long enough that I realized, I don't want to go back to my old ways. I want to incorporate many of my new eating habits into every day life. As well as all the other great things I've learned. Having the support of the Grail team, throughout the cleanse, was something to look forward to every day and your help was much appreciated. Thank you again. I look forward to one day visiting Grail Springs for a retreat and also doing another cleanse down the road. Cheers!" ~ SJ
"I have lost a few pounds, my body feels lighter and I have more energy. I am becoming aware of what and when I should put it into this body, and this is true of my mind and soul." ~ MA
"I found the Grail in November '09 and it changed my life in every way. I went seeking a place to detox from my addiction to sugar. I came away with so much more. The Grail Team is amazing....supportive, encouraging, knowledgable. Chefs Mellissa and Keith taught me how to look at food and what I put in my body in a whole new way. How to have the chocolate I love but raw and healthy. Amanda brought the morning mantra and gentle yoga into my life. Thankfully Madeleine, through our one-on-one consultation and through her lectures also opened my eyes on how to feed my mind and soul. Without all three components -body, mind and soul - I don't think I would have been successful, which I can gratefully say I have been. Since visiting Grail Springs I've kept sugar out of my life and I've lost 22 pounds. Even better I've changed the foods I feed my 4 and 6 year old, helping them to learn healthy habits early. My husband and I will be participating in the 21 day cleanse and I can't wait. Thanks again to everyone at the Grail!" ~ Lisa
“Participating in the Grail Springs 21 day online cleanse was a truly transformational experience for me. Though I thought it would be very difficult- I found that the benefits quickly outweighed any of the adjustments I needed to make. After just two days on the cleanse my elbows and knees stopped aching. After about a week- my skin seemed to glow. I found that I now eat many of the foods that I learned to love while cleansing and eat much less refined foods. The blog was very helpful with tips and ideas addressing the mind, body, heart, and soul connection. The staff is truly connected to delivering a high quality and meaningful 21 days with participants. If you want a fantastic experience- try the online cleanse.” ~ Sheri Kaye Hoff, Life Coach, Colorado, USA www.lifeisjoyful.org
"A week at the Grail in May started me on a healthy path and now the cleanse has given me the tools I need to continue on. I am trying to stick with buying the foods on Moira's food list and when I tried the old bad foods (anything with sugar or wheat), I sure felt the difference. I have kept a larger proportion of vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, and beans etc. in my diet and enjoy a morning smoothie. Your "mind body and spirit" program has helped my overall stress level. I am beginning to feel more positive, to think I can be successful in achieving improved health, and to stay focused with fewer and fewer slips into the old bad habits." ~ Alice B
"Dear Madeleine & Barb, Thank you! I wish to express my gratitude to the two of you for being a great catalyst for change. My life has changed dramatically in the last few months, starting from the trip to Peru and now with the cleanse. I started the food portion of the cleanse a week before the official start and I never did the full 5 day liquid section. I created a lot of my own recipes & also tried and loved the ones you provided. I also just walked a lot during the cleanse and never did any strenuous exercise. So here is a testament that even if you don’t follow the program exactly, miracles still happen. Here are just a few amazing changes that I am grateful for: 15 pounds gone, I sleep like a baby, hives have subsided dramatically, my body tells me immediately if I eat too much or something I should not have, I am much calmer & much less reactive, body aches and headaches are less frequent, I have much more energy throughout the day, I take the time for me when I need it without guilt. The new way of eating is now permanent. Now I look forward to increasing my activity level & creating a daily exercise program for myself as the next step. Again, thank you for the gift of new beginnings to you and the Cleanse Team! Joy to you!" ~ Yvette
"Congratulations on completing your first Grail on-line cleanse! Madeleine put together an excellent program! You outdid the challenge of providing us with 21 days of yummy and nutritious food. I was very impressed with all aspects of the program, how well it was organized and presented, and how each of your contributions enhanced the whole experience. The life coaching, soul chat, and fitness e-mails and blogs were extremely helpful and inspirational in keeping my motivation going. I especially enjoyed the various videos each of you made, which gave the program that extra personal touch. I look forward to participating in the next cleanse in September." ~ AB
"I am feeling amazing. Many insights in other areas of my life unflowered, a connection with a step on my path unfolded. I am for the most part fallen in love with the mantra. Just came back from Vancouver and walked and walked and walked along the beach.... noticed that after some hills, I wasn't dying.. :) yeah... Am I in top shape... heck no, not yet, but so much has been opened and revealed. I am very grateful.I LOVED the recipes.... people cannot believe I talk about food all the time now, cause I am known in my circle as the 'decorator' because heck the food thing wasn't connecting for me. But I am hooked on learning more... I've made many many changes, smoothies for 95% breakfasts... Yeah! lunches ... sometimes soups, if I'm prepared, and dinners soups and that part I'm still working on. The problem is I'm not allways hungry, so sometimes it's just two meals a day with a few snacks. But I'm aware that I'm needing to put time in for preparation which I am 80% of the time. So overall, thumbs up!!!! Thank you so much." ~ Susan Wolf
"Life has changed in a number of ways. We are all eating more veggies at our house. I have been making more dinners at home and we are eating out less. My 7 year old son now prefers his smoothies with fresh greens in them (bring on the spinach!). This surprised me the most. I am eating MUCH healthier when I travel and have come to love vega in the morning (never thought that would happen…) Am doing better at getting exercise in. I need to continue to work on this. And that’s just the short list! Really enjoyed the program – was very motivating! Found all of the coaching very motivating – and loved the yoga videos! I read every post and followed along everyday. Thanks!" ~ Heather
"I just wanted to check in and tell you how I am doing. FANTASTIC. Going to Grail Springs pre-op and doing the 21 days cleanse post-op has been extremely rewarding. I was able to go into surgery with the right frame of mind, and I now feel I am doing something positive for my body, my mind and my soul. I find the recipes easy to follow, all the ingredients are readily available, and the finished products tasty and filling. My favorite so far is Rainbow rice and beans and the Apple Butternut squash...both perfect to pack for lunches. I am looking forward to continuing with this type of eating long past the 21 days!" ~ Mimi