Last week I finished my 21 day cleanse, the Clean Program. My boyfriend surprised me with a post-cleanse celebration dinner at Michele’s, a restaurant I’ve wanted to try for a long time here in Honolulu. Over red wine (oh how I missed it!) we discussed my month long journey and what I discovered along the way. I’ve had a lot of interest from others about the cleanse which is why I’m sharing my experience here. More than ever, I…

My Clean book is tattered, has food stains and wrinkled, bent pages; surely a good sign at the close of my first week on the cleanse. I must admit, I have spent more time at Whole Foods, in my kitchen, and doing research more than anything else this week, but am quite enjoying myself and learning a lot. The Clean website and online forum have proven invaluable, for recipes, tips and support. My transition from…