How Does the Fresh Start Wellness Program Help You Get Rid of Unwanted Inches and Pounds?
At Fresh Start, we believe that weight loss is a by-product of overall health and is not a goal in itself. We understand that most people dream of losing some pounds and inches, but when it is done in an unhealthy way, by forcing your cells into weight loss by deprivation and stimulation, without providing them with the full-spectrum nutrition they need, it may lead to long-term consequences, such as anemia, being prone to injuries when exercising and various health issues.
Stimulative Weight Loss Approaches
One of the examples of such weight loss approaches can be high-protein diets, which, while being effective in the short term, may lead to heart and kidney failure and gallstones in the long term. Another example is the addition of various stimulative medications, supplements and shots that make your body lose weight quickly. These may also have numerous side effects. For example, Ozempic may cause inflammation of the pancreas, changes in vision, and kidney problems. Supplementing with a large number of weight loss drinks containing caffeine may lead to severe insomnia and body inflammation. A third approach is to lose weight through intensive exercise routines, such as fat camps. While it is a great way for a healthy individual, it may not be suitable for someone with mobility issues or adrenal gland exhaustion. In addition, intensive exercise-driven weight loss must be maintained by regular high-intensity exercises; otherwise, you will not only regain the weight quickly, but may also end up with more weight than you had originally.
Weight Loss through Organ Function Optimization
Our #1 goal at Fresh Start is to help you lose weight naturally, enjoyably and sustainably. We believe that the most effective way to achieve this is through the cleansing and optimization of your body organs’ function. We incorporate this method because it produces relatively fast results, does not require very intensive exercise routines, benefits your overall health, and, most importantly, continues to work even after you finish your program (as long as you continue eating a healthy diet).
How Do We Help You Lose Weight Effectively?
You are well aware that some people can eat less than others and still gain more weight than others, and do so more quickly. As we age, our metabolism slows down and our hormonal system becomes fatigued, leading to a more rapid weight gain.
- One of our primary goals is to help you reset your metabolism, by which we mean optimizing the digestion, absorption, and assimilation of nutrients. When things move more quickly through your system and are processed in and out more efficiently, you will have an easier time maintaining a healthy weight.
The metabolism is reset by helping all your organs work more optimally, especially your digestive system, liver, and hormonal systems. Their health greatly influences your weight loss.
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- Our second important goal is to help your body decrease inflammation. Besides decreasing the risk of developing various diseases, this helps your body use insulin more effectively, which may reduce liver fat accumulation and decrease weight gain.
- Our third goal is to help you sleep more deeply and improve your sense of overall well-being. When you feel better and rest well, it improves your cortisol rhythm and decreases unhealthy food cravings.
- Our fourth goal is to re-nourish and rehydrate your cells. When cells are healthy and “full”, they begin releasing old toxins and waste.
To achieve the goals above, we utilize a combination of gentle yet effective cleansing drinks and supplements, along with specially designed cleansing meals and juices (you can opt for a cleansing diet or a juice fasting program), as well as gentle exercise and bodywork. Such a holistic approach enables us to thoroughly cleanse your vital organs while nourishing your cells and maintaining your overall physical activity. We avoid placing your body under a heavy exercise load that may be too challenging or excessive for your exhausted body, and while being on the cleansing program, which requires a slower pace.
Various Organ Cleanses and How We Use Them to Help You Lose Weight
Digestive System Cleanse – simply put, if you remove 3 lbs. of fecal matter after a colonic (does not mean you have to have one), you have already lost 3 lbs. without going on any diet. And if you do two colonics, it might be as well 5 lbs.! There is a huge difference between fat and colon matter loss. Just think of which one of the two you’d rather get rid of. Both counts, but the last one causes a lot of health issues, the very fat deposition around the abdominal area and the perpetuation of weight gain.
After you cleanse your digestive system, the weight loss effects will typically continue, as your body absorbs nutrients more efficiently and functions overall more effectively. More than one repeat guest who attended a program shared that they continued to lose weight after the program without making any effort.
HOW DO WE CLEANSE YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM? At Fresh Start, we use digestive flushes and fibre-rich raw foods to thoroughly and effectively cleanse your entire digestive system, from the esophagus and stomach to the small intestine and colon. And of course, if you want to dive deeper and enhance the results, colonics will hugely help. This therapy is part of our Physical Tune-up package and can be added to other programs.
Liver Cleanse – The liver is probably the most important metabolic organ in our body. If it doesn’t operate at its optimum, you will not be able to lose weight effectively. Some of the symptoms of a sluggish liver are excessive mucus production or phlegm, as well as various skin blemishes, such as acne, boils, and papilloma. The liver can only be cleansed effectively when it is done simultaneously or following the digestive system cleanse, because it is essential to have the colon free of debris for the elimination of liver toxins.
HOW DO WE CLEANSE YOUR LIVER? As a specific cleanse, we use Fresh Dandelion juice, along with special shots and herbs, to support your liver in a gentle yet effective manner. Additionally, our entire diet is liver-cleansing.
Hormonal Rebalancing – The thyroid is another organ that is closely connected to our ability to lose weight. If it’s off, you may be exercising 5-6 days a week without losing an inch or a pound. What’s more, if your adrenals are burnt out (and this is 99% of clients who come to the Fresh Start – as per organ screen), this puts stress on the thyroid, and it has to work harder.
HOW DO WE HELP REBALANCE YOUR HORMONES? On a daily basis, we use powerful hot and cold hydrotherapy treatments, which hugely support your hormonal system. Additionally, maintaining daily early supper and sleep routines, practicing morning guided meditations, massage and taking adrenal support supplements are extremely helpful.
Blood Sugar Rebalancing – Insulin resistance is one of the primary reasons people struggle to lose weight effectively. Maintaining your blood sugar stable is an essential ingredient for a healthy weight. If, when skipping a meal, you become shaky, dizzy or feel ill, the chances are you have a low blood sugar or hypoglycemia issue.
HOW DO WE HELP REBALANCE YOUR BLOOD SUGAR? Our diet is completely sugar-free (we use natural sweeteners such as agave, honey, and fruit) and rich in raw foods and other vegetarian foods that are high in fibre and are very stabilizing. If you do juice fasting, it includes fibre drinks that help you keep your blood sugar stable.
NOTE: If you have diabetes, we recommend our Physical Health GO-DEEPER™ Program, as it allows us to address the issue more specifically.
Parasites and Candida – if you crave sweets after each meal, it is almost guaranteed that you have some parasites and Candida. These will make you eat more than you actually need because they live off you, but this does not mean that they will consume all the calories that come with it. Extra calories are extra calories and will deposit themselves as fat.
HOW DO WE CLEANSE CANDIDA AND PARASITES? Our digestive flushes, offered twice a week, are a highly effective and rapid method for removing Candida and parasites (especially when combined with colonics). Additionally, we utilize an herbal cleanse specifically designed to eliminate parasites.
Cellular Acidity – While people have loved food since the beginning of time, and at times eaten too much, we never saw pandemics of obesity until the end of the previous century. In fact, an older generation still remembers that it used to be unusual to see a morbidly obese child or teenager in school, and it was typically the one suffering from an advanced health condition.
One of the most common causes of obesity is foods that contain artificial flavouring and preservatives, such as MSG (please read about MSG-induced obesity in rats). When exposed to MSG and other food toxins, your body attempts to store them as acids in fat to keep them away from your vital organs. This is a survival mechanism because these acids are highly toxic to the cells. Unfortunately, MSG is added to the majority of commercially made foods, and even reading labels will not help you identify it, as manufacturing companies are not required to label MSG in Canada. These food chemicals cause the cells to expand and grow at an astronomical rate. This is why alkalizing your body and eliminating cellular toxins are important steps in weight loss.
HOW DO WE ALKALIZE OUR BODY? Our diet is a highly alkalizing, homemade, free from preservatives, GMOs, MSG, and other chemicals. Additionally, fresh lemon juice and daily hydration with 2 litres of water, which are part of the program, help neutralize pre-existing cellular acidity. In our Food Demo classes and lectures, you will learn how to pick and prepare produce without hidden additives.
Energetic Cleanse and Nervous System Rebalancing – issues hide in tissues, and vice versa – issues predetermine your tissues. Your body cells, like a fortress, protect you from negative emotions, and the more of those you experience on an ongoing basis, the bigger you will “grow”. As a result, some people may develop a “cortisol belly”, while others hang on to pounds in the hip area.
HOW DO WE DO AN ENERGETIC CLEANSE? If you choose the Emotional Rebalancing package, you will receive Life Coaching and various types of energy cleansing therapies. Your energy work may include somatic therapy, craniosacral therapy, Reiki, Tuning Forks or other similar ones. Energy work helps you release past stresses trapped in your cells and calm your nervous system. Additionally, Sleep Enhancing Tea, served nightly, will help calm your nervous system.
NOTE: If you are recovering from a severe trauma or suffer from an advanced emotional issue, we highly recommend you inquire about our Emotional Wellness GO-DEEPER™ Program.
Exercise Cleanse – while exercising three times a day, five days a week, may be too taxing on your body, if you sit a lot and don’t take breaks to move throughout the day, the food will not burn off as quickly and efficiently. Some of it will be left to ferment (you may experience loud gas) or putrefy (with a gas smell like rotten eggs). Fermented food, over time, can result in a protruding belly and an accumulation of excess fat around the abdominal area.
HOW DO WE USE EXERCISE TO CLEANSE? Moderate exercise, such as yoga, gentle fitness workouts, and nature walks, is incorporated into your retreat and will help you get on track and establish sustainable routines. For optimal results, we recommend that you engage in running for 20 minutes or walking for at least 2 hours daily.
Lymph Cleanse– lymph vessels are located right underneath your skin and are responsible for proper toxin elimination. Along with the Liver, your lymph contributes to the quality of your metabolism. You stimulate your lymphatic system through breathing and movement, especially bouncing. All activities that involve these two will help cleanse your lymph. For example, deep breathing exercises in yoga and rebounding.
HOW DO WE CLEANSE YOUR LYMPH? Steam baths with cold treatments, walking barefoot, using a mini-trampoline, breathing in yoga and meditation, as well as all fitness activities, all help your lymph cleanse. The Salt Scrub, that is part of all packages, Ionic Foot Bath, included in some of our packages, and Infrared Sauna sessions, which can be added for an additional fee, are all excellent lymphatic cleansing enhancers.
WEIGHT LOSS RESULTS OF OUR GUESTS
While individual weight loss results on the program vary, it is common to see guests losing around 5 lbs. in 7 days.
The majority of our program guests lose at least half a pound per day. On a juice fasting program, you typically will lose more weight than on a Healthy Reboot program (which includes meals).
Please keep in mind that certain factors, such as your current physical health conditions, high level of exhaustion, emotional wellness and low mobility related to knee & hip injuries, may influence your numbers. In some cases, a person may experience a modest weight loss, remain at the same weight, or even gain a bit of weight (especially if dehydrated or under-eating before coming).
It is important that, regardless of the amount of weight loss you achieve, you have a mindset that weight loss is secondary and that your primary goal is to become healthier. Even if you may not see immediate results, you are still resetting your metabolism and addressing the underlying issues that contributed to weight gain. Even if you don’t lose as much as you hoped for as quickly as you desired, you’ll likely sleep and feel better, and digest more easily, which will help you maintain momentum and make better food choices.
Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that our Wellness Programs may not be the best option for people with advanced emotional or physical issues, as their condition and meds can get destabilized. They can still do a program, but it needs to be customized. In those cases, please consider our GO-DEEPER™ Programs, as they may be a more suitable option for you. Wellness programs are a general rejuvenation program and are not designed to work with specific health issues. Fresh Start does not claim to diagnose or treat them. We cannot promise that you will reach specific health improvements.
Program Inclusions Disclaimer: Not all components described above are included in every program, and packages are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the ‘What’s Included’ and ‘Rates’ pages.
