04/03/2026
My 2-Week Cleanse Journey — Before & After ✨
Believe it or not… the Before photo was taken just two weeks ago, and the After one is today.
What makes this even more surprising is that I’m only a few days away from the time of the month when my body normally feels most bloated, heavy, and full of water retention. Yet this morning, standing in front of the mirror, I felt genuinely proud and impressed with the changes I could see and feel.
This 2-week cleanse wasn’t easy. I originally planned to complete four full days of fasting, but I listened to my body and adjusted the plan for my stomach’s comfort. Instead of strict fasting, I spent a few days avoiding solid foods and focusing on gentle nutrition.
I also reduced my training intensity quite a lot to support recovery, but the biggest transformation came from my nutrition.
Many of you have asked what exactly I changed, so here it is:
For two weeks I completely eliminated:
• Added sugar (although I still enjoyed plenty of berries, fruit, and even dates)
• Meat — which was honestly the hardest part for me as a big meat lover
• Bread and yeast products (only a few gluten-free protein wraps)
• Alcohol
• Eggs and cheese
• Ultra-processed foods
My food choices became simpler but very nourishing. I focused on:
• White fish and salmon
• Vegetables and grains
• Nuts
• Fermented milk products
• Fruits and berries
I also tried to avoid foods that personally cause me bloating.
This journey wasn’t really about losing weight or becoming slimmer.
It was about supporting my gut, feeling lighter, cleaner, and more connected to my body.
And the biggest discovery? Discipline is possible when you truly decide.
In the past, I told myself I couldn’t change my diet because people around me ate differently. But this time, even when someone sat next to me eating all the “forbidden” foods while I was hungry… I stayed committed.
That alone feels like a huge win.
This experiment taught me a lot about my body, my habits, and my mindset — and I’m excited to see what happens if I continue beyond these 14 days and keep some of these choices in my lifestyle.
Sometimes the biggest change starts with simply believing that you CAN.
