I’ve wanted to try a juice cleanse for ages and decided to give it a whirl just after my birthday this year; you know, to detox post all of the celebratory festivities. I was approached by the Pressed Juiced Company, a Johannesburg-based cold pressed juice, juice cleansing and nut milk company and decided to commit to their 3 day winter juice cleanse. Each of the three days is divided into a 6-part schedule matched to a healthy juice combo:
- Pressed green
- Pressed pink
- Pressed red
- Apple pie
- Hard-core red
- Cashew nut-milk
I found the experience equal parts tough and rewarding. It’s the first time I’ve ever not allowed myself solids and I must admit, it messed with my head a little. I didn’t realise how much we rely on chewing and that full feeling. I mean, I wasn’t starving by any means, and in fact I skipped the hard-core red twice. It’s just that not feeling full played on my mind and I started to re-evaluate my relationship with food and fullness which I think is a good thing. Day one was tough, day two was really hard and day three was relatively easy for some reason. Your body definitely starts to acclimatise. I was lucky in that I didn’t experience headaches or any other side-effects, however some people do. I noticed a big improvement in my energy levels a couple days later; I felt like a million bucks. It’s been about 2 weeks since I did the cleanse and I’m still feeling really good. If you’d asked me on day two if I’d do it again I’d say never, but having finished the three days and experienced the after-effects I’d absolutely to it again in a couple months time. They say you shouldn’t do it too regularly, with at least 6 week intervals in between.
The Pressed Juice Co. has an online store you can order your juices, cleanses or nut-milks from, and there are collection points in Bryanston and Illovo. Click here to order online.
Competition
The lovely ladies at the Pressed Juice Co. have kindly offered 2 x three day winter juice cleanses to two Johannesburg-based brandslut readers. Please don’t enter this if you’re not committed, I want the prizes to go to two people who really want to do this and are up for the challenge.
How to win?
- Follow The Pressed Juice Co. on either Facebook or Instagram
- And then tell me you’ve done so by commenting on this blog post
- Competition closes midnight on Sunday September 14th 2015
- Winners will be drawn randomly and announced on Monday September 15th 2015
- Winner must be Johannesburg based, or able to hand over their prize to a friend in Johannesburg if won by someone outside of JHB
Fingers crossed and happy cleansing!
brandslut xoxo
Christine
I have done all the liking 🙂 been desperate to try these ?
Lauren
Liked on Facebook ?
Chris
Hi. Pick me 🙂
Liked their FB page and would love to try this.
Alison Kilian
Liked the Facebook Page. Pick me! pick me! ☺️
Kath Huang
Followed and followed 🙂
Love the juices that are being offered!
Jashna
Really informative! I’ve been on a Candida diet (no wheat, gluten or sugar – natural and processed). Found a huge difference but I would love to try this as a shorter alternative!
Jashna
JashnaFollowed on IG and Facebook! 🙂
Huibri
Liked the Facebook page, would love to do the cleanse to kick start my 2cean Ultra training and healthy eating plan
Heidi
Followed on Instagram, really hoping I win, but will do the cleanse regardless, I’ve been wanting to for a while and this might be the push I’ve needed!
Leigh
I did it! I did it!
Scott Whitaker
Following on Facebook
Samantha Pillay
I have been toying with the idea of a juice cleanse for awhile now but put it down to sheer laziness that I haven’t tried. I haven’t heard of this company before and I’m stoked that they are in Johannesburg. I think the 3 day cleanse would be perfect for me as I really need a detox from the bad eating I have been doing.
Have followed on Facebook 🙂
karen Van heerden
Followed on IG and facebook. Seriously need a detox. Been over indulging for way too long!
Jacqui
Followed!!
Clerissa
I’ve been dying to try this!!! All my friends are raving about them, really curious. I’ve done a 5 day detox before so I’m pretty sure I will survive 3 days 🙂 liked and liked! Holding thumbs!
Sue
Followed and so ready to get started with this new health kick! Needing something to get a spring in my step and committed for summer!
Monique le Roux
Liked on Facebook and Instagram ? been looking at trying a juice cleanse and this looks perfect! Time to kickstart a healthy lifestyle post winter!
Gina
What a great comp! Great to detox in Spring.
Clinton
Following on Facebook…I have seen all the fridge pic posts of everyone starting their juice cleanses, read the trials and tribulations, been the therapist through a few cleanses myself…I THINK ITS MY TURN. Time to get clean!
Jodi
Followed and holding thumbs xxx
Mandy Rademan
Great post! I have like pressed juice co’s Instagram weeks ago and continue to like the many pics they post!! Kelly and Philly are amazing! Committed to my first juice cleanse last week which I loved. There are now 6 more people at the office doing a cleanse because of how amazing I felt and they can’t wait to give it a go. Would love to do another cleanse 🙂 #fullycommitted
Stephanie
Just likes IG and facebook. I quit smoking on 1 August (going strong!! yay) and am really keen to do a proper cleanse, my motivation levels are at a super high. Thanks for the post.
x
Angie
Followed on Instagram! 🙂
Kathy
Followed on both Twitter and Instagram! Have committed to September being a healthy, happy month and so would love to win this! Pick me pick me! ?
Scott Whitaker
Liked on Facebook, 6 weeks booze free detox so far, think this will take me to the next detox level. Keen for a win.#forthewin#pressedjuiceco
Bronwyn
Followed & committed!! I’m running my first 10km in October and this would be a great boost?????????????
Carmen du Plessis
Liked and would love to win!! Need a detox and have been wanting to try a juice detox for ages.
Linelle
Liked on Facebook and Instagram, would definitely like to try this cleanse. I’ve heard great things about it!
Lunel
I need a cleanse… It’s time! (I liked the Pressed Juice Co on Facebook and Instagram too)
Wytske
Followed on Instagram???
Tarryn evenwel
Followed on IG keen to give it a try as I need a push into a healthier direction
Loraine Chisholm
What an awesome prize to get my A into G again. Page liked and shared
Tracey O
Fascinating! Following on Insta!
Jacqui Upton
I’ve liked the page! Dying to try this!
Lara
Following on instagram! need a good juice cleanse to kickstart heathly habits!
Lori Darroch
Followed on Instagram! Been seeing a lot about this lately and keen to try it. Need a boost to get me going on my weight loss journey again.
Sarah Badat
Followed on Instagram ?
Have never done a cleanse before. So keen!
Help me get my Spring Chi ?
Nikki
Oh Yes i have liked liked liked! Been wanting to kick up my detox with these juices but super scared to pay so much for the program. This would really help me to see if it really works, and as i am already on a healthy eating plan i should see results 🙂
Laura Stopforth
Liked on Insta and Facebook. I just survived my first Johannesburg winter, and my energy levels could really do with a bit of boost. I have been wanting to do a juice cleanse for so long, but it never seems like the right time (I know, terrible excuse) and committing to do it on a public forum makes me all the more motivated! Fingers crossed.
Alessandra
Excited for the challenge.
Xxx
Vuyo Mjoli
Followed ,liked ,stalked about to regram !
Get me some almound bliss.
Neo
Followed on both Facebook and Instagram! Have committed to September being a healthy month as it’s one of my best friend’s wedding on the 26th. Pick me! Pick me!
Mpine
I’ve followed the page on Instagram. Please pick me
Tatjana
Damn, I wish I lived in Jo’burg right now.
Cornell Botha
I have liked on both Facebook and Instagram!!
Rob F
Following, holding thumbs!
Keabe Mautla
Followed on both Twitter & Facebook. I REALLY want to try this out! I love juicing but getting it done yourself is such a schlep! I’d love to try this out
Margaux
Liked & Followed! I did a juice detox in January and felt absolutely amazing – I think a second one in Spring would be just what this body needs – especially after a massive birthday week – Misha totally get you there- my liver is picked after some very fun celebrations 🙂
Estilee du Plessis
Liked on Insta 🙂
Ingrid
Followed on Instagram.
Holding thumbs! ???
Sarah Snyman
Liked, loved and more! Would love to try out some of Phee’s special juices!
Ketna
Following Both Facebook & Instagram! I’m committed to good healthy living and this prize will give aid me in making better healthy choices!
Bianca Balutto
Liked on fb and shared on twitter my twitter handle is @b_balutto
FB : Bianca Chante Balutto
dizzylexa (Gail Wilson)
Following on Instagram, So need a pre-summer cleansing.
Tumi
Woop woop! Following Pressed Juicery on Instagram. Crossing all fingers and toes!!
andrea
Liked on Facebook 🙂
Hollyann
Followed on Insta (love the art direction there) and fb, plus commented on your twitter about my friend doing this challenge and loving it!
Shadi Motjuwadi
Followed on Instagram :))
Leoni le Grange
Liked on Facebook 🙂
Tumi
Yay! followed the Pressed Juice Co. on instagram! crossing all fingers and toes.. eep!
Robyn Nam
Liked! Been thinking about doing one of these for a while – heard great things
Sarah
I followed them on Instagram! 🙂
Jamie
Done.and.done ? Been so keen to try out the detox juice – time to get rid of the sluggish winter feeling! ?????
Carly
liked/followed etc super keen to try a juice cleanse
Anastasia Anastasopoulos
Followed on Instagram ??
Amy
I liked them on Insta!
Kirsty
Followed and hoping for the best!
Chris Scott
Done and dusted! Liked (IG handle is @aboutchrisscott). So excited to give this a try!
Marc
Liked on FB! I really wanna win this and detox!
Bianca Balutto
I’m up for the challenge 100%
Bianca
I liked them on FB!!!
Jasmine Ho
Liked on facebook. Fingers crossed for a healthier me!
Juliette E Lewis
Liked the Press Juice Co on Facebook a couple of months ago already. I’ve been very keen to try out their products. Would be awesome to win!!!!!
Alexa
Liked and LOVE IT!
Alexa
liked it and love it
tasniem sloan
Would love to win this detox juice! Really need this with all of my ailments!!
Ullricke van Zyl
I Follow The Pressed Juice Co. on Facebook,,,,Done, Done
Heidi Kleynhans
Done
Gabriella
Followed them on both Instagram and Facebook. I am a student in pretoria and can’t afford a juice cleanse ! I absolutely would love to give them a try and give my body a detox! ! ????pleeassseeee pick meeee 🙂
Angela
Absolutely love this! Bring on the colourful, good-for-you juices!
Amy Lee
Have been looking at this for a while and absolutely love the concept! In need of a serious detox and would be awesome to try! Followed on Facebook Amy Lee Thompson and Twitter amyleesweety23 🙂 Hope I am a lucky Jozi girl.
Hannie
Hi hi, ive liked, pleasseeeee pick me
Neo
Just added pressed juice co! That Cashew Nut Milk sounds amaze…. Bring on the cleanse
Lerato
I liked the Facebook page. Looking forward to this gift. It mighy help me jumpstart my weightloss program after this winter where 4kilos ended up deciding that they belong back on my body.
Tracey O
Followed on insta! Sounds so appealing that I just ordered their one-day cleanse as a little starter!
Madison
Liked on Facebook and followed on Instagram 🙂 please please pleeeease give me theeeese
Charmaine McDonald
Liked on face book