By following the Standard Process Purification Program, you will be working toward sustained, long-term weight management. The ideal weight-management system is not a quick fix but a long-term commitment. You will need to make lifestyle changes that will continue long after the purification process has been completed.

Exercise facilitates the removal of toxins and helps maintain a healthy weight. It is recommended that you walk 30-45 minutes at least four days per week. Strenuous exercise should be put on hold during the 21-day program. Consult your health care professional if you are currently on a more strenuous exercise program that you would like to maintain throughout the purification program or about resuming strenuous exercise post-purification.

Here are some tips to help you stay on track:

• Plan your strategy before you leave home.
• When choosing a restaurant, select one that serves foods on the recommended list. This will curb temptation.
• When traveling, bring along a cooler packed with water bottles, fresh fruit, and sliced raw vegetables.
• When attending a social gathering, bring a dish to pass that fits your stage of the program, like a fruit/veggie tray or chicken kabobs.
• For added convenience, SP Complete and Whey Pro Complete are available in single-serving packets.

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Your health care professional can help you decide what is right for you based on your health history, supplements/medications you are taking, and health goals. He or she might also recommend additional supplements to support your body while on the program.

These vegetables were selected for their high nutritive value and their capacity to support detoxification.

Two of the main effects will be an increase in urination and bowel movements. This is a natural effect of purifying and should not interfere with your daily activities. In rare cases, you may experience a throbbing sensation in the head, generalized aches, itchy skin, rashes, or fatigue. These are normal occurrences and will subside in a day or two.

You may be fatigued because your body may require a higher amount of protein during purification and post-purification. Ask your health care professional about adding Whey Pro Complete to your program.

Remember to drink plenty of water, at least 64 ounces per day. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits with a high fiber content. Eating one beet daily encourages regular bowel movements.

Whey is a protein source found in SP Complete, and lactose is a nutrient found in the whey. There is approximately ½ gram of lactose per shake. Try SP Complete Dairy Free if lactose is a concern.

It is vegetarian (lacto-ovo) but not vegan.

If you suspect you are having a reaction to a specific food, refrain from eating it and consult your health care professional about how to incorporate alternative food sources.

You and your health care professional should work together during post-purification. Your health care professional may recommend supplements that are specific to your health concern.