Our Journey

Our mission is to help anyone willing to put forth the effort in changing ones lives for the better in all aspects - diet, health, fitness, life balance,  or spirituality.  To offer people something that will help them become “better than they were yesterday” no matter where they are in their own personal journey.

Juliya

My name is Juliya.  About two years ago, I was sick of what I saw in the mirror.  At 41 years of age I was an overweight woman with low self-esteem, hiding under baggy clothes and avoiding public events.  I decided it was time to change all that, immediately.
I wanted to prove to myself and everyone else that age is just a number and not an excuse to give up on improving ones health and self-image.  To prove that one can change at any age.  

​And I did it!
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In about 10 months I dropped 60 Lbs., going from 181 to 121 pounds!  And I experienced so many new things on this journey.  

​I learned of the enormous variety of healthy food choices available to me.  I discovered sport and exercise activities that I can perform at any given time or place, regardless of budget limitations.  I learned about the importance of being my true self, how to take care of my body, and how to find emotional and physical balance.
I embraced the Whole-Food, Plant-Based, No-Oil, No-Refined-Sugar, Gluten-Free lifestyle.  Will I stick to it forever?  I’m not sure; I’m not into dogma.  I may cheat occasionally and when I do I will be honest about it, although I do really love this way of living and have no intention of changing it.  It gives me energy and balance.  It inspires me and keeps me focused.

I was fortunate to arrive at this lifestyle by choice, rather than a medical misfortune.  I am hopeful that this lifestyle will keep me healthy to enjoy many years of life in good mental and physical shape.

I want to share my discoveries with all of you.  Welcome to our blog and thank you for taking interest in this Lean & Clean Journey

Natasha

My name is Natasha, and I joined Juliya's Lean and Clean group due to our similar interests, though my journey here was very different.

I have struggled with an autoimmune disorder of the skin my whole life. Over the years, it has come and gone many times, but it is always there, waiting to come back. It was frequently uncomfortable but usually manageable.
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​Three years ago, I became so handicapped by it that I was facing a future of endless medical interventions; drawers full of lotions, creams and ointments, a box full of pills. Life became an endless chore of sanitation to avoid skin infections that were coming out of nowhere.

Thinking about the future I was facing - not even 40 years old yet - I decided to stop medicating and actually figure out what was wrong. I changed not just my diet but my entire lifestyle, adding and removing things by trial and error until my immune system was finally under control once more.  ​

I changed my clothing, my soaps, shampoos and detergents, even makeup in a search of things that would not irritate my skin. Eventually I began trying different diets, fasts, detox routines, and found my way to a whole-food, plant-based diet and juicing.
Along the way I began to feel better and more like myself. Sure, there were setbacks and obstacles to overcome, but overall my health has improved dramatically! Now, three years later I am living pharmaceutical-free and enjoying life much more. 

This experience has inspired me to help others improve their own health, regardless of where they are on that path. Your goals can be as modest or as transforming as you choose. You can always change your health for the better. Even if you don't have any health issues, by changing your diet and adding an exercise plan you can prevent diseases before they appear. Let's prevent cancer before it takes root. Improve your well-being and increase your longevity.

​Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.

Jim Rohn