Wow! Today was an awesome day. Headaches pretty much just in the morning/early afternoon. Not many cravings at all. I was very fulfilled. Not much more to say than that!
So, it really does get easier. Almost makes me wanna go 10 days instead of just 5. I said ALMOST....!!!!
Tomorrow I will share our weights.
I will continue this blog, even after the 5 days are over. Mostly to document our progress in our eating habits, and also to document our weight. We won't be losing fast, but I'm sure with the eating plan we have in mind, we will definitely be losing.
Stay tuned!
What I chewed today: two 3"dia. chunks of watermelon, 14 grapes, the same salad we had on Tuesday (day two)
Showing posts with label juice fast. Show all posts
Showing posts with label juice fast. Show all posts
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Just a Few Observations........
Just thought I'd let you know a few things that we've noticed since starting this juice fast reboot.
I'll just list them randomly below:
1. I spend a LONG LONG time in the kitchen for each meal. Because first I have to gather all the ingredients......
then, I have to rinse them all well, as well as cut anything that needs cutting.
Then I have to juice the ingredients (this part takes the least amount of time).
Then I pour the drinks, and dismantle all the pieces of the juicer.
I have to clean as I go, especially the filter. It is a super fine filter, so it takes nearly nothing to clog the little pin holes. This takes the longest for cleanup. Scrubbing till you don't think you can scrub anymore.
It might not sound time consuming, but it is! Especially when you do it 3-4 times a day.....but it's worth it! Just thought you should know what to expect.
2. Most of this, we believe, is mental. It's good to have a support group, so here is the link to some groups you can join on RebootWithJoe.com. You may have to create an account first.
RebootWithJoeGroups
3. We had smaller and less frequent NUMBER TWO'S {{if you know what I mean}}. I read on the "Reboot With Joe" site that this a common occurrence. You can go to the site, go to the Reboot tab, then at the bottom of the choices are the Reboot FAQ'S. Very informative.
4. Another thing is weekness. Another very common effect. And soreness. You can find that in Reboot FAQ'S also.
5. You will be using LOTS of fruits and vegetables. For one person, the cost isn't too bad, but for two? Well, it's just a little high, that's all. But like I said before in another post....you can do a 3day, 5day, 10day, 30day Reboot, etc.
I'm hoping that 5 days was a good number for us. If not, we'll increase it on the next Reboot.
On the Reboot FAQ'S page, it says it's safe to Reboot again after 8 weeks (if you do a 5day).
But anything after a 15day long Reboot....you should wait 3 months.
If I think of any more things from our own observations, I'll put them in another post.
I'll just list them randomly below:
1. I spend a LONG LONG time in the kitchen for each meal. Because first I have to gather all the ingredients......
then, I have to rinse them all well, as well as cut anything that needs cutting.
Then I have to juice the ingredients (this part takes the least amount of time).
Then I pour the drinks, and dismantle all the pieces of the juicer.
I have to clean as I go, especially the filter. It is a super fine filter, so it takes nearly nothing to clog the little pin holes. This takes the longest for cleanup. Scrubbing till you don't think you can scrub anymore.
It might not sound time consuming, but it is! Especially when you do it 3-4 times a day.....but it's worth it! Just thought you should know what to expect.
2. Most of this, we believe, is mental. It's good to have a support group, so here is the link to some groups you can join on RebootWithJoe.com. You may have to create an account first.
RebootWithJoeGroups
3. We had smaller and less frequent NUMBER TWO'S {{if you know what I mean}}. I read on the "Reboot With Joe" site that this a common occurrence. You can go to the site, go to the Reboot tab, then at the bottom of the choices are the Reboot FAQ'S. Very informative.
4. Another thing is weekness. Another very common effect. And soreness. You can find that in Reboot FAQ'S also.
5. You will be using LOTS of fruits and vegetables. For one person, the cost isn't too bad, but for two? Well, it's just a little high, that's all. But like I said before in another post....you can do a 3day, 5day, 10day, 30day Reboot, etc.
I'm hoping that 5 days was a good number for us. If not, we'll increase it on the next Reboot.
On the Reboot FAQ'S page, it says it's safe to Reboot again after 8 weeks (if you do a 5day).
But anything after a 15day long Reboot....you should wait 3 months.
If I think of any more things from our own observations, I'll put them in another post.
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Tomorrow's the Big Day!
We're both a little nervous about it, but excited as well. We're both used to drinking coffee every morning, so going without it will be quite foreign to us.....not to mention a bit of a challenge.
I've heard it said that during the first few weeks of juicing, people may experience things like migraines, dizziness and nausea.....just to name a few of the not very pleasant experiences. I'm hoping that neither I nor my husband will be one of those people. If we are, we're gonna just have to suck it up! Right?
Well, until tomorrow then! Our first day of JUICING! I'll tell you all about it! Let the journey begin!
I've heard it said that during the first few weeks of juicing, people may experience things like migraines, dizziness and nausea.....just to name a few of the not very pleasant experiences. I'm hoping that neither I nor my husband will be one of those people. If we are, we're gonna just have to suck it up! Right?
Well, until tomorrow then! Our first day of JUICING! I'll tell you all about it! Let the journey begin!
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Second Juicing
I made tonight's juice a little differently. Here's what I used:
- 4 leaves of kale
- 1 cucumber
- 4 celery stalks
- 3 apples (I halved them this time...didn't need to)
- tiny piece of ginger root (it's near the center of picture)
- 1/2 lemon
- small handful of spinach leaves
- 15 green grapes (seedless)
It was the PERFECT amount for our two cups, and this time.....with this recipe that I tweeked a little....I LOVED it! It was perfect for me! My husband loved it as well.
It was smoother, and didn't have that strong essence of ginger root or the lemon. Just subtle enough for it to blend nicely with the other ingredients. Thumbs up!
I have more confidence in being able to do the 6 days now. YAY! Because after Tuesday's juicing, I was having a whole lot of apprehension. But now.......IT'S ON!!!!
Monday, July 20, 2015
Juicing Into The Unknown
So.....I really just learned about juicing within the last month or so. I first heard about it from my husband's daughter and son-in-law, who came to visit and mentioned that they had been juicing.
Let me back up a little....I've never been a health food type person in the past. I'd have to say that as soon as I had my eyes opened to the world of GMO's, is probably the first time I considered eating healthier (GMO free). I haven't gotten to the point where I'm completely GMO free, but I've made changes in many of the things that I buy.
Also, around February of this year (2015), I started doing a morning health regime, which includes:
So, back to juicing. Once I had some time to start investigating juicers, I hopped onto Amazon and started the process of finding the right machine for my (our) needs. Not too expensive, great ratings, easy to clean and quick to juice. I found the one I was sure would work best, especially because of all the reviews. I also kept coming across a recurring name being mentioned....Joe Cross. Along with a recurring title.....Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. I decided to check out Netflix to see if this documentary was listed there, and to find out what the big hubbub was about. And it was! And it was very informative and eye opening. So, needless to say, I was sold. Not only on juicing, but on the machine I was going to purchase, as it just so happened to be the one that Joe Cross used in his travels for the documentary.
So this blog will be my diary of my own experience and journey into the juicing world. I'm not obese or anything, but I do have some extra "baggage", especially in the tummy area. If I muster up enough courage, I might show the before picture to kick off this journey.....but let me chew (or not chew) on that for a bit.
I actually just received my machine yesterday, and am planning to try a few juicing recipes with it this week. Then, come next Monday, I will do a 6 day ONLY JUICE cleanse, using Joe Cross's "mean green juice fast" recipe.
So, for today, I just have a picture of my machine......along with the link to where I purchased it on Amazon. I was not asked to do a review or promote this machine. I am not receiving anything for doing so. I will be mentioning things I use, simply to document and share my experiences.
Breville Juice Fountain Plus
Let me back up a little....I've never been a health food type person in the past. I'd have to say that as soon as I had my eyes opened to the world of GMO's, is probably the first time I considered eating healthier (GMO free). I haven't gotten to the point where I'm completely GMO free, but I've made changes in many of the things that I buy.
Also, around February of this year (2015), I started doing a morning health regime, which includes:
- 1 tbls unrefined organic coconut oil
- 1 tbls raw unfiltered unpasteurized apple cider vinegar (I usually just take a swig)
- 1 tbls raw unfiltered honey
- 3 almonds
- 7 pistachios
So, back to juicing. Once I had some time to start investigating juicers, I hopped onto Amazon and started the process of finding the right machine for my (our) needs. Not too expensive, great ratings, easy to clean and quick to juice. I found the one I was sure would work best, especially because of all the reviews. I also kept coming across a recurring name being mentioned....Joe Cross. Along with a recurring title.....Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. I decided to check out Netflix to see if this documentary was listed there, and to find out what the big hubbub was about. And it was! And it was very informative and eye opening. So, needless to say, I was sold. Not only on juicing, but on the machine I was going to purchase, as it just so happened to be the one that Joe Cross used in his travels for the documentary.
So this blog will be my diary of my own experience and journey into the juicing world. I'm not obese or anything, but I do have some extra "baggage", especially in the tummy area. If I muster up enough courage, I might show the before picture to kick off this journey.....but let me chew (or not chew) on that for a bit.
I actually just received my machine yesterday, and am planning to try a few juicing recipes with it this week. Then, come next Monday, I will do a 6 day ONLY JUICE cleanse, using Joe Cross's "mean green juice fast" recipe.
So, for today, I just have a picture of my machine......along with the link to where I purchased it on Amazon. I was not asked to do a review or promote this machine. I am not receiving anything for doing so. I will be mentioning things I use, simply to document and share my experiences.
Breville Juice Fountain Plus
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