Good Afternoon! It has been a pretty uneventful morning thus far..but I didn't want you to think I forgot to update (Like I'm sure most of you reallllly care). Hah.
Anyway..as I said..not much has happened today. I have had one serving of juice thus far..and it was the same juice I had on Day 1. I wasn't feeling particularly ambitious this morning. HOWEVER..last night I did branch out and try something a little different..even for me!
Juice #9 was..interesting to say the least.
It consisted of:
1 Large Sweet Potato
1 Red Beet (recipe calls for 2..but I'm not THAT adventurous!)
1 Carrot
1 Red Bell Pepper
2 Golden Delicious Apples
1 Orange (which was optional..but I opted YES on this one)
It was definitely the brightest juice I've made thus far. It was basically a neon pink color, thanks beets! It was..okay. I can't say I really liked it, but I didn't hate it either. Not sure I'd ever try it again..maybe there is my answer. It is very beet-y and kind of texture-y due to the potatoes.
More good news! Down another .5lb!! I would love it if I was losing it faster..but I'm definitely not complaining..loss is loss..period.
Anyway, I'll be spending the afternoon hiking with a friend. Probably no need to update..but I'll be back..eventually!
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Day 4..Afternoon..more than halfway there!!
Good news! My stomach is feeling significantly better today!! I was a little concerned with the way it felt yesterday..but so far..no big changes or anything to that effect! Woohoo! I lost another pound as of noon today! 149lbs. It feels pretty good to have gotten below that 150 mark! It's about time!!
I didn't write earlier, because I was kind of a bum this morning, and didn't even make any juice until noon! I made two different juices again!
Here goes:
Juice #7:
1 c. Green Grapes
1 Pear
1 Lime
2 Cucumbers
I apparently can't read..and I only used 1 cucumber in this juice! It was delicious..but it was a little tangy..NOW I KNOW WHY!! This is another one I will make again!
Oh! I forgot to mention that I went back to the store to get some more ingredients. I have enough for a couple more batches of fruit. Hopefully these will get me through at least the weekend..if not..I'll be making a third and final trip to the health food store! Actually, not final! I CAN'T WAIT to try some of the stuff there once I'm back on solid foods again! Some of the stuff is quite pricey..but worth it? We'll see..
Anyway, Juice #8 was a bit experimental for me.
2 Tomatoes
1-2 Garlic Cloves
20 Basil Leaves
It was titled "Bruschetta Juice" on the website I found it on. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I'm pleasantly pleased with this juice! I can only find two downsides..1) It doesn't yield very much juice at all..which means I'll have to make another recipe later this evening and 2) I am probably going to have Dragon Breath for the next week due to the fact that I went ahead and used the 2 cloves of garlic. It's quite yummy..I didn't know what to expect from it. I'm not sure I'll make it again any time soon..but it was a refreshing change of pace.
Anyway..that's all I really have for now..I'll probably update you later with Juice #9. Try not to be too excitedddd :o)
I didn't write earlier, because I was kind of a bum this morning, and didn't even make any juice until noon! I made two different juices again!
Here goes:
Juice #7:
1 c. Green Grapes
1 Pear
1 Lime
2 Cucumbers
I apparently can't read..and I only used 1 cucumber in this juice! It was delicious..but it was a little tangy..NOW I KNOW WHY!! This is another one I will make again!
Oh! I forgot to mention that I went back to the store to get some more ingredients. I have enough for a couple more batches of fruit. Hopefully these will get me through at least the weekend..if not..I'll be making a third and final trip to the health food store! Actually, not final! I CAN'T WAIT to try some of the stuff there once I'm back on solid foods again! Some of the stuff is quite pricey..but worth it? We'll see..
Anyway, Juice #8 was a bit experimental for me.
2 Tomatoes
1-2 Garlic Cloves
20 Basil Leaves
It was titled "Bruschetta Juice" on the website I found it on. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I'm pleasantly pleased with this juice! I can only find two downsides..1) It doesn't yield very much juice at all..which means I'll have to make another recipe later this evening and 2) I am probably going to have Dragon Breath for the next week due to the fact that I went ahead and used the 2 cloves of garlic. It's quite yummy..I didn't know what to expect from it. I'm not sure I'll make it again any time soon..but it was a refreshing change of pace.
Anyway..that's all I really have for now..I'll probably update you later with Juice #9. Try not to be too excitedddd :o)
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Day 3..Evening Tummy Troubles
Well..some of the side effects may have started. I have been having some pretty legitimate stomach pains for a good portion of the evening. Initially, the pain was quite significant..but it only lasted for a few minutes. Now, I feel much better with the exception that my stomach doesn't feel "right". I wouldn't say it hurts..but it doesn't feel normal either. I'm guessing I'm in for a real treat in the next 24 hours or so. I was initially thinking of maybe eating a couple of crackers to see if they would settle my stomach. I have avoided doing so thus far..but we'll see how the rest of the night goes. Definitely looking forward to Day 7 at the moment..
Day 3..Juicemaster Extraordinaire? Probably Not.
Good Morning! Day 3 is here and I'm still feeling quite good! I'm soooo thankful about that little tidbit..but I'm hoping that my body doesn't other plans for the weekend. The scale said 150 even this morning. I was a little bummed because of how much it changed between days 1 and 2. I suppose in the grand scheme of things, .8lbs is still a good loss for one day! Staying positive!
So..Day 3 has been..interesting thus far. Mostly due to the adventures I had while juicing this morning. Yes..even weird people who blog about drinking juice can have adventures.
Anyway, Juice #5 started the adventure. The recipe I had called for the use of 1/4 pineapple. Due to my juicing adventure yesterday..I'm fresh out of it. So..I substituted two apples in its place.
The recipe I used:
1 c. Blackberries
1 Kiwi
2 Apples
30 Mint Leaves (I estimated)
1/2 Pear
1/4 c. Coconut Water
It..was..delightful. The apple blended well with the other flavors and I didn't feel like I had screwed up the recipe at all. This was where my juicing expedition went awry. I think I got a big head about my juicing skills so I went a little crazy. Not too crazy..but I had a number of fruits where my supply had nearly diminished..so I made a bit of a concoction.
Here goes:
1/2 Pear
1 Apple (Last one!)
1 Cucumber
1 Kale Leaf
1 Handful Alfalfa Sprouts
4 Spears of Broccoli
1/2 Lemon
1 Orange
1/4 c. Raspberries
It was..not as good as the first one. It is a juice I would consider to be..consumable, but not one that I will enjoy whole-heartedly. Oh well. I should have known from the strange orange-green-brown color that it was not going to be something I loved. That's okay though..I might have learned my lesson. I'm going to stick primarily to the recipes and only make changes if I see fit.
Also..I have noticed that the fruit supply seems to have diminished considerably. I'll most likely be taking another trek to the store in the next day or so. I have a couple of other recipes I've found that I'd like to try..so I'll be getting the ingredients for those too.
Anyway..Day 3 seems to have gotten off to a pretty decent start!
"Whether you think you can..or you can't..you're right" - Stewie Griffin..my words of encouragement for today. Haha.
So..Day 3 has been..interesting thus far. Mostly due to the adventures I had while juicing this morning. Yes..even weird people who blog about drinking juice can have adventures.
Anyway, Juice #5 started the adventure. The recipe I had called for the use of 1/4 pineapple. Due to my juicing adventure yesterday..I'm fresh out of it. So..I substituted two apples in its place.
The recipe I used:
1 c. Blackberries
1 Kiwi
2 Apples
30 Mint Leaves (I estimated)
1/2 Pear
1/4 c. Coconut Water
It..was..delightful. The apple blended well with the other flavors and I didn't feel like I had screwed up the recipe at all. This was where my juicing expedition went awry. I think I got a big head about my juicing skills so I went a little crazy. Not too crazy..but I had a number of fruits where my supply had nearly diminished..so I made a bit of a concoction.
Here goes:
1/2 Pear
1 Apple (Last one!)
1 Cucumber
1 Kale Leaf
1 Handful Alfalfa Sprouts
4 Spears of Broccoli
1/2 Lemon
1 Orange
1/4 c. Raspberries
It was..not as good as the first one. It is a juice I would consider to be..consumable, but not one that I will enjoy whole-heartedly. Oh well. I should have known from the strange orange-green-brown color that it was not going to be something I loved. That's okay though..I might have learned my lesson. I'm going to stick primarily to the recipes and only make changes if I see fit.
Also..I have noticed that the fruit supply seems to have diminished considerably. I'll most likely be taking another trek to the store in the next day or so. I have a couple of other recipes I've found that I'd like to try..so I'll be getting the ingredients for those too.
Anyway..Day 3 seems to have gotten off to a pretty decent start!
"Whether you think you can..or you can't..you're right" - Stewie Griffin..my words of encouragement for today. Haha.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Day 2..Evening
Soo..juicing is still going strong, but I wanted to point out a funny thing that happened today. Some spouses are supportive of juice fasts. NOT MINE, APPARENTLY. I received this little gem in the mail today. Yep..it's a basket of wine, crackers and cheese. I think that he's trying to sabotage me. My husband, who is deployed overseas in the Navy, didn't know I was going to start the fast until after he had it sent. I guess I'll have something to look forward to when I'm done!
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Anyway..the day is winding down and I still feel pretty good! I've got two servings of Juice #4 to hold me over until morning, as well as a case of water at my disposal. Goodnight all!
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Anyway..the day is winding down and I still feel pretty good! I've got two servings of Juice #4 to hold me over until morning, as well as a case of water at my disposal. Goodnight all!
Day 2
Good (Almost) Afternoon! Day 2 is upon me..and I'm feeling quite good as of right now. I'll be completely honest..last night was kind of rough. I thought that maybe going to sleep early would help to curb the fact that I was feeling quite hungry (water wasn't cutting it..and I hadn't made any juice to get me through the night..and that juicer is loud! I didn't want to wake up the neighborhood). Anyway, I woke up about an hour after going to sleep and was up until about 3:30am! On a positive note..it helped me get a head start on a couple of things for school. Either way, I did question the fasting thing last night..I was quite miserable.
I'm happy to report that I woke up this morning feeling pretty good! I was concerned because I have read that the first few days are the hardest. This doesn't seem too awful. Also..I am thrilled to report that the scale read 150.8 this morning! That's almost a 3lb weight loss since yesterday! That kind of helped to rebuild my motivation, which suffered last night while I was cranky and hungry. I will, however, be keeping a back up supply of juice overnight to avoid that happening again.
I made Juice #3 and Juice #4 this morning. It's probably weird that I get really excited about making new juices..but when you're not eating any solid foods..you have to get your jollies from somewhere, I suppose.
Anyway, Juice #3 consists of:
1/2 Pineapple
1/2 Stalk Celery
1/2 Cucumber
Small Piece of Lime
Handful Spinach
1/2 Avocado
Wheatgrass
Okay, I know you can't juice an avocado! I found a recipe that called for an avocado and I was intrigued, so I figured I'd take a stab at making it. You juice all of the other ingredients..then switch everything to the blender and add the avocado. You make more dishes..but it's a pretty good juice. The recipe called for a "Handful of Spinach"..I may have gone a little overboard. This juice tastes heavily of spinach..and only a little of the fruits that were added. It's all good though..luckily I like the taste of spinach..but I would recommend anyone who doesn't like it to use significantly less!
Juice #4:
1/2 Lime
2 Apples
1/2 Pineapple
1/2 Cucumber
1/2 Avocado
Wheatgrass
I made this juice specifically to use up the rest of some of the ingredients I had to chop in half for Juice #3. I am extremely anal retentive when it comes to fresh produce..and I don't feel comfortable wrapping it up, so this recipe worked perfectly. This juice ended up having more of a green hue than I think it is supposed to have, and this happened because I'm extremely lazy and didn't clean the juicer in between. Oh well..spinach is good for you, right? This juice is a lot sweeter than the last one..and the flavors blended quite nicely with one another. I think that in the grand scheme of today, Juice #4 wins the taste test.
Anyway, that's all that's really happening now. I'm happy to report that I'm not experiencing any additional side effects as of right now..which I consider to be a major plus. If necessary, I'll update later..if not..I look forward to stepping on the scale tomorrow morning.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement!
I'm happy to report that I woke up this morning feeling pretty good! I was concerned because I have read that the first few days are the hardest. This doesn't seem too awful. Also..I am thrilled to report that the scale read 150.8 this morning! That's almost a 3lb weight loss since yesterday! That kind of helped to rebuild my motivation, which suffered last night while I was cranky and hungry. I will, however, be keeping a back up supply of juice overnight to avoid that happening again.
I made Juice #3 and Juice #4 this morning. It's probably weird that I get really excited about making new juices..but when you're not eating any solid foods..you have to get your jollies from somewhere, I suppose.
Anyway, Juice #3 consists of:
1/2 Pineapple
1/2 Stalk Celery
1/2 Cucumber
Small Piece of Lime
Handful Spinach
1/2 Avocado
Wheatgrass
Okay, I know you can't juice an avocado! I found a recipe that called for an avocado and I was intrigued, so I figured I'd take a stab at making it. You juice all of the other ingredients..then switch everything to the blender and add the avocado. You make more dishes..but it's a pretty good juice. The recipe called for a "Handful of Spinach"..I may have gone a little overboard. This juice tastes heavily of spinach..and only a little of the fruits that were added. It's all good though..luckily I like the taste of spinach..but I would recommend anyone who doesn't like it to use significantly less!
Juice #4:
1/2 Lime
2 Apples
1/2 Pineapple
1/2 Cucumber
1/2 Avocado
Wheatgrass
I made this juice specifically to use up the rest of some of the ingredients I had to chop in half for Juice #3. I am extremely anal retentive when it comes to fresh produce..and I don't feel comfortable wrapping it up, so this recipe worked perfectly. This juice ended up having more of a green hue than I think it is supposed to have, and this happened because I'm extremely lazy and didn't clean the juicer in between. Oh well..spinach is good for you, right? This juice is a lot sweeter than the last one..and the flavors blended quite nicely with one another. I think that in the grand scheme of today, Juice #4 wins the taste test.
Anyway, that's all that's really happening now. I'm happy to report that I'm not experiencing any additional side effects as of right now..which I consider to be a major plus. If necessary, I'll update later..if not..I look forward to stepping on the scale tomorrow morning.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Update: Middle of Day 1
Always, Always, ALWAYS wash your veggies!! I'm sure most of you knew that already, but I found what looked to be a spider egg sac on one of my kale leaves! Eeeeew! So I have gone ahead and made juice number 2. I'm not sure if I made it because I was hungry, or because I've been thinking about nothing but juice all day long! This recipe made about 30oz of juice..so my juice quota for the day has been just about fulfilled. If I find it to be unbearable later, I may make another batch of juice..and save the remainder for tomorrow.
So here is how juice #2 stacks up:
Ingredients:
6 Kale Leaves
4 Stalks of Celery
2 Green Apples
1 Cucumber
1/2 Lemon
1 Piece Ginger Root
My initial reaction to this juice was not as good as the first. It is not as sweet as the first one..and it has a strong aftertaste of celery. I wanted to try a green juice, however, because everything I have read has indicated that green juices have significant amounts of nutrients in them. After getting the initial glass down, I started to enjoy this one a lot. It might be what some call to be an "acquired" taste..but it didn't take me long at all to enjoy it. I'm also down to ONE kale leaf! I think that the juicing endeavor will prove to be relatively pricey because of how little juice you get out of certain ingredients. I'm thinking of it as more of an investment though..hopefully my husband agrees :o)
I also wanted to thank all of you for your kind words of encouragement. I have received messages on Facebook and Twitter, as well as a couple of text messages and a phone call cheering me on! I really can't tell you how much that means..even though it is only day 1! You guys are the best..and hopefully you will be the voices of reason when my body is screaming "THIS IS CRAZY..JUST EAT A CHEESEBURGER" at me!!
Anyway..that's all I've got for now. Hopefully tonight will be relatively painless and I can start Day 2 feeling good! More to come later!
So here is how juice #2 stacks up:
6 Kale Leaves
4 Stalks of Celery
2 Green Apples
1 Cucumber
1/2 Lemon
1 Piece Ginger Root
I also wanted to thank all of you for your kind words of encouragement. I have received messages on Facebook and Twitter, as well as a couple of text messages and a phone call cheering me on! I really can't tell you how much that means..even though it is only day 1! You guys are the best..and hopefully you will be the voices of reason when my body is screaming "THIS IS CRAZY..JUST EAT A CHEESEBURGER" at me!!
Anyway..that's all I've got for now. Hopefully tonight will be relatively painless and I can start Day 2 feeling good! More to come later!
Day 1
Okay, so after watching "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead"..and having a friend tell me about the success he had doing a juice cleanse, I figured that I would give it a go. I also decided to document my progress to hopefully give me the extra boost if needed during the week. If the week is successful, maybe I'll continue the cleanse for an extended period of time.
Let me give you a little background about my current weight situation. I returned from visiting my husband in Dubai on January 12. While there, I proceeded to eat like an animal and returned weighing approximately 169lbs. Luckily this was not my heaviest weight, which was approximately 174lbs. last summer. In mid March, my weight was at 164lbs. I began working out with a friend of mine, and my current weight this morning..153.3. I have a goal weight of 110..okay..realistically, I'd like to be at least as low as 135lbs..which I find to be a pretty achievable goal. Revealing to the world how much I weigh is really not something I'm super comfortable doing..but I suppose that sacrifices must be made (including my dignity, apparently).
Regardless, here goes. I went to a local health food store (it was my first visit, but I'm actually looking forward to going again soon!). I had looked up some juice cocktail recipes online, so, armed with a pretty fierce shopping list..I began my journey. From what I have read, organic produce is the way to go..so..I anticipated spending a little bit more than I typically would on certain things.
I left with:
Kale
Spinach
Celery
Carrots
Watercress
Cucumbers
Broccoli
Apples
Red Peppers
Alfalfa Sprouts
Mint Leaves
A Pineapple
Pears
Raspberries
Ginger Root
A Lime
Frozen Cubes of Wheatgrass Juice
Frozen Blackberries (I would have preferred fresh, but they didn't have any)
I'm sure I purchased more..but that's all I can think of off the top of my head (and the receipt is in the car..but you get the gist). Anyway..the grand total was $78.84. A bit high..but not as bad as I had originally anticipated. Plus, the wheatgrass juice cost $21 by itself..and the berries were over $5 each. All in all..not a terrible investment (at least I hope not..we'll see when this week is over).
Anyway, I was eager to get my purchases home and make my first juice. I had gotten a Breville Juicer from Bed Bath & Beyond a few months ago, and absolutely love it. I am glad that someone finally inspired me to get a lot of use out of it. I used it a lot when I first got it, but my interest in it has waned a bit. Mine cost approximately $150, but I know that there are less expensive models out there.
My first juice consisted of:
2 Red Peppers
2 Carrots
1 Apple
3 Broccoli Spears
6 Raspberries
It was amazing!! I was a little concerned about the red pepper, because honestly, I had never juiced one before! That will definitely be a juice that I will be making again. The mixture made about 20oz of juice, and per the instructions of the cleanse, you should be drinking up to 64oz. of juice per day. I'll probably make another serving for today (I started kind of late)..and then I'll go to three servings tomorrow. I'll be drinking a lot of water in the interim as well. I bought 3-24 packs of Dasani water yesterday for $12. I think that's a steal! I'm also looking to purchase a couple of bottles so I can make multiple servings for a day, and save the rest so I don't have to clean the juicer a million times a day.
So far, I'm feeling pretty good. I'm very motivated today..so that's probably quite beneficial for my current situation. I guess we'll see how I'm feeling later..or tomorrow. I know the first couple of days are going to be rough, but I think that I have the drive to be as successful in this endeavor as possible.
Let me give you a little background about my current weight situation. I returned from visiting my husband in Dubai on January 12. While there, I proceeded to eat like an animal and returned weighing approximately 169lbs. Luckily this was not my heaviest weight, which was approximately 174lbs. last summer. In mid March, my weight was at 164lbs. I began working out with a friend of mine, and my current weight this morning..153.3. I have a goal weight of 110..okay..realistically, I'd like to be at least as low as 135lbs..which I find to be a pretty achievable goal. Revealing to the world how much I weigh is really not something I'm super comfortable doing..but I suppose that sacrifices must be made (including my dignity, apparently).
Regardless, here goes. I went to a local health food store (it was my first visit, but I'm actually looking forward to going again soon!). I had looked up some juice cocktail recipes online, so, armed with a pretty fierce shopping list..I began my journey. From what I have read, organic produce is the way to go..so..I anticipated spending a little bit more than I typically would on certain things.
I left with:
Kale
Spinach
Celery
Carrots
Watercress
Cucumbers
Broccoli
Apples
Red Peppers
Alfalfa Sprouts
Mint Leaves
A Pineapple
Pears
Raspberries
Ginger Root
A Lime
Frozen Cubes of Wheatgrass Juice
Frozen Blackberries (I would have preferred fresh, but they didn't have any)
I'm sure I purchased more..but that's all I can think of off the top of my head (and the receipt is in the car..but you get the gist). Anyway..the grand total was $78.84. A bit high..but not as bad as I had originally anticipated. Plus, the wheatgrass juice cost $21 by itself..and the berries were over $5 each. All in all..not a terrible investment (at least I hope not..we'll see when this week is over).
Anyway, I was eager to get my purchases home and make my first juice. I had gotten a Breville Juicer from Bed Bath & Beyond a few months ago, and absolutely love it. I am glad that someone finally inspired me to get a lot of use out of it. I used it a lot when I first got it, but my interest in it has waned a bit. Mine cost approximately $150, but I know that there are less expensive models out there.
My first juice consisted of:
2 Red Peppers
2 Carrots
1 Apple
3 Broccoli Spears
6 Raspberries
It was amazing!! I was a little concerned about the red pepper, because honestly, I had never juiced one before! That will definitely be a juice that I will be making again. The mixture made about 20oz of juice, and per the instructions of the cleanse, you should be drinking up to 64oz. of juice per day. I'll probably make another serving for today (I started kind of late)..and then I'll go to three servings tomorrow. I'll be drinking a lot of water in the interim as well. I bought 3-24 packs of Dasani water yesterday for $12. I think that's a steal! I'm also looking to purchase a couple of bottles so I can make multiple servings for a day, and save the rest so I don't have to clean the juicer a million times a day.
So far, I'm feeling pretty good. I'm very motivated today..so that's probably quite beneficial for my current situation. I guess we'll see how I'm feeling later..or tomorrow. I know the first couple of days are going to be rough, but I think that I have the drive to be as successful in this endeavor as possible.
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