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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Friday, October 19, 2012
Juicy Feast Day 5 - The first weigh in
Most important, I feel good mentally. My mind is clear and I feel a lot more calm and at peace. I would say that about 90% of the time I am satisfied and not having major cravings. The other 10% of the time I want to break down and eat pizza, or potato chips, but then I remind myself WHY I am doing this.
Why am I doing this? Because I want to feel whole. I want my body and mind to be healthy and strong. I want to be at my optimum health and I am the only one that can make it happen. I believe it happens through what we choose to eat. We are what we eat. It's so true. As I've been studying different fruits and vegetables and the incredible benefits they each provide for our bodies I keep asking myself, "Why in the heck are we not more focused on the eating these foods that can help us fight diseases, mental illness and obesity? Why isn't our society doing more to help provide education and resources for families to learn to eat smarter and healthier? Why can't more people realize that so many health problems that are so prevalent, and costing us so much money, can be prevented simply be what we choose to put in our mouths?"
What can I do to help make a difference?
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Juicy Feast Day 4 - The JUICER has arrived!
This juicer is definitely a game changer. It makes drinking juice ten times better than using a blender and it actually tastes good! The juice we made this afternoon had some ginger, along with a bunch of other veggies and it seriously filled me up. I've been so suprised that I haven't been that hungry. I guess my body is getting the nutrients it needs and today I felt a huge boost in my energy level. I'm feeling great!!!
Tomorrow is my first weigh in. I'll let you know how it goes! Happy juicing!
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Juicy Feast Day 3
I survived the first three days of my juicy feast! It's a proud moment for me. I've attempted to do a three day green smoothie cleanse several times and failed each time. I never made it past day two. I would break down and end up eating something crazy and then give up on the whole idea of being healthy and feeling good. Instead I'd beat myself up and then stuff myself with food to try to feel better.
But this time is different. The whole approach feels so different and I feel so much stronger. I'm glad I gave myself four weeks to mentally prepare myself for this. I knew it was going to be hard and I had made the decision over and over again that I was going to do it.
During that four weeks I really paid attention to how I felt after eating certain foods and it was a big eye opener for me. On my bad eating days I'd start feeling so sluggish and my body would ache and my stomach would be bloated and I just felt like crap. I'd be mad at myself for having no self control.
I truly believe we can heal ourselves, inside and out, by eating smart. I don't want to be one of those people that will only eat green leafy vegetables for the rest of my life. I just want to make healthy choices and not obsess over food and feel like I have to stuff myself to be satisfied.
The last three days I've really been paying attention to my body and my thoughts. I've gained strength each time I've refused to eat sugar or to grab a bag of potato chips to munch on. I remind myself that I am only juicing for 30 days. After that my body will be cleansed of all the crap and I'll be in a better position to make healthier eating options.
Anyway, today was good. I drank my juice and really didn't get very hungry. My sister was cooking pizza and pumpkin cookies and the smells really got to me a few times and I had to resist the urge to stuff my face. In the past I would have given in and given up. I would have eaten the pizza, probably 4 slices of it, and then tell myself that I'll just start over again on Monday. Later, I would beat myself up and deem myself a failure for once again giving in. But not this time!!!
Three days down and 27 to go! I feel good and I'm excited for my first weigh in on Friday! Plus, my juicer comes tomorrow and I can't wait. Life is good!
But this time is different. The whole approach feels so different and I feel so much stronger. I'm glad I gave myself four weeks to mentally prepare myself for this. I knew it was going to be hard and I had made the decision over and over again that I was going to do it.
During that four weeks I really paid attention to how I felt after eating certain foods and it was a big eye opener for me. On my bad eating days I'd start feeling so sluggish and my body would ache and my stomach would be bloated and I just felt like crap. I'd be mad at myself for having no self control.
I truly believe we can heal ourselves, inside and out, by eating smart. I don't want to be one of those people that will only eat green leafy vegetables for the rest of my life. I just want to make healthy choices and not obsess over food and feel like I have to stuff myself to be satisfied.
The last three days I've really been paying attention to my body and my thoughts. I've gained strength each time I've refused to eat sugar or to grab a bag of potato chips to munch on. I remind myself that I am only juicing for 30 days. After that my body will be cleansed of all the crap and I'll be in a better position to make healthier eating options.
Anyway, today was good. I drank my juice and really didn't get very hungry. My sister was cooking pizza and pumpkin cookies and the smells really got to me a few times and I had to resist the urge to stuff my face. In the past I would have given in and given up. I would have eaten the pizza, probably 4 slices of it, and then tell myself that I'll just start over again on Monday. Later, I would beat myself up and deem myself a failure for once again giving in. But not this time!!!
Three days down and 27 to go! I feel good and I'm excited for my first weigh in on Friday! Plus, my juicer comes tomorrow and I can't wait. Life is good!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Juicy Feast Day 2
I must say that today was pretty good. I had four green smoothies and put things such as cucumbers, beets, kale,carrots, lemons and green apples in them. Along with that I drank a lot of water. Needless to say I went to the bathroom like 20 times today! It was crazy, but I know its part of the cleansing process and that makes me happy.
I ordered my juicer last night and I should be getting it on Thursday. I can't wait to start using it! I've never used a juicer before so I'm very interested to see how it works and I hope that juice is good. From what I've researched, the juice will be great and jam packed with nutrients!
Tomorrow is day three. I keep telling myself that if I can stick with this for three whole days then I will be able to stick with it for the 60 days. I've tried to do this a couple of times and have never made it past day two. So I've got one more day and then my body and my mind will be fully committed to this juicy feast!!!
Monday, October 15, 2012
The Juicy Feast Has Begun!
My 30 day JUICY FEAST started today! After four weeks of mentally preparing myself for this phase, I would have to say it was a good day. Also, I just got home last night from being out of town for 10 days, so I spent the day unpacking, doing laundry, catching up on homework, etc. so I had a lot to keep my mind occupied rather than worrying about food.
The next big step for me is to purchase a juicer. My plan is to do that tonight! For the past four weeks I have been using a blender and a Magic Bullet to make my green smoothies. They have worked out pretty well, but I am so ready for a juicer!!! As I was drinking my green smoothies today all I could think about was how nice it would be to have a juicer and not have a ton of pulp or anything in my drink. Plus, I'll be able to use more of a variety of fruits and veggies!
I did sit down and write some goals today. I weighed myself and almost started crying. Seriously. I weigh a bit more than I thought I did, so that was sort of a downer, but also a motivator for me to really stick with this and see the results. I keep picturing myself looking good in a pair of cute skinny jeans and simple v-neck with not bulge showing. That's what I'll be wearing when I'm done with this thing!
I will be weighing in every five days and measuring how many inches I lose. I've taken some before photos, which I will show as I begin to get some get 'results' photos to compare with them. Overall, I'm really excited about this journey. I think the next couple of days are going to be really tough as my body adjusts to this new adventure of only drinking green juice, but I give myself about five days for the added energy to come and the aches and pains to start going away....along with some of this weight!!
Here are a few photos from today:
The next big step for me is to purchase a juicer. My plan is to do that tonight! For the past four weeks I have been using a blender and a Magic Bullet to make my green smoothies. They have worked out pretty well, but I am so ready for a juicer!!! As I was drinking my green smoothies today all I could think about was how nice it would be to have a juicer and not have a ton of pulp or anything in my drink. Plus, I'll be able to use more of a variety of fruits and veggies!
I did sit down and write some goals today. I weighed myself and almost started crying. Seriously. I weigh a bit more than I thought I did, so that was sort of a downer, but also a motivator for me to really stick with this and see the results. I keep picturing myself looking good in a pair of cute skinny jeans and simple v-neck with not bulge showing. That's what I'll be wearing when I'm done with this thing!
I will be weighing in every five days and measuring how many inches I lose. I've taken some before photos, which I will show as I begin to get some get 'results' photos to compare with them. Overall, I'm really excited about this journey. I think the next couple of days are going to be really tough as my body adjusts to this new adventure of only drinking green juice, but I give myself about five days for the added energy to come and the aches and pains to start going away....along with some of this weight!!
Here are a few photos from today:
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Benefits of Juicing
Tomorrow is the big day! I am starting the JUICE FEAST phase of my Juice Plan. For the next 30 days I will only be drinking juice made from fresh veggies and fruits. You might be wondering why I'm doing this. I explained a big in my last post, but here you go:
Recently, I watched the documentary FAT, SICK and NEARLY DEAD (you can watch it for free on Hulu). The movie is about a man from Australia that decides to get on a 60 day juice fast. He came to America to do it and drove all over the country to share his story. In the 60 days of drinking juice that he made each day in his juicer, he lost like 90 pounds, but more than that his life totally changed. He went off all medications, his had tons of energy and he was able to reboot his body and begin a healthy and active lifestyle. His story, along with other people he meets on his journey, is incredible and I definitely recommend you watch it!
Along with that I have read a lot about the Green Smoothie Diet. The typical American diet is so bad. I definitely fall into the trap of eating fried foods, sugar and other things that are not good for my body. I've been paying a lot of attention to my body and am beginning to see the effects these foods have on me. When I am not eating healthy my body aches. I wake up feeling sick and my back hurts and I have no energy. I also have some extra weight I've been carrying around that is uncomfortable and discouraging.
My goal with this is just to clean out my system and get rid of the junk I've been carrying around for years. The results have been life changing for so many people and I am inspired. In Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead it talks about how our bodies need to heal on the inside and I feel like my insides need a lot of healing.
From what I've learned from Fat Sick and Nearly Dead, as well as Green Smoothie Diet, here is what I expect to happy in the next 30 days as I eat only fruits and veggies. The benefits of juicing!
Recently, I watched the documentary FAT, SICK and NEARLY DEAD (you can watch it for free on Hulu). The movie is about a man from Australia that decides to get on a 60 day juice fast. He came to America to do it and drove all over the country to share his story. In the 60 days of drinking juice that he made each day in his juicer, he lost like 90 pounds, but more than that his life totally changed. He went off all medications, his had tons of energy and he was able to reboot his body and begin a healthy and active lifestyle. His story, along with other people he meets on his journey, is incredible and I definitely recommend you watch it!
Along with that I have read a lot about the Green Smoothie Diet. The typical American diet is so bad. I definitely fall into the trap of eating fried foods, sugar and other things that are not good for my body. I've been paying a lot of attention to my body and am beginning to see the effects these foods have on me. When I am not eating healthy my body aches. I wake up feeling sick and my back hurts and I have no energy. I also have some extra weight I've been carrying around that is uncomfortable and discouraging.
My goal with this is just to clean out my system and get rid of the junk I've been carrying around for years. The results have been life changing for so many people and I am inspired. In Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead it talks about how our bodies need to heal on the inside and I feel like my insides need a lot of healing.
From what I've learned from Fat Sick and Nearly Dead, as well as Green Smoothie Diet, here is what I expect to happy in the next 30 days as I eat only fruits and veggies. The benefits of juicing!
-Increased ENERGY!
-Sleeping better at night
-Reduced risk of disease
-Decrease in belly fat
-Decreased depression and anxiety
-Cleaning out my digestive tract
-Decreased desire for refined sugars
- Shinier hair
-Clear and glowing skin
-Stronger fingernails
-Losing 10 to 15 pounds
What
I'm really looking forward to is just cleaning out my body, REBOOTING
my system and after 30 days beginning a healthier lifestyle with no
sugar or processed foods. I want to live a long time and I want to
continue my active lifestyle for years and years to come. I'm not going
to make myself sick because of what I eat. Instead, I am going to
improve my quality of life because of what I eat!
TOMORROW IT BEGINS!!!
Below are some great books about juicing if you are interested in getting started. I definitely recommend the book by Green Smoothie Girl.
TOMORROW IT BEGINS!!!
Below are some great books about juicing if you are interested in getting started. I definitely recommend the book by Green Smoothie Girl.
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