Day 7 and 8 of My Juice Fast Diet
Day 7 Weight: 202 Today is the day I will need to drink pre-made juice.
I made some containers last night, and put them in the refrigerator.
They didn't look as delicious this morning as they did when I made them.
Perhaps I will juice them same day next time-just get up earlier.
I purchased some containers that are used for shaking up protein drinks, so at least I can mix this juice before I drink it.
I have kept the juice in a cold place, so they don't taste bad, but they are just not the same as fresh.
I can honestly tell a bit of difference in how my body is responding to it.
It don't feel the same pep as I normally do after a juice.
Everyone else in the class brought a lunch, and they all smell delicious.
They all have snacks to eat during the class as well, and I think more out of habit, I find myself wanting some.
Any time I take a class like this, I usually have a pocket full of something to snack on.
I will survive though.
The class ended up running late, so I didn't have time to juice before getting to the gym to teach class.
I feel surprisingly good.
Classes went well, but I am ready for bed.
Just a couple thoughts before I do: I was asked the question yesterday what I will do when I finish this diet.
Whether I would continue juicing, or what I would do.
I will definitely continue to juice.
I'm not sure to what extent.
I LOVE food! I love to prepare it.
I love to eat it.
I enjoy the smell of good food.
I have gotten to the point that I can discern ingredients of food by the smell.
I can tell what stage in the cooking process food is by the smell.
I have no desire to completely give up food, but I do want to prepare and eat more healthy food, and I firmly believe juicing can be a big part of it.
Some of the juices I have made have been delicious in and of themselves.
With more research, trial, and error, I think I can find some culinary satisfaction through creating juice masterpieces.
It's not cooking, but it is creating.
Creating that is pleasing to the palate.
Day 8 Weight: 202 I was hoping to break the 200 lb mark.
It didn't happen, but I'm hoping today it will.
I've got a lot of catch-up to do today at work since I was at my class yesterday.
I hope I will have time for INSANITY.
I sliced the finger cutting veggies this morning.
As always, I don't do anything ½ way.
I cut it pretty good.
I suppose this presents another potential pitfall to this diet.
Hopefully, you are not as clumsy as I am.
I got my best workout I've had since starting the diet.
INSANITY was INSANE.
I pushed all the way through...
no stopping.
I then got a few rounds of sparring in, and even rolled around a bit in Jiu Jitsu class.
I can tell I'm going to be sore from this day, but it felt great.
After all that training, I drank a juice, and taught one of my more energetic Muay Thai classes.
All-in-all, it was a great day at the gym.
The only thing I will miss about this diet is the pain in the butt it is to clean my juicer after every meal.
It is a bit time consuming, but very necessary.
As I wrap up this journey, I look back upon it as a positive experience.
Please indulge me as I share my thoughts about the whole ordeal.
Don't mistake these thoughts for a farewell, I will continue to document the days to follow this diet, as I am sure getting back on to solid foods will be as tumultuous as weaning off it.
Diabetes runs in my family.
My relatives don't live past 50- Usually, due to complications resulting from the disease.
I turned 45 this year, giving me pause to reflect on my own humanity.
This diet gave me a reason and excuse to completely focus on ME.
I don't mean in a selfish way.
It gave me an opportunity to examine the relationships I have with other, how my health affects them, and what my role in this world is moving forward.
Through this process, I realized, I do want to live longer.
I do want to see my children get older, and have a relationship with them as adults.
I do want to know my grandchildren.
I want to look better for my wife.
I want to feel better in order to allow me to improve my personal relationships with others.
I want to look like a fitness instructor for my clients.
I want to be a better person.
I think I need to periodically challenge myself.
Test my self-control.
Remind myself who I am, and what is important to me.
This diet has brought on a great deal of self-reflection.
I have been forced to tune into my body.
I have been forced to control my urges and thoughts.
It hasn't been easy.
It's definitely not the most difficult thing I have ever done, but it was a challenge.
The one thing it did make me do was be 100% constantly aware of ME.
I was acutely aware of my emotional state.
I consciously tracked my physiological, and mental states.
This diet has helped propel me in the direction I want to head.
I have achieved my goal, and now look to use it as a springboard to achieve the rest of what I listed above.
I know what I need to do, and am determined to do it.
Thanks for reading, and I wish you all tremendous success, whether you decide to Juice Fast or not.
Total Cost of program: Juicer #1: $100.
00 Juicer #2: $300.
00 Fruit and Vegetables for 8 days: $412.
86 NOTES: Most of you won't need 2 juicers.
While not optimal, juice can be packaged and taken to work.
It may be inconvenient for those in a conventional work environment to juice fast to begin with.
Obviously, your circumstances have to work for you.
I may have spent more on produce than necessary, as I wanted to try different things.
You can also spend a great deal more if you want to go with an all-organic diet.
I made some containers last night, and put them in the refrigerator.
They didn't look as delicious this morning as they did when I made them.
Perhaps I will juice them same day next time-just get up earlier.
I purchased some containers that are used for shaking up protein drinks, so at least I can mix this juice before I drink it.
I have kept the juice in a cold place, so they don't taste bad, but they are just not the same as fresh.
I can honestly tell a bit of difference in how my body is responding to it.
It don't feel the same pep as I normally do after a juice.
Everyone else in the class brought a lunch, and they all smell delicious.
They all have snacks to eat during the class as well, and I think more out of habit, I find myself wanting some.
Any time I take a class like this, I usually have a pocket full of something to snack on.
I will survive though.
The class ended up running late, so I didn't have time to juice before getting to the gym to teach class.
I feel surprisingly good.
Classes went well, but I am ready for bed.
Just a couple thoughts before I do: I was asked the question yesterday what I will do when I finish this diet.
Whether I would continue juicing, or what I would do.
I will definitely continue to juice.
I'm not sure to what extent.
I LOVE food! I love to prepare it.
I love to eat it.
I enjoy the smell of good food.
I have gotten to the point that I can discern ingredients of food by the smell.
I can tell what stage in the cooking process food is by the smell.
I have no desire to completely give up food, but I do want to prepare and eat more healthy food, and I firmly believe juicing can be a big part of it.
Some of the juices I have made have been delicious in and of themselves.
With more research, trial, and error, I think I can find some culinary satisfaction through creating juice masterpieces.
It's not cooking, but it is creating.
Creating that is pleasing to the palate.
Day 8 Weight: 202 I was hoping to break the 200 lb mark.
It didn't happen, but I'm hoping today it will.
I've got a lot of catch-up to do today at work since I was at my class yesterday.
I hope I will have time for INSANITY.
I sliced the finger cutting veggies this morning.
As always, I don't do anything ½ way.
I cut it pretty good.
I suppose this presents another potential pitfall to this diet.
Hopefully, you are not as clumsy as I am.
I got my best workout I've had since starting the diet.
INSANITY was INSANE.
I pushed all the way through...
no stopping.
I then got a few rounds of sparring in, and even rolled around a bit in Jiu Jitsu class.
I can tell I'm going to be sore from this day, but it felt great.
After all that training, I drank a juice, and taught one of my more energetic Muay Thai classes.
All-in-all, it was a great day at the gym.
The only thing I will miss about this diet is the pain in the butt it is to clean my juicer after every meal.
It is a bit time consuming, but very necessary.
As I wrap up this journey, I look back upon it as a positive experience.
Please indulge me as I share my thoughts about the whole ordeal.
Don't mistake these thoughts for a farewell, I will continue to document the days to follow this diet, as I am sure getting back on to solid foods will be as tumultuous as weaning off it.
Diabetes runs in my family.
My relatives don't live past 50- Usually, due to complications resulting from the disease.
I turned 45 this year, giving me pause to reflect on my own humanity.
This diet gave me a reason and excuse to completely focus on ME.
I don't mean in a selfish way.
It gave me an opportunity to examine the relationships I have with other, how my health affects them, and what my role in this world is moving forward.
Through this process, I realized, I do want to live longer.
I do want to see my children get older, and have a relationship with them as adults.
I do want to know my grandchildren.
I want to look better for my wife.
I want to feel better in order to allow me to improve my personal relationships with others.
I want to look like a fitness instructor for my clients.
I want to be a better person.
I think I need to periodically challenge myself.
Test my self-control.
Remind myself who I am, and what is important to me.
This diet has brought on a great deal of self-reflection.
I have been forced to tune into my body.
I have been forced to control my urges and thoughts.
It hasn't been easy.
It's definitely not the most difficult thing I have ever done, but it was a challenge.
The one thing it did make me do was be 100% constantly aware of ME.
I was acutely aware of my emotional state.
I consciously tracked my physiological, and mental states.
This diet has helped propel me in the direction I want to head.
I have achieved my goal, and now look to use it as a springboard to achieve the rest of what I listed above.
I know what I need to do, and am determined to do it.
Thanks for reading, and I wish you all tremendous success, whether you decide to Juice Fast or not.
Total Cost of program: Juicer #1: $100.
00 Juicer #2: $300.
00 Fruit and Vegetables for 8 days: $412.
86 NOTES: Most of you won't need 2 juicers.
While not optimal, juice can be packaged and taken to work.
It may be inconvenient for those in a conventional work environment to juice fast to begin with.
Obviously, your circumstances have to work for you.
I may have spent more on produce than necessary, as I wanted to try different things.
You can also spend a great deal more if you want to go with an all-organic diet.
