Day 31 - Past the terrible 2's

The title is a bit deceiving as the 2's or twenties rather were not all that terrible at all. If anything more frustrating since the past two weeks I have pretty much been at the same spot weight wise and emotional wise and even energy wise. 

I am pretty much sticking to juicing. I have not used the vitamix but I have bought some store bought green juices that I think are actually smoothies. I have not had them everyday and at this point you can only do so much! 

Today I went and had my hips worked on. I seem to have hips that are rolled forward and slightly dislocated. This has been something I have known for a year now and seem to have sort of let it get worse. The massage therapist did a great job digging into my hips and pushing on pelvic muscles to stimulate movement where there seems to be all kinds of ashesions. That being said I am really sore tonight. In excruciating pain. I have quite the pain tolerance, hence why she could push so hard. But this is almost agony. Makes me appreciate mixing and juicing as I suddenly realize I have sort of been without CONSTANT PAIN for a few weeks now. I still have pains but not like before. 

The pros always seem to outweigh the cons - in this case! 

Day 29 - I'm Back!

So I have been crazy busy with school closing and report cards and paper writing for my course and just living that I have neglected to blog for the past few days. I feel slightly guilty that I have not written anything but then again who is really reading this?

(insert no one)

Yesterday I took the plunge and I moved away from using my favourite kitchen gadget to my second favourite tool. Although unlike the vitamix, the juicer and I have a rather large love hate relationship. I love what it produces. In fact I have come to the conclusion juicing is so much better for the taste buds! However the clean up is not my favourite thing. With mixing I would make my drinks and drink them almost immediately after. With juicing I have decided to preserve my time and make one batch a day of various recipes and flavours and store them in air tight jars and drink when I want. I know it is best to drink them right away but then again no one is perfect!

I have loaded my fridge with every green leafy vegetable I felt I was willing to try along with already pressed carrot juice, green juice, and pineapple juice. The pineapple juice was a new find and for drinking on these super hot days that everyone around me seems to be flaunting ice cream and cold drinks. Again I want to move way from buying juices but the cost is down with the help of pre juiced and I have them for when I am in a pinch.

All my store bought juices are the next best thing from making them myself. No preservatives, sulphites, added sugars and most of all they have a short shelf life which means they are pretty much the earths goodness! Yay.

Juice aside, I have not really had any progress the past week. Maybe why I was not blogging nothing new and exciting to announce. I do feel like my energy level is up again which is good. I also feel my dedication and desire to continue to do this is really strong. I almost had a massive slip up over the weekend. I was home alone in a house that was packed with junk food and had just been to an event where people were devouring everything from gluten free cupcakes to homemade sugar lemonade. I am not one to indulge in these eating habits but it did make my cravings and mind go into overdrive and I actually pulled a bowl out of the cupboard and started to sort through the fridge and figure out which solid food I was going to cut up and enjoy when I took control of the situation. I realized I am not doing this to deprive myself but revive myself. I certainly do not feel deprived so why was I all of a sudden reaching for the things that sent me on this journey to begin with? Maybe not feeling normal? Maybe rebellion? Maybe annoyed I am not seeing the progress I want? Either way I decided I am not taking that road. I will continue on the path of wellness!

Today I enjoyed Kale, Celery, Apple, and Mint. YUM!

Day 24 - I want more

A little rhyme to remember day...

Well today was graduation for my kiddies. Marks the end of my journey for now as a teacher. Time to get down to business and focus on health and wellness. I was so elated when I came home tonight after the ceremony I turned up maroon five and danced around with green juice in one hand and nothing in the other. Was an amazing feel. In all honesty I feel remarkably proud of myself. For having stuck out the past four years and the past 24 days. 24 days of mixing may not seem like much I do feel like it has put me on the right path. A path I think I had strayed from for far too long.

I must start juicing and up the detox next week. The weight needs to go along with the negativity I once had.

I am thinking a colonic mid week. Over share? Nah that is the beauty of detoxing - the details we get to uncover!

Good night!

Day 23 - Went on a reading spree

I am sort of feeling so overwhelmed with all the information there is on health and juicing and mixing and food combining. A friend of mine put it very simply for me which seemed to help.

• Mixing for feeding.
• Juicing for cleansing.

I think that is very accurately put. Although both are great for the body and better than lots of other things you could be feasting on the point is one may be slightly better with detoxing. Ultimately I have made my mind up that I want to detox. So counting down the days until the juicer is working in full force.

Tomorrow I want to read more and more about food combining and hopefully get into the pool. The scale has stayed the same and my energy level is quite low from lack of sleep.

SIGH

• Mixing for feeding.
• Juicing for cleansing.
  
  
  
  

Day 22 - let's pretend we're in Antarctica

Whew I was freezing the last half of the day and think that is a sign of detox. I am still sort of at the same spot I have been the last couple of days which makes me feel a bit defeated and in all honestly almost like giving up. I wont give up but it has crossed my mind. If I am essentially just drinking vegetables why am I not getting quick results when other people shovel in doughnuts and see progress. Then again comparing yourself to others will always end up in a negative war. It is never a good idea to play that game. So instead I have embraced the fact that this is my last week with the vitamix (for now) and the juicer will be my kitchen staple as of Monday. I need to step up my game to see the results I want. I really want the detox to happen. I want to know my body is healing from inside out. I think then I can stop worrying about the outside... I think...

Blueberries, spinach, watermelon, and figs = yum yum!

A question I have been wondering is all about food combing... fruit and veg? No or go?

I guess I have some homework*

Day 21 - HERBAG

Well this is the side of the gluten free shopping spree you get to hear about. Today I felt both elated, annoyed, upset, doubtful, and off all in one. Not really much to do with the fast. Or maybe it does have to do with the fast. Perhaps the fast makes emotions much stronger since the fog is gone. Much more aware of emotions and the reasons behind them. I was annoyed at a post on facebook and the fact that others seem to have it so much easier. Silly more of a pity me position. But I soon realized I was not annoyed at those things - I was annoyed at the fact that I was nauseated all day. Maybe mad at myself. Mad that I cannot fix the one thing that is most valuable... me... my health... and I. So I took to the computer and ebay and within a few clicks I bought a Hermes Herbag. eeeek. Impulse shop at its finest. I have however been admiring this particular bag for sometime and was waiting for the exact moment to purchase it. I think buying it the way I did and when I did was sort of a way to realize you can either chose to carry your baggage or let it go and start fresh. That is exactly what I choose to do. Let go of my baggage and instead of carrying emotional petty crap and worry and fear and projection I have decided to carry a HERBAG instead. One to which I can empty and fill as much as I desire without harming my health. Perhaps it will harm my ego and my nurture the materialistic side of me that desperately needs to vanish. But then again no one is perfect!

So today I sip green juice and admire my brown HERBAG from afar... ohhh the day it comes in the mail will be a day to remember! Yay!

Goodnight - sweetdreams!

Day 20 - 20/20

Made it to 20 days and feel pretty good about that.

Not much change has come about this week. Mostly stuck to the same weight down a little bit but not a whole lot. Swam lots today and could feel my muscles working hard. I actually have the 'workout' sore muscle pain currently. It's always nice to feel like you made an impact in a good way on your body.

It was gorgeous outside today so I spent most of my day outside working on course work and report cards as well as sipping some new mean green.

Although I have played around with spinach, kale and pineapple, today I went for bunches of spinach and pineapple and some cucumber. It was delicious. Each day I keep telling myself to cut back on my fruit consumption but when the juices taste better it is easier to do and then I enjoy doing it.

I did make some popsicles out of carrot juice and peaches. I know that it is best to consume juices right after making it so the enzymes and everything are at their best but on a hot summer day a popsicle is always welcomed in my books. I felt great munching on such a healthy snack and also quite normal. Everyone makes popsicles so why not make them out of good nutritious and delicious juices.

I am still very much game for switching to pure juice and not just blending very soon. I am eager to try that and see if the shifts and progress continue. I am almost at the half way mark and not even half way to my weight goal... again weight is not and should not be the focus but it is something on my mind.

Happy sunday night everyone. I am lifting my glass of watermelon and blueberry juice to you all and saying goodnight see you for day 21!

Day 19 - To juice or not to juice?

Don't let the title alarm you. I am not giving up my fast. But I am wondering if maybe I should be juicing and not just mixing. I have read lots on both and seems that not one is better than the other... or is it? Juicing has been known to push toxins out and help with the detox process. I think that although my goal has been to help with my digestive problems and lose the swelling and water weight packed on from pounds and pounds of medications, the ultimate goal is health. There are people out there who already think I am complete 'quack' and that the body does not need to go to these extremes. However I think it does. I think detoxing is something your body needs help doing and should be done at least once a year. Which brings me to the idea of juicing. I am happy with the results of my mixing fast so far but I am ready to push myself and take it to the next level. After talking to a friend who is going to begin something similar himself I think I will follow in the footsteps and see what other changes I can notice. 

My plan is as follows. Continue mixing for this week. 1 because I am still at work and juicing requires a little bit more effort and a lot more cleanup. 2. I am worried or excited there may be some sort of healing reaction by moving to the next step and I need to have no commitments so I can push through it and stay on track. 

After this week is over I will try juicing for the day and allow myself one smoothie at the end of the day if I am feeling I need something of more substance. After that week I will move to one solid week of juice and then back to mixing the following week and try and do 1 week juice followed by 1 week mixing. The goal will be to work myself up to one or more solid weeks of juice juices and mostly green juices. 

Those are my future plans but I am trying to remember to live in the moment. A fast is a great tool to make you slow down and think about the now... and right now I am tired. I did some swimming and feel like I have increased my energy in the pool already. Such a great feeling when your body pushes past a threshold. This fast may be one of the best things I have ever done, in more ways than slurping! 

Day 18 - Blueberries and Blue Water

Today I went a bit overboard with blueberries. I put them in every smoothie. They were delicious but I think I will pay for it tomorrow. I think  over mixed today. I did however swim for about a half hour which was such a great release. I am hoping after working out a little bit more than I did the past 2 days I will sleep well. I am still struggling with a good nights sleep and it is almost torture. I am simply exhausted and the concept of the fast is to give more energy and I feel the opposite.

Nothing new today other than the scale was down a bit which always makes me happy. Hopefully tomorrow the good news will be a feel of energy and good sleep.

Hard to believe I am almost on week 3. Time has just flown by. I am starting to really enjoy the mixes. There is so much variety. I still have so many ideas and vegetable and fruits I have not tried yet. The possibilities are almost endless and for that I think I will keep going and aim for 60 days... or more!

Empowered by the thought of healing myself and pushing myself all in one! There is nothing more satisfying then thinking that your body was not capable of something a few weeks ago and now is. I think I am on that path now.

CHEERS!

Day 17 - Coldplay

Sitting here listening to paradise by Coldplay thinking about the progress made this week. So after my random day of weight fluctuations in the wrong direction I am back down but not down past where I was. Feels sort of deflating to be honest. I read all these other blogs about people who had such progress on their juice fast that I wonder if I am doing something wrong or maybe it will happen in the end or most importantly perhaps I just need to be patient. I need to remind myself the medications and health problems did not pile on over night so this takes time. Forgive me if I sound like a broken record. I guess that is part of the point of this blog. To get this all out and hopefully see progress in the form of the physical and mental state of my body.

I did do a small workout yesterday so at least I am making my goals that I can control a possibility. I will start my second workout very soon. I think I will do the same thing as yesterday since I am lacking motivation to go beyond that - at this point.

I did have a successful day in other areas. I was able to cross off course work from my imaginary to do list. It is such a nice feeling to be able to check things off a list. Like a pat on the back or simply a feeling os paradise... yeah paradise*

Goodnight and remember to not just eat your veggies - sip them!

Sweet 16*

Tired but a productive day.

No real change since yesterday.

Sort of have nothing much to say but felt like I should do even a short post.

I discovered two things today.

1. I quite like carrot juice and peach. Yup.
2. I have almost enough areoplan miles to go to NYC for free. Sort of made my day.

Come on juice diet work your magic so I can roam the city and feel good while doing it. Besides it would not be a summer if I did not take a bite of the apple... would it?

Goodnight!

Day 15 - Headphones and nail polish

I have literally been sitting on my bed listening to music and picking shellac off my nails for hours. I am in a complete state of blah. It's not that I do not have energy but I feel my motivation is gone. Not with regards to this fast but just in general. I feel like doing nothing. I am happy doing nothing. Sort of in my own little musical world. Currently listening to Maroon 5 Pay Phone - explicit version. I feel zen despite the angry lyrics. Interesting moment of realization. This song is quite angry.

I have read that people who do fasts feel the fog leave their head and feel mentally clear. I think part of me is there and part of me is stuck in the drifting fog. Or maybe there isn't any fog and I am just lazy. Hard to say at this point.

I cut back my smoothie intake today. No real reason just sort of did. See what happens tomorrow.

I am excited I have made it to 15 days. Feel a sense of accomplishment that I have not felt in a while. I am still not into the idea of working out but have decided to push myself before next week begins. Tomorrow marks 1 month until my surgery so seems like a fitting day to try something more active than putting in and taking out earbuds out.

;) Cheers!

Day 14 - Two Weeks

Today I am feeling sort of annoyed. I do not really feel like blogging or doing anything really. I am hoping this is a detox phase. Being unmotivated and swamped with work is not a good combination. Terrible combination actually.

I find it really frustrating that the scale is still up and down. I sort of figured there would be no ups at all. I have not consumed more juice than before so it is puzzling to see it go up. Maybe this is why I am annoyed today. I guess this is all part of the process and the journey. Nothing worth while is ever easy. Or so I am told. I will not admit defeat though.

I think my body has been through a number of crazy things and things that have taken their toll in the past few years. These things did not happen all over night so the recovery won't either. I am realizing on this fast more and more I need to learn and accept patience. I have gotten out of the habit of doing yoga other than my morning routine. I think that will be my challenge for next week. Ease back into at least 10 mins of yoga every day. Meditation and moving your body is so powerful. I sort of want this fast to lead me to new patterns to include in my daily life afterwards.

Today I opened the fridge to find my cucumber and saw some hummus dip. Although hummus is relatively healthy - I seem to have problems digesting it and even more problematic is the fact that I gorge on it if I decide to even consume a spoonful. I realized when I saw this that my immediate thought was to open a bag of carrots and devour. Clearly I still have work to do. Although I am not craving solid foods and I never ate unhealthy I seem to use food even the healthy stuff to deal with stress. This is something that must change. 14 days may seem like a long time but not long enough to change.

Here comes another day tomorrow and hopefully a happier more relaxed day. Namiste.

Day 12 & 13 - A blend

A blend of the weekend days.

Yesterday was the Stag and Doe for my friend and all went well. I did go and buy some organic naked juice so I had something to sip on throughout the day and night.

Today I feel very drained and exhausted. Mostly because the long day yesterday and late night. I don't think my feeling of drained and even weak is food related. I feel like I am absorbing nutrients and starting to see changes on the outside. Which makes me happy!

Progress in any shape or form is always welcomed!

I do see a connection of when I am drinking store bought juice that I crave more fruits and things that are sweet. Once school ends I will try and avoid store bought juice all together. Right now with busy schedules it seems to be something that is needed and for the most part is almost as good as juicing my own.

Short post for a blended two days!

Day 11 - Weekender

Well technically today is day 12 but since I have not slept off day 11 it does not count.

Today was another good day. I found it easier to be around food. I do think that the sight of food makes me feel some nauseated but it could be more of a side effect of cutting back on my anti nauseants I have now been on for close to 5 years. So this is progress.

I have noticed my mouth is filled with canker sores. I am not sure if this is from fruit and acid, detoxing, hormones or something else. I will monitor it and see what happens. I have not been keeping a journal of my mixes which maybe I should be doing to track anything I notice. For the most part as long as the fruit and veg are in liquid form they do not seem to bother me like they do in solid form.

Here are some examples;

Bananas when eaten solid cause leg cramps (for me). I have had a few bananas in the past 11 days and not noticed anything.

Fruit such as pineapple can cause my hypoglycaemia to kick in. I know people say if you eat fruit alone then this won't happen but I have still found munching on pineapple in its full form to cause 'she shaky feeling' but have not had this.

Brocoli tends to make my stomach bloated and really distended. Again this has not been the case.

It will be interesting to see what happened when I start to add solid food back in - slowly - very slowly. How you break a fast can be more challenging than doing the fast. I will need to map out my exit plan very carefully. However I am still weeks away from this point.

Okay time to call it a night.

See you for day 12.

I have a Stag and Doe to go to tomorrow. Could be interesting to be around so many people and foods. Oh well bring it on ;)

Day 10 - Double digits double yay!

Yay! Made it to 10 days. Seems like this has been much easier than I expected. I really did not have one terrible day of die off or extreme hunger or even cravings. Weird.

Today my kitchen was filled with cooking smells which in all honesty did annoy me. I did feel somewhat hungry when I was smelling everything being roasted, toasted, baked and gobbled up. I sort of just took it for what it was worth. It is just food and in fact the food that bothers me tremendously so why even tempt myself or upset myself - instead I sat outside in the cold under the sun.

I think that changing environments when thoughts and cravings come is the easiest way to fend them off and also to dissect what it is that I am missing. Today I do not think it was really the food but the fact that people were enjoying it together. When you cut food out it is almost like you cut out a social time. Food has become so much of a focus in our society that it is insane. Maybe I am noticing it even more because I am avoiding it but I don't think people go a whole hour without somehow brining up food.

For example, the staff room someone brought in coffees and doughnuts. Then a teacher was talking about their trip to some fast food chain that she wanted a coffee and was given something instead, which was followed by "have you tried that new place on?" This opened up a whole new conversation about golfing and how the food at the golf course is great too.

Fast forward to the classroom "Miss U can I bring my recess snack into the classroom I did not finish." Not even an hour later "open your math book to page 176 the one with the popcorn at the top." Later on "after lunch we will be doing play practice" which turned into a discussion about how hungry the students were and "ugh my mom packed me carrots and I hate carrots."

One class after lunch a student asked "can I get a drink my lunch gave me a tummy ache" which resulted in puke stories from various kids and graphic details of the foods they ate to bring on the vomit. A lovely sharing time I might add. The end of the day wrapped up with "yes! my mom said we could go to dairy queen if I got all my spelling words right."

Then I walk in the door just after 4:30 p.m. to a homemade feast. I decide to escape to the great outdoors and flip open my laptop and facebook for just a few seconds when an add on the side is for a "gluten free pizza" company. Which reminded me to check my good friend's blog and website; http://www.glutenfreeontario.ca/. After rummaging through some posts to make sure I have kept up to date I click on the chat box and chat with another good friend who leaves to grab supper. Just as I say goodbye my phone goes off "hey after I am done eating want to go for a walk?"

I could go on but you get the point. It is not even 8:00 p.m. and I think food has been discussed, brought up, shown, displayed, purchased, etc etc more than 100 times today alone. Perhaps when the fast ends it will not be so "in your face" or maybe it will be. Maybe we have come to a point where food is the center of everything. Which is not a bad thing if done right. Food is my medicine right now. It is my center. It is my hope and my change. It just happens to be blended and drank through a straw and not glamourized or gawked at. But it is my everything!

Enjoy your food - count your day by food topics see what happens!

Day 9 - feeling fine

One day away from double digits. This makes me happy and feel so empowered.

Today I watched the movie about Temple Grandin. Such an inspirational movie and moreover person.

What I loved most was the idea of every obstacle in your life just being like a new door to go through. I feel that way about this fast. This was a new door I opened and I am waiting to get through to the other side. I also loved the quote "different but not less." This is so applicable to many things we all face in life. I certainly feel a bit "different" given my health issues and even this fast makes me feel different than everyone else eating. But it is not any less than anyone else. In fact maybe it is more. More nutrients, more health benefits and definitely more energy.

Although my sleeping is not any better and I am tired at the end of the day I do feel like I have more clear energy and less fog. I am feeling pretty good. I have to say I think I could keep going for quite a long time and may even try to push it to 60 days. I will see how it goes.

I am still not sure if I am drinking too many smoothies or not. I am not seeing the scale move as much as it did in the beginning but then again due to medications that make me retain I am not sure I should judge by the scale. I do not feel hungry which is good but I do crave my smoothies and drink when I want one. I have not figured out if the wanting one is needing one or just simply a craving. I am not too worried about it yet it has only been 9 days and it's not like they are loaded with process junk.

I only have 12 more working days which is exciting. I am mostly anxious for being able to make fresh smoothies all day. I hate making them in the am and drinking them at lunch - just not the same. It will be so nice to have the option to drink when I want and always make it fresh.

Okay that is enough for my rant tonight. All in all a good day! Let's see what 10 brings!

Day 8 - Sandals and Cucumber

As I write this I have just kicked off my three inch strappy sandals and am sipping a cucumber and pear smoothie. I like to add a lot of ice to my mixes especially on these super hot days. The one problem I have ran into is that I do feel cold all the time and even more so after drinking. I think it has to do with the amount of ice I use and given the current weather temperatures I am sure feeling cold is something I should not complain about. But it is an interesting point to ponder.... or not.

Today I woke up feeling really nauseated. I am not sure if this was because I had a stomach ache yesterday due to too much fruit or something else. Both today and yesterday I was able to make a smoothie and drink one in the am but did not have time to make enough to have lunch too. When I came home I devoured or chugged (?) huge glasses full of mixes. Maybe it was just too much at once. Not sure but I did have an upset stomach well into most of the night and then horrible nausea when I first woke up. It did go away but was not pleasant.

I know there are detox symptoms that people typically end up fighting so I guess I am left to figure out if this is all just part of the detox or something with my digestive issues. I will keep juicing and see what happens over the next couple of days.

Happy Tuesday everyone! Juice on!

Day 7 - Hooray

Well I have officially made it to one week living solely on blended vegetables and fruits. Feels like a small victory but still a victory. Today I made some pretty delicious smoothies including kale, spinach, pineapple and even added some banana at the end. Now banana is a weird one because it usually causes me leg cramps but I have been low in potassium before so probably a good idea to add them  with the spinach on a occassion. I did notice I had a tummy ache for the first time in a week. Maybe too much fruit? (And yes I still say tummy even at 26!) I will cute back on the fruit and try just one piece of fruit in my concoctions and see if that makes a difference. I have been tummy ache free for 6 full days so to have one was a bit chocking and I also realized how annoying it was and even debilitating. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

I have decided to embark on this journey mostly due to the fact that I have a very poor digestive system. After Kidney Failure and numerous diagnosis along with 4 and a half years of medications and doctors visits my stomach has completely turned against me and all food. I do not absorb any nutrients and tend to hold onto everything I eat. The water weight I carry has become a literal pain. I am hoping by taking one of the digestive stages out by juicing that my body can start to absorb what it needs and let go of what it doesnt. The hope is to someday be able to reintroduce solid foods without pains and ugly side effects. I have a long road ahead of me but I am sure a happy ending awaits.

The final word for tonight just seems so fitting as I am stroke off week one and hardly any negative side effects - hooray!

Day 6 - Kayla meets kale

Today is day 6 and once again I can report that my sleeping habits have not been the best. I am craving a good nights sleep but am failing to get it. I do have energy during the day though which is nice and somewhat interesting considering my lack of sleep. The juice must be working.

Today I went out and bought lots of greens to start making more green smoothies as the past few days I think I have added more fruits and carrot juice to my mixes than a whole lot of greens. I really enjoy the benefits I feel as soon as I drink a green smoothie. I feel lighter and a surge of energy hits me.

Today was a bit weird for me as we had company in all day and food out everywhere. I am still not tempted or craving foods but I was craving more juices than I had been having previously. I gave in and made an extra juice tonight. I think that this is a good thing to notice. I do have cravings and even though it may be for healthy foods you should be able to have will power. But then again maybe it is my body telling me I need to be juicing more.

Tomorrow I am going to try and research and find out how many juices/mixes people drink in a day. Maybe I am limiting myself for no reason.

Either way all in all day 6 was a good day.

I am pleased to say as of tomorrow week one is done! YAY!

Day 5 - You fancy huh

Going to make this pretty short as I am exhausted. I have not decided if that is due to the fast or just because I had a late night and a busy day getting my nails did.

I made it out for my first dinner party followed by birthday cake and I did not cave or even think about. I also didn't feel sorry for myself or sad I could not take part. The food did not really appeal to me nor did the smells. Luckily Star Bucks across from the restaurant sold "Naked Juice" so I picked up two of those for my dinner. Maybe not the best thing but a much better choice than either starving or quitting. Nice to know that even Starbucks can help us juicers out.

I think the weight gain already is slowing down but my skin seems to be glowing and I am losing some of my 'bloated belly' look that I have been sporting for months.

I did not get any exercise in today other then 2 sun salutations that I do every morning. I have been trying to swim every day and work with some water weights, which by the way are legit. Hopefully tomorrow I will get into the pool and maybe even push it a little harder to make up for today.

Happy Saturday Happy Juicing!

Day 4 - Toxic

I can't say that I slept very well last night. I have been battling insomnia for over a year now. I was fortunate enough to rid myself of this awful torture for a few months but then it returned like a bad fashion trend that just wont go away. Seriously horrible. I was sort of hoping that even just a few days of juicing would correct this. Does not seem to be the case... yet. I do have faith that my sleep will return. Until then I may just rant about it. 

Other things I have noticed now that I have made it to 4 full days (insert applause) are: 

1. My breath and taste in my mouth seems to have changed and at this point not in the best way possible. Since I do read books and use "the googles" I have read that this is common and all part of the detoxing that takes place by consuming juices. 

2. My face does seem slimmer already and I have lost some weight. 

3. I am not reaching for water all the time which I was before. 

4. I am not craving solid food at all. 

5. I think I can make the full 45 days. I feel even more empowered and sort of on a roll. 

Tomorrow may turn out to be an interesting day or rather tempting. I have dinner plans for a bride to be that include dining out with "real" food, although I do wonder what is so real about processed junk? Either way I will be brining my own juice while I watch friends gorge on crunchy munchy foods. I think if I can get through that dinner I will be capable of getting through anything. I am not doubting my ability at this point. But I will admit I have made promises not to buy things and then bam a sale appears and I leave like I want to be featured on TLC hoarders. I tend to have an impulse shopping problem and I am truly hoping I do not impulsively give up tomorrow. I suppose the biggest difference is I am doing this to become HEALTHY. Without health you have nothing else. #fact. 

Wish me luck... or at least raise a glass of your own green juice/smoothie and think of me! 

Cheers! 

Day 3 - The Hunger Games*

Today has been another decent day on my juicing diet. Although I did have hunger pains for a while. I juiced more which fixed the problem. Maybe I am not mixing enough? Or maybe this is just my body adjusting. I do not feel starved nor do I feel faint or woozy or lack of energy. I can say that I do feel like I have more energy than I was having for a while. I think that my digestive issues will improve on this diet. I have noticed that my taste buds have started to increase and I am truly craving some of my blends I have made. I am really liking carrot and apple tonight. The orange colour reminds me of a great Birkin bag I once set my eyes on and tastes as sweet as I would imagine a bag like that would.  

I suppose I never said why I am doing this and will get to that this weekend.

Time to sign off for the night and hopefully sleep well. Juice on!

Day 2 - Teeth Banging*

Yesterday was relatively easy. Not sure if this is because I have attempted juice fasts before and have made it to about 10 days so I am use to what day 1 brings. I did find myself dreaming of eating solid food last night. I woke up with a sore jaw so I am almost positive I was banging my teeth in my sleep. I have been well informed I do not grind my teeth but instead smash them together maybe to some beat stuck in my head like Pitbull Ai Se Eu Te Pego or some other random song.  Nothing like a good teeth smacking beat. I am a bit puzzled to why my dreams were consumed by and with chewing. I am thinking it has more to do with my fear of failure than actually missing food. I have set this goal of 45 days and want to reach it but I fear one misstep will set me back. I guess I have some things to sort out about my own will power and fears. It appears this juice fast thing may be more of a powerful thing than I anticipated, body, mind and spirit. 

I try to incorporate little fruit and more greens however this afternoon sitting outside in the sun after a long day of work made me want something sweeter. The above is an assortment of ingredients I happened to have in my fully stocked fridge. Raspberries, strawberries, spinach, and ice! Time to sip away. 

45 Day Juice/Mixing Fast/Detox

Today marks day one of my 45 days of juicing and mixing exclusively. This means no chewing and crunching for the upcoming weeks. No plates and no forks. No processed food and no junk. Instead slurping and sipping!

I am feeling both eager and empowered by the thought of giving up all solid foods for over a month.

I suppose as some of my students say, "it's on like Donkey Kong."

And by on I mean juicing - Juice on!

K