Since I've been in a rut and this documentary was incredibly inspiring, I decided I would do the same. My husband researched juicers we finally decided on the masticating juicer: Omega 8006. We ordered it....and waited anxiously.
A note about juicing: many people prefer not to do juicing because of the mess and cleanup needed as well as how much money it costs in items in order to juice enough. Another main complaint is that you lose all the fiber in the fruits.
The Benefits
After juicing for 10 days, I've never loved and believed in it so much. The benefits of juicing are:
After a weekend of being sick from a stomach virus, I arrived back home to find my juicer had finally arrived! Since I had been mostly on liquids anyways, I thought it was a perfect time to start my 10 day fast. Since this was my first time doing it, I thought it would be good to document it.
The Benefits
After juicing for 10 days, I've never loved and believed in it so much. The benefits of juicing are:
- Can reduce risk of cancer
- Serves as a great cleanse
- Boosts the immune system
- Losing weight (in a healthy way)
- Removes toxins from the body
- Aids in digestion through the natural enzymes
- Helps the body receive pure nutrients and minerals in an active state
- Helps you eat more fruits and vegetables that you probably would eat or could in a given serving
After a weekend of being sick from a stomach virus, I arrived back home to find my juicer had finally arrived! Since I had been mostly on liquids anyways, I thought it was a perfect time to start my 10 day fast. Since this was my first time doing it, I thought it would be good to document it.
The Plan
First things first...I went to the Audubon Farmer's Market (one of my favorite outdoor markets in Orlando) and purchased some organic beets, then went to Publix and shopped for the rest of my organic fruits and veggies. I ended up making three trips to Publix altogether (I purchased by organic carrots and organic spinach from Costco- better price and gives you plenty for the 10 days).
First things first...I went to the Audubon Farmer's Market (one of my favorite outdoor markets in Orlando) and purchased some organic beets, then went to Publix and shopped for the rest of my organic fruits and veggies. I ended up making three trips to Publix altogether (I purchased by organic carrots and organic spinach from Costco- better price and gives you plenty for the 10 days).
I would make about 4 drinks a day but only juice twice. I would make between 45-60 oz of juice per day and drink lots and lots of water. I "cheated" a little by eating raw, not juiced, fruits and veggies every once and a while.
I printed out a ton of pages with recipes and didn't use any. If you plan on juicing, use what you like and experiment!
What you see by each picture is exactly the amount I put into the juicer for my meals. Here is what my diet consisted of for 10 days:
I printed out a ton of pages with recipes and didn't use any. If you plan on juicing, use what you like and experiment!
What you see by each picture is exactly the amount I put into the juicer for my meals. Here is what my diet consisted of for 10 days:
Day 1
Weight loss: 0 lbs
Ingredients: Spinach, carrots, ginger, garlic, apples, lime, celery, broccoli
Cheat: watermelon, cantaloupe, avocado
Cheat: watermelon, cantaloupe, avocado
Day 2
Weight loss: .5 lbs
Ingredients: Beets, apples, spinach, carrots, ginger, green pepper, celery, cucumber, raspberries, broccoli
Cheat: Banana, raspberries and strawberries
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| Day 3 - Dinner |
Day 3
Weight loss: 2.5 lbs
Ingredients: Beets, apples, kiwi, celery, green pepper, cucumber, ginger, spinach, carrots, coconut
Cheat: Banana and avocado
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| Day 4 - Breakfast & Lunch |
Weight loss: 2.5 lbs
Ingredients: Cucumbers, lemon, strawberries, grapes, celery, carrots, tomato, raspberries, spinach, kiwi, ginger, apple, pineapple
Day 5
Cheat: Fresh pineapple and strawberries
*Do not attempt...disgusting!
Cheat: Banana and Carrot
Day 9
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| Day 5 - Breakfast & Lunch |
Weight loss: 3 lbs
Ingredients: Cucumbers, lime, strawberries, kale, carrots, onion*, spinach, kiwi, ginger, apple, green pepper, coconut, beets
Cheat: Fresh pineapple and strawberries
*Do not attempt...disgusting!
Day 6
Weight loss: 3 lbs
Ingredients: Spinach, spirulina, ginger, pear, lemon, beets, pineapple, grapes, kale
Cheat: Banana and Carrot
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| Day 7 - Breakfast & Lunch |
Day 7
Weight loss:3.5 lbs
Ingredients: Ginger, broccoli, kiwi, cucumber, kale, spinach, carrots, pear, green pepper
Cheat: Pineapple and Banana
Day 8
Weight loss:4 lbs
Ingredients: Beets, kale, pineapple, kiwi, ginger, lime, spinach, carrots, eggplant, celery, green pepper, apple
Cheat: None | |
| Day 8 - Breakfast & Lunch |
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| Day 8 - Dinner |
Weight loss:4 lbs
Ingredients: Kale, spinach, apple, kiwi, carrots, beets, ginger, zucchini, celery, eggplant, green pepper, lemon
Cheat: Banana and pineapple
Cheat: Banana and pineapple
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| Day 9 - Breakfast & Lunch |
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| Day 9 - Dinner |
Day 10
Weight loss:6 lbs
Ingredients: Celery, carrots, lemon, apples, ginger, kale, spinach, zucchini, green pepper, beets
Cheat: Lettuce and Tomato
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| Day 10- Breakfast & Lunch |
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| Day 10 - Dinner |
Rundown:
- 10 days of juicing
- 9 lbs lost
- Total Cost: $150 in organic fruits and vegetables
My Journey
Most people say the first 3 days are the hardest. For me, it was actually the last three days. I wanted food so badly I was tempted to stop at day 8. Day 9 was by far the hardest to control from eating food, especially making food for my husband. Now, just because the first week wasn't too difficult for me didn't mean I didn't think about food. In fact, for the first four nights, I had dreams of eating food and I would get mad at myself for messing up.
It was quite funny...but needless to say...I made it! After 4 work potlucks and two dinner events, I completed successfully without so much as touching anything that wasn't fruits or vegetables.
I feel great and can see the biggest difference in my stomach and waist. I don't feel bloated and I have the same energy as before (that's a good thing...I always have a lot of energy). I never really felt tired because I really feel I was overloading on nutrients, in a good way.
I didn't feel the detox aspect of it until day 8 until now. I can tell my body was cleaning itself throughout the fast and it felt wonderful. I have also noted that my stomach shrunk and doesn't want as much food in a given serving; however, it does want food several times a day, as I used to sip my juice throughout the day to keep me from being hungry.
I would do this again...and I will after the holidays. This was a great little adventure and it really helped me get my self-control for food back.
I can confidently say: I'm officially a juicer!
Let me know if you have any questions!
Most people say the first 3 days are the hardest. For me, it was actually the last three days. I wanted food so badly I was tempted to stop at day 8. Day 9 was by far the hardest to control from eating food, especially making food for my husband. Now, just because the first week wasn't too difficult for me didn't mean I didn't think about food. In fact, for the first four nights, I had dreams of eating food and I would get mad at myself for messing up.
It was quite funny...but needless to say...I made it! After 4 work potlucks and two dinner events, I completed successfully without so much as touching anything that wasn't fruits or vegetables.
I feel great and can see the biggest difference in my stomach and waist. I don't feel bloated and I have the same energy as before (that's a good thing...I always have a lot of energy). I never really felt tired because I really feel I was overloading on nutrients, in a good way.
I didn't feel the detox aspect of it until day 8 until now. I can tell my body was cleaning itself throughout the fast and it felt wonderful. I have also noted that my stomach shrunk and doesn't want as much food in a given serving; however, it does want food several times a day, as I used to sip my juice throughout the day to keep me from being hungry.
I would do this again...and I will after the holidays. This was a great little adventure and it really helped me get my self-control for food back.
I can confidently say: I'm officially a juicer!
Let me know if you have any questions!
Wow! I want to try... After breastfeeding though!
ReplyDeleteIt really is wonderful! With all the nutrients, you're revitalizing your immune system. Just lost another pound ;)
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