The First Three Days - A Second Attempt

So here we are again in another attempt to do a three-day juice fast.  I tried it yesterday, but due to other circumstances, it went awry.  So, today begins a new attempt and I know that this time will go better.

I'm starting out with a lovely carrot/apple/lemon juice.  Yesterday I made a carrot/apple/ginger juice that was absolutely amazing.  And, I don't even care for carrot juice on its own.  It's too bitter for me.  The apple and the ginger gave it the needed sweetness and kick.  I'm sure the lemon will make it a bit sour, but good, too.

Motivation comes from within, encouragement comes from without... There are times when I feel like the barrel is empty for both.....

The New Attempt

Okay, so we're back, and this time we're doing it a bit differently.  After having done a bit more research and mentally prepared a bit better for this juicing thing, I know I am ready to try my revamped effort.  It may end up being a "two steps forward, one step back" kind of things at first, but I figure that is better than nothing at this point.

I have printed up the grocery list for the recommended 3-day juicing plan, which is what I'll be doing for the next three days beginning tomorrow. (Saturday).  It is going to be a bit difficult with my work schedule, but I'm up for the challenge. 

Titan hasn't lost his desire for juicing, though he hasn't been as strict as before.  I know that together we are going to be able to encourage each other to get through this first three days.


I did notice last time when juicing that I had a lot of energy.  More than I had while working, even though I felt so very hungry at first.  I hope that this revamped thing will allow me to ease into a longer juicing session eventually. 

I did gain a bit of the weight back after the first 8 days last time, but not as much as I thought.

My current weight: 238.  My ultimate goal weight is 180.  Anymore than that and I fear that I will look emaciated.  My bone structure is pretty large.  Although, once I reach that first goal, we'll see how it goes.  Perhaps I'll need/want to lose even more.

For now, let's get through the next three days.  

Middle of Week 2

It's been getting difficult to write daily as my work and school schedules are just too hectic.  I'm taking some time before my class to jot this down real quick.

Week two has been horrible for staying on this juicing program.  I attribute that, for myself, to the fact that I have not gained enough energy from doing so to keep up with the caloric needs for the job I do.  Before, when I've eaten a decent breakfast before I go to work in the morning, I am so hungry afterward that I just want to eat something, knowing that I've probably burned off all the calories of that which I ate beforehand. 

Our friend that got us turned onto this assured me that I would gain energy over time from doing the juice thing, but I think I am going to revamp the way I do the juicing thing next time.  I have decided that I am going to do a 3-day juicing fast every two weeks.  Sure, that might not be true to form, but just like everything else in this life, I think that it can be altered to fit the needs of the individual a bit better.  Besides, there is actually a 3-day juicing plan on the reboot site found here. So, next time it will be better, and I'll be better prepared for juicing. 

Now, in the meantime, I'll still be attempting to eat healthier.  Titan made us some of the most splendid salads the other day, and they were absolutely wonderful.

I have also been toying with the idea of getting the money together for making my hula hoops again.  When I lived in Boise, I made a few and they were awesome for working out.  The ones that I didn't sell I had to leave behind, but finding the time to actually spend hooping is going to be a challenge.  But, that's another thing for another blog I suppose.

So, for now, thank you for reading and thank you for following us on our journey through these very weird first few weeks.  Titan is going to stay on the one meal a day/juice the rest of the time plan.  He is hellbent on losing the weight and I fully support him in that.

Please feel free to leave comments.... I love comments!

Day 6

Fell off the wagon hardcore on day six.  What I do for work is just not very conducive to this juice fasting thing, although I am going to redouble my efforts to get back on the wagon.  I ended up eating two meals and not very good ones at that AND I have to start my no soda day count all over again.  Bleh...  It's okay though.  I'll keep trying. 

On the brighter side of things, I'm down nearly five pounds for the first week, so no matter how I look at it, it is still a win for me. 

Titan's body has started to expel the toxins he's been carrying around for a while.  He called me a bit frazzled, but I told him that it was perfectly normal and that I've been experiencing that same thing since beginning the juice fast. :)

Day six was yesterday.  Today starts day seven.  I didn't get home from work until nearly 5am and I slept until just about noon.  This job is going to kill me in the end, I'm almost sure of it. :)  I made lunch for my brother, so I went ahead and joined him.  It wasn't completely unhealthy. I made cheesy chicken tacos, so at least I got some protein from the chicken and fiber from the veggies.  So, not completely bad at all.  And, I split a cantaloupe with him.  It was the sweetest fruit I've eaten in months.

So, back on the juices and NO soda and will continue to plow forward.  I figure that as long as I'm losing weight and feeling good about myself, it doesn't matter if I slip up from time to time.  Yes?

Days 4 and 5

DAY 4
Yesterday was a little bit rough.  It seemed as though I didn't have time for any juice at all. I know I had at least two, and a full blown meal. I was so drained after work that I needed something more than just the usual juice.  I also went and bought a pitcher that holds 64 ounces and one of those reusable cups with the straws so that I won't have anymore excuses not to have juice in the mornings before work. 

DAY 5
Today work went very well.  I only ended up downing orange juice in my new cup on the way to work (at 5:30am).  I also had a lot of water, which helped curb how hungry I actually was.  I had more energy today than the last few days.  I'm not sure if that is due to the juicing, or if it's due to anything else. I didn't really get very much sleep. 

This evening I am going to work on the juice for my pitcher. That's how busy it's been. hehe... I did go to the store this afternoon and picked up another $20 in produce.  I am going to try some new combinations.  I bought a purple cabbage, some jalapenos, and some various peppers, and along with herbs such as cilantro and parsley I believe I can come up with some nice variations.  I am going to maintain some of my more normal juice in the pitcher, though.  If I happen to come up with something that tastes exceptional, I'll be sure to share it.  (I doubt that there's anything that hasn't been done already, but such is life.)

So, it's day five, and I still haven't had any soda!  I almost grabbed one to purchase at work today and stopped myself and bought water instead.  I was happy with that decision because it gave me the energy I needed to finish working without crashing.  I had a very sensible lunch today and will be doing juice for dinner tonight.  I think I'll try something with the jalapeno!

Titan is still sticking to his juice fast pretty good.  I know that he has been concerned about protein and such, so he has been eating cottage cheese and beans.  I certainly can't fault him for that!  He works in a kitchen in one of the restaurants in Sparks, so I can only imagine how difficult it is for him to not think about eating while at work so much!

Please feel free to leave comments about what you've read.  If you're a juicer, have juiced before, or even if you haven't, I'd love to hear from you!  Besides, motivation comes from within, encouragement comes from without!

~Onyx

Day 3

I feel like I'm crashing beyond sanity with this thing. 

So, upon further research on the reboot site, there were several actual plans to follow. a 3,5,10, or 15 day plan with pdfs to help get started. So, I downloaded the 15 day plan and there is so much good information including some recipes to help get started.  I'm not sure that we will be following this plan to a "t", but The idea of having juice two or three times a day and then one meal such as a salad for the first five days appealed to the both of us. 

And, I'll admit that with my work schedule being as screwy as it is, this is not working very well for me just yet.  I need to get a glass pitcher or something so I can make juice in advance.  According to the website, I can store it in the fridge for up to three days.  I did end up eating a salad last night that Titan made for me.  It was really good and contained tons of veggies, so I don't really feel like it was "cheating" necessarily. 

But, I will say that the detox portion of this juicing thing is actually working for me. I can see it every time I go into the bathroom.  Titan say that it is working for him, too. 

After this first two-week juicing fast, I know that I will be doing it again, but the next time I will follow the instructions more carefully.  Live and learn.

I am happy to say that I have not had any soda since we started this adventure... Three days and counting!

Day 2

This entry comes a little bit early in the day, but later on this evening I will be out with friends with no time to blog.  So, here goes.

I learned something new today about the Reboot juice fast plan.  The 80/20 rule.  This rule for weight loss says that the juice intake should include 80% veggies and a mere 20% fruit.  I saw this and my mind sank a little.  I am not one for consuming a ton of veggies and my juice this morning definitely didn't contain an 80/20 mix.. lol!  That's okay, though.  Live and learn.  I do have plenty of veggies and leafy greens on hand so future juices will be better balanced.

This morning's juice consisted of an apple, plum, strawberries, collard greens and an orange.  Yeah, definitely 80/20 in the wrong direction.. lol...  It tasted good, though.

This afternoon's juice contained collard greens, celery, apple, plum, strawberries, grapes and ginger.  The ginger really gives it a tasty zing.

Tonight I am going to go heavier on the veggies.  Carrots, spinach, tomatoes (which is considered a veggie on the reboot website), apple and perhaps some grapes or strawberries.  Next time I go shopping, I am going to get a little more adventurous with my veggies.  I wonder if a mushroom will go through the juicer?

Okay, fine.  That's what I'm eating, but how am I feeling?  Three words:  Cranky. As. Hell.  hehe...  I know that it is only temporary and that the hunger pains will go away and the irritability will also subside after a few more days.  Titan woke up this morning feeling cranky, too.  He felt better after having his juice this afternoon, though. 

So, I jumped on the scale this morning just to see if there was a difference.
Onyx's Weight: 238

I'm not putting any stock in that right now, though.  It hasn't been long enough to really get a good judgment, though.  I'll reweigh myself this coming weekend.