I want to start jucing

JesRuizz

Okay so I would really like to start juicing but not sure how to start... I know that I don't want o go about all wrong to where I hate it and never want to do it again!.. lol any suggestions / recipes that would be great to start off with?

Thanks

Yanicka1

Why do you want to juice?

JesRuizz

well besides weight loss I would just like to be healthier.
make it apart of my daily life

Yanicka1

Do you intend to juice as a part of your diet or BE your diet?

_TastySnoBalls_

weight loss= eat less calories than you burn

health= throw in a couple of pieces of fruit/vegetables in your day

ta da! juicing not required

JesRuizz

be apart of it? I'm not sure what would be best to be honest I am very new to trying to be healthy and lose weight. I want to do it right so I'm definitely up for suggestions.

Mia_RagazzaTosta

well besides weight loss I would just like to be healthier.
make it apart of my daily life

Adding juice is okay. Living off juice is not.

LishieFruit89

Just eat the fruits and veggies.
Tastier and cheaper.

Julettashane

juicing as a diet i dont think is good. but to be apart of it is ok....i know people who juice just in the mornings but the rest of the day is just normal foods(whatever is normal for them)

ninerbuff

well besides weight loss I would just like to be healthier.
make it apart of my daily life

Drinking juice doesn't cause weight loss. Calorie deficit does. Being healthier involves a lot of things. Besides weight, there is also, sleep, lower stress, physical fitness, risk behavior (smoking, drugs, etc), environment, genetics, and mental health to address.

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Capt_Apollo

i would have smoothies instead, as juicing often gets rid of the fiber, vitamins, and other nutrients in the fruit.

DeltaZero

Sure. But he's a bit older now.

MaryJane_8810002

Juicing is okay if you just want to have it with light meal or just a drink during the day instead of soda. But juicing for frequent meal supplementation (also known as juice fasting or juicing) is really not necessary.

I juice almost every day for dinner because my calorie intake during the day time is higher but I also have a few servings of fruits with it.

fbmandy55

Ah juicing doesn't necessarily cause weight loss. Calories in VS Calories out. If your juicing consists of 5 servings of fruit and veggies, It could be a high calorie drink in addition to your other foods.

Plus it's a pain in the *kitten*. Why not just watch calories of foods you enjoy eating and keep THOSE under a calories goal. That's a way to stay on track.

AlsDonkBoxSquat

I hear you should lay off the juice.

Dugleik

Okay so I would really like to start juicing but not sure how to start... I know that I don't want o go about all wrong to where I hate it and never want to do it again!.. lol any suggestions / recipes that would be great to start off with?

Thanks

If you have your heart set on juicing, then go to one of these groups.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/search?utf8=✓&phrase=juicing

If you want to get information on why juicing isn't a magic cure, read the comments here.

Mia_RagazzaTosta

Oh, and cleaning a juicer is a huge pain in the *kitten*

AlyRoseNYC

Besides what everyone else mentioned, I'll add that juicing can be very expensive. You don't yield a lot of juice for the amount of fruit you put in the juicer. Making smoothies in the blender would be more economical.

Mother_Superior

i would have smoothies instead, as juicing often gets rid of the fiber, vitamins, and other nutrients in the fruit.

+1 yup!

kanens

Here is a three day one if you want to give it a try over a long weekend:
http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/new-3-day-juice-cleanse?video_id=2340814622001

lirpas1976

I have been juicing again lately and we really enjoy it. I like to juice carrot and apple lemon and add chia seeds. My kids love it and so does my husband. We add to our breakfast. I use all my carrot and apple juice pulp in muffins and soups and meatloaf etc. I say go for it! It seems like everyone on this board likes to bash down peoples ideas if they are not the main stream.... I think all things in moderation!

MaryJane_8810002

Oh, and cleaning a juicer is a huge pain in the *kitten*

word.

I went on a juice fast years ago and I was almost late to work every morning because I had to clean the juicer out and it took forever!

Oh yeah I lost weight on the juice fast but I also went crazy and got a crazy infection because I was juicing so many fruits. By the 12th day I was staring at my ceiling for an hour and then I just said eff it and ordered Chinese food.

Juicing gets really expensive after a while, 1 pineapple does not yield as much juice as you think.

JesRuizz

I'm actually trying to keep my calories at 1200 a day... I'm also working out 3 times a week and hiking once a week. Its a matter of making all this a habit that is going to be hard for me!.. totally gonna need a lot of support or *kitten* kicking either one should work I guess.. lol

I wanted to start juicing because well I had heard it was good for you. but as I keep reading all the comments not sure if I should or not.

cwolfman13

I try to get in 4-6 servings of vegetables daily and 2-3 servings of fruit. I supplement my diet with juicing, but it generally amounts to 1 or 2 servings of veg...the rest of my intake comes from just eating fruits and vegetables. I usually have my juice in the morning with my eggs as I find it odd to eat vegetables in the morning...but other than that, my rule is to have a serving or two of vegetables with every meal and I snack on fruit and veg as well.

I also eat a lot of lean protein and healthy fats and some whole grains...and I drink beer and eat ice cream and pizza, etc. Losing weight is all about consuming a deficit of calories from that which would be required to maintain your weight. Having a diet that is high in nutrient dense whole foods like fruit and veg and lean proteins, healthy fats, etc is an excellent way of helping to control your calorie intake as well as get your proper nutrition...but you don't have to deprive yourself of indulgences either, you just have to make sure they fit into your daily calorie requirements.

Deprivation and avoidance generally lead to short term success, but rarely are they sustainable in the long run.

Mia_RagazzaTosta

Here is a three day one if you want to give it a try over a long weekend:
http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/new-3-day-juice-cleanse?video_id=2340814622001

Dr. Oz + Juice + Cleanse = NO

OP, this isn't necessary.

AlyRoseNYC

I'm actually trying to keep my calories at 1200 a day... I'm also working out 3 times a week and hiking once a week. Its a matter of making all this a habit that is going to be hard for me!.. totally gonna need a lot of support or *kitten* kicking either one should work I guess.. lol

I wanted to start juicing because well I had heard it was good for you. but as I keep reading all the comments not sure if I should or not.

Well, it's definitely not BAD for you. I can't see myself ever doing it because I'm too lazy to clean a juicer, and too cheap to buy fruit/veggies and see it go to waste.

QuietBloom

Here is a three day one if you want to give it a try over a long weekend:
http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/new-3-day-juice-cleanse?video_id=2340814622001

Didn't take long for Dr. Oz to crop up in a questionable dietary practices thread! :laugh:

Seriously, I know people who juice and love it. However, by juicing, you are removing a very important component of the items juiced: fiber. Much healthier for your body to just eat the fruits and veggies. I know some folks will blend a few veggies in their smoothies. Much better option!

AprilLizbethWire

I would say start with buying a juicer and look up some recipes. Try looking on amazon.com at some and read their reviews. I know that a lot of juicers come with recipe books as well, but you could google "juicing recipes" and find some pretty good ones. I will say they aren't cheap, but I bet you could get a pretty decent one for $100 - $150, maybe even less.

Personally, I think juicing is a great option for getting your nutrients. I know some people who don't really like to eat their veggies and fruits, but they'll drink them. If that's the only way they'll have their fruit and veggies - more power to them! It's not a magic potion to weight loss, but If you incorporate it into your healthy eating plan I bet it will help.

hmg90

I love orange juice but it's really not great with weight loss. Simply because you get the calories you get in the fruits but without the fiber. Same calories (or more), but feeling less full.

So I try to just eat oranges now and lay off juice in general and just drink water.

bethvandenberg

I jusice when I am too busy or lazy to eat fruit and veggies or feel that I need more of them.... start slow with an apple, celery, cucumber and some spinach. Its easy. Also like others said it's not to do all the time. Onb Pinterest is a bunch of juicing recipes. Best of luck

jacquejl

Juicing is a great way to get alot of nutrients fast and is very beneficial for those who have lived off of processed foods. The best way to start juicing is to start slowly. Start by juicing once every 2 to 3 days before doing it every day. You may experience headaches at first, but that's your body detoxing. Start with a small amount of juice and make it simple, no recipe needed. I started with carrots and apples, then added celery and lemon and it took off from there. Once I started juicing, I noticed I wasn't hungry as much and I wasn't craving all those foods that are bad for me. I asked my trainer why that was and he said it's because when your body gets what it needs, it's not screaming for the next big meal. Now I juice regularly and I feel AMAZING!! Oh, and be sure to wash your produce well!!