Juice fasting

hawaiiprinzezz

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h3h8m3

Day 38, the weight just keeps falling off as i lost 7 pounds this week for a total of 44. I felt a couple sketchy a few days this week , kinda like i was detoxing again but i read that its expected for a fast over 30 days. Hope everyone else juicing is going well.

Would you be willing to explain what you mean? What was it like those days? You still just juicing?

Thanks for sharing your experiences.

cbpbro

Yes still jucing, you're going to have to read the rest of the last topic this was continued from though if you want more info. I have a bunch of posts over there explaining what i went through.

h3h8m3

Yes still jucing, you're going to have to read the rest of the last topic this was continued from though if you want more info. I have a bunch of posts over there explaining what i went through.

I did read the whole thing. No worries if you don't want to explain further.

melleyd

We are officially over but I probably only stuck to a true fast for 20 days instead of 40. I have been eating well, still doing juice once or twice a day. We are leaving for Florida on Sunday so no fresh juices for awhile. I just reconciled my August bank statements and we definitely spent more than 20% higher than usual. We were still getting meat from the local CSA though...freezer is stocked. It probably would have been about the same if I hadn't been buying that. My husband mixed most of his with bottled juices so it would have definitely been higher if he hadn't done that. Anyway, you're all doing so well. I just wanted to pop in on the new thread!!

road2peachtree

mmmnokay. Officially got my juicer yesterday and tried juicing something this morning and it was gross. Apples, Carrots, Celery. Yuck. I may have used the wrong apples though (red delicious). This is going to be hard, I can tell. Not because I miss food but because nothing tastes right :sick: Fruit and veggies cost too much to be experimenting. :sad:

FatSyrup

Hi all:

I hope everyone is doing great. To those who do Juice Detox over 10 days, I wonder if you can tell me how your skin feel? I have done that for 15 days and my body skin seems okay but my face skin is extremely dry every morning when I wake up. I did put on lotion and cream ect but doesn't seem help. During those 15 days, I only drink fresh juice and maybe eat 1 banana or a pear. So.. maybe I was lack of oil/fat? How do you think if I drink 1 spoon of olive oil or coconut oil everyday? Does sound crazy?

brocksmom

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odessablondie

Me and DF are making the transition to our juice fast. I'm actually thinking of just diving right in tomorrow but he'll need a few more days to come off of the meat and all the other crap he used to eat and eating less. Trying to go for 15 days at least, I'd be happy if he made it to 3 days. We'll see.

brianahernandez

Hi everyone!! I am on day 3 of juice fasting (not fresh either, all I had on hand was R.W. Knudsen, so I know results will be different once I go fresh), and 6 pounds down! I've done raw before and lost 25 pounds in 13 days...so this time I'm hoping I will just last for 14-21 days so I can say I did it. Although, it started as a 3 day, then 5, up to 8, now 14, and I'm starting to think 30 days would be an absolutely amazing feat for me! Day 2 was the worst for me, absolutely, but I'm also quitting smoking and heavy drinking....that is a lot of toxins coming out of my poor, abused body. I can't wait to see my results in a month. I will stick to this and be proud of myself, and that is something I haven't been too much of lately! Good luck to all of you! It's such a great feeling to cleanse!

cbpbro

Day 50 today, 60 pounds down. I am going to extend the fast to 70 days, i think. Depends on how i feel.

To people who doubt a fast healing properties, i have proof that the body does detox and clean itself of dead and unhealthy tissues. I had a scar on my chest from a few years ago from when i was stabbed by a car door(long story). It healed but has always been pink looking and has protruded a bit and you can tell somthing happened. Well, i noticed it today and it looks almost like it is gone! No more pink but rather skin color and barely visable. Another one i have on my arm went away too. So not only has the fast helped me drop all of this weight but it was healed me on the inside as well. Heres to the next 10 days, at least.

Jleigh417

Bump. Been thinking of doing a juice fast. Went raw for 10 days and lost 10 lbs.

Robin1109

I'm about to start a 30 day juice fast on Monday. I've been prepping my body for it this week. I lost about 45 pounds between June and September last year by just exercising regularly and eating right. I fractured my ankle then had an accident that affected my back and I've let myself manage to put all the weight back on. I'm hoping the juice fast will jump start my body into wanting to be healthy again. If anyone has any good recipes to share, I'd really like to hear them!! Or, any recommendations or advice!

odessablondie

Day 1... Hope the detox phase isn't too bad.

brianahernandez

Absolutely amazing what the body can do, isn't it?! When your body is detoxed from the inside, it starts working on old scars and broken areas of your body. It's beyond awesome to me!! I keep upping the days I am doing it too. Granted, I'm on day 4, but it feels like I could go forever now. Getting over the first 2-3 days was tough at points, but today is feeling the best! Great that you've done 50 days already! Definitely someone I look up to right now!!!

Day 50 today, 60 pounds down. I am going to extend the fast to 70 days, i think. Depends on how i feel.

To people who doubt a fast healing properties, i have proof that the body does detox and clean itself of dead and unhealthy tissues. I had a scar on my chest from a few years ago from when i was stabbed by a car door(long story). It healed but has always been pink looking and has protruded a bit and you can tell somthing happened. Well, i noticed it today and it looks almost like it is gone! No more pink but rather skin color and barely visable. Another one i have on my arm went away too. So not only has the fast helped me drop all of this weight but it was healed me on the inside as well. Heres to the next 10 days, at least.

brianahernandez

EEK!! GOod luck!! So glad DF is in with you! I know you can do it!!

Day 1... Hope the detox phase isn't too bad.

cindaroses

Started a few days ago and failed on day two. Back on Day 1 today. We'll see how it goes.

I keep on trying and always fail on day 2 or three. I need some stronger will power and motivation!

odessablondie

Day 2 - so far so good... day 1 went very well. Not hungry at all and didn't even crave. DF is moving over to juice too... not sure if he'll move to strictly juice or not, but it's definitely a step in the right direction.

odessablondie

Day 3 - still doing well. I was able to sit at Chipotle yesterday while my little girl ate a quesadilla and DF had a salad with no meat. I'll admit, the salad looked good but I was satisfied with the juice I was drinking. I'm still not hungry. But I haven't had the detox effect like I hear everyone else talk about. It'll probably hit tomorrow when I have to work.

I have amazing energy, do not feel groggy or tired and have continued to exercise and stay busy. I'm not sure how long I'll keep this up. Maybe through the week and then move into raw and then onto Vegan and then Vegetarian and eventually incorporate small amounts of meats in my diet. DF still hasn't gone strictly juice and probably won't. He'll stay on Vegan for a while and then probably move onto Vegetarian when I do. It's a million times better than he is used to eating so I'm OK with that.

Ilovebeagles

I started my 10 day fast today, and I'm going to blob about it (see signature).
I did fine all day but I'm hungry now, so I'm going to drink some more water and go to bed.
What was nice today is that I did not really think about food. Not that I didn't think about it, just that I did not obsess about it. If I have something sweet in the house I can sit and think about it for hours, finally giving in. But because I'm fasting I wasn't even thinking about snacks or anything. I was doing homework and I was actually concentrating on it without my mind goiong back to food every 5 minutes. It was almost like meditation from food... weird, eh. Not to say I'm not hungry, but like I said I'm off to bed.

Here's to a good fast!

Robin1109

Day 1 starts today for me! I'm a little nervous but have 3 different juices with me at work.

Those who do it or have done it successfully, how much juice do you drink a day? Were you using protein powder?

jlm962

I did juice fasting about 18 months ago! I lost a lot of weight in that time period and had a lot of positive changes! I would like to do it again sometime, but would really like someone to commit to doing it with me! I am on day 5 of Jillians 30 day shred, I would really like to finish that first

odessablondie

So I decided 4 days of strictly juice is enough for me. I had a salad for lunch today and will likely have juice for dinner. I'm thinking in addition to juicing, one "meal" a day - probably all vegetarian salads, will be OK with me for a while. I feel amazing still and not really hungry and have no real reason to move back to eating "real" food. I just decided that's what I want to do right now. I may go and venture back into all juice and try to go longer next time.

Ilovebeagles

So I decided 4 days of strictly juice is enough for me. I had a salad for lunch today and will likely have juice for dinner. I'm thinking in addition to juicing, one "meal" a day - probably all vegetarian salads, will be OK with me for a while. I feel amazing still and not really hungry and have no real reason to move back to eating "real" food. I just decided that's what I want to do right now. I may go and venture back into all juice and try to go longer next time.

One of the plans from Join the Reboot (Fat sick and nearly dead diet) has the combo of juicing/veggies/fruits for 5 days, strict juicing for 5 days, and back to the juicing/veggies/fruit for 5 days. So I think you are ok. I'm glad you're listening to your body. If you feel good and don't feel this is something you want to do right now then you should stop. As Joe Cross says "Good ON you for trying". =0)

Ilovebeagles

Day 2 - done. It started off well and ended up with a bad a** headache. But today, day 3, I'm feeling 100% better! Happy Juicing!

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Robin1109

Day 4 juicing. I'm still a little tired and there were some bad headaches yesterday. The hunger pains are still there but I'm pushing for at least 10 days all juice. I'd rally like to go 21 but we'll see how the body reacts to that!

Ilovebeagles

Day 4 juicing. I'm still a little tired and there were some bad headaches yesterday. The hunger pains are still there but I'm pushing for at least 10 days all juice. I'd rally like to go 21 but we'll see how the body reacts to that!

i'm starting to get sick of the taste of juice. i'd rather just go without it, but i force myself because i need the calories/nutrients. in one of my books i read it said that if you're really having a hard time with hunger you can make nut milk. So you take a cup of any nut (except cashew) and put it in a blender with 3.5 cups of pure water and blend it until it's really incorporated. then you put that though cheesecloth and you can drink the liquid. it's high in fat and protein, but it will help with the hunger. the book said to use it sparingly because it does slow the detox down, but if you're having a really hard time it might be woth trying.
i made the milk on the second day but i haven't had to use it since.

Robin1109

Thanks for the advice! I'm trying to tell myself it's all mental right now. When I see others eat, I want to chew something!! I've read if you're just really having trouble, eat a banana or avocado. It's not going to derail the whole thing. Plus, it's a fruit/veggie. I'm doing a little better now. Hopefully it just keeps getting easier from here! Question: How much juice are you consuming a day?

odessablondie

I'm going to start again after my birthday next week. Have to get around the two dinners/lunches that people want to take me and then I'm going back to all juice for as long as I can manage next time. 4 days the first try, wonder how long I can manage next.

Ilovebeagles

I think I'm going to break the fast... the thought of another juice is literally making me want to vomit. I am not craving any junk food, and I have no desire to go back to it. In fact, I have several wonderful veggie recipes from the 'reboot your life' website, and i think i'm going to follow those. overall, i am going to incorporate many more whole fruits and veggies into my diet and go from there.

i am going to try to stick it out one more day, but i'm feeling my resolve slip.