Juicing? Fat Sick and Nearly Dead?

bcklee

Bump for later, I want to read more on this....

MsChievous7

I just bought the same juicer today... but my reasoning is bc I'm way to busy to prepare meals and to honest I hateeeee veggies. But this way, juicing, I can sneak them in (:

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pdworkman

Juicing helped me to get enough energy to exercise and to get up early enough in the morning to exercise. I didn't do a juice fast, but added fresh fruit and veggie juice into my diet. I did it for a few months.

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candiigraham

I did both a few years back. I juiced for a few days then ate "clean". I did this for 3 months and lost 30 pounds. I thought the movie was awesome, gave me some more tips and inspiration to do it again. The first 3-4 days is the hardest. When I felt like giving up I ate cooked veggies and then got back on track. I helped me get off my high blood pressure meds and be more aware of processed foods.

RillSoji

I got a juicer for christmas and love it. I'm having at least one fresh juice a day. I use the pulp in muffins, pancakes ect. Sometimes add it to soups. What I don't use for that I stick in a bag and freeze and take it to a friend once a week or so. Her chickens love it and it makes great compost.

Didn't do a juice fast. I'm not sold on the idea.

If you need recipes I recommend this site for some good ones:
http://www.health-actually.com/

aspen1377

I watched the movie yesterday after talking to several people who have started the program and are doing it for 100 days...wow...they are on approximately day 17 and are LOVING it, feeling great, exercising well and have tons of energy. I have a juicer and am going to give it a try and see how I feel!

Also, the above poster is right, chickens love the extra, you can make homeade crackers with it and use it for compost as well. We have chickens, a garden and four little boys who will love the homeade healthy crackers so we'll see! If anyone plans to do this go ahead and add me as a friend and we can chat about it!

almondgirl00

I can't be the only Australian who watched the film and thought "my god, what a bogan".

It all seems a bit silly to me. Another in a long list of useless fad diets, except this one comes with extra vitamin k.

LuciaLongIsland

gave my juicer away...bought a vitamix...have a green drink daily (example: fresh spinach, kale, frozen blueberries, pineapple, carrots)...all the fiber ... great taste... easy clean up.

Me too. The cleanup was too much trouble!!!

Julesong

Watched it, was very inspired. Got myself a juicer, started juicing, even began a video blog of what I thought would start me off on a great journey.

Thing is... juicing fasts are extreme. I'm diabetic, and I knew (altho wasn't willing to admit) that juicing wasn't good for me and my health. What it came down to was that the extreme method simply wasn't good for me. I would much rather learn to live day to day with an eating and exercise plan that works and I can maintain, rather than using juicing toward a rather short term goal.

Because extremes for most people aren't reality, not maintainable, not healthy in the long run. Long term for me is more important than short term.

I still have my juicer, and I enjoy using it occasionally. But I use it to do things like making a nice base for soup or sauce, and not making juice to live on daily. That's the best for me. We all have to decide what's best for our long term dietary plans.

Julesong

That being said...

I love that there are great "leftovers" that are healthy to use! Both the juice and the leftovers are useful... just make sure you use them both!

(The leftovers from carrot juice can make fabulous carrot cake/muffins and if you're inventive great additions to soup and casseroles and and and... yum!)

IsMollyReallyHungry

I can't be the only Australian who watched the film and thought "my god, what a bogan".

It all seems a bit silly to me. Another in a long list of useless fad diets, except this one comes with extra vitamin k.

I agree and I am not Australian. I still liked the movie in that it drove home to me the need to eat less processed foods.

o0oBonnieo0o

I watched the movie too and loved it ! I tried a juicer and almost gag everytime I drank it. So instead I use my blender with baby carrots, spinach and other veggies that blend good plus add frozen mixed fruit with orange juice ! I felt good and lost about a pound a day. I still ate large salads at breakfast and dinner ( dinner usually had a piece of meat too) plus about 5-6 blended drinks ..

You do feel good after about a week ! I stopped over Xmas and starting again tomorrow, I'm also seeing my family doctor every two weeks for check ups well doing this ..

The movie doesn't tell you they have 6-8 a day and some still have nuts for snacks .

Jointhereboot has great information

Regito711

I'm going to try this starting tomorrow. Just for 10 days. I work out a lot and am preparing for a Spartan Race in a couple months so I need protein. But I just saw this movie and thought why not, it might me fun. If you want to join me feel free to add me. Yay Juice Fasting (>_<)

Jnholemam

I have the same juicer. I love it. It will really clean you out.

goneundone

Hi. I am in preparation mode for attempting a 10-day juice fast. Today is day 1 of 5 of my preparation diet.... I will be eating only whole fruits and vegetables in preparation for the juice fasting. No alcohol, coffee, sugar, etc etc. I found myself eating anything I wanted this holiday season, and now I'm having sugar, starch, coffee, alcohol cravings galore! I want a reset and to go back to my healthy eating lifestyle!

I've been juicing my breakfasts for a couple months now, and I love it! It's going to be a 18-20 day process. 5 days of preparation, 10 days of juicing, 5 days of transitioning to my maintenance diet of fruit, vegetables, fresh fish, healthy meats, low starch legumes and nuts (basically a paleo diet with the occasional potato).

Looking for a support group of like minded people.. add me as a friend!

Lula16

The documentary was great. i've never done an extreme juicing fast but i do juice monday thru friday. I have my juice of fruits/veggies for 2 meals a day (bkfst and dinner or bkfst and lunch). I try to eat and snack healthy in between my juice drinks. It has helped with my sugar cravings. My kids love juicing also. i make theirs only for bkfst. I just started juicing consistantly last week. I can tell you that my midsection is already shrinking.

MissMollieK

Loved that doc. I did a juice fast immediately for 30days and lost 15-20 lbs and have kept losing. I was hypoglycemic so checked w my dr and they okayed it. My hypoglycemia lessened and since then things have only improved . I probably won't juice again until produce is in season and cheaper but will definitely see the benefits of it if you can handle the juicing. Do your research:)

vcardenas87

I'm a big advocate for juicing. It gives me more energy and it cleans out my system. Short cleanses are goodand help you rid your body of toxins but what my sisters and I enjoy doing now is a morning juice breakfast. Every week I buy kale, black kale, red chard, celery, carrots, green apples and spinach (or whatever deep green color I can find in leaf form) and juice it all. Then in the morning, I'll drink 8 ounces, combined with 8 ounces of Kombucha, plus a piece of toast (sprouted grain is a favorite over here). I love it and encourage anyone to juice if they have the means to.

kp1439

great movie ... loved it ... not doing juice tho...veggies and fruits

CrazyDaisysMommy

gave my juicer away...bought a vitamix...have a green drink daily (example: fresh spinach, kale, frozen blueberries, pineapple, carrots)...all the fiber ... great taste... easy clean up.

super jealous !! i want a vitamix so bad

We got one for Christmas and LOVE it! We blend a green smoothie every morning and then my husband makes extra so I can have a late afternoon snack. I used to be so drained by 3pm, but the afternoon smoothie gives me an energy boost! Today is: turnip, beet greens, parsley, mango and orange.

eolivero

I watch the movie and decided it was something to try. I started juicing 6 Jan, Friday. It's not that hard once you get past the "social" connection to eating. It helps to have a partner. My wife and I have been juicing together and it makes it easier.

It's not for everyone. (I stopped caring what people think about me when I left high school -1992.) For us, it's easy and we feel a lot better. After my 60 days is over, we intend to maintain a Paleo diet lifestyle.

I do recommend the Hurom-100 Juicer. It's wonderful. I started with a Jack LaLanne. The juice from a centrifuge doesn't last as long and can't be stored for more than a few hours.

laurenk182004

How are the "juicers" doing??? My husband wants to try it..lol he's looking for a "quick fix".

Bungee_tyme

On this subject it seems everyone has an opinion as to why you should not do it, But, your question was for people that had done it...............

I first saw this film on Oct 3rd, 2011. I was so taken by it that I went downstairs and dug out the juicer I had not used since I moved in. I did just 10 days and lost 22 pounds. While I was fasting I read Dr Joel Fuhrman's EAT TO LIVE. I then had the plan to come off the fast. By the end of October I had lost a total of 25 pounds. I then did 21 days in November and started my current fast on 1/1/2012. Today is day 39. My ticker is the weight I have lost since October 4th. 2011 So in the 4 months I have lost 69 pounds fasting a total of 70 days. I will be done with my fast at the end of the month. My chest pain went away in the first fast. My resting heart rate went from 84 to 60 and my fasting blood sugar went from 200 to 95. I really believe I would be dead if I had not seen this film when i did. This is NOT a quick fix to weight loss. If you go right back to your old way of eating you will have the problems you had before juicing. Lasting results come from permanent changes. Most of my meals after the fast will be vegan. I will not be eating anything from a box or a can. Meat will be limited to a couple meals a week and then it will be 3-4 ounces not 34 ounces. Dairy is gone as well as sugar and white flour. G.O.M.B.S = Greens,Onions, Mushrooms, Berries and beans, Seeds and nuts. 90% of what I will eat. The thought that I could lose that much weight in so little time is surreal. I will miss icecream but have figured out a way to make my own that is pretty good. (blended frozen bananas and soy milk) Good luck in whatever you decide to do. I was in a support group for January. It was for people that wanted to juice fast for the entire month. 398 started 39 finished. Two of us are in the February group. It is not for people that are not commited to see it through. I have had both good and bad days, but you can see the results.

april1lowe

I have never juiced but I have a few friends that have. They say it's wonderful and after day 2 or so you don't even realize you're not actually eating anymore. I loved that documentary!

april1lowe

Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead was a good film. Juicing is awesome. Blending green smoothies with greens and fruit is a great way to lose weight and get healthy as well. Read Green Smoothie Revolution and Green For Life.

Some other great documentaries to check out are, Forks Over Knives, Food Matters, and Food Inc.

Those are AMAZING documentaries!!!!!! I now buy from a local farm because of them!

kp1439

amazing movie ...

MaximalLife

I wore out my Jack LaLanne juicer after a year - great machine!
And it helps totally boost my overall health.

april1lowe

I LOVE the movie. I don't think I could do it. Good luck!

173 lbs lost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!

Sorry, not trying to highjack the thread but that is an amazing loss!!!

getfitdiva

I did this in January as part of a 10 day spiritual fast with my church. Without a daily purpose it would have been really difficult for me to get through the entire 10 days but I did it! I watched the documentary on the 3rd day because I heard that is the hardest day to get past on a fast. It helped tremendously thinking about the health benefits. Although I had to get use to the hunger pangs in the evening. The best thing to do is just go to sleep when it starts. Also I had a tremendous amount of energy throughout the day but when it came to working out I was quite winded. I lost 6.6 lbs in the 10 days but quickly gained it back with introducing solids back in. I tried to trickle in solids slowly but just ended up eating normally the very next day. I think it's an interesting experience and I would probably try it again. I also "liked" the facebook page so I can see other people juicing.