UPPING cals&adding "juicing" to my foods....forever more?

NewLIFEstyle4ME
NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
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I had HUGE, mega huge success with adding juicing to my daily foods when I first started this mission when I first started--HUGE results and most excellent things were happening in my body. My hair and nails were growing like wild fire, my hair became so thick and gorgeous, it was amazing. My skin glowed and I looked and felt like a young woman again and even my vision started getting better--things weren't as blurry as before I changed my lifestyle and added organic juicing and just eating better and exercising. Of course, my body size decreased dramatically and all was well with the world. Then a series of things happened...with my type A personality...I started exercising like crazy and hurt my foot, and other things. After 6 months, I went back to being a lazy slob -- "resting on my laurels" (stopped exercising entirely) and started eating and drinking ALL the "junk" that got me fat and out of shape. Of course, once I went back to the old and yucky lifestyle--I regained most of the weight I lost, which brought me back to MFP. I KNOW beyond a shadow of a doubt that quick fixes don't work permanently--I want to do this forevermore, starting TODAY! I've seen with my own eyes and experience that this is the way I want to eat to live the rest of my days...but it's a CHOICE, a daily choice for me to not merely talk the talk...but walk the walk in this way.

Well, I'm recommitting myself to start adding juicing again--FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. I've also increased my cals today too.

I making a change today, today is the 1st day of the rest of my life...I'm excited, hopeful and angry, a good kind of angry though :laugh:

"Hope has two beautiful daughters. Their names are anger and courage; anger at the way things are, and courage to see that they do not remain the way they are. Augustine"

If any of you guys pray...I covet your prayers in this lifestyle. Those that don't--pls. wish me success in this lifetime endeavor:heart:

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  • finchest
    finchest Posts: 245 Member
    i am with you! a lifetime a veggies and fruits for me, too! what we are meant to be eating on this planet, as opposed to processed junk in a bag! so proud of you and proud to be your friend.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    Quoth the raven
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    How exactly are you getting benefits from juicing over just eating more fruit?
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    Is juicing just blending up your food? Why not just eat it? What's the point and/or difference?
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    What kind of juice? Did you stack anything? I hear Test, Tren, and EQ is an awesome stack!
  • domgirl85
    domgirl85 Posts: 295 Member
    I recently started juicing too! I've just been recording the whole vegetables. I found a formula for how you figure it out but I'm horrible with math and got VERY CONFUSED. Anywho, here it is. Hope this helps.

    http://www.ehow.com/how_5155227_count-calories-juicing.html
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    I like saving the juice from when I smoke a brisket and using it when I cook other stuff. It's delicious. Now that I know it's ultra-healthy I'm going to have to smoke more briskets. I'll stop feeling bad about drinking it too.
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    I recently started juicing too! I've just been recording the whole vegetables. I found a formula for how you figure it out but I'm horrible with math and got VERY CONFUSED. Anywho, here it is. Hope this helps.

    http://www.ehow.com/how_5155227_count-calories-juicing.html

    Interesting.

    Turkey doesn't have much fiber but it does have bones. I'm curious about how to do this calculation for the turkey juice I'll be using to make gravy this Thursday.
  • cgilles9
    cgilles9 Posts: 53 Member
    I like saving the juice from when I smoke a brisket and using it when I cook other stuff. It's delicious. Now that I know it's ultra-healthy I'm going to have to smoke more briskets. I'll stop feeling bad about drinking it too.

    Haha this made my day! :)
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    I like saving the juice from when I smoke a brisket and using it when I cook other stuff. It's delicious. Now that I know it's ultra-healthy I'm going to have to smoke more briskets. I'll stop feeling bad about drinking it too.

    Yeah, that's called "pot-liquor" . Thanks for the idea...I'll definitely be drinking the "Pot-liquid" off of my cooked greens (Collards, cabbage and spinach) or mustard and turnip greens too--haven't thought of doing that for ages. You Rock for posting and bottoms up to your "juice" too :flowerforyou:
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    Quoth the raven


    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Seeing that Fred Sanford pic brings back such funny memories, especially when he used to say "You big dummy" :laugh: ...that dude Red Foxx was such a scream. Thanks for posting :flowerforyou:
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    I like saving the juice from when I smoke a brisket and using it when I cook other stuff. It's delicious. Now that I know it's ultra-healthy I'm going to have to smoke more briskets. I'll stop feeling bad about drinking it too.

    Yeah, that's called "pot-liquor" . Thanks for the idea...I'll definitely be drinking the "Pot-liquid" off of my cooked greens (Collards, cabbage and spinach) or mustard and turnip greens too--haven't thought of doing that for ages. You Rock for posting and bottoms up to your "juice" too :flowerforyou:

    The pot liquid from my collard greens has had hamhocks and onions and garlic simmering in it for about 2 hours before the greens go in. It's delicious also.

    Maybe I've been too quick to dismiss this whole juicing thing.
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    Is juicing just blending up your food? Why not just eat it? What's the point and/or difference?

    AND
    How exactly are you getting benefits from juicing over just eating more fruit?


    That's an excellent question...For me, I reckon it's more of a "mental/psychological" thing, than anything "scientific". Much like listening to music when I exercise, I don't know the scientific rationale for why it pumps me up, but it does. I'm juicing rather than eating them because I can't eat or rather, don't want to eat all those veggies in one sitting like I can get them by drinking them.

    I'm not "advocating" this for anyone else...this is just what I'm doing.

    Thanks again for your post :flowerforyou:
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    I like saving the juice from when I smoke a brisket and using it when I cook other stuff. It's delicious. Now that I know it's ultra-healthy I'm going to have to smoke more briskets. I'll stop feeling bad about drinking it too.

    Yeah, that's called "pot-liquor" . Thanks for the idea...I'll definitely be drinking the "Pot-liquid" off of my cooked greens (Collards, cabbage and spinach) or mustard and turnip greens too--haven't thought of doing that for ages. You Rock for posting and bottoms up to your "juice" too :flowerforyou:

    The pot liquid from my collard greens has had hamhocks and onions and garlic simmering in it for about 2 hours before the greens go in. It's delicious also.

    Maybe I've been too quick to dismiss this whole juicing thing.

    Not only delicious...but sooo good for you too. We used to drink "pot liquor" when we were kids and were sick--drinking that "pot liquor" truly helped with colds, flu's and other yucky sicknesses we had too. So again, thanks so much for your post:drinker:
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    What kind of juice? Did you stack anything? I hear Test, Tren, and EQ is an awesome stack!

    I didn't have a "clue" what this meant...google it and here's a link to help explain to someone else, in case they're interested--it's got something to do with muscles and stuff :wink: :

    http://anabolicminds.com/forum/old-school-hormone/185064-test-eq-tren.html
  • RainbootsToBikinis
    RainbootsToBikinis Posts: 465 Member
    I love juicing :) As for the question on not just eating the food, last night for a snack I had a juice, it had 1 cucumber, 3 carrots, and an apple in it. I don't know about you but I wouldn't ever just sit down and eat that much produce at once. Getting in the vitamins and it's delicious.
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    I like saving the juice from when I smoke a brisket and using it when I cook other stuff. It's delicious. Now that I know it's ultra-healthy I'm going to have to smoke more briskets. I'll stop feeling bad about drinking it too.

    Haha this made my day! :)

    Mine too :laugh:
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    I recently started juicing too! I've just been recording the whole vegetables. I found a formula for how you figure it out but I'm horrible with math and got VERY CONFUSED. Anywho, here it is. Hope this helps.

    http://www.ehow.com/how_5155227_count-calories-juicing.html

    Good for you, I hope it helps and you enjoy it!!! There are tons on homemade juices in the food database we can use too, that calculates everything too. :heart:
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    I love juicing :) As for the question on not just eating the food, last night for a snack I had a juice, it had 1 cucumber, 3 carrots, and an apple in it. I don't know about you but I wouldn't ever just sit down and eat that much produce at once. Getting in the vitamins and it's delicious.

    Yep, me too. Thanks so much for posting :flowerforyou:
  • DoingitWell
    DoingitWell Posts: 560 Member
    I used to juice one stalk of fresh collards and even though I probably only got a teaspoon of the collard juice and mixed with other fruits it made my skin so pretty.
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    i am with you! a lifetime a veggies and fruits for me, too! what we are meant to be eating on this planet, as opposed to processed junk in a bag! so proud of you and proud to be your friend.

    :heart: :flowerforyou: :heart: finchest :flowerforyou: :heart: :flowerforyou:

    YOU, my dear are a HUGE inspiration and motivation for me. Your wisdom, food choices and lifestyle is a major influence on my decision to "get on the good foot" so to speak and do this permanently. Thank you so much for your kindhearted and encouraging reply my sister!
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    I used to juice one stalk of fresh collards and even though I probably only got a teaspoon of the collard juice and mixed with other fruits it made my skin so pretty.

    Yes, girl...juicing those collards are MEGA potent and I appreciate you mentioning using only one stalk at a time. I've tried three or four stalks at one time in the past and woooooo--too strong--made the juice super bitter. I'll try using just one stalk too, this week. Thank you so much for posting! :flowerforyou:
  • Hitem20
    Hitem20 Posts: 121
    I do not juice but I do vitamix. It has been a huge part in my weight loss and I do not plan on changing a thing. I eat far more fruits and veggies by making my breakfast/morning snack a juice or smoothie. Here is what I had this am:

    4 cups of baby spinach
    2 cups of kale
    1 whole carrot
    1 cup of blueberries
    1 cup of mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries and blackberries)
    1/2 a cucumber
    goji berries
    1/4 cup of organic lemon pure
    1 cup of watermelon pure
    1" of raw ginger root
    1/4 cup of organic apple cider
    tsp of maca root powder
    tbs of chia seeds

    Now I there is no way I would eat all of this between 6 am 10am every morning with out blending them together. I get plenty of energy and it keeps me very regular... VERY regular. No idea if this works for anyone else but it works for me, so I totally understand the juicing lifestyle. Good luck with it!
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    I do not juice but I do vitamix. It has been a huge part in my weight loss and I do not plan on changing a thing. I eat far more fruits and veggies by making my breakfast/morning snack a juice or smoothie. Here is what I had this am:

    4 cups of baby spinach
    2 cups of kale
    1 whole carrot
    1 cup of blueberries
    1 cup of mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries and blackberries)
    1/2 a cucumber
    goji berries
    1/4 cup of organic lemon pure
    1 cup of watermelon pure
    1" of raw ginger root
    1/4 cup of organic apple cider
    tsp of maca root powder
    tbs of chia seeds

    Now I there is no way I would eat all of this between 6 am 10am every morning with out blending them together. I get plenty of energy and it keeps me very regular... VERY regular. No idea if this works for anyone else but it works for me, so I totally understand the juicing lifestyle. Good luck with it!

    Oh my goodness gracious, me oh MY.... That breakfast/snack sounds utterly fabulous to me. Such a wise, healthy and super yummy way to start the day. THANK YOU so much for posting the recipe:drinker:

    Also, I've heard that the Vitamix' are totally tremendous--how wonderful you have one! I want one too, I wish they weren't so blasted expensive:cry: --I have a friend that has a Blendtec that she swears does everything but wash and dry the dishes-- The reviews for the Vitamix are awesome.

    Thanks again for posting and for being so ultra cool:glasses: YOU ROCK sir!
  • 4Phoenix
    4Phoenix Posts: 236 Member
    Bendtec and vitamix are the best for smoothies.....I have a blendtec and use it daily. I also purchased an omega juicer las summer....totally awesome. I'm a fruit and veggie lifestyle girl and I use this equipment frequently. It is not a luxury but a requirement. Good luck on incorporating your juice into your daily life! (just a suggestion....it you juice melon, do it as a single juice -and watermelon as a juice will flush out your kidneys and it tastes yummy) Go juice girl!
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    Bendtec and vitamix are the best for smoothies.....I have a blendtec and use it daily. I also purchased an omega juicer las summer....totally awesome. I'm a fruit and veggie lifestyle girl and I use this equipment frequently. It is not a luxury but a requirement. Good luck on incorporating your juice into your daily life! (just a suggestion....it you juice melon, do it as a single juice -and watermelon as a juice will flush out your kidneys and it tastes yummy) Go juice girl!

    :heart: :flowerforyou: :heart:

    Thank you so much!!! Let me ask you a couple of question about your Blendtec...

    Can you make hot raw veggie and other kinds of homemade soup with yours?

    Does it fit under your counter?

    Any regrets with it or anything you wish it had?

    Did you research or look at/think about the Vitamix over the Blendtec...if so, what made you choose the Blendtec?

    You Rock!

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