Juicing, support for husband

fuzz_pawz · January 2013

Hello MFP...

So I've decided to try a new approach to my weight loss. Since starting with MFP and becoming a vegetarian and beginning a regular exercise regime 15 months ago, I have lost 20lbs and kept it off...which I am SUPER stoked about! Along with me on my journey is my husband, who has also lost just about 20lbs by regular excersie and healthy eating habits.

**I would ask that if you hold ANY negative comments about my new diet choices I am about to discuss...please, keep them to yourselves. I have done my research, and I feel this is right for me at this time...I work in the medical industry so I know the pro's and con's of the actions I have taken and will be taking...I just ask for advice and support here, please...***

My husband and I both decided we wanted to try the Reboot cleanse....starting was a rough go, and to be honest, as a first time juicer...I just couldn't do it. So I decided that I would try my very best at juicing all day, but also have at least 1 solid meal. My husband will be doing the same, but with 2 meals.

My issue is this...
My husband LOVES his junk food...and I find his willpower is not as strong as mine. I am running out of ways/ideas to help support him. He's the type of person that if he does not like something, he will not do it...end of discussion.

He is the one primarily making the juice (which was the agreement since I bought the juicer and have been tired of cooking in general)...he was all for it, was excited to try it. But I think because he is not used to the huge dose of nutrition and the taste of raw, plain veg and fruit it is very difficult for him to proceed.
He has made some pretty good juices thus far, and I know a lot of these will be trial and error based on our likes and dislikes anyway.

I'm just wondering if anyone else has done Reboot or something similar, and how did you get past your initial hurdle? Where do you find strength? What made you push through and continue on?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

pookeyst · January 2013

I'm a big juicer, I love it! I had my husband watch "fat, sick and nearly dead" to give him motivation to do it a little with me. I like to cook so I made all the juices and juiced full time, while he juiced for breakfast, and had a small juice with his lunch and dinner. What kind of junk food does your husband eat? Mine likes just about anything, but when he was craving something sweet like ice cream I would get him a dish of Greek Gods Honey Vanilla yogurt. It is sooo good, and sweet enough to make him feel satisfied. If he likes chocolate, pack him a couple pieces of dark chocolate with his lunch.

You can make milkshakes out of coconut milk, ice and chocolate protein powder, and grocery stores like Sprouts or Trader Joes have healthier versions of cookies and things like that. My favorite is a brand called Newman-Oh's, they are oreos and are so good! If he likes soda, there is a brand called Zevia that's sweetened with stevia instead of sugar that tastes pretty similar to the brand names- my favorite is the black cherry.

Also, when we were juicing we got a juicing recipe book off Amazon called "the big book of juices"- it has 405 recipes for juices and smoothies, and was only around $15 and well worth the investment. Hope this helps!

fuzz_pawz · January 2013

Hi Pookeyst,

Currently, my husband juices for breakfast and snacks. He eats a healthy meal for lunch and for dinner. We also watched ""fat, sick and nearly dead"- and yes, it was a inspiration and a motivation for us as well!

Junk food he eats...anything and everything...he loves candy, chocolates, fast food...you name it! If it's bad for you, he probably wants it!

Hmm, I've had the Chapman's frozen yogurt before which is a really nice ice cream replacement (I thought anyway) for taste.

Regularly we drink almond milk- but I'll have to try coconut for the milkshake idea, thanks!

Wow- these are some great things to choose from, thank you for all of the ideas of healthy alternatives

I will definitely have to take a look for that book.

jcharlotte · January 2013

Hi I just saw this topic after watching Joe's video online. I ordered a breville juicer on amazon today. My husband and I have a lot of headaches..we've gained weight..So we are going to give this a go. Can't wait for it to get here. I'd love to know about your success.

sphomphak · January 2013

omg I just saw that documentary this weekend and also ordered the same juicer from amazon. should be here Sat.

SideSteel · January 2013

What are your goals with this juicing and is there a reason your husband can't incorporate some junk food that he enjoys ?

STAYSEAH · January 2013

For the past month, i've been having a protein smoothie for breakfast, eating a healthy/hearty lunch, then juicing my dinner. It works for me. I don't see a reason to go all out juicing myself. Doing it this way makes me stay healthy and gives me so much more time in the evenings. I don't have to cook! If the juice doesn't hold me, I'll eat an avacado on whole grain crackers or something. It takes time to adjust, but after a while, your body gets used to it and craves juice and simple whole foods. You will just feel bad if you eat junk after you eat this way for a while. The motivation is to feel better, the by-product is the weight loss.

rebelate · January 2013

I juice. I haven't done the the reboot. I don't know what it is, to be honest.

BUT! I juice in the morning for my boyfriend and I, and it's a lot easier than I thought. Carrots sweeten up the juice a lot, and if you're using apples, take out the core because the seeds can make it bitter. Ginger and lemon help a lot as well. I juice in the morning everyday, and on my days off I juice twice or more a day.

The only junk food we have now is air popped popcorn, and some chocolate. We just don't keep it in the house anymore. For me, I don't get as many cravings for "junk food" or candy like I used to. It just takes some time, but I think everyone should be able to budget in a bit of junk here and there.

fishgutzy · January 2013

Juicers are a waste, in my opinion. They leave up to 90% of the nutrients in the garbage.
My choice is a Vita-Mix. I put the whole fruit in except the skins of certain fruits that can't be properly cleaned.
Cantaloupe seeds have more protein per ounce than beef. Juicers throw these away. The Vita-Mix pulverizes then.
Apple seeds have essential B complex vitamins and a healthy traces of arsenic.
And in the summer, a mix of fresh and frozen fruits makes an awesome frozen drink.

It makes the best cauliflower mashed you will have too.

EatClean_WashUrNuts · January 2013

You have a liver and your kidneys....why "Cleanse"? This is what your body does Naturally.

It's fad.

escloflowneCHANGED · January 2013

omg I just saw that documentary this weekend and also ordered the same juicer from amazon. should be here Sat.

So at what point does everyone realize that movie was made to sell juicers!?

UsedToBeHusky · January 2013

You have a liver and your kidneys....why "Cleanse"? This is what your body does Naturally.

It's fad.

This. The only reason I can see that anyone should juice is if you have problems digesting solid food or you have no teeth.

_Elemenopee_ · January 2013

She's in the medical field. She knows what she's doing. You guys are so mean.

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djshari · January 2013

You have a liver and your kidneys....why "Cleanse"? This is what your body does Naturally.

It's fad.

This. The only reason I can see that anyone should juice is if you have problems digesting solid food or you have no teeth.

While I agree with you I also see why people do it - it is an easier solution than actually cooking and planning more meals.

psuLemon · January 2013

She's in the medical field. She knows what she's doing. You guys are so mean.

Being in the medical field doesn't automatically qualify you as knowing what to do. I know plenty of Dr's that know very little about nutrition but it doesn't make them back doctors.

OP, I would concur with SideSteal, what are you trying to accomplish. And junk food won't prevent weight loss if you are burning more calories than you take in. It MAY affect recomposition, but calories in vs out is what creates weight loss. But protein + resistance training prevents muscle loss. Fat loss is more ideal than weight loss.

BeeElMarvin · January 2013

What are your goals with this juicing and is there a reason your husband can't incorporate some junk food that he enjoys ?

tell me about your junk.

not going to talk about it but I'll show you...

xxcooneyxx · January 2013

Once again, someone has made a choice that others don't agree with and has politely asked those who don't agree with her to not comment. And yet they do. To those who disagree with juicing, you don't have to be in this thread. Nobody asked for your opinion.

To OP

I think the thing that keeps me juicing is how amazing I feel. Maybe as your husband incorporates more and more juice in his diet, he will see how amazing he feels and really jump on the juicing bandwagon. I feel amazing. I have an autoimmune disease and currently everyone in my house is sick except me. I'm the only one juicing. I think that's a great testament to it's worth.

BeeElMarvin · January 2013

Once again, someone has made a choice that others don't agree with and has politely asked those who don't agree with her to not comment. And yet they do. To those who disagree with juicing, you don't have to be in this thread. Nobody asked for your opinion.

To OP

I think the thing that keeps me juicing is how amazing I feel. Maybe as your husband incorporates more and more juice in his diet, he will see how amazing he feels and really jump on the juicing bandwagon. I feel amazing. I have an autoimmune disease and currently everyone in my house is sick except me. I'm the only one juicing. I think that's a great testament to it's worth.

ie: Do not comment unless you agree wholeheartedly.

jofjltncb6 · January 2013

Personally, my opinions on this are...

**I would ask that if you hold ANY negative comments about my new diet choices I am about to discuss...please, keep them to yourselves. I have done my research, and I feel this is right for me at this time...I work in the medical industry so I know the pro's and con's of the actions I have taken and will be taking...I just ask for advice and support here, please...***

Uh.

Never mind.

Great job, OP, for making an MFP forum post. I wish you nothing but success in all your fitness and health goals.* :flowerforyou:

*(c) DrMerc 2012. All rights reserved. Use of this phrase without express permission of DrMerc is prohibited. (PS: DrMerc is remarkably encouraging and supportive. Everyone should send him a FR. You're welcome.)

xxcooneyxx · January 2013

Once again, someone has made a choice that others don't agree with and has politely asked those who don't agree with her to not comment. And yet they do. To those who disagree with juicing, you don't have to be in this thread. Nobody asked for your opinion.

To OP

I think the thing that keeps me juicing is how amazing I feel. Maybe as your husband incorporates more and more juice in his diet, he will see how amazing he feels and really jump on the juicing bandwagon. I feel amazing. I have an autoimmune disease and currently everyone in my house is sick except me. I'm the only one juicing. I think that's a great testament to it's worth.

ie: Do not comment unless you agree wholeheartedly.

No, she asked for advice on helping her husband juice and about juicing in general. So unless you are doing that, don't comment.

AlsDonkBoxSquat · January 2013

Once again, someone has made a choice that others don't agree with and has politely asked those who don't agree with her to not comment. And yet they do. To those who disagree with juicing, you don't have to be in this thread. Nobody asked for your opinion.

To OP

I think the thing that keeps me juicing is how amazing I feel. Maybe as your husband incorporates more and more juice in his diet, he will see how amazing he feels and really jump on the juicing bandwagon. I feel amazing. I have an autoimmune disease and currently everyone in my house is sick except me. I'm the only one juicing. I think that's a great testament to it's worth.

To avoid general input from populous the best place to inquire about a specific lifestyle or dietary decision is to search groups. Simply entering "juice" in the group search brings up several viable options, and typing "reboot" in instead brings up 2 boards. Otherwise, public forums receive answers from the public.

My thoughts on juicing: I received a juicer as a wedding gift, we used it once, looked at all the "stuff" and great fiberous material in the dump bin and the mess on the counter and that was the end of that . . . I either have it boxed somewhere or took it to goodwill. In my opinion, juicing was just a waste of nutritional and financial resources in my house and it would never be a substitute for my chocolate or the hubs hot tamales. On the junk food replacement front, you are probably fighting a losing battle.

UsedToBeHusky · January 2013

Once again, someone has made a choice that others don't agree with and has politely asked those who don't agree with her to not comment. And yet they do. To those who disagree with juicing, you don't have to be in this thread. Nobody asked for your opinion.

To OP

I think the thing that keeps me juicing is how amazing I feel. Maybe as your husband incorporates more and more juice in his diet, he will see how amazing he feels and really jump on the juicing bandwagon. I feel amazing. I have an autoimmune disease and currently everyone in my house is sick except me. I'm the only one juicing. I think that's a great testament to it's worth.

ie: Do not comment unless you agree wholeheartedly.

No, she asked for advice on helping her husband juice and about juicing in general. So unless you are doing that, don't comment.

This is a public forum. She doesn't get to dictate who uses it. If she only wanted responses from people who support her choice then she should have posted this question on her newsfeed.

NeverGivesUp · January 2013

Hey there, I juiced through the holidays and am on day 25 now and am planning on stopping at day 30 for a little while before I get the rest of my weight off. I loooove it. Nothing was making my weight move before now, and I worked my butt off literally. I was stuck for about 6 months. Finally and thankfully my weight is moving again. This was a big decision for me too but it was a great one. My hubby juiced with me for 7 days and another friend juiced with me for about that same amount of time. I even have my kids drinking the juice and they surprisingly like it a lot. My nails are so strong and my hair is no longer falling out. It may not be the answer for everyone but it certainly is for me and my family and what I have been doing has inspired so many other too. I have an exit strategy and plan to continue juicing daily even when I am not only drinking juice. Most people don't eat enough fruits and veggies and it is the best way to learn how to enjoy them. No one can tell me taking supplements and pressed vitamins are better than the real live vitamin packed juice that I consume every day. My husband has been craving veggies and fruits now and he continues to drink with me even though he is eating food too. It is a very healthy thing as long as you look at it the right way and have a good exit strategy. Feel free to friend me. I am very passinate about juicing. I also run, lift weights and am the healthiest I have ever been. Losing has been the problem for me, not maintaining.

bootsandfros · January 2013

i love to juice. i don't think i could do a reboot. i do juice regularly. mostly in the evenings but when i don't work i like to juice when i wake up. i love a citrus juice with mint. for me juicing and eating fruit take the place of my sweet cravings. then i'll move on to wanting something salty and crunchy. that's when i load up on nuts.

maybe you two can allow a cheat day once or twice a week. maybe you can come up with some healthy snacks yourself. look up banana girl and megan elizabeth on youtube. they have great recipes for snacks. all vegan. i wish you guys the best.

lhalket · January 2013

I have not done the Reboot, but do own a Nutribullet and I LOVE IT! I've had it for a couple of months now and just figured out and admit I went overboard with the fruit juicing and actually gained weight from all the sugar. Now that I have things under control, I'm doing more veggies. I juice once per day, usually in the afternoon, which I get that mid-afternoon crave and it does the trick. Keeps me full and I'm not eating as much for dinner.

Below is a link for 25 detox smoothies from Prevention magazine (link below) this month. Maybe some of those will help.

http://www.prevention.com/25-delectable-detox-smoothies

xxcooneyxx · January 2013

I have not done the Reboot, but do own a Nutribullet and I LOVE IT! I've had it for a couple of months now and just figured out and admit I went overboard with the fruit juicing and actually gained weight from all the sugar. Now that I have things under control, I'm doing more veggies. I juice once per day, usually in the afternoon, which I get that mid-afternoon crave and it does the trick. Keeps me full and I'm not eating as much for dinner.

Below is a link for 25 detox smoothies from Prevention magazine (link below) this month. Maybe some of those will help.

http://www.prevention.com/25-delectable-detox-smoothies

Wow, this is great!

Also, yeah I try to avoid fruit heavy juices for the exact same reason. most of my juice has at least one fruit in it, but for the most part it's veggies.

stumblinthrulife · January 2013

Regarding the junk food, I find MFP was great for getting me off it. I just had to look at the amount of calories, fat and sodium in a burger and fries and I'd bypass and head to subway instead. Make sure your husband is really understanding what's going into his body.

I've grown to look at it this way - calories are money, and activity is your job. You earn calories through exercise, and spend it on food. Eating junk food is like taking a loan from a loan shark - it has to be paid back eventually or it'll catch up with you eventually and do you physical harm or worse.

Ok, so the metaphor could use a little work. But you get the point.

lhalket · January 2013

Regarding the junk food, I find MFP was great for getting me off it. I just had to look at the amount of calories, fat and sodium in a burger and fries and I'd bypass and head to subway instead. Make sure your husband is really understanding what's going into his body.

I've grown to look at it this way - calories are money, and activity is your job. You earn calories through exercise, and spend it on food. Eating junk food is like taking a loan from a loan shark - it has to be paid back eventually or it'll catch up with you eventually and do you physical harm or worse.

Ok, so the metaphor could use a little work. But you get the point.

I think that's a great metaphor!

fuzz_pawz · January 2013

Wow- great response to this, awesome! Thanks everyone!

So I will respond to everyones comment here;

jcharlotte - We bought the breville ($199 @ The Bay) and we love it, works great! We debated between the Breville and the Magic Bullet....all I can say is, the reviews definitely helped. And I think as long as you take care of it, you're good to go.

sphomphak - also the reason we started Reboot...what a great story it was!

SideSteel - His goal, and I guess mine too...is to help shed those last few stubborn pounds...we've been pretty good with gym time and lifestyle changes...me more so than him :P But I am personally finding it very difficult to drop just a tad more...and, well, I'm always looking for ways to better improve my diet. I think for the most part my diet is pretty healthy and balanced, but I think I can still do better. I think his weakness is once he starts with junk food, he can't stop..and just wants to keep eating it. It's fine to treat yourself...once in a while...in moderation....but he has a very difficult time doing that. I want to help him clean up his diet, but he can be so stubborn :P

rebelate - I have to agree with you, I don't often crave either...which has been great! I'm starting slow- juicing mostly, but having 1 solid meal until I am used to it all. Reboot is suppose to be a type of "cleanse" program

fishgutzy- i agree and disagree with you. Yes, much nutrients is wasted on the output, HOWEVER, a juice "cleanse" is not meant to be a full time diet. When you add in a whack load of greens, various veggies etc...*I* personally am getting nutrients I wouldn't on a daily basis...to be honest, I didn't even know what the heck kale was until I started this...I have missed out on so many interesting veggies out there....juicing makes it easy and convenient to get these veggies into my body.
As for the apple seeds- I'm not sure what the huff is about this...if the seeds were that terrible, I should be dead....I used to eat them as a kid..

Bold_Change- in your opinion, however, I am not taking it as a "cleanse". Most "Cleanse" diets I have seen lack serious nutrition.

escloflowne- well it worked! And even if one doesn't do a juice diet, it's still awesome for making fresh juice....which will be especially appealing to me in the summer time

psulemon- THANK YOU! for keeping things on topic. When I say I'm in the medical field...it means I have knowledge and understanding of how food and the body works- nutrition etc...I'm not a Dr and don't pretend to have the knowledge that they do. I'm not a nutritionist....I have a basic understanding of how a body works, how it uses nutrition and what it needs for fuel...and again, I believe this is something that is right for me, right now. When I say "weight loss" I use the term loosely. I realize I do have fat on my body that needs to be shrunk.

djshari- definitely easier...especially with an already busy lifestyle....I find this better than not eating at all- which does happen when one gets too busy

xxcooneyxx- Thank you

I agree, so far...the first couple of days have been a bit rough...but I've heard many people talk about how good they feel...and after I have juice, I do actually feel pretty good.

UsedToBeHusky - is there really a point in wasting your time here if all you want to do is post negativity? Seems like you may have too much time on your hands..? Perhaps none of MFP friends have done juicing...hence why I have done an outreach to others that might have.

NeverGivesUp- Thank you for your wise input, I do appreciate it. Send you a request...I look forward to hearing more about your experience, and ways I can improve my own

bootsandfros- thank you, I agree...at least 1 small cheat is always a good idea....no matter what kind of "diet" plan you are following. I will definitely look those people up, thanks!

lhalket- Excellent, thank you! I will definitely be checking out that site for recipes

douglanglois- great analogy

I try to help him with the whole "what you put in your body thing"...I wish I could say subway was his healthy choice....but a footlong meatball sub is not really "healthy" in my books

I want to thank EVERYONE for their input on this subject...though the negativity of some was not necessary, I understand you are expressing your opinion just like everyone else. If you do not choose to accept my lifestyle choices, that really matters not to me. I look to MFP for support, and for the most part, I do find it in some really great people here.

As a side note to EVERYONE saying that all the nutrients is being shot out and not being consumed when you make juice....Why don't you plan to use that ruffage....make fibre muffins! Zucchini or carrot muffins....apple even....that material is still useable...everyone thinks that it's just being tossed away. There are LOTS of things you can do with it after it's been spit out from the juicer...sheesh!

In conclusion...again, thank you everyone!!! And I hope to talk to more of you through this journey

Burnsdill · January 2013

I love juicing! We have a Breville and a Vitamix (I agree the pulp is great in some cases). My husband has done the Master Cleanse a few times. It has worked for him in the sense that he likes to "reset" and help stop some of his major cravings. If this cleanse is doing that for you, then great! If your husband still has issues with his, then see if a "cheat" day is in order! Also, get the small portion sizes of his favorites. That might help, too. Good luck!

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