10 day juice fast

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  • mommyoverboard
    mommyoverboard Posts: 105
    Why Cleanse?

    Juice Cleansing is a great way to give your digestive system a rest while pumping your body with vital and live vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and enzymes. It also boosts the immune system. Juice cleansing can help with a myriad of symptoms: allergies, toxicity, fertility issues, skin issues, digestive issues, depression, sluggishness, weight loss, insomnia, high blood pressure, memory loss, and thyroid function…just to name a few. We recommend eating lightly: lots of fruits and vegetables, grains and beans before and after your cleanse to ease your body through the transitio
  • DizsJourney
    DizsJourney Posts: 83 Member
    HI, i just started my juicing today. It's all about trial and error. take a basic recipe & try it. If you dont like it, try to add more of this or less of that, maybe something totally different all together for the next one.

    So far today I had 2 different juices. the first had kale, celery, green apples, ginger, lemon & cucumber. The second had green apple, beets, carrots, ginger & lemon. The first was ok but i will probably tweak it when i have it later today to see what happens. the 2nd was much better, but also had a lot more sugar in it.

    so no matter what you decide to do, you have to be able to live with it. while I plan to juice for a couple weeks, i will slowly start incorporating food into my diet. But i will continue having a juice daily. theres no denying the amount of nutrients you get from it. Good luck with your juicing & happy new year!
  • BellyLaugh
    BellyLaugh Posts: 32 Member
    I am not going to state my opinion, but rather encourage you to start a blog and log everyday. I am curious to see the results...if you have blogged and I missed it, I apologize. thanks

    Great idea! Hope you decide to blog. Would also be interested to read an honest opinion of your experience. Let us know if you do!
  • BellyLaugh
    BellyLaugh Posts: 32 Member
    O.K. - I'm gonna be the voice of dissent here :) While I'm not a 'juicer' - my husband and I watched the same movie and my husband promptly decided to try it! In the first two week he lost 17 pounds and has since lost another 20 over three more months. He exclusively juiced for the first few weeks only(plus nuts for extra protein) but now alternates juicing with regular meals. It actually did help quite a bit in the beginning with arthritis pain as well. I don't think the logic is to 'cleanse' as much as it is to flood your body with all the vitamin and nutirient rich fruits and vegetables,(natural anti-inflamatories) while also cutting out harmful fats and processed foods. It is not a sustainable program long term - and I don't think it is intended to be, but it has worked for the hubby as a jump start and also keeps him going with the huge quantitites of veggies he can consume through juicing. As a side note, he did mention it to two different docs he sees and they had no problem with it. I'm no expert - just offering up another point of view :)
    I completely agree with this. And if your doctor thinks it's okay, go for it. Have fun and be creative with your juices. I love to juice, but I'm trying to wean myself off fruit juices (apples/carrots) because of all the sugar, and drink more veggie juices.

    Well said! Neither insulting, critical or in attack mode, instead encouraging based on 1st-hand experience in your own household (your husband) plus the always wise suggestion to speak with a physician as he did.
  • Amberchalon
    Amberchalon Posts: 207 Member
    Let's do it! I saw it too on Netflicks!
  • beautyreaps
    beautyreaps Posts: 151
    just a few more days until i begin the fast. after many (some heated) discussions, i have decided to strive for a 3 day juice fast instead. if i can handle going the entire 10, so be it. i am having a hard time finding recipes though. considering i don't eat vegetables AT ALL, some of the recipes i HAVE found turn my stomach. if anyone has a good recipe packed w/nutrients please let me know...

    If you're desperately trying to incorporate veggies into your diet, then just add a serving to each meal. Your organs work on their own. Cleanses are only temporary fixes. If you want to see and feel the benefits of juiced vegetables, then try making a pitcher of juiced veggies like this: 4 carrots, 1 beet, 2 tomatoes, 1 c. spinach and a bunch of celery. This specific mix will leave you glowing; I drink it once a day as a snack. Carrots contain beta carotene (aid in cell formation), beets work as a blood tonic, spinach has iron and is high in anti-oxidants, celery and tomatoes hydrate (plus they'll make it easier to drink). Just add them that way. There's no need for a "fast"/"starve".
  • Rayman79
    Rayman79 Posts: 2,009 Member
    Why Cleanse?

    Juice Cleansing is a great way to give your digestive system a rest while pumping your body with vital and live vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and enzymes. It also boosts the immune system. Juice cleansing can help with a myriad of symptoms: allergies, toxicity, fertility issues, skin issues, digestive issues, depression, sluggishness, weight loss, insomnia, high blood pressure, memory loss, and thyroid function…just to name a few. We recommend eating lightly: lots of fruits and vegetables, grains and beans before and after your cleanse to ease your body through the transitio

    Well this is just selective advertising... doing a juice 'cleanse' does not affect these things at all, eating more fruit and vegetables does, it just happens that you get them through the juice rather than eating them (and as it happens miss out on some of the nutrients in the process).

    If you are someone who cant stomach the taste of veges and needs to juice to get the nutrients I say go for it... but as part of a balanced diet, not in exclusivity.

    Why does every decent health professional recommend doing things in moderation? Because its sensible. Exercise is good for you, but I dont think too many people would recommend you exercise for 18 hours per day... just think logically and have a balanced diet that is maintanable long term.

    Stop looking for quick fixes and BS snake oil solutions to a simple problem... sheesh!
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    juicing is bad mmmkay

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  • byronguy74
    byronguy74 Posts: 45
    Well, it looks like I am going to be another one of the few voices of dissent. On January 1st 2012 I started a juice fast. I did the 10 day fast (11 days actually) and lost 19 pounds. The first few days were kinda rough but I did not cheat. I went to lunch with people from work a few times and drank a glass of water while they ate and I drank my juice when I got back to work. I juiced twice a day, I have never really eaten breakfast with any regularity so I replaced my lunch and dinner with juice. I was sure to drink several glasses of water to go with my juice each day. The only other thing I "ate" were a couple of fish oil pills and fiber pills with my glass of water in the morning and again in the evening.

    Now fast forward a couple more weeks. I am still juicing for lunch and dinner a few days a week. I have not had any cokes or sweet tea (that has probably been the hardest single thing to give up). I have started to do some exercise in the mornings just after I get out of bed (Yoga for Regular Guys and I just finished week 1 of 10 Minute Trainer). When I eat I try to make the meal a nice salad, usually without dressing. I have eaten Zaxbys chicken a couple of times and I had O'Charlies chicken tenders with a side salad and a "naked" baked potato. For snacks I have been eating stuff that is not too bad for me - popcorn, pickles, etc.

    Most of my juices consist of some combination of spinach, romaine lettuce, carrots, apples, asparagus, and broccoli. I have tried celery, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, pineapple, honeydew, collard greens, cauliflower, cilantro, cucumbers, zucchini, onions, sweet potatoes, kiwi, beets, and just about everything else I could find. Some combinations came out good while others were disgusting and I have thrown out more than one juice combination. For me it seems like the plain boring combinations have been working the best and most consistently for me.

    Now, if you have read all that and are still interested... As of this morning I have lost 31 pounds in five and 1/2 weeks. Since I have started rotating meals with juicing and exercising the weight loss has slowed - remember I lost 19 pounds in 11 days when I first started this journey - and I am sure it will slow more as I lose more weight. Since I have started tracking my progress on MFP, which was just a week or so ago, I have only eaten close to my daily calories a couple of times. I am usually WAY under the daily calorie intake that MFP recommends.

    I understand a juice fast is not sustainable over a long period of time but it provided me enough of a boost to get me started on my journey. I have more energy, feel more awake, I am sleeping better at night, my bowel movements have been much more consistent, my skin has cleared up, aches and pains have eased up, my blood pressure has gone down, and my heart rate has gone down - pretty much every part of my life has improved. I do not have a target weight as such, more of a target pant size that I would like to get back into, but I feel like I still have at least another 30 to 40 pounds before I get to a point that I will be happy.

    If anyone is considering juicing be aware - it is not easy to do and everyone you talk to about it will think you are crazy. When you start eating again you WILL gain some of the weight back. There are going to be times that the cravings are unbelievable but you have to have your mind set and follow through.

    Let the flaming begin!
  • szqnva
    szqnva Posts: 52 Member
    Well, it looks like I am going to be another one of the few voices of dissent. On January 1st 2012 I started a juice fast. I did the 10 day fast (11 days actually) and lost 19 pounds. The first few days were kinda rough but I did not cheat. I went to lunch with people from work a few times and drank a glass of water while they ate and I drank my juice when I got back to work. I juiced twice a day, I have never really eaten breakfast with any regularity so I replaced my lunch and dinner with juice. I was sure to drink several glasses of water to go with my juice each day. The only other thing I "ate" were a couple of fish oil pills and fiber pills with my glass of water in the morning and again in the evening.

    Now fast forward a couple more weeks. I am still juicing for lunch and dinner a few days a week. I have not had any cokes or sweet tea (that has probably been the hardest single thing to give up). I have started to do some exercise in the mornings just after I get out of bed (Yoga for Regular Guys and I just finished week 1 of 10 Minute Trainer). When I eat I try to make the meal a nice salad, usually without dressing. I have eaten Zaxbys chicken a couple of times and I had O'Charlies chicken tenders with a side salad and a "naked" baked potato. For snacks I have been eating stuff that is not too bad for me - popcorn, pickles, etc.

    Most of my juices consist of some combination of spinach, romaine lettuce, carrots, apples, asparagus, and broccoli. I have tried celery, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, pineapple, honeydew, collard greens, cauliflower, cilantro, cucumbers, zucchini, onions, sweet potatoes, kiwi, beets, and just about everything else I could find. Some combinations came out good while others were disgusting and I have thrown out more than one juice combination. For me it seems like the plain boring combinations have been working the best and most consistently for me.

    Now, if you have read all that and are still interested... As of this morning I have lost 31 pounds in five and 1/2 weeks. Since I have started rotating meals with juicing and exercising the weight loss has slowed - remember I lost 19 pounds in 11 days when I first started this journey - and I am sure it will slow more as I lose more weight. Since I have started tracking my progress on MFP, which was just a week or so ago, I have only eaten close to my daily calories a couple of times. I am usually WAY under the daily calorie intake that MFP recommends.

    I understand a juice fast is not sustainable over a long period of time but it provided me enough of a boost to get me started on my journey. I have more energy, feel more awake, I am sleeping better at night, my bowel movements have been much more consistent, my skin has cleared up, aches and pains have eased up, my blood pressure has gone down, and my heart rate has gone down - pretty much every part of my life has improved. I do not have a target weight as such, more of a target pant size that I would like to get back into, but I feel like I still have at least another 30 to 40 pounds before I get to a point that I will be happy.

    If anyone is considering juicing be aware - it is not easy to do and everyone you talk to about it will think you are crazy. When you start eating again you WILL gain some of the weight back. There are going to be times that the cravings are unbelievable but you have to have your mind set and follow through.

    Let the flaming begin!

    Thanks for this post, Brian. I am doing some research into juicing and the information in your post was very helpful. I actually ordered a juicer today. Haven't decided yet whether to actually do an actual fast, but the nutritional benefits make sense to me. Especially, since I tend not to get in all the fruits and veggies that I should. If there are any books you can recommend, or other resources, I'd appreciate it!

    Thanks!
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    I haven't tried the 10 day juice fast myself, but a couple of friends of mine did, and they actually liked it. They said the first couple of days they craved some solid food, but after that, it was pretty easy, and the juices were satisfying. They lost quiet a bit of weight and said they both felt great. You do pretty much have to have a juicer of your own...you can't buy as much variety and fresh juices very easily. I'd say, if you're intrigued, give it a try.
  • byronguy74
    byronguy74 Posts: 45
    Thanks for this post, Brian. I am doing some research into juicing and the information in your post was very helpful. I actually ordered a juicer today. Haven't decided yet whether to actually do an actual fast, but the nutritional benefits make sense to me. Especially, since I tend not to get in all the fruits and veggies that I should. If there are any books you can recommend, or other resources, I'd appreciate it!

    Thanks!

    Google searches are your best friend. Between Google and the movie Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead are what provided me most of my inspiration and (limited) knowledge. Another movie that may be helpful is Forks Over Knives, it will help you when you are done with your fast or if you just decide to use juice as a supplement.
  • Rayman79
    Rayman79 Posts: 2,009 Member
    ...

    Most of my juices consist of some combination of spinach, romaine lettuce, carrots, apples, asparagus, and broccoli. I have tried celery, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, pineapple, honeydew, collard greens, cauliflower, cilantro, cucumbers, zucchini, onions, sweet potatoes, kiwi, beets, and just about everything else I could find. ...

    No flaming, but can I make an observation. You juice all these ingredients on a regular basis, but why don't you just eat them? For one, eating whole foods gives you a significantly higher feeling of satiety, it takes longer for the body to break down, you get the feedback mechanisms to your brain that only come with actually eating food that says you are eating and to surpress hunger, and you are not leaving a s**tload of goodness stuck in the refuse catcher of your blender.

    If you ate the above ingredients as whole foods rather than juice, and added a portion of lean protein with your meals (eg chicken or turkey etc), and some salad dressing or avocado for beneficial fats - you would have one hell of a good eating plan!

    If juicing helped to kick start you and gave you a strict regimen to keep you away from the so-called 'bad' foods, then fine, but please understand that this is NOT a sustainable long term option unless you want to lose all your muscle as well as your fat, and be deviod of energy.
  • byronguy74
    byronguy74 Posts: 45
    Rayman79, I understand what you are saying. As I indicated in my original post I know a juice fast is not something that I can do for an extended period of time - in fact I only did the fast for 11 days. I am using frequent juices as a tool to achieve the results I want and will then continue to juice on occasion to help me maintain.

    Nearly every meal I eat has some kind of meat in it - usually chicken but occasionally beef or seafood - and I have started drinking a protein shake in the morning after I exercise. That being said, I feel like I am getting plenty of proteins and fats to go with all of the healthy fruits and vegetables I am drinking.
  • Justjoshin
    Justjoshin Posts: 999 Member
    How many calories are you folks taking in daily on these juice fasts?

    It seems to me that it would be F'ing hard for me to get my 3000 cals a day in vegetables/fruit.
  • Kassieisproud
    Kassieisproud Posts: 149
    If youve been eating healthy for a while its not really called for however for those who are just starting out and used to eat a lot of junk a juice fast is a good way to help break your addiction to unhealthy food and kick start your diet. However i dont recommend people doing it for more than 10 days. And it doesnt really cleanse just give your body a huge boost of vitamins and minerals
  • ALH1981
    ALH1981 Posts: 538 Member
    i have done a number of these - i DEFINATLEY think they are worth it - but modify them to suit yourself.

    ie.

    - the first cleanse i did made you drink 7 juices a day. I got through max 4 until i removed the fruit and began having only vege juice.
    - i stopped excerisisng except for walking - you don't have the strength.
    - you basically have to commit to shutting down your social life for the length of the cleanse - esp the first 4 days - you are foggy, hungry, headachy etc as you withdraw from sugar, alcohol, caffeine, (or whatever your poison is) - i didn't take headache tablets of anything articial either
    - i started adding other liquids such as clear vegetable broth and clear decaffeinate tea with almond milk to supplement

    I will admit - first 3 days are HARD, soooo hard, but after that first 4 you will begin to feel amazing and want to continue - unfortunately for me social life got in the way - i wanted to go out and see people again!

    goodluck, its worth it for SURE.
  • amyannie
    amyannie Posts: 139 Member
    I am investing in a juicer.. not to do a fast but to make sure I get all my veggies in. I'm on a raw food diet until April 1st so I think that my juicer will be my best friend. Hope it worked for you!
  • ALH1981
    ALH1981 Posts: 538 Member
    here are a couple of good ones i have done:

    http://www.karynraw.com/Detox/

    http://www.peeledchicago.com/

    http://blueprintcleanse.com/

    http://ubudsari.com/ubud-sari-health-programs/detox-and-cleansing-program/healing-week-in-bali.html (VERY INTENSE)
  • Jenny_MSW
    Jenny_MSW Posts: 109 Member
    Hey all... my husband makes vegetable juice daily for himself and our kids (I don't drink that s*** lol) and sometimes lives on it for however long he feels like torturing himself for. He reports feeling a lot of physical benefits every time he fasts, such as weight loss, increased energy, and I don't know where he gets his info but apparently it raises your human growth hormone level which effects muscle growth and metabolism. Anyway... just wanted to share that. He is a fit guy and just does it before a big audition or if he is feeling tired out, so not primarily for weight loss, but I can always tell when he is doing it because he is in a better mood and looks extra good :)
  • Melmade
    Melmade Posts: 349 Member
    http://www.juicefasting.org/detox.htm

    I'm on day 2 of a juice fast. Be sure to add chlorophyll or spirulina to your juice to get adequate protein. My hubby & I plan to do it for 40 days. We've eaten lots of junk food and had lots of alcohol in our lives. We want to get healthier--we're going farther than just a fast--also using some techniques you can find in "Dr. Jensen's Guide to Better Bowel Care". We're using Sonne's #7 to remove toxic metals, as well as ABC (aerobic bulk cleanse). I feel good so far! You should definitely read about it before starting. There is some good info in "Prescription for Nutritional Healing" as well.

    Good luck!
  • secondring
    secondring Posts: 4

    Thanks for this post, Brian. I am doing some research into juicing and the information in your post was very helpful. I actually ordered a juicer today. Haven't decided yet whether to actually do an actual fast, but the nutritional benefits make sense to me. Especially, since I tend not to get in all the fruits and veggies that I should. If there are any books you can recommend, or other resources, I'd appreciate it!

    Thanks!

    Im in the same boat as you .. I definitely see the benefits to juicing, since i dont get nearly enough fruits and veggies in my diet. The only think i see lacking from juicing is the fiber. but that can can come from other foods.

    Good luck
  • LindseySprake
    LindseySprake Posts: 333 Member
    Check out Juicemaster.com

    My fav is the Powergreens Juice:

    Juice together:
    150g - 200g Spiniach (washed)
    150 - 200g Curly Kale (washed)
    6 - 8 Golden Delicious Apples
    1 - 2 Unwaxed Lemons
    Then add a teaspoon of dried Wheatgrass and a teaspoon of Spiralina and mix well
    This make enough for a week (1 x 250ml glass per day).
    It's got a fresh citrus taste from the lemons & apples, can't really taste anything else!
    Nice served over ice :-)
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Why Cleanse?

    Juice Cleansing is a great way to give your digestive system a rest while pumping your body with vital and live vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and enzymes. It also boosts the immune system. Juice cleansing can help with a myriad of symptoms: allergies, toxicity, fertility issues, skin issues, digestive issues, depression, sluggishness, weight loss, insomnia, high blood pressure, memory loss, and thyroid function…just to name a few. We recommend eating lightly: lots of fruits and vegetables, grains and beans before and after your cleanse to ease your body through the transitio

    Nice to see you know how to cut & paste...

    "Juice Cleansing is a great way to give your digestive system a rest while pumping your body with vital and live vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and enzymes. It also boosts the immune system. Juice cleansing can help with a myriad of symptoms: allergies, toxicity, fertility issues, skin issues, digestive issues, depression, sluggishness, weight loss, insomnia, high blood pressure, memory loss, and thyroid function…just to name a few. We recommend eating lightly: lots of fruits and vegetables, grains and beans before and after your cleanse to ease your body through the transition."

    http://www.naturalbornjuicers.com/Site/Pressed_juice_and_Juice_Cleansing_Programs.html

    Nice to see plagiarism passed off as original thought.......
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    Best cleanse ever!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6TQrA2sJ_Q
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member

    - i stopped excerisisng except for walking - you don't have the strength.

    That line alone tells me that there's something wrong with the whole concept (kind of contradicts all of the "I had so much more energy" statements)
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Best cleanse ever!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6TQrA2sJ_Q

    LMAO - priceless!
  • miKACKsh
    miKACKsh Posts: 10 Member
    i suffer from a skin condition Psoriasis, which is an auto-immune disease where i get i get dry, itchy, flaky patches of skin all over my body. About 6 months ago i cut red meat out of my diet and noticed a change in my skin. i began to realize that my doctor had been right about "you are what you eat" ... i visited my doctor and got the okay to do a 10 juice "detox" on the condition that i also ate beans to ensure that i got some protein and carbs in my system. the first 3 days i felt kind of in a fog; after that, however, I FELT GREAT !! i had more energy throught the day, i didnt feel hungry at all, my friend even ate McDonalds in front of me and the smell alone turned my stomach. i never weighed myself before starting the detox (it wasnt about losing weight), but i did notice that my face and mid section was thinning out a little ALSO my psoriasis is 90 % gone. doing this juice detox has helped me think more about what i am eating and what it does to my body. i make sure that i have at least 1 juice a day, usually breakfast (i hate breakfast) and that i have a nice big salad for lunch, if not another juice. i actually enjoyed doing the detox sooo much that i plan on doing a 10 day detox once every 3 months and continuing by leading a more "vegetarian-like" lifestyle. i would suggest everyone at least give the 10 days a try (after visiting their doctor)
  • stephl21uk
    stephl21uk Posts: 123 Member
    So I rented Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead and the movie was so engaging that I completely convinced myself I had to try this juice fast. Granted, the main character did if for 60 days, but I thought I'd give it 10 days to see what would happen.

    Will I suffer greatly through the first few days?
    Will I feel and see the difference throughout my body in 4-6 days?
    How much weight could I potentially lose?

    Keep in mind, I would be consuming raw vegetables and fruits for 10 days. I hear that the body needs a cleansing every now and then and I've never done it. I look forward to it. I got my juicer and am researching online juice recipes now. I plan on starting Monday, January 2, 2012. Anyone that has had experience with this sort of thing, please tell... Oh, and I am not only doing this to lose more weight, I am doing it for the cleanse purpose and to hopefully incorporate more fruits and veggies into my now-lacking diet. Who knows, maybe I can replace 1 meal a day with a juice if all goes well!?


    i did a little research the other week on this as i did a 24hr detox of just drinking detox tea and water, what i found is1 week to 10 days is long enough for a cleanse. the night before you start your supposed to drink 1 cup of detox tea and take a natural laxative, then drink 1 cup of detox tea a day. there was loads of other stuff it told you to do but if you google it im sure you'll find it.....good luck.
  • shand417
    shand417 Posts: 5
    I am on day 14 of my 30 day juice reboot. I call it a reboot because I am not doing it to "cleanse". I am doing it to reboot the way I eat, break my addiction to junk foods, etc. I have lost 19 pounds. When I am done with this 30 days, I hope to have changed the way I think about food for the rest of my life. I feel better then I have in years. I also have confidence in myself that I have the mental stamina to do this. It has been hard at times, but very worth it! I am not sharing with most of the people in my life because I don't want to hear the negative comments. I know I am doing the right thing for my body. I encourage anyone with questions to watch Fat Sick and Nearly Dead.
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