"Fat, Sick and Nearly dead"
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Hang in there and keep up the good you've done! I read your progress over those 21 days, wow! I have a question for you.... I saw the movie, was inspired, BUT I don't like 'Juicing'. (cuz of the mess, lazy I guess...) BUT I do have a penchant for Green Smoothies and have many similar recipes out there. If I go the Green Smoothie route, is it like Rebooting? Thanks.0
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Rick, I've done smoothies also so I could add banana and avocado etc...it depends on what you put in your smoothies. I don't add any yogurt or anything like that...I juice celery, carrots, cucumbers and use that for the "liquid" in the smoothies.0
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rm830.. Thanks, I don't add anything but water or ice too... so using the juice of the other ingredients sounds like a plan.. :bigsmile:0
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No probs, the juice makes the smoothies extra yummy
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If you don't mind making smothies and the only thing holding you back from a juice fast is cleaning the juicer....I have an easy fix for you. You can run everything through your blender then run that through a nut milk bag.
You can get one of those t any health food store. In a couple minutes you will have remover the pulp and be drinking juice.0 -
I saw the movie based on the recommendations here, and was very touched and inspired. I am on day 2 with mainly getting my nutrition from juice. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences!0
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I'm starting slowly on the fast as I want to wait till I have time off next month to really give it a good go....
What does everyone to with the pulp?...I was thinking of freezing it and using it in smoothies....0 -
Well the apple pulp I keep and put into a blender with some of the apple juice. Once blended into a paste I add cinnamon and ground nutmeg. I chill this over night and BINGO apple sauce for the kiddies 0
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I randomly came across this documentary on netflix and became so inspired to start juicing. I live a busy life as a college student and working full time...I always get in the habit of not eating through out the day and when I do, it's usually something fast. I'm trying to start juicing because I want to change my habits and lose some weight. I've never juiced before so I'm constantly looking up things online. I'm going grocery shopping today to try out a bunch of recipes I've come across...if anyone is willing to share what's worked best for them please do! I usually leave home early, and come home late. I was thinking I could possibly carry a cooler in my trunk to transport the juice through out the day...any suggestions?
I want my official start day to be March 1st, so I'm preparing now :] and my goal is to lose 15 pounds by my 21st birthday, April 9th.
I also do a lot of cardio at the gym, so I'm hoping with an increase in my workouts, and juicing, I can lose the weight.
I have this app on my phone (I love it for the calorie counter!) but how do you guys add what you've juiced?0 -
Well let me forst start by saying WELCOME!!
I have been jucing for a month and lost 20lbs. I could have been more but I leand off the wagon a few times. The thing that has gotten me is that when I try and eat meat now, my body lets me know it does not want it. Also when I eat I am not able to finish my meals. Now this is comming from someone what when north of 310lbs was eating 2 or 3 plates a meal. Also the juice I make is filling and I am bursting with energy! Who knew right.
What I have been doing is jucing the following in different combonations:
Cabbage, broccoli, kale, beet, bok choy, celery, carrots, yam, ginger, green apple, pineaple, banana (blend this do not juice), habanaro (I like spice at times), lemon, lime, kiwi, pear, orange, plumello, grapfruit
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Hi Everyone!
I've been researching (off and on) the benefits of juicing since December. I'm new to MFP and found this group and thought, awesome! This week I've been getting preparing to start my juice fast on Friday (so I'm out of the office for the first few days - I hear that's encouraged
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I watched Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead last night and couldn't believe how inspiring it was. I am super pumped and ready to go! Day 1 is Friday, April 13 -- and I'm going for 7 days.
My sister is really discouraging me to do it, though, so I'm really going to need your support. She thinks I'm crazy.
Anyways. I just wanted to say that I'm happy I found this group and I will let you all know how the fasting goes! I'm going to be documenting and I'll keep ya'll posted.0 -
Good luck aesimonton! I did a short fast (11 days, was shooting for 10 but 11 just kinda happened) starting on January 1st. Since the fast I have been juicing lunch most days and eating a sensible dinner just about every night. I also eat a some fruit gummies and popcorn for snacks in the evening - the evenings are my hardest time. I have also started rotating a couple of different workouts (Yoga for Regular Guys, 10 Minute Trainer, and 30 Day Shred). I can really feel a difference AND some medical issues I was experiencing have either lessened or completely gone away. I started at 258 and I am currently at 203.5, 55 pounds in 3.5 months is not too bad!
As I have said in other posts on here and spoken to people about the juice fast - people will think you are crazy, say it will not work, say it will be too hard, etc. Give it an honest try, if you are not happy with the results quit doing it. If you are happy with the results keep going!0 -
Actually starting today. Had some unexpected events this weekend that I decided wouldn't be a good time to start. SO. Day 1. I'll report back shortly.0
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Thanks, byronguy! That's awesome, congratulations! And yeah, almost everyone I've talked to thinks I'm crazy and will fail. I'm here to prove them wrong!!0
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Hi Everyone,
I'm on Day 2. Nothing too exciting. I haven't noticed any real side effects. That could be because I have always had such horrible eating habits to begin with (i.e., no breakfast and not eating lunch till 3-4p, skipping meals often, etc). Just one of the things I'm going to fix. I love my juicer. It's the coolest thing ever. I've already decided that I'm going to juice for breakfast every morning after my fast is done. Because right now I never eat breakfast and apparently that's bad for you?
Had some awesome natural OJ for breakfast. Oh and I made this "liquid salad" (I called it) last night. Romain, Carrots, Celery, Tomatoes, and cucumber. It did not taste that awesome until I added a little lemon. Then it was bearable. I did get my Juice Recipe book in the mail yesterday though so I'm planning to experiment with that and get some awesome ideas!0 -
About halfway through Day 4. Things are great. I feel much better today than yesterday. I was tired yesterday mostly. Not very much support here. I'm basically talking to myself.0
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Hey there Aesimonton!
I'm here! new the site and doing a juice fast third day in myself, however I see you've posted 3 weeks ago.. dunno if you'll see this0 -
I did a 10 day fast a while back and am about to start another one. I tend to juice the same stuff over and over, as I'm not very adventurous, even with a juice recipe book. But, hey, whatever works, I guess! 0
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Hi guys! I just recently saw the Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead documentary and my interest in juicing increased dramatically. Over the last two weeks I've been juicing twice a day. I'm going on a juice fast the Monday after mother's day with my mom and one of my aunts so I will definitely be posting. I hope you all are having positive experiences with your juice fasts and if you need any inspiration/motivation I'm definitely willing to lend an ear to listen because I know its not going to be an easy road.
Peace, Love, and Best Wishes,
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Hey Jas, good luck with your juice fast, I'm doing one myself, on my 5th day right now.
Thats awesome that you have your mum and aunt doing the fast with you! Hope you guys see some amazing results0 -
I was very happy with my juice fast, and I still have fresh juice for breakfast practically every day. I did not have any bad experiences and I am feeling healthier because of it. I did eat a small amount during my fasting days, usually more produce. I wish everyone continued success. My favorite effect is that my tastes changed to more healthy foods, and that effect has not dissipated. Cheers!0
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thanks so much and good luck to you too!!!0
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I saw "Fat, Sick and Nearly dead" last year and my husband thought it would be great for me to try. We bought an Omega Nutrition Center juice. It is single auger and the juice lasts longer than a centrifuge juicer. It also can make sorbees and a whole lot of other things. I tried juicing and after 3 days gave in to eating the bad foods I was craving so badly.
Today I am drinking mean green all day. I find that when I switch around the flavors too much in a day I don't do as well.
Tomorrow I hope to drink carrot, orange, mango, kale and cucumber.0 -
Hi Folks -
I am on day 2 of my second juice fast - I am aiming for 14 days, which is how long my first fast was. I can not say enough good things about juicing but like others previously noted, some people just think I am crazy! I lost about 13 lbs last go around and kept it all off no probelm (ended in Jan).
Anyways, really really need the motivation and support of a group bc this is HARD mentally. I just want to feel like im EATING something. Almost caved today and I'm only on day two ..
Best of luck all - and feel free to add me anyone 0 -
Hi everyone!! I haven't posted in a while because I'm not juicing right now...other than a few carrots here and there. With summer coming up though, it's reboot time! I'm going to do another reboot in a month, after a vegas trip. Hope you are all doing well, keep juicing 0
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Hi guys. just wanted to give you all a little update! my scale and my juicer broke in the same day!!! AHHHHHHHHHH!!! I made it two days into my fast and then my juicer just gave out on me. I guess its b/c I've been using it so much lately IDK
Nonetheless I've tried to maintain a healthy diet and I've been doing Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred everyday. Whether or not I've lost weight I'm really happy with the job I've been doing. I hope you all are doing well with your juice fasts/reboots/ or whatever steps towards a healthy lifestyle you all are taking.
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Hello Everyone,
I saw the Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead last night after a friend told me about at work. So inspiring so much so I have pulled out my juicer. I have been juicing off and on for years never just all juice I would like to give it a try in fact I will along with my friend. I hope to have great success with it so my husband and son will also want to give it a try.
I know I will be fine once decide to just do it, just coming off (jan & Feb.) eating no meat, diary or cheese products. That was great, fell off when on vacation to Boston. I have read all post in the thread great stuff. I will be checking in and posting my progress once started.
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Ok today I did a test run to juice, so far so good all day I have drink nothing but water and my green juice. Not bad at all, I have to make more for later fresh so I will be doing that once I am home. I can do this, in fact I am looking forward to it gonna continue the test run until I can get more veg's and fruits.
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Hey Michele, nice going!
Restarting my own juice fast aswell, since I kept falling off - can be really hard to stay committed!
Hope things continue to go well for you Michele, keep us updated!0 -
After just 2 days of juicing I'm not craving the sweets anymore. I am still drinking juice when I have plently of things to juice from the garden.0
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