anyone ever trie juice fasting?

I watched the same documentary and tried it. It was so very hard for me- I did it for 8 days. On the 8th day, I was mumbling, pacing and having mood swings, crying and cussing- I was craving chicken so badly that I ate it every day for a week after that. I gained 8 lbs during that week, my husband, who only did it for 4 days, lost over 5 lbs.
However, I did find that the juice was super good for energy and the skin. So, we now drink at least a glass every day, it gives me awesome energy.

I've heard a few people talk about juicing; and it sounds pretty interesting. What exactly is it or how does it work? I'm very interested.

You can find a ton of information if you goggle it.

This little cartoon should help

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK_16u11mDA

Watched the same documentary, bought a Breville and I drink a green drink everyday for lunch. I haven't been sick in months, even with 3 kids who bring home every germ from school. Energy level is through the roof, I can outlast all 3 of my kids...lol

I've heard a few people talk about juicing; and it sounds pretty interesting. What exactly is it or how does it work? I'm very interested.

The OP mentioned a very good documentary and I would like to second the motion for anyone interested to track it down and watch it.

Its called "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" and its all about this Australian guy that was overweight and inactive who went on a veggie juice diet and lost a ton of weight, improved all his vitals and metabolism and got a ton of energy.

I recommend the movie to anyone even vaguely interested.

Funny, I was just talking to someone about this today... I need to research more...very interested!

CONGRATS...on your weight loss. You'll reach your goal in no time...

You would lose the same amount of fat by eating the equivalent number of calories in solid food. You will initially lose extra weight because your intestines won't be holding any solids, but the weight comes back (minus whatever you lost due to calorie deficit) once you reintroduce regular food back into your diet.

I just went 50 straight days doing organic juices only, and lost 40 pounds. There was no emotional or physical pain, suffering, or lack the entire time, which really amazed me. I mixed up my drinks in the morning and took them to work in a thermos.

The hardest part of any fast is getting yourself into a new lifestyle after you drop your desired pounds. For me, I went back onto Body for Life, because it was one of the few programs that worked wonders for me in the past.

So today I'm continuing to take the weight off, and have gotten into the habit of eating a new set of foods that will help ensure I don't yo-yo my way back up 40+ pounds again. And I've made a pact with myself that if, for some reason, I do bust through a certain weight window, that I will continue juice fasting until I am back down.

Oh, one of the things you need to be prepared for is muscle loss along with your fat loss. Since you will not be consuming significant amounts of protein on an all-juice diet, your body will end up seeking nutrients from muscle. The longer you fast, the more noticeable the muscle loss will become.

And be sure if you attempt to fast that you "break it" properly. Otherwise you will send your digestive system into a painful tailspin. After breaking my 50 day fast, I spent 5 days working up to solids again, and I still got sick when attempting certain foods.

Good luck, if you decide on it!
Steve

Ya know, you don't have to go entirely 100% juice all the way for weeks or months on end.

I suggest trying a variety of recipes over a few weeks' time and just eat it for one meal each day, or even as a snack!

I usually have a veggie/fruit smoothie for breakfast and it usually consists mostly of baby spinach leaves, some strawberries, some blueberries or blackberries (these are from the freezer section and eliminate having to dilute your juice with ice) and a variety of other things that get switched out with each passing day...bananas, etc.