Juice Fast. Day 56 of 60

Well, I've been sick for 4-5 days it has been wearing me out. I only seem to do well w ibuprofen and antibiotics.

It may have been triggered by nibbling 4-5 days ago. But I think UTI(urinary tract infection) could have been triggered by not drinking enough water. I was thinking all that juice was mostly enough,but it appears to not be the case. I'm a little worried about enough water, but also worry over springing leaks due to Spinal Cord Injury. For my body to work right much of it is about regulation and consistent attention to if ya gotta go. It's a pain, but my life.

I'm also worried that my body is done w/ the juice. It may that I'm sick. But I don't want anything. It is a struggle at times to drink what I need to drink. Worried that I may be short a few vitamin and minerals. I think when I juice fast again that I will do a multivitamin. Probably a good idea of you juice fast that may help a lot. That and drink you water to move toxins out. That also may have contributed to UTI.  Either way, I am so close to 60 and still chance to lose weight and so so close.  I cant stop now.  I will use next few days to make sure I am properly hydrated and getting use to water intake increasing..

One Spacer from each side of wheelchair - a 1 inch reduction - been years since I could do that...Yeah

One good thing today. I took out spacers on my wheelchair. When I got it 2 years ago I had to get it bigger and I couldn't even use it until I used 1/2 inch spacers on each side. And extra inch. And it even rubbed some. So than means I have not been this small in over 2 years. It is also amazing the denial of my over weight at the time.

I'm just shocked when looking at pictures over past several years. Km not near my goal but I am making a huge dent and progress. So I'm glad and excited for new life.  So much denial about my health.  Plus, I'm amazed no one ever says anything about it to me.  I don't want to live in that denial ever again.  Plus, help others who have struggled for so long.

Day 53, Man, what a rough one...

The start of being sick, plus some struggles...

Yeahhhh... Day 50 of 60 day Juice Fast

Wow...made it 50 days so far.  I'm so excited.  Just a little video to catch everything up.  Just 10 more days left.  I'm stoked.  so, got weighted in yesterday, down 30 lbs total.  About 50 over last 6 months.  But, 30 since juice fast started.  Thanks and Gratz...

Juice Well, Eat Well...

G

Just adding a pic from right before fast started...

Juice Fast day 49 of 60 day Juice fast

Well, it is day 49.  I really thought it was 50...lol  Guess it seems so much longer.  Heady out to get weighted today.  I have lost another inch on belly.  It was holding at same spot for a while.  I started out with a 53" belly.  That is embarrassing to even type.  But now down to a 48"  I was at a size 40 pants, but they are baggy for sure.  My belt is down 4 notches.  I did put on some 38 pants yesterday and they had plenty of room.  6 months ago, they were cutting into me and too small.

So, some defiant progress.  It is tough to see progress although some around me are seeing it.  I think it is just tough for me to see it.

I have been worried about coming off juice fast.  Been reading up on transition process and it doesn't really include a lot of food right away...lol  I know I can make it to 60, but man I do miss solid food.  So, I think I am going to make up a few calendars for that week off juice.  I'm sure I will still be juicing and green smoothies.  It's even funny that I look forward to that even.  I just miss food and looking forward to eating good stuff.

There has been sugar stuff around, I don't even think about it.  I do miss meat and fatty stuff.  I am best if there are no left overs.  Just nothing to tempt or taunt me.

Well, off to see progress...  wish me luck...

Juice Well, Eat Well...

G

Juice Fast - Day 47

Man, I am missing food.  In 2 weeks, I will be at day 61 and getting back to food.  The nibbling has been minimal, but at times too tough to resist.  Man, 60 days is a long time.  But all in all, I am glad and grateful to be doing Juice Fast.  It really is tough to be involved in food prep and have regular food laying around.  Plus, I am looking forward to all the healthy food.  I just need to hang in there the next 2 weeks.  I have made it this far, no reason not to finish.  But finding toughest in afternoon, around dinner time.  It has really helped if out after work, to just stop and get one of health food store type of juice drinks.  They are not perfect, but better than suffering or hitting a drive through.  Just seeing how 60 days is a really long time...lol

I can see in future, that having healthy snacks around and on hand will be critical to success.  It is just too much stimuli out there to resist when hungry.  All in all, I have done well.  I am going to head into last 2 weeks to finish strong and be prepared for transitioning back.  The big question lately has been, what to eat when I do eat a meal.  2 weeks from today.  It is hard to imagine not over doing it, but forming those healthy habits to staying on track to great health and weight reduction.

Today, I ordered my cool new Lunch solution.  It is from http://www.to-goware.com/

It is a reusable Stainless Steel lunch pale and reusable utensils.  How cool is that.  I am so excited to use them.  The company is a great eco-friendly and conscience company.  I looks at a bunch of Bento Type containers and decided on this one for me.  I love the look and hope it has enough room for a great healthy fresh lunch.  I just love the Bamboo utensils to cut down using plastic stuff every day.

So, that will be here and waiting for me when I am ready for those great lunches.

I have to give my self credit for making it this far and doing as well as I have.  It has not been perfect, but it is a long time.  Setting me eye on the next 2 weeks and preparing to transition back.  I do see Juice and smoothies being a huge part of my future.  Have been getting K to try a few Green smoothies, they look great and she is getting good at them.

Juice Well, eat well...

G

42 days of 60 day Juice Fast

Having a great day today and yesterday.  Felling stronger to resist some of food cravings and nibbling.  Think last few days, mainly from day 30 - day 40 were a mental struggle with wanting to taste and nibble. Don't think it was crashing my juice fast, it was more of a discouragement and self defeating process to get me to stop and not to be successful.  Well, watching the videos the other day really fortified me to be stronger.  I moved all the silly thinks that were tempting me in frig to top self and just don't look at think.  Also, I am more focused on main goal of success and health.

So, made a short video, hope you enjoy...

Juice On... Eat well...

G

Juice Fast Day 40

Well, made it to day 40.  It hasn't been perfect, but I am here and looking towards 60 days.  I have struggled with cravings and nibbling for sure.  Nothing major, but a struggle none the less.  It really helped me to go and watch a few YouTube video and see what others are doing.  I'm going to post Joe Cross here and what he says about cravings.

I have to remember my end goal. I have forgotten that.  It is easy to get distracted by what you think you can't have or feeling deprived.  But, like Joe says, keep the end goal in mind.  For me, I want to get all this extra weight off.  I want to feel healthy and happy with what I am eating and how I look and feel.  I don't want to live in fear about my health.  I want to enjoy the good fresh foods and get off the processed stuff and junk food.

Juice Fast 39 - OMG challenge

OMG.

Had a tough challenge. Was a big emotional day with a funeral and afterwards my mother wanted us to join her at a Asian Buffett. Man, I wanted to dive into all that. Everyone kept apologizing for eating in front of me. I wanted to grab stuff off the plates. Looks do good but I knew not good for me. Made it through it on water and grabbed a juice at store afterwards while doing grocery shopping.

It was a close call. Anyways. Day 40 tomorrow on juice fast.

Yeah

G

Skipping Fast Food

Man I was hungry after school today and about to give in. I don't think I would have given in, but couldn't really think about anything but drive thru's.

So I stop at grocery store and got a juice instead. It's not fresh juice but one of premade better ones.

Actually got it at a killer deal. 3.49 for a 32 oz size. And it's yummy to boot

Heading into day 35 of Juice Fast

Well, onto that next 30 days.  The new goal is to hit 60 days.  Overall, the past few days have not been bad.  Still struggling with some light nibbling.  Noting major, just taste of stuff really.  Just owning it and being aware of the pull that food has on me.  I really seem to be missing salty stuff the past few days.  Had a taste of some basil sauce I made the pother day for kids and may it was salty tasting.  Think it kicked in old cravings for that stuff.  Plus, past few days has been those run around kind of days.  days in the past that I would have hit a drive thru to grab something to eat.  I have done better at preparing stuff to take with me to cover me while out and about.  So, just pre-juicing before I leave.  It was a savior this past Saturday when life kept us out longer than expected.  So doing better with that kind of stuff.

Many of the food struggles or cravings seem to be later at night, like dinner time or after.  Not sure what that is about, but keeping an eye on it.  I seem fine in the morning and lunch time.  Haven't really had problems with wanting candy and cookie kind of stuff.

Still not drinking enough water.  So, going to make an attempt to do better with that.  really just worried about taking in so much fluid and bathroom during work days.  I can't always go when needed, so that is a concern.  It shouldn't be a big deal once off fast.  But, still need more.

Well, just have been wanting to check in.  Heading into day 35.  Just praying for strength to endure.  I know it will pass quickly.  Wanting to get weight down and off.  But, also looking forward to solid food again.


Have a great one.

Juice Well, eat Well...

G

Day 30(really 31) of Juicy - Woo Hoo

A quick refrigerator raid of fruits for Lunch time Juice

Well, looks like I made it.  did another video since both of yesterday were terrible.  Got weighted today.  A total of 20 pounds for the month of Juice Fast and 4 inches lost around chest and belly.  All in all, a great month with great results.  Going to continue for a full 60 days.

Made it to and through Juice Day 30

I made a video but the lighting on it is horrible. Will redo

Gratz to me and Heavenly Father and my dear wife. I made it to 30 days. It seems a few days ago when I Doubted that even 10 days was possible.

I'm so grateful to make it. So grateful that I'm going to continue onward to 60 days of juicing.

Thx. I'll get more info up tomorrow.

Love ya G

Day 29

1 more say to say 30 on juice fast. Woohoo

Pretty easy day today. Looking forward to day 30. Can't believe it is here already.

Tried a jalapeño in my carrot celery apple juice tonight. It was just a hint of spice.

See ya tomorrow
G