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SUEJENN
6/17/2012 8:58PM
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I went back and read your posts about your juice fast. It sure must have been a shock to the system. I have read somewhere that part of the flu type symptoms is because your system is trying to filter out toxins with the 'green diet'. I tried juicing many years ago and I found the cleaning up a chore. I hate cleaning up at the best of times. I finally packed it up and donated it. I have replaced it with a VitaMix. This way I get to eat all of the fruit or vegetable without losing the valuable fibre. This morning I threw in a carrot, spinach, asiago, olive oil, some red and yellow peppers and organic chicken broth. I left it to cook in the blender and then added a bit of table cream. It made two big bowls. As I was up late I had both bowls over an hour and that was my breakfast and lunch. I have trouble getting in enough veges so this works well for me. There are a number of blenders that will do the same thing. Good luck with the next stage of your journey.
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SKIDEE
6/9/2012 8:03AM
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I'm relieved for you. A juice fast can be helpful but in my opinion, 60 days is WAY too long. Good for you for listening to your body. Hope you find a plan that is healthy and works for you. Jo
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MORTICIAADDAMS
6/1/2012 10:50AM
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I'm all for learning experiences and am sure you gained some valuable info from this one. You gave it a good try. It wasn't for you.
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WILDFLOWERR_
5/31/2012 12:24PM
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Maybe you could try the Daniel Fast? It's fasting but you still get to eat "healthy" foods only! Foods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast All fruits. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Fruits include but are not limited to apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cantaloupe, cherries, cranberries, figs, grapefruit, grapes, guava, honeydew melon, kiwi, lemons, limes, mangoes, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, prunes, raisins, raspberries, strawberries, tangelos, tangerines, watermelon All vegetables. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Vegetables include but are not limited to artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, ginger root, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, onions, parsley, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, scallions, spinach, sprouts, squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, yams, zucchini, veggie burgers are an option if you are not allergic to soy. All whole grains, including but not limited to whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn. All nuts and seeds, including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter. All legumes. These can be canned or dried. Legumes include but are not limited to dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, white beans. All quality oils including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame. Beverages: spring water, distilled water or other pure waters. Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.  Foods to avoid on the Daniel FastAll meat and animal products including but not limited to beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish. All dairy products including but not limited to milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs. All sweetenersincluding but not limited to sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, and cane juice. All leavened bread including Ezekiel Bread (it contains yeast and honey) and baked goods. All refined and processed food products including but not limited to artificial flavorings, food additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial preservatives. All deep fried foods including but not limited to potato chips, French fries, corn chips. All solid fats including shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat. Beverages including but not limited to coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcohol. Remember, READ THE LABELS! Blessings, 
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PENNEYV
5/31/2012 5:27AM
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Each person has to do what works for his own body. Hope you doing better soon. Enjoy eating all those veggies. There is a lot to the fiber being broken down by your own body. 
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KINEPS
5/30/2012 12:46AM
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You gave it a try . . . it's not for you . . . no apologies or explanations necessary to any one! You're right, not everything is right for everybody. Hugs, Maryann Comment edited on: 5/30/2012 12:46:49 AM Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MZLADY77
5/29/2012 9:44PM
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 You are going to be Okay!
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KADULAC
5/29/2012 9:22PM
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Sorry it didn't work out for you.
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KARIDIAN1
5/29/2012 8:48PM
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You need to do what is best for you. Eating smart is a big part of a lifestyle change on SP. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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RITAROSE
5/29/2012 6:32PM
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Sorry it didn't work for you. Don't beat yourself up over this! Eating wisely and tracking are a great solution! 
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SCOOTDOG
5/29/2012 4:09PM
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You lasted longer than I woujld have lasted.
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CINDHOLM
5/29/2012 3:56PM
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HONESTGRL
5/29/2012 3:51PM
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I'm with you. Not worth it if it's making you sick. Come back to eating and feeling good.
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CHLOE453
5/29/2012 3:06PM
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SEEWORD
5/29/2012 2:48PM
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Sounds more like a colonoscopy prep than a healthy eating option. I'll skip this plan. Hope you have a speedy recovery from the nasty side effects. (Eating well is the best revenge) Thanks for sharing Report Inappropriate Comment |
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REDSHOES2011
5/29/2012 2:29PM
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To be totally honest, I'm surprised I made it this far. I feel kind of pushed into this thing because I wouldn't be doing it if my sister hadn't shown up with the juicer and a ton of perishable food, and I hate being pushed into things. Don't get me wrong, it was an incredibly generous and caring gesture, I'd just rather decide on my own what to do and when to do it.
The juice doesn't taste good, only tolerable (barely) and I have to kind of force it down sometimes, but I'm still not hungry. I miss "real" food, but not as much as I expected, at least so far.
I am sleepy more than usual, but my brother-in-law said he did at first, too.
As always happens, I'm starting to wonder which voice is the one telling me the truth. Is it the one insisting that vegetarian is healthier, the low-carb diet advocate, organic, what? There are so many people and institutions saying so many different things, and they can't all be right. Usually I get so disgusted and discouraged I just order a pizza and forget the whole thing.
I have decided not to use celery or cucumbers any more. I don't like them, and there are plenty of other green things that will work just as well. I'll give it a few more days, and then decide if it's worth the hassle. Right now I'm not feeling any better than I did when I was tracking my food and just eating sensibly, but the people who have tried this say you have to stick with it awhile before you see results.
The one definite advantage is, the first day was Sunday; I weighed in Monday and had lost 2.8 pounds. and I weighed in today and had lost 2.8 pounds. Previously I had let up on tracking, ate a little more than usual, and gained back 8 pounds in a few days--and some of those days I exercised.
So, enough of my existential crisis for today. Tune in tomorrow and we'll see if I'm in a better mood, or if I've gone off the deep end and rebelled by egging my exercycle! 
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MORTICIAADDAMS
6/1/2012 10:46AM
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Some people enjoy this way of eating and can make it a way of life. I could not do it - I like fruits and veggies but couldn't handle all the carbs or the deprivation.
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RITAROSE
5/29/2012 6:29PM
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Wow, This is a big challenge isn't it?
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THE70SNUT
5/29/2012 1:33PM
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Just found your blog and have had many spark friends do a juice feast. Re-tweak your juices to what you want and that taste good to you. Add an apple for sweetness. I haven't done a juice feast but I've done the green smoothie's challenges. They are easier to make and store and you get all the fiber, BUT your digestion system doesn't get as good of a rest and reprieve. You'll go through detox in the first 3-7 days and may feel like crap. Have 2 friends on here there did 92 day juice feasts and got so in touch with their bodys and so much healing. Good luck and don't give up too fast. I look forward to reading how you are doing each day. Not sure if you are but join the juice feasters team or green smoothie team for some great support. Tina Report Inappropriate Comment |
I agree with SUEJENN, do not forget your helmet, please. Exercising and nature watching all in one three-wheeled package. Keep us updated on your bike adventures! 
