Recovered and Back on Track!

Took about a day to get over the heat exhaustion and dehydration, but I'm back on track now!

Just enjoyed a tasty cantaloupe and apple juice, and it was TASTY!

Last night, went to the movies (Cowboys and Aliens) and knew I didn't want to slide back into my old ways. I have to have something, usually crunchy, at the movies, and I didn't want fat-filled popcorn. So, took a bunch of apple slices...and really enjoyed them!

I'm going to take a break for a few days weighing myself, and just let myself fit into and enjoy this new lifestyle I'm trying instead of stressing.

Oh yeah...I've had several friends begin juicing today, and told me I was their inspiration. That was the coolest thing anyone could have ever said to me! Good luck to them!

Whig's Juice Fast, Day 8.5

Crash and Burn!

After my previous post, I mowed the lawn. I came in the house, and threw up. Then, I passed out in the chair, and experienced massive leg cramps. Prognosis: Dehydration and heat exhaustion. I've spent the last few hours re-hydrating and resting.

So...I took my self off the pure juice fast (don't panic! I'll still be juicing for two meals a day, and adding a healthy whole-food meal after).

Around 3pm, I had a slice of pineapple, a slice of apple and 2 grapes...and was full.

I am a HUGE believer that the Juice Fast/Diet is a fantastic way to detox. I fully endorse a 3 day, 7 day, or even longer, fast evry now and then to quick-start your body.

I believe my problem was that over the past few days, I lost my appetite, and couldn't drink all the juice I needed. As stated above, the juicing will continue, but solids will be added in. Also, I have abused my body with so much junk over the years that the shock of the fast may have been too much.

THINGS I LEARNED

-I DO have control over my body.
-Even though it didn't last 2 weeks, 8 Days was a pretty good try.
-I don't need to succumb to temptation

Will I still continue this blog? ABSOLUTELY! I'm still juicing, I'll still post recipes, and I'll be adding other healthy tips I come across.

I want to thank you all for your support!

Whig's Juice Fast, Day 8

The Numbers:
-Total Weight Loss: 26 lbs !!!
-Sleep: Wow! First time in months I slept all the way thru the night!
-More energy: A little sluggish today?

Posting a little early today because we have a full schedule ahead. One item on the agenda? You guessed it...a party where I KNOW there'll be lots of food.

That said, it brings on this modest post a topic I've been pondering over the past few days...discipline.

The weight loss is awesome...26 pounds in 8 days. But I think the biggest "Plus" of this experiment is the lesson in discipline.

Discipline is not a virtue I've had in surplus in my life. Sure, I've had streaks of self-control and dependability, but hardly ever discipline. I chalk it up to my artistic side. (Whatever it takes for me to sleep at night!)

I'm so amazed at myself for 8 days of discipline. It's been tough, and somewhat miserable, but I am experiencing a sense of accomplishment that I rarely have before.

But, Hey...what about 26lbs?!?!

Recipe of the Day

I am about to fix my first juice, and today I will be experimenting with papaya....I'll keep you informed!

Whig's Juice Fast, Day 7

The Numbers:
-Total Weight Loss: 23 lbs
-Sleep: Another good night sleep.
-More energy: Tons of morning energy, a little sluggish in the afternoon.

Survived a meatloaf and Mac&Cheese dinner last night. Boy, it smelled good!

Feeling a little more sluggish today than I have been. I may not be drinking enough juice. Again, just not feeling hungry, so forcing myself to drink.

Pretty happy with 23 pounds in 7 days...3.3 pounds a day. Although, when I told Shannon I was disappointed that the previous 2 days had only yielded a pound-a-day loss, she almost slapped me!

Recipe of the Day

Enjoyed a glass of cucumber juice with a twist! Added a jalepeno for a little bite!

- 1.5 cucumbers (peeled)
- 1 whole jalepeno (seed and de-vein for less heat)

The cucumber is cool and crisp, and the jalepeno gives it flavor and ZING! Also, add a celery stalk if desired...celery is loaded with sodium.

Whig's Juice Fast, Day 6

The Numbers:
-Total Weight Loss: 21 lbs
-Sleep: Overslept this morn! I'm sleeping 1 to 2 hours more per night than before!
-More energy: Absolutely no need for a nap today!

Today's struggle? Going to an event tonight with more free food! I've never been offered so much free food as I have in the past 5 days!!!

Oh, well...I must trudge on!

Still having a problem with appetite...forcing myself to drink juice. Just not hungry (until I get around good smelling food!).

Drinking about 1/2 gallon of water a day. That might be what's keeping me full. Weight loss has slowed a little...just a pound a day for the past 2 days.

Today's Juice Recipe:

Loved this morning's juice!

-1/2 honeydew melon
-1 peach

Mmmmmm!!!!

Whig's Juice Fast, Day 5

The Numbers:
-Total Weight Loss: 20 lbs
-Sleep: Between 7 & 8 hours last night!
-More energy: Felt almost "jittery" all day.

Interesting day. Every expert says there will be a point early on where the toxins start leaving your body, any way they can. My nose has been running non-stop for the past 12 hours, and I've noticed some acne (which I read many people experience.)

Had a breakfast meeting at one of the all-time great places for breakfast: The Cracker Barrel. But it wasn't tough at all! In fact, I really enjoyed a tomato juice while the others enjoyed their omelettes, grits and such. Although, they did leave a huge pile of biscuits and gravy in the middle of the table!

The support I'm getting from everyone is VERY helpful, and I hope my two-week goal can be met!

I've been asked for juice recipes, so here's one of my faves so far:

-2 peaches
-1 apple (been using green apples...I like the "tart")
-a handful of strawberries

The peaches make a very thick juice, so it's almost like a shake! The apples helps to "water" it down a bit. And the strawberries add a taste and color you can't beat!

Don't forget to scrub all of your fruits and vegetables before juicing!

Whig's Juice fast, Day 4

The Numbers:
-Total Weight Loss: 19 lbs (4.75 lbs a day!)
-Sleep: Another great night of sleep. Falling to sleep very quickly!
-More energy: Actually caught myself bounding up stairs today!
-Lessen joint pain: Nothing noticeable yet.

Today's big struggle: Chocolate!

I attended a business networking event that was based around chocolate, and my old friend was everywhere I turned around! But, I fought temptation mightily and won!

Actually, a strange occurrence today...a loss of appetite. Not hungry at all since my morning juice. I have been drinking a lot of water, so that may be part of it. I'll definitely force myself to drink another juice later tonight, perhaps a cucumber, so that I get some calories and nutrients.

Am shocked at the rapid weight loss. Not sure how long the pace can continue. I was told that someone in my weight range might lose 30-40 lbs in two weeks, but I'm more than halfway there after only 4 days!