Tuesday, January 24, 2012

#throughthejuicer: Day 1



Last night Paul and I went for a 4 mile run which was AWESOME and exactly what we needed. We both expressed feeling less fatigue and achy- Score!! : )  Shortly thereafter we ran to HEB and filled our basket with greens and yummy fruits!! We usually spend $100-$120 a week on groceries (to include lots of seafood, salad stuff, cold cuts/cheese, bread, tortillas, and can't leave out the DiGiorno!!! 


Our total bill last night on 'food' was $70... what do you think? 

Dead center... those are NOT oranges, but grapefruits. Yeah, you heard right--- in case you DIDN'T know, I L O A T H E grapefruit. BUT... I will say that using only 1/2 a grapefruit (1/2 provides all the vitamin C your body needs for the day) makes for an awesome looking juice! 

One of my followers on twitter, Miss @shrinkingfoodie (who also has an AWESOME BLOG! http://shrinkingfoodie.wordpress.com) made a funny about this concoction even!
  
Side note... Have you ever tried a 'Black & Blue'? It's a beer mix... Blue Moon & Guinness, aka my reason for being! On day 8 if you need me, search your local bar-- I'm sure I'll be slamming those bad boys down. 

So far, so good for Day 2. I'm actually starting to not really crave solid foods. Let's continue to hope I don't know how to sleep-walk...

A quick note on 'juice fasting' as read from Total Body Fitness Inc... 
Juice fasting is a multidimensional experience in which total body transformation occurs. There are a wide range of metabolic changes and experiences. The blood and lymph are detoxified. When juice fasting, the release of toxins from the colon, kidneys, bladder, lungs, sinuses, and skin clears out complications that have arisen from a bad diet and unhealthy lifestyle. The benefits of following a juice fast include heightened spiritual awareness and relaxation of the body, mind, and emotions. Many people feel a sense of letting go of pain from the past and developing a positive attitude towards the present. During juice fasting, the body is able to clean out its system because it is not expending energy towards the digestive organs. 

After three days of just ingesting raw organic and fresh juices, broth and tea, you will lose all cravings for solid food.  Your mind might tell you otherwise, but your body is very content. 

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