Day 6

Well, here I am day 6 of our juice fast.  We are having problems finding enough kale.  Terry accidently bought mustard greens.  I thought maybe we could use them........ ah no.  We found an excellent deal on fresh pineapples so I bought 4 this morning.  Fresh and juicy!

So I am down 18 pounds since last Thursday.  My weight has definately bobbed up and down, a sign that it is not fat pounds I have lost yet.  I just have to stick to it until my body realizes that this is the way it is going t stay and it starts using more fat for fuel.

Last night was my birthday with no special meal or cake.  The kids gave me an IOU for a homemade dessert when I can eat it again.  So funny.

3rd day

Well, part way through my 3rd day drinking only vegetable and fruit juices.  I haven't lost any more weight which could be due to the slow down of water loss.  Since I am sure to be burning fat, I find I need to brush my teeth every few hours to avoid a coated feeling. Plus all that jucie isn't good to leave on your teeth either.

I am feeling pretty good today.  Not very hungry. I think I only had 4 juices yesterday, with lots of water.  I have only had 2 juices today so far. 

I am missing crunchy things today.  I love carrots and cucumbers and big bowls of salad.  I miss that today. 

Fasting

Yesterday both Terry and I started a veggie and fruit juice fast.  We were inspired by the video "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead'.  There have been several surprises so far;

1. How much fruits and vegetables it take to make a glass of juice to drink.
2. How hungry one gets when only drinking juice.

I spent a hard night last night due to back pain, so I am tired today.  Terry and I both feel a bit sluggish and unwell.  We know this will pass.  The next few days will be the hardest.

I weighted myself out of curiosity this morning and I have lost 10 pounds.  Mostly water weight I am sure, but my body will burn more and more stored fat as fuel.

I plan on doing this for 10 days.  Lets see how it goes!