Delicious

While browsing on the internet for something to watch on my computer I came across this recipe site for Delicious TV, hosted by Toni Fiore.  I watch the program when I can find it on Create TV (KCPT 3) here in KCMO.  Toni cooks currently vegan but her older recipes may have some egg, dairy, etc.

http://delicioustv.com/all-recipes/

Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

I have had lots of interest in this website since Terry & I lost quite a bit of weight fasting.  We watched the video on Netflix but here is the website where the trailer can be seen.
http://www.fatsickandnearlydead.com/

Making Yourself Heart Attack Proof

I have added this video presentation of Dr. Esselstyn who has done research on the effects of the Standard American Diet and heart disease.  He gives us all a dose of tough love!  Hard to hear but important !

Sunday, back to day 2

Last Thursday night was our wedding anniversary and so we decided to keep our tradition of going out to Lidia's for dinner.  We prepared ahead of time by looking over the menu online before going.  We ate big salads, a bit of bread, vegetarian entrees, and shared a dessert.  Not too bad.  Friday, I ate salads all day and prepared a veg pasta for the family, since there were tons of young people hanging about.  Yesterday, Saturday, it was difficult to get back on the juice regime.  I broke down and ate a big lettuce salad with only red onions, carrots, dressed with balsalmic vinegar.  I also ate some fresh pineapple.  Today, much easier.  I feel great and find juicing to be easier as well.  I still have loss over 12 pounds since I started just over a week ago. 

So I am planning on continuing the fast for another 7 days.  After that I will decide whether to continue or not.  Wish me luck!

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!