Friday, November 20, 2009

Juice Feasting Day 5

Juice Feast Day 5

Yesterday was another good day. Had my juice (in the juicer) Carrot, Apple, Celery, Cuke, Orange, Lemon. In the evening I had a cup of chamomile tea(with a tablespoon of Organic Raw Honey) and about 8 oz fresh grapefruit juice.

Nothing major to report about yesteday. I still feel really good. My energy levels are good.

Went to the supermarket last night spent a lot of time in the produce isle looking for new stuff to juice. I bought some green peppers. Not sure how they will juice but figured I'd give them a try. Somehow I found myself walking through the potato chip isle. I was day dreaming about all of the different types of chips. I know, why was I there. Well actually I was looking for a cheap citrus juicer for my oranges and grapefruits. And some how I found myself walking up and down the isles looking at all the different types of processed foods that I used to love to eat (don't be mistaken I would still love to eat them but I choose not to). I found myself thinking how these innocent looking nicely packaged foods were killing me softly and how much cheaper they were then the foods for life(live fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds). I made my way out of the chips and snacks isle safely and not tempted in the least bit.

Oh and Donald if you're reading this I did the Sea Salt Flush. Had a good movement and like I said not fun man, not fun. But it is certainly effective. And being the glutton for punishment I am I did it again this morning so I'm just waiting for the eruption. Thanks again for your support and advice.

Today, I'm really feeling a water fast day. I made some juice this morning but I didn't drink it. I have about 16 ozs on Standby if I need it. But I'm going to try and do water all day and see how it comes out.

Todays Juice, Apple, Orange, Lemon, Celery, Cuke (did not put carrots in today needed a break)

Okay The Numbers:
Weight: 248 (-1 lbs) 9 total..
BP: will do it again on Friday
Energy: Energy today was good
Body changes: Last time I did this I experienced some cramping. So far, this time it's not the case. My brain is clear no foggyness and body is happy.
Determination level: 10+ (scale of 1-10)
Problems: As mentioned above, there are so many temptations out there and even here at home. But I am choosing to stay the course. While this is not a problem(just an observation), the fast weight loss, which was water weight has slowed down and I will probably not see the big numbers from this point forward. I am perfectly fine with this. I know my body is working and doing its thing and totally enjoying this much needed much deserved break. See you tomorrow let's see what the weekend brings...

7 comments:

  1. Hey Jeff. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PROCESS. Way to Go, Jeffrey. Proud of ya. Oh, and I'm happy to hear your mother is doing well also.

    I didn't get a chance to read your post until today. I actually started reading Day 5 and then went back to Days 1 - 4. Great job!

    I would LOVE to join you on your journey. In fact, I NEED to join you on your journey and believe that God has answered yet another one of my prayers by leading me to your blogs.

    Jeff, can I tell you--since March, I have gained 35 lbs. That's right 35 lbs. And I don't know how I did it. Really. I'm shocked. I have NOT changed my normal eating habits which were NEVER good, but I haven't changed them. And I'm neither getting any additional or less exercise either. As you may remember, I started a weight control program back in August when my car was acting up and I was taking the bus. Even started a blog on it. But I didn't stick with it. That's why I'm writing to you because I need help STICKING WITH THE PROGRAM.

    Ok, here's the deal. I can make up my mind that I am going to change my old habits and start new, healthy choices. But UNCONSCIOUSLY, usually by evening (cause I can stick to it at work, it's when I get home from work that I find this happens), I absent-mindedly, will put something into my mouth that goes against my plan. For instance, I may be cleaning up, watching tv, talking to the fam, and UNCONSCIOUSLY sticking cookies in my mouth, or eating chips or eating a fried chicken wing. 10 minutes after I've stuff it into my mouth I REMEMBER, "HEY, YOU WEREN'T SUPPOSE TO EAT THAT.) But by that time it's too late. Already a done deal.

    My question to you is, how do you stay CONSCIOUS and not fall back into subconscious habits. I know it's just a habit but I have always found that habits, with me, are normally hard to break. Even sometimes, it's not just subconsciously. For like right now, as I am typing this, I am at work. And the smell of the cafeteria is hitting my nose. It's 9:09 am and I'm thinking to myself that a bacon, egg and cheese sammich would be just right, right about now. What do YOU do to overcome those thoughts? What is the MENTAL game plan? Can you help a sista out?

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  2. LOL, Dawn I can feel your pain 100%. I am the same type of eater as you. I snack and then snack and then snack some more. I have been yo-yo dieting for several years. I lose 30 lbs and keep it off for a while and then slowly gain it back. I'm always motivated to lose weight when i get to a weight that I'm uncomfortable with. Then when I get to a point where I feel I "look" okay I get comfortable and let some of the old habits start to sneak in. Next thing you know I'm kicking 300 lbs in the neck. So the question is what makes this time different.

    This time I'm not looking at this as a weight loss thing. Although, weight loss is a by product of what I'm doing. I looked around me and started seeing a pattern. That pattern was everyone was getting sick. People very close to me with various types of cancer, diabetes, kidney failure, liver problems, high blood pressure etc... I trust and believe in God Dawn. And I know that God gives us warnings along the way. A little ache here a little pain there. A close friend dying etc... And it's up to us to heed those warnings, here's the kicker "if we choose". The great thing about God, is God gives freedom to choose all the while giving us directions to follow so while God leaves us alone we are not in this alone there's a map.

    Anyway, enough of that. The real deal is Dawn, I decided this time that I didn't want to have any of those things happen to me. And my body was giving me major signals that it wanted to break down. I then found out about his diet "The Raw Food Diet". I saw people losing incredible amounts of weight curing all kinds of illness etc. And I said I would give it a try. I did that last Oct for 30 days. Dawn I lost 30 lbs and felt the best I've ever felt since I was at E.O. playing football. I got to my comfort weight and decided to try some cooked food at a party and lost my mind. Went crazy and never was able to get back to eating Raw. But in the back of my mind I knew I had to I just had to and here is the most important thing I'm going to say.

    I HAD TO FIND A REASON WHY THAT WAS STRONGER THAN MY REASON WHY NOT!

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  3. My reason why was I didn't want to continue to kill myself with the foods that made me feel like crap. They made me moody, unhappy all that stuff. I decided in August that I was going to start. I started preparing the Green Smoothies daily. But I was still eating cooked food and going out and drinking and all that stuff. I hit 296lbs. Around August 15-20th or so. At that point I decided it was time. I started slowing down my eating and drinking and ate more fruits and vegetables. I stopped eating meat(meat causes cancer so that was my reason to stop) I lost about 9 lbs by Sept 1 and decided I was ready to go for it. I left myself two "cheat foods" chips and peanut butter. At night when I had that uncontrollable urge I wound have some. And that was it the weight started tumbling off.

    I set a goal to get to 220. Which I consider to be a healthy weight for me because I weighed that in High school. I needed to do this so that I would not stop when I got to my I look okay weight (250-260) which is around where I'm at now. I almost sabotaged it at halloween. I started eating the candy and couldn't stop. Then I started craving those old foods again and started eating a few cooked foods. All started by eating a few pieces of candy. So I had to regroup and get it together which is why I started the juice fast. I needed to clean my system out and get it back to where it wasn't craving those foods again. That includes the chips and peanut butter this time. And Dawn I must tell you I feel really good. It is 1:49 and I have not yet ate anything but water. And I'm not even hungry. I'm going to try and make through the night and start the juicing up again in the morning if I feel like I need to.

    Bottom line Dawn, it's easy once you find a reason why. And then make a plan and set goals to accomplish it. Also, surround yourself with people that are doing what you're doing so you don't feel alone. I found quite a few Raw Food Friends on Face book that have really been helpful and supportive. It's important that you don't feel like you're in this by yourself... I hope this helps...

    Oh and finally, I now play this trick which is really not a trick because it's true. When I look at food. I ask myself, "Is this food going to kill me or is it going to give me life." If the food is going to kill me and I eat it then I am asking to die. But don't get it twisted I chose death a few times the last couple of months. But I didn't choose to stay in death. Nor did I beat myself up when I had a week moment...

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  4. Thanks, Jeff, for taking the time to write back. I guess I have to find a powerful enough reason why. Actually, that's not that hard. I DON"T want to have to buy an entire new warerobe of NEW FAT CLOTHES. LOL.

    I just had a hamburger, with onions and bacon, and french fries for lunch so I'm pretty much done for today. But I'm going to spend this weekend clearning my head, and clearning out my system on Saturday. I'm going to get me a great blender on Saturday also. I'm going to just drink water on Sunday and do this juice thing with you.
    Thanks for the inspiration. May God continue to bless you!

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  5. Hang in there Jeff! that was good what you told Dawn! The Raw Food Diet is not just a diet but a Lifestyle! What is cuke? If you eat raw organic peanut, it won't be cheating! Try raw organic chips...kale...corn...veggie....Living food or dead de-natured,devitalized, void of all nutrient food ...the choice seems obvious...but addictions are hard to deal with....cooked food addiction is in the end more deadly than drug addiction! One day at a time!!!

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  6. You are welcome Dawn. Just remember, it's gonna be hard at first if you are planning on going cold turkey. But it has been done and can certainly be done.

    Thanks Don just sharing what little experience I've had with this raw food world. And you're right it is a lifestyle. And a good one at that. A cuke is a cucumber.

    I'm still learning and attempting to find new things to eat. I'm not one to prepare stuff so that makes it difficult in the long run. But I'm working on it. I truly appreciate all the support and advice man.

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  7. Hi Jeff! Had to catch up on how you are doing! So good to know your mother is doing better! I hope all is well and hoping she will be out of the hospital to be with you and your family for the holidays.
    Your progress is amazing! You've come so far, and for you to be drinking that amazing juice is inspiring me! Your openness is inspiring. Thank you for sharing so much information with us! This response to Dawn was wonderful. You go, Dawn! I am such an unconscious eater as well! I will be checkin in with you! If there is anything we can do to encourage you or Help at all, Please let us know! I will post on FB as well! Take care, and Happy Healthy Juicing!!!! :)

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