A couple of weeks ago I watched Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead on Netflix. The title was intriguing to me, so I gave in to my curiosity. It features two men working to restore their health and manage an unusual medical condition without medicine. They did this by going on a juice fast for 60 days, each at separate times. Their results were amazing and inspiring. I highly recommend it, even with the goofy cartoon intervals.
Considering my significant need for weight loss and health regained, and the fruits and veggie only component, I began to contemplate a juice fast option. Could I actually pull it off? How long should I fast? Won't I be cranky, miserable and anti-social, nursing a weird, green cocktail whilst my family enjoys solid food? Do I even own a juicier?
I do think I can pull it off, I'll have to dig deep into my bag of mental tricks, but it's doable. I have picked a goal of 30 days. I want to go up to 45 days, but I'm going to keep it at a month to start. Miserable, maybe. I plan on starting my fast August 8th, when all three kiddos are at camp for a week. I should be over the worst of the detoxing by the time they come home. Hopefully, I can get into a groove to carry me through the rest of the summer. The garden will be in full swing, and I can juice fresh, ripe tomatoes, watermelons, and carrots, yippie! I don't own a juicer, but I have two on loan to get me started, thanks Mom and Miss Crafty!
I do like the idea of pumping huge amounts of nutrients into my badly nourished body. As a nice bonus, all the veggie/fruit pulp will help nourish the soil as well, via my compost heap. Win-win. I am not looking forward to cleaning the monster mashers, but really, a small price to pay. My biggest fear is blowing the whole deal on some random craving or eating absentmindedly while cooking for others. It will take a lot of concentration to keep my eating habits in check. Focus is sooo not my strong suit..... look something shiny! I am counting on the pressure of announcing my fast to all and sundry to give me a laser like intensity. Oh, and did I mention the weekly weigh in updates and daily photos? ( Photos will not be shown till the end when I can do my Incredible Shrinking Woman montage, yay! ) That should keep me reasonably attentive, probably.
I am beginning to taste test different juice combos for the big fast. I don't want to find out the hard way that I just can't stomach the beet-spinach-kale smoothie I was counting on for lunch all week. I believe I will prevail, with the support of my family and fellow Divas, and give my new veggie life a gigantic kick start!
Viva la Veggie!
Jenni
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