Here I go again, Day 1

I went away on vacation. I drank a lot, ate lots of fries, and bread. Being a vegan going away for the first time was difficult. I ate salad and fries or salad and bread, oh and pasta. I can't just eat salad and drink alcohol, I'll pass out. So instead of not drinking I choose to eat bad carbs. Oh and I had more that usual coffee.

So now that I'm back, I think its time for a detox.

Day 1
Breakfast: 1 cup almond milk, 2 tbs of almond butter, 1 tsp of flax seed, one banana, 1 kale.

Veggie/fruit juice blended in an 8 cup Vitamix.
4 cups of water
4tbs lemon juice
3 inch ginger
1/2 cucumber
3 celery stalk
1 cup of carrots
1 granny Smith apple
1 cup of red grapes
3 kale stalks
3tps spirulina
1/2 avocado

Juice detox

So, I'm back at it again. But...I'm going to take my time with it. This week I will consume my vegtable/fruit mix for two days then each week I will increase the days until I do 5 days in a row. Why, well just because I'm not mentally prepared to do 5 day detox.

I would like to mention I have not gained back any weight since my last detox. I have maintained my weight and I'm following a vegan diet.

Mix #1, which taste better than I expected
1 medium beet
1 grape fruit
2 green apples
3 inch piece of ginger
3 stalks of red kale
4 cups of coconut water
All blended together with 3 tps of spirulina in the Vitamix

Mix #2, honestly not as tasty as I expected
1 green apple
1.5 cups of strawberries
2 carrots
.5 cucumber
3 inch ginger
3 stalks of red kale
All blended together with 3 tps of spirulina in the Vitamix

Day 4

Day 4 and this detox has gone to hell in a hand basket.

Yesterday I was having headaches, the kind of headaches I get when I don't eat enough. I think the difference with this detox is that I was trying to consume all alkaline produce. So the sugar content was very low and I think that's why I was having headaches.

So anyway, I had an apple in the middle of the day, spelt bread toasted with almond butter when I got home. Then after I worked out I had muselix cereal with hemp milk. And I'll most likely have the same combo today.

Sorry this third detox attempt was a wash. I told you its not easy. But I'm still drinking the juice mix every day, so I'm still staying healthy and wise, because at the end of the day you have to listen to your body.

Day 3

Two things about yesterday. So I told you day 2 is the hardest. Last night I cheated, I had 7 rice crackers and some avocado. Not in the guidelines, but I did it. Moving forward with day 3 back on the horse.

There is a nasty flu bug going around my building, both children and adults are getting sick. I started to feel sick Monday night. So I doubled up on my vitamin c and did a little Vick vapor rub. And I felt better by the morning. Last night same sick feeling but this time I have a slight headache, the feeling of a head cold. So I had to add some extra cold fighting immune fighting elements to todays juice. I doubled up on ginger and added a handful of garlic, garlic is good for fighting infection. So hopefully I'll feel better by the end of today.

I have another 10K on Sunday that I'd like to be successful at it.

Staying healthy and wise.

Day 2

Day two is some times the worst day. Cause your body is like, what no food again today. Normally I tell people not to do fad starvation diets but...since I'm drinking nutrient filled juice my body is still getting what it needs.

I promise you my energy level is the same. Last night I went out for a 30 minute jog and felt awesome. I'm still amazed at the energy I have since I started this diet without any coffee. Totally amazed.

After my run last night I drank a cup and a half of coconut water and 2tsb of spirulina. I've read that the combination is like having a natural blood transfusion. Because coconut water has properties in it similar to our blood plasma. Interesting right.

As always, stay healthy and wise.

Day 1, again

OMG if I could tell you how surprised at how good todays juice taste. I think its the coconut water, it has to be. I may be hooked. Ok the ingredients:

4 cups of coconut water
2 handfuls of baby spinach
1 handful of kale
1 small beet
A piece of ginger
Half a grapefruit
Half an avocado
3 tbd of lemon juice
1 Tbs of cinnamon (helps balance the sugar level)

Yum, just yum.

Oh and I added a serving of Chia seeds to my breakfast cup, for fullness and endurance.

This is all I'll be consuming for the day and for the next 4 days, along with tea and water. Wish me luck.

Stay healthy and wise.

Day 6th and on...

So I weighed myself on day 6th and I lost 5.5lbs with the juice detox and I did no work out all week. My sister in law and my brother were also doing the detox as well, and I was checking in with them via txt on a daily basis. She also lost 5.2lbs and my brother lost 7lbs and he did work out. My brother is serious about his morning coffee so this was a challenge for him but he stuck with it and away from the coffee. And on day 6 when I checked in with him he had not picked up a cup of coffee. I'm so proud of them.

Side note: I would not suggest doing any strenuous workouts while doing the detox because you are not consuming that many calories.

Day 6 I went to my kickboxing class and was able to perform like a champ. On day 7 I went for a 3.5 mile jog and did ok.

I'm back to my regular vegan diet and still incorporating the juicing into my daily routine.

I bought some bok choy that I plan on adding to tomorrows juice, so check back tomorrow. Dr. Oz said it is one of the important greens we don't get enough of.

Hope your staying healthy and wise.

Day 4 one more day to go

So today is day 4, thank goodness. This is an awesome thing I'm doing for my body but I do miss eating warm food, lol. Doing this is not easy but if you keep your mind on how good this is for your body you can get through it.

My juice today: one hand full of Romain lettuce, half of a butternut squash, a green apple and about 4 radish.

This drink is thinner than most drinks. But it taste better than yesterdays juice. I did add some Chia seeds to my breakfast drink. I'm not sure if I mentioned this before but, you can't add Chia sees to your drink and have it sit for a long time because they will swell and you would have to spoon it out. I know that would make me gag not sure about you. This is why I only add a small amount to my morning cup. But because it swells it keeps you full longer, and increases endurance (who doesn't need that).

Another thing I'm not sure if I have mentioned before, is I also add spirulina to every ingredient. One of the best super foods out there. Check out the link below for more info on this awesome super food.
http://www.australianspirulina.com.au/spirulina/spirulina.html

Have a healthy and wise day.

Getting through the day of detox

So I had a headache today but not sure if it was my sinuses or the detoxing, but I still stayed on course to finish the 5 days.

This detox is not the easiest thing to do, but we all have it in us to complete it. I think it's mind over matter, meaning you can talk yourself  off the ledge of a craving. Just know that it's a temporary phase. But your body well thank you for it in the end.