Weight: 169.3lbs (total loss: 10.2 lbs)
Measurements are all down between .25" and .5", with the exception of my waist which is down 4"!
Back to food today, and I feel ok. Also ran 2 miles. My pace was slower than usual, which could be because I was running in the dark without a good flashlight. I feel good to be out running again though. I was leery to run during my fast because of the headaches I've experienced in the past with no exercise. I also took about an hour walk yesterday. Unfortunately I forgot my phone and so didn't get a distance for it. I felt I was walking a quick pace though and uphill too.
Overall, I feel the at was a success and plan to eat healthier (and smaller) amounts of food now. With running I'll need to keep my calories up a bit, but with more plant based foods in my diet I hope the weight loss will continue.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Juice Fast Day 4
Yesterday: 174.5 lbs (total loss of: 4.8 lbs)
Today: 172.5 lbs (total loss of: 6.8 lbs)
Yesterday was a good day. Biggest down side was my energy dropped off about 3. I did have a minor headache off and on.
Today was great. I had a few more food cravings than I've had the other days, but I just had some juice or water and bye bye craving. Today marks the down hill of this fast. Only 3 more days to go. I'm excited it's been going so well. In the past I have suffered terrible headaches and hunger. This time around I've had a few mild headaches, but with water, juice, or sleep they have gone away. No headaches today I'm happy to report.
Today: 172.5 lbs (total loss of: 6.8 lbs)
Yesterday was a good day. Biggest down side was my energy dropped off about 3. I did have a minor headache off and on.
Today was great. I had a few more food cravings than I've had the other days, but I just had some juice or water and bye bye craving. Today marks the down hill of this fast. Only 3 more days to go. I'm excited it's been going so well. In the past I have suffered terrible headaches and hunger. This time around I've had a few mild headaches, but with water, juice, or sleep they have gone away. No headaches today I'm happy to report.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Juice Fast Day 2
Weight: 176.2 lbs (loss of 3.3 lbs)
I was shocked this morning when I weighed myself and found I had lost 3.3 lbs in one day! I know most of this is water weight, but it's still exciting to see such a rapid loss.
Today was a great day. I had tons of energy this morning, but I think I pushed it a little to much and was pretty drained this afternoon. I took about an hour nap, and woke up feeling very refreshed. I tried recipes from www.rebootwithjoe.com. If you haven't seen the movie Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead with Joe Cross, I recommend it. It's hard to believe the great change a juice fast can have on your life. I'm testing the theory now. I have done several juice fasts before, but only 2 days here or 3 days there, never for a full week as I'm doing now. The last few I have done I used Odwalla brand juice instead of making my own. I find making my own much more satisfying, and have enjoyed this so far.
For the negatives, I have had a minor headache off and on today, but some juice or some water have quickly dispelled it. I also noticed I haven't had the dreaded bowel movement (bm from here on out) that I've read about. I decided this morning to add a salt water cleanse to my fast. To do the cleanse you add 2 tsp of salt (preferably sea salt or other natural salt) to 4 cups of water, heat on the stove to a warm temperature, then drink the salt water in about 5 min. Because the water is close to body temperature when it goes in little to none of it is absorbed letting it flush out the intestines. With the addition of the salt water cleanse I spent my morning in the bathroom. I did the cleanse before my first juice of the day, and felt energized by it. I have noticed my thirst (for water) has increased throughout the day, and this could be from the cleanse. It could also be my body's way of saying, "Hey trying to clean out toxins here, a little water would be helpful." Time will tell.
I am also proud to report that although I have made 2 meals today for the family, I have not had cravings for food! YAY! I'm sure, however, by Saturday's BBQ that may not be the case. That is my last day, so I know it will probably be the hardest in resisting food. I'll keep you posted.
I was shocked this morning when I weighed myself and found I had lost 3.3 lbs in one day! I know most of this is water weight, but it's still exciting to see such a rapid loss.
Today was a great day. I had tons of energy this morning, but I think I pushed it a little to much and was pretty drained this afternoon. I took about an hour nap, and woke up feeling very refreshed. I tried recipes from www.rebootwithjoe.com. If you haven't seen the movie Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead with Joe Cross, I recommend it. It's hard to believe the great change a juice fast can have on your life. I'm testing the theory now. I have done several juice fasts before, but only 2 days here or 3 days there, never for a full week as I'm doing now. The last few I have done I used Odwalla brand juice instead of making my own. I find making my own much more satisfying, and have enjoyed this so far.
For the negatives, I have had a minor headache off and on today, but some juice or some water have quickly dispelled it. I also noticed I haven't had the dreaded bowel movement (bm from here on out) that I've read about. I decided this morning to add a salt water cleanse to my fast. To do the cleanse you add 2 tsp of salt (preferably sea salt or other natural salt) to 4 cups of water, heat on the stove to a warm temperature, then drink the salt water in about 5 min. Because the water is close to body temperature when it goes in little to none of it is absorbed letting it flush out the intestines. With the addition of the salt water cleanse I spent my morning in the bathroom. I did the cleanse before my first juice of the day, and felt energized by it. I have noticed my thirst (for water) has increased throughout the day, and this could be from the cleanse. It could also be my body's way of saying, "Hey trying to clean out toxins here, a little water would be helpful." Time will tell.
I am also proud to report that although I have made 2 meals today for the family, I have not had cravings for food! YAY! I'm sure, however, by Saturday's BBQ that may not be the case. That is my last day, so I know it will probably be the hardest in resisting food. I'll keep you posted.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Juice Fast Day 1
I have decided to start a 7 day fast today. I am hoping to cleanse my body and retrain my cravings to be healthier foods. I already crave more fruits and veggies now that I'm exercising more, but still crave sweets and such. I'm hoping to curb this craving. Today for my last juice, I had a full fruit juice which was kind of like dessert for me. I loved it. (2 apples and 1 orange).
My beginning stats are as follows:
Weight: 179.5 lbs
Chest: 38.75"
Waist: 36.75"
Hips: 42.75"
Butt: 45.5"
Thighs: 28" (top) 25" (mid)
Arms: 15"
Today I have felt very good. I had a slight headache this afternoon, but think that is due to lack of water. I realized about 2pm I hadn't had any water since early this morning. Once I got some water in me the headache dissipated.
My beginning stats are as follows:
Weight: 179.5 lbs
Chest: 38.75"
Waist: 36.75"
Hips: 42.75"
Butt: 45.5"
Thighs: 28" (top) 25" (mid)
Arms: 15"
Today I have felt very good. I had a slight headache this afternoon, but think that is due to lack of water. I realized about 2pm I hadn't had any water since early this morning. Once I got some water in me the headache dissipated.
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