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.