Last weekend, I had only coffee in the morning then juice all day for Sunday and Monday. I made the juice in my fabulous juicer that I showed off back in this post. Today, I am doing a 10/11 day juice fast. I've been easing into it since last Sunday and the real deal starts tomorrow. Easing into it: smoothies, protein shakes, yogurt smoothies, juice, chicken broth, etc..
I have talked to my Doctor about this!!!!!! I set my water goal to be 64 and he said another 2-3 cups would be needed or I would get dehydrated. I said I didn't think so on a juice fast, but he recommended it anyhow. He said the herbal tea might suffice, but he doubts I will drink as many mugs as I say I am. He clearly doesn't realize how bad my coffee addiction is! We talked about the research I have put into this and he said that 10 days is a perfect time frame for a first time juice fast.
The Daily Schedule will look a little something like this:
5:30am
Wake Up, Drink 8 ounces of water as I get out of bed (I do this every day)
5:45-6:15am
Cardio for about 15 and 10 minutes light upper body workout. Variety: Exercise bike, stepping, Biggest Loser Cardio Level 1 or 2 (Jump Start DVD with 10 minute segments), Michael Jackson dancing game on the Wii (Don't knock it 'til you try it!!), soon to be treadmill
*Drink 16 ounces of water during and after the exercise. 24 ounces down before I shower in the morning people..... :)
6:15-7:45am
Get ready for work. Yeah, it takes me that long because I like to take my precious time.
*8 ounces of green juice made the night before and 12 ounce mug hot herbal tea while I get ready for work. NO COFFEE! Green juice will be similar to the recipe I made in that post I linked. I will use a lot of kale during this 10 day fast; it is a juicer super food!!
8-10am At work
*16 ounces of water. 1-2 mugs of hot herbal tea.
10-10:15am Walk.
*My job allows 30 minutes of walking per day for 'free'. We are also given our regular 15 minute breaks in the morning and in the afternoon, in addition to a 30 minute lunch.
10:15-12:15pm At work
*1 mug of herbal tea. By this time, I'm finally slowing down on my coffee (TEA this week) and water because I am constantly having to go to the ladies' room.
12:15-12:30pm Lunch Break at my desk.
*8 ounces of green juice made the night before and 8 ounces of water
OR 12pm-12:30pm Lunch Break
*4 ounces of Almond Milk, 1 scoop Syntha 6 chocolate protein shake powder. 8 ounces of water.
12:15 or 12:30-12:45pm Walk
Obviously, making the shake would take a few minutes longer than just pouring juice from my thermos, so my walk would be delayed a few minutes.
12:45pm-2:45pm At Work
*1 mug herbal tea. Refill water cup and start in on that for the afternoon
2:45-315pm Walk and Take my regular break
*8 ounces of juice. I always need an afternoon snack, but in the morning I don't usually need anything because I drink so much coffee.
3:15pm-4:30 At Work
*Finish 16 ounce cup of water from after lunch before I go home
4:30-5:00pm Head Home, change clothes
5:00pm-6:30pm My time to get shit done!!
Either go to the free clinic to work out, go for a long walk (taking it easy on workouts during this depending how my body feels), exercise DVD, tanning, whatever I need to do. The priority is always exercise and being focused on my goals before James gets home to distract me.
*16-24 ounces of water depending on what I do. When I do tough workouts and sweat a lot, I will obviously drink more. I don't know what this evening schedule will bring, because I don't know how I will feel on this long of a fast. I will remain active, but I won't be stupid about it.
6:30-7pm Shower
7:00-10pm Evening
*1 mug herbal tea, 8 ounces of Juice OR 4 ounces of Almond Milk with 1 scoop Syntha 6 (maybe a banana blended in as well - in which case I would use 8 ounces of Almond Milk and 2 scoops of protein)
--Relax, household chores, friends, books, tv, etc..
Water: 80-88 ounces / day
Herbal Tea: 60-72 ounces / day
Juice: 32+
Maybe: 1 protein drink made with Syntha 6 and Almond Milk (evening one with banana). If I have one for lunch, I probably wouldn't have one in the evening unless I need a little more sustenance after evening exercise.
*I also make juices, then put them in the blender with bananas. Bananas are not meant to be juiced, but they are good blended with certain juices. For example carrot, celery, strawberry and orange juice tastes great blended with bananas! I've been reading that citrus should be avoided during a juice cleanse, but I'm still going to have my oranges. I haven't been sick yet this winter and everyone around me has had colds that have lasted for weeks. Gotta love that Vitamin C!!!
*If I feel a little drained and need a little something, I will have my 8 ounce almond milks to grab and go. I also have some raw almonds and will keep my big bowl of oranges - but I'm going to try to avoid chewing for 10 days..... as strange as that may sound!
*I am looking for a different protein powder. I really like the taste of the Syntha 6, but it does have an artificial sweetener in it and I'm trying to ditch those from my life permanently. Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!
Today, I'm technically still in 'preparation' mode. I haven't got all the groceries I need to go all out (remember that 50 mile drive I have to make to get fresh produce!). I also have a container of Fage open that I don't want to waste, so I'll be having with my lunch and supper today. Tomorrow, I go all out!! Wish me luck. :) Good news is, my work schedule will be cooperative with this goal as things have finally slowed down a bit here.
I've read about some other juice fasts, most people really enjoy the results and trying the different juices.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about doing it after I'm done nursing the baby, it won't be possible while trying to feed a kid.
Good Luck April! Keep us updated.
Good luck with the juice fasting and I'm glad you made a big bold note about having spoken to your doctor about this first. Many folks forget that part. :)
ReplyDeleteIf all you want with the protein powder is the protein kick, I suggest getting some unsweetened whey protein. I use the Designer Whey products (I like the vanilla) which don't have sugar added and come in a variety of flavors. You'll always find sugar grams even in unsweetened protein powders, usually 1 to 2gms, and depending on the brand it will usually be from stevia and not sugar or artificial sweeteners.
Good luck... sounds like you have a good plan. I hope it goes well!
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ReplyDeleteI just started on protein powders again because of extra protein needs from weightlifting, and so far, I cautiously recommend Jarrow's rice protein powder (only have tried vanilla flavor.) "Ingredients: Non-GMO brown rice protein, ultrasmooth gum-colloid and natural vanilla flavor No wheat, no gluten, no soybeans, no dairy, no egg, no fish/shellfish, no peanuts/tree nuts." Some people are sensitive to gums of various sorts, so watch out for that. But there's no sweetener that I can tell, and it tastes decent. Unlike the pea powder protein we bought before that...blech. I find I don't need to sweeten it at all, combined with organic whole milk, but YMMV.
I think it is cool your doctor is on board. I just wanted to say good luck.
ReplyDeleteI think your plan sounds terrific. Well thought out. I look forward to reading how it goes. I used to do fasts a lot. I think there is merit in them, plus it shakes things up.
ReplyDeleteIt is sometimes fun to add in something when you remove. Like yin yang sorta thing. Maybe you could consider something you do not normally do that would be spiritually or mentally nurturing you could add into your day. Then you concentrate on your wellness overall.
Hey grrrllll...what brand/model juicer do you have? I am hearing so many awesome things about juicing on blogs & from real life friends; thinking about getting one...thx!
ReplyDeleteMaybe I am just uneducated about this whole juicing thing but I really don't buy it (then again, I've never done it). Everyone I know who has done it to lose weight has gained it all back because it's not sustainable. Also the whole "riding your body of toxins" thing...I don't know, I've read so much about how that just isn't a real thing.
ReplyDeleteCan someone fill me in? What is the goal/purpose? I promise, no judgement here, I just really want to know! April you have clearly done lots of your own research, can you educate this skeptical juicer?
It is great to make and have the juices and smoothies...makes life in the kitchen easier and you can add in a lot of vegetables and fruits which you are not so fond of in it.
ReplyDeletegood luck although i know you will rock it!
ReplyDeleteyou are a MUCH stronger person than i -- a juice fast is just something i know i would fail miserably at!
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ReplyDeleteThe joys of juicing... you are so much more organized than I! I just make my juice the night before and wing it the day of... LOL... I'm shooting for 10 days too but I will be doing some chewing cause I'll be eating some fruit, veggies and probably veggie soup (plus a few boiled eggs I need to finish up so they don't go to waste:-) You asked about cucumbers, I love to add them to my juice! You're right that they provide lots of juice and it's a nice, crisp, fresh flavor that they add also:-) I do leave the skin on because I normally buy the english cucumbers that have a thinner, lighter green, less waxy skin. It's more edible:-) The skin is good for you but it has to be washed well & normally the English cukes are washed & individually wrapped or wrapped well when in multi packs. If I buy regular cukes then I do run a peeler over those or peel them completely cause I don't like the skin so much on them, it's too thick and glossy and it's a habit so I do find myself doing it when I juice them also:-) I have yet to try the whole 'protein' craze in my smoothies though... I need to give that a try cause I know I could use some protein in my diet!
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