Today has been such an amazing awesome day.....I will edit this more later maybe....to give details...but let it just suffice to say that juice feasting energy can be amazing amazing...and that is what it was for me today. So many cool things happened but I just don't have the patience right now to sit and type it all in....and I have to pee!
Tomorrow I am going to be doing yardword.....and I am an only working Friday of this coming week....and my husband is off camping/hiking....actually it would have been great to have gone with, but the boys couldn't go...so I am doing the next best and having my own fun vacation right here at home as my boys are teenagers and nuff said.
laters.......
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
DAY 3/60 IS IT DETOX?
I seem to have a cold......but it also feels like detox. Could be both....today is day 3 of juice feasting. It is easy..and I am proud that I have maintained when I could have caved...luckily my appetite is off....so hunger feelings are easier to deal with as I really don't feel them much at the moment. I made 3 quarts of orange/graperfruit juice yesterday but I didn't drink much of it. The grapefruit were old and mushy and didn't taste very good. I was thinking that mixed with the oj they were okay...but I just couldn't bring myself to drink much of it. Luckily I wasn't very hungry. Late in the afternoon I mixed up 4 scoops of my raw greens powder (Garden of Life) in some water and drank that. That helped alot. Then in the evening I made a quart of carrot apple juice with a bit of greens in it....and then mixed 2 scoops of my Raw Power protein powder in that....it has maca in it which I was hoping would give me a bit more energy. I was really feeling tired yesterday....got totally stressed out driving..which brought out my not so finer qualities....on the way home, I had to give my husband a ride to and from his office as he took his car in for maintenance....on the way there I upset him as I just was so annoyed and impatient and frustrated...on the way home I was pretty much the same so when I picked him up I had him drive. Then I came home, reheated some leftovers called that dinner (they were very good really.....bean enchilada casserole with sauteed zucchini, onions to which I added white corn and a can of diced tomatoes...) I went to bed early as I was quite tired. Today I am still quite tired...it does feel like a cold...but some of it is detox I swear.....I had a nice big poop (get used to it) last night that smelled quite foul and afterwards I definitely felt better. So today's juice is my 2 lbs of carrots, 3 heads of romaine lettuce, 1/2 bunch of celery, package of small sweet peppers, 1/2 bunch of parsley, 1/2 bunch of dandelion greens, 4 apples, 4 oranges and a sour not ripe lemon. It is good, but I think I won't add the lemon the next time. Going out for a massage and a chiropractic treatment this afternoon....I was reared 2 weeks ago...still healing.
What do I hope to accomplish on this juice feast? I would like to see my skin get younger, more elastic...I would love to lose my varicose veins completely, I would love for my gray hairs to go away.....they do seem to decrease quite a bit when I am juicing, eating alot of greens....and of course I would love to get down to my ideal weight. Is it 166? or 156? or 146? or somewhere in between? So far (I know it's only day 3 but yesterday was an unusual day....) I have lost 5.5 pounds!
That is great...
What do I hope to accomplish on this juice feast? I would like to see my skin get younger, more elastic...I would love to lose my varicose veins completely, I would love for my gray hairs to go away.....they do seem to decrease quite a bit when I am juicing, eating alot of greens....and of course I would love to get down to my ideal weight. Is it 166? or 156? or 146? or somewhere in between? So far (I know it's only day 3 but yesterday was an unusual day....) I have lost 5.5 pounds!
That is great...
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
I HAVE A DREAM.........I HAVE A PLAN......
So.....26 weeks......is 182 days. I have decided that I will spend the first 63 days, which is 9 weeks, which will take me right up to July 4th which is Independence Day.....and do my juice feast. And after that I will be 100% raw. I have a budget of $25 per day, which seems high, but the cost of food is high, and I hope to go under budget many days. That is the max I can spend. I have some extra money from working overtime hours and then I am getting money from insurance as I was rear-ended...so I am getting at least $450 more...maybe even a bit extra...but I really have no idea.
I plan to water fast 1 day of each week......that will be 9 days of water fasting....my first water fast day will be next Monday, which I am taking off for a vacation day. I am taking today off and 4 days next week also. So I will have 6 uninterrupted days to relax, really get into this juice feast, plan, play, dream, journal and just enjoy life.
The juice I am currently drinking costs about $25 per day. At least I believe it does...need to seriously check this out and seriously check into less expensive options. I am thinking that juicing melons might be cheaper...this is for a gallon of juice per day.
Will do some research. I am getting quite excited about all of this.....have plans for my life!
I plan to water fast 1 day of each week......that will be 9 days of water fasting....my first water fast day will be next Monday, which I am taking off for a vacation day. I am taking today off and 4 days next week also. So I will have 6 uninterrupted days to relax, really get into this juice feast, plan, play, dream, journal and just enjoy life.
The juice I am currently drinking costs about $25 per day. At least I believe it does...need to seriously check this out and seriously check into less expensive options. I am thinking that juicing melons might be cheaper...this is for a gallon of juice per day.
Will do some research. I am getting quite excited about all of this.....have plans for my life!
THIS IS FOR ME
I will not dwell on why I have yet to get past the fence......but just do it. Get past the fence. I am now approaching my 56th birthday...and time is passing. I visualize chopping off blocks of my old life, of time, of opportunity, of whatever, and I intend to use them to build a new life.....to improve the quality of my life, and I see them fall into this bottomless crevasse that is inbetween me and what I want...it isn't one that can't be crossed, but when I waste time, opportunities, etc. they fall into that crevasse.....and there is nothing on the other side, however, if I use them well, do something good, make a good change, then I have the start of something on the otherside. And it is not like I don't do good things for myself...as I do. I planned and worked things out ahead of tax season this year, so that it was very successful for me. I did not get physically exhausted, I did not get sick, I did not miss scanning any tax returns. That is good. We have yet to have a staff meeting after everything was all over...so I have yet to really hear any feedback...but I know I did well.....
So I have been juicing....and eating.....and juicing....and eating. Today I took the day off, and I am here, writing, trying to clarify what it is that I am doing, what it is that I want to do, how to get past this particular fence, where it is I want to go, how I am going to get there, and just generally what is up with me.
What do I want? I want to do another juice feast....til my birthday. I was originally going to be 42 days or 6 weeks, then 40 days....now 39. It's like a reverse auction.....only the buck stops here.
Today I woke up, it is going to be a gorgeous day, so I decided to take the day off. I was going to take tomorrow off, but today is going to be a nicer day, so I called in and took today off. Also, I will be home alone, which is important to me, while tomorrow I wouldn't be. I want to be totally free to do whatever I want and need to do.
So...I have 3 quarts of fresh juice awaiting me, but since I ate cooked food last night, I am going to only have water until at least 10am if not 12 noon. The plan for today is to drink the 3 quarts of juice over the course of the day, and have some raw greens powder if I am feeling hungry, and then some orange/grapefruit juice if I need more juice. I will need to make tomorrow's juice tonight as I have to leave the house earlier than normal tomorrow.
So I have 29 days left of this month to juice feast. And 39 days until my birthday. I want to be happier, healthier and of course, thinner on that day....I also want to be 100% raw for 6 months. May, June, July, Aug, Sept., Oct. 29+ 61+61+31=182 days or exactly 26 weeks. That is cool...numbers that I like....and now to make a plan. I like making plans, they excite me, motivate me...inspire me....now to get inspired.
I need to eat more seaweed...currently don't eat any. I like it, just don't have the habit of eating it. As I am now juicing I need a liquid sea mineral option....Mr. Monarch can help me out with that one....though buying it from another source would possibly be cheaper. I am juicing cucumbers for my kidneys....they have been sore recently...and I really have no idea why. I am thinking it is because of the cedar oil poisoning...as my liver was acting up as well. Now my liver is feeling better, but I know it still has some healing to do, but I did get alot of fat cleansed out of it.....I need to heal my body of damage from the cedar oil, of damage just from living and get that vibrant happiness that I yearn for. So....need also to do some work on my feelings....I suppose. lol....ever the reluctant one. Things I need in my life...fun, exercise, love, laughter, I would say friends, but I don't do friends....don't get me wrong, I am not unfriendly, but I just never have learned how to be a long-term friend...I always mess it up, don't trust that people like me, make sure that people don't like me, don't want to deal with the whole concept.....that is an area that needs alot healing also. As is my whole relationship with my self. hmmmm.
So...soon going out to sunbathe a bit....need to find a good book to keep me company. Need to find some paper to continue writing out my thoughts....may take my laptop out with me later.....for a sit in the sun on the main street......maybe.
Whole lot of thinking to do...and I am in the mood to do it....
It feels so good to be doing just juice.
So I have been juicing....and eating.....and juicing....and eating. Today I took the day off, and I am here, writing, trying to clarify what it is that I am doing, what it is that I want to do, how to get past this particular fence, where it is I want to go, how I am going to get there, and just generally what is up with me.
What do I want? I want to do another juice feast....til my birthday. I was originally going to be 42 days or 6 weeks, then 40 days....now 39. It's like a reverse auction.....only the buck stops here.
Today I woke up, it is going to be a gorgeous day, so I decided to take the day off. I was going to take tomorrow off, but today is going to be a nicer day, so I called in and took today off. Also, I will be home alone, which is important to me, while tomorrow I wouldn't be. I want to be totally free to do whatever I want and need to do.
So...I have 3 quarts of fresh juice awaiting me, but since I ate cooked food last night, I am going to only have water until at least 10am if not 12 noon. The plan for today is to drink the 3 quarts of juice over the course of the day, and have some raw greens powder if I am feeling hungry, and then some orange/grapefruit juice if I need more juice. I will need to make tomorrow's juice tonight as I have to leave the house earlier than normal tomorrow.
So I have 29 days left of this month to juice feast. And 39 days until my birthday. I want to be happier, healthier and of course, thinner on that day....I also want to be 100% raw for 6 months. May, June, July, Aug, Sept., Oct. 29+ 61+61+31=182 days or exactly 26 weeks. That is cool...numbers that I like....and now to make a plan. I like making plans, they excite me, motivate me...inspire me....now to get inspired.
I need to eat more seaweed...currently don't eat any. I like it, just don't have the habit of eating it. As I am now juicing I need a liquid sea mineral option....Mr. Monarch can help me out with that one....though buying it from another source would possibly be cheaper. I am juicing cucumbers for my kidneys....they have been sore recently...and I really have no idea why. I am thinking it is because of the cedar oil poisoning...as my liver was acting up as well. Now my liver is feeling better, but I know it still has some healing to do, but I did get alot of fat cleansed out of it.....I need to heal my body of damage from the cedar oil, of damage just from living and get that vibrant happiness that I yearn for. So....need also to do some work on my feelings....I suppose. lol....ever the reluctant one. Things I need in my life...fun, exercise, love, laughter, I would say friends, but I don't do friends....don't get me wrong, I am not unfriendly, but I just never have learned how to be a long-term friend...I always mess it up, don't trust that people like me, make sure that people don't like me, don't want to deal with the whole concept.....that is an area that needs alot healing also. As is my whole relationship with my self. hmmmm.
So...soon going out to sunbathe a bit....need to find a good book to keep me company. Need to find some paper to continue writing out my thoughts....may take my laptop out with me later.....for a sit in the sun on the main street......maybe.
Whole lot of thinking to do...and I am in the mood to do it....
It feels so good to be doing just juice.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
It's my birthday today.......54. I told someone 45 and they didn't bat an eye.....but I am 54. I am feeling good....but not as good as I want to feel. I have lost some weight this year, but not as much as I'd like to...I still have at least 12 pounds which will not be around by August. I am high raw....not 100%, and that's okay. However, I still want to do 100% for at least 6 months. I want to see what that does for me. I have been out of town traveling for the last 6 days and I just ate the best of what was available, much of which was not raw, but overall I ate well. Maybe went up a pound in weight...but that is easy to take back off. Still trying to get lower than my most recent low....that will happen soon.
I have decided to start blogging again regularly as I want to keep moving forward, making changes...and this will help me record my efforts.
Today I have eaten 2 large carrots, 12 ounces of org raspberries (yay they are on sale) some mixed greens, about 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds mixed with pine nuts, some dark chocolate and 2 multi-flora capsules which seem to have benefited me as my mood is definitely good.
Dinner is going to be at the Mediterranean restaurant, so won't be raw, and I may have one glass of champagne, but that will be it for alcohol til Aug 12th (wedding anniversary) and I will have only one glass then. I was going to say that would be it for cooked food til then....and it may be...but I may take a few days to work up to it.
I have decided upon a plan that is going to make my summer more enjoyable, and that is, having each of my sons (ages 13 and 15) and my husband, make dinner for us, one night a week each. With a little help, flexibility and planning, they can do this.
I have decided to start blogging again regularly as I want to keep moving forward, making changes...and this will help me record my efforts.
Today I have eaten 2 large carrots, 12 ounces of org raspberries (yay they are on sale) some mixed greens, about 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds mixed with pine nuts, some dark chocolate and 2 multi-flora capsules which seem to have benefited me as my mood is definitely good.
Dinner is going to be at the Mediterranean restaurant, so won't be raw, and I may have one glass of champagne, but that will be it for alcohol til Aug 12th (wedding anniversary) and I will have only one glass then. I was going to say that would be it for cooked food til then....and it may be...but I may take a few days to work up to it.
I have decided upon a plan that is going to make my summer more enjoyable, and that is, having each of my sons (ages 13 and 15) and my husband, make dinner for us, one night a week each. With a little help, flexibility and planning, they can do this.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
DAY 9/103 THE YELLOW FLAGS ARE UP
I am doing well on this juice feast, but I had a cheat today, 2 frozen fruit bars, 1 coconut and 1 mango.....and they were not raw or juicy. But it was a beautiful warm sunny day, and I have a sneaky side that talks me into these things....oh so easily do I pursuade myself it's ok even when I know it's not. I have to have a talk with myself.....ask myself what it is I truly want? And then , just do it. I know what I want.....I want to be a beautiful juicy raw goddess......and I am....but I have to have a talk with that self that is not with the program....that doesn't like change, even when it's change for the better.......that deep inside of me self.......that needs to relax and let go.
Other than that, I am doing well. Making my juices, drinking them, feeling good....had a nice poo this evening....my colon is smiling......so.....the impact of my cheat was minor in some ways, and I intend to be 100% raw juicy juice from now on.........as I want the full benefits of this juice feast.
Ciao bellas.......and must say.......it's so nice to have a forward thinking, intelligent, great president for a change.
One I can look at and listen to. And smile even.
Other than that, I am doing well. Making my juices, drinking them, feeling good....had a nice poo this evening....my colon is smiling......so.....the impact of my cheat was minor in some ways, and I intend to be 100% raw juicy juice from now on.........as I want the full benefits of this juice feast.
Ciao bellas.......and must say.......it's so nice to have a forward thinking, intelligent, great president for a change.
One I can look at and listen to. And smile even.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
JUICE FEASTING 6/106
I am having a 16 week long juice feastival.....care to join me? Today is my 6th full day of juicing and it is going very well. I stopped at the store on the way home tonight and bought more greens...I love buying fresh fruits and vegetables...it just feels so good to know I am feeding myself such healthy foods. I got spinach, lacinato kale, dandelion greens, romaine and broccoli. I have zucchini, parsley, carrots, granny smith apples, celery and cucumbers already. I also have ginger..I need to get a bit more creative with my juices, though I like them just fine. After a week of drinking thawed frozen juices....I would like to figure a way to do all or mostly all fresh juices...but time is a serious factor and rising early is a possibility, but I like my sleep and my husband likes a quiet morning....so....not sure what I will do. I am feeling fine, but wondering about the long term effects of drinking frozen juices...are they nutritious enough? Would love to get some feedback on this...I started a discussion about it on the global juice feasting website, but haven't received any comments yet.
Feeling a bit cold....normal while juice feasting....feeling moments of bliss interspersed with crabbiness....lol....hoping to lose the crabbiness and keep the bliss....so love it. Keeping myself smiling by envisioning the new me.........so looking forward to the transformation....heaven knows I have attempted it so many times before. This is to be the time. Quitting would be so boring.
Not in the least tempted to quit......here's to amazing transformations....to becoming a juicy vibrant sexy lithe raw goddess.....here's to living an amazing life.
Feeling a bit cold....normal while juice feasting....feeling moments of bliss interspersed with crabbiness....lol....hoping to lose the crabbiness and keep the bliss....so love it. Keeping myself smiling by envisioning the new me.........so looking forward to the transformation....heaven knows I have attempted it so many times before. This is to be the time. Quitting would be so boring.
Not in the least tempted to quit......here's to amazing transformations....to becoming a juicy vibrant sexy lithe raw goddess.....here's to living an amazing life.
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