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Day 15 of the Juice Fast (Halfway There!!!) 18 y
Juice Fast + Rock & Roll Fest = Spiritual Musical Experience
Woooooooo Hoooooooooooo !!!!
I can’t tell you how excited I am!!! What an incredible day yesterday was. I had one of the most profound spiritual and musical experiences of my life yesterday. I’m getting a little ahead of myself though, so let me back up.
Day 15 started like most others. I got up feeling completely refreshed (although I had spent the prior evening shaking myself silly at Studio 54’s Halloween party). I went into the bathroom and low and behold..... my tounge was entirely pink again!!!
I don’t really know if it was psychosomatic but the rest of my day was temper ... read more Day 13 & 14 of the Juice Fast 18 y
Slacked a little on the blog for the last two days but I was gearing up for Vegoose, Baby!!! (still going strong on fast)
Had to skip a note the day before yesterday for day 13 (it’s day 15 today) because I was very busy and went out to the Monte Carlo Casino at night (won about 80 bucks, too). Then on day 14 I was busy around the house getting ready for a halloween party & today at Vegoose. Yeah!! Tom Petty, The Black Crowes, Keller Williams, Medeski Martin & Wood, etc....
Last night I went to Studio 54 in MGM Grand w/the wife for their annual Nightmare on 54th Street. Had a blast!!! I was amazed that I was able to handle myself around so much alcohol intoxication without being tempted. Normally, I ... read more Day 12 of the Juice Fast 18 y
I've seen the needle and the damage done
OK, so it wasn’t as bad as I remember.
I actually got booked at the last minute yesterday to go in and get my first dental cleaning (right side). It may be that I’m remembering the pain of the shot as much more intense (it wasn’t). It really wasn’t bad at all AND there was very little to no blood. Normally, I would have walked out of the dentists office looking like a frickin Vampire.
The novacaine was starting to wear off by 1pm and there was some tenderness in the mouth (I know, who woulda thought?) but other than that things were fine. I really wasn’t hungry in the least so I ... read more Day 11 of Juice Fast 18 y
Ever see Little Shop of Horrors???
The Dentist.
Ahh the terror that those two words brings to mind. It’s been at least three years since I’d been to a dentist (due in large part to my not having insurance). I figured that now that I have insurance and my gums seem to be stronger it’s a good time to pay a visit. I knew that I would be needing at least a deep cleaning. At worst... well on my last visit the dentist told me that I needed a crown (to cover one of my larger silver fillings).
I’ve never been OK at the dentist. I know it’s pathetic but I can’t stand needles in my mouth or the painful scratching of my t ... read more Day 10 of Juice Fast 18 y
10 days down and 20 to go!!!!!
10 Days down, 20 to go!!!!
As you may have noticed (if you’ve been following me during this juice-fast) I am writing the blogs for each fasting day the morning after. I do this because A)I have plenty of time in the morning to get them done and B) I have found that my mind is the clearest in the morning. This is a marked difference from before the fast. Before, I was always a night owl. I stayed up to 11 or 12 every work night and I was out to 3 or 4 in the morning on weekends. I know that couldn’t have been good for my body and I’m hoping that I won’t revert to that schedule once ... read more Day 9 of Juice Fast 18 y
Two papers, visions of Pizza and my "tounge situation"
Since I had two papers to write on Day 9 I didn’t have much time to concentrate on anything else. I didn’t finish the last one until around 8pm and my current bed-time is about 9pm.
I did feel the urge to eat on day 9. The thoughts of many foods was making my mouth salivate throughout the day. However, after having one of those thoughts I would concentrate on my stomach and every single time I discovered that I was not hungry at all!!! After the fast I’d really like to concentrate on eating when I need nourishment and not just when the desire for taste wells up (that will be hard co ... read more Day 8 of Juice Fast 18 y
Wife turns the corner and I have a relaxing day
Good news,
Today the wife apologized for acting the way she has been the last few days and that really made my day for me!!! I really focused alot on that and had a very pleasant relaxing day.
Standard juice for breakfast and dinner (carrot, beet, apple, parsley & ginger). Other than that nothing special happened on day 8. I’ve got two papers to write today (I’m on day 9 right now) for my Masters class and I haven’t started yet so I better get going!!!
I hope everyone reading this is having as good a weekend as I am having!!!
Peace and Health,
Bearded One visit the page Day 7 of the Juice Fast (I week down 3 to go!!!) 18 y
Day 7; Wife still pissed and I clean house at the Stardust (all with the help of some strong juice)
I had another interesting day on day 7
It was friday so the usual merriment at the weekend possibilities left the the work day short and sweet (not to mention I have a short week next week). Temptaion again reared it’s ugly head when the drug rep for Lipitor stopped by to drop off Q-Doba for the office. Again, I wasn’t hungry but the smells....oh the smells. Thankfully the juice sufficed. (Carrot, Beet, Parsley, Ginger--in that order)
When the wife came to pick me up she was pissed. Apparently the little bastards in her 5th grade class had been testing her all day. I felt so sor ... read more Day 6 of Juice Fast 18 y
Day 6 brings more weight loss, treadmill time and a lovely chat with my wife
Nothing much exciting happened on day six of the juice fast.
Like I said yesterday, I’ve gotten into the groove of the fast so things so far are really going well. I’m amazed at how much energy I have. I know I’ve read about getting bursts of energy once on it but it really is surprising me. I went to the gym last night and got on the treadmill for over and hour (not that that is a spectactular accomplishment in itself) and burned (according to the machine) 550 calories. By my estimate I didn’t even take in that much juice all of yesterday!!! AND I wasn’t the least bit tired when I ... read more Day 5 of Juice Fast 18 y
I run into the dreaded CATERED LUNCH on Day 5 of the fast (fear not, like Indiana Jones I pass the test)
Well,
I think I’m getting into the groove of the fast. I’m getting up, drinking my juice, going to work, working out, drinking another juice and going to bed around the same time every day. I had what should have been one of my biggest temptations today.... The dreaded catered seminar!!!
I do the insurance billing for a family practitioner and yesterday had to attend a Blue Cross Blue Sheild insurance seminar (they are taking over a couple of Medicaid programs in the state). The seminar was also catered and not with crappy food, either. This was good stuff; parmesean chicken, las ... read more Day 4 of Juice Fast 18 y
Less juice, more effort and pleasing the better half. Oh, and almost lucid too!!
I’ve read that day 4 or 5 is supposed to be one of the toughest to get through in the initial part of the fast. That certainly wasn’t the case for me. The truth is it was one of the easiest days so far!!! I literally wasn’t hungry the entire day. I woke up and made my standard (I added in some ginger which was really good!!) of about 24 oz. I couldn’t even finish the half I had poured for my breakfast.
By lunch-time I realized I wasn’t the slightest bit hungry and decided not to have the juice. When my wife came to pick me up at 3:45 I was equally un-hungry. When I got into the c ... read more Day 3 of Juice Fast 18 y
Fasting Day 3 includes; Swimming & Steaming & Dreaming oh my!!
Day 3 went by so fast a hardly can believe it!!!
I started the day with my ”standard” juice (10oz) which kept me going nearly all day (I sit on my ass all day so it’s not like I’m expending calories). I had to take my car in to get fixed and left my ”lunch-time” juice in the car. Turns out...I didn’t need it!!
After I got the car fixed (all it needed was a new battery) I went to the gym to enjoy a swim in their lap pool and some time in their steam room. I’m really getting to like the steam room!! Afterwords I got a shot of wheat-grass and 10oz of carrot juice.
Then I proceede ... read more Day 2 of Juice Fast 18 y
Another 2 lbs gone, "Nasty Mouth", BM-talk and much much more await you...
I’m actually writing this on the morning of day three because I didn’t have time to write it last night. Anyhoo....
Day two went pretty good. Got up very early and felt completely refreshed. I decided to try the salt-water flush. I discoverd that I didn’t have a teaspoon measuring device so I just eye-balled it. I used my hand sea-salt grinder and mixed two ”teaspoons” into a quart of lukewarm water. It wasn’t really that bad to drink in one setting. I laid on my right side for about 30 minutes (as I’ve read helps on a number of sites and waited) then got up and waited....
(Fo ... read more Day 1 of Juice-Fast 18 y
What did I do on my first day of fasting
Well,
I’m half-way through day one and I’m doing great. I cleaned the house this morning, paid bills and joined the local gym!!! Pretty busy, huh. I just got home about 2 hours ago and I’ve been relaxing.
For breakfast and lunch I had my ”standard”; 1/4 Beet, Carrot, Spinich & Apple (about 8oz for breakfast & 16oz for lunch)-- anyone have any delicious reccommendations for dinner juice???
I worked out at the gym on the stair-climber and after I got up a sweat I hit the pool for some laps. I noticed that while swimming my arm muscles nearly gave out me after only 3 laps so I to ... read more Last Day of Pre-Fast 18 y
Tommorrow begins the 30 day fast and I feel ready...sort of.
Well,
It’s the fifth day of my pre-fast and I’m ready to start tommorrow. I woke up this morning with a slight headache but it went away almost instantly by the time I made my way into the shower. Last night I went out and got some natural soap and shampoo (tea-tree oil--I love the stuff) and an exfoliant soap-holder. I’ve read that it is good to also dry-brush the skin in the morning as well. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best way to do this?? What type of brush should I use??
I have plans tonight to go to a dinner that my wife’s school is throwing for (hopefully) my ... read more Pre-Fast Day 5 through 2 18 y
The first 4 days of my "Pre-Fast"
So I’ve read from numerous sources that it makes sense to do a pre-cleanse (if you will) of the body before jumping into the juice fast head on. This is especially reccomended for people who are alcohol/tobacco users (of which I am both--although I won’t be returning to tobacco post-fast). From what I’ve read you are suppose to eat nothing but raw fruits and vegetables for the 5 days prior to the juice fast.
Pre-Fast Day 5
Today (actually I’m writing this on Pre-fast day #2) was the first day of the pre-fast and it went just fine. I woke up and made my favorite fresh juice(which i ... read more Why I'm doing this fast (and this blog) 18 y
The reason for why I am doing a 30 day juice fast and the explaination on why I'm blogging about it.
Hello Out there,
I’m writing this blog so I can have a body of work that documents my attempted 30 day juice fast. I’m also hoping to recieve some encouragement from other juice fasters who have gone before me. Any comments or suggestions are highly appreciated.
First, a little about who I am and why I’m doing this fast. I am a 31 year old male who has been living like he was 18 for the better part of ten years now. I’ve been systematically abusing my poor body for a long time. Although I am a very spiritual person I have been lax in really connecting to that part of myself for a ... read more |