Day 35

Day 35      October 23, 2013

Well I guess the 30 day mark came and went. Really the days seem to be flying by and the weight is still coming off! Total weight loss as of this morning 37.5 lbs. Starting to feel pretty amazing and the comments I'm getting from other people are really inspiring.

Even having people that made fun of me just over a month ago when I announced what I was going to do, changing their tune and wanting to know more about it. Even my best friend since elementary school has been texting me today to find out more about it. And my friend Diane who although she has been supportive has shown little interest. Today she asked me how my energy was on the juice fast. I told her not only to I have crazy energy all day, I have amazing clarity of thought. I think she would really benefit from regular juicing and a mostly plant based diet to help with her MS. She doesn't need to loose any weight at all but really suffers from energy loss. 

I have also tried a few more things in my juice. Red and Yellow peppers really bring out a flavor. A little goes a long way with the peppers. I make a gallon of juice at a time and 1 whole pepper was almost overwhelming. Learned that Kale can be really bitter if not fresh, like undrinkable! Sweet potatoes are great but clog up the juice a bit so I do that last. I really don't like the juice as much after its been refrigerated, its best as soon as you make it. Its just not practical to make juice 4 times a day though. 

So my friend Frank asked me about the cost of Juicing. I have to admit it can get pretty expensive, especially if your buying organic fruits and vegetables. I've leaned to shop around between Farmers Markets and different stores. My favorite the last couple weeks or so is Walmart believe it or not. Most of the produce is 1/2 the cost of my local grocery store and its definitely fresher. They also have a huge selection. I get my romaine lettuce at Costco because its very inexpensive there. A 6 pack of large green Romain is $2.69. That will last me 2-3 days. Cucumbers I get at Walmart for .48 cents each. I did get them at the famers market a couple weeks ago and although they were 4 for $3.00 or .75 cents each they were larger. I always peel the cucumbers even if they say their organic because I just don't trust them. Apples I tend to get where they are on sale. Best price .69 cents a pound to $1.69 at the highest. Kale is between $1.15 and $1.50 a bundle. Cilantro is .33 cents a bundle, Celery is between $1.25 and $2.00 a bundle. I've been buying the small watermelons 2 for 5.69 just because its easier to cut up a small amount that you need than an entire big watermelon. It goes bad fast after its cut so with the small ones I don't have that problem.
The first couple weeks it seemed like I was shopping everyday, now maybe every 3 days or so. 

I have started to worry more about when I end the fast and go back to eating. I plan on eating a more plant based diet but I'm craving the bad things so bad. A big cheese burger and fries!, Pizza, Jalapeño & Cheddar Cheetos, and Margarita's from Mexico Lindo. I'm going to stick to my plan (I hope) though. I'm even going to be on my fast for my birthday next week but what better gift to myself than saying I'm happy and healthier on my 43rd birthday and should have lost just over 40 lbs by then! 

Until next time.....