After a month of some fairly serious weekend drinking (and not much attention to what I’ve been eating) I’ve decided to do a 3-day juice detox. I know what you’re thinking: How yoga-trendy of me; but I know a lot of people who love them and I figure why not? After a trip to the doctor revealed that my formerly very polite scale has been rudely lying to me about 7 lbs of my body mass, what’s a yogini to do?
I’ve done a detox before and none too strictly at that. I drank juice for four days, but that was about it. I didn’t pay much attention to what juice I was drinking and a lot of the time I would find it so vile that I wouldn’t even finish it; basically I starved myself for 4-days. So this time I plan to follow the juicing program to the letter. Telling all of you fine readers about it ought to hold me to it. And if that’s not enough I got my boss onboard so we can look at each other in disappointment if either of us fall off the green juice wagon.
We’re doing the detox through a new juice bar on Miami Beach called Jugofresh. They cold press their juices, which as I understand it (and my understanding of the juicing world is limited) means that it retains more nutrients than a lot of other juicing options.
As an avid blogger (and compulsive share-a-holic) I’ve laid out a few question I’ll answer for you each day to bring you into the world of juice detoxing.
1) How do I feel? Right now (pre-detox) I’m pretty amped. I love doing things to challenge myself and not eating anything solid for 3-days will be challenging for this hungry yogi. I’m a little apprehensive, because I always forget what hungry feels like until I’m about ready to bite someone’s head off… so I hope I can keep it together!
2) What’s my favorite juice? Don’t know yet, but I’ll keep you updated!
3) Worst moment of the day? My pre-detox was supposed to be all fruits and veggies… I may or may not just have eaten a slice of pizza…
4) Have I worked out? Today – yes! I ran 3-miles. Then tomorrow I’ve got pilates in the morning and hopefully yoga at night with one of my fav instructors (and my boss). So that juice better be energizing – otherwise I’m going to burn out before teaching my beginner’s at 7:30pm!
5) Best moment of the day? Finishing my 5K run and writing this post… ok those are two separate moments, but both are assisting me in taking control of my life and moving onwards and upwards!
Stay tuned for my inevitable juice-inspired mental breakdowns, hysterical epiphanies, additional breakdowns, sudden bursts of rage and exhausted rants… and much more!
XO
Heather C
Good luck with your detox. I really enjoy juicing. It is a part of my everyday, not as a meal replacement just as an easy way to get my fruits and veggies in. For me, on any sort of diet change I am okay on Day 1 but Day 2 and 3 are a beast and then I am okay after that. I’m anxious to hear how you are feeling!!! You will do great!
So funny, I am researching and penning my detox post as I read this. I am going to do it next week. I think im going to include juices but also a bit of quinoa and some other nutritional superfoods as per Dr Oz’s 2 day cleanse. Good luck! Look forward hearing your experiences.
All the best with your detox. I haven’t personally been on a strictly juice-only fast though I do incorporate fresh raw juices into my diet once in a while. Carrots+green apples is my go to and additions of bananas and avocados to this make a yummy breakfast smoothie
Do keep us posted on your juice fast!
Looking forward to hearing how it goes as I just got a juicer for my birthday on Saturday! I have been playing around with a few recipes but I’m keeping it pretty basic to start. Good luck!
I love juicing. I drink a juice every morning for my breakfast. I juice it myself – veggie to fruit ratio about 3 to 1. It really made a difference in how I felt – more energy for one thing. And just overall feeling better! Good luck!
good luck! i LOVE a good detox
you will rock it!
I started juicing last year, after being inspired by the book Crazy Sexy Diet, by Kris Carr. And although, it doesn’t juice wheatgrass, I love my Breville juicer. I usually wake up and make a green juice first thing in the morning. My favorite juice is watermelon,cucumber, wth a hint of mint. It is very refreshing on a hot day. Good luck, on your juice cleanse, I can’t wait to hear all about. P.s. Sweat out your toxins with Bikram.
Didn’t make Bikram, but I sweated it out in power yoga today
Thank you all so much for your support! Day 1 has gone well
Hey there. Just saw your Day 2 post…good luck! I’m thinking I might have to do another kang reang fast myself… Anywho. I just read a TOTALLY INSPIRING series of posts from another blogger on the juice fast topic that I thought you might find interesting. Happy juicing….
http://iusedtobefatter.wordpress.com/tag/detox/