Boy, that last post was not indicative of my juicing journey!
I have done a complete 180 (mentally), and am still juicing.......with results every day!
#1 - I've lost another 2.5lbs, total weight lost = 17lbs (in 19 days)
#2 - My total cholesterol = 171 (was 250 last 2 times I donated blood)
#3 - My blood pressure has normalized to anywhere from 96/65 to 117/78 (was 140/90)
Those are some pretty astounding results after such a short period of time, (3 weeks)!
Just think about all of those people on medications to lower their cholesterol and/or blood pressure.....this is ALL they need to do! (I guess this is just my experience, and may not be universal, but, certainly worth a try! Better than taking prescription meds)
I wonder how these numbers will change when I add back in other foods. I have a freezer full of grass fed beef, which is comparable to chicken in fat content, and highly nutritious, so I don't anticipate that being a factor. I do love bread & butter tho.....and I am thinking that could be an issue.....so I will aim to limit my consumption of breads....perhaps only make my own. Loads to think about and plan....I don't want to negate all the good I have done for myself, so need to have a definite plan.
Yesterday, I decided to make my hot & spice tomato soup.......so technically, that broke my fast.....and boy did I know it! I had only just finished it when I needed to use the bathroom immediately, and repeatedly! Not to be disgusting.....but, just the facts. And the info I've read about breaking a fast tells you just this sort of stuff. One thing it says, is to break the fast by eating fruits & veggies only for a time. Well, my soup is only veggies.....but it still went thru me like a freight train! Oh well......my evening soup fared better.......no bathroom rushes......I still have some soup left for today (which I am going to have as soon as I finish this post).....but, once it is gone, I am going to return to juice only.
Its funny......way back on June 23rd, when I saw the posting regarding the Group Reboot .......5 days seemed intimidating. I wondered if I could really do it! I am not sure I could've or would've if I hadn't had the support of everyone else participating in the Reboot. It was (and still is) wonderful sharing ideas, concerns, recipes, etc, as well as hearing how everyone was coping with the inevitable temptations. Way back then, all I could think about was just getting thru those 5 days, and looking forward to eating steak! Well, I must admit, I still think about steak almost everyday......and the aromas of bar-b-que, that you just can't escape on a summer day when you're out & about, are so tempting! But, at the same time.....I know I can keep going with juicing for as long as I want. I am in control! I still want that steak, but, I know it will be there when I am ready to return to it. As I was telling a friend the other day....it is your mind-set! You know when you are capable of something, and you just do it! If the mind-set isn't there, you are doomed to failure.....or at least feel miserable while you are doing it. If its worth doing, its worth doing right & happily! I can honestly say that I am happy just juicing....even when my stomach is grumbling, and I imagine chewing on a piece of steak.....I am still happy to go and grab my juice and know that I am making such a positive impact on my health!
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