Keep keepin' on...

This week has been a challenge.  Last week I was in the zone.  I could've kept juicing without the break I took but, I didn't.  I don't regret it but this week has been like starting over as far as resolve and cravings go.  I'm committed to seeing it through, however,  so I just keep truckin'.

Today I had to work off site in Jeweler's Row and couldn't really bring my juice with me.  I was starting to get tummy grumbles and panicked a bit.  I went over to the fancy new flagship Walgreens to see if they might have some Kombucha to tide me over.  Damn if they didn't have a fresh juice bar right there in the middle if the joint!  Hallelujah!  This place is pretty amazing.  If you need it, this Walgreen's has it.  Love to know there is an option in the Loop.  Day saved!

So, right now, 16 days seems awful far away.  I've made it this far so I'm just taking it day by day. The fact that I've made it this far is pretty amazing for this slacker.  The bottom line us I'm learning a lot about my body and that is enough for me.

Day 7!

Wow! Day 7!  I was really not sure if I would make it this far.  Juice, and juice only.  For 7 days.  Not one bite of anything, no cheats no, "just a little bit".  All the way; I'm proud of myself. 

I feel really great.  I have energy and I feel incredibly focused.  That is something I have not felt for a long time.  I don't miss anything.  Well, not enough to eat/drink it and ruin all of the work I've put in.

All of the above being said, I've decided to break the fast for two days and then go back to juicing for 7 days and so on for the remainder of the 30 days.  I have not been able to socialize really since I've began the juicing.  Sure, I could arrange activities with friends that do not revolve around food or drink but, frankly, I don't want to.  Thirty days is a long time without some dishing (ha, see what I did there?) with pals.  And now that I know that I can do this for more than just a few days, I'm confident that I can break without diving face first into a pizza. Tomorrow is a brunch/baby shower that was on the books before I started this.  I want to be able to enjoy it with my friends.  So, I'm going to. 

The tricky part is re-introducing food back into a body that has not been digesting anything for 7 days.  All advice says to slowly add food back in and that's what I've been doing today.  This morning I had my green juice, followed by a green smoothie.  The smoothie is different because it has the whole veg/fruit blended into it, therefore digestible.  Then tonight, I had a veggie salad.  So far, I feel okay.  No crazy stomach protests...YET.  I'm a little scared!

Brunch is at a very veggie/vegan friendly spot, Tweet.  I plan to see how the salad goes over this evening and if I feel up to it I will eat some veggie-centric thing tomorrow.  If the salad is not agreeing with me I will stick to a fruit bowl or something similar. Then juice for the rest of the day.  Wish me (er, my stomach) luck!

Day One

The funny thing about starting something is that the beginning is full of excitement and newness.  The mind is buzzing and the adrenaline is pumping.  I can do this!  And then, the struggle sets in, temptation rules and the wagon breaks down.  I'm hoping that I can ride this one out and not fall prey to the norm.  So, to get myself going I spent the morning getting prepared and pumped.

I assembled my new Breville Juice Fountain Plus.  A beautiful machine that I hope will lead the way.  Guess this means I have to clean the kitchen...

I went to Peeled, a juice bar, to get some goodness before I made my way to the grocery store.  There I ordered the Adam's Apple, a lovely mix green apple, pineapple and ginger.  This was so delicious!  The ginger gave it a really nice, spicy kick. 

Then I was on to Stanley's for some fresh fruits and veg.  I had not been to Stanley's before.  Imagine that, someone who really does not eat plants, never going to Stanley's!  When I walked in I was floored.  So much gorgeous produce.  Everything was beautiful and I could not wait to fill up my cart.

I could not believe how much I got away with at Stanley's.  I don't usually buy a lot of produce so I'm not easily able to compare prices but I came away with about 6 bags for around $28.00.  Lemme tell you, I will spend that on two cocktails.  Daily.  So to have gotten that much, which will probably "feed" me for about two days?  I am more than thrilled.  You see, I don't cook.  Like, ever.  I have been spending a lot of money on eating out and drinking like it is my job. That has not been good for my bank account.  One more way this juicing is going to help me out.  This is my loot.

So now, I just have to drink it!  Bottoms up.