7 Day Juice Fast Plan
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The 7 Day Juice Fast Plan is great if you’re looking to get cleansed, detoxed, and lose weight. There are two breakfasts, two lunches, and two dinners for you to chose from but remember, this 7 Day Juice Fast Plan is just that, a plan. You don’t have to follow it 100% word for word or meal for meal, but you should follow the core advice within it. A few things to keep in mind when following the 7 Day Juice Fast Plan.
Juice Fast Tip 1 If a certain recipe is unappealing to you, make substitutions that are similar. For example, if a recipe calls for Kale but you can’t get any Kale or just don’t like Kale, then replace it with Spinach or even Broccoli. It’s okay to replace, substitute, or change up the recipes.
Juice Fast Tip 2 You should not eat any solids during this 7 Day Juice Fast Plan. It defeats the purpose of it. So stay away from any solids, you’ll be Just On Juice for seven days.
Juice Fast Tip 3 If you get headaches, or strong cravings, it is normal for the first 2-4 days. Just stay focused and stay on the juice. Make an extra Juice to drink if you feel like you’re about to cave in and eat something solid.
Juice Fast Tip 4 Drink at least 16 oz of water after each juice meal. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
Juice Fast Tip 5 Start each day off by juicing 1/2 lemon (peeled) and mix it with 12-16 ounces of warm to hot water. I do this as soon as I wake up each morning, it’s important to cleanse your digestive system and give you a good boost of energy.
Juice Fast Tip 6 It’s recommended to have between 4-6 juices per day each consisting of 16-20 ounces. The below list is great to get you started with different juices. You can choose whichever juices you please while on your juice fast. The list takes into consideration you will try them all. So feel free to experiment while on your 7 day juice fast plan!
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| Morning Glory | Mean Green | Sunset Passion |
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| Jolt Juice | Bruschetta Tang | Green Machine |
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Thanks for sharing these juices, I’m doing and are very rich. regards
I usually lose about 7 pounds when I ckeanse. Its the best way to break your carb addiction. Its important to drink as much water as you can. Use the juicer you got. I worked my way through several before I settled on the one I liked best. I have been juicing for about 4 years. Best thing ever!!
with this do you have to use a juicer or could you use a nutri-bullet? im only asking bc i dont want to spend money on a fancy juicer when i already have the bullet from my grandma.
Isn’t that just a blender? It would be considered more of a shake than juice. Still consuming solids, so you’re not really “cleansing”, and just dieting for 7 days.
Ok, so you’re telling me that a liquid doesn’t require digestion? And or that raw fruits and veggies don’t cleanse your system even when beaten down to pulp? I love the ideas of juicing and i like the idea of those who have high end blenders who can also blend to the point it’s liquid and can consume where most of the nutrition is, which is what the juicer gets rid of. I’m going to assume most people who would want to argue have no college education in health and science fields of study. Haylie, you would be better of using a blender if that’s how you want to get everything you need, stay healthy. People who use a juicer will be missing out on a lot of nutrients that you’ll be getting.
Hi tyler, I have the cheap model of magic bullet that i bought from walmart to make shakes. My question is, will this work the same? Thank you in advance.
Take my word for it. You won’t care for the texture of Nutri-bullet “juice.” I saw someone who got a French press (like to press out coffee grounds) to squeeze the rest of the juice out of the pulp, and that might work okay. But seriously, I’ve tried the Nutri-bullet route. The texture is gross (especially with celery), and you usually lose juice if you try to press it out by hand.
I think part of the reason to use the pure juice is to eliminate the insoluble fiber, which adds an extra level of energy to the digestive process. Juice takes less body resources to digest than the bulk that is removed during juicing. I realize it’s another expense, but you can get a Jack LaLanne juicer for $100. It’s not hugely powerful but good enough for a lot of people, and the chute is big enough for whole small apples and tomatoes. I just wish the juicers were easier to clean–or that I had a dishwasher. :o)
Just use a stainer to take out the pulp. U get the same results:)
*oops meant strainer.
Hi,
I’m starting my 7 Day Cleanse tomorrow. My question is, this sample plan on the website has 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 donners. Is that for 2 days or 1 day? How many mls of juice should I have for each meal?
Thanks
Hi there, I just started yesterday and I have one each for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I always try to get around 400ml of juice. But pay attention to the ingredients, because the recipes above vary in size. And besides juices: drink much much water! It helps against the hunger.
How much on average will I lose?
I’m giving up after first day. This is sooo disgusting I can’t drink it. I feel like puking. It sounded so good and nice but no…never again. This is the worst thing ever.
Don’t give up… Please. Your tastebuds are probably all out of whack. Try this juice: 2 medium apples (whatever you like), 1/2 a cucumber, handful of celery, handful of kale, nice chunk of ginger and 1/2 a lemon. Yummy stuff. I make one called lemonade and it’s literally just 4 apples and 1/2 lemon. It really tastes like lemonade. These should make about 16oz each.
Good luck
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Hi. Need some help. Started juice diet yesterday but find some recipes only end of with a small amount of juice. Can i add water to it? Also this lemon juice in the morning can i use asda lemom & lime juice drink? Really hard to peel a lemon!!!! What im aiming for is approx 4x1l juices per day. Is this right?
Add additional celery or cucumber. I’m sure you can add water but add skyline water or bottled or cooled boiled water. You can do this!
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Today is my first day of juice cleansing! So far I’ve finished a Morning Glory for breakfast, and half a Bruschetta Tang for morning snack. Right now I’m having Mean Green for lunch. After I get home today I will have a Sunset Passion for dinner! This tastes way better than I imagined! The Morning Glory specifically, I substituted blueberry with half a pear and it just tasted so good, wonderful to start my day!
I am not feeling hungry at all, which is a pleasant surprise. I will keep on posting my progress! Thank you for providing these amazing recipes!
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I’d like to make a small input (if I may).
It’s also a great idea to add some spices to your juices.
Spices are known to rev up your metabolism..so you can burn more calories without lifting a finger. Needless to mention the taste.
5 must-stock ancient spices for weight loss:
1. Mustard Seed: Boosts metabolism
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Im new to your website, i was looking for a juicing plan.
the 7 day juice fast plan does it mean using the same plan for 7 days?
Pls advise, appreciate any help.
thanks for your website and keep up the good work
Cheers,
Cristina
Today is day 6 of 7. Dropped 8+ lbs so far. The hardest part has been the caffeine withdrawals (I’m a 2-3 cup a day drinker). I never did get the energy boost. And I’m ALWAYS hungry. In fact, I fantasize about food. This is a nice kick-start to a better health plan. But I’ll be so glad when it’s over…
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Hi, I tried the juice plan last week. I didn’t follow it to the letter but substituted most meals with juice. Tended to eat some yoghurt and fruit in the evening and some fruit now and then. My goal was to kick off my diet. Coupled with a daily exercise regime before and after work I lost 8.4 kg in the week.
We just started this 7 Day Just Fast Plan and on our 3rd day. Our goal is to cleanse our body and not to lose weight. I always feel hungry.
Hello and thank you so very much for helping with many of us including me with regards on a 7 day juice plan.
I am planning to start my juice cleanse next week with a local company that delivers, and I wanted to try that first instead of investing in a proper juicer first.
May I ask what should I look out for when I go and look at these companies. I found a company that is good price wise only because they are not using organic products, but their ingredients are fresh and they are cold pressed juices. Should I be worried about that? I hope you can advise on this. I really appreciate and sincerely thank you very much.
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Hello, thank you for offering this amazing plan, I’m going to give it a try starting February. I have actually never made juice before, so I want to know if each recipe yields to 1 serving? Also, you said 4-6 drinks per day, do I have snack drinks aside from the three meals then? Thank you!
I think I’m going to try this. Sounds really good. So, I assume a Nutribullet will do just fine as it extracts the juices, right? Can’t wait to start!
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Thanks for sharing the recipe. Just have two questions:
1, when making the juice for each meal, can I add some water or almond milk in it. If so, how many oz ? or nothing but the fruits and veggies themselves is preferred ?
2, if I want to add bananas to the recipe, what you’ll recommend me to do? should I sub one item for banana or just simply add it and which meal as well ?
Thanks for you time and really appreciate it.
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I just started a juice fast today. I am doing a 60 day fast and then going to the Furhman Method ( http://www.drfurhman.com ) after that. The question I have is about the shelf life of the juice. I work 12 hours days so my plan was to make my breakfast and lunch juice when I make my dinner juice. At about 7 or 8pm. I purchased air tight containers which are also dark tinted. I work in the medical field and know that light will degrade compounds whereas the same compounds in the dark will last much longer. I leave much earlier than the rest of my house in the morning so I don’t want to run my loud juicer in the AM. As I said I work 12 hours so I will be gone, and unable to juice, until I get home around 7 o’clock in the evening. Any advice for me or do you think that I will be alright with my plan.
You’re gonna be fine. I’m a full time student, and work 2 jobs during the day, I definitely know what you mean about lacking time. So yes, your plan will work just fine. Good luck!
Hi guys!!
Today was my first day of the 7 day Juice Fast and I survived much better than I thought I would. I keep telling myself, “mind of matter”. I’m really excited to see the results!
Congrats on day 1 BahamaMama! Just keep your focus and you’ll do great! Keep me updated on your progress and take before/after pictures. I wish you all the best! Cheers!
I just started today! I have done a few juice fasts before, it has been a few years though. I am really excited for the energy! Any suggestions on what to do while I am at work all day? The juice is supposed to be consumed right away so I don’t want to bring a pre-made juice for lunch. I am planning on just sticking to water all day at work, but I would only be able to juice maybe 3 times a day in that case. 1 in the morning, 1 when I get home, and 1 in the evening.
Carrie, welcome to JOJ. You can make juices ahead of time and bring them to work. Just make sure you make them in the morning before you leave, keep them in a refrigerator, and store them in air tight containers. That’s what I did during my fast. It didn’t hurt the integrity of the juices too much and they still tasted good. I would usually consume my juices no longer than 4-8 hours after making them. Give it a shot, it’s better to do that than to consume only water. This way you’ll still get nutrition and wont starve yourself. Cheers!
I am going to start this hopefully soon my only question is, I don’t have a juicer but can use my 900 watt Ninja? It says it’s good for juicing but want to make sure. Thanks!
Mario, a Ninja is not a juicer, it’s a blender. It will not be the same as the juicer extracts only the juice whereas the blender blends everything all together. Take a look at this article for a more in depth answer to the differences: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
You can use the Ninja but you’ll have to use a cheesecloth or really fine mesh strainer. You can strain plenty of juice out that way and avoid any of the pulp. I wish you all the best Mario! Cheers!
Hi!
I just started a two-week fast yesterday, and today I made the Bruschetta Tang and it only made 8 oz. Anything you can think of that I might have done wrong?
Thanks!
Meranda
Meranda, the Bruschetta Tang recipe is dependent on the size of the tomatoes that you use. The best advice I can give you on this juice is to do the tomatoes last and use enough to get it between 12-16 ounces. Cheers!
Hello,
I have been juicing once a day for a few weeks, but just started a 7 day juice fast today. I have read mixed suggestions for protein. When doing a juice fast do you get a sufficient amount of protein in the juice, or do you need supplementation?
Thank you!
Melanie
Melanie, take a look at this article: http://www.justonjuice.com/how-do-i-get-protein-during-a-juice-fast/
It goes more into depth on the subject of protein. You’ll get enough protein on the fast if you use veggies that contain protein in each of your juices. Cheers!
How much time do you take each meal? You said there are 2 breakfast, 2 lunch, and 2 dinners? So, do you break up the breakfast? Or take both breakfast at once, lunch as once, and dinner at once?
Mai, since I usually do between 4-6 juices per day I just have one when I feel hungry. Depending on the time of day I may have one breakfast juice, 3 lunch juices, and a dinner juice or two. It just depends on when I feel hungry. There are two juices in each category so you have options and don’t tire of the same juice over and over again. Cheers!
Today is my first day of the 7 day fast. I had the morning glory for breakfast and it was a lot better than I anticipated! I broke my back almost a year ago and gained some weight during recovery. Working out isn’t really an option for me anymore so I’m hoping this will help me start to feel better and to lose the weight. Thanks for all the information posted on it! I’m very excited!
Today is my first day of the 7 day fast!! I had the Morning Glory for breakfast and it was actually a lot tastier than I anticipated. I’m super excited about this cleanse. I broke my back almost a year ago so working out isn’t really an option for me. Hopefully this will help me feel better and help me lose the weight I’ve gained during recovery! Thanks for all the information on here!
Megan, congrats on making the choice to do a fast! It will do wonders for you! Keep me updated on your progress. I’m here if you have questions or need support. I wish you all the best!
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Is it okay to pre-make the juice and keep it in bottles in the fridge? I’m not home often and would like to be able to keep them handy so I can grab one when I’m out the door or bring one for lunch and keep in the fridge at work.
Erica Truth be told, fresh fruit and vegetable juice is one of the most perishable foods on Earth, so ideally you should drink it right after making it. That said, as a matter of juicing and health, if you store the juice correctly then you could drink it throughout your day. Keep the juice cool and in an opaque container, so light doesn’t harm the juice. Some juicers like the twin gear models are designed to extract the juice in such a way that the juice can be consumed up to 24 hrs later with minimal nutritional drop off.
Erica, it’s okay to pre-make them as long as you drink them very soon. Don’t let them sit too long as they lose their nutritional value quiet fast. Keep them stored in the refrigerator in an air tight container. Cheers!
Just got all these ingredients and I’m ready to begin my fasting! One question though, do you have any extended meal plans for juicing rather than just 7 days? Maybe a 30 Day plan perhaps? It’d be more ideal for me cause I’m trying to get rid of a lot of weight. Very helpful though!
Max, just take it one week at a time and repeat the 7 day plan till you reach your goal of 30 days or your weight goal. Once you go for a while you’ll start to come up with your own recipes and plans for what works best for you. I wish you all the best Max, keep me updated on your progress. I’m always here if you have questions or need some motivation. Cheers!
After seeing sick fat and Nearly dead I bought a juicer and going to start this Friday on an initial two week reboot and detox. Any good recipe web pages aside from this one, which has also helped greatly to inspire me to give it a go!
Tick, take a look at this page ( http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/ ) It’s a substitution list but I use it to come up with my recipes. Enjoy!
Hi
I am new to juicing this is my first time. This seems expensive can someone give some cost saving ways to juice. just went shopping made about 2 days worth of meals.
Yolana, for an individual it comes out to about $8-15 per day. That is your total food budget. It’s best to shop your stores and find the ones that do price matching. You can get some great produce for some great prices. Try the price matching and also see if you have some farmers markets out near you. Cheers!
I can’t afford an expensive juicer so hopefully a 400 watt will do, also can you drink hot tea on this, and can I use frozen berries
Ruthanne, even a 400 watt juicer is better than no juicer. As for the hot tea that’s good. Tea is great on the fast. Frozen berries are fine to use as long as you thaw them out completely before you juice them. Cheer Ruthanne! Keep me updated on your progress! I’m here if you have any questions!
just reading this and i have some questions. some recipes say apples and some say granny smith (can i always use granny smith or is there another type you recommend)
also where they call for blueberries/strawberries/mango, can i use the frozen types you buy from the store in 1kg bags?
just reading this and i have some questions. some recipes say apples and some say granny smith (can i always use granny smith or is there another type you recommend)
also where they call for blueberries/strawberries/mango, can i use the frozen types you buy from the store in 1kg bags?
Rachford, you can use any type of apples you like. I like the granny smiths as they have the lowest amount of sugar out of all types of apples. It’s important to limit your sugar intake while on a juice fast. The frozen fruits are fine as long as you let them thaw completely before juicing. Cheers!
Ally, welcome to JOJ. It’s best to use granny smiths as they have the lowest amount of sugar out of all the apple types. As for the frozen fruits you most certainly can use them. You will have to let them thaw out completely before you juice them though and you may lose a little juice in the process. Cheers!
thanks for that
Granny’s are really the only apple i like so you made my day there and i will be sure to let everything fully thaw. i add them frozen to my smoothies but trying this for a bit of difference, thank you
That’s great Ally! I love the granny’s also. They are very tart in taste and it blends perfect with the veggies in just about any juice. Cheers!
What is a good substitute for celery?
you should try cucumbers instead of celery
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Hi, I’m on day 4 of the 7 day juice diet. I’m still feeling weak however my mind is much clearer. My question is what kind of eating program do you do after to keep losing weight? I want to incorporate exercise and weight training into it. I started at 262lbs. @ 6’1 and after these few days I’m down to 258 w/ no exercise besides common routine. My goal weight is 195lbs. Someone help me out here.
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Thanks to JOJ juicing is now a regular thing that I do. It’s kind of like a sabbatical I take to manage my busy life. I love your positive comments and I love reading what other juicers have to say. Thanks heaps, and keep on juicing!!!
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I just bought a slowjuicer and after I’ve seen the docu ‘Sick, fat and nearly dead’I decided to do a 7 day juice detox. Starting from wednesday. Wish me luck!!
I have a slow juicer, so my juices have a little pulp in them. Is that considered solid?
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Hi,
I just started my fast this morning! feel great so far! …lol
My question is I take a Vicodin and a muscle relaxer at night before bed for back pain. I know this is a detox but I’m more starting this to kick off my weight loss program. Anyway, will taking these meds at night still be okay? because I believe I’m supposed to take them with food?
Thanks!
Good luck juicers!
Are cooked beetroots okay to use or is it better to use raw ones?
I take medication for my headaches and depression…will I be able to take those normally? I take them before bedtime…
Green machine is yum! Just had my first juice for dinner, had vegetable soup for lunch so doing well I think
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Hi Donnie,
If I have a juice for breakfast and lunch and a homemade soup for dinner (just vegetables) will I still lose weight/ detox? Thank you
Hi . I am helen and 38 years old and live in IRAN . I like juicing fast and I am on day one , I feel a little headache , I really like to do up to end but could i drink black tea or not ?
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Hi, my name is Annabelle. I’m 19 years old and I currently weigh 12 stone, I’m 5’6 and would love to get back to 10st. I want to use a two week juice diet as a way of kickstarting my weight loss. Is this a good idea? Would people recommend this? Roughly how much have people lost in the two weeks and is it easy to keep the weight off afterwards :)?
Has anyone had a similar goal and succeeded?
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Hi! I was starting the juice cleanse today but i think i may have misunderstood… i thought it was to make those 3 recipes (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and that would be enough for your full day of juicing… but one of those juices only made just under 400ml (not even 15ounces) so was i meant to make all 6 recipes each day?
Sorry for the silly question!!
Thank you
Hey, is it alright to blend it instead of juicing?
Emily no its better to juice
if you blend then it will break your fast. Kind of defeats the purpose.
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Hello, Im a college student and I a wanting to start this juice fast tomorrow. I go to the gym at least 3 times a week and do cardio workouts along with body strength. Would you recommend me doing this while on the juice diet or just lower my time i spend going to the gym?
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What are your thoughts on juicing without a juicer? I have purchased nut bags and will use that and a blender as a subsitute to juicing. Would you say it is as effective? I can’t afford a juicer and have heard many good things about them!!
Your thoughts?
Trisha, it’s not exactly the same but it’s still closer to juicing than straight blending. It can still be effective but it’s simply more time consuming. Keep me posted, cheers!
Hi to everyone
If i´m felling great can i keep juicing for more than 7 days? lets say about 30 days or more like the movie “fat, sick & nearly death”? I´m 80 pounds overweight.
Rafa you most certainly can juice for longer than seven days. keep me posted on your success! I wish you all the best!
Also! Can I workout while on the cleanse? Maybe after the 4th day that I get my groove back I can start working out?
Arnaldo, you can work out however, make sure you listen to your body and don’t over work yourself. Take it easy and know your limits! Cheers!
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I was wondering mow much time ahead I can make my juices? Can I make juices for my next 2 days and just keep them in jars in the fridge? Also, do I need to clean the Juicer every time I make a different juice? Can I just make all the different recipes of juices that I will drink that day in one use, and just clean the juicer after or do I need to clean the juicer after each juice recipe that I make?
Thx
It is not recommended that you make juice more than an hour or two before you consume it for maximum potency. It begins to lose it vitamin and mineral values as soon as you juice it.
Hello! I am really looking forward to do this plan, but I have a problem. I can´t stand cucumber! It sounds stupid but I really can´t even smell it…is there something that has similar nutrients that I should replace it with? or it doesn´t matter… ? thanks!
Chio, welcome to JOJ! You can check out the substitution list here: http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/ You can replace cucumber with cabbage, romaine lettuce, or zucchini! Keep me posted and I wish you all the best!
Thank you so much! Definitely will!
Hello – does milk need to be excluded from this diet? I am going to try this starting day after! Guessing no tea coffee either
Sorry Sullu, no milk while on the fast. Just juices that you make and water. Cheers!
Hello everyone,
I had a tooth removed today, so my doctor said I should drink juices only for the next 5-6 days, nothing solid for me. So I have to do juicing. Looking forward to it, because I have also weight problems. Today is my first day, so my height is 162 cm, a my weight is 73 kg. Definitely, I am overweight.
I’ll keep up posted after 7 days how it went. Feeling hungry already, but also my tooth hurts so I have a pretty good reason why to stay in bed today. XoXo wish u all the best juicers :))
Hang in there Victory, I hope you feel better. Let the juices work their magic and hopefully all will be well. Keep me posted on how things go. I wish you all the best!
1 BAG is how much on a weight scale? I mean pounds or kilograms?
It will vary depending on the sizes so grab extra if you’re not sure about the quantities. Cheers!
I am on my 3rd day of juicing and have actually gained 3 pounds? Is this normal at first or am I doing something wrong?
That makes absolutely no sense Contessa, unless you weighed yourself at different periods throughout the days. You are taking in juice and water all throughout the day so your weight will vary. Also, make sure you weight yourself in the morning after you use the restroom, and bare naked. This way you will get accurate results daily.
Hi, I was wondering why you couldn’t keep the fiber part of it if you blended it?
Right now I don’t have my juicer but I would like to try this. Also I am using meal replacements if I try the 7 day juice challenge should I stop drinking those?
The key to juicing is to remove the fiber. Blending just mixes up produce, juicing removes the fiber (pulp) and gives you just the juice. Drink only the juices that you make along with water. Cheers!
Completed the 7 day cleanse and had a 10 lb weight loss (135-125). In the 10 days since I have maintained my weight by having a green juice and a red or orange juice once or twice a day, re-started mild exercise and eating smaller, healthier meals. After this mornings’ green juice…off to paddleboard with renewed energy.
Thank you for having a very useful site whose content made a meaningful difference for me.
Congratulations Elissa! Thanks fantastic news! I wish you all the best and please keep me posted with your progress every now and then. It’s always great to hear other successful stories! Cheers!
hello everyone im going to start the 7 day juice fast plan and I was wondering on the ginger how much should I use in each drink it says to use 1′ are they referring to 1 inch?
Yes Sonia, it’s referring to one inch of ginger. Roughly about a half a thumb size should do it. Cheers!
OK, I have been entertaining doing this for about 6 months. I am 45 years old, and a wife and mother of 3, so I thought it would be very hard.
Today, I found out, I have to have my tonsils out!
Perfect timing! Cant eat solid food, doctor says will be 10 days like that, so I am going for it.
Recipes please. Will be stocking up for my journey of juicing!
Kimberly, I’m sorry to hear about your tonsils but I’m glad you’re looking at the positive side to that. Now you have your motivation to juice! Keep me updated on your progress and know that I’m here if you need me. Cheers!
Hi Donnie,
I have been planning to try the juice fast for quite some time now, and finally I have decided to start it this weekend. But, I have a few queries.
1. Can I make 2-3 juices in the morning and carry it with me to the office, to be consumed throughout the day?
2. I love my green tea. Can i consume it during the JOJ diet?
3. My weighht is pretty much normal. But I have got little fat in my mid-section. Will this diet, along with some exercise, help me in reducing that fat?
4. Can I exercise (just jogging and light exercises) during this diet?
Thanks in advance.
Preetha, welcome to JOJ!
You can make juices in the morning and take them with you to the office. Just keep them in airtight containers and inside a refrigerator.
Green tea is fine Preetha, but don’t overdo it as caffeine is one of the toxins you’re trying to rid yourself of. A little here and there won’t hurt but it’s best to go decaff if you can.
Juicing will help you lose that weight, especially around the mid section.
You can exercise but I suggest you keep it light and don’t over work your self. Listen to your body and know when enough is enough.
Cheers!
hey im in college and my teacher gave us a diet project to study on, i chose the 7 day juice challenge. I was wondering how to find out about the calories in these jucies along with the saturated/non saturated fats, total protein those kind of things?
Chantel, sorry for responding so late into your project.
To find out the calories in the juices you have to start by adding up the total calories based on the ingredients you use.
Then you count the total fibers.
Multiply the fibers by 4 to get your Fiber Calories.
Subtract the Fiber Calories from the Total Calories and you will have an estimate of calories for your juice.
A simple site that I use to get my numbers for calories is http://nutritiondata.self.com/
Cheers and best of luck on your project Chantel!
I just made the “mean green,” and honestly felt like I was on fear factor while drinking it.
The mean green recipe is very tasty..you can make it with just green apples, celery, cucumber, and kale if you don’t like the ginger.
Great article and tips!! I have been juicing for about a year now, but this is my first cleanse. Am I “allowed” to drink coffee during the juice cleanse?
Rebecca, welcome to JOJ and congrats on your juicing! It’s best to leave out the coffee during your juice fast since caffeine is one of the toxins that you will be cleansing from. I wish you all the best on your cleanse!
I cant wait to start…. starting tomorrow, forgot the shopping list at home yesterday so was unable to get all the goodies….
Happy Dance…. my daughter is 11 months old and Im yet to lose all the weight, if I start now I can lose some of it before her first birthday….
Liesl, I’m sure you will lose a good amount of weight before her first birthday! Keep me posted and let me know if you have any questions! Cheers!
Started my cleanse today and I’m already hungry.
Remember Julia, there is a difference between hunger and cravings. Hunger is when your body is saying it needs nutrients. Cravings are when your mind is telling you to eat out of habit, or for the enjoyment of it. When you juice you don’t feel hungry because you are loading yourself up with nutrients. You’ll learn to differentiate hunger and cravings the longer you juice and when you are feeling hungry, you need to have a juice. Keep me posted Julia, I wish you all the best! Cheers!
Donnie are you on twitter ?
Yes Sunny, @justonjuice
Hey! Very good article. I am an obese guy and after failed success with strict diets, I feel juicing will be my way to go! Just a question though, I do not have means to a juicer. I was wondering if blending then straining the fiber is the same? Or does juicing really need a juicer? Thanks to any help!
Markel, welcome to JOJ and congrats on deciding to juice! While blending and straining isn’t exactly the same I’ve seen people get results by doing it that way. It’s best to use a juicer but if you cannot get one then try blending and straining until you can acquire a juicer. I wish you all the best Markel, keep me posted. I’m here if you have any questions.
Would it be OK to add Cyan pepper to the morning lemon & water?
Kittie, that’s a wonderful idea and it does add a kick to your juice. Give it a shot and let me know how you like it!
I notice you don’t have pineapple as a substitute or as any of your ingredients.
Any particular reason? I love pineapple, cucumber, lemon and ginger as a
morning drink.
Kat, you can always add some pineapple to your drinks. I typically add it in to a juice to give it a sweeter taste. Enjoy!
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Hi! is it ok If I make my huices in advance for a few days or does it have to be made fresh daily?
Jade, if you make them in advance you will probably want to freeze them since they will go bad rather quickly. It’s best to make them fresh. Cheers!
I am planning to start my juice diet tomorrow, however I cant stand the taste of ginger. Is there anything I can use as a substitute that would have the same nutritional value?
Caroline, congrats on starting your juice fast! Take a look at the substitution list to get some ideas for replacements. You can find it here: http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/ Good substitutions for ginger are lemon or radish. Cheers!
Just a quick update…
I am on day 5 of the juice cleanse and doing great. I started at 135lbs and am now 127lbs. Although the weight loss is great, there are other benefits that are equally, if not more important for me.
1) Acid Relux is gone: For the first time in 5 years I have not had a single instance of acid reflux! I suffered from this daily and took 3-4 Xantac, then switched to Prilosec when that didn’t work. I stopped taking meds after day 1. I don’t wake up in the middle of the night with a burning throat so I sleep better.
2) No sugar cravings: I was never a sugarholic, but now the thought of eating anything overtly sweet is unappealing.
3) No desire for wine: I used to have a glass or two of red wine with dinner each night. I have zero desire for it now. What to do with my wine cellar, LOL.
4) No bloating: My middle section used to feel very bloated, now it does not. Hooray!
There are other benefits too, but hopefully some of the above will inspire others to try the cleanse. I really encourage you to keep a journal of pictures and notes about each day so you can record the experience. It is also very motivating to see my transformation in real time.
Lastly, I thought I would share a couple of tweeks I made to the plan that seem to help me keep on track:
Lemon-Cayenne drink: In between breakfast and lunch and after drinking water I would have 16 oz. of Lemon-Cayenne drink. You can also have this any time. Recipe follows:
LEMON-CAYENNE DRINK
Juice of 1 1/2 to 2 lemons
cayenne to taste (I like 1/2 tsp)
agave syrup- 1-2 tbs. (optional-I only did this once, before I lost my craving for sugar)
Cashew-almond milk: Sort of dessert after dinner and before nightly glass of tea. Recipe follows:
CASHEW-ALMOND MILK
1 cup raw cashews soaked in water for 2 hours
16-20 oz filtered water
1 vanilla bean (scraped)
1-2 tbs agave syrup (optional)
Place all ingredients in blender or food processor and process until smooth. You can leave the little bits of cashews in the drink if desired. I strained them out to make it a true milk.
With labor day approaching I wanted to be prepared for the inevitable BBQ that we will have. I purchased some veggies to roast and will take it slow coming back to solid foods.
Good luck everyone.
BTW… Just started my juice diet. 1st day and counting!
Hi Thomas, I am on day 3 of my juice fast. I could use a buddy if you are still dieting. Let me know!
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Just finished ramping down meals for the last 2 days and prepared the first 3 days of juices in bags. Steamed veggies and tea tonight and starting in the morning. I have purchased juice cleanses before, but where I live it costs at least $125 for 3 days. I purchased all the ingredients for this cleanse for about 5 days for only $50. More effort, but hopefully worth it. Another prep note to add…I purchased different color drink bottles for each juice. I plan to make breakfast and lunch juices in the morning. Drink the breakfast juice at home and carry the lunch juice in a refrigerated bag.
I am on a long term fitness program and have lost about 40lbs through diet and exercise. Tonight I weighed in at 135lbs and took a bikini photo to memorialize my starting point. I will post again after the cleanse…
Fingers crossed I can stay on track!!
Good luck everyone..
Elissa
Will be grocery shopping tonight and starting the plan tomorrow. I will keep you guys posted with measurements, and weight. I’m also going to be having a juice between the meals as a “snack” since I run 3 miles for lunch and 2 miles in the evening. Thanks for all the input from previous comments, and I’ll be sure to let you know how it goes for me.
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ok, I think I already know that alcohol must be off limits but, can I have a glass of red wine at night on this?
no you idiot
Ok, I probably know the answer to this but, can I have a glass of red wine at night on this 7 day plan?
I’m trying to prepare my meals the night before in ziplock bags as suggested. Is it ok to slice apples and citrus the night before or only just before going in the juicer? I’m wanting to start this tomorrow morning…
Will i be able to gym or run durin the 7 days of the fast?
Will i be able to go to gym or run durin the 7 days ?
I did this for the whole 7 days, and you should be able to go to the gym, as long as you up your juices to 5-6 per day. I never felt weak nor tired. I did 3 juices a day and lost 15 lbs.
This might be a weird question, but I’ve been cleansing for 3 days now and have not pooped. Is it normal to only go number one due to the lack of solids or should I stop cleansing and eat fiber to go number two?
My experience with constipation: I’ve been juicing for 3 weeks now. The first several days, I was constipated. It made me worried, nervous, and scared. What I did, was Google “side effects of juicing diet”, and found that constipation was normal in the beginning, until your digestive system learns “this is what you’re gonna eat, so get over it”. I went to the drug store and talked to the pharmacist. He told me to buy one of the fiber supplements (Metamucil, Fiberall, etc.). I bought it in the “orange citrus” flavor. It doesn’t taste bad. It tastes like watered-down orange juice. After a couple days of taking this (following the directions on the canister), I finally pooped. After that, I was pooping regularly. What I also read online, was that your poop may be a strange color, or even “green”, because of all the vegetables. I hope this helps.
I want to lose 70 lbs in a year. Is this possible, and how frequently would you say I’d be able to go on this 7 day diet?
My family have a history of obesity, and I’ve let myself go for the past 2 years. I’m approaching 30 and am terrified of being as big as they are and losing out on healthy young life.
How would I go about implementing this 7 day juice diet into a regular schedule to achieve the best results but still not get seriously ill?
Wasn’t “Joe” from the movie “Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead” doing juicing for 60 days straight? I watched a ton of Youtube videos (search “juicing”), and some people do nothing but juice all day long, while others do some juice and then a solid dinner, and some do juicing for 2 weeks, then 2 weeks a health diet; then juice again, etc. One guy’s video shows him doing the juicing for 30 days, and then he started a healthy diet and he’s doing great. Go on Youtube; there are tons of videos.
I have adrenal fatigue. Now, I don’t know that this will be important to keep doing, as I have not experienced serious juicing before, but, for adrenal fatigue, it is pretty important to drink water with a little sea salt in the morning; and, maybe, even to add sea salt to food.
I could do that, I suppose, by juicing kelp; but, I have only ever seen dried kelp, so that sort of puts a damper on the idea. Not to mention that I am not sure what it would taste like, juiced, but, it sounds unpleasant. Do you know if juiced kelp is weird?
Anyway, assuming the Wet Kelp Fairy doesn’t deliver me some, every night, in my sleep, I might have to keep doing the sea salt thing. I am wondering if that would cause any problems. It doesn’t seem to me like it would, and, if I was doing it, I would kind of play it by ear, and, cut back or cut it out if it seemed unnecessary with the juicing. I just .. well .. don’t want to screw anything up, either way.
Arletta: Several of us started juicing at work. We’ve been doing it for about 3 weeks now. There are 3 women, 2 men, who are NOT doing a complete juice diet. They have juice for breakfast, lunch, & a mid-day snack, but they have dinner of chicken or fish, a green vegetable, and half an apple. Two of the women and both men use Kosher salt on their chicken, due to religious beliefs. They’ve been losing weight, and have not had any problems. They also feel 100x better than before. I did research online about juicing before starting this, and it said that some people only have 1 juice per day; some have 4; some have nothing but juice.
Need to lose about 10 lbs in order to pass an Army tape test. You think I can lose this amount in 10 days?
That shouldn’t be a problem. Ten pounds in ten days is very doable!
So is it healthy if I do this same recipe for 6 months?
No 6 months is not healthy at all it can cause serious damage ur body still needs protein remember that u can do 42 weeks like 6 months but not in a row
Wait, “Caroline” replied to you saying that your body needs protein. But when I’ve done my research on juicing, it states that many vegetables have a lot of protein, and that’s how vegetarians/vegans get their protein. So I disagree with Caroline.
When it says 2 kale leaves / is that like 2 packs/bunches of kale or say 2 stalks of kale? I’m going to give this ago this weekend.
Amber, its stalks of kale. Cheers!
My mom and i will be starting this week. Im very excited , we just waiting for our juicer to arrive 😀 Il be doing the 7 days and she will be doing one juice a day to ease her into the healthy lifestyle. Viva le fruit and vegetables ! #happyveggie
I am over weight teen is this a good idea for me to lose weight my goal is to lose 50/80 pounds in 6 to 8 months can and will this help?
Josh, I’m positive you will lose weight and do it before the 6 to 8 month time frame! Keep me posted and let me know if you have any questions Josh! Cheers!
On the 7 day plan I see garlic on the shopping list, however, it’s not listed in any of the recipes. What is it used in??
Amorales, the garlic are used in the Bruschetta Tang recipe:
2 Tomatoes
1-2 Garlic Cloves Peeled
1 Bunch of Basil (20 Leaves)
1/4 Lemon Peeled
Go really easy on the garlic though. I’d start with 1/2 to 1 clove and go from there. Cheers!
Is it okay for a teenager to juice longer than 7 weeks? Also could a teen that’s doing hardcore sports(gymnastics and football) and is already fit juice or will they lose energy?
Carmen, it’s best to check with a doctor on that. As long as the person is continuing to be healthy under the supervision of a doctor it should be fine for that long. Cheers!
Would lettuce or chard work in place of kale? My juicer handles them much better.
yes chard red or rainbow chard will work just as well,
I am finished with day 7 of this juice fast, and kind of want to go for 7 more. I miss chewing, but these juices are so nutritious, and filling, that I managed to finish the week strong and full of energy. I did tweak things a little here and there (added parsley and oregano from the garden to most everything and mint to some), but 3 a day, straight across the menu and switching top to bottom by day, I made it varied and never boring.
Nathan your comment generated this response. I juice a lot and love it, I stop juicing because the cleaning every time (3 times/day) was killing me. However, giving up the juicing was worse than the cleaning. Because you cant freeze or leave in the fridge for any length of time this was just sad to me.
I hate to be a commercial, but I bought a vitamix for 2 reasons. I dont want to lose the fiber and the valuable nutrients that most juicers make you throw away. And the best part I put water in the juice container and pulsate for 1 minute to clean!!
It cost more than my car but well worth the investment. it does everything but hop back in the cupboard on its own.
Lemons are a necessary ingredient in juicing unfortunately they can alter the juice dramatically. Try just a sliver and work up from there, it took me months.
Consistency is always an issue, many like the nutribullet. I tried it twice and didnt have any success, the consistency didnt work for me. Too chucky, and too thick yuke.
Be careful with your fruits they carry and lot of sugar. And so do carrots, I was going throuh bags and bags until i found out how much sugar they have.
My juicing doesnt seem the same without them, but I am pushing through it, have not found a replacement yet.
If you struggle through a 7 day juice fast, i suspect is the juicer. You are not getting enough nutrients to sufficiently satisfy your body needs.
If you jumped into a 7 day fast with no experience you are brave and my hat is off to you. Work your up to it. My first time I lost 10 pounds but by day 4 I could hardly get out of bed. My blood sugar was dangerously low
Juicing is a great alternative to overcooking, under cooking veggies and fruits. Unfortunately the juicers separate the pulp from the juice. I liked that for a better consistency but sadly losing to many nutrients, whole point of juicing.
what if i juice a bunch then freeze it? i hate cleaning my juicer and would prefer to do that as little as possible.
You definitely do not want to do that. Sadly, you have to drink the juice within twenty minutes of making it or it loses its nutritional value.
How much weight did you loose?
Thank you for this! Will start juicing tomorrow. Hope. I can do it.
I’m worried about my energy levels. Can I add a can of diet soda a day, just for the extra caffeine, or will that undo the good I’m doing?
uhhhhh its soda!!!!!!! it is literally the most unhealthy liquid sold on the market!
diet soda has been proven to be more harmful than regular soda .
I did the seven day fast and felt better than I have in years. I was surprised that I wasn’t walking around hungry all day, it was just the opposite….I felt satisfied and didn’t have cravings like I have when trying other options. I now juice twice a day (morning & night) and eat one healthy meal at lunch time and I have more energy and even my skin looks better. I would recommend reading everything about juicing and how to eat afterwards before starting this. I’m glad I did it and would recommend it to anyone who wants to detox in a healthy way. REMEMBER to drink lots of water.
I don’t understand. I thought apples are bad to eat during dinner time because of acid but how come these dinner juice recipes (sunset passion & green machine) include apples?
I’m not understanding why apples would have any bad effect for you regardless of when you eat them.
I started the Juice fast plan last Monday and I want to share with all the people here who wants to start this next Monday, my personal experience. This is what happened to me: I started the day off good, I had a Juice on breakfast, I had a little more juce as snack (because I was feeling hungry) then I had my “lunch” juice, then another “snack” juice… around 7 pm, when I was literally dying of hunger, I proceed to make my own creation juice (to add more creativity and different flavors, like they suggest here), and guess what! I started having the worst stomach pain ever! I was still hungry, but my stomach was filled of liquids, I was dizzy… and one hour later… I had to vomit. I spent two days sick!!!!
People, this is a warning: if you are not used to have regularly in your diet fruits and veggies.. PLEASE!!!! start SLOWLY! now, I learned my lesson, and I am doing one juice daily, maybe in the morning or maybe at night but JUST ONE! eat healthy, eat fruits and Veggies, and incorporate more juices to your diet slowly.
That’s why its really important to do a pre-cleanse.
What I like to do is 3 days before I want to start a cleanse I only eat fruits and vegetables to prepare myself.
I also do a post cleanse eating only fruits and vegetables again the day after and slowly start adding other solid foods back into my diet.
I really can’t afford a juicer, but I’ve seen a couple comments saying it won’t work with a blender, any tips on the best way to make do if a juicer is way out of your price range?
It wont work with a blender. I just bought myself a Nutribullet and now it’s better. I am doing juices for less than a week.. (on the 4th day I got the Nutribullet) I couldn’t take the juice so thick and gross as it was.
i just bought a juicer from walmart for $35 they aren’t that pricy
Just look on craigslist. you can usually find hardly used ones for $20-40
4 days ago, my daughter and I decided to try juicing. I told her I didn’t want to spend the big bucks on a juicer, we were going to hit the thrift stores in town. At the 2nd store, I walked out with a new-looking juicer, for $3. At the 4th store I walked out with another…for $3.00!
I couldn’t afford a juicer either, so I started looking on craigslist. Right away i found a Champion Juicer in great condition (even the original box was included) for only $50. And there was a lot more to choose from. Hope this helps :o)
My husband and I are starting this on Monday (July 7th). I think it will be difficult for me as I am more of a salt person than a sugar person. It seems that most juice is more on the sweet side. Is there something that will help with the salt cravings?
I read that you can add salt-free spices like cinnamon, pepper, basil, oregano, etc. Maybe those things can trick you into thinking you’re getting some salt. Just a thought.
I am wanting to start tomorrow however don’t have a juicer, is a blender or a food processor good enough?
Thanks
Annabel
Blending everything is nasty as you get all the pulp which will want to make you gag. You can do this but I certainly couldn’t.
Wait until you can get a good juicer.
I drank my second glass of juice today. It is so gross. I even peeled a whole lemon and put it in, still gross. I think I might need a lot of support.
Hi Mark,
Which one did you try? I really like the Bruschetta Tang, but I only add one clove of garlic. I also add a carrot and several celery stalks. I also keep tasting it as I go along.
Hope you are hanging in there:)
Going to start this on Monday ! Can’t wait, thanks for making it so easy. My question is about excercise , should we be doing any throughout the week of doing the detox? Thanks
I’m starting this on Monday too, fancy being my buddy? Check are progress , experience etc?
Yes! Definitely sounds good. Need some motivation. Have you got all your veggies yet? Just ordering mine for delivery on Sunday night!
How did you do?
Pilates, yoga,cycling and walking are good activities, down shift your workout both intensity and duration as you will be getting fewer calories, protein and carbs than usual. You want to conserve energy to help your body rest and keep your immune system strong.
Can I make like 3 juice “meals” at one time and bottle them and refrigerate them to have the next day or would they not be any good at that point???
From what I know, you want to drink the juice immediately or it will oxidize and lose its nutrients. It depends what kind of juicer you have. If you have the more expensive kind that don’t cause foaming on the top of your juice, it can be stored easier for up to 2-3 days. But you want to seal it in a jar or something if storing it.
I make all my juice in the morning for the whole day. I scoop the foam off the top and put it in jars.
I want to join 7 day juice diet program. Can you please let me know how it works. Thanks-Vina
Hi there…I’m reading up on all of your comments and replies as I’m thinking of doing a cleanse and am just wondering if it’s safe to not be including some form of protein…either in food or powder form? Do we not need this in our diet? I also realize that this is suggested for a week, but if you want to go longer than that is it safe? Also, how do you begin introducing solid foods again afterwards and not gain back everything? Thanks for your time and answers!!! Cheers, Paula
1. The is protein in fruits and vegetables. You do need protein in your diet. If you’re worried about losing muscle mass, add more protein to your diet.
2. It is safe. If you start feeling sick, just stop the diet.
3. Don’t eat too much.
I plan to start my juice diet tomorrow morning, however I hate the taste of ginger. Is there anything I can use as a substitute?
Can you do this with a Ninja?
Can you also add seeds like chia, hennep etc?
And maybe a good idea to combine the lots of water besides the juicing with some fresh mint leaves, cucumber, ginger of lemon? It teasted really good to add one of those to the water!
Just wondering how many calories around about are you intaking each day if you have the 6 juices?
Can I make all the drinks at once for 1day or do I have to make them as I need them. How do I store them
I do have a juicer the question is I don’t do fruit because I am allergic to fruit. I do know that there are vegetables that have vitamin C etc in them. because ive notice on the breakfast plan everthing is about fruit. Is there a way I can supplement the fruit for something else. I really need some answers so I can start my program.
I use a lot of beets and carrots in the am, with cucumbers, ginger and celery
Hello! I am so happy to have found this website because it stated that I can substitute spinach and brocolli for kale. We do not have kale where I am from so I have never been able to utilize recipes with kale. So, please help me. Exactly how much brocolli and or spinach do I substitue for 2 leaves of kale, 4 leaves of kale, 4-6 leaves of kale as in your recipes? Thanking you for your time and your reply.
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I’m on my forth day juicing and I have lost 6 pounds. I am a 26 year old man, 5’10 and weighed 192 lbs before starting. I am now at 185.2 lbs as of this morning. I’ve followed all of these recipes and also downloaded an app on my phone called JUICING that has some better tasting recipes as well. I did however “cheat” a little each night. When I get home from work, instead of juicing my dinner I would eat a small salad instead. I am to do this diet for 1 more day then over the weekend, watch what I eat and ONLY drink water (a lot of it). I did notice however with all juicing recipes that it doesn’t taste the same if you let it sit in the fridge overnight :-/
I worked this out to be around £55 per week? no way I can afford that.
I worked it out on the Asda website it came to just over £25. I think that might be easier for most people.
Can you stay on this diet for an entire month?
So how much weight do you really lose in 7 days? How long do you do this before you see results?
That depends on how much water weigth you are retaining and how much you have to lose. a normal diet you can safely lose 2-3 lbs in a week but people have lost up to 10 juicing nad from other diets. If you only have 10 lbs to lose you may only lose a couple. I have a bad lymphatic system so I tend to drop more when I do a cleanse (I retain toxins and water weight) so I tend to lose 7-10 lbs and once I lost 12 lbs in the first week but tappered off in the next couple weeks when I added solid foods.
Earlier this year I did the master cleanse. I was going to do it again, but the smell and taste of lemons turns my stomach. I did loose a lot of weight on the diet. How does juicing differ from that? Is one better then the other?
So, I just finished my full 24 hours, it’s been really tough considering I work the graveyard shift. But, I’m starting my 2nd day and already I have a headache and I was so weak today that I just slept instead of drinking my 3rd cup of juice. It’s gonna be a long 7-days!
Hope you make it and the headaches have subsided. I get them bad when I start a cleanse but they do go away by day 3 for me. Good luck you must be in the home stretch now. I start mine (again) on Friday.
Lol… I’m just about to start mine and your comment made me laugh so hard. Oh Gosh, considering I’m a foodyyyyy
What can I swap beats out with? I do not like Beats…. and Suggestions.
Beets* Sorry for the Miss Spell.
I am on day 2 now, and I thought day 1 was almost too easy. Now that I am on day 2, I am extremely hungry. Is it because I used a lot of fruits in my day 1 drinks? I understand now, after reading more articles, that I should be doing more veggies than fruits. But the fruits taste so much better?
how many times to you juice 6? or 3?
Just leave it out and up the Kale or spinach a little or go with another root veggie like extra carrot, sweet potato (1/2 per beet), radish (2-3 per beet). Beets are excellent source of a lot of vitamins so if you can tolerate a little (1/2 or 1/4) try putting a little in. I don’t care for the taste myself but I do not find it over powering if just 1.
Hi,
Any ideas for what would be a good substitute for cucumber?
THanks!
Caitlinagnew if you go to this link there is a list of substitutes. hope it helps good luck….
http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/
Try Zucchini
Celery…if that does not work for you then romaine lettuce. Usually a veg made mostly of water.
what is the substitutions for Blueberries
I want to juice for 60 days.. Can I use this plan weekly?
I plan on starting this Tuesday, but I do not have a juicer, so far I’ve been blending everything and still seem to get the same results. This way I can keep my fiber too. Is there a difference?
I just started today (so I’ve only been through the breakfast one)
It turns out to be quite a lot – it’s three glasses. Combine that with another two glasses of water it says I should drink with each shake, that’s a ton! I don’t really see myself doing this more than three times a day (at best). Is that ok or too little?
Hello! So I just started the juice fast today, and I’m a little worried because I am starving! I did the lemon and water first thing, then had my first juice around 7 am and the water right after, and now it’s only 9 and I’m ready to eat everything! I wanted to save my midmorning juice until 10 am but I may have to drink it now. I guess my question is, what if the 6 juices aren’t enough to hold over my appetite?
If u want it, drink it! Its all good nutrition anyways
Did you eat really healthy before starting the juide diet? Asking, because Dr. Fuhrman says that what most people consider hunger is just withdrawals from not eating the unhealthy food most people are used to eating. As you continue to juice and flood your body with nutrients the “hunger” may subside because the body is now getting what it really needs. But if you already ate really healthy then this wouldnt apply and maybe you are really just hungry. Hahaha.
Hi Courteney. I did this type of juice fasting a while back and intent to do it again. You will be tempted to eat everything because the food is an addiction we have programmed our bodies to consume every day. With the juice you’re getting all of the same nutrients you would through eating solids and more except it’s being absorbed immediately being in liquid form. That being said it’s best to look at it like quitting smoking or rehab. It’s going to suck. You just have to stick it out until the sucky part passes which, like the article says, is 3-4 days afterwards. I know when I did this I had an incredible amount of energy after the initial suckiness passed. The way I was able to get through it was by drinking tons of water. The water makes you feel full. Also keep yourself occupied constantly so your mind is on something else. Don’t go around people who are eating or cooking foods. Try not to watch commercials or even tv because people are eating on it every 2 seconds. It will pass and your body will thank you for it!
Any particular reason for using Granny Smith apples over another type of apple? The only thing I can figure is that maybe they have less sugar content?
I always use Granny Smith apples. I prefer the tartness and the consistency is always superb in my personal opinion. If you have noticed, G.S apples the meat of the apple tends to be on the crisper side, while other varieties I have found have been a bit too mealy for my personal preference. I also strongly believe that the tartness of the apples makes the drinks taste better. I do not care for Galas, Red Delicious, or the other varietals; not that they are a bad apple, so to speak..but I just happen to think all of my juices taste better with the tarter apple. I also do not use much fruit in my juices. I really enjoy using all the vegetables as much as possible. I also only put fruit in my morning juices. Not taking in natural fruit sugar in after 11 am. The sugar early on helps to kickstart your system and gives you a healthy boost of natural vitamins and minerals and with the natural sugar you get a bit of a ‘high’ so to speak. But, after a certain point I stick to all veggies. I hope this helps you!
Good Luck and Happy Juicing!
-W
I don’t have a juicer but I have a nutria bullet can I use this???
I really want to try this 7 juice diet, but I was wondering how will this affect me because I have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and acid reflux? Also, is it a good or bad idea of doing this for a whole month? I never tried a diet before
Hi just a quick question it properly sounds silly but do you put the fruit and vegetables row in the blander? Thanks
No Gina, we put them in a juicer if we are juicing. Cheers!
hello.
should i mix all those fruits and leaves together? it will be like cocktail right? or should i choose each of the fruits?
Morning glory – i will choose only apple to juice it? or i will combine all from the list?
thank you
Umahmedvik, you will use each ingredient on the list, unless you are diabetic then it will be wise to choose only one fruit. Cheers!
thank you – i will try this today
last, can i still drink coffee? im a coffee addict
Sorry, no coffee unless you drink decaf and you drink it plain without any creams, sugars, honeys, milk, or sweeteners. But that kind of defeats the purpose of coffee. Drink unsweetened green tea but keep it to a minimum. That way you’ll still get a little caffeine. Cheers!
Thank you! Im on my 1st day so far i dont feel hungry but a lil’ headache….
I’m 15 and 118 or so pounds, if I do this juice fast will it affect me and help me lose weight? My goal is 110. (I have to be a certain weight for modeling) but yeah, I have school and I was just wondering if I would have to use the restroom.. Like a lot and if I would be too exhausted to focus during classes.
Thanks!
I am starting this detox tomorrow ….. I plan on doing it for the 2 weeks. What I was wondering is … can I use any of the recipes that are listed or should I stick with the ones that you purposely listed for the detox? If so …. how do I know which ones to use in the morning, afternoon or evenings? Thank you in advance for your help.
Okay guys….I am going to do this…I need to do this…I will check back for support. My body hurts all the time, high blood pressure..you know the story.
I have 150lbs to lose! This is going to be my starting point! With the Lords help and this plan, I have great confidence that I will be on my way!! Going to the store tonight to get ingredients!
you got this, i’m going to start to after a documentary i’ve watched on netflix
This is great. Working on a grocery list now for a Monday start. Can you recommend a recipe for a 400 calorie juice. I need at least that amount of calories for my meds.
Thanks,
Kev
Thank you so much Donnie !!!
Have lost 15lbs so far and it couldnt be happier !!
You dont have to starve yourself to lose weight !!!
Jeff,
How long did it take you to shed 15 lbs? I just started, any tips?
Thanks,
Ami
I am on Day Seven of 2 week fast, feels good, thank you Donnie, you are awesome.
I’m on day 4, I’ve been really lucky with no head aches, lots more energy and feel really well. I do wake up hungry but as soon as I have my lemon water hunger seems to go?
I’m doing this to lose weight, if I do it for 7 days what do I do next????
Hey am I suppose to double the grocery list all of the items for two?
McElroy, for two people you should double the list. I wish you all the best!
Started Today…… with great expectations……
On day 3! All is going well. Very slight headaches when I started, felt a little fatigued and in some what of a fog mentally and a couple of times felt nauseated. BUT! I did feel the energy from time to time, I slept better. I miss chewing on some tasty food, but I’m not hungry at all. My mind is clearest it’s been in awhile today. We’re going to keep it moving forward!!
when it says ginger how much and how do you do it
One inch of Ginger Root, just cut it and throw it in the juicer!
Can I exercise on this juice diet?
Kimberly, you can exercise just don’t overdo it. Listen to your body and don’t push yourself too hard. It’s best to let your body rest and recover during your fast. I didn’t do any exercise during my fast but started immediately when I went back to solids and had really good results even after the fast. Cheers!
How much will a weekly shop cost me? That looks a lot from initial inkling.
I just went shopping and got what was suggested for a half way trip. Now, I also had to look at the recipes and grab some of the stuff that wasn’t listed. Like ginger, lemon, and beets (I did forget the blueberries so I’m gonna be stuck with jolt juice until I can convince myself to go shopping again). Just that cost me a fair amount. $31 and I didn’t follow the shopping list suggestion fully because, frankly, I don’t have the money to drop one just one trip. So, I’d say it’s fairly expensive. Even more so if you buy only organic- I didn’t.
If you consider what you might spend on groceries and dining out anyway, it’s really not that bad…
I’m on day 4 of my 7-day juice fast, it’s been a mission. I had to go to number 2s about ten times yesterday, haha, I’m constantly thinking about food – even dreaming about it, in the evenings I’ve had major headaches and felt really nauseous, I hope that’s just the toxins coming out and this evening I feel better, I’m looking forward to the abundance of energy as I’ve been quite lethargic the last couple of days, I’m really missing my poached eggs on whole-grain toast I’d usually have for breakfast, haha, I suppose I took food for granted before this fast, I just want to eat something, anything, even the mince I cooked up for my dog the other day smelt appetizing! Did anyone else have these intense cravings? Last night I dreamed I was having a nice thai red chicken curry!
Hi NatDev, I haven’t felt like that at all during the 5 days, however before I started this detox I drunk detox tea for two weeks so perhaps that was when I got rid of majority of the toxins.. I finished my juice detox now, I did a 5day detox. I’m doing 2 days tomorrow and wed and then every week as well for as long as I need to. I like how I don’t have to worry about food preparation as it takes very little time and effort to make the juices!
Hi Kasia, am I able to prepare my juices in the morning to take to work, they would be kept refrigerated. Also roughly what times do you have the 4-6 juices. Thanks heaps
I’m on day six of a ten-day fast and for me, the worst day was the first…the first night, to be exact. Headaches, whole body ached, restless legs, horrible! Every day has been better since. Down 8.5 lbs, feeling good (though I did manage to catch a cold! Ugh!)
Hang in there, it gets better, and you’ll be so glad you did it!
Did you excercise along with the diet?
Heather–The first night was also awful for me. I’m on day 3 but I’m still not very energetic. Are you eating any fruit without juicing it?
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Hi, am I able to prepare my juices in the morning to take to work, they would be kept refrigerated. Also roughly what times do you have the 4-6 juices. Thanks heaps
So do you think these drinks would be ok to drink after sitting in a lunch bag with an ice pack from about 7 am to lunch time (12) ? Or will they have gone bad by 12? Also, Can I make them the night before for breakfast and lunch?
does this shopping list do 2 people or just for 1????
Becky, this shopping list is for one person. There are 6 recipes for you to choose from and enjoy! I wish you all the best! Cheers!
Reading these posts have given me more motivation. I’m at my witts end with my overweight problema and I am pretty tired of feeling and lookingso much older than what I truly am. On my way out right now to get the items I need to jump-start this project. Wishing myself willpower, that’s what I need.
ok day 1, finding it hard. Tried the Bruschetta Tang for lunch and it was so disgusting!! the morning glory this morning was nice!This could be the longest 7 days ever…..
I’d try doing a little creative substitution if you find a juice not to your liking (I loved the bruschetta tang, btw!)You really don’t have to drink just those juices. You can either concoct your own, or do a little searching for others (rebootwithjoe.com has a lot of good ones, as does juiceathon.blogspot.com) the whole idea is to just do fresh fruit and veggie juices, trying for an 80/20 veggie/fruit balance.
Good luck!
Hi everyone!
Just wanted to update you. I’m on day 5 and I’ve lost 6lbs so far. I feel great, only had a headache once
Today is my last day, but I’m going to juice twice a week until I reach my goal weigh 
Keep at it, it’s worth it 
Day 1. All I can think about is food! I will power through. Worried I won’t be able to make it 7 days. Fingers crossed though!
I’ve started today too – just did the grocery shop. Sad when things that are so good for us are so jolly expensive
very determined to do this & nice to know someone has started the same day as me
Hey Kasia
Few months ago I have done 7 days JOJ and I have lost 7lb in a week. On my day one today and planning to lose as much as possible. Good luck to you all
Hi,
Ive started my JOJ today…. and ive quit smoking… im coughing like a sheep cuz ive quit (withdrawal symptoms)
I was juicing my morning glory and I found that all the kale leaves didnt get juiced it went to the waste thing
The drink actually tastes nice and im quite suprised…. any suggestions on the kale leaves?
Thanks :))
What type of juicer do you have? If you have the same type as me (single auger) then I tend to juice all the kale first followed by something hard like a carrot. I find that it helps juice the kale down and then the carrot pushes through into the waste.
Hope that doesnt sound too weird!
Thanks for the reply. I finally managed by using your trick. Thanks so much!!
So…I am prepping for a wedding next year and I am finishing up law school. With law school came some bad easting habits, but I was fortunate not to gain a lot of weight, like 5-10lbs. But I have had a tough time kicking my bad eating bass and training my body to like healthy foods. So I have been desperate to try a juice cleanse or any sort of cleanse in order to readjust my body. I want to try a short cleanse first, and then possibly try a longer one, like 21 days or so. Is 3-4 days a good trial run or should I just go straight to 7 first?
Also, my fiancé got me a juicer for Christmas, and I have no idea how to use it or what type it is… Once he set it up the box and the directions went missing haha.
On day one! I’ve had a mean green and sunset passion so far. To get rid of the taste i drink it through a straw and follow with plenty f water afterwards. I’m planning to put my results on my instagram, if you are interested please look at kasia_sia on instagram.
Im on day one too! Ive done a cleanse around the same time as last year so hoping this year wont be so bad. Last year, Im completed 7 days so this year im planning on 10. Who knows, Maybe I will do more!
Missing food already.. Day 1 sux
Rebecca we can do this 😀 Day 1 is almost over for me as I’m in UK and its almost 9pm 😉 How much did you loose last year?
Day 3 girl! going strong.. Im in Canada so Im 7hrs behind you, but im orginally from the UK, I used to live in Greenwich, London.
Last year I lost 10 lbs in 7 days and following that I followed a vegan diet for 3 months and lost another 10 lbs.
I went back to eating a vegetarian diet but kept up not eating any animals. So this year planning on the same thing. Its day 3 now and im down 4lbs.
How about you?
Thank you so much this is fantastic ? I am going on a detox soon and was looking for instruction on how to go about it.
Hi.
This may be a silly question but, would it work the same if I just blended the ingredients and made a smoothie type thing?! As I don’t have an actual juicer.
Thanks, Megan.
Hi there, I am not an expert, but I read somewhere it is not the same. Drinking juices aloud your body to use the energy cleaning you inside, if you blend the veggies and fruits your body will use energy processing the fiber you are putting in with the smoothie. That is one of the reasons why it is not the same.
Thank you for your inspiration, this site is worth it’s weight in all the precious stones and metals.
I came across the site from a friends recommendation.
I had a few hiccups over the past few weeks when attempting to start the seven day juice plan, birthdays or other social gatherings blindsided the good intentions. And there was always the late night snack attack. Since discovering Just on juice, I realise the “cravings” I used to have were mostly being thirsty but then, reach for nutrient poor snacks or, we decide it’s a loaded plate of something bad to munch!!
I finally decided, and started last week Thursday.
The site helps and guides you with great recipes and encourages you to put your individual slant on them too. I enjoyed most of them to be honest. I thought of food a lot of the time, but actually looking through recipes with pictures and drinking another juice or water helped enormously.
I feel lighter, healthier and ready for my next task. It was not easy, but anything worth the results is never easy.
How often do you recommended repeating this plan? I’ve got a target weight to achieve.
I start eating solids tomorrow, what is recommended so I don’t shock my system too much? (I was going to steam some fish and veggies.)
Thank you again,
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On my Third day now of this diet and I can see difference on my belly. It is very hard but I will keep going as I know I will see the benefit. Having to go to the loo more often than normal! Some of the tastes of these are not nice, but drink a lot of water after to get rid of the taste. I would recommend to drink it very fast rather than slowly.
Hello, I was wondering if it is okay to do hard exercise and drink protein shakes while doing this plan. Also, is it okay to do this plan for two/three weeks in a row or is that too much?
Thanks in advance!
It’s recommended that when you exercise, do so lightly, especially in the first few days, though it would be best to avoid protein shakes during the extent of your juice fast. You can definitely do this plan for a few weeks, though. The longest I’ve heard people doing it is 60 days.
Hello there I’m 26 years old and currently 15 1/2 stone. I will be starting this diet tomorrow, so will keep u posted on how we’ll I’m doing to try and get people involved. If anybody comes across this message and want to ask me a question on how I’m doing or feeling to try and help them make a choice on wether to start a juice diet, just ask. Thanks Paul.
Hi Paul,
My name is Jenn I am thinking of trying this juice diet i am going to be 30 this year. I want to lose atleast 30 pounds and I will be happy
How are you doing with this juice diet so far? I did the Herbalife for about 3 months and I lost 20 pounds but it was $200 every 2 weeks. So I stopped doing. I missed eating real food too lol. But I will be trying this juice diet by next week for sure.
Hello,
I have just came across this website and I spend over an hour reading through the comments. I have been thinking about a juice detox for a while now but I never had guts to do it… I have always had problems loosing weight, I’ve been on a diet pretty much since I remember. I’m going to be 27 next month, I currently weight 85kg (13st 5lb) and I’m 170cm (5ft7), my bmi is 29.4 making me overweight and very close to obese. Ideally I would like to loose 2 stones, time isn’t an issue, I’m happy to loose weight slowly and keep it off. Juice detox sounds like something that would kick off my weight loss
Since January I have been drinking fruit and veg smoothies on and off pretty much every other week for a few days. Using a blender wasn’t ideal so I purchased myself a juicer, it came on Saturday, this morning before work I bought lots of fruit and veg and I’m starting my juice detox on Friday (that’s when my boyfriend is going away for a week, making the time for juice detox just right). I will update you all on my progress
Im sure you have been asked this before. For the blueerries, can I get a bag of frozen berries and thaw them before juicing them? Will this work?
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I’m starting this diet today!! Wish me luck!!!=) well have started!
I’m on day three of the 7 day cleanse. I feel great and have an abundance of energy. last night I was pretty hungry and felt a little bloated but that thankfully has passed. This morning I woke up feeling great and feeling like I can make it the full 7 days
Hello, i just recently bought a juicer and im planning to do this 7 day deetox menu. Am i not suppose to eat/drink anything but the juice recicipe?
This is day 2 for me and I’m getting some cravings. Day 1 was pretty easy for me but today I did not like the juice “concoction” I took for lunch and it’s making me want real food again. When I get home from work I’ll follow the recipes as they were tastier. Thanks for such a great blog.
I am glad I read what everyone experienced before I started. I was able to understand that this is temporary and stick to the plan. Today is day 1. I wanted solid food most of the day, but resisted. The absolute hardest part was cooking my son diner lol…
Do I have to use a juicer, or can I just do veggies/fruits in my vitamix? Do these “smoothies/mixes count as juice if you only use the ingredients listed(veggies/fruits only-nothing added)?
Hi my name is shelby I would like to try and start juicing I was looking at your 7 day plan I just have some questions
1: your recipes that you proved how many juices would 1 recipe make? ( how many glasses?)
2: I work different hours all the time could I make a juice for my lunch and keep it in the fridge or do they go bad real fast? (In other words do I need to drink the juice right after I make it?)
3: should I exercise while I’m fasting?
If so, should it be a heavy work out light ect…?
Thank you
Hi my name is shelby I would like to try and start juicing I was looking at your 7 day plan I just have some questions
1: your recipes that you proved how many juices would 1 recipe make? ( how many glasses?)
2: I work different hours all the time could I make a juice for my lunch and keep it in the fridge or do they go bad real fast? (In other words do I need to drink the juice right after I make it?)
3: should I exercise while I’m fasting?
If so, should it be a heavy work out light ect…?
Thank you
Please does anyone know what can I eat after the fasting??I dont want to give my body a shock after 7 days of juicing..any advices?
http://www.cru.org/training-and-growth/devotional-life/personal-guide-to-fasting/11-finishing-your-fast.htm
This website has VERY good information regarding fasting safely.
This link is for “Breaking a Fast” specifically, nut I recommend at least skimming all of it.
It is written for the purpose of Spiritual Fasting, however the nutritional info is good for all to use.
Just introduce food very slowly. I would start with soft foods. I always start with my gluten free yogurt and work my way from there.
It best to start eat fresh fruits and vegetables raw coming off of the juice. Continue to keep your self on a healthy lifestyle diet after the 7 days of juicing. Work juicing and eat fresh fruit and using the solid parts from the juicing for blending together a sugar free smoothy. After another week start instroducing nuts and berries. Then introduce fish and chicken but keep it light keep it healhty to maintain the progress you’ve made
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What you need to understand is that if you go longer than the 7-10 days your ability to move waste will become lazy due to the fact that all you are ingesting is liquid. If you go longer and then start to eat solids you will become extremely constipated because your bowel has not had to work in a long time.
Be smart about this and only start with a weekend cleanse if you have never done this before. Then you can clean up what you are ingesting during the week and then you can try a 7 day fast.
Be smart about this people, your body is meant to eat and you are meant to chew which is another problem from drinking your meals. If you want to substitute one or two meals eventually with juices thats fine but you also need to eat solid foods and chew.
Also if you are thinking of nothing but food while doing this you are not getting all the nutrients you need so check what you are juicing. If you feel you need more protein then get a really really good protein powder to mix with your juices.
If you dont read labels and teach yourself about ingredients then all the juicing in the world wont help you.
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It best to start eat fresh fruits and vegetables raw coming off of the juice. Continue to keep your self on a healthy lifestyle diet after the 7 days of juicing. Work juicing and eat fresh fruit and using the solid parts from the juicing for blending together a sugar free smoothy. After another week start instroducing nuts and berries. Then introduce fish and chicken but keep it light keep it healhty to maintain the progress you’ve made
Is it safe to do this juice diet for longer than 7 days? I have a lot of toxins I need to filter out and worry that it may not be enough.
What symptoms should I expect the first three days?
Thanks I look forward to getting started!
do it for 7 days. go the rest of the month eating normally but healthy. then do it again for 7 days the next month. dont go more than 7-10 days at a time. just do it for more months.
Hello, I am on day 3 of 7 and I am unable to have a bowel movement. What sort of things can i drink to help with my constipation? Thanks
Hello,
I just started my juice fast but I get a diarrhea after each juice I drink. I’m following the 7 days plan recipes. Is this normal to have GI problems at the beginning??
I appreciate your response,
Erika
should i peel the cucumber? something on the Morning Glory juice is really sour is this because i did’n peel it? or is the kale?
I had trouble w/ the kale being bitter so I replaced 1/2 of the kale w/ romaine and/or cabbage.
I don’t peel my cucs and have had no problem.
hey I am on day 6 of 7.. I have lost 8 pounds so far. wanted more but a loss is a loss. I thought this was going to be easy but its hard. I was thinking bout food all the time was hard to to eat solids. but as the days go on gets easier. might do 14 days now I aint sure will see on day 7
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Is it okay to exercise on this? And I mean a pretty intense workout regimen.
Can I prep all my juices in the morning and freeze them?
You can Pearl but it’s better not to freeze them. How long will you be out and away from your juicer?
Not sure what I’m surpose to put for info in the above boxes, sorry. Hello all, I am going to be doing the jucing asap. Due to constipation quite bad, tired of using fiber, meds, nothing keeping my stomach colon intestines clean, terrible weight gain and have all the other systoms, fatique, no energy and more, what I’ve been feeling like this for close to 3 mo’s is worse then doing the juicing. So, I need to puchase a juicer? I thought I read you do not have to use a juicer, is this so?
Sandra, you’ll need to have a juicer for a juice fast. Take a look at http://www.justonjuice.com/juicers as there are 3 juicers there that should fit any budget. Any of the 3 will suffice for a juice fast. Cheers!
Hi Y’all, I’m really interested in doing a juice fast just to feel better about myself, but i don’t have a juicer, what kind do y’all use, or recommend me getting? preferably not one that is expensive please! Thanks so much!!!!
Dylan, welcome to JOJ and congrats on planning out your juice fast. Take a look at http://www.justonjuice.com/juicers as there are 3 juicers there that should fit any budget. Any of the 3 will suffice for a juice fast. Cheers!
Well I am almost done day 1, it was a little challenging trying to over come cravings and spells of feeling hungry.
But I stayed focus and reminded myself of the positive outcome. I’m excited to take on day 2. Of the challenge..
I was wondering if I could do this cleanse for more then 7 days and do it for 10 instead ?
I am on day 2. My tummy is going cock-a-hoop and I am hungry!! I feel light headed and not great. However I do feel totally unbloated and i’ve had a few compliments that I look like i’ve lost weight, which I am putting down to being less bloated. I will stick with it…
I am day 3 and I feel amazing, but doing my routine workout was alittle harder on my body than usual so I just did an easier version, my headaches were pretty bad for the first 2 days and have subsided today making me able to get out and smell the fresh air, I am grateful for this new change, my body is feeling lighter and I feel happier…taking this day by day 1 juice at a time
Im on day 2 cravings come and go nothing major tho. I do have a headache been here all day but was too be expected since I was semi addicted to coke and now my body is wanting the sugar. Looking forward to tomorrow hopefully headache will be gone. I do find it difficult to have more than 3 drinks a day feel like I’m forcing myself to drink them and feeling worse for it.
Hello everyone! Is it common to feel like you are going to throw up or throwing up? I got sick last night after my first day of the juice cleanse, and today I am feeling sick and my head hurts pretty badly. Is there any way to make the headache cease or at least make it better?
Are you thoroughly cleaning your produce. You might have some form of food poisoning. If it’s just simply headaches. I’ve heard that’s normal.
I’m ending day 2 I have not experienced any headaches or severe hunger pangs. I do four 16oz juice and plenty of water in between. I also drink twinnings ginger and lemon decaf tea. I do crave bread and rice more a lot right now but I’m generally ok. Does that mean I am juicing too much?
good stuff
you may be sodium deficient.
You might be experiencing dehydration which is abselutely normal. I would advise you to try drinking alot of water to help the body hydrate and easily udjust to this major change. Goodluck
Starting the fast next week, my mum has started this week. My mum adds wheatgrass powder to her juices, I want to know if this could hinder any potential weight loss? Thanks in advance.
hello everybody!
today is my 7th day! i managed not to cheat all week, however it was my week off work. i found first two days quite hard (headaches and cravings), but day three and onwards was fine. all together i’ve lost 9lb. on day one i was 177lb, but i am 5″11 tall. i did it mainly to detox my body and a weight loss is a nice side effect. normally i go to the gym 4 or 5 days a week and i am doing weights. i stopped for the time of the juice fast, so i can’t wait to work those muscles.
i wish you all good luck with your juicing- be active, be healthy and be happy!
Quick question, it’s just one juice per meal, per day, right?
lol sorry, I am just confused and I saw that you’ve done this already. (:
What was it like going to the toilet during these 7 days? Did you end up going more? Did it effect your stomach?
Help PLEASE! I am brand new to this stuff. I am using the magic bullet rather than a juicer. I tried to make the Morning Glory and there is no way all of that product fits into the magic bullet! Am I supposed to make it in batches, or do I just cut down on product? I used only one apple, most of a cucumber, and only parts of the grapes, blueberries, and some broccoli (don’t like kale or spinach). But I ended up with a huge, frothy drink, that looks like it is going to be more than enough for breakfast. I’m imagining that with a juicer, so much of the product goes to pulp that maybe you need all of the ingredients.
Anyone?
Hi Dina,
There’s actually a good spot on this website that explains why a blender won’t work for a juice fast.
Take a look: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
you’re supposed to use a juicer, not a blender. read the answer under the juicing questions link called “can I use a blender”
hey Dina!
I’m not sure how your magic bullet works, but it has to separate the juice from all the pulp. thats why mixer is not good for juice fast either. you can use a part of the products, juice it, than put already made juice into some container or jug. than you can juice the next part of the products and so on until all is done. each juice you make should be 16oz or more. juices are very frothy, but i like the foam
hope that helps!
i like your simple intro to juice fasting. i have done numerous juice and water fasting over the last 45yrs. I see a lot of info on different combos that are prohibited, and it can be cumbersome and confusing. I am embarking on a month fast, however, i like your approach for the first wk.
Hello, thanks for all the info and motivation. I tried to do 7 days but couldn’t, do to a personal issue that came up unexpected. But I did do it for 3days and I lost 7 pounds and man it feels great and I can tell the difference in my clothes and pictures. I loved it and yes the first two days were the most difficult for me, on the 3rd day i could smell food and didnt crave it any more. Am going to start tomorrow again but now I know that if I did 3days I can definitely do a lot more. Going on my journey of losing 100 pounds and I know I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13
Oh and yes like VG says praying and reading the Bible a lot more is the real secret to help you get through the difficult times when you crave for solid foods.
I am not into cucumber? what can I used instead of cucumber?
Hello, I have heard that is it pointless to juice the night before ( example for breakfast) and then save it in fridge and drink in morning because the juice losses all nutritional value. Is this true? I been doing this and I would like to make sure I am doing things correctly. To juice in the early AM seems like a alot of work since I work very early in the morning.
Thanks
No, it is not true. Fresh juice will last at least 48 hours if kept in the refrigerator. I put the juice in a tightly lidded container. I often make juice for the entire next day, and take it with me to work.
Hope this helps.
Hi Everyone,
I am on day 4 and I feel great and have lost 5 lbs. Yesterday I experienced a headache, but not today. I vegetable juice in the morning for breakfast, fruit juice in the afternoon for lunch, and vegetable juice again in the evening for dinner. I also drink 10 onces of water every hour ( I put myself on a water schedule to remind me to drink water). I am also starting a light exercise regime (mainly treadmill or 1-2 (12 minutes) mile walking in place exercise DVD). I will probably juice for 10 – 14 days. One important thing that I do everyday while fasting is I pray and read the bible. I want to become the best that I can be on the inside as well as on the outside. I wish you all the best and safe juicing!
I started juicing yesterday.
I feel great! I recently went raw vegan so I think it has added in the ease of just juicing.
Sounds like everyone is doing great thus far. Keep it up.
Day 8….Getting through the weekend was hard. We went out to eat and even though I thought the salad was light I felt kinda sick afterwards. I’m trying to ease my way back into food, so I will try a salad with protein for lunch. Still juicing for breakfast and dinner.
Im on day one, and Im looking strengths to continue with the fast.
Day 2. I feel like I’m in a bit of a daze. I just want to sleep. I am craving solid food, especially because I’m getting snacks and meals for my 3 year old son today. My partner is on day five and is looking and feeling great so that’s keeping my spirits up. I am definitely down a couple pounds already. I’m trying to remember all the people in the world who have no choice but to “fast”. Onward.
I am on day 5 but I think this might be my last day. I have lost 5lbs. On day two I lost but on day three I gained. did anyone else gain or is it just my scale Now I am steady losing again. I feel good about this juice fast because it made me realize that I can say no to pizza and other food, yesterday I watched my family eat pizza it was hard, but I did it. So I am excited to start eating but choosing good foods and minimizing the bad foods.
Hi, STeph,
I lost 3 lbs almost right away and gained it right back. I’ve lost it again and now. I’m on day 6 and have only the lost 3 lbs. Maybe the scale will say good things tomorrow.
I am on day f4. On the first day I lost 2lbs,on the second day 3lbs, on the third day 1lb and on the fourth day 2lbs. That is a total of 8lbs. I am really encouraged and hopefully I will complete my seven day juicing
Day 5! I feel GREAT!!!!! I don’t have a headache and I weighed myself and I’ve lost 10lbs!!!! I’m motivated to keep going! I will complete the 14 day fast. For all of you that are just starting stick with it! The results are worth it!
Day 5:
two glasses of juice from morning
Energy level : Feeling good
Attention : Fine..can concentrate well at work
Craving for solid food : very minimal
Manish
I recently did a total 7 day juice fast using only green juice. I lost a total of 19.6lbs, I also dropped my Triglycerides from an alarming 638 to a managable 323. Wouldnt say that I noticed a big energy boost, but that fact that I feel much better about myself gives me energy in its own. I am still juicing for most of the day but im not making a small low carb meal for dinner. I highly recomend doing this if you really need that jump start to a new lifestyle!
Waoh! It is great to have lost 19.6lbs in seven days. Please can you let me know what green juice is made of. I will be grateful
I mostly just did Morning Glory, Mean Green, and Green Machine.
Hi there, just wondering what kind of “green” juicing you did. Is there anywhere where I can get some of those recipes or what did you follow?
thanks
Day 4:
Morning and afternoon is fine. Drunk two glasses of juice from morning
feeling OK…energy level OK [ i need to keep my self motivated instead of feeling great from inside]
less craving for solid food
Manish
Day 3 still feel tired, and have a headache not sure I’m getting enough calories. I ate a banana this morning after not feeling full from my juice and water. I hope this gets better soon 14 days is looking really hard.
hi all, this is my 12th day, i did say i was gonna do 2 weeks but i feel so good that i may just carry it on for a while, i have 32 pounds to lose and have so far lost 11 pounds, when i first started this i struggled and still struggle every now and again with wanting food, i also had a bad headache on day 2 but thankfully i didnt get it till late in the evening so i went to bed, it was gone on the third day and i havnt had anything since. I will admit, i have caved here and there with food, and had a salmon fillet and a bit of chicken because i have found that its not sugar im craving it meat, i dont think this has done me any harm and its still keeping me on trqack with juicing. It honestly does get easier with the juices, u stop cringing at the thought of one more pirece of celery and can start drinking them quite happily. I also worry about wether im getting enough calories or not as i have only been drinking 3 juices per day (along with green tea and water) but im sure my body will let me know if im not getting enough, but i have started having a small fruit juice an hour before bed just to increase the calories abit. I assure you, try stick with it if you can, i feel great, i cant believe how much energy i have, its a bit like a natural high, good luck…it will be worth it x
correction…its my 10th day sorry
My 12th day of juicing. Mostly green juice. Lost 13 lbs. In the morning I take Metamucil and capsule of Omega 3 oils (as I did before this reboot). I put water and ice cubes in my green juice and carry it around in a big 2 liter thermos. In the evening I like carrot and apple juice (sometimes I add other fruit in the juicer). Trying to keep my fruit juices under control
. Craving for food is there but it’s tolerable. Only hard part is when I sit down with my family for dinner.
Another 7-8 days and I will be at Weight Watchers life-time membership weight. No more paying monthly dues.
I’m making transition plan now – you can’t just go to regular food right away. Looking forward to some salads and soups. One more week to go!
That’s nice Miro…you and other members are my inspiration to continue journey
i am at day 3
Manish
Day 2 is rough. I was planning on going for 7, but I might stick to 3. Wish I would have eased into this.
Hi Friends,
Today is my third day….already had two glasses of juice and will take two more
I am feeling
1) fatigue- seems losing energy
2) Not able to focus well @ work
3) craving for food continues
Hoping that this phase will over soon…Want to continue this journey for at least 4 days and then will determine next course of action
Manish
that will all get better very soon, you will still crave food im sure, as i still do but try to put it to the back of your mind and put your foot down with yourself, your focus will vastly improve very soon along with your energy levels
Day 2 is also tough. I’m hungry and thinking of eating a salad with a small piece of chicken breast. I’m going to try and get through today…hopefully Day 3 will be better.
2nd day and like Manish am craving food you can chew. Thought about food most of yesterday so hopefully after a day or 2 this will get better. The odd thing is, I am not hungry. Even after I didn’t drink the dinner juice because i didn’t like it. Concerned a bit that I am not eating enough calories. Only had 3 juices yesterday. Takes so much time that making more than 1 for each meal seems to take forever. Oh, well, on i go.
I started my juice fast yesterday and it was tough, but I made it through it. I did get a headache and I’m hoping Day 2 will be a little easier.
Hi Donnie
I wanted to do Juice Fasting for long time and here i am.
today is my second day….Yup it is hard
First day was hard…I took 3-4 glasses of Juice
Second day …yes i do feel craving for hot solid food[Pizza etc..] but i want to continue journey….i already took 2 glasses of juice
I am 35 year healthy old main
i am mainly looking for
1) reduce my weight 10-15 lbs
2) increase my mental focus and will-power
3) increase my physical stamina to enjoy life
Wish me good luck
Manish
Started Day 1 today. Was shocked with the ingredients that it actually tasted good. Was even a bit sweet. Not a big fan of ginger but will try to get past that. Agree with other comments that the success of others is very motivating! Crossing my fingers I will have the same results.
I have psoriasis and I’m going to start juice fast tomorrow. I am looking forward to it and hope I can make it for 7 days total or more
This morning I was temped to eat breakfast. I got on the scale and saw where I had lost a total of 7 lbs since starting. This made me more determined. We have a local Farmer’s Market sponsored by the city each Thursday. I had only 10 bucks and was able to buy 6 cucumbers, 5 kiwi fruits, 1 cabbage, 1 bunch of beets, 8 large carrots and 1 bunch of celery. Thank God!
I’m fasting today with a friend and will start my juice diet on Friday, Feb 14. The fast today is juice and water only, as a way of seeing if I can stand to do without any solids for 7-10 days. Yikes! I love this site because you all are offereing support and insight. Kudos! I’ll be back to check in ;=)
Hey everyone.
Just a quick question I have been drinking lemon water all day, I think that’s been keeping me full.
Is it ok to drink lemon water throughout the day or should I just drink it in the morning and just replace fresh water?
Thank you
on day 4 of my cleanse, lost 4.5 lbs so far, i hadn’t used the bathroom for the first 3 days which is unusual for me so i had to drink a laxative tea to get things moving, if this is your first time juicing it gets easier after the first 2 days
Enemas are good when fasting, but especially if the bowels aren’t moving on their own. Enemas clean the colon so that the poo doesn’t just sit and become toxic since there is no fiber to push it out.
I have never tried juicing. But do I add water along with the fruits and veggie?
Typically no. However, if I find that a mix is a little too strong I will add a very small amount of water….maybe 1oz.
I am 90kg. And have some sort of Diabetic as well. If diet juice is safe for me?
Regards
I’m done with day 6 of a juice fast, going to do at least 10 days. It’s going fairly well- I feel good and am not even very hungry, but I’m disappointed with the results. My starting weight was 164.5 lbs, and by day 3 I was at 159.5 lbs. But now I’ve not only stopped losing, but have gained at least a pound back, and don’t understand how, on a completely liquid diet. The only thing I can think of is that I started doing a little non-cardio exercise (stretching, pushups, situps, weights) a couple days ago, and might have gained muscle mass, if it’s even possible that quickly. I really can’t believe I could have gained it from calories, from too much fruit or something. I’ve been having 4-5 juices a day, and most of them are pretty foul from being so packed with veggies. But either way, it’s a bummer that I didn’t keep going down like I thought.
The juicing is a huge undertaking, preparing a massive amount of veggies/fruits and cleaning the machine over and over again. Ugh. I probably wouldn’t have started this if I’d known it’d be this much of a hassle. I also got a mild cold a couple days ago, but I’ll be damned if I’m quitting this far into it.. hopefully it doesn’t affect anything.
Good luck to anyone else taking this on too!
Hey Dan, I think it is fantastic that you’re committed and have started juicing! It’s a fantastic way to detoxify your body and stay healthy. But the 7 day detox is just a detox, you won’t lose a whole bunch of weight on it. If you are looking to lose a lot more weight (although it doesn’t sound like you need to) I would highly recommend the “17 day diet” by Mike Moreno. It is fairly easy to follow, and it “tricks” your body every 17 days into revving up your metabolism by adding new foods. It’s awesome. I lost 12 pounds in the first 17 days, and that was fine for me so I skipped to the last cycle – maintaining.
Dan,
Your weight loss sounds pretty good for your weight. I’m on Day 6 of my detox and have lost 11 pounds. I started around 235 lbs though. I’m only lifting weights at the moment as well.
The prep and cleaning does does suck, but it’s only temporary! Stick with it.
I am starting the cleanse tomorrow! I am currently 142 lbs! I will post back on February 15 and give y’all an update on my weight!
I started juicing today but I think I did it wrong. I followed the recipe but it made about 32oz. Will drinking that much several times per day make me gain instead of lose?
My first was juice two days ago, I only made half and it didn’t even fit into the cup that came with the Breville juicer. Well I used two bunches of celery (mean green juice) then yesterday I googled “what is a stalk of celery” and I had used two whole celery plants and a stalk of celery is only one rib. It not only tasted nasty It made a lot of juice. Now I know
What could be a good substitute for lemon? I’m allergic to lemons
did you by any chance get an answer for this, im allergic to lemons aswell
Ginger, Grapefruit, Lime, Raspberries, Strawberries
Found it here along with a bunch of other replacement ideas: http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/
On day 3. Doesn’t seem like i’ve lost any weight.
How much exercise needs to be done with this detox to loose 5+ pounds?
Would it be ok to use frozen fruits? I live in the Midwest and good quality fruits are not always available or are pricey this time of year.
yes, frozen fruits are absolutely ok! some argue that they can even be more nutritious than fresh fruit due to their nutrients being “locked” in during the freezing process. some fruit (depending on the type, where its being transported to and from) can loose nutrients due to the transportation process. research babe!
Hi! I’m starting my juice fast tomorrow. I was wondering how often one can do such a fast. Say, a few times a year, once every three months?
On day 7 today juicing only. Lost 8lbs in the 1st 3 days . Started my period on the 4th day no wright loss since is this expected?? Feeling great though.
I started this morning with the morning glory recipe. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the drink was. Lunch I did the mean green. It is indeed mean. It was bitter at first so I added a few carrots. I got so full.
I have all my meals planned and marked in a ziplock bag. I am keeping a journal. Around 11 I started experiencing a headache but I think that is because of no coffee. That is how committed I am. I always start the morning off with coffee.
For dinner I am preparing the sunset passion.
I hope I stick with this. In the past I would get bored easily and lose interest. I am enthused right now.
Thanks for this great site. I have done juice fasts in the past but got away from being healthy so am at Day 2 of my juice fast I just started.
Can I use a half a lemon instead of a quarter which you state in your juice recipes?
Also am I ok to drink lemon and hot water throughout the day? Or should I just stick to the one in the morning?
Can I add honey to my morning lemon water?? If not so why?
Can I add honey to my morning lemon water??
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Also I’m creating my own juices is there any method / difference in creating a breakfast or lunch or dinner juice? Thank you for your help.
Hi Donnie Please can you share some more juice recipes. Thank you.
So…heres my first day.
I did a 15min workout when I woke up, usually a lot less but had to go out and buy groceries.
Anyways, I’ll be keeping my progress posted.
Can someone tell me how much to workout each day?
I was planning to work out thrice a day, each session of 30 mins…
1st day went well, worked out quite a lot and was drained by the end of the night….and felt dizzy so had a little cereal :/
2nd day today, had a decent amount of my morning juice bt its lunch time now and I’m STARVINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
Hey Sanz, I just finished a 7 day cleanse. I work out 1 hour each morning so I do what you feel comfortable with but don’t over do it. If you are doing the 7 day to cleanse or detox it’s not recommended to drink anything but the juice, it defeats the purpose..no cereal
I also felt a little dizzy, tired, headaches, starving the first couple of days but after that I felt great. Although I did a different program that allowed me to drink 6 drinks throughout the day I still lost 20 pounds. Probably a lot of water but I feel great. Remember to drink water, stay hydrated..no soda or coffee. Good Luck
Hey Andy thanks for the feedback.
3rd day and I woke up this morning wanting to quit; but I made it through
Had my morning juice and did a 30mins stair climbing workout.
I’m not drinking sodas or coffee, but I have black tea it helps with the headache…is that okay?
I guess its just tiring to make the juices…or I dunno but I don’t feel like drinking anymore…I guess its the loss of appetite..
And wow you lost 20 pounds in 7 days?!?
Congratulations! 😀
If I use a blender with the recipes will it do anything for me? I don’t have a juicer and I know it won’t be the same, but will there be no benefit at all?
Hi, I’ve done the juice fast before and now I’m doing it again with my mum and my sister in law. I need to know if it’s ok to do the juice fast while on antibiotics?
I have been on this fasting for 3 days now, what do i do about tiredness and headaches cuz its killing me. Another symthom am getting is that i cant use the bathroom. PLz let me know if am on the right path or not.
Headaches should go away. I use 1/2 inch of ginger root in my morning and evening juices. That makes you go. I also drink lots of lemon water (1/4 lemon on cup of water). It has very high cleansing properties. If that doesn’t work you should drink a “Smooth Move Tea” http://www.puritan.com/coffee-tea-719/smooth-move-herbal-tea-008127?scid=3763&cmp=gpl-_–_-008127&CAWELAID=1782917836&cagpspn=pla&gclid=CPPAuYukpLwCFdJhfgodbkoAmQ
You must go at least once a day otherwise I read that the toxins can be reabsorbed by your colon. Good luck! You will be happy at the end
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I am getting started juicing on 2-1-14. I am going to do a 14 day cleanse with the hope of losing weight and eating healthy.
Anyone have suggestions on the best tasting juices to help me into the program?
Wish me luck,
Jeff
Hi Jeff. Here are a couple that I use. 5 ribs celery,1 cucumber, 1 green apple, 1 cup of kale, 3-4 romaine leaves, a handful of spinach, 1 oz of lemon juice or this one 1 green apple, 2 beets, 5 large carrots, 1 1/2 tb of ginger, half a lemon. Now these may taste a little strong at first but stick to it. Stay away from all but a little bit of fruits. Fruits taste good but have lots of sugar which will not promote weight loss. Iam not a dietician or pro in any way or form. Im just someone like you that is trying to lose weight and eat healthy so these are from my experience. I’m currently on my fourth day and I’ve lost 11 pounds. Good luck to you
Hi Jeff
Like you I have made a commitment to start on 2-1-2014. I purchased a juicer, did a whole lot of research and now I am excited about starting. I lost so much weight on the Adkins diet, but due to a family health crisis I put the weight back on. I will be following and hopefully we can encourage each other.
I have purchased most of the groceries and just need a few more items.
Hi, I have been juicing for 3 days and the juice I always begin with is beets, carrots, apple and ginger. it taste good and its a good cleanser. But as I look at this site I’m going to try all of his recipes because they seem to be flavorful. Good Luck!
i am sooo excited! my hubby bought me a juicer for my birthday and i am going to do the cleanse. starting on tuesday cause i need to go grocery shopping. will start with 7 days but if i can handle it going to go longer. wish me luck!
So excited to start a 10 day cleanse!!!! I tried the mean green juice today and love it. I will be starting around Feb. 4th after I go grocery shopping. Has anyone done a 30 day cleanse or longer? Just curious if it works or not and if the weight stays off if you stick with healthy habits.
Hi Trina
I am currently on day 10 and intent to go for the full 30 days and see what happens then. I have currently lost around a pound a day. I think the weight does stay off only if you continue with a balanced and healthy lifestyle. I found out that someone I know has done a 100 days juice fast and lost a third of her body weight which she has maintained. Good luck and enjoy your journey it is a learning curve!
I am on my 2nd day. Feeling tired and bit hungry. But is lunch hour so I am struggling, needless to say can’t wait to go home since hubby decided to support me by not cooking any meals at home. But I had a great night sleep last night. Wondering if the juicing was the reason. ???
Consentida, I am on my 10 day, doing great!! Do not give up!!! The first 4 days are very hard to cope with, I did notice that on the 5th day, I wanted solid foods!!! Do not know why, but I have not given in!! My headaches have gone away, I do have energy!! My hair and skin look and feel different!! If you need motivation, you will find it here!!! There is always plenty of support from everyone
hang in there. Good luck.
hey, I found this website and it has really motivated me to start juicing! I am currently 5ft11 and weigh 64kg (which is all fat, im looking to lose the fat and eventually gain muscle!) but I have found it hard to lose the weight i want just from dieting and exercise.
so excited to see how this goes! wish me luck and goodluck to everyone else starting out on this plan! 😀
Annie, good luck!! This really does work!! You will see.
Hi, am on my 2nd day. just wanna ask if its normal that u dont poop in 2 days but am always pee. Thanks. By the way, I follow all ur recipe and so far so good. I super love the taste. Have a good day to you. =)
Some people will Pee more i ask my father who is a Juice nutritionist because I am pooping non stop he told me that it depended on how clogged up with a mass of soiled waste. If you did not have a lot of solid wast come out day one then day 2 may be a poop free day after the 3rd day you might want to be ready for the unknown because if you are compacted with soiled wast day 3 is usually day it brakes down and comes rushing out. I just want to tell you if this is your first juice fast watch out for a few things. i am not tiring to be gross. #1 don’t think the little farts you have had during the day are going to be just gas play it safe because a little fart can be a wet one without any warning and make a mess. and number 2 Know were your bathrooms are were ever you go! and 3 always have a change of underwear and pants. Now after your first fast your next one will be more regular
What is the different between a smoothie texture than juice if the ingredients are the same? I only have access to a blender. Any suggestions? Can I do a fruit and veggie smoothie cleanse? If not, why not?
I was wondering the same thing so I Google searched “Can you juice with a blender?” and read what I found. Here is a quote from what I found on one website and after that is the website where I found the info. I hope this helps! “I’ll say it again, no! The reason you cannot use a blender for juicing is that a blender does not separate the fiber and pulp from a juice like a juicer does. A blender simply chops up and blends whatever you decide to put into it. A juicer on the other hand will separate all the fiber and pulp and give you only the juice of the fruits and veggies you put into it. When you are on a juice fast you have to eliminate all of the insoluble fibers from your diet to give your digestive system a much needed rest and cleanse from all of those dirty toxins that you’ve been feeding it. So, if you’re still wondering, can I use a blender for juicing, read on!” http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
Do yo know of any juice cleanse with sauerkraut
Looking for a way to incorporate Sauerkraut in to the juice cleanse. Any recommendations?. Thanks
I started today but I have also been doing insanity for the past three weeks can I continue doing insanity while doing this juice diet?
Hi, just wanted to know if we are allowed to have soup?? Really want to start 2moro so will be going shopping after work!
No – soup is not a part of this cleanse. Happy Cleansing!
Hi Ayesha! Good luck on your cleanse! On the 7-day juice cleanse, it’s ONLY juice. No solid food including even fruits and vegetables. You have to juice them to get the full nutrients they provide. I actually look forward to my juices now! Weird, I know. 😉
I have started day 1 of juicing after a very busy festive season! I am looking forward to feeling energised and ridding my body of toxins!!!
I start my 7 day plan tomorrow and I am very excited but extremely nervous. any advice?
Hi Anna! I hope you’re doing well on your cleanse so far! My advice would be to STAY STRONG! For me, Day 5 was the most difficult. I ended up caving and eating something unhealthy.
But I’m back on track now and trying to make up for it. Make sure to drink LOTS of water in between your juices and make yourself extra juices if you get too hungry. Good luck for the remainder of the cleanse!
I’m on 1st day of detox..Start off today by juicing 1/2 lemon (peeled) and mix it with 12-16 ounces of warm to hot water. COntinue with the Morning Glory and Mean Green for Breakfast and Lunch. I also prepared Lemon Mint Infused Water. So far so good except the frequency of toilet visit has increased. May I know if all I can drink are just juices? Can I have oats in the morning or hot chocolate (without sugar) in the afternoon? How about yogurt? Please advise. Thank you
can you juice bananas?
you cannot. it just converts the entire thing to pulp and yields no juice. i tried it yesterday.
Hi Denise! Unfortunately bananas don’t produce much juice. I have found that you will get A LOT of juice from cucumbers, oranges and apples. Pineapples would probably give a good amount of juice but I have not tried them yet. Pears also are a good choice and mangos work well too.
I’m starting my cleanse Monday and I’m wondering if I can make all my juices for the day to take to work? I know I’m suppose to drink them as soon as I make them but how do I do that at work?
Hi Shannon! What I did during my cleanse was prepare everything the night before my chopping up my fruits and veggies and putting them in a freezer bag so I could juice them in the morning. I did this for both my breakfast and lunch because I didn’t want to haul my juicer to work everyday. I hope that is OK with Donnie.!
I’m on day 4 of my 14 day fast and I am exhausted! I’ve been following your recipes. I’ve done it before and remember being full of energy. I didn’t think it would affect me but I’m menstruating this week. Could this be the cause or am I just not juicing enough. I’m having a 20 oz juice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I’m also having about 8 oz in the afternoon. I’m drinking about 80 oz of water a day as well. I’m down 9 lbs already!!! Thank you so much
Hey what are you doing to loose weoght so fast?
Day 1. So far so good.
Hi Donnie, Where does the majority of weight lose occur in the body during this fast? I would guess that it is from emptying the bowels out and perhaps a little bit of rubbish from the liver and kidneys. Would I be correct in assuming that sustainable weight loss (ie body fat) as a result of the fast would be minimal. I am at the end of day 2 of the 7 day fast. Thanks in advance.
I’d really like to try this but I was wondering if I could make most of my juices in the morning and take them with me to work? I work all day (usually 10 hour shifts) and have no way of making juices at work. We have a fridge btw.
That’s what I did during my juice cleanse, Christina. Taking my juicer to work everyday would be a PAIN! I juice my breakfast and lunch in the mornings. And juice when I get home for dinner. Somedays were hard between lunch and dinner so I would advise to make a third juice in the morning to hold you over. Good luck!
Hi.
Day 1 today of a 7 day plan. The thought of ginger turns my stomach (it takes me back to morning sickness days) … can’t even stand the smell, so there’s a challenge before I start.
Why aren’t banana’s or strawberries included in any recipes please?
Thank you
They are not “hard. ” enough for the juicer. You can use them in a blender for smoothies.
Hi Kelly! If you don’t like ginger, you don’t have to include it in your juices. Bananas don’t juice well. I’ve been using strawberries in some of my juices. But it’s important to have 80% vegetables and 20% fruits. Donnie also mentions that you don’t have to follow his recipes exactly. You can change it up and make substitutions. You can read more about that here: http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/.
Hope you’re doing well so far! Stay strong! Day 5 was the toughest for me.
I’m on the final day of my 10 day cleanse fast and let me tell you my experience.
First of all, I feel tremendous. I was never out of shape but had put on some unwanted pounds since Thanksgiving until the new year and I wanted to see what this cleanse would have done for me. at 5’8″ I was a 152 dude. So not heavy, but if you saw my frame it’d make sense.
For some reason I was nervous about starting this cleanse. “Will I pass out? Will I get sick? Will I be irritable?” My advice to you, just start the damn cleanse. It’s not nearly a big a deal as you may think and it’s perfectly healthy.
Anyways, I ended up losing 9 lbs in 10 days by very stringently following this plan. I did not eat any piece of food, drink anything other water, smoke, etc. Just juice.
I lost 4 pounds the first day, 2 pounds the following day, then stabilized, then lost a pound a day until today. 9 total lost pounds.
I was not a really unhealthy eater prior, so perhaps that played into what I’m about to say next, but the cleanse portion of this fast did not last long, maybe only the afternoon of my first day. After that I felt all of the energy everyone talks about as you come through the painful part of the fast. This was not a big deal for me at all. I felt as good on day 2 & 3 as I do now.
Now for the hardest part. The weekend. My weeks are so routine & scheduled that it’s easy for me to plan a juice fast like this. But the weekends are tough because that’s when people are most likely to overeat, cook delicious BBQs, drink wonderful beers, etc. I went to a football playoff party and drank juice and water whilst everyone gorged themselves. It was tempting, but anyone even somewhat strong-willed will be just fine. Be prepared for people to taunt you by waving delicious treats in front of your face (as my girlfriend and mom both did). Don’t worry they aren’t evil, they know my constitution.
After 10 days I can say I don’t want to lose anymore weight. I’m full on skinny now and my holiday gut is gone. If you’re way overweight, I’d recommend going the full month though. I’ll most likely gain some weight back but not return to previous habits. I will be juicing once a day from here on out.
Thanks to Donnie for being as accessible as he is on this site. It’s been a fantastic resource for me.
Good luck everyone!
day one: is it ok to drink meals very slowly, like over the course of the morning?
I started off with the hot lemon juice this morning then “breakfast” but I didn’t drink it all at once. Am I supposed to down it?
thanks
Sabrina, you should finish a juice within 15 minutes as it will get absorbed within that time frame. You can make smaller quantities and have more juices throughout the day though. Just listen to your body and have juice when you are hungry. Cheers!
What is the best recipes for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner? Going to try the 7 day plan on Monday I have never done a juice detox so I hope this works!
Kimesha, any of the listed recipes will do you just great! Just make sure you are having a juice when you feel hungry. You will probably go through 4-6 juices per day so feel free to try out many different recipes. Cheers!
Hi! Today is my 5th day and I am finding this day to be difficult as well! Gosh I wanted solid foods!! But I did not give in, I will weigh myself on the 7th day. Good luck everyone
Hi Lisa! I’m starting day 5 tomorrow. This morning I weighed myself and I had lost 7.5 in 3 days! But I’m not sure if my digital scale is right. I weighed myself a few mins later and it was a different weight! I got so excited.
I’m tired of being hungry. Smelling food is KILLING me! I’m trying to stay strong but I was thinking about making my cleanse 5 days instead of 7. :\
Hi Tangie
good luck
I know it is difficult, but the more I see that I am slimming down, I do want to keep going! I have not weighed myself yet, but i can tell I lost weight, so I am going to keep going, also coming here to the blog, keeps me motivated
Lisa,
I’ve lost 4 lbs in 4 days! Like I stated in my earlier post, my scale was playing a trick on me!
I’m on day 5 now and I’m feeling good. I’m still hungry but it’s not as bad. I do miss chewing food though! There have been a couple of times when juicing, that I wanted to take a big bite out of the fruit! 😉
Good luck to you! Please keep us updated on your progress.
Tangie, congrats on your weight loss so far! One way I helped to ease the chewing thing was to chew some sugar free gum every once in a while. As long as you don’t swallow it, it will help with the lack of chewing.
Lisa,
I am very disappointed to say that I did end up caving on Day 5.
I was so RAVENOUS! And I didn’t do that great on Days 6 and 7 either. I’m so bummed out! So this week, I’m trying to get back on track. I only lost the 4 lbs but plan to lose more. Ughhhhh. I feel so guilty. Please don’t judge me! I hope you did better than I did! 
Lisa, hang in there and stay focused. Congrats on day 5! It’s only going to get easier from here on out. You are probably on the tail end of your detox, it will pass soon. Thanks for keeping me posted. I’m looking forward to hearing more updates! Cheers!
im om day 6 ;ost 9 pounds
last night though i ate some cauliflower does that mean i must start over
Danny, congrats on 6 days of juicing and nearly 10 pounds lost!!! That’s really amazing and I’m happy for you. No need to restart or anything, just hop back into your juices and you’ll be fine! Keep me posted on your progress. Cheers Danny!
Hi
I on day 6 of fast have lost 9 pound so far
Last night was hardest day i had i ended up eating bowl of cauliflower does that mean i need to restart the fast over again
Danny, congrats on 6 days of juicing and nearly 10 pounds lost!!! That’s really amazing and I’m happy for you. No need to restart or anything, just hop back into your juices and you’ll be fine! Keep me posted on your progress. Cheers Danny!
Hey guys,
just said I’d let ya’ll know, I’m on day 9 of the juice fast plan and have already lost 10lbs, have to say I found day 5 the most difficult, but stuck with it and am finding the results absolutely amazing, my body must have been crying out for this!! Keep up the good work it gets easier x
I am on day 5 and I feel like eating something right now !!!!! But I am determined to continue. At this point I am not going to throw away all the sacrifice.
Julia, you have the right mindset! Stay strong and be determined! Day 5 can be a tough one but it will only get better from here on out! Cheers!
Jay that is fantastic! Congrats on day 9 and 10 pounds lost already! You’re doing great!!! Keep me posted and let me know of your progress every few days. It’s amazing what fresh fruit and veggie juice can do for our bodies! Cheers!
in how many days?
Megan, that comment has been deleted. It was a spam comment that got past my spam filters. I do my best to make sure all the spam is caught and kept off of JOJ but every once in a while some of them slip through the cracks. It was an advertisement for some miracle weight loss supplement with no reviews, comments, or proofs. Cheers!
Hi, thanks for this website. It’s great. I have been only on juice, strictly on juice since Sunday and today is Tuesday. TOday it was very hard so I had some fennel with apple cider vinegar olive oil salt and pepper and some kale heated in the microwave (with vinegar oil salt and pepper). I cheated but I didn’t eat anything processed, jjust vegetables. SHould I start ALL over again with the juice fast or should I continue juicing as if this was my 3rd day? Thanks again
Ambra, just focus on getting back on the juice. Remember you are doing this for your health. Just don’t make a habit of eating solids all the time
You’re doing great Ambra congrats on day 3! Cheers!
HI Donnie,
your story inspired me to go on a 14 day juice fast. I am on the second day I had gained 2.5 pounds. I am following the recipes on your site. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Pepper, are you using a juicer or a blender? Also, don’t weigh yourself daily as your weight fluctuates. If you do weigh yourself make sure it’s at the same time every day. It’s best to weigh yourself first thing in the morning after you use the restroom but before you have your water or juice. Cheers!
Hi! Today is my second day! Are these recipes the only ones we can use for the juice fast or can we use the ones on the other tab as well?
Mayra, the recipes on the plan are there as a guide. You can use any recipes you like! Cheers!
Hi Donnie,
I am really interested to start the 7 day juice fast, but i am a working girl I’m in the field for about 8 hours. I have no time to prepare it on lunch time or dinner time. Is it ok if i prepare my juice for lunch and dinner in the morning? would the juice spoils if it will notbe taken after juicing? Thank you very much.
Cathy, it’s perfectly fine to prepare your juices in the morning and bring them with you. Just keep them in airtight containers and store them in a refrigerator or an ice chest. They can keep for around 8-10 hours this way. Cheers!
Hi Donnie,
I started the 7-day cleanse today and I already have a headache! I know that is one of the side effects but I didn’t think I would get one on the first day. It’s not too bad of a headache but I’m worried about what’s to come. :\ It’s possible that I’m being paranoid since I’ve read other comments about feeling tired, achy, unfocused and having headaches. Wish me luck for the next 6 days! Thanks for this site! It’s very useful for us beginner-juicers.
Hi! This is my 3rd day, feel very fatigued, headache not too bad, I am so determined, I tell myself over and over again! We can all do this
Lisa, congrats on day 3! You’re going through detox and it will pass very soon! Stay strong and stay motivated! You can do this!
I had headaches the first and second days only. I am on the 4th day now. Good luck
Hi Julia
thank you! Going on 4th day! Feeling much better!! Good luck as well.
So, I’m on day 3 and I’m actually feeling pretty good so far. I haven’t had any major problems. I’ve had a very dull headache, I’ve been FREEZING and a bit tired and I’m urinating more often. And of course, I’m hungry but it’s not unbearable. But overall, I feel pretty good.
One more question…Is the weight we lose mainly water weight? Thanks again!
That’s great Tangie! Congrats on day 3 and feeling good! You can take tylenol or ibuprofen for the headache. Some people do get cold on a juice fast so it’s not uncommon. The more you urinate the better as that means your fast is going good. The majority of toxins and weight are released through the urine. As with any diet you lose a combination of water weight, fat, and muscle. The majority of weight comes from fat and water weight though. Cheers!
Tangie, headaches are common symptoms when one goes through detox. Take some tylenol or ibuprofen to help. Some people do get bad symptoms during a fast but it’s not the norm. I wish you all the best Tangie! Keep me posted on your progress. Cheers!
I started today and my juice is not thick at all. It almost has the consistency of water. Good luck, Mick!
sorry 3 posts it must be the hunger
Not worries Mick. Make sure you are using a juicer and not a blender. If you’re using a juicer what brand are you using?
I have posted this once so sorry if it appears again
I have just started today and have a quick question.
Does anybody else feel the juice is too thick, should i be adding water?
Male, 44, 6ft, 211lbs
Thanks for any advice
Mick
Mick, are you using a juicer or a blender? Your juices should be about the same consistency as water. Cheers!
Hi All,
I have just started today and have a quick question.
The juice seems very thick, i did the mean green one first. Is it best to add water as i struggled to drink half of it.
Male, 44, 6ft Tall, 211 lbs
Thanks for any advice
Mick
Sounds like you’re blending and not juicing? A juicer is required to make these recipes
Mick, are you using a juicer or a blender? Your juices should be about the same consistency as water. Cheers!
Hi all,
I started my Juice Fast today for 7 days, really looking forward to the cleansing and weight loss. I’m currently 159 lbs and 5.7″ I carry my weight well however the heaviest I’ve been so hear goes.
Hoping to get back to 147 Ibs which is my average weight.
Thanks for the plan and tips, have a good day everyone
Karen (UK)
Karen, welcome to JOJ and congrats on starting your juice fast! I’m sure you will hit your goal fast! Keep me posted on your progress. I’m here if you have any questions. Cheers!
Hi there
I started just juice diet today 13/01/14. I need to ask if there is a recipe that I do not like and only found two that I really like can I use just those recipe until I finish my juice diet.
Michelle, it’s fine to just use the two recipes that you enjoy. Another idea is to take the two juices you enjoy and experiment with the substitution list found here: http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/
I like to take a juice I enjoy and replace one or two ingredients to see how it changes the juice. Sometimes I find that the juice is much better this way. Cheers!
If I do not have a juicer, will a blender work just as well, or no? I just am not able t afford a juicer at this time, and I am really wanting to hop onto this weight loss journey. I am 21 years old, and I am very overweight. Because I am so tall, no one believes me when I say I am 260 lbs. I really hope that this juice fast will help me get some good starting results!
Hey Annie! If you have a pretty decent blender, that WILL work for a juice diet. Just keep in mind that blending uses the entire fruit/veggie, where juicing leaves only the liquid and disposes of remaining fibrous solid portion. Technically, you get more health benefits from using the entire fruit/veggie, it’s just harder for most people to drink, so if you can manage to get it down, you go girl! I’ve tried both, and what I’ve seen from my blended juice, is that it kind of separates. So you have juice on the bottom and more of the frothy fiber on top. If you can’t deal with it like that, just buy a cheap mesh strainer and pour it through that! Hope that helps! Happy juicing
You would get more nutrition if you were to eat or blend a whole cucumber as opposed to juicing one. But when you take a look at a juice recipe it’s nearly impossible to eat or blend that amount of food every day. Plus each gram of fiber contains 4 calories and when you add that up throughout the day it’s a lot!
Hi Annie. I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news but Donnie has mentioned numerous times on this site that you cannot use a blender for juicing. Below is his response to that question:
Q. Can I use a blender?
Juicing Questions Answer – A juicer and a blender are two different creatures. The problem with a blender is that it does not remove the fiber from the juice allowing your body to digest it. Remember, the purpose of a juicer is to extract the juice and leave behind the fiberous pulp so your body doesn’t have to go through the digestive process. So no, you can’t use a blender if you’re planning on juicing. A blender can make some really great smoothies though!
You may be able to find a juicer on sale or even on eBay but make sure it’s at least 700 watts. Most juicers cost at least $100-$150 and some even more than that. I bought the Breville juicer that was used in the documentary “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead.” Maybe Donnie has some other alternatives for you that are affordable. Good luck to you!
Sorry Annie, a blender will not work. Please read this article for more information on why you MUST use a juicer for a juice fast: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
You can however achieve results using a blender. You would have to cut the recipes in half and make sure you are eating a blended meal every time you feel hungry. It’s important to limit your fruit quantity too as you want to cut out a lot of the sugars. If you stick to fresh fruits and veggies you will achieve results, it will just take a little longer Annie. I wish you all the best. I’m here if you have questions. Cheers!
Today is my 2nd day! I have done everything it says to follow. I feel a headache coming on. Also I feel very, very cold, does anyone have those symptoms? I am not giving up.
Hi Lisa,
Yes, it’s part of it. I find the URLs below helpful:
http://juicing-for-health.com/joy-of-juicing/juice-fasting/what-to-expect-when-juice-fast.html
http://www.izocleanse.com/article/different-juice-fasting-stages-detoxification-0
I’m on my 7th day. Stay the course. It’ll get worse before it gets better. 😉
Yes! It’s pretty normal to have headaches and other flu-like symptoms. You’re body is getting rid of toxins, and it feels kinda crappy. This may seems WAY over the top for someone just starting out. But I recommend doing a coffee enema. If you don’t know what that is, google it. You may be shocked, but it’s a great way to get the toxins out sooner, so that the detox process (headaches, etc) go away sooner. It’s always a great way to loose weight more quickly!
Lisa, you can take some tylenol or ibuprofen to help with the headache. It’s not uncommon to feel colder during the juice fast. Stay strong! Cheers!
I don’t have a juicer but I do have a vitamix, just wondering if that would change the way I would follow this plan? The vitamix emolsifies everything you pit in it so I would be getting more than simply the juices.
Trina, you have to understand that each gram of fiber contains 4 calories. You would get the same effect using your vitamix as you would by eating the produce raw. If your goal is to add more nutrition into your daily diet then this will work out great. If your goal is to lose weight you can still lose weight just at a slower pace as opposed to using a juicer. If you want to use your vitamix just start by halfing the recipes as a starting point. It will take you longer but it will still work. Cheers!
Hey guys!!! The #6 piece of advice calls for consuming 4-6 juices per day, but the outline (or “plan” if you will) only has juice choices for the 3 main meals… Even if you count the lemon and hot water immediately upon wakening as a meal, that’s the minimum (4 meals). Is it best to add in an extra lunch or dinner juice? I see the breakfast juices have more fruit than the lunch and dinner juices, so to minimize the fructose intake, I’d assume you only add an extra juice from the lunch and/or dinner recipe choices!! Or would it be better to drink the 3 main meal juices, drink the hot water w/ lemon, and drink a minimum of 16 oz of water in between the meals? At first glance, I’d imagine that drinking 4 juices (a breakfast, a lunch, and both of the 2 dinner options) would work best to keep a person from getting TOO hungry and still get enough juice/nutrients during the day… Thoughts?
Chris, the outline contains 6 juices for you to try. They are split into three categories for you to choose throughout the day. Lets take a normal day for example. You wake up and have your lemon water and then choose your first juice of the day which would be in the breakfast category. Next time you get hungry you can choose either another breakfast or a lunch juice. After that when you make your next juice you would probably stick to the lunch juices. When it gets close towards the end of the day you choose a dinner juice. Once you start juicing you will get the hang of it. Just remember to have a juice when you feel hungry and you will do great! Cheers Chris!
Today was my first day! It is extremely difficult, but I know with motivation and results, I will continue for as long as I can. Best of luck to everyone
my weight right now is 158-5’1
You and I are in the same boat Lisa! Im 5’1″ 158 and I started the juice diet on the 10th of January. It is tough and I already have a headache but we will stay strong and keep our eyes on the prize! Good luck to you as well. I will be looking out for your updates!
I am about to start a 7 day juice cleanse. Mostly to get all the toxins out of my body and start fresh before I start a hard work out regiment. I am also a smoker, and I am planning to quit cold turkey. Do you suggest I quit smoking before the cleanse or during the cleanse? I feel like juicing on top of nicotine withdraw will be really difficult on my body and increase cravings for a cigarette/food..
I would recommend quit on the juice fast. That way you will get rid of that bad habbit and your body will get rid of toxins as well. First few days, you will have withdrawals. I read this book called “The Easy way to Quit smoking” by Allen Carr and it helped me a lot to quit. Try to get that book and read it, its one of the best seller for quit smoking.
Erin, anytime to quit smoking is a good time. It may be better for you to quit before your fast as it will help to give you that will power to do the fast. You can quit during the fast too. Either way you will quit smoking. Cigarette cravings usually go away after 3 days because the nicotine is out of your system. Cheers!
Hi i am exited to try your detox i am starting monday lets se how it goes will write a review after, i have a question is it ok to get lymphatic massage maybe 2 time so it will help you get ride off toxins and do you recommend taking a colon cleanse pills with the fast
i am also taking my everyday vitamins do i stop taking them for a week or is it ok to take them
– fish oil
– b 12
– vitamin e
– hair. skin, nails
Andres, welcome to JOJ and congrats on starting your juice fast! It’s fine to get a lymphatic massage but there’s really no need to take colon cleanse pills. The juice will cleanse that part all on it’s own. You can continue to take them if you want to, the B-12 would be a good one to keep taking as you don’t get B12 from fruits and veggies. Keep me posted on your progress Andres and know that I’m here if you have questions. Cheers!
Hi Donnie, I’m still in school and really want to try this juice fast. I’m starting tomorrow which will be a Saturday. I’ll be fine with making fresh juices ready to drink on the weekend. However, I can’t take a juicer or small cooler to school with me. Would it be ok if I took a juice with me to school. I’m in school from 8:30 AM until 3:10PM. Since I’m only in school for a short period of time, would one juice be ok to take with me, or would you recommend 1 and a 1/2 or 2 full 18 ounce juices. I would really like some help. I’m looking forward to hearing from you!
Scarlett, I would recommend you take at least 2 16 ounce juices with you. If you don’t have a fridge you can use ask some of your teachers. I know some of them have their own little mini fridges in class with them. Keep me posted on your progress Scarlett, I wish you all the best! Cheers!
HI Donnie. I am waiting for my juicer to come in and I am so excited to start! I’m 21 years old and I’m about 5’8 and I weight 150lbs. My goal weight is 120lbs. My question is, should I do the juicing fast for 7 days and then stop and go back to eating solid foods and then start again? Or is it better to just keep going with the fast for about a month or however long it takes to lose those 30lbs?
Hi Jessica, it’s great to hear you’re so excited about losing weight! As this is your first juice fast I would recommend only doing it for 7 days. After the seven days are up, eat healthy and exercise regularly. This is the best way for you to lose weight. The juice fast will be a great quick start to your weight loss plan. Once you’ve been back on solids for a few weeks and think you’re ready for another fast then go for it! However, losing weight by eating solid healthy food, with exercise is the most healthy way to lose weight. Goodluck! I’m not Donnie but I hope this helps you out!
Jessica,
120 lbs is too thin for someone 5’8″. Have you checked that BMI?
Jessica, if you want to lose 30 pounds you can either juice it all off, or juice till you hit about 130 and then start incorporating solids into your diet. Remember, you will continue to lose weight after your juice fast as long as you stick to healthy eating choices. I think you are well within your means to lose 30 pounds within a month Jessica. Keep me posted on your progress and know that I’m here if you have questions. Cheers!
I am on day 3. I’ve cheated only by drinking green tea as I cannot give up caffine the same week I give up alcohol and food (my family would kill me). There is a pizza party in the office right outside my cube. And I’m drinking a juice the color of mud. I’m staying strong! It’s worth it. I don’t weigh myself (I even turn my head at doctors offices), but my pants are loose, my wedding ring is loose, and I feel better. Just got to stay strong. I went down to the cafeteria and got a large overpriced sparkling water to take my mind off pizza.
You CAN DO IT Joy! Stay mind strong!
Joy, it’s okay to have a little green tea just don’t drink a lot of it throughout the day. Stay strong Joy, you are doing fantastic! When I started my first juice fast I worked at an office that had really great cooked lunches catered in every day. I had to smell steak, lasagna, cake, and a whole mess of other foods throughout the day. It was a lot easier than I though it would be after a few days. Stay strong and know that what you are doing is for the betterment of your health! Cheers Joy!
I take prescription pills and vitamins like hair skin and nail vitamins and flaxseed oil, are all of those ok to take with the detox? Also am I allowed to have unsweet hot and ice tea with this detox?
Heidi, if what you are taking is prescription then you should continue to take them. You may want to get with your doctor and let him/her know what you are doing in case they wish to adjust the quantity of your medications. Tea is fine to have on the detox. Cheers!
Thanks for this site! I’m on my fourth day and have lost 7lbs! Hopefully the worst detox symptoms have subsided. The thing that causes me most discomfort is the diarrhea. Will it subside as well in the coming days? Also are there fruit and vegetable combinations that we should avoid?
Jesse, welcome to JOJ and congrats on your weight loss so far! If you’re having diarrhea you may be drinking too much juice. Try lessening the amount of juice you drink each time and see if that helps. Cheers!
If I am not able to juice in the middle of my day will it be okay to prepare all juices for the day in the morning and keep them refrigerated until I consume them? Or does this cause the different fruits and veggies to diminish in nutritional value?
Thank you!
Jenna, it’s perfectly fine to prepare your juices in the morning and keep them refrigerated until you wish to consume them. They can usually last around 8-10 hours. They will diminish the longer they are left out but as long as you keep them in airtight containers and store them in the refrigerator you help to minimize the loss. Cheers!
Do you have to peel oranges, lemons, limes, or anything other fruit or vegetable before you juice?
Think it depends on the type of juice you have. With mine, I have to peel citrus b/c of the oils in the peel. I also remove the stems off carrots, and apples and things and cut them in half or fourths. It is not necessary but I feel like I am making it easier on my juicer that way!
I always wash my cucumbers with dish soap and then scrub them with a soft brush. It takes just about all the oil and wax off the peel. Come to think of it, I also remove the stems off carrots most times. Cheers!
Natasha, you should peel anything with a rind on it such as oranges, lemons, and limes. Anything else with a skin you don’t have to peel it as a lot of nutrition is in the skin. Cheers!
Hello,
I was wondering if you have a plan for type 2 diabetics?
Drew, it’s best to limit your fruit intake while on the juice fast and keep a good amount of protein such as kale or spinach in your juices. Stick to using one fruit or less per juice and you should be fine. It’s a good idea to check with your doctor and let him/her know what that you are planning on doing a juice fast. This way he/she can advise you on what to avoid or make suggestions. I wish you all the best Drew. Keep me posted on your progress and know that I’m here if you have questions. Cheers!
Hi team
While on this Diet plan, will there be a affect if i smoke ?
Regards
Sohail
One of the main goals of a cleanse is to rid your body of all toxins. This would include cutting out smokes, booze, coffee.
Sohail, when juicing it’s best to cut out as many toxins as possible including smoking. I’m sure you’ve heard this a thousand times but smoking is bad for you. You’ll still lose weight and cleanse even if you smoke but the smoking can slow down the effects. Cheers Sohail!
Can I do this plan for 14, 30, or even 60 days?
James, you can go as long as you wish. I find it best to consult with a doctor if you go past 30 days though. This way your doctor can ensure everything is how it should be before you proceed past 30 days. Cheers James!
I am on day 4 and expected to have lost at least a pound or two and have not so thats disappointing. Also really hungry today so ate some beet tops. Feel good though alert and have energy. Working 9 hour days no problem. Going to keep itup another 4 days and see.
Weird. I lost 4 pound on day one and I’m thin to begin with. Are you eating stuff in between? Results won’t be as good.
I am thin to begin with as well and in years past with other diets this scenario had been the case as well , others shed (my husband for example) while I felt starving and I only slowly inched off a pound or two maybe, so i figured this was the same situation. however, I learned that making whole juice with my blendtec blender isn’t the same at all as making juice. what has been excellent is that on day 6 yesterday i can say. I have felt really good. lots of energy and clear headed which is a really awesome side effect of the massive influx of nutrition. so going forward for me just dumping all the simple carbs and wheat products is the way to go long term.
Nadya, you’ll still go through detox using your blendtec. Even though it’s not the same as juicing, you are still giving your body only fresh fruits and veggies and that is what puts your body through detox. It goes much fast with a juicer though. Cheers!
Nadya, it’s nearly impossible to not lose weight on a juice fast after 4 days if you stick to it and do it correctly. Are you sticking to the juices 100% or are you snacking here and there when you get hungry? Also, what type of juicer are you using. Let’s get to the bottom of this and figure out what’s going on here. Cheers!
Thank you for replying, I was not snacking one eye-oata but learned upon reading further into your blog that my whole juicing with my blendetec blender is not juicing per se. While i used exactly your recipes i was really drinking more like smoothies rather than juice. While nutritionally I dont fully understand how pulp and fibre contribute to higher calorie, i take the experts word for it.
Nadya, each gram of fiber contains 4 calories. That’s why you must use a juicer if you are doing it for weight loss. I wish you all the best! Cheers!
Would it be okay to do the 7 day plan for 30 days?
Kristin, many people have gone on to juice past 7 days. 30 days is fine. If you plan on going longer than 30 days you may want to make a doctors visit to ensure everything is how it should be. Cheers!
Hey!
So I am on day 2 of my juice fast…to be honest I was inspired by that documentary the fat, sick, and nearly dead one. I have kinda just been throwing things together to create juices…my favorite has been a carrot, apple cucumber blend. Infact, I am using it as my base for my lunch one too. I tried beet juice last night, it tasted like dirt and the color was not appetizing! lol. However, it seemed like my body had more of a ‘response’ to the beet juice? I don’t know if that is true or if it was just b/c it was at the end of the day of day one. Soo my worry is if I am getting enough calories a day? I know I have plenty to spare haha but I juice three times a day, 16oz per juice. Oh and I drink lemon juice with warm water first thing in the morning. I am hoping my cravings go away soon because I am hungry! 😛
Shano, as long as you have 4-6 juices per day you should be fine. It’s hard to say what exactly “enough” calories are for any individual. Just stick to the juice and let it work its magic and you’ll be great! Just push those cravings away and keep juicing! If you feel the beet did you some good, then try experimenting by adding 1/4 of a beet in some of your juices. This way you don’t get the full blown beet flavor that you don’t like. Cheers!
Can I use a blender and so it as a smoothie version
Sorry Joshua, a blender will not work on a juice fast. The recipes are also way too big to be blended 4-6 times per day. If you blend one of these recipes you’ll end up with about 1.5 liters to eat per meal. If you don’t have a juicer and don’t want to purchase one then I suggest you stick to eating fresh fruits and veggies along with a few blended concoctions throughout the day. This will still allow you to go through detox and lose weight, just at a much slower pace. I recommend you get a juicer and go for the fast. You’ll be thankful you did! Cheers!
i am glad to say today is my last day on this 7 days juicing journey and i feel great. it was not easy at the beginning but it paid of at the end. i lost 11 pounds and counting down, i will definitely do i again as i want to loose more but also don’t want to push it as this is my first time doing it. but i have to say a big thanks for this website and Donnie for the recipes.
Rene, congrats on going 7 days and losing 11 pounds! That’s really terrific! It’s amazing what fresh juice and willpower can accomplish! Cheers Rene!
This is my 5th day of juicing and I have lost 9 1/2 pounds. I am keeping a video diary so I can look back and see how far I’ve come. The first 2 days were the hardest. Today I’m really feeling better. I’m noticing that my mind seems to be focusing better and I’m not getting tired in the afternoon like before I started. I am looking forward to this journey and my new way of valuing my health. I am wondering if I could add the organic kale, spinach and cucumber juice to my juice rather then trying to push them through my juicer? I added pamegranate juice to my tomatoe, celery, carrot and apple lunch juice today. Is that ok or is juicing the actual fruit better?
Bonnie, that’s great that your keeping a video diary! If you decide to put up your own blog just let me know and I’ll link back to you.
If you use bottled juices they won’t give you the same benefit as fresh juice that you make. It’s tempting to grab a bottle of pre made juice but I can tell you from experience that they don’t work near as well as the juice you make yourself. Always juice the actual fruit/veggie as you’ll get a much better quality of nutrition from it. Cheers Bonnie!
Hey Donnie,
I am on day ONE of my juice fast. I did the first breakfast and the first lunch that you have as an option. I must say that the breakfast was tolerable and the lunch is what I’m working on getting down now. I did the recipe as you suggested, and since I don’t really like celery, I’m finding that I MUST substitute because it’s all I can taste. My goal is to do this for 14 days and then re-evaluate to see if I can keep it going. I would really like to do it until the end of January if I can take it. If I want to lose 40 pounds, is there a way to juice fast in intervals with some days or weeks of solid food in between? Or, is it better to keep going with the juice fast as long as you can to try to lose the weight? Thinking about doing this for weeks at a time seems overwhelming to me and I’m only on day one.
THANKS!!!
Just so you know the first 3 days are the hardest….its a mental challenge for sure. I hate celery too! I just put less in. One key thing if you want to lose weight is juicing mainly vegetables. The fruit juices are really high in sugars and therefore you will lose less weight. take a laxitive tea at night and look into doing a saltwater chug in the morning (make sure you have a few hours because it is not pretty…feels amazing afterwards though! day one definitely the hardest. Stick to it and you will be happy you did. i have a vegetable boullion broth at night to replenish my salts..strange that it is like a treat. one day at a time.
Jen, you’ll get plenty of sodium on the fast as it’s a natural part of celery. I’d advise against adding any “salt” to the juice fast. Cheers!
Freda, it’s best to keep juicing until you reach your goals. You could juice until you lose half the weight of your goal and then start incorporating solids back into the mix. Here’s a guide on how to do that: http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/
I found that I continued to lose weight even after I started eating solids. I was still having a juice or two throughout the day and simply eating healthy. Stick to fresh fruits and veggies. You’ll do great Freda. Keep me posted on your success! Cheers!
Hi,
First of all, thanks a lot for your page, it’s my first time here and I really like the information and the plan that you put together.
I have quite a lot of experience in water and juice fasting whether it be for weight loss (I actually lost a stone in 2 weeks the first time I did 3 days of water fast followed by 9 days juicing and kept it off since by reintroducing “normal” ingredients veeeerrrrrryyyy slowly to my diet) or detox (which I do once every 3 months to clean up a bit).
Now, when I first started, I tried juicing mangoes, strawberries and tomatoes and they damaged my juicer so bad that I never tried again and I never tried to find a solution to these until I saw your page today.
I see that you actually juice grapes and bluberries and was wondering whether you have a special technic to juice fruits and vegs with a lower water content, or whether it’s easier for you because you have a different / better juicer?
Thanks a lot
Dee
Dee, welcome to JOJ! I have never had problems juicing fruits such as strawberries, tomatoes, grapes, or blueberries. Out of the juicers I’ve tried some produce more juice and some produce less juice. If you have an adjustable speed juicer it’s best to juice them at a lower speed. These actually have a higher water content and you want to run these at a slower speed if possible. One thing I don’t do is put a whole lot of pressure on the pusher when I juice them. I just put a slight amount of pressure and they always give me a good amount of juice. Stuff with lower water content such as spinach or kale I tend to bunch them up as tight as possible before putting it through the juicer. I always juice those at the highest speed possible and sometimes have to put a little more pressure on the pusher. I’ve tried a variety of juicers, some cheap and some expensive and juicing those fruits/veggies seem to always give me juice. What type of juicer are you using Dee? Cheers!
Is it okay to drink coconut water while on the cleanse? Im on day three and I’m missing it loads!
Abby, I read on Dr. Oz’s website that coconut water helps with flushing out toxins in your body, so I don’t see why not. Just as long as it doesn’t have any additives or sugars and is pure coconut water.
Well put Alexis! Coconut water is not only great to have in addition to your juice fast but it’s also great to mix in with some juices. Experiment, enjoy, and have fun!
Abby, coconut water is fine to have while on your juice fast. Just make sure it’s plain 100% coconut water without any additives.
hi Donnie, thank uou so much for this list. I love it so much. I am on my first day and I’m so excited about stafing anew. I have recommended this list to all of my friends.
Didi, you are very welcome! Welcome to JOJ and congrats on your first day of juicing! Keep me posted on your progress and know that I’m here if you have questions. Cheers!
Is it bad if you peel the lemon without peeling it? I like the flavor it’s been adding to my juices.
Betamale, are you asking if it’s okay to “juice” the lemon without peeling it? It is but I always prefer to peel mine as bacteria can hide in the rind. Just make sure you clean and scrub it really good before juicing it. Cheers!
Yup, got caught between thoughts.
Thanks for the tip. I start my cleanse in earnest tomorrow
Keep me posted on your progress Betamale. I wish you all the best! Cheers!
I had to have a jaw alignment surgery done about 2 summers ago and since i couldn’t eat solids during the healing process, smoothies became my new best friend since i had to do this for 4 weeks i can tell you i did loose a ton of weight. So if you do have a blender instead of a juicer that is totally fine. Either way you will be losing weight but i do recommend as a liquid to put in the smoothie chose juices not milk or yogurt that will defeat the purpose.
Good Luck Juicing/Smoothing (:
Margarita, it really depends on what goals people have. Blending is not as affective or nutritious (per glass) as juicing. Read this article for the differences of blending and juicing and why a juicer is a MUST for someone looking to go on a juice fast: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/ Cheers!
Kale does not juice. I have tried but there is no liquid in it. Also about blending v. juicing, I have been juicing and adding all the kale pulp to my juice. I have lost weight cause I feel full and don’t overeat. Don’t you believe the roughage is a natural part of the fruit/vegetable? Didn’t our early ancestors with the same genes we have inherited eat the whole fruit/vegetable and avoid being overweight or obese. The juice alone would cause a sugar spike similar to diet soda where the sugar or perception of phony sugar causes an insulin spike leading to food cravings.
Sorry Donald, but kale does juice. Here’s a video (not of me or by me) of someone with a common Breville juicer juicing kale that came up on youtube for the term “juicing kale”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7VguFyq_FA I’m sorry you have trouble juicing kale. Maybe it’s your juicer or type of juicer.
Adding the kale pulp to the juice is fine if you are just going for the nutritional benefits and not trying to do a juice fast, but defeats the purpose of a juice fast as you are adding in solids.
Obviously it’s a natural part of the fruit/vegetable but it’s still not supposed to be consumed whole during a juice fast. Our early ancestors also didn’t have GMO fruits and veggies to worry about, weren’t as overweight, didn’t have access to fast food, soda, along with all the other conveniences we share, and they got plenty of physical exercise on a daily basis. I fail to see your argument here Donald. You could argue if we got rid of a majority of our personal luxuries, lived as they did, grew our own crops, and worked as they did that we would all be as healthy as they were I suppose, but that’s just not a reality moving forward for most people.
If you read through the site you’ll see that it’s best to juice at a ratio of 80% veggies and 20% fruits so you aren’t taking in too much sugars throughout the day. Congrats on your weight loss. Cheers!
Also you will not gain weight blending cause each “blend” can make 2-3 cups of juice. I don’t think it matters how it is done. The average American gets 5-10% of nutrition from the produce aisle. If that number becomes 100% you will lose weight almost automatically. Your taste buds reset and a grape tastes sweeter than the richest pastry you can imagine.
It all depends on what you are blending. If you try to follow a juice fast but instead use a blender it’s possible to gain weight based on the calorie count alone. It’s sad that more people don’t get their nutrition from fresh fruits and veggies and it’s true that once a person with bad eating habits goes to a plant based diet that weight will start to drop, they will regain their health, and their taste buds will reset. After my first fast I was amazed at how different things tasted. Even a carrot was sweet. My choice for a sweet craving is an orange slice or a strawberry.
I’m starting my juicing today. I only have a blender that calls itself a juicer. Anyways, Do I make the juice and carry it with me through out the day and drink at certain times? I am at school everyday and want to juice. Can I snack on solid veggies to curb my cravings?
Laura, if your blender/juicer doesn’t extract the juice and leave behind the pulp you may consider investing in a juicer. Read this article to see the differences between blending and juicing: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/ So many blender companies are using the term “juicing” or “juicer” and it’s very misleading to what juicing actually is.
When juicing, it’s okay to take your juices with you as long as you store them in an airtight container and keep them in a refrigerator. Don’t curb your cravings, completely push them out of the picture! Hunger is how your body tells you that it needs nutrients and cravings are when your mind is telling you to eat out of habit, boredom, or just for the enjoyment and taste of it. When you are truly hungry you should have a juice. When you have cravings you should practice ignoring them and pushing them out. When you have a juice, you will curb the hunger as the juice is jam packed with the nutrients that your body needs when it’s hungry. Do your best to avoid those cravings and absolutely no solid food whatsoever while on your fast! You will do fine Laura, just stick to your juice and you will see. Keep me posted on your success! I’m always here if you have questions. Cheers!
Donnie – There are mixed opinions about which is better: juicing or blending. I blend because it makes sense to me that with all the meat and juice of the fruit or veggie, you get the WHOLE food and that’s what I am all about. I don’t really need to cleanse or diet or even detox. I have a very good diet with moderate alcohol, caffeine, and sweet intake. Very moderate so I don’t need the detox qualities of juicing. But I have been told that blending is more “nutritious” or nutrient loaded than juicing. I can see the benefits of a juicing fast for detox though. I don’t think it really matters in the long run. What’s important is the understanding that when you juice or blend you are getting the benefits of those nutrients going directly into your system more efficiently. We don’t chew our food or digest well enough to extract all that goodness, and the best of all about these two techniques is that the sole emphasis and focus of your food intake is on fresh fruit and veggie consumption. Pure an simple.
Peace!
Christine, if you juice just one cucumber and you blend only one cucumber you will get more nutrition out of eating the blended mix as opposed to drinking the juice since a little nutrition is lost in the pulp. So if you use that argument then you will get more from blending than you will from juicing. However, if your goal is to get the most nutrition into your daily diet, blending doesn’t even come close to juicing. Again, I’ll give you an example since most people are here to learn about juicing.
Take this recipe for example:
2 apples
1/2 lemon
1 cucumber
1 inch ginger
2 handfuls of spinach
4 stalks of celery
If you juice this up you will have a nice 16 ounce nutrition packed juice. If you blend it up you’ll end up with about 50 ounces of blended mush that you have to eat. People who are here to juice will drink the 16 ounce juice and get loads of nutrition while leaving out the pulp. People who eat the blended mix will get slightly more nutrition at eating more than 3 times the quantity. I’m not saying blending is bad or juicing is the only way to go, but it’s much easier and more appealing to get that nutrition in the form of a nice 16 ounce juice as opposed to eating it (blending it).
I see your point if you don’t need or want the detoxifying qualities but you can’t really say that blending is healthier or juicing is healthier in the short or long run. You can however say that juicing will give you way more nutrition per glass as opposed to blending, and people who simply want to add a juice or two to their existing diet find it much easier to juice as opposed to eating the above recipe once or twice a day. Who really wants to eat 4 apples, a whole lemon, 2 whole cucumbers, some ginger, 4 big handfuls of spinach, and 8 stalks of celery a day just to get half the nutrition they would if they made 4 16 ounce juices?
People come here to learn about the ins and outs of juicing and I only feel it’s my duty to keep them informed about it. As you said, the best of all about these two techniques is the fact they both emphasize fresh fruits and veggies in our diets. I wish you all the best Christine.
Thanks for the clarification. I too was not saying one was worse than the other. I really think a mix of both might be good and I will definitely consider it. I appreciate what you’re doing and I’ve learned a lot. I hope you didn’t feel any animosity from my comment. I want to support this way of thinking and eating. Good luck to everyone here!
I’m so glad I found this site! I’m starting Day 1 tomorrow. It’s my first juice fast… I’m really excited and nervous! I’ve had a lot of questions answered here. Thank you!
Julie, welcome to JOJ and congrats on starting your juice fast tomorrow! Don’t be nervous, you are doing this for the betterment of your health! I wish you all the best Julie! Keep me posted and know that I’m here if you have any questions. Cheers!
Thank you. First day is almost done, and went quite well! Can you tell me the significance of doing this for 7 days? My plan was to try this for 4 days since it’s my first one. I might try and extend it to 7 though. And how do you go about reintroducing food when this is done? I was thinking just fruits and veg for the first day to ease back into eating. Thanks for taking the time to respond!
Julie, the significance of juicing for 7 days is you get a full detox and of course the weight loss. The longer you juice the easier it is to stick to healthy eating habits once you come off. You have less of a chance of reverting back to your old eating habits the longer you stay on the juice fast. As far as what to eat and how to reintroduce solid food back into your diet after a juice fast, read this article as it will answer all your questions: http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/
Cheers Julie!
Why is juicing better than blending..?
Paula, it depends on what your goals are. The easy answer is that you get more nutrition per glass of juice than you do per glass of your favorite blended beverage. Much more nutrition! Let me know if you need elaboration or have more direct questions. Cheers!
Hi, I’m very new to juicing for I just got my juicer on Christmas. I am starting school again in a week and am wanting to detoxify my body so I can have a fresh start; but am nervous about a few things. I’ve never been a huge veggie eater so im afraid the amount of veggies might overwhelm my body. I’m also on the thin size for my height/age but am in pretty good shape. I’m afraid I might end up loosing too much weight for I normally consume 3k+ calories a day.
Ben, welcome to JOJ and congrats on your new juicer! Start out with a simple 3 day juice fast and then take the next week and eat only fresh fruits and veggies. This will give you a good start on the detox and continue through as long as you eat fresh fruits and veggies. Weight loss depends on how much weight you start out with and caloric intake depends on what type of foods you are getting your calories from and how active you are. You won’t lose as much as someone starting out with an extra 50 pounds or so. Give it three days and then evaluate your success and your goals to decide if you should go further. Keep me posted and let me know how things turn out. Cheers!
My husband has Graves disease and is on immune suppressants, cortisone, blood pressure tabs, purblokka, to name a few, he has gained an enormous amount of weight from depression etc. He has made a conscious decision to start the new year on a happy, healthy note and would like to complete a juice fast, to detox and if possible lose some weight. I am a tad worried that with all the meds, his system will freak out if he has no ‘real’ food in his stomach. What would you suggest ?
Dael, let me first explain what “real food” is and how it works. We eat to provide ourselves with nutrients to function throughout the day. Your husband will be getting more nutrients, better nutrients, and 100% fresh nutrients as opposed to the solid food he eats now. Juicing packs in so many nutrients per glass and that’s why it works.
Now onto hunger. Hunger is how your body tells you that it needs nutrients. So when you have a juice you are giving your body the nutrients that it requires to thrive on. The body loves fresh nutrients!
So the notion that juice is not “real food” is false. Remember, your body wants nutrients and it doesn’t care if they come in the form of liquid or solid. I’m not saying to juice for the rest of your life but in the short term juicing will be very beneficial.
With all the meds that your husband is on, it’s going to be in his best interest to consult with his doctor first to see if any medication dosages might need to be adjusted. He shouldn’t stop taking any prescribed medicines unless the doctor okays it first. Please keep me posted and let me know how everything goes. I’m always here if you or your husband have questions Dael. Cheers!
I really want to start this but I have a few questions. When the 7 days are up what can I eat? I know not to eat bad, salty, sweet snack foods but as far as meats and other foods, do i just ease into it or just eat a normal meal? Will the weight come right back once I start eating normally? Will the juicing make me sick, i read another juicing site and it said that you should stay near a barthroom, is this juicing going to do the same? Thank you for answering my questions. =)
Welcome to JOJ Elyzabeth! Give this article a read: http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/ It will answer all of your questions on how to eat after a juice fast.
If you maintain healthy eating habits the weight will stay off and you will probably continue to lose weight. If you go back to old or bad eating habits then of course it will come back. Juicing wont make you sick unless you catch food poisoning from not washing or using bad produce. You’ll probably pee a lot during your fast but that’s normal and a good sign that you are eliminating toxins and weight. During your first few days any bowl movements you have will be from the solids that you ate prior to your fast. I wish you all the best Elyzabeth! Keep me posted on how it goes. Cheers!
Hi, I can’t seem to find fresh blueberries in stores right now, is there some sort of substitute fruit I can use? Or can I just go without?
I blend not juice and I use organic frozen fruit. I suppose you could defrost them and then use them…? In the summer I freeze all fresh fruit. If you want to know how just ask and I’ll let you know… peace!
Freezing fruits and veggies works out great as the frozen produce retains its nutritional value. If you’re juicing them you have to make sure they are thawed out 100% first. Cheers!
NB, take a look at the substitution list found here: http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/ If you don’t like any of the substitutions it’s fine to go without them. Cheers!
Hi — I don’t have a juicer can I put the ingredients in a blender — will it be the same affect. Also, I really need my morning coffee, can I use substitute sugar and non-fat milk. Thank you.
Dear Brenda,
I have been told that if you are a coffee drinker who needs their coffee every morning that before you go on the juice diet you need to ease yourself off the coffee because if you all of a sudden put a halt on the coffee the morning you Juice it can cause you to have headaches since Coffee is caffeinated and is considered a drug (not bad kind lol). Your body/mind will be in withdrawal so that is why you need to each day ease yourself off of the coffee before you start the diet.
Good Luck with Juicing
Margarita, no body “needs” their coffee. It’s only a built up addiction of caffeine, and caffeine is a bad drug. It is best to ease yourself off of it but I found it better to just quit consuming caffeine immediately. I was a huge caffeine drinker and only got a slight headache on day three that was cured by ibuprofen. Of course this will differ with each person. Cheers!
Brenda, blending these recipes will not give you the same benefits. Please give this article a read: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/ It will explain why a juicer is a MUST if you plan on juicing. Sorry, no substitute sugar or milk, just old fashioned natural fresh fruits and veggies. Cheers!
Hey! I own a vitamix blender which I bought thinking I could do very similar things with and I was definitely wrong. I tried using the vitamix the first day and after blending up all of the produce, no fiber is removed so you have a GIGANTIC smoothie. Mine was legit a liter and a half. Yesterday I went out Nd bought a new Omega Slow Juicer and it worked perfect! The recipe yielded exactly 8 ounces.
Someone had tried explaining his to me before and I didn’t quite understand the difference but once you try a blender you’ll understand the difference.
I know they are expensive, but worth it!!
Hope this helps! Good luck!
Katie, welcome to JOJ and thank you for your comment. I’m glad you decided to invest in a juicer after you tried the blender. It makes such a huge difference doesn’t it? I’m sure many people will read your comment and decide to purchase a juicer instead of using a blender. After all, who wants to sit down and eat a gigantic liter and a half smoothie 4-6 times per day??? Cheers Katie!
wondering if theres a plan to come back on to solid foods after the plan is done.
Tathren, read this article on how to eat after a juice fast: http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/ It will answer all of your questions. Cheers!
Can you use Splenda? Also I have been taking 2 to 3 tablespoons of virgin high grade coconut oil that is liquid- would this be allowed?
Andra, no splenda and don’t add any oils to your juices. I promise things will be fine if you let the juice work their magic.
Hi
Today is my day 3. I know I am not supposed to eat solids but I have been eating my morning oatmeal with cinnamon and half a spn almond butter. Other than that I have just been juicing the whole day. Though first day, I just wanted to be lying in bed, day 2 I spent cleaning the whole house and did not have any cravings. But yes, day 2 night, the sight of vegetables made me want to throw up. I know for sure, the combination of veggies I took for day 2 dinner tasted really bad.
My purpose is just to detox and not weight loss as I am in my weight ratio.
Now, does eating oatmeal in the morning defeat the purpose? Am I detoxifying atleast little bit of myself?
If you are just looking to detox and not lose weight then there’s no problem with a little oatmeal. Just limit your sugar intake and if you do eat solids keep them limited to fresh fruits and veggies. You may wish to go for 7 days if you’re already including solids as you won’t get a full detox in 3 days that way.
Today is the beginning of my 3rd day.
Day 1: Majorly optimistic, feeling good.
Day 2: Started optimistic and then became one of the hardest days ever, both physically and emotionally. In the morning, I chopped all my ingredients for the day and put them in labeled bags. I was motivated, I was singing and dancing around.
Everything was going well until about 3pm. I had so much hunger (not cravings), but I couldn’t bring myself to make another juice. I thought I would vomit if I even LOOKED at another juice last night. I thought it would be a bad idea to force myself to drink one because I don’t want to create a negative association with it, so I just went to bed hungry.
I’ve read various places that the 2nd day is the hardest. Has this been true for anyone else? Has anyone else ever experienced that feeling of being disgusted by the thought of juice and then just settling for hunger?
Yesterday was majorly hard. Today I woke up feeling better. I’m having my lemon and warm water now. But I’m thinking of just switching to the 3 day and making this my last. Any thoughts?
Hi,
I’ve done this for 7days before and had great results. I’ve started again and am on day 5. You forget how difficult it can be at the beginning. I still have a slight headache but am feeling a lot more energetic. Like you I get that feeling towards juice and just don’t bother to make one and go hungry but I think this defeats the purpose (as my intention is weight loss). I think it can lead to the body storing. It’s strange sometimes I think it’s sheer laziness yet I’ll make my partner his dinner and enjoy cooking it (which I never do) and not be phased by the food. I’ve only been having 2/3 juice a day but am going to try today to up that. Have you tried making a nice fruity one for once in the day? If you enjoy the taste you might enjoy the idea of juicing again. I always add a Granny Smith apple and 1/2 lemon to my veg juice to make it taste a bit nicer too. Oh and drink a huge glass of water to wash it down.
Are you doing this for weight loss or detox? I think the side effects can last 3-5 days, once all the toxins are out your system. Last time I started to feel better around day 4/5 but I think everyone is different. Hope you got through yesterday. I would say don’t give up, it’s tough going but you’ll be so proud once you finish all the days you intended
Good luck
Joy, welcome to JOJ and thanks for your comment. It sounds like you were going through detox. Sometimes the detox symptoms can be like that. The detox phase will pass and you’ll be thankful as you’ll get a rush of energy and that sets the pace for the rest of your life. Keep me posted. I’m always here if you have questions.
What is the best way to ease off the 7 day fast as I’m sure its not to wise to jump into a meal full of starches and solids.
Amber, welcome to JOJ! Read this article for how to come off your juice fast: http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/ It will have all the information you are looking for. If you still have questions just let me know. Cheers!
I don’t have a juicer. Can these be smoothies instead?
Sorry Shannon, these aren’t meant to be smoothie recipes. If you try to make these into smoothies you’ll end up with a huge caloric intake throughout the day. The juicer will separate the juice from the pulp whereas the blender just blends them all together. Read this article for a more in depth answer: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/ Cheers!
Can’t wait to start Sunday…. Would it be acceptable to add in a protein shake or 2 during the week?
Reno, it’s okay to add in a protein powder such as an unflavored protein isolate. Stay away from the normal flavored protein shakes as they contain much more than just protein and will affect your fast. Cheers!
am i able to eat a little fruit while on the juices sech as a apple or a few grapes to cure mu hunger bug..And is it good to add strawberries to the juices?
Anthony, you can’t eat any solids while on the juice fast. You won’t be hungry either. Hunger is how your body tells you it needs nutrients. When you go on a juice fast you curb that hunger every time you have a juice because juices are packed with nutrients. Cravings are when your mind tells you to eat out of habit, boredom, or for the pleasure of it. You’ll learn to differentiate true hunger and cravings. You’ll get cravings while on the juice fast, just don’t give in to them and you’ll succeed Anthony! Keep me posted. Cheers!
Oh, and strawberries are fine to add to juices, just don’t go overboard with them.
Any suggestion for replacing beets into the juice for dinner?
Chelsey, welcome to JOJ! Take a look at the substitution list found here: http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/ You could replace beets with the following: Apples, Carrots, Oranges, Red Cabbage, Radish, Tomatoes
Keep me posted on your success! I wish you all the best this New Year! Cheers!
On day 3 of this program and jut got the energy kick. Was feeling a little sluggish and grumpy yesterday but today is a whole new day. I can barely sit in my seat and do my work. I want to get up and move!
Welcome to JOJ and congrats on your juice fast Mare! Isn’t it amazing when you get that energy kick? I would go around and start cleaning anything and everything just cause I had the energy to do so. Needless to say, even with two boys, my house is so clean since I’ve been juicing! Cheers!
can i drink coffee?
No coffee unless it’s decaf, plain, and doesn’t contain any additives like sugar, creamer, milk, honey, sweetener, or any other fun stuff. That kind of defeats the whole purpose of coffee though. Cheers tamtam!
Can I drink Nettle Tea with splenda?
Sorry Eighternity, no Nettle Tea or splenda. You can however make your own loose leaf tea and drink it plain. Cheers!
How long to stay on juice plan if looking to drop 2-3 dress sizes? Thank you.
Around about 2 weeks but its not healthy to give up solid foods all together, after your first 2 week juice fast spend 3 days eating solid (but healthy) food. After those 3 days you’ll be ready to start your next 2 week juice fast.
Eden, why is it not healthy? We eat for nutrition don’t we? You’ll get more nutrition in juicing than most get eating solid meals throughout the day. I’m saying it’s best to juice or even healthy to go 100% juice for the rest of your life but it’s not unhealthy to give up solids for a few weeks if you plan on juicing.
Kirstie, just stay juicing till you drop 2-3 dress sizes. I’m bet you could hit your goal with two weeks of juicing! Cheers!
Can we eat water based fruits to get the effect of eating. Such as celery watermelon ??
Sorry, no solids whatsoever while on the juice fast. It’s fine to put them through the juicer, just don’t eat them whole. Cheers!
Morning glory is my favorite! Delicious!!!
Awesome Kori! I’m glad you enjoy it! Cheers!
Hi Donnie! I’m eager to start this cleanse so I can get rid of all the toxins in my body and just look and feel better! I admit I did over-indulge during the holidays. I just purchased a Breville juicer so I hope it’s a good one! Anyway, my colleague was telling me that she and her fiance tried a 1-week juice cleanse and physcially felt terrible. She said they had no energy and they were experiencing flu-like aches and pains! So they gave it up after a few days. Is this what I have to look forward to? I hope not! My goal is to lose weight and jumpstart my journey to becoming a healthier person.
And one more question…Is it safe to do this cleanse longer than 1 week? Thanks so much for your feedback!
Tangie, welcome to JOJ! Breville makes wonderful juicers so I’m sure you’ll be happy with it! People who feel terrible during a juice fast are usually doing it wrong Tangie. You’ll find that if you do it right that you’ll have more energy than you know what to do with! It almost sounds like your colleague had a case of food poisoning. Make sure you wash and clean your produce very good before you put it through the juicer. Peel all oranges, lemons, and limes too. If you read through the 7 day plan, and read through the site, I doubt you’ll have the same experience as your colleague did. Keep me posted on your success Tangie! I wish you all the best! Cheers!
planning on doing juice detox next week. I work out 6 d/w both cardio and strength training. shall I cut down on lifting and stick to cardio or go easy on both while on cleanse?? also, I am addicted to my coffee and tea;) any ideas on what I can add to my juice that would help with the cravings or/and absence od caffein??
Thanks in advance
Lesia, welcome to JOJ and congrats on getting ready to start your juice fast next week! Take it easy for the first few days on your fast. You need to let your body rest and recover. Cut out the coffee unless it’s plain and decaf (no sugars, milk, honey, or anything). Tea is okay in moderation but stay away from black tea. You can add tea into your juices. I’ve done it before but I prefer to have my tea by itself after my juice. Cheers!
Hi I like spicy foods. Can I add peppers, onions and not spicy but can I add tomatoes to my juice fast?
Patricia, not only can you add peppers, onions, and tomatoes but you can add a few drops of your favorite hot sauce too! Cheers!
Hi I am wondering if there is anything that can help curb my headaches? I have done juicing in the past and was really thrilled with the results, although the headaches just kill me. Also I am an anemic and am on a lot of vitamins due to this and on B-12 shots is this going to be a problem? Could I still take my ibuprofen if headaches are to much?
Joslyn, Ibuprofen or Tylenol is fine to take while on the juice fast. B-12 shots are also fine. Keep me posted on your success Joslyn! I’m always here if you have questions. Cheers!
hi i had my colon removed. if i got on this juice for 10 days , is this going to go right though me as far as bowel movements thanks
Dave, the first few days you may experience bowl movements. After that you shouldn’t have many of them due to the fact that juice is absorbed and not digested. Keep me posted and let me know how things work out. I’m always here if you have questions Dave. Cheers!
Can we pre-make our juice for lunch and take it to work?
I was wondering the same thing myself…I found this. Hope it helps answer your question.
http://youtu.be/t8_He-EYzmQ
Jen, it’s okay to make your juices in the morning and bring them to work with you. Just store them in airtight containers and keep them in the refrigerator. They should hold for 8-10 hours. Cheers!
I’m looking to start this Friday. Can you put milk thistle in the juice? Thanks
Britt, I don’t see any problem putting a little milk thistle in your juices. Cheers!
I am so glad I found this. I have had a difficult time doing a fast because of outside influence. This week I will be alone in the house so here is my opportunity to jump start the rocket ship hahaha. But anyways, glad I came across this and all the fruits and veggies on this list I have juiced before so it will be a good experience!!
Join The Juicing Way and update us on your progress with others who are also doing the detox for 60 along side you.
Daniel, outside influences can be tough to deal with while on a juice fast. It’s good that you’ll be alone this week. Keep me posted on your success and know that I’m here if you have any questions. Cheers!
Planning on starting this soon, was wondering if it is likely that my skin would break
out during the detox? Thanks x
Abby, it’s a possibility that you may break out. I didn’t break out during my fast and it’s not a common thing. But toxins will find their way out, usually through urine. Sometimes the toxins coming out will cause you to break out through.
I am looking to do a 14 day cleanse .I watched the show “fat , sick , and dying” and was motivated to do this for 2014. I have been having problems with being regular and digestion. I want to cleanse my liver specifically. What cleanse would you suggest?
I watched the same show yesterday after signing up to netflix and it inspired me to buy a juicer and start a fast.
All the best with your fast.
Craig, welcome to JOJ! I wish you all the best on your fast! Cheers!
Nicole, just stick to the 7 day juice fast plan and you’ll do great! Keep me posted on your success! I’m always here if you have questions. Cheers!
WE DOING 60 DAY JUICE AFTER THE 60 DAYS WE GONNA JUICE MORNING THEN EAT LUNCH THEN JUICE DINNER i wanna stick to vegetables d you have a receipt for me only vegetables we got cucumbers spinach kale celery lemons beets basil can you tell me what to combine for three meal deal
Abel, you can really combine any combination of those together. Try something like this:
1 cucumber
1/2 lemon
1 beet
handful of spinach or kale
2 stalks celery
handful of basil
Enjoy!
Donnie,
Can I drink black coffee and still have this diet be effective?
No, this will totally defeat the purpose of juice fasting. You do not want to add any stimulants no coffee, no black or green teas. When we drink caffeine our system needs to work to metabolize it and safely process it. The purpose of the Reboot is to give our bodies a break from as much work as possible.
Sorry Wendy, coffee is something you’ll need to avoid while on the juice fast. It’s okay if you use decaf and don’t add any sugar, creamer, honey, or anything. But that kind of defeats the point of having a coffee.
I work out quite a bit, I am wondering if I do a fast is it still of to have protein shakes after a workout?
Mike, I don’t recommend you have protein shakes during your juice fast. It is however okay to add a protein to your juices. Just make sure it’s an unflavored protein isolate like this: http://rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=jus033-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=B002TG3QPO
Hey do you need a juicer to do this or will a blender do the same to blend them
Julie, you’ll need a juicer to take advantage of a juice fast. Read this article for more information why you MUST use a juicer for a juice fast: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
I’m here if you have any questions Julie. Cheers!
Can you use a nutribullet?
Sorry Betsey, a nutribullet is a blender and not a juicer. You’ll need a juicer for a juice fast. Read this article I wrote on why you MUST use a juicer for a juice fast: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
I’m here if you have any questions Betsey. Cheers!
is it ok if I drink gaterade while on the juice fast when iam playing hockey?
Sorry Mike, leave out that sugared down Gatorade and stick to water. Cheers!
Hi I just started the 7 day diet today and drank my first juice the jolt juice but I was wondering, do you have to drink all of the juice that you made or can you have it until you are full because I drank all of it and I feel like im about to throw up and also do you have to drink 4 juices a day because I don’t get hungry too much??
Suman, if 16 ounces is too much then cut it back to 12 ounces. Drink a juice whenever you feel hungry. It’s all about listening to your body and having a juice when it tells you that it’s hungry. Hunger is how your body tells you that it needs nutrients so don’t ignore it. Drink enough to satisfy yourself, and make a drink when your body tells you to. Cheers!
how much weight would you lose in a 7 day juice diet????
Well Daisy, it depends on how much you start out with, how well you stick to the juices, and what you juice. I’ve seen people lose anywhere from 7-15 pounds or more in a week. One gentleman lost 22 pounds during his first week.
Im 14 and was going to use your juice diet for 5 days. Is this ok?
Hollie, welcome to JOJ! I don’t see a problem with it as long as your parents are cool with it. I’m always here if you or your parents have any questions. Cheers!
woops…anyway, I am nursing my baby. would you have any suggestions as to how and with whatI should add to this cleanse to make sure I’m getting enough nutrients for me and my baby? I have done my own research, I’m just curious yup see what your thoughts on this might be. thanks so much!
today is the end of day 1 for my hubs and I on your 7 day cleanse. I’m about to go to sleep and I’m so hungry and have to pee constantly. I am usually dehydrated so this is something my body wil have to get used to. I am juicing for two so I double each recipe. The bruchetta recipe did not make nearly enough for us. what would you suggest adding to that recipe to produce more volume? I am very happy and determined to do this cleanse and am grateful that you posted it. I do have a question for you, I have a9 month old baby
Tara, I suggest you use bigger tomatoes or use enough tomatoes to make it enough. If you’re nursing you should be careful as toxins are released into your body that can get into your milk. But being that your baby is 9 months old you two should be fine. It’s best to consult with your pediatrician to be sure though as I’m not an expert in that field.
Just think, every time you pee you are getting rid of toxins, fat, and other waste. Keep it up and you’ll do great! Keep me posted and let me know how things work out. I’m always here if you have questions.
i did the 7 day fast in nov,and felt amazing,i want to do 21 days in jan and wondered if i need to take any iron,calcium and fibre supplements to stay healthy for that lenghth of time ?
Ails, you should be fine on your 21 day fast without any supplements. If you plan to go on longer than 30 days then it would be wise to consult your doctor.
Hello
I’m going to try this 7 day plan my question is I work a 13 hour day so can I make a batch up and take it with me and still have all the goodness also can you make them and freeze them
Thanks steve
I have always freezes my juice.
Steve, you should be fine if you make the juices in the morning and bring them to work with you. Just store them in airtight containers and keep them in the refrigerator. Usually 8-10 hours is all I’ll store a juice for, but they may last a little longer. You’ll have to be the judge of that. Keep me posted on how you do Steve. It’s always great to hear back from people on their success. I wish you all the best!
Hi Donnie,
Thank you SO MUCH for posting this info! It’s clear, straight to the point and I especially appreciate the recipes and grocery list.
I have a good friend who always recommended juicing to me, since I have Crohn’s disease and need to heal my intestines. Long story short, last year, I began taking herbs and got off of my medications and was in remission for a while. However, I messed up my diet and got sick again… plus, apparently I had a lot of built up scar tissue that turned into a huge mass in the right side of my colon. So during the summer, I had a right hemicolectomy (50% of my colon removed).. then I also had a second surgery after developing an abscess.
Since surgery, I’ve recovered well and seem to be in remission, but I really want to cleanse my body again, since I was on a lot of antibiotics, and have made poor food choices.
I recently watched a movie called ‘Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead’ and it’s about a man’s experience juicing and it has really made this type of cleansing/healing process easy for me to understand and I decided I want to do this for myself.
My question is – is it okay to continue taking herbs while juicing? I like to take herbs for digestion, yeast build up, inflammation, hair, skin and nails… these are herbs that were recommended to me by a herbalist/iridologist/holistic nutritionist, and they all seem to work well for me.
Sorry for the long message, but I thought it was important to mention my backstory. I am going to start this cleanse on Dec 26/13! Yay! So excited, my Breville juicer is being delivered today.
Thanks again for your help!
We start our 7 day in the morning. I’m excited! I have struggled with my junk food addiction my whole life. I’m on a roller coaster. I went vegan for about 6 months and felt great! I was even working out. I caved and stated eating dairy first and now I’m back to full blown junk food every chance I get. I looked in the mirror yesterday and do not like who is liking back. I’m miserable. Well we bought a juice a month ago and juice in the morning and it tastes fantastic. So I can’t wait to start this challenge! Thank you!
Delia, welcome to JOJ and congrats on starting your juice fast today! I’m sure you are going to feel fantastic on your fast! Keep me posted and let me know how it goes. I’m here if you have questions.
Jenn, you can put some of your herbs through the juicer. What herbs are you taking? Let me know what herbs you are taking so I can suggest some fruit/veggie replacements so you can try it out. I’m really positive that once you start juicing you will notice a huge change in how you feel. I wish you all the best Jenn and I hope you keep me posted and let me know how things go. I’m always here if you have questions. Cheers!
Hi donnie,
I have found that the juices are very lumpy epically the jolt juice am i doing it wrong or do I need to mix it with water or a liquid?
Yes! You should be adding water, it cuts down a lot on the lumps…also depending on what type of blender/juicer you have I would recommend the Nutribullet. It’s a little on the pricey side, but it’s worth it! If you can’t afford a Nutribullet try the magic bullet, its like 50$ I’m pretty sure at target. Good Luck!
There shouldn’t be any lumps in your juice. It should already be about the same consistency as water. Don’t use a blender to do a juice fast as it’s not going to work out the same or be as efficient. The Nutribullet is a blender. Read this article for more information on why you MUST use a juicer on a juice fast and not a blender: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
Hope this helps. Cheers!
Kimberley, your juices should not have any lumps in them whatsoever. It almost sounds like you are using a blender instead of a juicer. If not, what juicer are you using?
Donnie,
How are the commercial juices like Odawala, Acai Berry etc. especially when travelling and not being able to travel with a juicer?
Tamera, it’s best to stay away from those juices while on a juice fast. They are pasteurized in one form or another. Any juice with a shelf life that long is not all natural. A majority of the nutrition is lost in these juices. I once tried a 5 day juice fast on commercial juices and I didn’t get near the results that I get when making my own juice. They are fine when you are in a pinch but don’t rely on them for all of your daily needs. If you are traveling to work, you can make your juices and take them with you. If you’re traveling for a few days and can’t take your juicer there are places that serve juice. Almost all of your whole foods stores do now along with most of the smoothie places.
What can I substitute ginger for? Do you have any other recipes?
Peter, take a look at the substitution list found here: http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/ You can sub in Lemon or even Radish if you like. You could also just leave it out. Enjoy!
Can I have coffee? Will put it thru juicer if I must, lol
HAHA!!! Sorry Gethayes, no coffee not even if you put it through the juicer. If you want, you can have a cup of decaf with no sugar, no cream, no milk, no honey, or anything added to it. That kind of takes away from the whole point of coffee though right?
Hi Donnie do I need to just stick to these 6 recipes for the 7 days or can I use some of the other recipes that are on the page ? Also say at lunch or dinner time could I make one of the morning juices or do I need to just have morning ones in the morning time
Kelsey, the recipes listed coincide with the shopping list to make it easier. You can however use the other recipes if you like. Just make sure you get enough produce at the store. Don’t feel like you have to stick with any particular recipes. Get out there and experiment and try them all out. You’ll have a better idea of what you like and dislike. Enjoy and have fun with it Kelsey! The morning ones tend to have a little more sugar in them so if you plan on having those later on at night just cut back on some of the fruit and you’ll be fine.
Donnie I just had a quick question I am doing this 7 day fast for my New Years resolution for the 7 day juice fast does it have to be the 6 recipes above or I see there is another link on the side bar fr more recipes can we use one of those or is it recommended to just stick with these 6 for the 7 day plan thank you
Kelsey, the recipes listed coincide with the shopping list to make it easier. You can however use the other recipes if you like. Just make sure you get enough produce at the store. Don’t feel like you have to stick with any particular recipes. Get out there and experiment and try them all out. You’ll have a better idea of what you like and dislike. Enjoy and have fun with it Kelsey!
i know organic fruits and veggies are better but does they have to be organic, and how long can i do this fast?
James, you do not have to use organic. Organic is great but in all reality there are no nutritional benefits of using organic over conventional. I choose organic and try to buy from local farmers when I can to help out the local farmers. I typically suggest if you plan on juicing long term to re-evaluate after every two weeks. If you plan on going long term, you should consult with your doctor after 30 days of juicing to make sure everything is as it’s supposed to be. I wish you all the best James!
Also how much ginger do you mean when quoting “1″ Ginger” in your juicing recipes?
Thank you for your help and advice.
Dominic, that’s 1 inch. About a half thumb size of ginger should do the trick. Cheers!
Hi,
Brilliant site and ive read through all 25 pages of comments and there is some brilliant information.
Please could you answer a few questions and confirm a few things, I know your already answered some similar questions so apologies.
1) can the lemon drink in the morning be hot water instead of warm?
2) is it more beneficial to have a full lemon in the morning or should I stick to just half a lemon?
3) do you have to drink water straight after your juice?
4) is it best to stick to only green vegetables and fruit? Or is having red apples, carrots and etc ok?
5) is it ok to go bed feeling hungry and have your last juice 4 hours before you go sleep? Or will this be bad for the juice diet and make your body go into starvation mode?
6) would a colon cleanse be beneficial after the juice fast?
I look forward to hearing your reply.
Kind regards
Dominic
Dominic, I’m sorry for the late reply to your questions. I’ve been pretty busy during this time of year.
Sure, the lemon can be mixed with hot water. As long as it’s not ice cold as your body absorbs warm/hot liquid better than cold.
You can do a full lemon or a half lemon. I usually do just a half and throw the other half in my first juice of the day. Lemon is a great detoxifier and really helps to give you a jolt in the morning.
You should always drink water after you juice and throughout the day. You need to drink water after a juice to help dilute it and speed up the absorption process.
Always use a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables in your juices. I prefer the green granny smith apples as they are low in sugar compared to the red ones. Just be cautious of the amount of sugar you put in your juices. Fruits and carrots contain sugar but that doesn’t mean you should avoid them completely. I’ll throw a carrot or two in my juices every once in a while as they give a good flavor. Besides the sugar content, they provide really good nutritional benefits. It’s best to keep your juices mostly greens but an occasional non green fruit/veggie is fine.
The best advice I can give is to have a juice when you feel hungry. I like to have my last juice about 1-2 hours before I go to bed but there’s been times where I’ve gone 4-5 hours without having a juice before bedtime. It’s all a matter of listening to your body Dominic. If your super hungry, then have a juice.
There’s no need for a colon cleanse. It’s not needed, but it wont hurt your juice fast in any way. It’s really up to you if you want to do it or not.
I wish you all the best Dominic, I hope you have an awesome juice fast and meet all of your goals. Keep me posted on how your fast goes. I’m always here if you have questions.
I have just watched the Fat Sick and Nearly Dead documentary. I think this is something that I really want to try. I am 25 years old and I weight 275. I absolutely no energy ever and I feel yucky all the time. In the last two months I have started breaking out on my face shoulders and back. I NEVER broke out in high school. So at the First of the year I am making a change. I am going to try this to detox my body and start exercising and making some major life changes. I have some other things going on as well and I am hoping that with this I can help those out as well, It is time to do this for me. I think I may even start a Blog. Here is to a New Year and a new me!!
Good luck to you!!! I too watched the movie and was inspired to do a diet that consists of me juicing for the entire day but only eating one small meal. The first two days I had a headache but after that I started to feel GREAT!!! Most of my hunger and cravings have disappeared and I have more energy than before I started. I’ve been doing it for two weeks now and am losing the tire that going around my stomach and back. I’m so happy! I get all kinds of fruits and veggies and juice it all including white & sweet potato, broccoli, kale, lemons, oranges, grapefruit (the whole thing including peel), Brussels sprouts, kiwi, turnips, lettuce, spinach, pineapple, melons, etc. I don’t take the skin off. I’m really loving it and feel great! I drink as much as I want, but I try to use more green veggies over fruit.
Fan, isn’t it amazing how fast the cravings go away once you stop giving in to them? I realized I was giving up cravings and habits that I’ve had for the better half of my 33 years within days of my fast. It sounds like you have it all down! Cheers to your health Fan!
Amber, I am in the same boat rank as you basically, I am addicted to junk and fast food, I am 23 weigh 190 and I have no energy and feel yucky. I myself also break out underneath the sides of my chin. January I will be doing the 7 day cleanse and depending on how well I do the first week, will prolong it another week. After the juice detox and once I slowly get back to eating protein I plan on rejoining the cross-fit gym, I hope you meet your goal next year!
Hey Amber Good-luck to you. I have just watched the same documentary and it has given me such motivation and I am excited about starting…..today is day 1. I know it is going to be no easy task especially at this time of year but finally I seem to be mentally focused! Wishing you all the best and hopefully you start your blog as I would love to follow you in your journey.
Michelle x
Amber, congrats on starting your juice fast! It’s only going to benefit you. You’ll notice a huge difference in your energy levels after a few days. If you start a blog documenting your juice fast let me know, I’ll throw up a link to it
Can i keep using this for weight loss after the 7 days, without eating anything else.
Omar, sorry for the late reply. You can juice past 7 days if you are feeling good. I would recommend consulting with a doctor if you plan on fasting for more than 30 days though.
Hello Donnie,
Your story inspired me to juice this is my first day. I wanted to eat because I knew I shouldn’t I’m sticking to it….
Thanks Wanda
Wanda! Congrats on starting your juice fast! Let me know how things went! I wish you all the best!
My husband and I are on our first juice fast. Day 6. I have to say I feel great. My question is after 10 days, how long we plan on staying on it, what the heck do we eat.
Thank you.
Sandra
Congrats Sandra! Sorry for the late reply, I’ve taken a little time to spend with family this month. Refer to this link to see how to come off a juice fast. http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/ If you have any questions just let me know.
I have a question how long can I have my juice in the fridge with a air tight container cause I ate breakfast with my husband n I feel really bad if I didn’t cause it was our anivasary n he brought it to me in bed
Brittney, I find that juices are best consumed instantly but when I was taking them to work with me, I never let them sit longer than 8 hours at a time.
Oh, and Happy Anniversary Brittney! Enjoy your day!
Hi Donnie,
Thanks for your reply, looking at the 6 different juice recipes and the shopping list above has given me the sigh of relief to not having to think about what i should get!! my only question is that are you meant to drink the whole 6 juice recipes stated above 4-6 times a day or just one same juice for the whole day???
Thanks
FarFar, if you drank all 6 juice recipes 4-6 times a day that would have you drinking between 24-36 juices every day. That would be impossible! Just have 4-6 juices PER DAY and choose out the 6 recipes that are listed. Hope this helps clear up the confusion.
Hi,
with this 7 day juice fast plan, do we have to stick to the 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners provided or can we choose a range of juices from the ‘recipes’ section?
Thanks
Sally, as long as you have between 4-6 juices per day it really doesn’t matter what recipes you use. Just stick to the 80/20 rule of veggies to fruits and you’ll be on your way to success!
starting tomorrow – really excited! What type of tomatoes should i get?
Welcome to JOJ and congrats on starting your juice fast Karolyn! Just get big, plump, juicy tomatoes! I wish you all the best on your fast. Let me know how it goes for you. I’m always here if you have questions Karolyn.
Thank you very much for this site Donnie it was exactly what I needed I lost 6 kilos in 7 days on the juice fast and I am going to do it once a month until I reach my target after that I will do 5 days a month. Thank you for making it so simple to follow
Charlie, congrats on the weight loss! Keep at it, eat healthy, and have fun! I’m always here if you have any questions. I wish you all the best Charlie!
Hello! I am going to start on Monday… I have all of the items that I need. I was wondering if it is ok do this for 30 days? Also, I wanted to know if it is ok to use Vega protein products with the juice. Vega is a plant based product.
Thank you in advance for answering my question, I am looking forward in hearing from you.
Kia, welcome to JOJ and congrats on starting your juice fast today! You can juice for 30 days. It’s best to consult with your doctor if you plan on going longer than 30 days though. If you’re a body builder or have an extreme physically demanding lifestyle then the protein products would be fine since weight loss is probably not your goal. If weight loss is your goal and you don’t have a super physically demanding lifestyle then leave out the protein products as you’ll get enough protein on the fast. Keep me posted on your fast. I’m always here if you have questions.
I am so happy to have found this site! I am starting my 7 day fast tomorrow and I am having such fears about cravings! I have about 30-40 pounds to lose. I attemped to start earlier this week and caved after 2 days and ate normal food. I had a terrible headache, which I know was due to lack of caffeine, (I am a 3-4 cup a day coffee drinker), but I was also feeling nauseous. Is this normal, and part of the toxins coming out of my system? And can I drink coffee on the fast if its just black and organic? I appreciate any help or tips. Thanks so much!
Michele, just don’t worry about the cravings. It’s all a mind thing and you’ll be able to control them if you stick with your juices. You can take tylenol or ibuprofen to curb the headaches so they aren’t as bad. It sounds like you were going through detox. Try to finish it out this time and after 3-5 days the detox will be done and you’ll start to feel really great! You shouldn’t have any caffeine while on the fast as caffeine is one of the toxins you are trying to rid your body of. Weight (and toxins) are only going to come off as long as you aren’t putting any new toxins back into your body. Keep me posted on how things go Michele. I wish you all the best!
Love this site! I am excited to purchase everything I need tomorrow and get started on Monday. Good luck everyone. Please keep posting. I love reading your experiences.
Gina, welcome to JOJ and congrats on starting your juice fast today! I wish you all the best! I’m here if you have any questions throughout your fast.
Hi Donnie, we are just starting your juicing programme, my husband suffers with Rheumatoid Arthritis and is currently on Prednisone and another drug Methotrexate he has been on these drugs for the last 12 months after having a remission of about 12 years and controlling it with vitamins, is there any particular vege juices that could control inflammation which should intern ease the pain.
Cheers Deb
Australia
Deb, welcome to JOJ and congrats on getting ready to start your juice fast! Celery is good for inflammation and so is ginger. Put a little in each juice and see if that helps. You may consider talking to your doctor to inform him/her of what you and your husband are planning to do just in case any medications need to be adjusted. Keep me posted and let me know how things turn out. I’m always here if you or your husband have questions Deb.
I have been mixing all my ingredients in my Ninja. I have not been straining so I get all the pulp from the fruits and my drinks are thick. Is this bad? Should I be straining and making the consistency more juice like?
Susan, you should use a juicer instead of a blender. A ninja is a blender and won’t extract the pulp and leave you with only the juice. This in turn makes your juices thick and much higher in calories. Even when you strain your juices, you aren’t getting the same quality because a blender doesn’t break down the juice to it’s lowest state. The goal is to put your digestive system at rest while you drink just juice. Since juice is already broken down, it gets absorbed and bypasses the digestive process. Do yourself a favor and get yourself a juicer! I’ve linked a few good ones from amazon here: http://astore.amazon.com/jus033-20 Some really good deals. The Hamilton Beach one works really good and I still use mine.
Hi Donnie,
Your very inspirational and am so glad I’ve come across your page, iv been wanting to start a juice fast for years now but just never had the real courage to go ahead with it! but after giving birth to my twins, unhealthy sleep patterns, eating what i want and when i want even at midnight has really put me in a deadly and if i don’t stop myself i will probably get diabetes or something…
so my questions are:
can you just start the fast straight away without doing anything in advanced?
would i be able to do light exercise during the fast?
would it be possible to complete the 7 days fast, take another 7 days break and then starting again, but for longer?
Thanks for your inspiration.
FarFar, thank you and welcome to JOJ! You can ease yourself into the fast by eating only fresh fruits and veggies for a few days prior to the fast or you can just jump right in. Either way works but you know yourself best. Decide which way will work best for you. You can do light exercises while juicing. Just remember to listen to your body and don’t over exert yourself. It’s best to let your body rest and recover during the first 3-5 days of your juice fast while you go through detox. As long as you keep your exercises light, you should be fine. While it’s fine to go 7 days on and 7 days off, you’ll get the most out of it if you juice longer initially. Set yourself a weight goal as opposed to a time frame and juice until you hit your goal. When you set yourself a time frame, it feels more like your counting down the days and it can be discouraging. So set yourself a weight goal and juice till you meet that goal FarFar! Keep me updated with how your fast goes. I’m here if you need me.
Hey there I just finished the fast and I am on my second day of reintroducing solids, I will start by telling you about the results I had and the things you have to consider I hope it helps.
So I have been clean eating for 6 months now and had lost 25 kilos before I went on the juice fast but I had hit a plateau much like Donnie I was getting discouraged. My friend had come to visit and I found myself out drinking wines a few nights and eating a little less cleanly so I was not feeling as good as usual that’s when I found this page, I was only thinking of doing 3 days but I really wanted to reset my system and I was hopeful it would be helpful in my plan to quit dairy as I was finding it difficult to do so so I found myself committing to do the full 7 days.
I went straight on the fast but I think it might have been good to do a day of preparation like the girl who posted the videos she did a day eating only watermelon first, I think this would help your stomach prepare.
The first thing I have to say is this really works! It does take serious commitment and for the first day at least a lot of will power your body does want food! The second day on is much easier like anything you fall into a routine and as long as you have enough juices you aren’t hungry, you just can’t leave it too long between juices otherwise you will want to eat everything in sight.
The third day was my favourite out of them all I was full of energy and felt so light my stomach was already flat and I felt cleaner somehow, I do have to mention a major side effect at this point the first 3 days I was running to the loo a lot the fruit and veggies have a serious laxative effect so you don’t want to plan to be far from a bathroom after that there was nothing left in my system. Half way through day four I did hit a bit of a wall but starting my day on day 5 with yoga helped, I would recommend making sure you get enough sleep throughout the detox because you can’t just pick yourself up with a coffee. On day 6 I went SUP boarding and I have to say that this was to heavy of an exercise to do while on the detox as I became quite dizzy and was very worn out for the last 2 days of the detox.
So to answer your question I would recommend very gentle exercise only throughout the detox as your body won’t be able to give as much, also I would not recommend such a short break between detoxes as you also have to account for the 3 or so days you will need to reintroduce solids to your body and even though a juice detox is massively beneficial it is stressful on your body and your brain as your brain runs on carbohydrates, for me that would really be the most prominent side effect I had after day four my focus was not as astute. I would definitely agree with Donnie and keep it to once a month.
So my results I lost 6 kilos on the fast starting at 92kgs and ending on 86kgs I have one more day of reintroducing solids and then I will do another weigh in, some of the other pros of the juice fast is I had no body odor at all whilst on it I barely even sweat, my skin while it was oily as heck on day three after that it glowed, my stomach felt amazing, and my eyes were clearer/brighter.
The only cons would be the time it takes to prepare the juices it is a lot of work and you need to be very organized with keeping stocked up and preparing the juices especially if you have to work over the week.
Well I hope my information helped answer your questions somewhat, I really wish you the best of luck with your fast and I hope to hear how you found it.
Here is a site to help with the period of reintroducing solids http://www.allaboutfasting.com/breaking-a-fast.html
Charlie.
Really well put Charlie! It sounds like you had a successful juice fast. I hope more people read your experience and take note!
This morning I try. . Start each day off by juicing 1/2 lemon (peeled) and mix it with 16 ounces of warm to hot water. I do this as soon as I wake up each morning like u suggest . But right after since I already have my juicer out I prepared a fresh drank that I juice another 16 oz of veg juicing and drink that too’ is that bad doing it before I go to the “bathroom ? After drinking the 1/2 lemon peeled mix with 16 oz.
please help.
Milan, go to the bathroom whenever you have to. It doesn’t matter if you have your juice before or after you use the bathroom. You can also have your lemon with 8 or 12 ounces of warm water if it’s too much liquid for you.
I am going to buy everything sunday and start this Monday! I am not sure if I want to go for the straight juicing or just juice every morning. Any feedback? I love eating food and am afraid I would get so hungry and end up over indulging. Please let me know what you think.
Ashley, go straight for the juice only and you’ll be glad you did. You wont get hungry during the fast due to the nature of it. It’s the cravings you’ll have to deal with. See, hunger is how your body tells you that it needs nutrients and cravings are when your mind is telling you to eat out of habit, boredom, or for the enjoyment and taste of it. You get plenty of nutrients in your juices and that will turn off the hunger. Just listen to your body and have a juice when you first start to feel hungry. Once you can differentiate between true hunger and cravings you’ll have it made! Keep me posted on how things work out Ashley. I’m here if you need me.
Hello Donnie.
I have a question I have been juicing for 4 days now. After a 14 days soup diet/ nothing but boiled water with beef bone soup that’s all I intake with baby spinach here n there but that’s it.
I weight 146 on nov13.2013 To Dec 7 2013 I drop only 10 pounds I started juicing on dec 8 and I drop Down to 7pound!!! A totally of 17 pound:)- all together .
I am trying to get down to 120 . My current weight 129 :)- I am 5’4 My ex has been trying to get me to do this since forever. I didn’t believed juicing could actually make u lose weight! I am a believed now I love it so much now. So much better than the lemon master cleanser . I didn’t know about the lemon n warm water in the morning.
I always prepared my juicing and put in 3-4 jar each jars is about 32 oz of veg juice I hardly add any fruit to it /
When juicing
Combine / spinach /kale/ celery/ carrot/ and beet/ sometime add lemon in the juicier . I don’t have a pattern I just drink whenever
My body tell me hey I am hungry lol. Will that be okay ? Just by doing that ? Or do I have to break it down like breakfast/lunch/dinner . Is there such thing as drinking to much juice ?
Milan, congrats on 4 days of juicing! You lost more weight in a shorter time with the juice fast because you are giving your body all the nutrients it needs. It’s amazing how proper nutrition in any form can have such a positive impact. Just keep doing what you’re doing Milan, it’s working and giving you the results you want. It’s all about listening to your body and you’re doing a fantastic job of that. Just keep having juices when you are hungry and feel the need to. If you stay with that, you’ll be fine. Keep me posted on your status. I’m sure you’ll get down to 120 in no time! I’m always here if you have questions.
Thanks u so much for taking the time to answered my question. U have been such an inspiration :)- recently i just do the morning lemon with 16 oz of warm water. I was just curious can I drank my juice right after I drank the morning warm lemon ? Or it’s best to wait and let the lemon warm water rise me out in the “bathroom” than drink my veg juice :)-
Xoxox
Milan, you can drink your juice right after you have your lemon and water. Or you can wait a while and have it. It’s really up to you. It’s best to have your lemon water and then go about your morning. Get dressed, go about your normal routine, and then have your juice.
I’ve purchased all my fruits and veggies to begin tomorrow. My question is, are these one-serving recipes? They seem large to me, so I just want to be sure before getting started. Thanks so much!
Kandi, you’re juicing them, not eating them whole so yes, it may seem like a lot but the recipes are 1 serving each. Enjoy!
My husband and I (both significantly overweight) are starting this today. Will be be getting enough of our vitamins and minerals everyday? Do we need to use a supplement? Protein powder? Thank you.
Jill, welcome to JOJ and congrats to you and your husband for starting your juice fast! You’ll get more than enough vitamins, minerals, and nutrients from the juice. The juice is loaded with nutrients to help flush out the toxins and weight. Keep me posted on how you two do Jill. I’m always here if you have questions.
BIG thank you to this website! I found it by coincidence last week while looking for some regular recipes, it grabbed my attention right away. It is now the beginning of day number 4 and I have already lost 6 pounds. I did not feel hungry or tired at all during the first three days, the biggest challenge for me was the mental one. It is hard to smell or see food without thinking about it. I certainly miss having delicious solid food, but I get over this feeling when I see positive results, mainly the increase of energy level and weight loss. Thank again to the website!
Congrats on starting your juice fast and losing 6 pounds already Nasser! That’s fantastic! It’s amazing how food can change our health completely. Keep me posted on your success Nasser and know that I’m always here if you have questions.
I am trying to get rid of some auto immune issues (mainly alopecia with scalp inflammation). I am planning on starting a 10 day juice plan tomorrow, but my husband is concerned that I won’t be having any fats. Should I be concerned? Thank you!
Michiele, I can understand his concern but you aren’t planning to juice fast indefinitely. During those 10 days you will be just fine. Your body has a storage of these fats already. When you go back to eating solids you’ll be getting your fats again. No need to be concerned.
Hello everyone, just joined the site and I am very excited about starting my first juice fast. I already have a juicer and I will be starting my 7 day juice fas tomorrow. Wish me luck.
Good luck bud! im starting my first day today aswell
Diarmuid, congrats on starting your juice fast! I wish you all the best!
Good luck..
Exel, welcome to JOJ and congrats on starting your juice fast! Keep me posted on how things go!
Day one of juice cleanse!!
Good luck Erica…let me know how day 1 goes…I am starting tomorrow.
Awesome Erica! Keep me posted and let me know how things turn out.
By the way today is my first day juicing. I plan on doing 14 days
Me too. Good luck.
It is my third day.
Beautifulleo, congrats on starting your juice fast! Keep me posted on your success!
Congrats on starting your fast Dimplez! Keep me posted on your success and know that I’m here if you have any questions.
Hi can I create my own juices or do I have to stick to your plan?
Dimplez, it’s fine to go off and experiment with your own juices. My plan is there as a guideline to get you started. Half the fun of juicing is creating and coming up with recipes that you truly enjoy!
So glad I found this!! I love the layout of the article and rly good tips! Especially grateful for the breakdown of the grocery list. Going to flip trough the grocery store flyers and find the best deals of each item. Nervous, but so excited!
Don’t be nervous Phyllicia, just be excited that you’re going to feel so much better soon! Keep me posted!
Hi everyone. This really does work. I went on my first cleanse 2 years ago for almost 60 days. I was 186 pounds and dropped to 149.8. I gained 20 pounds back because I refused to change my lifestyle after the cleanse. This year I cleansed for 10 days and lost 12 pounds…at this time I have adapted a vegan lifestyle and seem to be maintaining my weight loss. I’ve even lost an additional 6 pounds since last month. Hope this helps.
You can keep the weight off by continuing to eat raw plant based foods…it will be hard at times but do it, because you deserve a better you
Congrats Dezzy! That’s really motivating to hear how successful you are. It’s amazing how food can have such an impact in our lives both positively and negatively based on our choices. We all deserve the best when in comes to our health! Congrats Dezzy!
Is there anyone out there who has completed the diet and successfully went back onto solids (Healthy Diet) without putting all the weight back on??
I enjoy juicing, but don’t want to be caught in this yo-yo routine where I am forced to go onto a juice fast to keep the weight off.
Mo, browse through the forums and you’ll see plenty of people. As with any diet, you will put the weight back on if you go back to your old eating habits that put the weight on to begin with. Juicing isn’t just about losing weight, it’s about changing your diet and learning how to eat healthy. If you stick to healthy eating and maintain a proper diet after your fast, you’re not going to gain the weight back. It’s only when you go back to your old eating habits that the weight comes back on.
I love it when people do a juice fast…this one has a lot of sugars but it is still a good fast..the one thing lacking in this article is the way to end a juice fast…you have to ease your gut back into digestion since you have predigested everything for it with the juicer..start with a day of eating melons..any melons you like..follow with a day of thick creamy soups, then you can start to add back solid food. be kind to your gut…don’t be shocking it now with some cheeseburger to celebrate..happy juicing..
Kathleen, thank you for your input. If you read around the site you’ll fine an article titled “How to Eat After a Juice Fast” ( http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/ ) It has the information you are looking for when coming off of a fast. I agree though, don’t shock yourself with a cheeseburger the minute you come off! Happy Juicing!
So excited to join everyone who has done and is doing this fast! Thank you for sharing this plan
How is a beet and the ginger prepared before putting it in the juicer? Does it remain its raw self or need to be prepared in a special way?
Thanks in advance.
Im excited to commence this programme, purchased a juicer however I didn’t know where to begin thank you for providing step by step, summer around the corner need a jump start. Informative comments and replies definitely a motivation and helpful to know dos and donts.
Hello All. I just purchased a juicer yesterday and want to get going on my first juice experince with a 7 day juice fast. I am excited to cleanse my body and I just have a great feeling about how this.
I have a couple quesitons though because I want to make sure I do what is best for my body during this time and after.
1st: My husband and I count calories usually – he is curious about the calories in the juice. Do we need to be concerned about that (taking in too much or too little)? I believe the answer is no, based off of what I’ve read here – but I want to be sure.
2nd: If I fast for a week and then come off…is there a time line I should follow before fasting again? Can I fast too much/too long?
Thank you in advance for the help. I just found this site 20 minutes ago but I am in love with it. This is what I’ve been looking for. And I just wanted to say, the replies posted here to quesitons are inspiring, informational, and beyond helpful. Thank you so much!
-Nichole
I just finished a 7 day water fast during which I lost 21 pounds. I am now on Day 2 of your 7 day juice fast as a way to transition from the water fast. I feel great! This is a great program. It’s REALLY important to drink the 16 oz of water between juices to help flush your system. I’m curious to see how much weight I lose this week. If the results are good I may keep going a few more weeks until I hit my goal to lose a total of 80 pounds. Thanks for a really useful program Donnie. By the way I have an amateur radio show and I’m spreading the word!
hi jim would u share a little of youre experience with the water fast i thought of doing it but got scared.
thanks
Glenda, water fasting is dangerous due to the fact that you are starving your body of nutrients. You’ll lose weight at a much slower and unhealthier pace as opposed to juice fasting.
I would love to try this for 30 days but am just wondering how much weight will I lose? I weight 154 pounds and would like to lose at least 22 pounds. Is that possible??
I have just started day two of the juice plan…have a slight headache but it’s ok…but I’ve already lost 3lbs!!! Nothing more motivating than that! And the juices are really yummy.
Hi I’m 16 years old and I’m doing the 7 day just plan. I’m on day 2 and I actually gained a pound… So, I’m wondering if it’s because I’m using a magic bullet instead of a juicer… I’ve been getting 2 and 1/2 shakes for every recipe. PLEASE HELP ME
Hello there, click on “Juicing Questions” then “Can I use a blender” and you will get a better understanding. When I first started “juicing” I used my magic bullet as well, I was soooo bloated due to the high fiber content of what I was blending, you don’t get that with juicing. Your body has to work to break down the fiber with blending, with juicing it like an IV in your arm, the benefits of juicing go straight to your system without digesting. Hope this helps…just my 2 cents, good luck
You need a juicer. A bullet does not break down the fruits and vegetables as good plus it doesn’t extract the fibers which slows down your digestion. Fibers are great but not when you doing a juicing diet.
Spot on Dimmy! You took the words out of my mouth!
Hi so I’m 16 years old and I’m doing the 7 day juicing plan. I’m on day 2 and i actually gained a pound. So I’m wondering if it is because I was using a magic bullet instead of a juicer. I’ve been getting 2 and half shakes for every recipe…. Please help me
Hi all your receipees are very tasty,i am on 4th day in juice diet.lost 3 lbs.
can I work out during the fast?
Hi! I just found this site looking for detox and colon cleanse juice fasts. I some plans that suggest using epsom salts or something similar to cleanse the colon, would you suggest doing that with this 7 day juice plan? I like this plan a lot but I’m tempted to try that colon cleanse. This would be my first time. Thanks!
Mayra, no coffee is not acceptable on a juice fast. The purpose is to detoxify your body and as caffeine is a chemical/drug, you don’t want to put it into your body. If you are an avid coffee drinker/addict like I was, I would suggest tapering off of it before the detox. I did so by switching to black tea which has about half the caffeine as coffee. It helped me not have the excrutiating caffeine headaches that come from stopping the intake suddenly. If you absolutely must drink coffee, you will find that you do not need nearly as much to get the desired effect. I went from 6 tea bags a day to half nearly instantly and did well. Good luck.
How I calculate the ratio of 80% vegetables and 20% fruits?
For example Sunset Passion:-
1 Beet Sliced (substitute with Oranges)
1 Cucumber
1 Carrot
1 Granny Smith Apple
4 Kale Leaves (substitute with spinach)
1/4 Lemon Peeled
1/4 Lime Peeled
Is this substitution fine?
Anyone know if it’s still ok to drink coffee while on the juice plan.
Mayra, no coffee is not acceptable on a juice fast. The purpose is to detoxify your body and as caffeine is a chemical/drug, you don’t want to put it into your body. If you are an avid coffee drinker/addict like I was, I would suggest tapering off of it before the detox. I did so by switching to black tea which has about half the caffeine as coffee. It helped me not have the excrutiating caffeine headaches that come from stopping the intake suddenly. If you absolutely must drink coffee, you will find that you do not need nearly as much to get the desired effect. I went from 6 tea bags a day to half nearly instantly and did well. Good luck.
And I just cudnt drink the lemon and hot water it made me retch…:-( but ill try and drink plenty of water as a substitute…day 1 for me…feeling positive!!
I will only able to manage 4 juices a day probably….is that ok??or too little
What can I use to substitute kale and blueberries? They are not available in my country.
Do I have to use a juicer or can I blend it?
Day one, and I’ve made the Jolt Juice, it wasn’t bad I’ve never juiced before and bought my juicer last night! I’m already craving food! I love this site, so helpful and easy! Thank you!!
Hi there, Just starting the juice diet tomorrow and was wondering if I can drink normal drinks as well as the juices, for example, tea/coffee, diet pepsi etc.
Thanks
I’m excited to try this…..
Hi,
I am planning to be on juice diet.please give me tips how to juice it.I bought hamilton juicer,do i need to add water in juice or just take juice.
No.
Since it’s detox program, and I’m a smoker. Can I smoke?
No.
This will be tough then. Need to quit smoke for that.
Hey I was wondering why the lemon needed to be peeled, I really like eating the rind was wondering if peeling it was necessary
Hello
I’m considering starting this diet but don’t have a juicer. Is it possible to use a blender to prepare the juices required? Will the pulp have to be discarded or can it be consumed?
Thanks
Beam
can I excercise when on the juice diet?
Hi Donnie! I started my Juice Fast today and I am on my third juice. Yummy! Question: it seems that my juice comes out foamy with a bit of sediment. Is this normal? Should I strain it?
Great website! Thanks for the time and effort you put into it!
Renee
Hi, can I drink tea or coffee during the process? What about fish oil capsules?
Hi Donnie,
Thank you so much for your quick reply. We started today with the warm water with lemon. It made me feel nauseous. Is that normal? I ended up just drinking half of a cup and had my morning juice. You mentioned that I should be eating a few solids since I am breastfeeding, along with the fruits and veggies, can I also have some lean meat? Or should I avoid meat? And should coffee be avoided as well? I appreciate all of your help! Great website!
I have a pretty strong aversion to cucumbers. Would it possible to replace them with another food? or could I just lave it out?
This is awesome info!! Myself & my 2 GF’s (flatmates) are starting tomorrow!!! Just a thank you for the recipes
I just got my juicer tonight! I will start tomorrow. I have never juiced before. I will follow your recipes. I will have 4 juices of 16 ounces through out the day. I’ll let you know my experience. Do you think I will have enough energy to exercise? At least power walk every day? Thanks!
Hi,
My husband and I will be starting our juicing fast tomorrow. I am super excited! I had some questions though. Are the portions in the recipe meant for one person? Do I have to double it to make it for 2? Also, would this be considered safe for breastfeeding?
Eman, the portions are meant for one individual. If you want to make enough for 2 people then yes, you would simply double the recipes. I wouldn’t recommend solely juicing while nursing due to the effects of the detox and how they release toxins into your bloodstream which will get into the milk. It’s best to include a few solids such as fresh fruits and veggies while nursing. I’m here if you have any questions.
Hey! Thank you so much for this website, it is amazing and i praise you for replying to all the comments and questions people leave. I am on day 3 of my 30 day juice fast and i am loving it! I just wanted to let you know of a quick small juice i make as a filler during the day – 2 apples and 1/3 of a lemon – it tastes EXACTLY like lemonade!! its so great! I know juices should be 80 veggie / 20 fruit but this is just a quick “snack” during the day
Nicky, you’re very welcome! Congrats on day 3 of your juice fast! Try adding a bit of ginger to that! I make one similar to that including 2 apples, 1/2 lemon, 2 inches of ginger. It packs a big punch but really gets me going in the mornings or afternoons. Keep me posted on your juice fast Nicky. I’m looking forward to hearing your success! Let me know if you have any questions. I wish you all the best!
Thanks for this quick juice recipe! I will try it!
I was wondering, is there anything I can substitute the ginger for. I do like ginger, I’m just not a particular fan of it in my juice
Tabitha, please take a look at the substitution list found here: http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/
I’m sure you will find some good ideas for substitutions. If you don’t like any of the subs, just omit the ginger.
There is not protein in this diet, should you add protein to it?
Before you make assumptions Delilah, a little research on your part would be wise. Here’s an article titled “How do I get protein on a juice fast” that is under the questions section of the main navigation of the site. Please read it so you can better understand juicing.
http://www.justonjuice.com/how-do-i-get-protein-during-a-juice-fast/
Let me know if you have any questions.
Is adding a scoop of whey protein to a smoothie/shake for some extra protein a reasonable thing to do?
Adding protein to a smoothie is fine Ralph, but I wouldn’t recommend it in a juice unless you are working out or have a super busy active lifestyle, or are trying to build muscle mass. If your primary goal is to lose weight then you’ll get enough protein from your juices.
Hi Donnie,
Thanks for all the great information about juicing. I’m on Day 3 and feel absolutely fantastic! I do have some questions. Is Stevia allowed on the fast? And should organic milk/soy milk and creamer be avoided? I wanted to make a good chai tea.
Thank you!
Sorry Nicole Marie, don’t add any sweeteners (including Stevia) to your juices. No milk/creamers/sugars or anything that isn’t water or juice that you make. Tea is an exception as long as it’s regular tea with no creamer or sweetener. Just stick to the juices that you make and you’ll do great! Keep me posted. I’m here if you have any questions.
Thank you, Donnie. The recipes were very good. I feel so great and less bloated – lost a good 12 pounds and I do not crave any junk foods. Very life changing. I did it for 5 days as a trial (began last Tuesday, Nov 6). I have been adding back seeds/nuts and dairy slowly this week. However, I’d like to do one more juice fast for 5-7 days starting next Sunday, Nov 17th. Would you think this is too soon to juice again? Thanks again.
Hi, Donnie.
I started juicing for the first time yesterday, and found that I was getting very full off of the juices. Throughout the day, I could only manage to get down a total of 3, 20oz juices as well as the appropriate amount of water and by the evening I was very full and sated, with no desire to have another. I’m reading here that most people have about 4-6 aday to get the right amount of nutiriton. Should I bring myself to drink more even though I am already full?
Thanks!
Day, as long as you are having a juice when you feel hungry and are staying full it’s fine. You want to listen to your body and have enough to keep you full but not that much that you are over full. Keep listening to your body and have juices when you feel the need to have them and you’ll do great Day! Keep me posted. I’m here if you have any questions.
Hiya,
Is it ok to add stevia sweetener to the juices?
Thanks very much,
Valentina
Valentina, welcome to JOJ! Sorry, but no adding of any type of sweetener to your juices.
Hello!
I started the 7 day plan today morning. For breakfast I had an Apple, beetroot , carrot and ginger juice. There was a little pulp in the juice. Does one strain the juice to make it just liquid or is a little pulp okay?
Thanks. Your website is so helpful!
Drookie, welcome to JOJ and congrats on starting your juice fast! You shouldn’t have any pulp in your juices. Do your best to strain it out Drookie. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hi Donnie. I am about to start the 7 day fast. I am very excited about it. I saw you said that you can pre juice some of your meals when using a masticating juicer, correct?
I need to be able to juice in the morning and take a couple with me (and my wife take hers) to work. I am using an omega j8004, will juicing in the morning be okay? Also, what type of container should I put it in?
Doing the exact juices you list isn’t that important correct? You said we can substitute?
Lastly, I feel like I am not getting the right amount of juice when I juice. Should I be double checking my serving/measurements of veggies? Because I feel like I have only been ending up with 10-12oz when I thought I should be getting 16-20, I had been skipping the cucumber, do they have a lot of juice in them?
Thanks a lot in advance!
Cheers,
Samuel
Samuel, juicing in the morning is fine and works perfect for those who must take their juices to work with them. Just put them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator at work. Mason jars or thermoses work best.
Feel free to substitute and make the juice your own. Coming up with new recipes and combinations is half the fun!
If you’re skipping the cucumber in the recipe, of course you wont be getting the 16-20 ounces. Don’t skip out on ingredients, just substitute something instead of skipping out. You’ll do great Samuel! Keep me posted on your your success and your wife’s success! I’m here if you have any questions.
Hi Donnie, is it important to have cucumber in the recipe, noticed its in alot. not a big cucumber fan….or celery
Brian, check out the substitution list if you’re not a fan of cucumber or celery.
http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/
Let me know if you have any questions.
do i have to visit the doctor before starting this plan
You don’t have to visit the doctor before you start. If you are on a lot of medication then you may want to visit him/her to see if any dosages might need to be adjusted. If you plan to juice for an extended period of time (more than 30 days) then you may want to get checked out before you go beyond 30 days. I’m always here if you have any questions Elaine.
Hi,
I just started the juice plan today and made the Morning Glory for breakfast.
Following the recipe, it made about 3 full size glasses of juice. Is this correct? Is this supposed to be consumed in one sitting?
Thanks.
Dave, how many ounces is your full sized glass? Read the sixth tip on the page above the recipes as it says:
“6. It’s recommended to have between 4-6 juices per day each consisting of 16-20 ounces.”
As long as that’s what your consuming you should be good to go. Let me know if you have any questions.
Donnie,
I was told my B6 levels are way too high from a blood test. (321 when they should be below 50) I was thinking about doing a detox (also stopping my multi-vitamin). Would I be getting too much B6 with this juice fast? I am 6 feet, male and only weigh 158, not sure I really want to lose weight, just want to detox my body… thoughts?
John, this is something best taken up with your doctor as he/she knows your health better than I. I don’t feel you would be getting too much B6 in your diet from juicing. It may be best for you to start out by juicing throughout the day and having one good solid meal seeing as your goal isn’t to lose weight. Make sure you drink plenty of water throughout the day to help flush the excess B6 from your body. Eat healthy, lower your B6 intake, drink plenty of water, and I’m sure within 2 – 3 weeks you’ll see a substantial change in your B6 levels John. Keep me posted and let me know how it goes. I’m here if you have any questions.
Hi Donnie T, does it matter if I juice or blend (smoothie)? Also, do you think I would be able to workout during this week or should I wait until I’m back on solid food? I just discovered this site, looks like a great source of information. Thank you.
Gogi, welcome to JOJ! Juicing and blending differ in many ways. If you want to go on a juice fast, you’ll need to use a juicer. You can workout however, it’s best to let your body rest and recover during the first few days of your juice fast. Once you feel adjusted to the juice feel free to work out but keep it easy and make sure you listen to your body. Don’t push yourself too hard. Keep me posted Gogi. I’m here if you have any questions.
This is the evening of the second day of my juice fast. This morning when I awoke I had a slight headache which disappeared. I`m amazed at the difference after just one day!! I had so much improvement in mental clarity today at work and I noticed that I was much happier. I didn`t have the moodiness that I usually have. The ringing in my ears has stopped too.
That’s fantastic Heather! I’m glad your juice fast is going so well for you. Keep me posted on your success and know that I’m always here if you have any questions.
I’ve decided to try this even though I don’t have much weight to lose. I’m 6’0” and 190, probably 10-15 pounds at most.
Reason I wanna try this is to clean my body. I’m pretty addicted to junk food and I eat way too much than I should. So let’s see how it’ll shock my body. I’ve started with the sunset passion dinner.
Max, juicing is a great way to reset your addictions and tastes. Let me know how it works out for you. I’m here if you have any questions.
Hello! I began the 7 day juice cleanse today. I juiced breakfast (Morning Glory) and lunch (Mean Green) last night and refrigerated them so that I was able to grab them as I was walking out the door this morning. I have been told by fellow juicers that the juice is losing its nutritional value. Is this true?
Misty, it’s true that the longer the juice sits, the more that the nutritional value degrades. It’s best to pre-cut and pre-prepare your juices the night before by chopping, cutting, and placing each juice in a gallon size freezer bag. This way you can just run it all through the juicer in the morning and be good to go. Get up an extra 15 minutes early and get all of your juicing done so you’ll be ready for the day. I wish you all the best in your juice fast. Let me know if you have any questions.
WOW,what a difference the big mouth makes from the Vitamix machine. now that’s juicing,bought the juicer yesterday and really enjoyed drinking the juice.Thanks
Ann, I’m glad you got the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth! It’s a terrific juicer and works great for me even after a year. Congrats!
Good Morning!
I am on day 7 of my juice fast and I don’t want to stop. I feel great and have lost 10lbs. I am going to continue for another week. Going out today to reup on my ingredients. How long can I do just juicing?
Roni, congrats on 7 days of juicing and 10 pounds lost! After a few weeks it’s best to schedule a visit with your doctor to keep him/her posted. Take your doctors advice and let me know how it goes. I’m always here if you have any questions.
Hi All starting the juice diet today. Just made the jolt juice. Its actually quite nice
Heres hoping I stick at it now. Also I was wondering about either preparing and freezing the fruit and defrosting as necessary or freezing the juice and defrosting. Are either of these options ok?
Sarah, congrats on starting your juice fast today. The Jolt juice is really good and it’s a great juice loaded with nutrients. While the idea of freezing and thawing is okay, I find it more optimal to make the juices in the morning and take them with me when I have to go out. This keeps them fresh and ready for when I need them. It’s fine to use frozen produce but make sure it’s thawed out. Let me know if you have any questions Sarah.
Hi
I will break my water fast (2 weeks if I can I will do three) this week and I am looking for a juice plan .
Is your plan suitable or its too much for breaking the water fast?
can I follow half of it ?
Thank you
Asiaaa, the juice fast is going to do you so much better than the water fast. You’ll most likely lose more weight once you start including the juice too. Your body will hold onto the weight it has when you aren’t giving it proper nutrition. Start your fast and drink water throughout the day. You’ll be surprised at how much better you feel, how much more weight you lose, and how much more energy you have when you go to juice. Keep me posted. I’m here if you have any questions.
Hi. I’d like to try this juice fast but was wondering, must the juices be fresh or can I have them premade? I leave for work very early and wouldn’t want to wake anyone, our juicier is kind of noisy, plus my lunch is at work and don’t have access to a juicier there.
I appreciate your reply.
Jackie, it’s not optimal to make your juices the night before unless you use a slow masticating juicer. Those kind of juicers will help preserve the juices for a longer period of time. A juicer like this one may be your best bet:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002OKDT2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0002OKDT2&linkCode=as2&tag=jus033-20
It’s quiet, works good, and will allow you to juice in the morning without waking everyone up. You can also juice the night before with this one as it will help to preserve better. I wouldn’t use a centrifugal juicer to make juice the night before as the nutritional quality will degrade too much. Keep me posted and let me know how it goes. I’m always here if you have any questions.
Can I use a 100% juice instead since I don’t have a juicer?
No Calindy, you need to be having FRESH juice that you make if you want to have the benefits of a juice fast. Get a juicer and you’ll be thankful!
I have started a juicing detox, I have been on it for 5 days now and have already lost 10lbs. I don’t particularly get hungry on the diet, I did have a fruit salad in the evenings over the weekend as I was finding it hard cooking meals for the children and not eating myself. My question is I really don’t like the green juices; such as when adding Kale, celery, spinach, etc. Would it be ok to stick to juices primarly made up of carrots, beets, oranges, watermelon, lime, lemons, apples (red/green), grapes, blueberries, mint and gingerroot? I really want to stick to this detox but the greens really make me feel sick.
Congrats on losing 10 pounds on your fast already Lisa! You have to keep your juices 80% veggies and 20% vegetables or you’ll be taking in way too much sugar. Use your fruits to cover up veggie tastes. Keep experimenting and find what works for you. Try adding more lemon or try using different fruits. Let me know if you have any questions.
OK, I’m ready to try a fast. I’ve been juicing for 6 weeks now and I really feel great on the days that I have 2-3 juices. I have been eating dinner in the evenings because I have young daughters and swore I never wanted them to see me not eat. I think I am ready for a fast because I am just not seeing the total results I want. My acne is still bad. I’m not losing weight, and although my energy is definitely better than it was before I started juicing, I am still feeling like I need coffee to get through my day. Here’s my biggest fear, the headaches. If I don’t drink at least 16 oz of coffee in the morning, then I will have a migraine by 1PM, without fail. What is the best way to deal with the headaches? Someone suggested green tea, but I wasn’t sure if that was OK during a fast. Also, how bad would it be if I took ibuprofen during the fast? I know it’s supposed to be a detox. I just want to be prepared when they come on. I am really hoping this will help me get past my caffeine addiction.
After some more looking around on the site I found the answer in the 14 day juice fast message board.
Thank you for the site. It’s fantastic!
Awesome Shannon, let me know if you still have questions.
Shannon, caffeine and it’s dependency is something you want to remove from your system. While the green tea is okay, it’s best to avoid it as it too has caffeine. I was a big tea and coffee drinker before my fast. I only had a slight headache on day 2 or 3 and it was nothing a few ibuprofen didn’t fix. Ibuprofen is okay to take to help with the headaches. It will be a good jump to go all juicing for you. Keep me posted and let me know if you have any questions.
I have been diagnosed with a disorder that requires me to have liquids only. I’m thinking about giving this a try. I’m curious as to why it makes some nauseated for 2-3 days as I’m already having problems with that as it is. Maybe this program isn’t for me?
Jo, thank you for your comment. The reason some people experience detox symptoms is due to the detox. You’re creating a system of low toxicity in your body which allows your body to release toxins out of your system more effectively. You can do anything and manage any possible side effects for a few days Jo. The benefits you’ll gain are so very well worth taking a few days out of your life to change your life for the better. Let me know if you have any questions.
i have read a few articles about all the fiber is in the pulp,,,would it be ok to add some flax seed powder into my breakfast juice?
Sorry Robert, don’t add any solids to your juices. Even though it’s in powder form it will still go through the digestive process like a solid. Keep it out and start to add it in just before you go off the fast completely.
Hola!! Soy de Chile y encuentro espectacular esta forma de ayuno con micronutrientes, además lo ideal para no aburrirse es hacer diferentes tipos de jugos, este es mi primer día y me siento muy bien, ojalá siga así, hago mis jugos con una exprimidora que mi mamá tenía hace muchos años y funciona muy bien. Saludos!
Ahí les cuento que tal me está yendo.
Sorry Marcela, you’ll have to translate that to English as I have no idea what you’re saying.
Yes, sorry jja. I’m from Chile and i encounter spectacular this form of fasting with micronutrients, and ideally to avoid boredom is to make different types of juices, this is my first day and I feel great, I hope continues, make my juices with a juicer that my mom had for many years and it works great. Greetings!
Here I tell you that I’m doing this.
Marcela, congratulations on starting your juice fast. It’s going to do wonderful things for you and your health. I wish you all the best. I’m always here if you have any questions.
During the 7 day fast can I still go to the gym?
Kayann, thanks for your comment. It’s best to rest and let your body recover during the first few days of a fast but there’s nothing wrong with going to the gym. Just take it easy and keep your workouts light. Don’t overdo it or push yourself too much at first.
I’m on day four of juice fast and feel great. Starting was a little shaky at first getting to know my juicer and my ingredients. When juicing basil and parsley i felt as if it just flew through and didn’t get juiced. But now i try to make a ball of it in my fist and am getting better results.
It is amazing how much is left that I throw out so I am going to compost it for my garden next year.
All of your suggestions and recipes have really helped to keep this simple and easy to do..I use the bag in waste area and that helps clean up and getting meals ready ahead of time is a great idea thanks.
Halloween was a challenge and I must confess I had three mini candies…hard to resist when I had a bowl of them staring me in the face all night. I feel somewhat guilty but not going let it keep me down and will continue with the juice experience.
I have a question…I have trouble sleeping at night and is it ok to have sleepy tea before bed?
Roni, congrats on day 4 of your juice fast!!! It sounds like you are doing really great! Keep it up and keep me posted on how things go.
It’s fine to have a night time tea Roni. Sometimes the juice gives us a little too much energy that carries on throughout the night. Have your tea and enjoy a good peaceful nights sleep!
Second day on the fast. I am using the vitamix machine and my product comes out in a smoothie texture is that ok.
Sorry Ann, you can’t use a blender while on the juice fast. You’ll need to use a juicer. Read this article for more information on why you must use a juicer: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
Head to http://www.justonjuice.com/juicers and you can see the ones I recommend. They are all good and vary in prices. Juicing is very inexpensive when you add up the what you currently spend to eat throughout the day. Juicing comes out to be around $10 per day. But you can’t really put a price on your health. You either pay to get healthy now or you pay medical bills in the future. I wish you all the best Ann, let me know if you have any questions.
Hi there,
I juice alot as part of my daily routine (I haven’t done a fast on juice as my exercise levels require alot of food!) But i dont own a juicer at all. just a blender.. i strain the resulting mixture through muslin/cotton bags. I personally use ones designed for filtering in wine making, but i read an article saying ‘veggie bags/nut bags’ are a good product also and very cheap to! They are reuseable also.
It has saved me a fortune on a blender and the results are the same. Just blend together all the produce pour into the bag and squeeze out all the juice.. i foun d its best to do it into a large bowl first or it can get messy.
Obviously it isnt as efficient as juicer that does the work for you, but i find it doesnt take that much more time or effort
Hope that helps x
I can see why you do that but as cheap as a good juicer is you might want to give in a get a juicer. Even when you strain it, you aren’t getting the same amount of nutrition in your juices because juicers damage the cell walls of the nutrients way more effectively than a blender can. I’ve tried the blender route to see if it was feasible and it not only took twice as long, the clean up was a hassle compared to a juicer. You’re best bet is to use a juicer for juicing and blender for smoothies.
Hello its my first time triying juicing. If u get hungry between meal what should i do? And if i make lunch jiuce in the morning still good for lunch time because i workin a office and i cant. Make my jiuce there.
Paola, you should have between 4-6 juices per day. Just have a juice when you get hungry. It’s fine to make them in the morning and take them with you. Just store them in airtight containers and keep them in the refrigerator. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hi! I’m thinking of going on a juice fast because a couple of my friends did it and felt great after. They suggested using putting protein powder in the juices or getting some other source of protein throughout the fast. What are your thoughts?
There’s no need to add any protein to the juices Alyssa. You can but it’s not necessary. You get enough protein from sources like spinach and kale throughout the day. If you do feel the need to add in a protein, make sure it’s an unflavored protein isolate and not your typical flavored powder. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hi there,
I wanted to give this a try and was just wondering if you could have more than the 4-6 juices a day or would that have a negative effect?
Thanks!
Melis, while you can have more you should only be having a juice when you feel hungry. Don’t have a juice when you get a craving, only when you are hungry. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hi I am starting the 7 day juice fast today. Very excited! Have already begun the morning with lemon and hot water then breakfast of Jolt Juice. And of course lots of water. I have a question…Why am I peeling the lemons? Which by the way is difficult.
Roni, just cut the lemon into quarters and use a knife to remove the skin. It’s so simple and shouldn’t take more than a matter of seconds. You want to remove peels because bacteria can hide in them. A good rule to follow is that if you wouldn’t normally consume something (such as the peel of lemon or the seeds of apples) then don’t juice them.
I am on my 2nd day of this, I have the Jack Lalanne Power Juicer, and it has been great for making juices.
I agree some of the recipes make more than others. The Bruschetta one was not much, but I added 4 celery stalks and it made 16 oz…it was an odd color, but tasted really good.
That’s great Anne! Try using large tomatoes for the Brushetta juice or just throw in some more celery like you did! Keep me posted on your fast. I’m always here if you have questions.
Hello, day 4 and I am feeling okay, felt a bit nauseous today, but feeling like I can do another day…
I am wondering when you are re introducing food back in solids, do you have any recommends or recipes, I am thinking to still keep it pretty clean, i.e.: brown rice, veggies, nuts, good fats and proteins…please let me know if you have any advice.
thank you
Anne, just stick to fresh fruits and veggies for a few days when you come off the fast. After a few days start to include lean proteins into your diet. After a week of that you can feel free to expand your diet to include rice, nuts, etc. Here’s an article on how to eat after your fast: http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/
Read through it and let me know if you have any questions.
There isn’t any cheaper recipes that can be used is there? It’s difficult buying all of that food for juices..
Abbislee, what’s difficult about it?
It’s just a lot on the money and can’t get exacts sometimes.
Juicing is fairly cheap when you price it out. Of course, this depends on your current eating situation. Mine was horrible. I’d eat out at least once a day $10, have a coffee on my way in to work $5, have soda and some snacks throughout the day and then eat dinner. I would usually skip breakfast as I just had coffee. Anyway, my point is that when I added up my eating expense for just myself I was averaging around $25 per day. Juicing cost me only $10 per day.
Don’t add juicing to your eating expense because it is your only eating expense. Produce is cheap if you shop around and get what’s on sale Abbislee. I’m not sure about your current diet but just keep in mind what you spend on produce is your eating budget while you’re on the fast.
Today is the first day we’ve started the juice fast. However, I’ve noticed a difference in the amount of juice produced with the different meal plans. How do we substitute? I’m making enough for two people. For instance, for two individuals, double in quantity, we only got 11 oz. The Breakfast items were 32 oz & 30 oz and the lunch (mean green) was 24 oz. When this is the case, what do we do?
Christina, what type of juicer are you using that only gave you 11 ounces on a doubled up recipe. I’ve used four different juicer and never get less than 16 ounces. You should add enough to ensure you are both getting at least 16 ounces of juice per meal. Keep me posted.
Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Pro 67608…we got 11 oz for the Bruschetta Tang
Christina, either your juicer is bad and needs to be returned or you are using very small tomatoes. I’m going to guess you are using fairly small tomatoes. Use the larger tomatoes or just add more tomatoes until you reach the desired amount of juice.
I’m guessing my juicer isn’t that good because I have only large tomatoes…the other recipes are making smaller quantities also, but I’m adding more products such as a few more kale leaves, etc. Maybe I need to get another. Also, we are full and are stuffing ourselves with drinking 4 juices. Is it bad to only have 3 juices?
Try juicing very slowly. I never really push on the pusher that much. I just gently put a little pressure on it and get a good amount of juice. Just have a juice when you are hungry. Don’t force extra juice into your system. As long as you aren’t hungry you don’t need a juice. You may want to consider going for four twelve ounce juices instead of three sixteen ounce juices. It may make it easier on you.
So the ingredients only make 8 oz exactly do I do hlf juice half wayer
Linda, you should be making enough for 16 ounces of juice. No need to add water. What kind of juicer are you using that you are only getting 8 ounces and what recipe are you referring to?
I have been on a juice detox/diet for a full week now and I feel fantastic. I’m not going to lie, it’s been hard and I did eat “normal” food at the weekend but I’ve still managed to get out for my runs in the evenings and have never felt better. I’ve lost 7kg this week which has really surprised me as it showed me just how over weight I was. I’m looking forward to the coming week and the results that it brings.
That’s great news Billy! Congrats on one week down and 7kg lost! Keep me posted! I’m looking forward to hearing more of your success.
how long can u be on the juicing diet?
It varies per individual and depends on what you wish to accomplish while on the fast Jessica. I’ve seen people go 100 days or more but I wouldn’t recommend going that long without a few doctor visits in between.
Uhh.. How many ounces does one of those recipes typically make?
Rob, the recipes typically make between 16-22 ounces of juice. The size will vary depending on the juicer you use.
Can you have bouillon if you have the need for a beefy, non sweet taste?
I’m on a juice fast myself right now and I would not recommend bouillon just based on salt content alone. You are wanting to cleanse and salt IMO is not conducive to cleansing or weight loss. If I have a meat craving I stick to more heartier juices like the bruschetta tang or mean green and lots of water. I lost 5 lbs in the first 2 days of my fast and I was not hungry…but those cravings make you think you are. Good luck to you!
Great answer Meshell. Juice up some butternut squash soup and add in some garlic and onion. Warm it up and add in some cayenne and eat it like a soup.
Sorry Perry, no bouillon. Separate your needs from your wants and stick to your juice. Try making a juice that isn’t sweet and warm it up to eat it like a soup. Feel free to use spice like pepper, cayenne, curry, etc. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hi, i am from Malaysia. I started juicing since 4 days ago. I feel great on the 3rd day.. i will continue my juice fast as long as i can. I have a question, I am still craving fo rmy coffee in the morning. Can i continue having a mug of coffee, then the rest are just juice juice juice.. is it OK?
Lorena, if you do have coffee keep it decaf and don’t add any sugars or creamers. Caffeine is one of the toxins you’re trying to rid your body of and remember, your body is only going to release toxins (and weight) as long as you aren’t putting any toxins back into your body. You’ll do great Lorena. Keep me posted. I’m always here if you have questions.
One more thing, the weight we lose is fat correct? Thanks so much xxx
Linda, as with any weight loss regime, you’re going to lose a combination of fat, water weight, and muscle. Most of the weight lost on a juice fast is fat and water weight.
I’m not sure if my comment went through but again I am so very interested in trying this it’s insane but I have questions. 1) I know the body goes into starvation mode when it doesn’t get enough food and ends up holding onto calories and storing them as fat to preserve energy, does this happen with this cleanse? Will we gain weight rapidly once we turn back to lean solid foods? Also, how is juicing technically benifical for losing weight if we’re taking in a ton of calories but not having enough energy to burn them off?? I’m pretty desperate I work out everyday and eat healthy but I’m not getting the results I desire.(I’m hoping to lose about 7 pounds or so)
inda, your body goes into starvation when it doesn’t get the nutrients it needs. Nutrients aren’t limited to solid form only. Hunger is how your body tells you that it needs nutrients. Your body doesn’t care if those nutrients come in liquid or solid form, it just knows that it needs those nutrients. So your body doesn’t starve while on the juice fast because you are taking in a high amount of nutrients throughout the day.
You aren’t taking in a ton of calories while on the juice fast Linda. Why do you think so?
Nutrients are what feed your body, give your body energy, and sustain your body.
Set yourself a weight goal and start your fast Linda. You’ll lose 7 pounds in a short amount of time and you’ll feel great too. Read through the comments and the forums to see other peoples experiences with juicing. I’m always here if you have any questions.
Hello! I’m very interested in this! But I’m curious, I know the body goes into starvation mode when you don’t eat enough and ends up holding onto fat to preserve energy. Why isn’t that the case for this type of cleanse. Also how does it work? Why is juicing beneficial in losing weight if you’re taking in a ton of calories but don’t have enough energy to burn it off? I’m pretty desperate I mean I do a ton of cardio and eat pretty healthy but not getting the results as fast as I’d like (I’m hoping to lose about 7 pounds or so)
Linda, your body goes into starvation when it doesn’t get the nutrients it needs. Nutrients aren’t limited to solid form only. Hunger is how your body tells you that it needs nutrients. Your body doesn’t care if those nutrients come in liquid or solid form, it just knows that it needs those nutrients. So your body doesn’t starve while on the juice fast because you are taking in a high amount of nutrients throughout the day.
You aren’t taking in a ton of calories while on the juice fast Linda. Why do you think so?
Nutrients are what feed your body, give your body energy, and sustain your body.
Set yourself a weight goal and start your fast Linda. You’ll lose 7 pounds in a short amount of time and you’ll feel great too. Read through the comments and the forums to see other peoples experiences with juicing. I’m always here if you have any questions.
Hi,
Is it necessary to juice these fruits and vegetables? Or can I just use a blender and make a smoothie instead of losing out on the fibre?
Please let me know.
My juice diet starts next week!
Kush, you can’t use a blender on a juice fast. Read this article for more information: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
You don’t want the fiber while on a juice fast Kush. That would be the same as just eating the produce raw. Eliminating the fiber for a while is no big deal. You need fiber to promote digestion but when you are on a juice fast you aren’t digesting anything since juice is absorbed and not digested.
Good luck on your fast and let me know if you have any questions.
Just to correct you, insoluble fiber (which is in fruits and veggies) doesn’t promote digestion at all since they are inert. They pass through our GI system and ultimately helps with moving things through our gut so that we can defecate and eliminate waste. Fiber is super important to have in any sort of diet and without it, we can’t eliminate waste correctly. If you don’t get fiber in your diet, you will often need some sort of laxative or enema to help pass stool. Otherwise it’s terrible for your colon and GI health and can cause a whole host of problems. I’m a professional in the medical field so I’m not making this up. Giving out advice such as “eliminating the fiber for a while is no big deal” can be dangerous and is irresponsible on your part just so you can promote a certain diet plan.
Jenn, thanks for your comment. I see your point but am not sure you understand juice fasting. Juice is absorbed and not digested so there is no waste to pass on when you juice correctly. I talk with doctors and medical professionals to ensure the information I’m giving is correct and in order. I’m sure there are differences of opinion in your field and your opinion may differ from theirs but you cannot deny the wonderful results people are seeing every day on their juice fast. I can understand your point but the idea isn’t to fast for the rest of your life, you’ll get that fiber back when you start eating solids. I always encourage people to ask their doctors before juicing for an extended period of time. Not one person has said their doctor was completely against it. Browse through the forums and comments, I’ve yet to see anyone develop any problems due to lack of fiber through the juice fast Jenn. I appreciate your concern for information and health but juice fasting is working great for everyone who sticks to it.
Can I heat the juices in the microwave?
Will it make a diffrence? 
Sandra, you can warm them up on the stove but not the microwave. The microwave will kill off more nutrients than the stove will. Don’t bring them to a boil or over heat them, just warm them up. Let me know if you have any questions.
Is it ok to drink coffee while on a juice fast?
Dean, you should avoid caffeine while on the juice fast. Caffeine is one of those toxins you are trying to rid your body of. Take a few tylenol or ibuprofen and the caffeine headaches should subside after a few days. You can have a cup or two but it needs to be decaf without any sweetener, cream, or milk.
Hi,
I’m going to start the juice fast on 1st Nov. I’m really interested in it, but I have a “problem” what I haven’t found as a questation on your page: the coffee. I drink 1-2 daily, with sweetener and milk. Without it I have headaches.
(The milk is needed because of my stomach acid problem.) Is the coffee allowed while juice fasting?
While writing this I’ve just had another questation: what about excercising? When should I start?
Thank you for your answer!
Edit
Edit, you should avoid caffeine while on the juice fast. Caffeine is one of those toxins you are trying to rid your body of. Take a few tylenol or ibuprofen and the caffeine headaches should subside after a few days. You can have a cup or two but it needs to be decaf without any sweetener, cream, or milk. As far as exercise you do it when you feel you’re ready. Just listen to your body and don’t overdo it. It’s best not to exercise during the first few days of your fast to let your body rest and recover. Keep me posted on your fast and let me know if you have any questions Edit.
Thank you for your answer.
I was thinking about the fruits while juice fasting. What about the frosted fruits? It’s okay, I can buy apples in late autumn but cranberries or peach can be bought only frosted. I don’t want to “live” on only vegetables. 
And what about that fruits I buy fresh and put it into the freezer? (For example pear.) The companies says it doesn’t loose it’s nutrient. Is it true or they’re lying?
Edit, frozen fruits are fine to use. Just make sure you thaw them out before you juice them. They do hold on to their nutrition while frozen. Always here if you have questions Edit.
Hi-
I’m interested in starting this diet but im in college and unable to get my hands on produce and a blender. Is there any pre made juices that I can use instead from Whole Foods or something? Let me know, thanks!
Sorry Amanda, no pre made juice will come close to providing you the with the same thing you get from making it fresh. I’m sure Whole Foods carries some pre made juices like Suja and a variety of others, but I wouldn’t rely on them completely. If you do want to try them it would be best to have them but still include a small meal or two everyday. Just make sure your meals only consist of fresh fruits and veggies and you’ll do great. Let me know if you have any questions Amanda.
Also, a blender doesn’t work for a juice fast, a juicer is required 😉
Juice tou does pre made juice detox’s its a bit pricy though be warned
hey donnie ojust checking back in. On sunday it will be my 3rd week doing this and im am down to 187 since when i started which i was 220 but the thing is that i have a lot of belly fat any help on that?
ps this monday i started running two mile everyday is this a good idea i have been fealing a little week but iv been pushing my self a good amount
Jose, congrats on your 3rd week of juicing and 33 pounds lost! It’s good that you start to include some exercise in your routine. That will help greatly if you’ve hit a plateau. Just don’t overdo it or push yourself too much. Listen to your body and know when enough is enough Jose. Keep me posted on your success!
hey donnie i am on day two and feeling pretty good. just wanted to know once the seven days are up how should i ease myself back into eating? and what can i eat? thanks again!
Nick, congrats on day 2! Here’s my article on how to eat after a juice fast: http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/
Read it through and let me know if you have any questions Nick.
Hi donnie
Thank you so much for this plan. I do have a couple of questions and concerns. I’m not trying to lose weight I’m 5’2 and about 118lbs but my gut is what sticks out the most and sometimes it looks like I’m pregnant especially after I eat. I don’t have a healthy diet and I dint have a juicer. Would nutri blend work just fine? Am I going to lose a ton of weight?? Thank you for all your help.
Lynn
Lynn, blenders don’t work the same as juicers. You’ll need a juicer to make it work for you. If you don’t have much weight to start off with, you won’t lose a ton of weight. I’m sure juicing will help with your stomach. Give it a shot and keep me posted on your results. I’m here if you have any questions.
Hi Donnie,
I have been on juice fast for almost 3 weeks now, I lost 11 pounds already. I was feeling amazing after the first four days and the weight was dropping fast as well. Week two – I was still feeling great but only lost 3 pounds (as opposed to 7 pounds in the first week)
Week free – I don’t feel the benefits anymore. I lost the energy and for the past 3 days I suffer with diarrhoea. I only lost one pound this week. I also feel quite sick in the morning (I am not pregnant).
I want to continue with juicing but I would like to get the results I had in the first week. I feel drained now.
Any tips?
Sorry for the typo, I meant week three.
No worries, I figured that’s what you meant
Gabby, what have you changed or done differently since your first week?
If you changed out some ingredients or recipes you may want to consider going back to the recipes you were using.
If you haven’t changed anything then you may want to start using a few different ingredients to switch things up.
Alternately you can (since you’ve gone past two weeks) start eating some fresh fruits and veggies for the next 2 days and then get back to juicing and see if that helps. Try this out and then let me know how you feel. Let’s get you back to feeling awesome again!
I dont think that juicing is something that should be done for weeks on end like that. Your body needs solid food as well. Thats probably why you have diarrhea and feel drained. Just try to make healthy food choices and eat solids. I would say juice for one week every month or every other month. Not for 3 consecutive weeks.
Why not Mandy? You’re body needs nutrition regardless of if that nutrition is solid or liquid.
Doesn’t your body also need protein and some fats to keep your muscles and brain working?
How does one get enough B12 and iron on a juice diet after weeks and weeks?
Just curious…
Allison, you get plenty of protein on the juice fast and you get enough fats. You also get plenty of iron. Please read through the site, specifically this article in regards to protein: http://www.justonjuice.com/how-do-i-get-protein-during-a-juice-fast/
B12 is the only thing your body doesn’t get from fruits and veggies. The body can store vitamin B12 for years in the liver so most people will already have plenty of B12 in there system. If you’re worried about B12 specifically then take a B12 vitamin to ease your mind or ask your doctor. Let me know if you have any questions Allison.
What’s the juice whole day schedule like? What time should I drink it and how often? I’m really interested in trying this. And is it safe to make it the night before?
Veasna, there’s no real schedule. You simply have a juice when you feel hungry. Most people have between 4-6 juices per day and some people even have as little as 3. It’s all about listening to your body and understanding that you should only feed it when it’s hungry. As far as making juice the night before, that’s not recommended. It’s much better to clean and prep your produce the night before and then juice them in the morning. This way you don’t lose too much nutritional value. The longer a juice sits, the more it loses nutritional value so you want to drink them as soon as you can. I typically wont keep a juice longer than 8-12 hours. Make sure you keep them in airtight containers and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to drink them. Let me know if you have any questions Veasna.
I’m from New Zealand, there are no bags of celery in all local supermarkets how much bunches of celery would you suggest? Also this time of year beets are very hard to find, would you recommend tinned beets or do you have an alternative?
Thank you
Crystal, I go through a lot of celery but I suggest you get what you can and what’s affordable to you. You can always take a look at the substitution list and see what you can use in place of those hard to find ingredients.
http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/
Let me know if you have any questions Crystal.
I am on day four of my juice fast and interesting thing for me this morning I woke up not feeling hungry. I do have energy, but I am a bit alarmed by the lack of hunger. Is this normal? Also I am down 7.4lbs.
Leah, congrats on day 4 of your juice fast and nearly 8 pounds lost! It’s amazing how the juice really does make you full and help with your appetite. It’s perfectly normal so keep doing what you’re doing cause it’s working great for you Leah! I’m here if you have any questions.
Hi there Donnie,
The plan sounds fantastic and I am planning to start from tomorrow.
But I do have a question. Right now I am taking Diabetes Meds, Glucophage 3 times a day and Actos to times a day at 11 am and 6 pm.
Plz note that I am not a diabetic. I am taking these meds to treat a condition PCOS.
Is it ok to fast while I am having these allopathic meds?
Serah, did your doctor prescribe these meds to you? If so, you should check with him/her to see if any dosages may need to be adjusted. Don’t stop taking any prescription meds unless your doctor okays it.
I’m going to start this juicing diet plan. I’m not a type of person that have an interest on doing exercise, I would like to ask if it is okay to lose weight by only doing just the juice fast plan and also, is it okay if Im gonna use only one recipe ?like for example, I just want only jolt Juice for the whole program bcoz I think it may taste well aside from the other recipe??
looking forward for your reply.
thanks, appreciate your help.
Herher, there’s no need to do exercise while on the fast. While exercising is good and is recommended after your fast, it’s not something that’s required during your fast. Actually, it’s best to rest and relax during the first few days of your juice fast to let your body recover from detox. I wouldn’t use only one recipe as it’s best to get a good variety of produce for nutritional benefits. If you follow the plan pick a good breakfast juice to have first thing, then you can finish the day out with a few Mean Greens if you like. This should give you a good variety of nutritional benefits. I’m here if you have any questions Herher.
Today I just started day one of my juicing fast. I got through the Jolt Juice just fine. It took me some time though as it filled me up very quickly.
Congrats on starting your juice fast Leah! You’ll be surprised at how things change the longer you juice for. Keep it up and keep me posted on your status. I’m here if you have any questions.
I had a little difficulty getting through the Bruschetta Tang but I made it through. I am feeling a little tired, but I assume this is normal correct?
The Bruschetta Tang isn’t for everyone. But I’ve found that if you only use 1/2 – 1 clove of garlic it’s a pretty good juice. The tiredness will be there since you are going through detox. But when you’re finished detoxing be ready for a burst of energy Leah.
Hi Donnie,
I replaced the celery with spinach and added a half lemon instead of 1/4 to the recipes. WOW! I can actually drink the veggie ones without plugging my nose lol! Is that still ok to do since you said to stick to 80:20 veggie/fruit ratio for weight loss?
That’s awesome Nichole! It still sounds like your around the 80:20 mark so yeah, keep at it Nichole! Let me know how things turn out.
can I drink iced tea in place of water. I drink black decaffeinated ice tea every day.
Shannon, you sure can have tea while on the fast. Try to keep it decaf but still drink plenty of water too.
Hi Donnie, I have 2 questions for you but first thank you for this site & I am looking forward to learning many ways to better health
Question 1. Can I receive good results using my NutriBullet instead of a regular juicer? #2. is there a way to only print out the shopping list & recipes without printing the entire page?
TX, Millie
Millie, you’re very welcome! You can’t use a nutribullet as it’s not a juicer, it’s a blender. Read this article for more information: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
You should be able to highlight the list and copy/paste it into your favorite editor and print it out by itself. Let me know if you have any questions.
Donnie,
I’m a Type II Diabetic with Sarcoidosis. I would love to do the 7 Day Juice Fast but have concerns with my meds. I know this will help me keep get my weight down and provide me with more energy and the nutrients I can’t normally get from my meals.
Any suggestions?
Vickie, welcome to JOJ! If you have any concerns with your meds you really need to ask your doctor as he/she knows your particular situation much better than I do. Plus your doctor may want to readjust your meds. It’s best to ask his/her opinion on the matter just to be safe. Keep me posted and let me know what your doctor says. I’m here if you have any questions.
I’m considering doing 7 days JOJ. Is this ok for breastfeeding moms?
Malaura, I wouldn’t suggest you go on a fast while nursing due to the fact that toxins are released into your bloodstream and can get into your milk. The best thing you can do is to consult with your doctor and pediatrician to get a definitive answer as either of them should know best for the needs of you and your child. I wish you all the best Malaura, I’m always here if you have any questions.
Hi im 18 and i was really eager to start this when i found out about it.
so far i am on day 8 and have lost 16 pounds i was 220 when started and i am now 204 i feel great im planing to do this for another week or so!!
omg this mad me happy im 23 I was going to try ALLI
NO, don’t take any “weight loss pills” while doing your juice fast!
“Alli promotes weight loss by decreasing absorption of fat by the intestines, which reduces the number of calories you absorb.” This might work in moderation with an unhealthy diet if you maintain bad eating habits. If you take this while on a juice fast it’s completely pointless as you’re not digesting anything nor are you eating anywhere near the amount of fats to make it worthwhile.
Just stick to your juice and let it work it’s magic. You’ll be thankful! Keep me posted Antanisha. I’m here if you have any questions.
Jose, welcome to JOJ and congrats on day 8 and 16 pounds lost! You’re showing some really amazing results Jose!!! Keep me posted on your success and know that I’m here if you have any questions.
hey donnie on sunday it will be my 3rd week doing this and im am down to 187 since when i started which i was 220 but the thing is that i have a lot of belly fat any help on that?
ps this monday i started running two mile everyday is this a good idea i have been fealing a little week but iv been pushing my self a good amount
Jose, congrats on your 3rd week of juicing and 33 pounds lost! It’s good that you start to include some exercise in your routine. That will help greatly if you’ve hit a plateau. Just don’t overdo it or push yourself too much. Listen to your body and know when enough is enough Jose. Keep me posted on your success!
I am on day one of the juice fast. Drinking my lemon water and eager to start.
Just downed my first lemon water as well Kim. Starting my 7 day today too. Good luck!
Pete, welcome and congrats on starting your juice fast as well! I’m here if you have any questions.
so are any ingredients so important to that they need to be n all juices. like kale i see are in mostly all these recipes so when i make a new recipe MUST kale be in the recipe
Antanisha, you should always try to include at least one protein green in your juices. Protein greens would be ingredients such as kale, spinach, romaine lettuce, broccoli, and even asparagus. Other than that just get a good mix of at least 4 or more ingredients, maintain an 80:20 ratio of veggies to fruits, and you’ll be on your way to success!
Kim, congrats on starting your juice fast! Keep me posted and let me know if you have any questions!
Hi I wanted to know if the nutribullet was just as good as using the juicer or if a nutribullet is equivalent to a blender
Alexa, the nutribullet is a blender and you’ll need a juicer if you want to go on a juice fast.
I’m starting my 7 Day Juice Cleanse tomorrow, wish me luck.
MDA, I wish you all the best! Keep me posted and let me know if you have any questions.
Can you add protein supplements?
Bobbie, unless you are a professional body builder, or working at building muscle mass there is no need to add any protein supplements. You’ll get plenty of protein on the juice fast: http://www.justonjuice.com/how-do-i-get-protein-during-a-juice-fast/
Let me know if you have any questions.
Sorry Donnie. I had to update my informtion because it was wrong.
Hi Donie, I have a queston in regards to juicing. I work about 10 to 11 hours day so and I know that it’s best to drink my juice fresh but how can I incororate this into my work schdule? Thank you!
Kha, while it’s best to drink your juices fresh, that’s not always a possibility. Make your juices in the morning and bring them to work with you. Store them in airtight containers and keep them in a fridge until you’re ready to drink them. They will keep fine for the day. Let me know if you have any questions.
Day 2 – Can you drink any green teas whilst on the juice fast?
Tim, teas are fine but remember to stick to low or non caffeinated teas if possible. Also, don’t add any sugar to your teas and you’ll be good.
My husband and I looking to start a juice fast for 7 days. We both HATE the taste of vegetables (I know its bad) is there any juices that you recommend where we can taste mainly the fruits?
Casey, you’ll adjust to the tastes. Lemon works great to cover up most of the harsh veggies if the taste isn’t enjoyable to you. Keep me posted and know that I’m here if you have any questions.
I have been juicing off and on for about a year now,its the best thing I have ever done. I thought I would share one of my new recipes:
1/5 of pineapple
4 or 5 sprigs of cilantro
4 or 5 strawberries
1/4 lime with rind
2 or 3 handfuls of spinach
2 or 3 handfuls of kale
2 celery
Start slow with the cilantro its strong.
Good luck!
Niki, that sounds delicious! I’ll have to give it a shot. Thanks!
thanks for the tips!
I’m going onto day 7 and I feel great! A little headed and frustrated at times but I made it
This juice fast really made me re-evaluate my eating habits and realize how emotions affect cravings. The next challenge will be breaking the fast slowly. Time to start eating clean and training dirty! Cheers
Steph, it’s crazy how emotions really do drive our cravings. I’m glad you brought that up as it’s something everyone needs to hear. Congrats on day 7 of your juice fast! That’s a terrific accomplishment Steph! I wish you all the best!
If I do not have a juicer, can I just use a blender instead?
Kassie, read this article titled “can I use a blender” here on the JOJ site. It will answer your question in depth.
http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
Let me know if you have any questions.
So what is the next step after 7 day juicing?
Judith, please browse the site as I’m sure all the answers to your questions can be found.
http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/
I wish you the best!
Hi all, thinking about starting the two week juice fast and I have a few quick questions. The instructions say to drink somewhere between 4-6 juices per day, but the sample menu only gives three juices per day. I know the sample menu is just supposed to be a guide to help get us started, but do we double up on 2-3 juices per day to get the full 4-6 recommended, or can we just pick a couple of extra juices off the recipe list and make those in between meal juices? Does the shopping list accommodate for 4-6 juices per day, or just the three per day that the sample menu shows? Before running the veggies through the juicer, are we supposed to remove skins? I read that coring the apples was recommended, but wasn’t sure if the skins were supposed to be removed as well. Thanks for the input, and have a wonderful day!
Barbie, on the 7 day juice fast plan it states the following:
“6. It’s recommended to have between 4-6 juices per day each consisting of 16-20 ounces. The below list is great to get you started with different juices. You can choose whichever juices you please while on your juice fast. The list takes into consideration you will try them all. So feel free to experiment while on your 7 day juice fast plan!”
There are six recipes up there for you to try throughout the day. Feel free to have as many as you like throughout the day. The shopping list is set for those 6 juices per day. You can also use other recipes if you like. Feel free to experiment and see what tastes are out there.
There’s no need to remove the skins, just core your apples and remove any rinds from fruits such as oranges and lemons. Let me know if you have any questions Barbie.
I do have one more question… can you make a whole week’s juice the first day, bottle them, and store them in the refrigerator, or is it better to make each day’s juices daily? Thanks!
Barbie, it’s ideal to make them and drink them as soon as possible. They tend to diminish in nutritional value the longer they are stored. You can make them in the morning for the day but I wouldn’t keep them any longer than that.
Hi if we want to use broccoli or something similar do we have to cook if first before we blend (silly question i know lol)
you do not cook anything you juice. it defeats the whole purpose.
Thanks Charlotte, that’s correct. When you cook something, it starts to lose it’s nutritional value. Not to mention if it’s cooked it may not do well in your juicer.
No Krystell, if you cook something it loses much of it’s nutritional value. Just clean it off and put it straight through the juicer! Let me know if you have any questions.
so after I juice for 7 days and go back to solids can’t I just juice for the whole day and then just eat protein like chicken and steak and stuff for dinner everyday after that is that good for you can you please let me know I really want to change my lifestyle thank you very much
Amanda, when switching back to solids it’s best to maintain your juicing while incorporating fresh fruits and veggies. Do this for a few days to let your body adjust and then start adding a small protein each day.
thank you for giving me the grocery list it makes it a lot easier I know that I’m doing it right I’m going to buy me a juicer tomorrow and start a 7-day fast I can’t wait
You’re very welcome Amanda! I wish you the best on your juice fast!
How do I space out when to drink the juices? Do I drink both in the morning together or separate the time between digesting them? Thanks
Audrey, it’s simple, when you start to feel hungry you have a juice. No need to set timers, stop watches, or count downs. Just listen to your body and have a juice when you feel hungry. I urge you to read through step 6 in the 7 day juice fast plan guide as it states:
“It’s recommended to have between 4-6 juices per day each consisting of 16-20 ounces. The below list is great to get you started with different juices. You can choose whichever juices you please while on your juice fast. The list takes into consideration you will try them all. So feel free to experiment while on your 7 day juice fast plan!”
So if there’s a juice you’re not fond of, then just don’t make it again. There are six juices for you to choose from so as long as you are having any 1 of them when you get hungry, you are doing great. Keep me posted and let me know if you have any questions Audrey.
My question in how long do the headaches and the slugging feeling last. I am self employed and no way to miss work as I am it??
Cari, they usually don’t last that long, just until you are through detox. Detox can last between 3-5 days. For headaches try taking ibuprofen, tylenol, or a nice herbal tea. I’m sure the headaches are mostly from caffeine withdraw unless you didn’t consume caffeine prior to the fast. Caffeine headaches will usually go away after a few days. I wish you the best Cari!
I want to start with the 7 day very excited about it,but I do have a question I know you recommend no solids,what about salads fruit salads of course no dressings can I do that?
Yazmin, salads and fruit salads would be considered solids. Solids means anything that is not 100% juice from your juicer. Just do the juice and let it work it’s magic Yazmin, you’ll do great! Let me know if you have any questions.
I will be starting my 7 day fast and just wanted to know when do you drink
Jolt Juice Bruschetta Tang Green Machine these 3?
Lucky, you drink them when you feel the need to do so.
http://www.justonjuice.com/7-day-juice-fast-plan/
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6. It’s recommended to have between 4-6 juices per day each consisting of 16-20 ounces. The below list is great to get you started with different juices. You can choose whichever juices you please while on your juice fast.
Just have a juice when you get hungry. Listen to your body and you’ll do great Lucky. Keep me posted and let me know if you have any questions.
Thx man for the amazing tips.
I got one question though. I like to drink 1 large cup of coffee everyday. Does it affects the plan. Im also a heavy smoker
Abdullah, you have to avoid caffeine while on the juice fast. While it’s best to avoid coffee all together, a small cup in the morning won’t make or break your fast. Just make sure it’s decaf and don’t add any cream or sugars to it. You may want to consider tea as an alternative. As far as smoking, it’s best if you quit as your body is only going to release toxins as long as you aren’t putting toxins back into it. With that being said, smoking isn’t going to stop your weight loss from happening while on the juice fast. It’s a lot to take in at one time and if anything, making a plan to cut back and eventually quit would be in your best interest.
I am on day one. Breakfast was awesome. “I tried the blender approach 2 days ago and was horrible, thanks for the recommendation on juicer!” Can I drink coffee while doing this? I drink coffee every morning. Thanks! And any advice you have would be awesome.
Congrats on day one Brian! I’m sorry, but you should avoid coffee while on the juice fast due to the caffeine. It’s best to avoid it all together but if you must have a cup, then make sure it’s decaf and don’t add any cream or sugars to it. You may also look into having tea instead.
Hi, I just started my juicing diet today. I woke up tired and disgusted with myself this morning and decided to start juicing. I don’t have a juicer but I didn’t allow that hold me back. I used my blender and blended some of the fruits and veggies in my fridge. I had headaches during the day and cravings but I didn’t relentlessly. I would have given up but something kept flashing through my mind. This morning after deciding to juice, I got in my car to go to Walmart to purchase the juicer and as I stretched my leg to get into the car, I heard a loud rip which was the front seam of my new tracksuit pants tearing. I felt so sad that it was just my 3rd time of wearing it and it was already tight til the extent it ripped a hole. I am determined to do it this time. Please I need some encouragement. It is 9pm right now and I am still holding out.
Alex, welcome to JOJ and congrats on starting your juice fast and changing your life. Don’t let anything stop you from getting your health on track. You’ll notice a difference between the juicer and the blender. Keep it up and keep me posted Alex. I’m here if you have any questions.
Should I be working out everyday on this cleanse or should I take a break?
Jenna, you should actually rest and let your body recover during the first few days of your juice fast. After that it’s fine to exercise but make sure you listen to your body and don’t overdo it.
Hello Guys! today is my 4th day of juicing fast and i lost 8 lbs so far, i cannot believe that i’m gonna lost weight so fast. The 1st and 2nd day was really hard, i got headache, i keep thinking about food. The 3rd day i feel better, headache was gone, i don’t crave for food, i got a lot of energy so went to gym. Today was the 4th day and so much better than past days..Thank You Donnie for this Amazing Juicing Diet!!!
Melvin, congrats on day 4 and 8 pounds lost already! That’s incredible! I’m glad everything is working out so well for you. Keep me posted with your success! I’m here if you have any questions Melvin.
Hi Donnie, great page, I love it! Just I have one question: I start your plan for 14days and used your recipe but from that amount veggies and fruits I get just one cup of juice. I’m not sure is it my juicer or veggies not good enough:)Is it allowed to use more of it to get the right amount of juice?
Ginte, I’m not sure what kind of juicer you are using but you should be getting at least 16 ounces of juice per recipe. In some cases you should even get as much as 20 ounces. Let me know what kind of juicer you are using.
I use OBH-NORDICA 6844 (1000w) It’s not the most expensive one, do you think I should invest more in the juicer? Thank you for your answer.Oh one more question is it allowed to use honey on a juicing?
I don’t see a problem with that juicer as long as your juice is coming out with the same consistency as water. Your juices shouldn’t have any texture or thickness. As far as honey, don’t use it. It will just slow down your weight loss Ginte.
I have Acid Reflux (I take only one pill xday) Is it wise for me to try 7days Juicing???
I don’t see a problem with it Mica. Just keep your juices mostly veggies and you shouldn’t have a problem. Make sure and drink plenty of water throughout the day also. I’m here if you have any questions.
Hey Donnie, I am sad. My life is going down the drain to weight. I am 23 and I weigh 282 pounds. I gained weight so rapidly and I have no idea how. Any advice to a new juicer like myself?
Thanks ,
Emily
Emily, just do your research, plan your fast, and then stick to it. You can lose that weight and you will lose it if you keep juicing. Read the forums for some good inspiration. I’m here if you have any questions.
What type of juicer do we need? The one it spits the peels and other extra out and just get the juice? One you put it all in?? Thanks
I am gearing up to start my first “real” juice fast tomorrow. I tried juicing a couple weeks ago and was disappointed that my juicer seemed to waste so much of the fruits/veggies. I was thinking it would be better just to blend them? Is that okay? Thanks!
Susannah, welcome to JOJ and congrats on starting your juice fast today! One thing you need to understand is that the juicer doesn’t “waste” fruits and veggies. It extracts the juice (the nutritional part) and leaves behind the pulp. This is exactly what a juice fast is and how it works. If you use a blender you won’t be fasting and you could even gain weight. Read this article for more information on why you must use a juicer for a juice fast: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
let me know if you have any questions.
Donnie,
I can’t thank you enough for all of your info! I spent a few weeks looking into juicing to make sure that I really wanted to do it. You have so much info on here and reading through all of the comments you pretty much answered every question I had! I decided to juice because I wanted to get back into my healthy ways. I needed to find a way to kick my bad habits and get back into gear and this seemed like the best way. I am on day 6 and I absolutely love it! Plus I am down 9lbs without exercising! The first couple days are the hardest. I was drinking 20-40 ounces of Redbull a day, so I did have some caffeine withdrawals. I found the hardest part for me was not eating. Not that I eat all of the time, but I missed the sensation of eating. It gets easier though. Plus it makes you realize how much you eat even when you’re not hungry. On day 6 I have more energy than I had drinking all of that Redbull and it’s amazing! I plan to do this for another 2 weeks! Then I will incorporate it into my lifestyle. A couple tips for new juicers. I buy all of my fruits and veggies on Sunday. I wash all of my produce, cut up the things that wont go bad, then put them away. Every night I prepare my meals for the following day in Ziploc bags. It makes it so easy! When you wake up, reach in the fridge, and grab your bag. While I drink my breakfast, I juice my snacks and lunch for my work day. This has sped up the process dramatically. Yeah it takes some time to prep but think of how much time you spend cooking, cleaning, and eating! I am sooooooooooooooo happy I have done this juice cleanse! Thank you again Donnie for all of your advice, recipes, and support to everyone! Happy Juicing!
Welcome to JOJ Merideth! I’m glad you were able to get the answers you were looking for to get you ready for your own juice fast.
You’re doing fantastic on your fast Merideth! Isn’t it amazing how much better you feel and how much more energy you have? You offered some great tips and I hope people re-read them to make their juicing experience as successful as yours! Keep me posted on your success Merideth and I’m always here if you have any questions.
We have a Champion Juicer that we bought about 8 years ago. ((used for smoothies only)) Silly question: Will that work for the juicing?
If it’s a “juicer” and not a “blender” it should work just fine for your juice fast. If it separates the juice from the pulp then it’s a juicer, if it just mixes everything together it’s a blender. You’ll need a juicer if you want to go on a juice fast Rachel. Let me know if you have any questions.
Donnie, I have a nutribullet. You put it all in and it blends it together. With how much the recipe calls for its way to much and turns into 40 oz for me to drink.. but it seems to be way to much. What juicer do you recommend? Thanks!
Brian, I’m sorry but you can’t use a blender on a juice fast. It just won’t work. Read this article for more information on why you must use a juicer on a juice fast: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
As far as a juicer, take a look at http://www.justonjuice.com/juicers/ and you’ll see the three that I recommend along with their reviews.
I work overnight is it fine if I juice only times in day instead of 3 and is it only 7 days
Sharlene, you should have a juice whenever you feel hungry. People usually have between 4-6 juices per day as suggested on the 7 day juice fast plan.
Hi Donnie,
Thank you for useful information, and taking your time answering everyone :).
I am planning to start the juice fast and trying to read as much as I can on this subject. Some say you need to prepare yourself, meaning for a few days eating light, no meat… before starting the fasting.
but my main question is do I drink regular ( tap, bottled) water or it has to be Distilled water? Also I read that you need to take laxatives or yeast (not very sure why yeast), because juice doesn’t have a lot of fiber and you might have elimination problems.
thanks
Lisa, you can drink tap water, bottled water, boiled water, distilled water, hose water, lake water, any water is fine as long as it’s water! Drink it and drink plenty of it while on your fast
While it’s good to prepare yourself, it’s not absolutely 100% necessary to do so. Many people jump right in. Don’t take a laxatives or yeast. There’s no need to. You will usually get everything out of your system during the first 5 days of your fast. One thing to keep in mind is that juice is absorbed and not digested. So you are not giving your body anything to warrant a bowel movement. Any bowel movements you have will consist of what was previously eaten and still in your system at the time you start the fast. Many people mistake a lack of BM’s as constipation. That’s not the case when you are on a juice fast.
Let me know how things work out on your juice fast. I’m always here if you have questions Lisa.
Hi! is it possible to prepare and freeze in an air tight containers to store the most nutrients and be able to use later that day or even on another day?
Cathy, while you can freeze your juices, it’s still best to drink them as soon as possible. Just make sure you have them on the same day and you should be good.
How long can you stay safely on the juice fast plan???
Shawna, I’ve seen people go more than 100 days on the fast. I suggest that if you plan on going any longer than 30 days to do so under a doctors supervision just to be safe though.
hi, you mentioned it is recommended to have 4-6 juices of 16-20 oz per day. how many ounces will each of your recipes yield? and if i’m going to have 6 juices per day, should i just make 1 of each of your recipes each day, or should i have, say only 2 fruit-heavy juices and 4 veg-heavy juices? and does your shopping list only include enough produce for 3 juices per day? thanks, starting 10-day fast tomorrow and can’t wait!
Belle, the juice recipes typically yield between 16-20 ounces. You can have any combination of them that you like. You don’t have to have all 6. The shopping list takes into account you will have between 4-6 juices per day so if you only have 3 juices per day, you will have left over produce. Just make sure and listen to your body. Have a juice when you feel hungry and drink plenty of water. You’ll do great. Let me know how things work out for you. I’m always here if you have questions Belle.
I’ve just started reading about juice fasting today. and I decided why put off till tomorrow what you can start today. After my normal breakfast of cereal and milk. I am now on juice only…feeling really motivated and looking forward to seeing how much weight I can lose in 30 days!!
Congrats on starting your juice fast Barb! Keep me posted on your success. I’m here if you have any questions.
Is a juice extractor the same as an juicer and can either be used?
You need to use a “juicer”. Make sure it’s not a blender that liquifies things. If it’s not a juicer that extracts the juice and removes the pulp it’s not going to give you the same benefits as a juicer would. Read this article on why you must use a juicer: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
Let me know if you have any questions Melanie.
Hey Donnie,
Is it safe to workout while on the 7 day cleanse? I workout at least an hour long 4 days a week, half cardio and half weightlifting. Will my body be able to handle that type of workout on just juice?
Lauren, it’s fine to work out while on the juice fast but you’ll want to keep your work outs lite and to a minimum during the first few days while your body is going through detox. Just listen to your body and when it says enough is enough, then stop. Keep me posted. I’m here if you have any questions Lauren.
@ Kailey Taks,. OMG i was watchin sick, fat and nearly dead it too last night and it really inspired me also,.and im goin to start on monday sept 23,. goodluck for both of us..
Congrats on starting your fast today Melvin! Keep us posted! I’m here if you have any questions.
I’m currently in a juice fast but i’m struggling to stomach the vegetable juice recipes. I understand it’s supposed to be a 80-20 percent veg to fruit diet. What would happen if i decreased the vegetables and upped the fruit content?
My first thoughts would be that i’m going to be deficient in whatever vits and mins i get from the vegetables. My counter thought to this is that before i started the diet i mainly lived off junk food and ate very little, if none at at all, vegetables, so would the risk be very minimal.
Any help would be great.
Thanks for taking the time to read my post : )
Simnon, while you can add more fruit to help with the taste you have to understand that more fruit is going to slow down your weight loss. You need the veggies in there to help with your detox too. Don’t think of it as “I had a bad diet before so I can do more fruits and less veggies because I’m still getting more than I was”. That’s not how the fast works. You need to get as much nutrition as possible to help with the detox. If you’re lacking in certain areas then your body may tend to hold on to weight as opposed to letting go of it. You will adjust to the taste over time. Keep me posted. I’m always here if you have any questions Simnon.
How many times a day should I have a juice and how often? If I were to be awake for say 15 hours and had 5 juices should I drink one every 3 hours and follow that schedule?
Matthew, you should have a juice when you feel hungry. Don’t set a time limit as that’s not necessary. I found I was having a juice every 2-4 hours based on when I felt hungry. It may be the same for you but you may have more or less too. Just listen to your body and you’ll be fine. Let me know if you have any questions.
I started this diet today and already i feel good!! Lets see how much weight i loose
Congrats on starting your juice fast stella! Let me know how things turn out. I’m here if you have any questions.
Hi Donnie,
I started the juicing today and would like to know:
1- Instead do the juicy in a juicer can I use a blender instead? Would be the same amount of nutrients in the juicy itself? Would still be good for weight loss?
2- Can I use the pulp remained from the juicy to do a salad? No salt or oil of any kind added, only spices and lemon juicy and eat and still be good on the weight loss?
Thanks
Hi Asuh
You can’t use a blender. When you blend something it’s just the same as eating it raw. No difference whatsoever. You may actually gain weight if you follow the recipes and use a blender instead. Read this article for more in depth information on why you must use a juicer for a juice fast: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
If you’re on a juice fast, that means straight juice and no solids of any kind. You have to stick to your juices and only your juices. If it’s not a juice that you made fresh in your own juicer, then don’t eat or drink it. The only exception is water and tea.
I’m here if you have any questions.
Hi There,
I have been thinking about doing a juice fast for some time now. I just finished watching sick, fat and nearly dead… which has truly inspired me.
I am going to start my fast on Monday Sept 23.
My question is how often do you clean out your juicer? Each time you juice? I am hoping to make my juice fresh each time a juice. So should I wait and clean it out at the end of the day, or after each use?
Thank you
Kailey, you’ll need to clean it out after each use. It’s not really that hard to clean it out. It takes me all of 5 minutes to do it on any one of my three juicers. It’s just a matter of letting them soak while you enjoy your juice, rinsing them off, and then drying them. If you’re in a hurry you don’t really need to dry it, just slap it back together and you’re good to go. Let me know if you have any questions.
Donnie thanks for all the information I am ready to take on the 7 day challenge… I am hoping to lose at least five pounds within the first week…
That’s super great Brenda! I wish you the best on your 7 day juice fast. I’m always here if you have any questions. Keep me posted throughout your fast.
I have to work from 7:30am to 4:30pm so it is impossible to blend them freshly at work when I am hungry. Is it ok to pre blend them and bring them to work? Because I know it is always good to drink it fresh after blended. Thanks
Ayumi, make sure you are using a juicer to juice them and not a blender
You can juice them and take them to work with you as long as you store them in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to drink them. Let me know if you have any questions.
can i substitute lime for lemon?
Amanda, you can sub lime for lemon if you want. Give it a shot and let me know how it turns out.
Will you loose extra weight if you do the plan for 2 weeks?
Nichole, if you stick to the plan you’ll lose weight. The longer you juice the more weight you will lose. Let me know if you have any questions.
donnie,
what if i make my own juices and smoothies? it also have similar recipes to yours though. will i still lose as much weight?
JT, you can make your own juices but stay away from the smoothies while on your fast. Having a smoothie is the same as eating something raw. That will take you out of your juice fast. If you keep your juice recipes 80% vegetables and 20% fruits I’m sure you will still lose weight. Let me know if you have any questions.
I will start my Juicing tomorrow. I hope it will accelerate my weight loss as I am already on a weight loss diet program. I just hope it neutralizes my system and improve my health. Raw veggies don’t taste good at all and even worse when they are juiced…
Pinks, they don’t taste good because your taste buds are probably shot. Remember, we don’t juice for the taste either, we juice for the health benefits associated with juicing. I think the majority would have to disagree with you on the taste of the juices though. You can make some really good flavored juices that taste absolutely delicious. Just try a few and even try coming up with your own.
I started the Morning Glory today, it’s not as bad as I thought because I added apples and strawberries… I have a sweet tooth. My first day is almost over, I must say it’s hard not to cave in… but I’m really determined. I think my problem is I think about food a lot if I know I’m not suppose to have any, then that’s when I think I’m hungry and I want to binge on solids. My solution is though, when I’m at work; I make a 1 litre juice and store it in the fridge to have for breakfast and lunch and when I get home like tonight, I will make a different one.
Another issue I have is I LOVE bananas and peanut butter… should I cut back just a little if I want to see some weight loss results or there’s a juice or smoothie I can make that is healthy containing both my favorites?
Pinks, if you want to see weight loss you need to keep your juices 80% vegetables and 20% fruit. The morning glory is already a bit fruit heavy so if you add fruit to it your just increasing your sugars. You want to lower your sugars if weight loss is your goal. You shouldn’t be eating anything while on the juice fast. This includes bananas and peanut butter. When you eat any form of solids, you are taking yourself out of the juice fast. Don’t just cut back, stop eating them and stick to your juices. You’ll see the weight fly off soon enough.
Remember, stick to your juices only. No smoothies, no solids, and nothing but the fresh juice you make with your juicer! While you can’t add peanut butter to a juice, you can try banana but you don’t get much at all from them. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hi Donnie,
I’ve been reading up on this juice fast plan, I plan to do it for 2wks and on the third introduce a solid meal in the evening. I’m getting married in just less than 3wks and I’m very keen to loose a few kgs prior! I’m on day 1 and I’m not sure if it’s me or my juicer.. I attempted the Bruschetta Tang however I only got a few drops out of it? The rest was stuck to the juicer or in the chute! I’m sure I’m supposed to get more than a few drops? It’s a Breville juicer, I’ve used it before and noticed a fair bit of ‘waste’ and not much juice. Is this normal? In the meantime, I put all of the ingredients into a blender and had it that way instead. Does this provide the same effect? Looking forward to getting into it! Thanks for such a great, informative site
Amy, I’m not sure what model juicer you have but make sure if it’s the kind with an adjustable spout that the spout is open and not shut. You should also dissasemble your juicer, read through the manual and make sure everything is there and that you are putting it together correctly. It sounds as if it’s either not working, or the juice is being trapped in there. You should have no trouble getting between 16-20 ounces of juice with that recipe. If everything is put together correctly and it still doesn’t work, then you may want to call Breville for an explanation Amy.
Hi Donnie!
How much does the average person lose in the 7 day span?
Courtney, while there’s no real set average as everyone is different, I find that most people typically lose between 6-17 pounds during their first week. It really depends on how much weight you start with and how well you juice. Let me know if you have any questions Courtney.
Can you make 80 oz. in the morning and have your juice ready for the day?
JB, you can make all of your juice in the morning as long as you keep it in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator.
Donnie,
How far in advance can I prepare my juice recipes and be able to keep them fresh and safe? (ie – make several on Sunday for the week – putting them in airtight containers or mason jars)
Carrie, you can make your juices in the morning and bring them to work with you that day. I wouldn’t let the juices sit there any longer than 8 hours or so. I’m here if you have any questions.
Hi Donnie, I intend to start the juice fast together with husband but he’s anemic.will it b ok for him to fast? And can he continue with his iron pills during the fast.
Yen, it should be fine for your husband to fast and he should continue on any medication while doing so until the doctor tells him otherwise. I’m here if you have any questions.
Hi,
I’m keen to try this plan but suffer from fructose malabsorption so quite a few of these recipes won’t work for me as they stand (particularly the ones with apples and grapes). Do you have any ideas for replacements? Would bananas be ok to substitute for the apples for example?
Thanks!
Susy, just keep your fruits down to a minimum when on the fast. You’d want to juice mostly greens. Granny smith apples contain about 10g of sugar and have the lowest amount of sugar out of all the apples. But you can look at replacing anything while on the fast. I suggest you take a look at the substitution list found here: http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/ This will give you some more ideas of what you can use while on the fast. Hope this helps.
Bananas have more sugar than a granny smith apple. But you may want to take a look at your juicer and see if it states to not use bananas as some juicers don’t handle them too well. Let me know if you have any questions.
If i wanted to could i continue the juice diet past the 7 days or would that be unhealthy?
You can go as long as you want Tyler. If you’re still feeling great after the 7 days then it’s fine to continue. I’ve seen people go as long as 100 days. If you do plan on going that long I would suggest you schedule a few doctor visits to ensure everything is good on your end. Anything under 30 days is fine without a doctors supervision. Let me know if you have any questions Tyler.
I have a question for juicing with oranges. I saw that the recipes called for lemon (peeled) and lime (peeled), but they only say orange. Does this mean I will put the orange through with the peel still on?
Renee, you should peel anything with a rind on it. That includes lemons, oranges, limes, etc. Hope this helps. I’ll change the wording to reflect that in the post later today. Thanks!
Hi Donnie,
Thanks for such an informative and supportive site! I have started my 7-Day juice fast today and have discovered that I don’t like celery juiced (apparently I only like it when it’s transporting almond butter to my mouth). Am I missing out on any key nutrients if I eliminate celery? And any suggestions for using the pulp other than for compost?
Thanks!
Stephanie, take a look at the substitution list: http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/ and use something else besides celery. Celery has many good properties that work for your body and help you out on your juice fast. Have you tried cutting back on the amount you use? As far as the pulp I’ve heard of some people using it to bake muffins, feeding it to their horses, or even freezing it to use later. Hope this helps.
Thanks, Donnie. Of course I saw that list after I posted my question
I will play with the amount I’m using. Thanks again for everything on your site!
Sounds good Stephanie, let me know if you have any questions.
Would this be safe to do while breastfeeding? I have a 15 month old who still nurses throughout the day and I don’t want to harm her.
Charlotte, I don’t recommend you go on straight juice right away while nursing your little girl. The reason being is that toxins are released into your body during the detox phase and will get into your bloodstream and milk. I suggest you take a safer approach and start by adding juicing into your diet while eating mostly fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the day. You can also have a little lean protein if you like. This is a good way to prepare yourself for more juice in the future while still reaping a lot of the benefits. I also suggest since your daughter is 15 months old that you talk with your doctor. He/she may feel that it’s perfectly safe to go on a fast, but your doctor would know better as he/she know more about you, your daughter, and both of your needs. Let me know what happens Charlotte! I wish you the best! I’m always here if you have questions.
Thanks! I’ll call the doctor this week and see what she says.
Sounds good Charlotte, let me know what she says!
you recommend 4-6 juice drinks per day…my question is how can i divide these drinks within a full day. pretty much iam trying to schedule my drinks throughout the day so i can a daily routine to take down 4-6 drinks a day. i know breakfast, lunch, dinner but that is 3 juice drinks, can you help me to a good schedule plan.
Oscar, the best thing you can do is to just have a juice when you feel hungry. Listen to your body, it will tell you when it’s time for a juice. Your body will make it’s own schedule after a day or two. I would usually have a juice every 3-4 hours because that’s when I was feeling hungry. Hope this helps. I’m here if you have any questions Oscar.
I just bought a juicer and I would like to try the 7 day. My question is, what do you do after the7 days to lose weight. Obviously I don’t want to gain back and then some from the 7 day.
I would appreciate any feed back.
Kathy, please read the article I wrote about how to eat after a juice fast. It will answer all of your questions about eating after your fast.
http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/
I’ll be here if you have any questions.
Can you heat the Bruschetta Tang so that it tricks the mind into thinking it’s soup? I’m doing a 2-3 day juice/smoothie cleanse; I’m using the NutriBullet, so the full veggie and fruits are consumed (still 16oz). Today is day 1 for me, and I’m really struggling already. I kick-box, so that right there burns tons of calories and I really want to eat something substantial, but can’t! I’m supposed to do a 3 day cleanse, but I really don’t think I can make it passed day 2. Do you think this would still be ok?
hi amber i also have the nutribullet and was wondering if it works just as well as a juicer does at getting everything fine and mixed well?
Krisin, while nutribullets are great if you want to make smoothies, you can’t use them on a juice fast. When you use a juicer, you are removing the pulp and making a juice that is easily absorbed into your system. Removing the pulp allows it to be absorbed into your system instead of digested. During a juice fast you want to allow your digestive system to rest, recover, and re-hydrate. When you use a blender like a nutribullet it’s really no different than just eating the produce raw. Read this article for more information on why you must use a juicer to juice: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
It’s not just about mixing something into liquid form. You have to remove the pulp and extract just the juice or else it’s a smoothie.
I’m here if you have any questions.
Amber, you most certainly can warm up any juice and consume it like a soup. Feel free to add some non salted spices to it or even some hot sauce. Since you’re using the nutribullet you aren’t getting near the same amount of nutrition that you would if you were to use a juicer. This may account for why you are struggling. Go get a juicer Amber!!! You won’t regret it.
Some fellow co-workers and I are going to the diet next week and I am wondering if I could add protein mix in the juice so not to break down and muscle I have built up.
Hector, adding protein is fine if you are continuing to work out and build muscle during the fast but it’s not recommended if you don’t. You’ll get protein while on the juice fast. Read this article for more information on how you get protein while on the juice fast: http://www.justonjuice.com/how-do-i-get-protein-during-a-juice-fast/
Let me know if you have any questions Hector.
Hi can you use ready made juices I am away on business a lot and can’t pack a juicer as well ?
Jill, ready made juices won’t provide you the same nutritional benefits as they are pasteurized. It’s not the best option but if it’s your only choice then give it a shot. If you aren’t feeling full while on that juice then have some fresh veggies or fruit until you can get back to your juices. I’m here if you have any questions.
Hi Donnie,
I’m on the 5th day and I lost about 2 lbs. However, I’ve been experienced diarrhea since 3rd day (about once a day). Is that normal because I consume liquid everyday or something wrong with my body?
Thank you
Tina, try consuming less juice per sitting. It just sounds like the excess is being flushed out. It’s perfectly normal to experience that some times but try drinking a little less for now and see if it persists.
Hey Donnie,
I just found this website and your instructions. My mother, two of my brothers and I are starting this diet from tomorrow. I am afraid I will not last because I am not a vegetable and juice person. To me potato is the best vegetable in the world. It is the peer pressure that is forcing me in to this diet. Wish me luck. Hopefully I’ll be able to go through with it.
Humaira, welcome to JOJ and congrats to you and your family for starting a juice fast. If you go into this only because you feel you were forced to out of peer pressure or thinking right away that you won’t last, then you might fail. If you make it a point to just do it without any obstacles, then you will do it and you will do great! You can do this if you really want to Humaira. I’m always here if you have any questions.
Im not sure how does this work you have to drink 4-6 glass of juices 2 2 and 2 using the two recipes?
Priscilla, look at the 6th point in the article, it will help answer your question.
“6. It’s recommended to have between 4-6 juices per day each consisting of 16-20 ounces. The below list is great to get you started with different juices. You can choose whichever juices you please while on your juice fast. The list takes into consideration you will try them all. So feel free to experiment while on your 7 day juice fast plan!”
There are 6 recipes for you to choose from. Have any combination of them that you like. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
Can you add hot sauces to any of these recipes like Tabasco? Or should I steer clear? What do you recommend for a little heat like Tabasco?
Also, can you add honey to the tea?
One more thing; sorry. I have a recipe that calls for one small red onion. Can I sub with green onions?
Amber, I don’t see a problem subbing green onions for red onions. Give it a shot and let me know how it turns out.
Amber, keep away from the honey while on the fast. You don’t want to introduce any additional sugars during this time. I’m here if you have any questions.
Amber, you can add some hot sauce to your juices. Start with only a few drops as it’s easier to add then it is to take out. Tobasco is fine. Enjoy!
Hi, I am starting this 7 day plan tomorrow and I would like to know if I can drink tea during my juice fast or is it just water besides the juices?
I asked Donnie this same questions, he said herbal teas are best or tea with no caffeine … no milk allowed.
Suelen, congrats on starting your juice fast. While tea is fine, it’s best to have decaf as caffeine is one of the toxins you are trying to rid your body of. Just make sure you drink it plain and don’t add sugars or anything to your tea. A little lemon works out really good too. Let me know if you have any questions throughout your fast Suelen.
Hi Donnie, I am now on my fourth day of my fast and I am worried about going to the toilet. I normally have a problem to go, I sometimes have to take laxatives and take care of myself otherwise I don’t go. Since the very first day of my fast I have not gone. I live in a small city and there’s no place where I can buy natural supplements, here I only get the basic things. Is it ok to take a laxative?
Suelen, there’s no need to take a laxative. When you juice, the juice is absorbed into your system and does not pass through your digestive system. This means that you aren’t giving your body anything to warrant a bowl movement. It’s perfectly common to not have to go. Make sure you are including plenty of lemon in your juices as that helps the cleansing aspect a lot. If you feel you need to go then you may try taking a laxative but I’m pretty positive it’s due to a lack of solids in your system. Keep me posted. I’m here if you have any questions.
Thank you so much for all the attention and advice. I finished the fast sucssesfully and my health, skin have improved so much!!! It even healed some things I had on my skin for months. I recommended it to my friends and I am now translating your plan so they can do it too, about 5 of them
Thanks
Suelen, congrats on your success! I bet you feel amazing! Thanks for translating the plan for your friends. I’m sure they are very grateful to you. I wish you all the best Suelen!
Im going to start the jucing but im scared of the being hungry part and the headaches. Since im anemic when i dont eat get real bad migraines. The types that makes you snap!
Is it okay to take pain killers not having any solids in your system?
Dilaila, don’t be scared. Not everyone gets headaches and a good majority of people are surprised at just how much the juice fills them up. It’s the cravings that are bothersome but they are easy to push aside if you have some will power. For your anemia, make sure you have plenty of dark greens in your juices. You may even consider taking an iron substitute to help with that. Pain killers are fine if they are prescribed and you only take as needed. If it’s not prescription then tylenol and ibuprofen is okay to take also. Let me know if you have any questions.
how old do you have to be to go on a juice fast, my cousins 14 and she wants to try it
You do not have to be a certain age to enjoy the juicing diets, however, you do want to be sure that you are following the diet well and have plenty of water.
Great advice Mackenzie!
While there’s no set age when it comes to making healthy diet choices, It’s best that your cousins parents are okay with it. It would also be a good idea to run it past her doctor and get his/her opinion as I don’t know enough about your cousin or his/her health to be the one to solely make that decision. With that being said, I’ve seen plenty of younger people juice and do fantastic. If you or your cousin have any questions, just let me know.
How many oz of juice does each of these recipes generally produce?
Katy, each recipe typically makes around 16-20 ounces depending on your juicer. Some make more some make less so 16-20 is pretty accurate.
Hey Donnie,
So, I don’t have a juicer but I have a Blendtec. Could I blend and drink as is or blend and put through a nut milk bag?
Just wondering what your thoughts are on both…thanks! x
Shawna, you’ll need to get a juicer for the juice fast. Blenders are great and have many uses but juicing is not one of them. Juicers separate the juice from the fiber but they also damage the cell walls where most of the nutrients are stored. This allows for rapid absorption into your system. Blenders don’t do that so even if you strain the juice it’s not going to be the same. Go get a juicer Shawna! You will love it! Take a look here: http://www.justonjuice.com/juicers and you’ll see three great picks with reviews. These juicers are all available on amazon also. Some of the juices also have refurbished ones for sale on amazon. I believe the Hamilton Beach refurb goes for as low as $32 and still includes a warranty! Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions along the way Shawna.
I did end up buying a juicer! And started the 7 day yesterday.
Thanks for the explanations though! I appreciate it!
Hopefully I won’t have to be strapped into my seat as well! HA!
Shawna
Congrats on getting a juicer Shawna! Don’t strap yourself down cause you’ll have to pee a lot during the fast! Let me know how things go for you. I’m always here if you have questions.
LOL! You’re hilarious!
So far so good! My little girls have a small glass in the morning as well and love it!
That’s fantastic Shawna! I never really ask my boys about the juice, they tend to ask about it and try it out of curiosity. I find that they really enjoy it and have a lot of fun experimenting. They’ve even come up with some really good recipes themselves. One of which is up in the recipe section here at JOJ. I hope you’re doing great Shawna. Let me know if you have any questions.
Claudine, you are most hilarious! I’m glad they are less frequent but sorry to hear of the lethality of them. Have a fan set up and in the worst case scenario, just blame in on the person sitting closest to you.
Is it potentially dangerous to drink alcohol while doing the 7 day cleanse?
Chris, drinking alcohol while on the juice fast is so counter productive it really defeats the whole purpose of the fast. During the first few days your body will go through detox. If you are putting more toxins back into your body during this time it’s going to have a bad effect on the weight you lose not to mention your the health aspect of it. I don’t have a problem with a drink here or there when off the fast, but don’t have any alcohol while on the fast. Let me know if you have any questions.
i am allergic to apples/pears so what can i substitute the apples/pears with?
Debbie, please take a look at the substitution list and you’ll find plenty of great substitutions to try out.
http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/
Let me know if you have any questions.
Donnie: A friend and I will be starting this fast in a few weeks. We are super excited. Is Romaine a good option for greens instead of kale? Do you recommend 4 or 5 juices a day? I will be at work so will have to juice the majority of juices ahead of time and then refrigerate. Is it alright to drink rooibus tea too (it’s a South African naturally caffeine-free tea). Thanks!
Heera, congrats to you and your friend on starting your fast in a few weeks. Romaine is a great substitution for Kale. Spinach is also a great substitution. I recommend between 4-6 juices per day along with plenty of water. Tea is okay to drink while on the fast. Try to stick to caffeine free though. Let me know how things work out for you two. I’m here if you have any questions.
Hello,
I found this fascinating. I’m thinking of starting this over the weekend just to be on the safe side. Would you recommend i stop drinking coffee before starting this fast or can i continue drinking my coffee? sign the coffee addict lol
Sindy, congrats on deciding to start your juice fast! I recommend you stop drinking coffee before your fast so you don’t get headaches too bad during your fast. You can switch to tea though. Just don’t have too much as some teas still have caffeine. Let me know how things go for you. I’m here if you have any questions.
Hey Donnie,
So today is the first day of my juice detox. I’m sitting at my desk in an open planned office and farting like a nutter …. I think I’ll have to strap myself down. Is this normal?
Claudine, congrats on day 1 of your juice fast! What did you eat the day before your fast? That’s most likely what is causing it. The juice will cleanse your system so anything you ate over the past few days is going to make it’s way out. It’s perfectly normal depending on what you ate before the fast. Just strap your self down and stay close to a restroom Claudine. Let me know how things go.
I just wanted to say both of your comments made me chuckle! x
Glad to put a smile on your face Shawna
Thanks for the reassurance Donnie … I had lamb chops, sweet potato and corn oh and a glass of wine the night before the fast … maybe it was the corn but the farting has lessened considerably [to the extent that i don’t have to look nervously around the office anymore].
I’m on day five now, had terrible headaches on day 3 [I didn’t read the guidance re giving up coffee a few days before the fast] … I haven’t missed sugar, which I thought I would, but I really miss fat … I was hankering after pizza all day yesterday. So far today is a good day, feeling rested and relaxed but I’m waiting for the bouncy energy that other’s are talking about … maybe tomorrow.
I’m glad you’re having a good day today. I would give it a few more days as I’m sure you are still going through detox. Once you get through detox you’ll get that burst of energy. It’s really noticeable too. Congrats on doing so well on your fast! Keep me posted!
Hey Donnie,
So I finished the 7 day fast yesterday, had juice today and plan to have a light meal tonight. I haven’t exactly been bouncing around but I definitely have more energy and feel relaxed and well in myself, it has done me the world of good so thanks to you and your website for the guidance [which I have followed religiously]. I didn’t weigh myself before the cleanse but feel lighter and my clothes are a bit roomier.
One interesting thing is that I’ve had acid reflux since a teenager, it was so bad I’ve been prescribed omeprazole for over a year now. On day two of the fast I stopped taking it and haven’t missed it … I’ve felt a little acid from time to time but not enough to go back on ant -acids or prescribed meds. I don’t know if this is because my digestive system was taking a break or because I cut out everything bad for acid [coffee, sugar, fat, alcohol]. Anyway my plan now is to remain on juice during the day and have some good food at night and over the weekend so I’ll see how the acid goes with the introduction of different foods.
Thanks again for responding to me and providing the information on this website .. I’m not sure I could have done the cleanse without it.
Claudine, that’s fantastic news! Congrats on juicing for 7 days! It’s really amazing what juicing can do for us. I’m sure if you stick to healthy foods and juice a few times per day that you’ll be able to stay off the medications for your acid reflux. Make sure you eat plenty of fresh fruits and veggies for the next few days as it will help your system adjust back to eating solids. You’ve done so well Claudine. Thanks for keeping me posted and I’m looking forward to your future updates. Keep me posted! As always, I’m here if you have any questions Claudine.
Do you think this would be safe while nursing?
Becci, when nursing it’s best to consult with your doctor first as he/she will know more about your particular circumstances and needs. I generally tell people to avoid juicing while nursing due to the fact that toxins will be released into your system during your fast. Those toxins will get into your milk. So it’s best to get your doctors advice to see if it’s okay for you and if you’ll need to take any supplements. I’m here if you have any questions.
hey seen that juice diet helped for weight loss and energy? Also how much weight would be gone in the first week?
Amber, it’s going to depend on how much weight you start with and how well you stick to the fast. You might expect to lose anywhere from 7-16 pounds give or take.
Hello, I am wondering if you stick with this and follow through the entire week howmuch on average weight can I expect to lose?
Jillian, the weight lost will vary from person to person depending on how much weight you start with and how well you stick to the juice fast. I would guess an average for one week is anywhere between 7-16 pounds give or take some. Just set your mind to do it and the weight will come off Jillian. Let me know how things go. I’m here if you have any questions along the way.
Hi! So tomorrow i plan on going food shopping for these foods listed. I just wanted to know is going to be costly?If so how could i break it down to be cost efficent? And also in between my meals can I snack on unslated nuts such as almonds?
It should cost you roughly $20/day for organic and you are not supposed to eat any solids, only juice. I started yesterday and it’s great. I have about 20 ounces of juice and lots o water with lemon and caffeine free herbal tea with lemon as well.
Nvanmuiden, that’s a good figure if you go Organic. Congrats on starting your fast yesterday. Let me know if you have any questions.
Brittany, juicing is pretty inexpensive if you price it out to how much it would cost per day to feed you on the juice fast as opposed to what you were probably spending per day to eat before the fast. Shop smart and get what’s on sale. You don’t have to stick to organic if price is an issue. I found it to come out to around $10 per day to feed myself on the juice fast. Much cheaper than what I was spending to feed myself before the fast when you take into consideration the cost of fast food and all the other garbage I was eating/drinking.
No solids while on your fast. Only the fresh juice that you make at home Brittany. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you for the great ideas for the Seven Day Juice. I just made my first ‘Green Meenie.’ I put in pears instead of apple and also a hand full of blueberries as an extra because I had lots of both in the fridge. It all came out great. I was very surprised that I liked the taste so much. Lets see how tomorrow goes.
Noelle, congrats on starting your juice fast. I’m glad you are experimenting and trying out a few of your own substitutions. It keeps it fun and interesting. Let me know if you have any questions.
Can I still take my vitamins while doing the 7 day juice fast?
Jana, you can take your vitamins while on the juice fast but I would let the juices give you the nutrition instead of the vitamins as they are a much better source for it.
Hi,
I just made my first drink and it seemed to be a little smaller than I expected. It came out to be just over 12 ounces. Is that normal?
Zach, what type of juicer are you using and are you sticking to the quantities listed on the recipes or coming up with your own? The juices should be around 16 ounces. But if 12 ounces fills you up then that’s okay. The important thing is to make sure you take in enough juice throughout the day and don’t starve yourself of nutrients. Let me know if you have any questions.
HI was just wondering if it’s poss you make any of the juices in advance like the breakfast ones as I start early and don’t want to wake the family up.
George, while you can make the juices ahead of time, it’s best to do so in the mornings so they don’t lose too much nutritional value. You may try making them at night but I’m not sure they would last throughout the entire day. You could make your morning juice the night before and keep it in the refrigerator and have it first thing when you wake up. You might also try making and freezing juices the night before. That would help preserve the nutritional contents of them. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions George.
so I only have a VitaMix… will this do?
Sorry, you can’t use blenders while on the juice fast. They don’t work the same and they don’t separate the juice from the fiber. Take a look at http://www.justonjuice.com/juicers to see what you should be looking for in a juicer when you start a juice fast. I’m here if you have any questions.
Read more about why you must have a juicer on the juice fast: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
Thank you…I bought on yesterday through your link.
Awesome Petalyn! Let me know if you have any questions!
I am starting the 7-day juice diet. Can we use Raspberries, strawberries or banana like a smoothie?. if so how what would be the portions?.Can we drink hot tea or coffee ? Can we add little milk may be like a 4 ounce?
Kiran, you can juice raspberries and strawberries. Some juicers will handle bananas and some will not so you may want to refer to your juicer manual to see if bananas are acceptable. You can drink tea however I suggest you don’t drink coffee. Also, don’t add sugar, milk, or anything else to it. I’ll be here if you have any questions Kiran.
Hi Donnie,
Just before bed yesterday, I decided to start being serious about eating healthy and weight-loss and my husband suggested juicing. I woke up today, read about it, and found your blog to be most helpful. And here I am — completed Day 1! I kept drinking water and that really kept me full. I weighed 158 today morning and have a target of losing 15-20 pounds. Question – you mention adding avocado/banana to juices — can I eat avocado during this cleanse? If yes, how much per day would you recommend?
Thank you so much for the inspiration and the yummy recipes!
Ruchi
Ruchi, welcome to JOJ and congrats on day 1 of your juice fast! Remember, you can’t eat any solids while on the fast. It will take you out of the fast if you do. So no eating avocados or bananas. You can juice them as long as your juicer can handle them. Refer to your juicer manual to see if bananas/avocados are safe to juice with your particular juicer. Let me know if you have any questions.
If you have a slow juicer it is able to juice bananas and avacados
Dave, it’s most likely not a good idea to run bananas or avocados through a slow juicer. Let me know if you have any questions.
I plan on starting a juice diet but my concern is protein. How do I get my intake of protein?
Carl, you will get plenty of protein from the produce while on your juice fast. Protein doesn’t only come in the form of meat. Read this article on protein and juice fasting please: http://www.justonjuice.com/how-do-i-get-protein-during-a-juice-fast/
Let me know if you have any questions Carl.
We are started this today and have been doing ok. I seem to struggle with the taste of ginger. Is there any way to make it easier?
Becca, just try using less ginger. If that doesn’t work then simply don’t use ginger. While it has so many great benefits, the taste is just not for everyone. Keep me posted. I’ll be here if you have any questions.
HI!
great article by the way.
So, I’m gonna start today to do this. Is hard cuz I have to translate the shopping list to spanish but oh well life is hard. I’ll let you know how it works out later
Congrats on getting started Sumine, I’ll be here if you have any questions along the way.
I started my juice cleanse today and what I seem to be missing the most is the act of chewing. I know very weird. Is chewing gum during the fast okay?
Nikki, you’ll get used to not having to chew anything. Sugar free gum is perfectly fine if you want to. Enjoy!
Hi Donnie,
I’m about to start my 7 day juice cleanse tomorrow. I’ve had my mind on it for a while now but finally getting started – no more excuses! I’ve gained a LOT of weight in the past 8 years and though I’ve tried other diet and worked out 6 days a week, I’ve never quite managed to lose what I want! I am hoping to lose 20 kilos over the next 6 months. I plan to start with 7 days and then once I’ve made it through that, slowly build it up. Do you recommend doing the juice fast consistently for weeks at a time for weight loss or doing the 7 day every few weeks…?
Many thanks!
Sarah
Sarah, congrats on deciding to start your juice fast! I recommend you juice until you get down to the weight that you want to be at. It’s also good to go on a 3-7 day fast every few weeks after that. But the important thing is what you do and choose to eat/drink after your fast. If you go back to your old eating habits you’ll just put the weight back on. Focus on losing the weight first and then we can work out a plan for you to maintain your weight once you’ve reached your goal. I’m here if you have any questions Sarah.
Hey!
I’m about to start my 7 day juice fast and i’m wondering if i can replace kale leaves with spinach??
Can’t wait to start btw!! ^^
Natalie, take a look at the substitution list found here: http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/
You can replace kale with spinach and even romaine lettuce if you like. Enjoy!
Hello!
Several months ago while searching for healthy ways to lose weight, I stumbled upon this site and decided to give juicing a try! I have been overweight for most of my life and for the most part I live a very sedentary lifestyle! For the last three years I have been yoyo-ing with the same 100 lbs to lose. (Yes, one hundred, that’s how much weight I have gained over the last 13 years!)
Well, I got a juicer, bought everything I needed for the 7 day fast and got started! I weighed in every morning and by day three had lost about 5 lbs!
I have always been great with starts but lose staying power! I began noticing serious facial breakouts (I mean serious, with pustules) and because my face is my greatest asset now (considering that i am midsection heavy), I must confess that I used that as an excuse to stop! It wasn’t until several weeks later when I had a conversation with a friend about my experience with juicing that she pointed out that the breakout was part of the detoxification process! My body was getting rid of the toxins through my skin! DUH!!!!! I wonder if anyone else experienced such?
Well, let’s just say that I am sick and tired of being sick and tired of being overweight and suffering from low self-esteem because although I have never been a skinny girl, this belly fat is just plain ugly!
I realise that I cannot do it in my strength but by God’s grace so this time I will be enlisting the help of some prayer buddies and will get my support system in place for accountability! I get started tomorrow and although I am shooting for one month, I will take it 7 days at a time!
I also wanted to comment on the fact that after my experience with juicing, I also tried doing blasts with the Nutribullet! I noticed that although I was using pretty much the same fruits and veggies as when I juiced, I actually gained weight!
I will be reporting back on my progress! Please keep me in your prayers. This is one stronghold I really need to break! Thanks
Beebee, toxins will release through a few different ways including the skin. It’s a normal part of the process. I’m glad you mentioned the nutribullet. It’s not okay to use that on a juice fast as it’s no where near the same thing. It’s really no different than just eating the fruits and veggies raw. I’m sure you will succeed this time around! Keep me posted. I’m here if you have any questions.
I also wanted to know what type of container would be best for storing for a later time, glass or plastic?
You can store your juices in glass or plastic Tamara, just make sure it’s an airtight container and you’ll be good. I prefer thermoses or mason jars.
Hi, I’m 13 years old and I’m over weight for my age and height and my parents support me doing this. I’m waiting for my juicer to come into the mail so I can add juice into my daily diet, I was wondering if its ok for someone my age to do the 7 day fast?
I think you should check with a doctor before doing this. Anything that takes a food group out of your diet can be dnagerous, especially to a young body that is not finished developing. Try doing a juice for one meal and eating 80 percent of your diet fruits and veggies and 20 percent other (grain and meat)
quit eating what has made you overweight (junk food)
That’s a great point that you made. Weight can easily be lost if we stop eating what makes us overweight and sick to begin with. Juicing is a great way to lose weight but the answer is in what we choose to do about our eating habits after the fast.
Tamara, I’m sorry I haven’t responded earlier. I’ve been on vacation with my boys for the past few days. As far as your juicing I don’t see a problem with it but I think it would be best for you to start out by juicing before your meals, and making sure your meals consisted of fresh fruits and vegetables. This will help get you adjusted to juice while still incorporating healthy foods into your diet. Try doing that for a week as and see how things go. If all is well you may want to take a visit to your doctor and see what his/her take is on going straight juice at your age. The most important thing is that you stay healthy and while juicing is very healthy for you, it can also be taxing on someone your age. You’ll still lose weight by juicing and eating a diet consisting of raw fruits and veggies. Just have a juice before you eat and eat light when you do. Keep me posted and let me know how things are working out. I’m here if you have any questions.
Just started today, i have my very first mean green juice just finished, i wasn’t dying about the taste and it took me over and hour to drink it as i got a full pint from the veg’s and fruit. I feel so full! I will definitely stick at it and will prepare and juice my “dinner” later. goodluck everyone!
Your juices should be around 16-20 ounces. Some juicers will make more or less but try to get them down quicker as juices are usually absorbed within 15 minutes of you drinking them. Experiment with different produce so you can try out different tastes. I’m here if you have questions.
just started today
we will see how it goes it is my first time doing this! i’m very excited to see the results!
Congrats on starting today Bikerchick! Let me know if you have any questions.
Good Luck! My husband and I are starting full on juicing Tuesday. For the past two weeks we’ve been making a gradual transition. I wanted to wean myself off of coffee first
Welcome to JOJ Jocey and congrats on starting your juice fast Tuesday! It’s a very good idea to get off coffee before starting your fast. It will help with the headaches in a big way. If you have any questions just let me know.
Hi Donnie. My friend suggested I try juicing to help with various issues that started when I hit menopause. I would love to try the 7 day cleanse but the first thing I think of is that my stomach is going to bloat big time. I juiced one drink the last three days and am thinking that since you are supposed to drink it right away…..that it just sits in my stomach. Then you mentioned to follow each drink with water. Yikes. My stomach bloats now after I eat or drink anything. Does anyone else have bloating issues?
Thank you so much!
Joann
Welcome to JOJ Joann! The juice doesn’t sit in your stomach, it gets absorbed within 15 minutes of you drinking it. What doesn’t get absorbed goes on to waste and out through urine. Your body will adjust to it and things will be fine. If you have issues just cut back the amount of juice you drink at each sitting. When you eat solids, they will stay in your stomach until they are digested but juice doesn’t go through the digestion process so it’s completely different when you are just on juice. Let me know how things go Joann. I’m here if you have any questions.
Hello, thinking of trying this out as a detox, after the 7 days should i ease back into normal food or is it ok to have a steak for dinner on the 8th day? I have never done a detox so trying to get as much info as i can Thank You
Lucia, welcome to JOJ and congrats for planning out your juice fast. You should read this article on how to eat after a juice fast http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/ You should be eating plain fruits and veggies for a few days after your fast so I would avoid the steak for a few days. Let me know if you have questions Lucia.
I weight about 185 and now seriously thinking about the juice 7 day plan. Just a couple of questions before I start.
1. Should I exercise while i’m on fruit diet? Looking at the comments it looks like it will be a bad thing to do so.
2. After the 7 day period, what kind of solid food should I be eating and how many times a day?
3. Is it a good idea to skip either lunch or dinner after the 7 day period?
Regards,
Prometheus
Prometheus, welcome to JOJ and congrats on deciding to start your juice fast!
While you can exercise while on the juice fast, you should rest and let your body recover while it’s going through detox. The detox phase usually lasts between 3-5 days.
Read this article, it goes in depth on how to eat after a juice fast http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/
After the 7 day period you should eat when you’re hungry. Don’t skip a meal thinking it’s going to speed up your weight loss. You need to eat/drink when you feel hungry or your body will tend to hold onto what it can.
I wish you the best of luck Prometheus. I’m here if you have any questions.
Thank you Donnie.
I am full of questions as I am waiting for my juicer to arrive..
If I have headaches during the first few days, would it be a good idea to take Tylenol or any other medicine? Would it harm me?
Prometheus, tylenol or ibuprofen is fine to take while on your juice fast. They will not interfere with anything. Hope this helps!
Thank you Donnie.. I drank the green mean for couple of days before starting the diet plan and slowly cut down on solid. I started the 7-day diet from yesterday. No Headache so far (yeahhhh)…. It took time for me to get used to the ginger taste though..
The only question, would it be okay to add some fruits to the green mean to make it not taste a little fruitier?
Prometheus, ginger can be great but it can also be overwhelming at times. Feel free to cut back on the amount you use. It’s fine to add or replace fruits but remember to stick to an 80:20 ratio of veggies to fruits. Fruits have more sugar and more sugar makes it harder to lose weight.
Is it OK to pre-make large batches of the juice recipies so they are ready for a busy week? Not sure if some of the nutrients will diminish or if the juice will go bad after a short amount of time requiring meal for meal juicing.
Kris, you don’t want to really make any of your juices ahead of time unless you have to. The best thing you can do is to make your juices in the morning and bring them with you each day. Just store them in airtight containers and keep them in the refrigerator. If you make them the night before you risk losing too much of their nutritional value. Try it out, I’m sure you can make it work for you! Let me know how it goes. I’m here if you have any questions Kris.
hey!! Im William.
dont know where the hell in the philippines I can find some beets, any substition for beets??
the morning glory to green machine means Im gonna drink, twice in the morning,, noon ad afternoon/night??
Hi William and welcome to JOJ! If you can’t find beets then you may want to take a look at the substitution list to see what else you can use in place of them.
http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/
You can have any juices you like and in any order you like William. I suggest you start by having a morning glory in the morning, 2 mean greens throughout the day, and finish your day off with a sunset passion. Try that out and see if it works for you. I’ll be here if you have any questions throughout your fast William.
I’m into day 4 now – passed the headache stage but still get the odd craving. Feeling great though – thanks.
Jim, congrats on day 4! The cravings will always be there, but they get less and less the longer you fast. You’re doing great! Let me know how things progress and remember, I’m here if you have any questions.
Hi, so I want to start this next week! It says drink 4 – 6 juices per day …so is that 2 of the breakfast juices, 2 of the lunch juices and 2 of the dinner juices per day? Or does one of these juice ingredients make up enough for two juices?!
Jesse, read the sixth tip on the page:
6. It’s recommended to have between 4-6 juices per day each consisting of 16-20 ounces. The below list is great to get you started with different juices. You can choose whichever juices you please while on your juice fast. The list takes into consideration you will try them all. So feel free to experiment while on your 7 day juice fast plan!
You can choose whichever juices you please while on your juice fast.
Have any juices you feel like while on your fast Jesse. Have fun with it and don’t be afraid to experiment a bit. I usually have the morning glory recipe for breakfast, 2 mean greens afterwards and end my day with a sunset passion. Hope this helps. Let me know how things go for you. I’ll be here if you have any questions.
I’m going to start tomorrow! what if I want to continue this for a month? Please let me know! and thank you!
Ad, if you want to continue, then just continue. After 7 days you’ll have a routine down so just stick to your routine and make sure you don’t run out of produce. I wish you the best of luck on your juice fast. I’m here if you have any questions.
Oh one questio
How much spinach should i add? I will be using spinach instead of kale. and can i go without ginger? Cant stand the taste of ginger and it makes me get allergic reactions. thanks
Just add a few handfuls and you’ll be fine Marivalley. You can go without ginger if you like.
Hi.
I just got all the fruits and vegetables on the list, just warned my hubby that for the next week kitchen is closed except for juicing and bought a case of water. tomorrow my first day of the seven will start. im excited to see the results. Happy to say my hubby is being supportive so tommorrow my journey starts. Stay blessed and thanks. Need to loose 15 pounds and get healthy. Ill keep you posted.
Marivalley, congrats on starting your juice fast! 15 pounds will fall off fast! Keep me posted on your status. I’m here if you have any questions.
So I am wrapping up day three of my hopefully 5 day juice cleanse. My question is what will happen if I start adding in whole fruits and veggies not in the form of juice in addition to the juice?
Thanks,
Paul
Paul, you should finish out your 5 days before you start to include any solids into your diet. At day 3 you probably aren’t finished the detox phase yet. Read this article for answers on how to eat after your fast.
http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/
Let me know if you have any questions.
Omg…I Love this Human Act of sharing how to cleanSe n b healthy without Cost! Thank U God sEnt U R!
Well thank you Mia! I’m glad you found the information you were looking for. If you have any questions just let me know!
Hey there, my mum is starting a 4 week juice detox soon as ordered by her dr to reboot her immune system and I’m wanting to do some like it too. But I have a few questions.
1) is it important to have a cold press juicer or will a normal one do as I can really afford to buy an expensive juicer?
2) after the 7 day detox, if wanting to continue but introduce one meal a day, is it ok to have a solid meal of meat and low carb veg ie broccoli, cauliflower and carrot for dinner?
3) what’s the average weightloss that people have had during the 7 day cleanse?
Thanks
Emily, welcome to JOJ!
You don’t have to have a cold press juicer but they are fantastic juicers if you can afford them. Usually a centrifugal juicer like what is found here will work just fine: http://www.justonjuice.com/juicers
It really depends on what your goals are. If you want to lose weight then how much? If that’s the case then juice until you reach your goal. After a full 7 days of juicing I’m sure you will want to go on longer.
It really depends on how much weight you start with. I’ve seen people lose as little as 5 pounds and I’ve seen people lose as much as 20 pounds during the first week. The important thing is what you do after your fast. If you go back to your old eating habits you’ll just put the weight right back on.
I’m here if you have any questions Emily.
There are too many comments and I have not had a chance to read through all of them, so apologies if my question is a repeat. Once the 7 day diet is over, and you get back to your normal/ controlled diet, what are the chance of going back to your original weight.
Steve, if you end up reverting back to your old eating habits, the weight will come back. Weight loss is about changing your habits. Read through this article as is explains how to eat when you come off a juice fast. It will help you understand what you should do to keep it off
http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/
I’m here if you have any questions.
Just started juicing for 7 days..great to find this site to keep me motivated
Ooops just made my first mistake by juicing 4 apples with spinach and celery! will make sure my next is only veggies
Pippa, you can mix fruits and veggies in your juices. Just keep the ratio 80% veggies and 20% fruits and you’ll do great!
Thank you Donnie…day 1 not half as hard as I thought!Day two underway and hopefully will get ratio right this time
Pippa, it sounds like you’re off to a great start! Remember, less sugar means more weight loss. You’re going to do great! Let me know if you have any questions.
Pippa, welcome to JOJ and congrats on starting your 7 day juice fast! Let me know if you have any questions.
Hello
I’m starting my 7 day juice fast tomorrow and am super excited. My fridge is full of organic veggies! I have a question tho, about how much juice is produced for each recipe? Is it okay to double if making breakfast and lunch at once? Had a friend juicing his first time and doubled a batch which ended up making him ill due to an excess of fruit sugars, so he needed to cut back on them. Thank you in advance!
~Rosemarie
Rosemarie, welcome to JOJ and congrats on starting your juice fast today! Most recipes produce between 16-20 ounces of juice but this will vary depending on your juicer. You can double if making two juices. Just make sure you store the juice that you don’t drink in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator. Stick to an 80:20 ratio of veggies to fruits and you’ll be great. Let me know if you have any questions.
I am doing a 60 day juice diet and I am keeping a blog journal about my experience. If anyone is interested in reading it please feel free!
http://juicyjendiet.blogspot.com/
Sounds great Jen, I’ll check back often to see how you progress. If you have any questions just let me know.
I have been looking to do a juice detox for ages! The idea of going out and buying a load of fruit and veg you dont even no if your going to use is stressful! Finding this is amazing! I’m hoping to lose a decent amount of weight at the end of the week.
The question is will i put it back on when my daily calorie intake goes up due to eating solids again?
Charlotte, congrats on deciding to start a juice fast! If you come off of your fast correctly and stick to good eating habits you’ll most likely continue to lose weight for another week or two. After that it’s easy to maintain your weight as long as you don’t go back to your previous eating habits. I’m here if you have any questions.
Here’s an article I wrote on how to come off of your fast and start eating again. Read through it a few times when you’re ready to come off of your fast.
Thank you. I will keep you updated on how i do!
Im so excited!
Sounds good Charlotte. I’m looking forward to hearing your results!
Hi I started a juice diet yesterday I completed day 1 & am now nearly done with day 2 I’m doing it 4 3 – 5 days I only have 3 juices a day but they are quite a lot in them is it ok to just have 3 & plenty of water? I don’t get very hungry as it is so 4-6 juices woulda be too much
Becky, the most important thing is that you listen to your body. If it’s full after only 3 juices then there’s no need to force feed yourself more. Keep doing what you’re doing and you’ll be good. Every one adapts differently to the juice and 4-6 juices is just an estimate. I wish you all the best in your juice fast! Keep me updated with how things progress and know that I’m always here if you have any questions Becky.
I am so excited I just found this website that has a wealth of information on juicing. I ordered an Oscar Neo DA 1000 cold pressed juicer. I cannot wait to try the 7 day juice fast!!!! I’m so excited to lose bloating and hopefully weight I have gained in the recent 18 months 😀 Thank you Thank you Thank you for all of the recipes and shopping list to help make this sooo easy!!!!
Jasmine, you’ll love having a cold press juicer. You’ll be able to make your juices a day or two ahead of time. The juices will also be more nutritious and even more flavorful. Your produce will even yield more juice. I bet you go on to doing more than 7 days! Keep me updated on how your fast progresses Jasmine. I’m here if you have any questions.
Had the worst day ever. I was rushing this morning because I had a doctors appointment and I woke up late. I went to juice and my juicer burned out in the middle of me juicing my Kale. I didn’t know what to do so I put the remaining fruits and veggies in the bullet then I put the juice through a strainer.. I’m upset because this is my 4th day of my fast and I officially broke my fast today due to my juicer burning out. It wasn’t thick like a smoothie but I could taste difference. I had to add water so it would blend.
Robert, I’m so sorry to hear of that. What kind of juicer are you using? Don’t be too upset. The best thing to do in this situation is what you did and make a smoothie out of it. If you can’t juice for a while just stick to raw fruits and veggies until you can get your juicer fixed. I bet you will still continue to lose weight if you do this and have plenty of water. Don’t be too down right now Robert, sometimes these things just happen. Lets get it fixed and get you back to just juice as soon as possible.
I was using an old black and decker juicer that my mom bought like 6 years ago. I want to invest in a good juicer eventually but for right now I need something reasonable price. But thanks for tips.
There are plenty of juicers out there that are reasonably priced Robert. Take a look at http://www.justonjuice.com/juicers and check out the Hamilton Beach. It’s a great price and well worth it. I still use mine!
When you juice the beet, do you juice the leaves as well?
I have done it both ways Meredith. I usually leave the leaves off now but try it out both ways and see if you prefer one way over the other.
Hey there! great article, it has helped so much!
I was wondering, I have a 9 month old whom is breastfeeding and wondering if the juice will be enough? I really want to keep juicing with the hubby but fear not eating solids won’t be enough for the baby and me. any suggestions?
Sarah, I would recommend that you ask your doctor as he/she is more familiar with you and your baby. My only concern is that when you juice, toxins are released into your bloodstream and will pass through your milk. How long have you been juicing? If you’ve been doing it for more than 3-5 days then that shouldn’t be an issue.
You should also make sure to keep taking any vitamins or supplements that your doctor recommends while you’re on your fast. At 9 months old though, your baby will probably be fine but I would ask your doctor for sure.
I had the same question! Thank you for all of this information I want to start a cleanse tomorrow and was concerned about breast feeding too.
Summer, let me know if you have any questions. I’m always here to help!
Hey Donnie!
Great article! I am eager to begin this 21 day juice cleanse..
I was just wondering if theres a difference between using a traditional juicer, and get rid of the scraps,, or if i can blend the ingredients?
Robert, you need to use a juicer. Blenders do not work for juice fasts. Make sure you read this article for a more in depth answer: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
I’m here if you have any questions.
After I’m done with the 7 day fast I want to continue juicing twice a day but still incorporate solid foods.. Should I take vitamins too? Or is the juicing enough?
Vitamins or vitamin supplements will be okay to take. I’ve tried out a product called BUICED over the past few weeks and it’s been great. I’ve used it on my fast and off of my fast. It’s a liquid multivitamin that you can drink alone or incorporate into your juices. Take a look at it here: http://www.buiced.com It’s rather inexpensive when it comes to the cost of nutritional supplements and everything is natural and organic. If you want to give it a shot make sure you use this code: justonjuice as it will give you a 10% discount. Enjoy!
can i eat fruit and workout while on this juice fast ?
Ale, eating fruit would defeat the purpose of the fast as eating solids takes you off the fast. It’s important to not have any solids while on the fast. While you can work out, it’s best to let your body rest and recover during the detox phase which is usually the first 3-5 days of your juice fast. It all depends on what your goals are. If your goal is to lose a good amount of weight it’s best to focus on that first before working out. Let me know how things go Ale. I’m here if you have any questions.
Donnie,
After 7th day completion, i almost lost around 9.5 -10 lbs. But after 6th day onwards, i am losing .5 to 1 lbs, my question and concern is, am i doing correctly or not?. Starting i was loosing mu more than that.
I love the website and Donnie for proper support during my juice on diet fast.
regards
RP
RP, congrats on 7 days and 10 pounds lost! The weight lost per day will fluctuate. That’s why I recommend only checking your weight weekly or every 3 days. While seeing the weight fly off can be very motivational, it can be discouraging to not see it flying off as fast as it did when you started.
Also, did you try anything different in your juices? Did you use more fruit than you normally use? That could play a part in it. Your body will adjust and the weight will continue to come off. Keep me updated on your fast RP. I’m always here for you.
hi. i want to start the juice cleanse but im wanting to do it for more then just a week. will this work for a 21 day cleanse as well?
woah spelt my own name wrong lol. BRIANNA*
Brianna, it’s perfectly fine to go longer than a week. I’ve seen people go well beyond 30 days so 21 days wouldn’t be a problem. Make sure you read as much as possible before you start so you are fully prepared. I’m here if you have any questions.
What age do you have to be do this diet plan because i myself is doing this but my sister is a little overweight and we would like to see if she can try it for a week. She is 14. Please reply as soon as you get this because it determines if we can or cannot. Thank you
I don’t see a problem with her going on a juice fast. I’ve seen kids as young as 12 go on a juice fast and get some amazing results not only with their weight but with their health. While it’s best at that age to do so under a doctors supervision, just make sure she’s drinking enough juice and plenty of water. Keep me posted on your status and let me know how your sister does. I’m always here if you have any questions.
I have been wanting to do a juice cleanse for the longest time, I like the way you have the grocery list and the different types of juices. You make it easy and fun to juice. I’ve juiced before and I liked it but got so confused on what to juice I got discouraged really quick. I’m starting this tomorrow for sure. Thank you again for making it easy for us.
Tsion, when I first started juicing I was surprised at the lack of helpful information out there. Just coming up with a shopping list was discouraging. It was complicated to say the least. I’m glad you found JOJ and hope that you get starting on your juice fast really soon. I’m always here if you have any questions. Keep me updated.
How does the plan work?! Would I drink Morning Glory to sunset Passion every day for a week then follow the Jolt Juice to Green Machine for the second, or would both top and bottom set of juices be drunk throughout the day??? – so confused! Help please!
Julibeth, there are 6 recipes you can follow. You should consume between 4 and 6 juices per day. Use whatever recipes you feel like using. I put six recipes down so you will have a variety to choose from and don’t get bored with the same juice over and over again. If you read the sixth tip on the 7 day juice fast plan it states:
It’s recommended to have between 4-6 juices per day each consisting of 16-20 ounces. The below list is great to get you started with different juices. You can choose whichever juices you please while on your juice fast. The list takes into consideration you will try them all. So feel free to experiment while on your 7 day juice fast plan!
I’m here if you have any questions Julibeth. Keep me updated on how your juice fast goes.
Hi today is my first day on the juice diet. I’m excited to see the results and to feel a difference in my body. I was just wonder in can I prepare more than 1 juice meal at a time or does it have to be fresh each meal?
Congrats on your first day of juice fasting Robert! It’s best to make your juices fresh but you can make them ahead of time as long as you store them in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator. I wouldn’t make them too far in advance though. I would recommend 10 hours at the max. Keep me posted on how it goes Robert. I’m always here if you have any questions.
Looking to get started on this plan….question I have…is there any thing I can replace the apples with….??? Allergic to apples what can I do??? thank you
APB, take a look at the substitution list here: http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-substitution-list/
I’m sure you will find plenty of substitutions that will work for you. Enjoy!
Hello,
Can I go to the gym and workout while on this juice fast?
Ron, it’s best to rest and relax during the first 3-5 days of a juice fast. You’re body needs this recovery time while going through detox but after that it’s fine to workout. It all really depends on what your goals are. If your goal is to lose a good amount of weight then you should focus on that first before building muscle. It’s okay to work on maintaining what you have during your fast but it’s hard to build muscle as protein is there but at a minimum. Let me know if you have any questions.
I love this website! I came across this site several weeks ago, and decided to challenge myself to the 7-day juice fast. I’m on my second day of juicing and I have to admit, I REALLY want a burger right now. LOL! But I’m staying the course. I have really bad hay fever, and I noticed just on the first day, that I haven’t sneezed or had sinus pressure in just 2 days of juicing! I try to stay away from the meds, and I think this could be my natural cure. Thanks!
EsJay, congrats on deciding to start your 7 day juice fast! I’m glad you love the site! Welcome to JOJ! You are on the right path here EsJay. When we give our bodies the proper nutrition and means to heal ourselves, our bodies will do amazing things for us. Treat it right, and it will do you right. I’m here if you have any questions EsJay.
Hi Donnie! I’m on day 4 of 7, and still going strong. I even lost 2lbs, which I wasn’t expecting. I wanted to ask, does it matter what kind of apples I use? I was using granny smith, but just bought some golden delicious instead today. Will I still get the same benefit? Also, I had a juice yesterday from a juice shop and there was a little pulp in it at the bottom. I didn’t continue drinking it after that point, but I had already drank a little of it before I tasted it. Is that all right, or did I completely screw up my fast? Thanks for all your help!!
I use granny smith for most of my recipes because they have the lowest sugar content out of all the apples. I use golden delicious on occasion or when I’m out of granny smiths. Less sugar will help with your weight loss. As long as you drink just the juice and try to avoid the pulp you’ll do fine. I didn’t screw anything up. Keep doing what your doing EsJay!
im on day 4 of the juice diet. i do feel i have more energy but today ive got the worst head ache, and im so hungry. im at work till 6 and ive had the 3 juices i fetched. what do i do. HELP!
Amanda
Amanda, feel free to take tylenol or ibuprofen to curb those headaches while on your juice fast. You should be consuming between 4-6 juices per day with each being around 16-20 ounces. If you didn’t bring enough with you you’ll have to either find a juice bar to get some fresh juice, or you’ll have to make do with a naked juice. You can find naked juice at most gas stations, grocery stores, and corner stores. I wouldn’t recommend getting into the habit of having the naked juice. Only use it for emergencies like this when you don’t prepare enough juice.
Make sure you prepare enough juice tomorrow Amanda. Keep me posted on your status. I’m here if you have any questions.
Hi! I’m so glad I stumbled into this website. I just purchased the omega vert and can’t wait to try yummy juices. As far as doing the detox, am I allowed to resume my regular crossfit (bootcamp) routine?
Claudia, I’m glad you stumbled here too! I think you’d be fine to resume your crossfit routine after the first few days of juicing. It’s best to let your body rest and recover during the detox phase of your juice fast. But if you do want to start then go right ahead. Just make sure you listen to your body and don’t overdo your exercises while on the juice fast. Keep me posted on your status. I’m here if you have any questions.
i’m planning to start this juicing diet. is there anything i need to take first before starting this diet? i’m really excited.
can i have my meals during this or should i substitute my meals with this juices? thanks.
Dhen, congrats on planning to start your juice fast. I find it best to eat nothing but raw fruits and veggies a few days before you start your fast. This will jump start your body and get it used to the nutrients it will be getting during your juice fast. During your fast, you need to stick to just juice. You shouldn’t be eating any solids while on your fast. Make sure and have between 4-6 juices per day and you’ll be good! I’m here if you have any questions Dhen!
can you juice lunch and snacks in the morning and keep in a container at work?
Maria, you can juice in the morning and take them with you. Just store your juices in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to drink them.
I am SO excited to start my juicing journey with two of my friends! I have been doing diet after diet. :/ Im really excited, and have heard wonderful things about juicing. Super excited! Will update this in 2 weeks!
Ali, that’s great that you are starting your juice fast and that you have friends that are doing it with you. Hold each other accountable and keep the focus on your health and your weight. I’m looking forward to your updates! I’m here if you have any questions.
http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/Shopping/FindProducts.aspx?Query=spinach
how many of the baby spinach leaves in the above link equal to 1 kale leaf?
or 4-6 kale leaves???
Sam, you should use about a cup of spinach to replace 1-2 kale leaves. I find using 1-2 handfuls of spinach usually work best in most recipes. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hi,
i can’t purchase kale leaves.
asda sells sliced curly kale (200g)
1. how much of that is equal to 1 kale leaf for a recipe?
2. if i was to replace it with spinach how much spinach leaves equals to 4-6 kale leaves for a recipe?
Sam, just use your best judgement. I’d say a cup will equal 1-2 kale leaves. Same with spinach. Hope this helps!
Hi! Im starting juicing tomorrow and found this website very helpful!
Kirzweezy, congrats on starting your fast tomorrow! I’m glad you were able to get the information you need to get started. Keep me posted on your status and let me know if you have any questions.
I’m looking to do a juice fasting with my husband. We are both vegan and very health conscious… We will probably go for the 7 day fasting. Questions:
– if we get headaches (I already get migraines a couple times per month) while working in the office, is there something I can do to get rid of it? I usually drink Excedrin Extra Strength … But probably not a good idea while detoxing.
– is it ok to practice a little yoga?
– my husband is a massage therapist… How low energy will he feel to be able to work? Suggestions?
Thank you for your comments and great website!
Monica, it’s okay to take tylenol or ibuprofen during your fast. Stay away from the Excedrin as it has caffeine in it. It’s great to practice a little yoga while on the fast. Your husband may have a little less energy but may also have more energy during the fast. Since you two have been very health conscious you may not experience a lot of the bad effects of the detox. Just make sure you have a juice whenever you feel hungry to maintain your energy levels throughout the day. I’m sure the both of you will do fantastic! I’m here if either of you have questions.
Can I use a blender don’t have a juicer
Trina, you can’t use a blender. You have to use a juicer if you want to juice. Read this article for a more in depth answer. http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
I’m going to do it on Monday but I’m a coffee morning person I drink only one cup of coffee everyday if I don’t drink it I will get headache, is that ok if I do the 7 day juice plan with my coffee.
Melissa, caffeine is one thing we try to rid our bodies of during the detox. You’ll be fine with one cup of plain coffee (no sugar and no milk) in the mornings but you’ll eventually want to stop or switch to tea. You’re only going to do your best to rid toxins if you aren’t putting toxins into your body during your fast. You can also take tylenol or ibuprofen for headaches. Keep me posted on your status.
Getting ready t ,start Sunday morning. Got my new juicer, my shopping list, recipes. Going for the 3-day fast first. Thanks for all the great info. I feel better just knowing I’m starting. The hardest part will be making meals for my family!
P.S. I strongly suggest using an editor for your web site—there are several typos, improper grammar use, common mistakes. Just thought I’d let you know.
Congrats on your 3 day fast Calliope. While it is hard to still cook for the family, it gets easier.
If you could politely point out any mistakes I’d be very thankful calliope.
Hiya,
I am starting this juice diet for 2 weeks before I go away on holiday. On average how much weight do people loose on this and is it effective?
Emma, people lose different amounts but I find that it averages out to be about 15-25 pounds over the course of two weeks. As far as it being effective just browse the forums and read how people are doing on their fasts Emma.
I have been taking the skin off lemons and tomatoes when I juice them. Does it matter if I leave the skin on or not for those things?
Brandon, it’s best to peel the rinds. They leave a bitter taste but they can also hide bacteria. Best to peel off those rinds! I’m here if you have any questions.
i would just like to ask. Can i take protein shakes at the same time as the ‘juice detox’ ? thanks
Paul, no, you can’t take protein shakes while on the fast. You will get enough protein while on your juice fast if that is what you are concerned about. If you’re a bodybuilder or just trying to tone up what you have then you could add some protein isolate to your fast. But if you’re main goal is to lose weight, then just stick to the juice alone.
I’m on day two of a juice fast, and I wondered if I could give blood today. I also have a massage and work out plan scheduled later. I believe wisdom is telling me not to lose blood during such a day, but I wondered if you would say the same. Maybe it will help me detox more quickly. What do you think?
Kara, congrats on day 2 of your juice fast! I would suggest that you don’t give blood today. You’re still going through detox and it’s best to let your body ride it out before doing something like that. Enjoy your massage later! Losing the blood won’t help you detox more quickly as you’re just about finished the detox phase anyway. Keep juicing and you’ll be good to go Kara. Keep me posted on your status. I’m here if you have any questions.
Hey! I am starting juicing tomorrow. So excited! I am going to the market to get everything soon. I have a question about your 7 day shopping list. It says apples x2. Is this just for apples or the entire list? Thanks! Jen
Jen, congrats on starting your juice fast tomorrow! I’m excited for you! Anything with x2 next to it is just for that particular ingredient in case you wanted to make 2 trips to the store throughout the week instead of one huge trip. You’re going to do amazing on your juice fast Jen! Keep me posted and know that I’m here if you have any questions throughout your juice fast.
After completing the 21-day challenge I started juicing a week ago. This website provides really good info for me. I cannot believe how many vegetables I have tried and drank in the past week. Your substitution list is so helpful because I had been struggling with that area. And now that I have read about your 7 day juice fast and the replies I plan to try it beginning September 1st. Many thanks from this juicer newbie.
Ida, congrats on completing the 21-day challenge and starting your juice fast. It’s going to do wonderful and amazing things for you. I wish you all the best! I’m here if you have any questions.
Donnie I know you said you should drink juice as soon as possible but I bought a Omega 350 the literature say’s you can make juice 3 days in advance suggest using mason jars fill full store in brown paper bag in frig. What are your thought’s? Thanks for sharing and spending so much time with us to answer question’s you are a true blessing to me.
A masticating juicer will allow you to keep your juices longer but regardless of how they are stored, they start losing nutritional value the minute they are made. If you want the best out of your juice fast, then drink them as soon as you make them or as soon as you can. I wouldn’t make 3 days worth of juice ahead of time though. Maybe a day’s worth would be good considering it’s a masticating juicer. I’m considering purchasing a masticating juicer also. I’m almost sold on the Kuvings upright slow juicer but am still looking into it. How easy is it to clean your Omega? I always like to hear from people regarding their juicers. Keep me posted Julie! I’m always here if you need me.
I am looking for the juice diet plan and found your site. I think that is very interesting and useful. Thank you for your suggestions. I print recipes and right after work I’ll go and buy a juicer. I am seriously committed to deal with my some unwanted pounds and improve my health.
Greetings from Latvia!
That’s great Linda! I’m glad you are starting a juice fast. You will start to feel better than you have in a very long time! How is Latvia this time of year?
All,
I am going to start my 7 day juice diet tomorrow onwards. My plan is to continue for 14 days. Not sure will i be able to complete or not. As my plan is to reduce at least 40lbs. As i am over weight to 220lbs. If you guys have any tips for not breaking in between please let me know.
Best regards
RP
Just set your mind to do it RP. No second guessing it. Just do it and stick to it! You’ll do great!
Can you freeze the juice so it stay cold all day because I don’t have a fridge at my work. Also can you do this over and over continuously?
-Brooklyn
Brooklyn, I would suggest you get a small cooler and pack it with ice so your juices stay cool. The problem with letting a juice thaw like that would be that the longer they sit, the more prone they are to losing nutrition. If they sit too long they could start to ferment. Use the cooler and you’ll be fine. Keep me posted on your progress Brooklyn. I’m here if you have any questions!
JOJ,
I just started juicing and I am on day 7 of my 7 day cleanse. I gotta tell you, after the first 5 days, I lost about 6.5 pounds. I decided to continue past 7 days to see how long I can go. Anyway, after I got to day 5 I started cramping on my back, stomach, and shoulder. Today on day 7 I am still cramping. I am drinking plenty of water, but I’m still cramping. Any resolutions? Or do you know what could be causing the cramps? Are these sideaffects to juicing? Another thing is that I have been getting itchy as well. I’m not breaking out but my arms have been getting itchy as if I had overly dry skin. Even after applying lotion, I still itch. Need your wisdom.
Thanks
Breaker, you may not be getting enough salt. Try adding a pinch of sea salt to your juices or bathe with Epsom salts. What type of juices are you having and what type of juicer are you using?
Hello,
Would you consider using the Vitamix for the 7 day juice fast or would I have to purchase an additional juicer?
Attila, since a Vitamix is not a juicer you would have to purchase a juicer for your juice fast. A Vitamix is a blender and will only blend stuff together. Read this article for more information about the differences between blenders and juicers, and why you must have a juicer to do a juice fast. http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
When your finished, read this article for what to look for when getting your first juicer, and you’ll also see some good deals. http://www.justonjuice.com/juicers/
Hope this helps!
Hi! I am excited to get started with this. I will be using the nutribullet, not an actula juicer. I am assuming that I will still be getting benefit from this, though. Is that correct? I try to eat mostly fruits and veggies already, though the sweets creep in way too often, and then there is the coffee and the wine…all of which I will be off of for the 7 days. So, if I use the nutribullet, and put in 1/2 veggies and half fruits, and throw in some nuts, and add filtered water, will I still be juicing? Will the fast/detox still be effective?
Thanks for this!! cathi
Cathi, while I’m sure you will still get some healthy benefits from using your nutribullet, it’s not the same as juicing. Juicers will break the cell walls of fruits and veggies which contain most of the enzymes and nutrients. A blender does not do this. When you use a blender, it’s really no different than just eating the fruits and vegetables raw. Also, juice is absorbed and not digested. When you use a blender you don’t let your digestive system rest like it needs to while on the juice fast. Read this article for a more in depth understanding of why you need a juicer to juice fast and why you can’t really use a blender: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
With what you want to do, you will not be juicing Cathi. It won’t be near as effective as a full out juice fast. You can however make some really healthy smoothies that will help to prepare you for a juice fast. Preparation goes a long way to the success of anything, including a juice fast.
Read this article on what to look for when it’s time to get a jucier: http://www.justonjuice.com/juicers Amazon has deals all the time and you can sometimes get refurbished juicers for around $30. If price is a concern, then look at the Hamilton Beach as it offers the best bang for your buck. I wish you all the best Cathi, I’m here if you have any questions.
Starting my Juicing today
Congrats on starting your fast today Amy! Keep me updated on your status and know that I’m here if you have any questions or need some support!
Hi, for protein do you recommend baby spinach or regular? Thanks
Terry, any type of spinach will be good as they all provide protein. Try out a variety of different types. Enjoy!
Hi Donnie,
My mum and i have just come across your website. We are both thinking of trying out this 5-7 day juice fast!
I just have a question, i am 17 and have my final exams in a few weeks. Is this fast going to help me concentrate better and relieve any stress that i might get now and closer to the time?
Thank you so much, your website is great!
Ella, welcome to JOJ. Juicing has many benefits and I’ve noticed along with others that it does help with concentration. Keep me posted on your progress and good luck on your exams!
Is it okay to add hemp hearts into the juice? I know they are extremely healthy but I’m not sure if they work in the juice fast?
I don’t see a problem adding hemp hearts to your juices MJM. Give it a shot and let me know how they turn out.
Will i still have to poop?
Michael, if there is nothing coming into your body to create poop, why would you think you still have to poop? During your fast the juice is absorbed into your body and doesn’t pass through your digestive system. After a while there’s just nothing in your bowels to poop out. Once you start eating solids again you’ll start to poop out what’s been digested and sent to waste. I’m sure you are urinating more frequently now correct? That is what happens on a juice fast.
I just tried the Morning Glory recipe. The blueberry juice thickened up quite a bit. Is that normal?
It’s not unusual for some juicers to thicken the juice with blueberries. Were they frozen?
Nope. Fresh blueberries. It almost had a gelatin consistency.
What juicer are you using JP?
The Breville Fountain Crush
JP, that juicer crushes the ingredients. If you read the information about your juicer it clearly states “Make juice with a smooth pulpy texture” and “Makes juices with more nutrients and fiber for thicker, smoother-textured results every time”. So I wouldn’t be too concerned about it. Your juicer is going to do that. I believe that juicer may let some more fiber through than other juicers. Are you juices thick or are they about the same consistency as water?
Most of my juices have been thicker. I just made a carrot juice that had a decent amount of pulp. So far, only the blueberries have resulted in the thick jelly-like clumps. I’ve just switched to cherries. But, it seems that it has more to do with my juicer than the fruit itself.
Yeah, your juicer is going to make things a little more pulpy than they should be for a juice fast. You may want to consider straining out your juices prior to drinking them.
I’m on day three and feel great!! First day was horrible! I felt like I was starving, had a horrible headache, craved and day dreamed about junk food and was just plain miserable. Before I started I made sure my boyfriend was going to be a solid support group for me and it really helped. I made it through and didn’t cave in. I feel great now, more energy, clear headed, and not caffeine dependent. Lol You truly do detox from caffeine and processed food lol. I promised myself I wouldn’t weigh myself until the week was up so I’m not sure if I’ve lost any weight yet, but it sure feels like it. I’m not so puffy feeling (probably lack of salt) and I was able to move my belt in a notch without suffocating! I’m glad I did this and now I’m debating what to do at the end of the week…. keep going with this, start incorporating solid (healthy foods only) and keep juicing, or change to another diet. Highly recommend this program for anyone that has gotten caught up in the “American way” of eating and are looking to lose weight and feel great!
Sherra, congrats on day 3! You’re showing some real progress! If you’re unsure what to do, keep going with it. It just gets easier and more rewarding. Thanks for your comment and I wish you the best of luck. I hope people read your comment and are inspired enough to make the change themselves! I’m here if you have any questions.
I am planning to start my 7 day juice fast plan.. coming monday..
Any precautions do let me know.
Regards
rp118818
Rp, congrats on your upcoming juice fast. Make sure you read through the site and through the forums so you have a good idea of what to expect and how to proceed. Keep me posted on your fast. I’m always here if you have any questions.
Yes. Today i started and day and it went good so for.
Congrats on day 1 of your 7 day juice fast RP. I’m glad everything is going good for you. Keep us all posted and let me know if you have any questions. Make sure you drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Donnie,
Is this ok to buy the juicer?
Breville BJE200XL Compact Juice Fountain 700-Watt Juice Extractor
http://www.amazon.com/Breville-BJE200XL-Fountain-700-Watt-Extractor/dp/B000MDHH06/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1375992223&sr=1-1&keywords=juicer+best+rated&tag=jus033-20
Rp, while that is a good juicer the only complaint I have heard about it is that it’s a pain to clean. Take a look at
http://www.justonjuice.com/juicers
Take a look at the juicers I have listed. I’ve used them all and you’ll be pleased with any one of them. They are all available on amazon also.
Donnie,
Thanks a lot. I brought the Hamilton Beach 67650A Big Mouth Pro Juice Extractor. it is easy to use and clean.
RP, the Hamilton Beach was my very first juicer and I still use it to this day for the majority of my juicing. It’s my go to juicer! I’m glad you like it!
Hi all I’m going to start the 7-day juice cleanse tomorrow and wanted to know how soon after making the juice do I have to drink it? Thanks!
Julie, congrats on starting your fast! It’s best to drink your juices as soon as possible. You can prolong their life if you store them in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator.
Can I have the juice with a cold brick in a lunch box at school from about 7am to about 12:30pm in a celled container with no air.
Angus, you sure can! Just keep them cool and sealed and they should hold fine.
I’m on my 2nd day and have a question. It takes a while to make all jucies for the next day and have time to do other things. Can you substitute pre made jucies. Like the Naked brand?
Didn’t see the above post nevermind
Sorry Eric, it’s not in your best interest to use only Naked Juice or other brands. If you can find a place that does cold press juices near you, that would be a great alternative. The cold press juices last much longer than the juices we produce out of centrifugal juicers.
I don’t own a juicer so I wanted to know if I could use the juice that’s in the bottle such as Naked and Bolthouse Farms brands and get the same affects????
MST, bottled juice just won’t work. I’ve experimented on a 5 day fast consisting of only naked juice and other name brand juices. During the 5 days the weight loss was not there and neither were the health benefits as opposed to fresh juice made in my own kitchen. Even though those juices claim many health benefits and the like, they are all pasteurized in one way or another and that ends up killing off a majority of the nutritional value. Just look at the shelf life of some of them. I couldn’t imagine leaving one of my fresh juices unrefrigerated for a few months and then attempting to drink it.
Even a cheap juicer is better than no juicer.
Donnie,
I just bought a nutribullet. I wanted to do a fast as well but am unsure if this is doable.. Do you know of a website that had meal plans for the nutribullet fast?
You can’t use a blender for a juice fast ClevelandMan. But you can make some delicious smoothies. Read this article and you’ll get a better understanding of why blenders won’t work for a juice fast.
http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
I’m here if you have any questions.
Hi Donnie.
I am going in vacation Saturday till Tuesday nightsi i will start my juice fasting on Wednesday and im so excited and looking forward to it. OMG. I looked I myself in the mirror today and i look like I had gained some body fat since having the baby. i want to loose t body fat ASAP. Please advice. wull i be able to liise the fat specially in my belly? Thanks.
Marivalley, I’m sure you’ll be able to lose that weight. Keep us posted on your fast when you get started. I’m always here if you have any questions.
Is it possible to juice an avocado? I’m almost through my first day ‘just on juice’. A whole team of co-workers and friends are doing this together. Another question from the group: is morning coffee okay, if you don’t add any sugar/milk/etc.?
Christy, welcome to JOJ and congrats to you and your team on starting a juice fast together! You most certainly can juice an avocado. It will add a creamy taste to it. Some juicers don’t handle them well but most centrifugal juicers will do them just fine. While it’s best to avoid coffee due to the caffeine, 1 cup in the morning wont hurt as long as you don’t add anything to it. Tea is okay to drink as long as you do so in moderation due to the caffeine. I wish you all the best! Keep me posted on how you and your team do Christy and know that I’m always here if you or your team have any questions.
Awesome thanks so much that 80/20 rule is a very helpful tip!
What I mean to realy is that I am at the end of an acai 14day cleanse and am about to start your 7 days detox and wanted to make sure I wasn’t doing too much detoxing/ cleansing. Because I want to go another 14 days but using the above plan
Really enjoying this site! U rock dude!
Hello hope you are having a great day !
I have a few questions and would love some help.
I have been doing a 14 day acai cleanse, But eating as normal. Can I still do another 14 days of the detox listed in the 7 day detox?
I plan on starting juicing tomorrow ( so excited )
I’m going away on vacation in 2 weeks and have baby fat ( i gave birth 3 months ago)I’m 5’8 and weigh 165 I’ve seen articles about fruits that help burn belly fat specifically. Can you list a juice recipe I should add to the my daily detox to target that specific area?
I realize juicing is a way of life and not a diet. However I need to jump start this in a major way .
Thank so much for any assistance you can offer
Trinity, thank you! I’m having a terrific day so far. I’m not sure I understand your question. Are you wanting to know if you can double up the 7 day plan and go for 14? If so, then yes, you can do that. If you’re wanting to know if you can eat as normal and do the juice fast then I have to tell you it wont work that way. To get the full benefits of the fast you need to do the fast 100% and stick on just juice.
As far as a particular juice recipe that helps to burn fat, let me fill you in on a secret. They all do that! You just have to make sure to keep a good variety of produce in your juices and the weight will fly off Trinity! Keep your juices 80% veggie and 20% fruit and that belly fat will be gone in a short matter of time. Just stick with it until you reach your weight goal. I’m here if you have any questions. Keep me posted on your progress.
Hi can you tell me what beet is please ? It is beetroot or something else .
Also when you say to get the meals ready in bags are you saying to peel and cut them up .
Thankyou Michele
Michele, a beet is a beet. Same as beetroot. When I mention to prepare your drinks and put them in bags the night before it means to prepare each drink by getting the fruits and veggies ready and placing them in bags so you’ll have each meal in it’s own bag ready to juice in the morning. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hi I had high sugar level and high cholesterol level is this safe If I do this. Need to lose around 30lbs been suffering for 3 years now. Pls let me know
Thank you,
Kate
Kate, you should be fine to go on a juice fast. It will help you in a big way! Keep me posted and know that I’m here if you have any questions.
I want to try this so badly !
Do it Mona!!! It’s the best thing you can do for yourself! I’m here if you have any questions.
I just started the 7 day plan today, and have already gone through probably at least 70 oz. I love the variations. I’ve been juicing for years and generally do for breakfast, but have never committed an entire week of only juicing- this is going to be a trial for me. But I’ve noticed that if I feel hungry, I can quickly juice and the craving goes away quickly. Even after working out! Thanks so much for this site, it’s a winner!
Ruth, welcome to JOJ, congrats on starting your juice fast, and thank you for your comments! It’s amazing how a juice can really fill you up. When you think about it, hunger is just how your body tells you that it needs nutrients. So it would only make sense that when you give your body nutrients either via liquid or solids, that the hunger goes away. It took me a while to wrap my head around that but once I did I was really impressed. You’re doing a fantastic job on juicing Ruth, keep it up and know that I’m here if you have any questions.
I want to try this starting monday. Only concern I have how would I be able to have it for lunch if I work at a bank and I wont be able to prepare at work place. Can I prepare the juice ahead of time like in the morning and take it to work for lunch? any suggestion very appreciated.
Jenette, welcome to JOJ and congrats on your upcoming juice fast! You can prepare your juices in the morning and then bring them to work with you. Just keep them in an airtight container like a thermos and store them in the fridge. Bring 2-3 juices with you and you’ll be good to go!
Hi, today is my first day on the 10 day juice fast plan. The taste of the juice is great but I was wondering if I can add other tropical fruits to it such mango, and papaya. I am so excited on trying this new diet plan I hope it will help me reach my weight goal.
Thank you
Congrats on day 1 Zazou! Feel free to add other fruits and veggies. Just try to keep the ratio 80% veggies and 20% fruits in your juices. I’m here if you have any questions Zazou.
Thank you, Donnie. The only problem that I had was a headache; however it was due to my low blood sugar and low blood pressure. I am currently working on my fourth day so far I feel great and I have more energy than the past couple of days. I have not weigh myself yet, but I feel less bloated and I have no craving for junk food.
Once again Donnie thank you for this resourceful website and for your continuous support.
Best regards,
Zazou
That’s fantastic Zazou! I’m glad the fast is working out for you. It’s amazing how quickly we can turn things around with some juice! Keep me posted!
Hi Donnie,
I have a question I have not had any bowl movement yet and today is my fourth day, am I doing something wrong? Or is it normal? I also have to point out that I do not have any discomfort.
Zazou, you may not have anything in your system to warrant a bowl movement. If you’re not feeling any discomfort then that’s probably what it is. Juice is absorbed through your system and not digested. So when you go on a juice fast you aren’t giving your system anything to produce a bowl movement. Bowl movements usually occur during the first or second day of a juice fast and what comes out is what you’ve had to eat the few days before starting the fast. So if you’re not experiencing any discomfort then there’s no need to worry. It sounds like your doing great. Also, are you drinking plenty of water after and between your juices? Make sure you do. Keep me posted.
So If I like one particular juice is it okay to drink only that recipe or should we keep them mixed up?
While it is good to get a mixture, it’s okay to have one particular juice as often as you like providing that the juice has a good mixture of greens and fruits.
Hi! Im really excited and nervous to do this at the same time. I have been talking about this for quit some time and watching as others embark on the juice journey and now I really began to push myself to do this. I was really frighten because I do not want to get sick and something bad happen to me. But this website that you have created has given me some confidence, and I’m usually not one to take advice from blogs or websites online but this looks pretty legit!. I’m in school so I hope I can keep up with making juice but also I wanted to know was working out while juicing okay? Also would you recommend a 21 day juice for beginners? Thanks so much for all the information that you have already provided!
Lola, no need to be nervous. You’re body is going to love the juice! As far as working out I would suggest you either stop working out or keep very light workouts during the first few days. Once you get past the detox period you’ll be okay to hit it hard again! It’s best to let your body rest and recover during the detox period.
21 Days is a very achievable goal. Set your goal to 21 days and set your mind to 14. Once you get 14 days of juice in you, you won’t want to stop! I’m always here if you have any questions Lola. Keep me posted on your fast.
Thanks for putting this up, It looks a really good cleanses and I am defiantly going to try it for my next cleanse.
Thanks for including the shopping list, that is going to make it easy to get what I need.
Bryan, you are very welcome! Glad I could help out. Let me know if you have any questions.
I just had a baby and i find myself binging on foods i didnt eat while my pregnancy and i feel im also now addicted to soda. Due to this is getting harder to get back in shape and i am also always tired due to baby related duties and my overall health and fitness is getting affected. Looking forward to starting the 7 day detox plan as a way to get healthy, get energy and get back in shape. HELP!!!! THANKS. I have a Jack Lelaine Juicer. Is it true you getva glow on your skin when you juice? And also can I expect to loose some pounds. After the 7 days i will eat healthier, continue to juice and start working out. Thanks.
Mari, that sounds like a good plan. The 7 day will be great and you may find that you’ll go on to do 14 days or even longer. You can expect healthier hair, skin, nails, and weight loss. Keep me posted on your fast and I’m always here if you have questions. Congrats on your baby!
I’m a46 yr old female hoping this fast gives me the boost I’m looking for. I recently celebrated one year sobriety. I thought that alone would make me feel healthier in mind and body but I still feel pretty blah… I am pretty physically fit and active (keeping up with a 6yr old boy) so not sure why I have these cycles of ups and downs as far as how my body feels. Maybe i’m entering “the change”. Haha. .I guess my question is…I take daily vitamin as well as supplemental (largedose) of vitamin d, magnesium, as well as frolic acid. Can I continue this while on the cleanse? I suppose I should Also stop “closet smoking” cigs as well…:). Oh boy! Seriously though, I’m excited to try this. Thanks for he tips and recipes.
Kirsten, welcome to JOJ and congrats on 1 year of sobriety! If you have the will power to do that, then you definitely have the will power to do a juice fast. Nutrition plays a big factor in how we feel. Once you start to get a steady flow of juice through your body you’ll start to notice good changes in your body and how it feels. Unless those were prescribed by your doctor, there’s no real need to continue on them as you’ll be getting more than enough of those vitamins and minerals in your juices. If they were prescribed by your doctor you should ask him/her for their advice in case they may want to adjust your dosage. While smoking is bad in general we all have to have our vices. If you feel good enough to stop cold turkey then do so, if not, then just work on cutting back while on your fast. Keep me posted Kirsten, and I’m here if you have any questions.
Thanks for direction on the 7 day juice fast. I’m on day #2. Unless the scale lied I lost 5 pounds in two days. I’m 5’9, 270 pounds and love this. I’ve got a couple questions though: My juicer says it puts out 30% more juice and I think it’s correct. I seem to be getting 20-32 ounces when I make something. Is it okay if i takes me a while to drink the whole serving? I read somewhere where it said that the juice had to be drank right away (within seconds) or it would start to loose the vitamin benefits.
Again… thanks!
Bryan, congrats on day 2 of your fast! 5 pounds is great! I can’t wait to see how you do after 7 days. Maybe you’ll keep going for another 7 days after that. It’s okay if it takes you longer to drink a serving. If you have to, feel free to cut down on some of the amounts so you only have 16-20 ounces. Juice will start to lose nutrition the longer it sits but it’s not going to lose all it’s nutrition within seconds. I used to make my juices in the morning and bring them to work with me. If you store your juices in a container in the fridge they will keep much longer and still provide you with all the benefits. The only thing I would worry about is if you left them out for a few hours, opened and warm. Then they would lose nutrition fast. I’m here if you have questions.
Are you allowed to drink coffee while on this cleanse? I am all ready to get started but nervous about the caffeine headaches!!!
Pam, it’s best to exclude coffee on your fast. You can however replace the coffee with tea. The caffeine headaches will pass and it’s okay to take tylenol or Ibuprofen if you have to. Keep me posted! I’m here if you have any questions.
I wanted to kick start myself into a proper diet plan and decided to go on a juice fast for 3 days last weekend. I used the 7 day shopping list as my wife said she would join me.
I have however continued on and I am in my 5th day but I would like to vary the veg going forward is the plan simply get 16~20 ouces of juice in each meal or are the components important. I understand the 80 veg 20 fruit rule.
I have had none of the bad symptoms yet like headaches, but yesterday morning woke up shiney as in very oily skin is that normal?
Last question is there a danger of losing hair on these fasts?
Thanks for the page it allowed me to stop procrastinating and jump in head first, I weighed myself every Monday and have been consistantly 94Kg for a year I’m hoping to get down to about 80Kg, any info on the above much appreciated.
Good Luck,
Brian.
Brian, welcome to JOJ! Toxins can come out through your pores also. That’s probably what you were experiencing. As far as hair, most people notice their hair starts growing much more than it did before the fast. I wish you the best! Keep me posted and I’m here if you have any questions!
I didn’t like the lunch’s and dinner’s juices. Can i only drink the breakfast juices all day altering between the two of them?
Sure Sara, go for it!
Will i still lose weight though?
Sarah, you’ll still lose weight as long as you’re taking in a good variety of fruits and veggies. Just about all the recipes here at JOJ have a good mix of produce so you’ll do fine.
I am so excited to have come across your website!! Thank you for all of the great advice and recipes and lists. I even enjoyed reading through all of your readers q&a. My main concern was getting No protien but now i know that veggies have protien! I’ve had a juicer for a couple days and I’ve juiced a few times and I love it! The only problem is that it makes me very sick to my stomach for a couple if hours after I drink the juice. Is this normal? Will this go away if i juice on a regular basis?
Abella, welcome to JOJ and thanks for your comment. Juicing can be a bit hard on your stomach due to the high concentration of nutrients you are providing it. It’s best to drink between 8-16 ounces of water after you have a juice to dilute it and help the absorption process. Also, you could be having a reaction to a particular ingredient. Ginger can help relieve stomach issues but too much ginger can also create stomach problems. So make sure you are drinking plenty of water and then experiment with different ingredients to see what might be causing your stomach issues. I’m here if you have questions.
Well that makes sense. I wasn’t drinking water with it. Thank you for responding! Today is day one of at least 7 days of juice fasting. I can’t wait to get started! I’ve had a couple emergency room visits recently for fatigue,, heart palpitations and dizziness. They diagnosed me with anxiety and that’s all they can tell me. I have a feeling that if I start juicing, it’s really going to help me feel better. I can’t wait to find out!
Abella, the juice will work like magic! Try to relax as much as possible during the first few days and you’re body will thank you! I’m here if you have questions. Keep me updated on your status.
Donnie,
I am back on the fast this week. This week is going to be a difficult week because I am going through PMS symptoms. I usually have headache, irritability, lower back pain, strong cravings for salty foods, insomnia, and mood swing. Can you tell, it’s really difficult to do juice fast under these condition? Haha… Is it possible to break these conditions?
Well, I have passed the first craving today. Two and a half hours after breakfast juice, I started to be hungry and along with the hunger, I had strong cravings for the salty spicy Korean instant noodle. I also gave in to it, but I decided to have another juice first and see how I feel. I had the lunch juice, so I wasn’t hungry anymore. I am still craving for the instant noodles. If it’s not because my friends are coming over for yoga class later, and I don’t like to do yoga with a full stomach, I would have had the noodles by now.
Sorry for rambling on. Do you have a magic juice recipe to cure it all?
Just wanted to pick your brains a little 
Leah
Leah, welcome back! Remember you can take tylenol or ibuprofen if you want. As for the cravings it’s a will power thing. Some cravings will be hard and some won’t be a problem. Remember, if you’re hungry have a juice. If it’s just a craving, have some lemon water. Don’t give in, remember what your goals are and how you will get there.
Thanks for the input, Donnie! Will give it a try and keep you posted.
Sounds great Leah! I’m always here if you need me!
Hello all,
I am a 62 yr old single woman. I am 120 lbs over weight with kidney disease. My question is can i go on a juice fast with kidney disease I am hoping to not only lose weight but also to give my body the tools to cure itself. the doctors have told me i can not be cured and there is nothing they can do. I would love to be able to go on a 100 day juice fast and go on the 2 week juice fast over and over. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Snoopy, I don’t see why you can’t go on a juice fast. If your doctors told you nothing can be done, then maybe it’s time to find a new doctor with a new approach. Juicing will do many wonderful things for you. I know you can do this and the benefits will be worth it Snoopy. I’m here if you have any questions.
Hi, My husband wants to do the juice fast, he is taking Lanzoprazole 30mg. Can you please advise if this is safe to carry out
Thanks & Regards
Natalie
Natalie, Lanzopazole is used for treating stomach ulcers, GERD, and other conditions that cause a stomach to produce too much acid. I don’t see any problems with it and the juice fast. As always, I do recommend that he asks his doctors opinion on the matter to be on the safe side but to also see if the dosage should be adjusted. Best wishes to you both! I’m here if you have any questions.
Thanks for the reply donnie. Im using “jack la lanne’s power juicer. I woke this morinig without drinking yet, and i chaeck my weight and its 117.5.after 20mins i check again with no drink stiill and i ot 117lbs.
@10am, i made my juice and after drinking, i scale my self again and it was 118lbs. I laways do after i pee and i always get 118lbs. I want to loss 1lbper day like others do. And also i always running 4-5days per week.
Gwen, you’re only the third person to tell me they aren’t losing weight. The one thing all three of you share are the Jack Lalanne juicer. Not sure if that’s the reason or not. Are your juices the consistency of water or are they thinker and have pulp? You’re juices should be like water and not thick in any way. If you’re juices are think that means your getting a lot of pulp in your juices and may have to strain them. Another thing, stop weighing yourself so often. It’s only working to discourage you. Judge your success by how you feel, how you look, and how your clothes fit. The weight will come off.
I meant 80% green. Veggies and 20%fruit
Hi, im n my day 5 but i dont loss any weight. I dont even eat solid food, only raw veggies and fruits. 80%juice and 20 of fruit. I dont know why? Im 5″2′ 118lbs.
Gwen, it’s almost impossible to not lose weight on a juice fast. What type of juicer are you using? You are only taking the juices and not adding anything to them? Let me know, we will get to the bottom of this.
Hello Donnie,
I’m really excited to start this program. But I have a question to ask first: Can I only drink the breakfast juices? Or is it necessary to drink the lunch and dinner’s?
Reema, thank you for your comment. You can have whatever combination of juices you like throughout the day. Just make sure you are getting a good variety of veggies and you’ll do fine! I’m here if you have any questions and I’m looking forward to hearing of your success!
Hi Donnie,
I finished 4 days of juicing and started having liquid bowl movement. Is this normal?
Leah
Leah, that’s perfectly normal. You aren’t eating anything to warrant a solid bowel movement. You will notice that you’re bowel movements will be less and less frequent the longer you fast. That is normal too. Most of your waste gets passed out through urine. I’m here if you have any questions.
Thanks, Donnie!!! That helps.
Another question, one night after the Sunset Passion, the next morning, the color of my pee is dark red. Is this normal? Now, the color went back to normal.
Also, my tongue feels weird and it’s green all day. Should I brush my tongue after every meal?
Do you have a real good recipe to drink before bed so the sleep can be prolonged? It seemed that my sleep was good but shorter than normal and I need a short nap during the day.
I have to stop the fast this weekend because I had made prior commitment for dinner meetings a while ago (I couldn’t wait to start the juicing), but I will pick it back up next week to go beyond 7 days! I read your “what to eat after fast” blog and will be very careful of what I eat during those two meals. However, I know there is going to be a meal on each day of this weekend is not going to be juice. My stomach is very sensitive. Do you have any remedy for me to take beside those two meals? I know it’s not going to be fun if my stomach is not feeling well when I get back on juice fast after this weekend.
Following your recipes every day, I lost 4Lbs in 4 days and only have 6Lbs more to loose. I am feeling great!
Leah, the color of your pee will change based on what you consume. In your case, beets
It’s perfectly normal and nothing to worry about. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water, especially right after a juice. That should help with the tongue issue. Don’t drink juices to soon before you hit the bed. The juices are loaded with nutrients and can keep you up. To counter that, have your last juice of the day no sooner than 2 hours before you go to bed. You can also drink a night time tea such as chamomile to help you sleep.
Since you have to go out, do try to have juices throughout the day like normal. You’ll just be adding a meal or two. Keep your meals light and try to stick with only fresh fruits and veggies. You can still lose weight if you continue to juice while adding in light meals, and then get back on your fast.
You’re doing fantastic Leah, keep it up and you’ll lose that last 6 pounds really quick! I’m here if you have any questions.
Donnie,
Thank you so much for all the great information. I did notice the continuation of weight loss even with one meal a day and juicing for the rest of the day
Getting right back to the fast tomorrow!
Leah
That’s fantastic Leah! Glad to hear everything is working out and that you’re back on the fast soon!
I may have missed this in the posts but what is the rough total cost of the produce if you purchase at wal-mart vs the farmers market you go to?
Lucas, the cost differs based on what sales are going on and what you prefer to buy. But you can get away at wal-mart with about $10-$14 per day. Haven’t priced out the farmers market as I usually don’t get a full load there, just certain produce when it’s available.
Hi, I’ve just completed my first 7 Day Juice Fast following your recipes and advice and I feel great and I’ve lost 12 pound (is this normal lol). I lost 6 pound the first day then one pound for each of the next six days. Also is it safe to do this 7 Day plan once a month, thanks for your time, Ady (United Kingdom).
Ady, congrats on completing your juice fast! Also, congrats on 12 pounds lost! It’s perfectly safe to do a 7 day fast once a month. I usually do a 3-7 day fast once every 2 weeks. Make sure you continue to keep juicing as part of your diet and you’ll continue to see the benefits of it. Congrats again Ady!
I wish I knew that when I pressed print all the comments would f*cking print! Good God!
Oh wow! I never realized all the comments would print too. I’ll see what I can do about that O. Sorry!
First of all, I want to say that I love this website, it has been a huge help for me to improve my eating habits.
I started the 7 day juice plan, and so far it has been really difficult to go thru the day with juices only. I started the first day with 3 juices for the working hours (9am to 6pm). By noon I had finished all the juices and still hungry. Also I felt very sleepy all day. On the second day I had 4 juices that I finished by 3 pm. Not so much sleepiness but a little hungry. So today, my 3th day I came prepared and brought 5 ½ juices. Also, I am feeling a lot better than the past 2 days. I think I am having a hard time figuring out how many juices I need to make for the office. I didn’t realized how much food I eat on a regular basis. Hopefully 6 juices is enough for a working day. Besides that, all the juices have a delicious taste even though I don’t like fruit. I just wanted to share my thoughts with you.
Thank you!
Ana, thank you for your comment. I’m glad you enjoy the site! Congrats on starting your juice fast. It’s good that you are listening to your body and making sure you have enough juice. Also, make sure you drink plenty of water throughout the day. Once you get through the detox stage (3-5 days) it will be smooth sailing. Just stay strong and keep doing what you’re doing and it will be very rewarding in the time to come. I’m always here if you have questions Ana.
Hi. if i chopping my veggies a night before, will that kill nutrients?
Simona, it’s fine to prepare the night before by chopping your produce. Just keep them in the refrigerator and they will be fine when you’re ready to juice them.
Ok, thanks!
also, is the list above just the ingredients for one person to do the 7 day or would it be enough for 2 people?
Angie, the list is meant for one person. Each drink comes out to be between 16-20 ounces. It’s best to have between 4-6 juices per day. I’m always here if you have any questions.
I am wanting to start juicing, but don’t have a juicer. We are also going to be moving soon so buying something else right now is probably out of the question as we are moving out of the lower 48 and trying to minimalize stuff. I do have a vitamix blender that pretty much liquifies anything that goes in there. Would that work for this?
Angie, you have to use a juicer. The Vitamix will liquify stuff but it doesn’t remove the pulp and fiber like a juicer does. Not all liquids are the same. When you run it through a juicer, the juicer breaks it down into a juice that will be absorbed soon after you drink it. The blender even if it liquifies it does not break it down. It simply blends it all together. When you consume your juice from the Vitamix it will still go through the digestive process like it would if you were to eat the produce raw. This won’t help you to get all of the benefits of a juice fast. Read more about why you must use a juicer from this article here: http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
Since you’re not in a position to get a juicer I would suggest you use the vitamix and also eat meals consisting of only fresh fruits and veggies until you can get a juicer. I’m here if you have any questions Angie.
I’m super excited to start my 7 Day Juice Fast Plan!!! Any helpful tips to keep me focused??? : )
Ashley, congrats on starting your fast! Stay focused on your goal and don’t let those cravings get in the way. Read this article for some great tips: http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-tips/ I’m here if you have any questions Ashley.
Going to start this on Monday for a week
I’m 21, fit and healthy but in need of a detox and some weight loss! I’m becoming ‘untoned’ and flabby!
Do you suggest exercising whilst doing this diet and if so can I add protein powder into the juices?
Cheers, Josh
Josh, congrats on starting your fast this coming Monday! I would suggest during the first few days that you take it easy. If you must exercise then keep it light and to a minimum. Don’t add any protein powders to your juices. Let the juice do it’s magic! I’m here if you have any questions Josh! Cheers!
How many calories is a glass of morning glory?
Shawn, I never count calories as it’s not something that needs to be done on a juice fast. But if you must know, the juices here at JOJ are between 150-225 calories based between 16-20 ounces.
I am starting this fast plan tomorrow and I want to know if it is okay for me to drink coconut water while on this plan? I know I have to drink water, but is coconut water okay as well? Also, well plan black ooglong tea be okay to drink in the morning with lemon?
Sally, it’s fine to drink coconut water while on your fast. Don’t drink too much coconut water. You should still be drinking more regular water than coconut water. Try to switch your black tea to a green or white. You do want to eliminate as much caffeine as possible while on your fast. Your body can only eliminate toxins as long as you aren’t putting anymore toxins back into it. I’m here if you have questions.
hi Donnie, This is a great website. I am going to start the juice fast for 2-3weeks. So after the fast plan, what should we keep in mind the first day after it. So will I gain back my weight immediately. How does it work after the diet plan
Thanks Keerthi! I wrote an article dedicated to this one topic. You can read it here: http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/
You basically want to start out by eating the fruits and veggies you’ve been drinking. Still include a juice or two throughout the day to ensure you are getting plenty of nutrients. I’m here if you have any questions Keerthi!
Hi Donnie,
Thank you it is very helpful. I started the diet and I will stick to it for a couple of weeks. Is it ok if we add non-fat milk to the fast plan because with all these fruit juices it is hard to stay awake while working in office. Can I add coffee/tea with milk in my plan.
Thanks,
Keerthi
Keerthi, keep dairy out of your diet while on the fast. You’ll get the energy once you’ve passed through the detoxing phase. You can however have some tea. Stay away from black teas but feel free to have some green or white tea. No milk! I’m here if you have any questions.
1. Can I have a black coffee now and then?
2. My goal is to juice away the fat around my mid section.. are there any juices in particular that will speed this? What about exercising while on the juice fast?
Junior, thanks for your comment. Try and stay away from the coffee. If it’s a caffeine headache you’re worried about the you have two options. Switch to tea, or feel free to take a ibuprofen or tylenol. If it’s something you just have to have then only have a single cup.
Make sure your juices are mostly veggie based and that mid section will start to go down. You can exercise but make sure you don’t over do it. Keep them light and you’ll do great Junior. I’m here if you have any questions.
This may have been answered already, but can I make all of my juice in the morning before work and keep it refrigerated in mason jars? I have no access to a juicer at work but I’ve read that the enzymes in fresh juice only keep for 30 minutes.
Thanks!
John, thanks for your comment. You sure can make your juices in the morning and bring them to work with you. I did that when I first started. Keep them in an airtight container like a thermos or a mason jar and store them in a refrigerator until it’s time to drink them. Juices will lose nutritional value over time so it’s always best to drink them as soon as you make them but sometimes that just doesn’t cut it with our busy lifestyles. By keeping your juices in airtight containers and storing them in a refrigerator, you can maximize their lifespan greatly. Enjoy John! I’m here if you have any questions.
Hi – How much water should I be drinking while on “JustOnJuice”. its hard to maintain the 8 glasses water per day.
Simona, have some water after every juice, and try to keep water in you throughout the day. There’s no set amount but just know that it’s best to have a steady amount.
Hi Donnie!
Day 2 of my fast!! Yay
I feel great. I don’t even have any cravings.. Hopefully I won’t have them!
Since Day 1, I’ve lost 2 pounds.. hehe.. I am not going to weigh myself this often, but I was just excited and had to see if the juice magic worked, and it did!
I just want to say that.. I will be doing this for a month.. and about the juice.. The morning glory wasn’t my taste… I guess the kale overpowered all of the other ingredients and I didn’t enjoy it (maybe because right now I don’t like kale so much).. However, for lunch I made the jolt juice and I added some fresh slices of cantaloupe in it.. oh my god!! The cantaloupe totally overpowered the kale and it tastes magnificent.. You should try it! Wow
I will update you in a few days.
Congrats on day 2 Alfredo! If you’re not fond of kale, replace it with spinach. I’ll have to experiment more with cantaloupe. I love it but haven’t used it in many juices yet. Thanks for the tip!
Hi Donnie,
Thank you for putting this site together to help all of us who want to practice juicing.
I am starting the 7 day juice fast tomorrow. I have been taking herbal and homeopathic supplements like turmeric, Vit B complex, Vit D, L-tryptophan, Gaba… If I continue taking them during the fast, does this mean I am digesting them? Should I try to melt some of them in my juice? Should I stop taking them? I don’t think it would pose any problem for me if I stop taking them. I would like to hear your suggestion. Thanks!
Best,
Leah
You are very welcome Leah! Unless they are prescribed, stop taking them. You’ll get loads of nutrients and vitamins on the fast. Let the juice work it’s magic.
Thank you! I am looking forward to it!
You’re welcome Leah!
Hi!
quick question which may be a little on the dumb side but I have seen several recipes that call for the peel on the orange to stay and in the jolt juice recipe its not specific so.. question is does the peel get juices or should I peel it first?
thanks for your time
ashley
Ashley, I usually always peel my oranges as the peel adds a bitter taste to the juice. When in doubt it’s best to peel anything that has a rind on it. I’ll be here if you have any questions Ashley.
Thank you so much for a quick reply!
Your site has been so helpful for me i was looking for the right plan and guide for me and you have it all, flexibility, help at all times, and to top it off great recipes. A huge plus its to read all of the questions and answers that are being posted it make me feel like i am not alone and the support really boost me up knowing i can do it.
Ashley, thanks for your comment! I do my best to ensure everyone has access to the information and help they need. Juicing has done such wonderful things for me and it’s my goal to see others have that same experience. Thanks for the comment and know that I’m always here if you need me.
Hi!! I am gng to start juicing from tom but a bit scared.. What if i wont like the taste.. Can i add splenda to the juice?? I really want to loose 20 lbs.. I am a muslim and these days already fasting for the holy month.. Is it safe to do juice fast during the fasting month?
Farheen, just remember that you can adjust the taste. Stay away from adding anything to the juices. You do not need to add anything. Let the juices do their magic and you’ll lose that 20 pounds very fast! I don’t see a problem with fasting during the fasting month. Do your best Farheen, and keep your goal of losing 20 pounds in mind. I think you will do fine, and I’ll be here if you have any questions.
hello! i want to start a 7 day cleanse soon but definitely don’t want to loose more than 7-10 lbs. i’m currently a vegetarian and live a healthy lifestyle but really want to clean my body of all the toxins. my question is if during a juice cleanse is it always expected to loose a considerable amount of weight? if so, should i shorten the length of my cleanse?
Sierra, thanks for your comment and welcome to JOJ. It’s not always expected to lose a large amount of weight. You will find that the more you start out with the more you will lose. If you’re only looking to lose 7-10 pounds I’m sure a 7 day will be perfect for you. Keep an eye on your weight and you’ll do just great Sierra! Keep me posted on your progress. I’ll be here if you have any questions along the way.
Fab thankyou
just need to find some money to buy a juicer now and then i’m definitely going to give this a go 
i have very little caffeine in my diet, could this help with not getting headaches in the first few days as i wont be suffering caffeine withdrawal? Will try cabbage as replacement i think as i love cabbage 
Faline, take a look at the Hamilton brag at http://www.justonjuice.com/juicers it often goes on sale.
If your not a big caffeine consumer you might not even get a headache.
Thanks Donnie
do try to stick to a healthy diet as much as possoble as i eat the same as my little boy and i want him to have the best. Im currenly 9st1lb and 4ft11, i aim to get down to 8stone as that’s the weight i was before i quit smoking 13months ago. Lostmy baby fat quickly as i breastfed. I used to be very active before i got fibromyalgia but now i strugglesome days. I am joining the gym in september though when my little boy starts playschool. My aim is to look amazing for my birthday in october. My worry is that during the first few days of juicing i may not feel well enough to look after my little boy? Also if i did the seven days could i then use the juices as a mmeal replacement for one meal a day? Also, is there anything i can replace the cucumber with?
Faline, I have no doubt that you will look incredibly amazing on your birthday in October. The first few days aren’t as horrible as they sound. I juiced and watched after both of my boys (ages 4 and 7 ) on my first fast. The hardest part was having to cook them meals and not being able to eat with them. After a few days it passed and I was feeling really great! Just stay focused on your goal and push those cravings aside. As far as a cucumber replacement feel free to try out Zucchini, Romaine Lettuce, or any type of Cabbage. After 7 days you won’t want to stop Faline. You’ll see the weight falling off, you’ll be feeling better than you have in years, and you’ll want to keep juicing!
Thank you Donnie
You’re most welcome Simona! Remember, ginger can be quiet strong at first so it may help to start out with a little bit and test it out.
wow this is great im loving it. on your reciepes it says 1 Ginger? is that 1 ginger root? thumb size or smaller?
Simona, thanks for your comment! It should be a 1 inch (1″) piece of ginger, or a 2-3 cm piece. You can use more or less depending on how it tastes to you. Enjoy! I’ll be here if you have any questions.
Also is there any way to do this on a very tight budget? There seems like there will be a huge amount of waste.. i am currently a full time mum so my money is limited and still have to provide a healthy diet for my son. Which recipes would be the cheapest with minimum waste?
Faline, it really depends on the price you pay for produce. You can save a lot by choosing produce that’s on sale. Shop around and see where you can get your best deals on produce. Organic is great but it’s usually more expensive. It also helps to buy in bulk. Hope this helps.
Hi . Im really interesting in trying this but just have a couple of questions. Firstly, i noticed you have put 6 main recipes up but there are also many recipes in side bar. Are those 6 recipes there because ypu recommend those are the best ones for the 7 days or can you have a mixture of them all? Also how long is it recommended you do this for and will the weight pile back on once you consume solids again? I am a single mum with fibromyalgia and suffer with sudden sugar dips, would this dietplan definotely be safe for me whilst looking after my very energetic toddler? Sorry for all the questions!
Faline, the recipes on the 7 day list coincide with the shopping list. You can try any recipes you like or even experiment with your own concoctions. You can juice as long as you want. I find it best to set a goal and juice until you hit that goal. If you go back to your previous eating habits, then yes, the weight will come back. It’s important after your fast to stick to healthy eating choices so the weight doesn’t come back. The fast is perfectly safe for you and not very expensive depending on how you currently eat. You’ll succeed as long as you stay dedicated and understand that you have to change how you eat if you want to stay healthy after the fast is over. I’ll be here if you have any questions Faline.
Hey Donnie,
Can you drink herbal and rooibos tea on the juice plan?
Claudine
Claudine,
You most certainly can drink the teas. I enjoy juicing a little lemon or raspberry and mixing it into my teas. Enjoy!
Donnie,
Im allergic to tomatoes, what would be a good substitue in juice recipes
David, thanks for your comment. Try replacing tomatoes with any one of the following: Red Pepper, Yellow Pepper, Carrot, or Beet. Let me know how that turns out for you! I’ll be here if you have any questions.
Hi Donnie, I am feeling really inspired from all your support and going to try the juices. The shopping list made it very easy! What are your thoughts on spirulina wheat grass and probiotics?
Kim, thanks for your comment. Spirulina and wheat grass are fine while on the fast but you won’t need any probiotics. Stick to the juice and let the juice do it’s magic. I’ll be here if you have any questions Kim.
Hi,
I have a real problem with celery.Cannot even stand the smell of it.Is there anything you can suggest to replace it with. I want to start the 7 day juice diet but not until i have a replacement
Thanks
Karl, some people just can’t stand celery. No problem, try these as replacements: Cabbage, Romaine Lettuce, Zucchini. I’d go with the Romaine Lettuce first. Give it a shot and let me know if that works out for you Karl.
Excellent.Thanks for that Donnie.I’ll let you know how i get on.
Thanks Karl, keep me posted!
Hi Donnie, I just wanted to say thanks for all the information and recipes. I watched a documentary ‘Fat, Sick and Almost Dead’ last week and was inspired to start a juice fast. Your website has shown me how to do it. In 5 days I’ve lost 7lbs and I’m feeling great. I’m aiming to go 30 days!
Liz, you are very welcome! Congrats on the weight loss! That is wonderful. Keep me posted on your success and I’ll be here if you have any questions.
So I workout quite a bit and I was wondering, do I Have to relax a bit while Im on this plan. I do about 45 cardio, 45 weights plus I play sports almost everyday.
JohnMonique, it’s best to keep your activities to a minimum while for the first few days of your fast. Since you’re lifting you may want to also include a protein supplement in your drinks. I find that pure unflavored protein isolate works best. I’ll be here if you have questions.
Can I use a vitamix blender with the 7 day juice cleanse
Brigitte, you have to use a juicer to juice. A blender wont work. Read this article for why you can’t use a blender on a juice fast.
http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
I’ll be here if you have any questions.
It’s so great to see this plan and have somewhere to come for advice. My daughter has a lot of complex medical issues which are linked to poor autonomic and digestive systems, and we are eager to try the 7-day plan to see if it brings about any improvements. Have two questions: I usually make her a fruit smoothie in the mornings with blended fruit, aloe vera juice, rice milk, and ground flax seed. I’m assuming I should replace this with one of the juice recipes during the juicing fast as it has pulp and other stuff that needs digesting? Also, I have stocked up on tomatoes as one website I saw said they were good in juices – you don’t have any in your recipes so wondered if they weren’t a good idea?
Thanks for the website – a real mine of fab information!
Floss, thanks for your comment. You are right, replace that smoothie with a juice. Tomatoes are fantastic in juices. I have a few recipes on the site with tomatoes. Try this one Floss: http://www.justonjuice.com/tornado-juice-recipe/ It’s one of my favs to have during the day. I hope your daughter can overcome her medical issues. Juicing works wonders and our bodies can only heal if we give them the means to do so. Keep me posted and I’ll be here if you or your daughter have any questions.
Hi, this looks fab and the comments are all very reassuring. My partner and I are going to do our shop today, and begin tomorrow.
We love all these ingredients in our usual diet, one thing that’s missing for us is chilies; do you have any recipes that include them or is not suitable to use them in this?
Many Thanks.
Alex, congrats on your juice fast! Your body is going to love you for it! Chilies are great in juices! You can use sweet or hot, they all have an amazing taste. I’ve juiced jalapenos before. A little will go a long way, trust me! I’ll be here if you have questions. Enjoy!
Hey I saw this stuff called Naked Juice with Green Machine on it and I read somewhere that some of the nutrients is taken out when they have to pasteurize it and I was wondering if I could drink one of those a day with the juicing?
Adam, the naked juice is pasteurized and should only be taken if you are out and don’t have a juice. It’s best to have a fresh juice when possible. When juice is pasteurized it loses close to 90% of it’s nutritional value. Best to stick with the juice that you make.
Can I take anything for a headache?? This is my first day and since I’ve had no coffeeits getting pretty bad
Marilene, sorry for the delay in my response. My spam catcher caught your comment along with nearly 100 others as spam. I’m working to resolve the issue.
You most certainly can take Tylenol or Ibuprofen if you get a headache. Those caffeine headaches are the worst but you can also try tea. Tea does contain caffeine so enjoy it in moderation. I’ll be here if you have questions.
Hi,
I read through all of this and I am getting really motivated to do this. planning/shopping today and starting tomorrow!
I have a few questions…so I am planning to start with the 7 day fast. this might sound silly-the plan you put up is basically ideas for 2 days, am I right?
and regarding drinking water. can I drink water as much as I like? or is it just after the juice meals?
Thank you!
Juicediet, sorry for the delay in my response. My spam catcher caught your comment along with nearly 100 others as spam. I’m working to resolve the issue.
The plans are identical as far as the recipes go. I’m going to be introducing new plans here shortly. Drink as much water as you like, it will only help speed up the process of weight loss and health. Keep me posted and I’ll be here if you have any questions.
hi i work in a busy hospital and wont have access to a juicer throughout my shifts, is it ok to prepare the juices in the morning and refridgerate them until i get my break?? possibly a silly question sorry…
Anon, sorry for the delay in my response. My spam catcher caught your comment along with nearly 100 others as spam. I’m working to resolve the issue.
You can prep your juices in the morning and store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to drink them. Not a silly question at all. Hope this helps. I’ll be here if you have any questions.
Hi can you drink protein shakes with the juice plan ? thanks
Hello Chris, thanks for your post. You shouldn’t add anything to your juice fast. If you’re a bodybuilder or have an extremely active lifestyle, it’s okay to add a pure unflavored protein isolate to your drinks to ensure you’re getting enough protein. But stay away from protein shakes and most powders. Only use the protein isolate as it will work perfectly with the juice. Hope this helps, I’ll be here if you have any questions.
I start a 7 day juice fast tomorrow! Looking forward to the cleanse and to drop a few pounds. Thanks for the great resource!
Josh, congrats on making the decision to start your juice fast! Stay focused and you’ll do great! If I can help in any way just let me know.
Hey I was about to start juicing and I was wondering that if I only drank one type of juice like the Mean Green recipe would I still get the same benefit out of it or should I somehow add another drink?
Adam, thanks for your comment. It would be okay to drink a juice like the Mean Green consistently. I did that exact juice for a 5 day fast in the past. I stuck with that juice for the entire 5 days. It’s a great juice and has everything you need. I’ll be here if you have any questions.
I do not have a juicer but do own a vitamix
is this ok to use as long as I blend it till it is in liquid form?
Meghan, sorry to say but you can’t use a vitamix to juice. You must extract the juice from the fibers. Read this article for a more in depth answer and you’ll understand why you must use a juicer.
http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
I do not have a juicer but do own a vitamix is this ok to use as long as I blend it till it is in liquid form?
Meghan, sorry to say but you can’t use a vitamix to juice. You must extract the juice from the fibers. Read this article for a more in depth answer and you’ll understand why you must use a juicer.
http://www.justonjuice.com/can-i-use-a-blender-for-juicing/
Do you have any advice for what type of food to eat when you break the fast?
Libby, read this article I wrote on how to eat after a fast.
http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/
Is it best to use all organic?
It’s always best to use organic. I noticed a difference in the amount of juice I got from organic was a little greater as opposed to conventional. Some people say they don’t notice a difference bit I did. I’ll be here if you have any questions.
Hi there is it possible to juice for 14 days?
Celine, it sure is possible. I juiced for 15 days on my first juice fast. I’ve seen a guy do 100 days also but he had some serious will power and a lot of weight to lose. I believe he lost a little over 100 pounds!
Hi there is it possible to juice for 14 days ?
On day 3 and I must admit it’s harder than I thought. If I can get through today and survive the headaches-I can already tell it will be great.
The shopping list and recipes are the biggest help and what pushed me to start.
I purchased everything from the farmers market and chose not to drive anywhere the whole weekend. I wanted to be more connected to the whole earthy, natural, organic thing.
Jeffery, congrats on 3 days! If you get headaches, feel free to take tylenol or ibuprofen. Or you could just stick it out and they should go away today or tomorrow. I’m glad you found the shopping list to be helpful. There aren’t many resources out there that include a full shopping list to get started.
It’s good to just relax during the first few days of your fast so you can adjust to it. Good thing you stayed in over the weekend. It will help. I’ll be here if you have any questions.
Thanks-day 6 and I am so glad I stuck it out. I know all people are different but, I have a TMI kind of question-I am wondering if I am going to release alot of excretions ? I have not seemed to go alot-at least not what I expected -is there a big explosion? Is there anything like the black snake about to come out?
Jeffery, thanks for your comment. Usually after the first three days your system is to a point where most of your bowels have been cleaned out. Most of the waste will pass through your ursine at this stage. Since juice is absorbed into your system and not digested, it’s normal to not have many or any bowel movements after a certain period of time. I’ll be here if you have any questions.
Hi Donnie,
I loved this info and I really want to start this Juice fast challenge for 14 days.
I am overweight, my body is sluggish and I need energy.More importantly I would like to live a long healthy life.
Is there any additional tips that I need …. other than what I have already read.
Thanks so much for your inspiration.
Cuddles, the only other additional tips I can give you are to saty strong and focus on your goals. Don’t think about food. A good documentary to watch is called Hungry For Change. It will really open your eyes in a good way. I’ll be here if you have any questions.
Oh and to answer your question Donnie I juice your Mean Green, Morning Glory, Brushetta Tang and Sunset Passion everyday. I do 4 juices and if I feel I need it I’ll do 5.
Thank you Donnie! You rock!!! This reply has helped me so much. I was feeling like I was doing something wrong even though I have followed your plan to a T. I have already spent quite a bit on organic produce so I’m avoiding the store, BUT I will incorporate oranges into my juicing regime after this fast. Thank you again! I’m soooo looking forward to that burst of energy and clean feeling. I kinda feel in a haze today. I’ll update you on how I’m doing once I’ve completed the 10 days. I may go 14 days depending on how I am feeling. I’m staying off of the scale because I don’t want it to be a motivator or a demotivator. I’m doing this for my health. Period. I just want to feel good from the inside out. Did I mention thanks?!
The haze feeling just means you are still going through detox. That’s a good sign and goes to show that the juice is working to rid your body of toxins. Keep doing what you’re doing and it will pay off! Feel free to experiment with your juices. That was half the fun for me. It’s fun to come up with your own juices after you’ve been doing it for a while. Enjoy!
Hi Donnie! I’m 5 days into my juice fast. I will be doing 10 days. I read that you should do a colon cleanse while you are fasting. I came across this when I googled my concern about how I am not pooping much. A little comes out sometimes, but I’m certainly not regular. This baffled me because I want to release toxins and I assume that I am when I am juicing but if I am not pooping them out then where are they going? Also, I feel better, day 1-2 were definitely the hardest, but I don’t have a lot of energy. I have been able to still do Zumba (yay, intense cardio) but in terms of when I am home, I’m fairly sedentary and don’t want to do much of anything. At work people have commented on how quiet I am. I’m usually so upbeat. I’m not TIRED or anything. I’m just…blah. Is all this normal? And should I do a colon cleanse? I’m not pooping much
Gabrielle, thanks for your comment. Your not pooping because there is nothing in your system to poop out. When you juice, it’s absorbed into your system, not digested. So you will probably pee a lot. Anything that you do poop out was previously in your system already and is now making it’s way out. The toxins are mainly released through urine, just think, everytime you pee you are getting rid of toxins and weight. There is no need to do a colon cleanse, the juice is already cleansing that part. Just keep juicing and you’ll do fine. You’ll start to poop again when you go back to eating solids.
As far as your energy, what types of juices are you taking? Usually 3-5 days is the detox period and after that you start to get your energy. I’ve seen people go as much as 8 days before getting that burst of energy though. Give it time, you’re already 5 days into it so you should be getting that energy soon. Also, try using some oranges in your juices. Oranges provide great energy.
I found when I first started I was pretty quiet and didn’t want to do much of anything either. I realized that food played such a big part in my social life. At work it was a time to get together and chat with friends, at home it was taking my boys out to eat and have a fun. When I realized I couldn’t eat anymore I didn’t really want to do much of anything. It will all pass and you’ll be back to your upbeat self Gabrielle. It takes a lot of will power and determination to do a juice fast and I know you have that since you’re already 5 days into it. So keep juicing, hit your goals, and you’ll be happy you did. I’ll be here if you have any questions.
Started juicing today, but gave in to a handful of chips, then drank some carrot juice and a bowl full of spinach. =[ Im am determined to stick with this but felt like I was dying of hunger.
Debora, it’s not hunger you are experiencing. You are having cravings due to your past eating habits. Hunger is when your body tells you it needs nutrients. You get more than enough nutrients on the juice. A craving is when your mind is telling you to eat out of habit based on your past eating experiences. Cravings are often confused with hunger. Once you can differentiate the two things get easier. Debora, ask yourself what’s more important to you, losing weight and getting healthy, or giving into those cravings and going back to old habits. You can do this Debora, stay strong and fight your urges to eat. After a few days you’ll be glad you did. I wish you the best of luck.
Could you propose some replacement fruit/veggies for apples, carrots, and celery? I want to try juicing, have a mild allergy to these. Thanks.
Jen, you could replace apples with oranges, carrots with oranges/strawberries/raspberries or if you want a more veggie taste try romaine lettuce. Celery is tough one to replace because it has a natural salt flavor but you could try romaine lettuce or zucchini. Hope these work out for you. I’ll be here if you have any questions!
Thanks for detailed recipe and shopping list. I am going to start it from this week.
I had couple of questions:
1) I had noticed that most of juice fast omit bananas. Is there any reason for that?
2) Is there any alternative to lemons? I get acne breakout due to it (weird..but true)
Sindhu, thanks for your comment. The reason bananas are excluded from most juice fast recipes is because the juice content of the banana is too little to really get any juice out of. You will just end up with mush in most cases. Some juicers can extract a little bit from the banana but just enough to give the juice some flavor. If you want a substitute for lemons try limes, raspberries, or even strawberries. They all have some tang. Also, since lemon is one of the best detoxifying ingredients you may get breakout due to the fact your body is releasing toxins. It’s not unusual to break out during a fast. That may be why you break out when you have lemon. I’ll be here if you have any questions Sindhu.
Is the cleanse safe to do pregnant?
Nicole, I wouldn’t advise you do a cleanse while you are pregnant. There are many positives but the one negative that stands out to me is that any toxins you release during your cleanse will get released into your bloodstream that the baby shares with you. You should ask your doctor as I’m not an expert in pregnancy but if your doctor says it’s okay, then give it a go!
Thank you for posting this! I’m on day 3 and have followed these recipes to a tee (with a few adjustments to accommodate my own taste preferences). And I feel GREAT.
You’ve probably answered this somewhere in your site, but how do you feel about Whey Protein Powder? Would an 8 ounce glass be a safe thing to incorporate in this 7-day fast as a supplement for one of the juices at least a couple times a week? Or not so much?
Thanks for your input! Happy juicing!
Kayla
Kayla, thanks for your comment. I wouldn’t suggest adding any protein unless you have a very active day or workout very excessively. You will get enough protein from the juice for a typical day. It’s okay to add protein but I only suggest doing so if you’re working out very heavily, training for a marathon, or are very physical in your daily activities. If you must use protein, use only a pure unflavored protein isolate. Again, I stress not to add anything to your drinks but protein and that’s only if you’re super active and workout. Hope this helps!
One quick question:
How often it is needed to juice a day?
Every two hours? Every three?
Thanks for the help, my hubbie and I are starting this week! Wish us luck!
Holly, I suggest you read the how to juice section of the site. I would suggest you have between 4-6 juices per day each being about 16-20 ounces. Drink when you’re hungry, don’t set any certain times to juice. Your body will tell you when it needs nutrients. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water, especially right after you have a juice. I’ll be here if you have any more questions.
Hello, my name is Reggie Smith a barber from Knoxville, TN. I have just recently heard of the juice fast and plan on starting in the next few weeks. I am on the net nonstop trying to learn as much as I can. I must say this site has been the most helpful so far. At the moment i only plan 2 weeks to start but hope to be able to do more. I just want to make sure i have everything needed since i have never even used a juicer before. Thanks for this site. Any tips for a newbie?
Reggie, glad you found JOJ, it’s a pleasure to have you here. 2 weeks is great time goal for a juice fast. The health benefits will be great, and the weight loss will be amazing. Make sure you read over the juicing questions section and the how to juice fast link in my signature. The more info you have, the easier it will be for you. I’ll be here if you have any questions Reggie, thanks for your comment.
I’ve been reading through the articles and the forums and all the info and advice is great! I’m ready to start my juice fast, there’s just one thing holding me back…Amazon is taking their sweet time shipping me my juicer!
I’m training for the NYC Marathon and I feel like my poor diet has really affected my training and energy level. I can’t wait to detox and reboot my system.
I’m looking forward to starting a group fast on here and posting the results.
Let’s hope you get your juicer quick Mannyg! Congrats on training for the NYC Marathon! That’s a challenge all of it’s own and one that is not easily achievable. Juicing will help with your diet and health, overall nutrition levels, and your energy. I’m sure it will be a positive outcome for you! Keep us posted!
Question- With the juice recipes, for example Morning Glory, is all that juice just one serving? It seemed like a lot. It was delicious, though! Please let me know, I don’t want to be drinking more than is recommended. Thanks!
Ed, thanks for your comment! Some juicers make more or less juice than others. It’s best to take in between 16 and 20 ounces of juice per sitting. If your making more than that you may consider adjusting the quantities a bit. Enjoy Ed!
Hi Donnie! Thank you for such an informative blog/website. It is pretty awesome! I do have a question though. You have listed seven day cleanse but have 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners. Can you please clarify this? Are these the juices for the day or are they split 1 week follow top, 2nd week follow bottom recipes? I ask because you also mention week 2 so I am a bit confused. Thank again for everything and Happy Juicing! (:
Leeann, thank you for your comment! The meals are there as suggestions. You can have any of them you like in any order you like. You should have between 4 and 6 juices per day with each juice being between 16 and 20 ounces. I listed multiple juices so you can have a variety to choose from while on your fast.
I suggest you try them all out and see which ones you like or don’t like. Also, feel free to experiment and add or substitute ingredients as you see fit for your tastes. Experimenting with your own recipes is half the fun!
Enjoy! I’ll be here if you have any questions Leeann!
Are there any rules to follow when juicing? Is there a link on the page that I can go to?
Thank you so much for all of your help in my transition. I start on Monday so I am super excited! I already got my produce for the week. (:
Leeann, make sure you read through the site and read the FAQ ( http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-faq ) and How To Juice Fast page ( http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-juice-fast/ ).
Thanks a Million! Wish me luck! (:
I wish you the best of luck Leeann!
During on juice diet plan can I have tea once in a day ?
Shabina, thanks for your comment! Tea is fine just make sure it’s green or white tea. Enjoy!
Donnie thank you so much for putting so much time and effort into this website. My wife and I went Paleo for a full month and it was great but then we let ourselves fall off and we’re back to our old habits. We’re going to do the 7 day juice fast to kick-start us back aboard the Paleo train but I was kind of dreading coming up with our shopping list of ingredients and recipes. Sure enough the first search I did brought me to your site and I need not look any further. Thanks again!
Andrew, thank you you are most welcome! Thank you for your comment! I’m glad you found JOJ! If I can help in any way just let me know.
You should head over to the JOJ forum and start a post to document your juice fast. It’s very helpful and will keep you on track and focused. There are many people just like you an your wife who are juice fasting and can offer great tips and motivational support.
http://www.justonjuice.com/forum
I’m always here and I look forward to checking in on your progress!
Donnie,
Today is my third day and I lost 5 pounds so far. I have a few questions:
I drink 32 ounces of juice in the morning and 32 ounces in the afternoon. I have a hard time drinking the water after each juice. Since I am drinking 32 ounces of juice, do I have to flush it down with 32 ounces of water?
Also I have only had a BM once? I’m not constipated. Im just wondering whats going on…..
You should be taking in only 16-20 ounces per drink. 32 ounces is too much as your body can only absorb so much at a time. The rest goes to waste.
Make sure you are drinking 4-6 juices per day each being about 16-20 ounces. I know different juicers will produce different amounts of juice so you may have to adjust the recipes you use.
As far as BMs, you aren’t digesting anything to warrant a BM. You have to understand that when you’re on a juice fast the juice is not digested but absorbed into your body. Any BMs you have will consist of what was remaining in your system prior to your juice fast.
I hope this helps.
Hi Donnie,
I like this recipe list/plan. Very simple and well done.
Is there nutrition info for these juices or a simple way to calculate it aside from doing the math for each vegetable? I wanted to generally keep track via fitness tracking websites, etc.
Matt, that’s a great question. The best way to figure out your caloric intake is to visit http://about.caloriecount.com and input your ingredients to get the calorie and fiber count. Then here is how you do the math to see what your caloric intake is minus the fiber.
Total Calories
Total Grams of Fiber (multiplied by 4) = Pulp (4 calories per gram of fiber)
Total Calories minus Pulp = Caloric intake for your juice recipe.
Read this thread ( http://www.justonjuice.com/forum/justonjuice-forum-group1/general-juicing-forum1/calories-thread59/ ) for some more info. Eventually I’ll go through all the recipes and figure out their calorie counts using this method so it’s available for everyone. Hope this helps!
Hello, I am planning on starting tomorrow. Have been to the supermarket and stocked up! The problem is where I live (in New Zealand) cucumbers are $4.99…. that’s $100 on cucumbers alone! Are there any alternatives that you can suggest?
Thanks
Cass, Cucumbers are very expensive where you live!!! I would experiment by replacing them with one of the following: Zucchini, Romaine Lettuce, Pickling Cucumbers (smaller), Celery, or even try Cabbage. I hope some of these suggestions are available and not near as expensive as cucumbers. Hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions, I’ll be here for you Cass!
Thanks Donnie
I brought some pears and broccoli so will experiment with those.
Excellent! Let me know how it turns out Cass.
After 7-10 days on the juice cleanse how do you slowly incorporate solids back into your diet so as not to gain all the weight back? I’m afraid it’ll end up being like the master cleanse and you’ll gain twice as much back after. I don’t want to have an upset stomach once returning to a normal diet. And by normal Diet I mean healthy foods like chicken breasts, salads, raw veggies not in juice form? or even just being able to have a drink with friends? Nervous about that part. And would it be beneficial to take a probiotic supplement during and after the cleanse?
Stou0085, read this article about how to eat after a juice fast ( http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/ ), it will help you understand how to go back to eating solids after your fast. After your fast it’s pretty simple to get back to solids. The main part is to maintain the self control that you had while on the juice fast in deciding what to eat. As with any diet, if you go back to your old eating habits of course you will gain weight back. You just have to be smart in what you choose to eat and let into your body. It’s perfectly fine to have a drink with friends or eat something sweet, just be careful not to make a habit out of it that leads to gaining weight and you’ll do great. There is no need to take any supplements while on the juice. The best thing you can do is to just drink your fresh fruit and veggie juice and let it work it’s magic. It has everything you need to keep healthy and stay healthy. If you have any questions I’ll be here for you.
Awesome
thank you! I’ll post after my seven days. Love this site!!
You’re welcome Stou!
Hi Donnie,
Thanks for this great site! I am no day 3 and I was wondering if I could drink the breakfast juices for lunch since I do not much like the tomato juice. Does it matter if I drink one particular drink more than others?
Amelie, You can drink whatever juice you want, whenever you want, and as often as you want. Enjoy!
Hi.. I love making my juices but I’ve always wonder… Do i Have to peal my veggies? I got a juice in a farm market and they didn’t peal the carrots… so Is it ok to just wash the carrots? It takes a lot of time to peal them and i think a lot goes to waste…
Thank u
Kiki, it’s best to leave the peels on most veggies and fruits. The peel has very good nutritional value and should be juiced. It’s a good idea to scrub and clean any produce, especially if you plan on using the peel. This is where it’s better to go organic over conventional store bought produce. Hope this helps. Thanks for your question!
Hi Donnie,
Like many others, I am grateful for the shopping list. I do have a question.
Can I add garlic to any of these, especially the lemon water you drink each morning. Thanks
for making this so easy. I will be signing up for your email and checking out the forum link you gave to another reader.
Nichole, you can add garlic to anything if you like. One great thing about juicing is that you can mix and match to create your own recipes. While the shopping list is a great thing to have, it’s really best to experiment. It not only makes the juices more personable for you, but it’s very fun! Enjoy!
Hi Donnie … So I started juicing finally!
I searched for some juice recipes online that included sweet potatoes. I found a recipe that called for 2 sweet potatoes, 8 carrots, 1 orange, and 1″ ginger. It is gooood! I love it.
I’ll have to try that out! Thanks Melanie!
Hi again it’s me…. I received my juicer and went shopping today for the grocery items you listed. I did forget to buy some beets and ginger. I have sweet potatoes I would like to try juicing. Have you tried juicing sweet potatoes? Would you recommend it for the 7day juice fast? If so, do you have suggestions of combinations from the grocery list that would be okay to juice along with my potatoes? I know I have a lot of questions. This is my first time juicing and I really appreciate your input. Thanks.
Melanie, sweet potatoes are good for juicing. Try juicing it by itself in a separate cup and just taste it so you have an idea of how it tastes juiced. Then make your juice like normal and try adding in a little at a time and see how it tastes. You can pretty much mix anything together. Try it out and let me know how you like it! I’ll be here to answer any questions you have, so ask away
Hey thanks for the easy one stop info for this. I wanted to do a small fast so the grocery list is awesome. Hope you have a good one.
Glad you found it useful Colton! Let me know if you have any questions!
Donnie,
Several other juice fast programs have mid meal snacks (Juice) Does your fast include these?
Thanks You.
Yes Ray, I recommend 4-6 juices per day each being 16-20 ounces.
Hi. I just want to thank you for all you doing in sharing information and recipes. I am planning on juicing and have been looking for information. I came across your page and was thankful to have found all the useful information you provide. Thank you so much! I can’t hardly wait to receive my juicer so I can start juicing!
Melanie, that’s fantastic! I’m glad you have found JustOnJuice.com helpful! I’m thrills me to know other people out there are getting the information they need from JustOnJuice.com and juicing their way to better health! Thanks for the comment Melanie, and keep me posted about your fast in the JOJ forums at ( http://www.justonjuice.com/forum )
Thanks for the 7 day juicing information. I am on day four now.
The first two days I had a bit of a headache, but it went on the third day. I have found it pretty tough at times, I am not much of a liquid drinker and normally like a variety of textures to eat so it has been an adjustment. I don’t feel particularly hungry. I am drinking five 16 oz drinks a day.
The up-sides is I don’t feel bloated, the juicing works for mentsrual pain (sorry icky but useful to know) and my dogs have had the best four days of their lives as they have been eating the left over pulp.
I hope to loose at least 2 pounds. I was only 133 pounds to begin with so I am not expecting a massive weight loss. I am doing this to reduce my belly and to see if I feel different. So far I have felt less lafargic
Forgot to mention…..If you are giving your dogs pulp do not give them grape pulp as grapes can be harmful to dogs.
Tanja, I never thought to feed the pulp to my dog. That’s a great idea. I’ll give it shot and put that left over pulp to good use! Thanks for the tip! Also, feel free to take tylenol or ibuprofen for you headaches. It won’t harm your juice fast.
Thanks Donnie, I gave in on the second day and took tylenol.
My Newfoundland literally drools waterfalls when I am making juice as he knows the pulps coming, lol
Then I’m sure my Saint Bernard will absolutely love it!
Hi, Was curious why you put 3 meals a day for recipes but in the comments below you mention drink 4-6 juices a day. Do some people only drink 3 a day? Also, will your shopping list cover 4-6 juices/day for 7 days?
This will be my first time doing the cleanse…
Thanks!
HMills, the meals up there are so you have a variety to choose from. The shopping list will cover you for the weeks if you do choose to have a variety of all the drinks listed. I recommend you do experiment with your recipes and find out what works best for you. 4-6 drinks is optimal for a juice fast. I’ll be here if you have any other questions. Thanks!
Hi Donni
It’s Mal again. I returned my nurti bullet and bought a juicer. I have been drinking juice everyday but didn’t start the fasting yet. I’m going to start it tomorrow . This is my first time ever writing. I want it to go well. I’m going in vacation June 14th. So I wanted to do untill then. But in between I had to break coz I have few bday parties coming n I can’t fuss at my friend’s place. I’m going to keep a recird of my weight and will update at the end. You really motivated me. Now my husband n me drink fresh juices everyday. I try more on vegetables. Wish me a good luck. Thanks again.
Mal, that’s great news! You should post your juice fast at the JOJ forums ( http://www.justonjuice.com/forum ) so we can follow and track your juice fast. Congrats on deciding to get a juicer and start juicing. You’ve made a great decision for you health and will soon get all the benefits of a juice fast! I’ll be here if you have any questions or need help!
http://Www.juicingbook.com/vegetables/beet greens
I was surprised when I read that. Maybe it’s not a credible source? Let me know what you think…
Carrie, I’m not too familiar about juicingbook.com and it’s sources of information but try a source I know to be very credible when it comes to information. WebMD.com is very credible when it comes to information they post. Here’s a link to WebMD regarding beets and their benefits.
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/truth-about-beetroot-juice
Hi! I read read that beet juice or beet greens if drank alone can paralyze your vocal cords and a number of other things. Do you know if this is true? It was also saying to use a minimal amount of beets when juicing? A half of a small beet or fourth of a large beet. Also to always mix it with other juices. Just curious if you know about this and if its true…
Carrie, what were you reading? Beets are fine to juice and won’t kill you, I promise! Link me the source please, I’d like to see what you read. Thanks.
I juiced two beets, 1/2 cucumber and ginger and won’t do that again. I had no ill effects but the beet juice was way to dominant and i regretted drinking it afterwards. Has put me off beets for a while
Hi! Do you know if its ok to pre make lunch juice in the morning? Will it stay fresh?
Carrie, it’s perfectly fine to pre make your juices in the morning as long as you’re storing them in an air right container and refrigerating them until you drink. Hope this helps!
Hello! Just a quick quesiton. Am I supposed to drink all six everyday? Or is it only three a day?
Caty, you should drink between 4-6 juices per day with each being about 16-20 ounces. Hope this helps!
I noticed a few comments of people feeling overwhelmed by the amount of times that they would have to juice per day to follow this plan because of busy schedules. Let me just say that I juiced for 30 days this past March…and I worked full time at a modeling agency, taught 6th grade 4 days a week, and took 4 classes at ASU. I was up at 5 am and didn’t get home til 9pm. I juiced one time in the morning and made 3 big mason jars (aboout 30 oz each) of juice. I took them along with me and luckily there was a refrigerator at school. I only juiced one time a day but I make enough for the entire day.
Also, the only fruit I used to sweeten any juice was apple. Mixing fruit with vegetables slows digestion, but I read that apples are okay.
This is a great post and I’m happy to see that you are replying to everyone that is commenting. Good for you
I also posted a juicing plan and how to break a fast on my blog if you want to check it out. http://www.rawrita.blogspot.com
Ps in your post change the your to you’re 😉
(You’re means you are, and your is the possessive form) sorry, I’m a teacher lol
Good day! 😉
Rita
Rita, thank you for the awesome comment! I’m glad you posted to show people how simple it really is. Even with a very busy schedule you were still able to juice, and you did so for 30 days. I hope people see this and understand that it’s not that time consuming to juice. How did you feel after 30 days of juicing?
Excellent blog you have Rita! I’ll be sure to check back to see what’s new.
Sometimes those apostrophes get away from me! Thanks for pointing that out 😉
My boyfriend and I are really excited to get started on the 7-day cleanse tomorrow! Thanks for the list and recipes!
A couple of questions:
You mention in a comment above that the recipes provided are for single servings of 16-20oz (depending on amount of juice created). If I am making juice for two of us, should I be doubling the recipe, or is splitting this amount sufficient?
Also, during the first 3 days, how many juices are necessary to drink each day?
Thanks again,
Karri
Karri, congrats on starting your juice fast! I would double them but just make sure you are each getting about 16-20 ounces of juice per drink. You should be taking in 4-6 juices per day and each juice should be between 16-20 ounces each. Hope this helps!
We are starting a group juice fast tomorrow and it would be awesome if you could join us. Just post in the forum under the group juice fast topic. http://Www.justonjuice.com/forum Thanks!
On Day 7 and lost close to 15 pounds! I feel great too thanks again!
Congrats Sammy! You are really rocking it out! Thanks for the update! Keep on juicing Sammy!
Great write up. I am not looking to loose any weight just to tone up a little as i am already pretty lean. I work out quite a bit and do not want to loose any muscle. What are your thoughts on adding some natural hemp meal/ protein to the juice and possible adding some yerba mate to the breakfast shakes?
Justin, thanks for your comment. The protein should fine. I wouldn’t suggest going with the Yerba mate though as its very high in caffeine.
Lighten your workouts to maintain mass instead of trying to build mass during your juice fast and you should be fine.
Also, make sure you are drinking plenty of juice and water throughout the day. You should be taking in around 6 juices if you want to ensure you keep you muscle mass and get cut. Happy to help, keep me posted!
sweet. will do. thanks for the advice!
Anytime Justin!
Hi,
Thank you very much. I’ve wanting to go on a juice fast for so long. Thanks a lot for putting out the shopping list and the recipes. I had this question. I make it a point to hit the gym at least for 2 hours everyday and I drink a bottle of Gatorade when I gym. Is it ok to drink Gatorade or should I just stick to water when I am at the gym ?
Cheers
Praveen
Praveen, thanks for the comment. You should avoid Gatorade while on the fast. Avoid anything that is not 100% pure fruit/veggie juice or water to get the maximum benefits from your juice fast.
Thanks
Wow. Thanks for clearing that out. I was clearly under wrong assumptions.
Question here! I am not juicing to lose weight, as I am already fairly skinny. Will juicing cause a drop in weight for me or will I be able to balance it out? Should I choose fruits n veggies higher in calories?
Caroline, juicing can cause a drop in weight if you have weight to drop. You should have no problem balancing it out if you choose your juices carefully. Choose calorie dense produce and juice more fruity drinks. Have fun with it, experiment, and try not to monitor the scale too much as body weight fluctuates daily. Trust how your clothes fit, how you feel, and how you look!
I’m very excited to try this. I just started juicing and who knew it would be so yummy! I really hope I can last the whole 7 days.
Thanks!
Now all I need is to know how to go back eating solids. Need a plan!!!
Ruthy, read this article ( http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast ) as it will explain how to go back to eating solids and give you a few options. Thanks for the comment!
This may sound like a silly question, but I am going to ask it anyway….can I have a glass of wine on this fast?
Miz_jones, While I to enjoy a nice glass of wine occasionally, it’s not something I would suggest you drink while on the fast. Alcohol is one of the things we want to rid our body of while on the detox. Great question!
Hi there – I’ve heard that instead of drinking an evening juice, a glass of almond soy milk can be very soothing for the stomach, full of nutrients and good for detox. Is this the case? Could I have 3 juices a day and then a glass of almond milk?
Georgina, I don’t advise drinking any soy, rice, or almond milk during the duration of your juice fast. These can be healthy alternatives to use after your fast though. I would recommend you have between 4 and 6 juices per day Georgina. Let me know if you have more questions. Thanks!
Today is my first day on a juice fast. I have been mentally preparing for a month and my hubby bought me a juicer for mother’s day yesterday. I eat pretty healthy but I have the hardest time losing weight. After watching Fat, sick and nearly dead I couldn’t wait to do this. I am nervous, excited and hopeful….
Miz_jones, congrats on day 1 of your juice fast! It will be a real beneficial fast for you. Just set your goals and stick to them! Remember, it’s only a few days and then you can go back to solids. Stay strong! Head over to the forums ( http://www.justonjuice.com/forum ) and post your juice fast in there so I can follow up and check your progress. Thanks!
I’m starting Monday. I have a hard time losing weight myself. I hope I can stick to this. Good luck. I’d love to hear some updates.
Robyn, isn’t it great? The taste can be amazing but the feeling it is even better! You should head to the forum ( http://www.justonjuice.com/forum ) and post your fast in there for people to follow. I’ll check up on it daily. Keep me posted!
Hey Donnie,
I’m just coming off of a two week juice fast, and I was curious what your experience have been with jumping right back in. What’s the longest you’ve done a juice fast? I look forward to your response.
Thanks,
DDD
Hey DDD, I’ve done numerous 3 days, 7 days, a few 2 week fasts and my longest so far has been 18 days. I’m at my target weight so I don’t really go just juice for long periods of time any more. But I do incorporate juicing into my everyday routine. Coming off a juice fast is pretty simple for me due to the fact that I’m still juicing but start to add a meal here and there. I usually add a dinner or lunch meal consisting of veggies or veggies and a chicken breast. I find it easier to eat solids that you’ve been juicing as opposed to jumping into eating just anything. I wrote a good article about coming off a juice fast a while back. You should read it ( http://www.justonjuice.com/how-to-eat-after-a-fast/ ). It has some good tips about coming off a fast and getting back to eating solids and eating healthy. Have a fantastic rest of the day and congrats on finishing your 2 week fast!
Hello,
Can we drink tea that burns fat. It has green, white, oolong, piriuh etc???
Is it safe?
Jesse, thanks for the comment. It’s okay to drink tea during your juice fast. I would advise against any tea that has any kind of additives. Also, green tea has a high caffeine count which you should avoid while on the juice fast. Caffeine is something you’re trying to cleanse out of your system while on a detox and it’s counter productive to include it in your diet while fasting.
If your goal is to lose weight you won’t need anything else but the pure juice you get from the fruits and vegetables. Let them do their job and the weight will fly off faster than you could imagine. Hope this helps!
Hello I would like to try this. Is it ok to drink tea that contains fat burners like a mixture of green oolong priuh white??
Just wanted to update–
I did the fast for 7 days and lost exactly 7lbs. Now it’s three days later and I’m still juicing once a day and I’ve lost an additional pound and am feeling great! Thanks for your help– this website is great!
Ashleigh that’s fantastic! Thanks for the comment. I’m glad your doing great on the juice fast! Stick with it and you’ll hit your goals! If you have any questions just let me know.
Hi…I’m starting now my 1st day of 3 Days plan..is there aNY substitute for lemon?
Flordeliza, thanks for the comment. A few things you can try in place of lemon are lime, grapefruit, or even raspberry. Hope this helps.
Hi Donnie.
I just found an answer for the nutri bullet. Thanks for posting this and helping others. Hope to see different diet recepies soon.
Hi
I have a Nutri Bullet. Is it ok to use it rather than buying a juicer.
Mal, glad you found your answer. I’ll be adding some more recipes over the weekend. Thanks
is it okay to use the other juice recipes on this website for this? or should you stick to the base of the 6 stated:)
Anika, yes, it’s perfectly fine to use whatever recipes you want. I encourage you to try, mix, and experiment with all the recipes. You will find out what works best for you! Feel free to mix things up and try out substitutes for ingredients you aren’t fond of. You have to make your juice “YOUR” juice!
Hi, I’m on the first day of the juice cleanse and I was wondering if I should limit myself to the six juice recipes you have listed above or if it would be okay to try some of the extra juice recipes listed down the side?
Blake, try out as many different recipes as you like. That’s half the fun of juicing is experimenting with the different recipes, and making them your own! Feel free to post in the forum http://www.justonjuice.com/forum as we are starting a group juice fast today, you’re welcome to join us!
Lost 19lbs in 21days! Feel great! Thank you. I never thought I had the willpower to do this.
That is amazing Bethany!!! I’m glad to see you are still juicing! Congrats on 19 pounds, you are really rocking it out! I bet you feel awesome right now. With the right motivation and will power, you can do anything.
Found this really helpful in planning my juice fast this summer, thank you. Exactly what I’ve been looking for!
My wife and I have been planning on going on a juice fast and this plan is amazing!
We had a question in regards to making our lunch juice in the morning. I read/ heard the juices begin to ferment pretty quickly. We both have 9-6 jobs and found this may be an inconvenience if true, should we be concerned?
Rafa, thanks for the comment and congratulations on deciding to do a juice fast! You most certainly can make your juices and take them to work. Here is what I wrote in the faq: http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-faq/
This gets asked a lot! It’s okay to pre-make your juices and bring them to work with you. It’s best to drink them fresh so make and bring only the juices you can’t make and drink at home. Your juices should be stored in a fridge and if you don’t have access to a fridge you might consider getting a small ice chest or cooler to store your juices in while you work.
Also, make sure your juices are in an airtight container and stored in the fridge or an ice chest. They will ferment if left out in the heat in open containers so as long as you store them in airtight containers in a fridge or ice chest you will be fine. Juices do lose nutritional value over time but if stored correctly it will be very minimal. I wouldn’t recommend storing them over 12 hours though. Hope this helps! I’ll be here if you have any other questions.
Hiii 😀
I am going to start a juice fast, once i have purchased all the ingredients i need.
Thank you for listing the shopping list, it saved me the job of figuring it all out.
1. Can i use the same recipes shown on the first row all week?
2. The groceries sell Cabbage Sliced Curly Kale (200g) cutted in small pieces. how many kale leaves will this equal to??? (i want to know how much 200g packets i should buy)
3. When you say 1 cucumber, does that mean 1 big cucumber, or will baby cucumbers suffice as 1?
4. Do you add water to each juice drink?
5. breakfast, lunch and dinner- does that mean you have to have 3 glasses of juice a day? If i choose to have 3 will that be okay? I want maximum weight loss!
Sorry for all the questions!!
I am going to aim for 14 days. Wish me luck. I will keep you updated!! : )
regards,
Sam
Sam, thanks for the comment and congrats on prepping for your 14 day juice fast! You can use whichever recipes you like, so yes, the same recipes shown on the first row will work out fine for the week.
When I use a Kale Leaf it’s basically a whole Kale stem. I would say each leaf/stem of kale could equal one cup chopped. Not sure on the conversion to grams. Now, you can also replace kale with spinach if it’s easier to convert for you.
As far as the cucumber, I generally use the big ones but you may be able to get away by using the baby cucumbers. Juice the cucumbers last that way you will have a better idea of how much juice you will get out of a small one compared to a big one. If you use a small cuke and find you still need more juice, then just add another one
I never add water to a juice drink unless I’m taking it with me. I’ll add just enough water to fill it to the top of my container.
If you want maximum weight loss, less isn’t better. It’s optimal to drink between 4-6 juices per day, each being between 16-20 ounces, with plenty of water in between. If you aren’t drinking enough juice your body goes into lock down mode and will be more likely to hold onto what it has. So make sure you are having a juice every time you feel hungry. After all, hunger is how your body tells you it needs more nutrients. Let your body be the judge of when it needs nutrients. Trust me, you will lose weight faster and healthier this way. I wish you the best of luck on your 14 day juice fast! I’ll be here if you have questions and please keep us updated by posting your fast in the forums! http://www.justonjuice.com/forum
I just did my shopping for a 7 day juice fast. I am wondering if there is any use for the greens of the beets. My fridge is over flowing and if I won’t be using the greens I will just chop them off and save just the beets themselves.
Heather, you can juice the greens of the beets. It’s personal preference. I usually don’t juice them but have on occasion.
Hi Donnie
I am on day four of the seven day juicing fast and on day 3 I had an unbearable headache, however I happened to be at a wellness workshop and the kinesiologist did some re balancing and some hydration and it has completely gone, however I am now left with a very sore back and legs they feel like lead and really ache. Last night I had to take a a pain killer which helped. They have been fine all morning but this afternoon it is back again. I know backache is usually related to kidneys. Have you any ideas or suggestions what I can do about this?
Ange
Ange, sorry to hear that. Headaches are very common within the first few days since your body is going through a massive detox. It’s safe to take tylenol or ibuprofen during this time. I have never experienced any issues related to back or legs during a fast. I would suggest a check up by the doctor to make sure everything is okay. Make sure you are drinking a lot of water throughout your day. This is very important! If you drink 16 ounces of juice, make sure you drink 16 ounces of water immediately afterwards, and another 16 ounces of water between juices. So try upping your water intake and if your problem still persists, then go see a doctor. I wish you the best Ange!
Hey Donnie, I was thinking of doing this juice plan. Is it ok to go for longer than the 7 days with this plan? I was thinking of doing it for maybe 3-4 weeks, is there any concerns I should look at if planning on doing it for more than 7 days?
Ryan, sure you can go longer! There are two people right now on the forums ( http://www.justonjuice.com/forum ) that are doing a 60 day juice fast. It may be a good idea to get weekly checkups by your doctor to ensure you’re okay during your fast. 3-4 weeks is a great goal to set but there is nothing to be concerned about. Check in with your doctor every 7-10 days and you will be fine! Good luck on your fast, I hope to see you in the forums! I’ll be here if you have any questions Ryan.
Hey, im thinking of trying this juice diet. I was wondering if you could maybe give me a base estimate of the cost to buy the ingredients?
Brandon, it comes out to be roughly $10 per day depending on what is in season, how much produce prices are, and where you purchase your produce at. You may want to just get enough for 3 days at a time though.
Hello!
I have a quick question: I’m looking to do this cleanse for 7 days but only have a blender. I’m new to juicing, so I think in the future I will buy a juicer, but I’m not ready to invest in one right away. I’m starting this regiment as more if a jump start to a diet and healthier eating habits as opposed to an actual “detox” so to speak. So I guess my question is, will I get the benefits of losing weight by using these recipes witph a blender and not a juicer? I do realize the juicer would be better, but I’m still curious. I am 5’4″ and 140lbs. Thank you very much!
Hi Ashleigh, and thanks for posting. You need a juicer to be able to take on the full effects and benefits of juicing. With a blender, it’s the same as eating the foods, and one meal for juicing is really too large to consume 4-6 times per day unless you juice it to remove the fibers. Refer to http://www.justonjuice.com/juicing-faq/#5 for a little more detail. You can get a nice, good quality juicer for as low as $59 from Amazon. They are even offering free shipping right now. http://www.justonjuice.com/juicers
Thanks Donnie!
I ended up finding a juicer to borrow from a friend…I live overseas so sometimes Amazon can take a while, and I’m really wanting to do the cleanse this week. Thanks very much for your advice!
–Ashleigh
Ashleigh! Congrats for getting everything to start your cleanse! Juicing is a life changing experience and I’ll be here if you need motivation or if you have any questions!
Hi Donnie,
I love your website! I am starting a juice fast for my 40th birthday! I would like to do longer fast for about 2 weeks. However during this time I will need to travel on business for 2 days. Any suggestions? Should I use the Naked drinks since I will not be able to juice or try to eat salads?
Tina, 2 weeks is a great goal! Do you have any Whole Foods stores near you? If you do, I would suggest you look for juices made by Suja. They are fresh pressed juices that will get the job done. Use Naked Juice as a last resort. I wish you the best of luck Tina! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Hi, I would like to know if I am able to do the 7 day juice fast even though I am breastfeeding. My son is 13 months and he eat solid foods and I breastfeed him in between.
Deena, thanks for your comment. The best way to know what is best for you and your baby is to check with your pediatrician. I only way I would think it would be okay is if you continued to take a prenatal vitamin during your fast. But for you and your baby specifically it’s best that you ask advice from your pediatrician as the problem I do see is that once you go on a fast, toxins are released from your body and may end up in your milk. So I would highly suggest talking with your doc to ensure a fast is going to be healthy for the both of you before making the decision to juice right now.
Thank you! I have lost 13 lbs in 13 days! I drink lots of water and have been running 2-4 miles the past 3 days. I am going to do another week.
Bethany, that is incredible! I bet you feel amazing right now! I’m happy for you and your accomplishments. Keep doing what you’re doing and the weight will keep coming off. It’s almost impossible to go back to eating solids when your getting the results that you are. I would love it if you posted your achievement on the JOJ facebook page for all to see! http://www.facebook.com/justonjuice
how much do you think you will lose in 7days? i have the nuturbullet does that work??
Ashley, I lost 12 pounds in my first week and another 8 in the second week. I’ve heard of people losing more than that, and some that lost less than that. It depends on how much you weigh to begin with too. A nutribullet won’t work because it’s not a juicer. It’s a blender/mixer and will not separate the pulp/fiber from the fruits and veggies. Take a look at this page http://www.justonjuice.com/juicers to get an idea of what to look for in a good juicer.
Hi, I was just wondering. Is the shopping list what is needed to make all six different juices for the 7 days? Or how have you worked it out?
Thanks
Yes Mel, the shopping list should get you through 4-6 drinks per day
Thanks Donnie
Anytime Mel! Let me know when you plan to start juicing, we may get another group fast set up.
My juicer instructions say not to put a banana through it since bananas do not contain juice, so I’m wondering about adding them to my juice in a blender. Would this be adding any more fiber than if I were to ‘juice’ it?
MW, it depends on what kind of juicer you have. If you have a masticating juicer I would suggest you don’t juice a banana. Centrifugal juicers however, can get a little bit of juice out of the banana. If you were to blend it, you would get all the fiber from it.
Hi, I’m planning on doing this 7 Day Plan as soon as I get my juicer and ingredients together. Thank you for all of your helpful information! I just have one question that might seem dumb but I’m wondering if I can still have my one cup of coffee in the morning? It may seem silly but I’m kind of hooked on my caffeine fix first thing in the day… I’ll still drink the warm lemon water however! Thank you again. :o)
Anonymouse, congrats on stepping up and doing the 7 Day Juice Fast! As for the coffee, I would suggest you don’t drink it, caffeine is one of the things that you are trying to detox out of your system. Another option is to drink only 1 cup in the morning for the first two days, and then taper down to a half of cup for the next two days, and then go the remaining three days without it. It’s also okay to take Tylenol or Ibuprofen if you get caffeine headaches.
I have a few questions about your grocery list and some of the quantities of different items. How many lbs is the bag of carrots your getting? How many oranges are in the bag your suggesting? Last but not least. How many heads of celery are in each bag?
Thanks for all the info!
JP, thanks for the question. As far as the quantities they will differ from time to time but as a rough estimate you should aim to get about 20 carrots in a bag, 6-12 oranges per bag, and 2 heads of celery per bag. Hope this helps.
I am going to keep juicing until I reach my goal.
Awesome Bethany! With that mentality I’m sure you will reach your goals very soon. Keep us posted!
Do you need to have a juicer or can you just blend it all together and drink it that way? Does it make a difference. I’ve been using the magic bullet but I’m not sure if it makes a difference. Thanks.
Lesley, you should have a juicer for this as a juicer removes the fibers from the fruits and vegetables. Removing the fiber is part of the fast as it gives your digestive system a rest and allows you to absorb all the nutrients right away. If you use a blender it’s almost the same as eating it raw because your still getting all the fibers along with the juice. If you need a juicer take a look at http://www.justonjuice.com/juicers to get an idea of what to look for. Also, on that page is a special for a nice Hamilton Beach Juicer from amazon for $59 with free shipping! It’s the same juicer I use. You can probably get it by Saturday or Monday if you order it today.
10 lbs! One week! Feeling awesome! Thanks for suggesting pre cutting veggies andstoring in fridge. Makes everything easier!
Congratulations Bethany! That is amazing! I’m so happy for you. Are you going to keep juicing past the one week or are you going to get back to solids now?
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for, I got my juicer and a book on juicing, but I needed a specific guide to get started, it helps when you have something to go by, I want to make sure to do it right… Thank you very much…
Sidra, congratulations on taking the first step in your juicing journey! I’ll be here if you have any questions. Let me know how you do throughout the day by posting follow ups on the forums or via twitter to @justonjuice.
Is there a substitute for celery? Celery gives me headaches
Andrell, celery is a great detoxifying veggie so try replacing it with cabbage. Some people can have a celery allergy and that will cause the headaches. Try cabbage and if that doesn’t cut it for you then try romaine lettuce. Good luck Andrell.
Hi there,
Thank you so much for posting this. I invested in a Breville Juicer and have been seeking a way to do a juice cleanse myself without buying one of those expensive cleanses. This is perfect and is actually very affordable. I noticed you said there are two breakfast, lunches and dinners to choose from, however some juice fasts include about 6 juices a day, are we supposed to drink all 6 each day?
Also, I just finished a 10 week running program and am now running 3 miles 3-4 times a week, would you recommend adding protein or would this be sufficient?
I lost the first 10 pounds easily and currently weigh about 163 and am 5’7, so I’m in the “overweight” BMI range and trying to lose those stubborn last 15 pounds to get back into a healthy weight.
Thanks again!
Allie
Allie, thanks for your comment. Congrats on losing that first 10 pounds! There are two breakfast, lunches, and dinners to give you some variety in your options. It’s ideal to have between 4 and 6 juices per day. There really isn’t a set number as each individual will start out differently and adjust to their own amount. On the 7 day juice fast plan I suggest 16-20 ounce servings at least four to six times per day. When you feel hungry, drink a juice. Don’t set times and limits, just drink when your hungry and as you feel the need to. If you are very active and physical you can add protein, but only use pure unflavored protein isolate. Remember, you get plenty of protein from veggies such as spinach, kale, and romaine lettuce. Good luck Allie, head over to the forums http://www.justonjuice.com/forum and post a date when you plan to get started under the “group fasts” forum. If you have any questions, I’ll be here.
hi.
This is great as i now know what i need to drink and what to buy. there r endless recipes out there that confuse you. thank u for sharing simple and limited practical recipes and option. Hope i shed weight. I have lost about 50 pounds but last 13 wont go.. hopefully this should help.
Swati, Congrats on losing 50 pounds! That’s a great accomplishment! Juicing will be a great way to lose that last little bit. I’m glad you found the site useful. Head over to the forums, there are a few group juice fasts starting this Monday and one starting next Monday if you are interested.
Hi,
I want to do a 100 day juice fast to lose weight and also to regain health. I am very serious and excited about this.
Do you have any suggestions? Should I be concerned about not taking in enough protein?
Thanks,
Hi Curious Cat. 100 days of juicing is doable, but I would suggest that you have weekly checkups with your doctor to ensure your health is okay during your 100 day juice fast. As far as protein, you will have enough protein from fresh veggies such as spinach, kale, and romaine lettuce. 100 days is no small feat, so I wish you the best of luck on your goals. Take lots of pictures and document everything from day one. You’ll be glad you did. I’ll be here if you have any questions. Good luck!
Thanks Donnie. I just got a checkup today and bought everything on your list except for the stuff for the tomato-based juice. I don’t like tomato drinks. I am starting tomorrow.
Should I only be drinking 3 juices a day or should I shoot for 5? How many ounces each time.
Thanks!
Curious Cat, that is great news! If you don’t like tomato based drinks then feel free to replace it with any other juice recipe on here, or get creative and experiment with one of your own. You should be drinking between 4 and 6 juices per day, each being 16 to 20 ounces. Make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day and in between juices and you’ll be fine. It would be great if you posted your progress on the forums when you get started
Thank you so much for the grocery list and plan!!!! I bought a juicer a few months ago, but became discouraged not really having recipes and a plan. I am heading to the store on tomorrow with plans to start on Monday!
Question: Is it okay to use Crystal Light?
Paula, congrats on taking the first steps towards you juicing journey! I’m glad you found what you needed to get started. You should head to the forums http://www.justonjuice.com/forum and join Gaurang who is also starting the 7 day juice fast on Monday. It’s good to have all the support you can get. As far as the Crystal Light I would say avoid it as it is not a raw fruit or veggie. Remember, you are trying to detox your system of anything that isn’t natural while on the fast. If you want the sweet taste from it you can juice a simple blend of fruits mixed with water. Try a blend of strawberries and carrots and dilute with water in place of the crystal light. Also, remember to drink plenty of water throughout the day between your juices. Good luck and I hope you hear back from you soon with how your first day went. I’ll be here if you have any questions Paula.
I’m thinking of doing the 7 day program, but my biggest problem is being able to juice at different times during the day. I was thinking I would have 6 juices a day (morning, mid-morning, lunch, mid-afternoon, dinner & mid-evening). Would it be OK to make all of the drinks for a day the night before and then cleaning the machine once after making all of them, or at least making the first 4 so I could bring them to work? Also, what about adding a protein powder to the juices…is that OK?
Hi Rob, it’s great to hear your going to do the 7 day plan. Originally when I first started I was going to do the same thing. I was going to make all my juices in advance so I didn’t have to clean the juicer multiple times. After I made my first juice, I realized that cleaning the machine was so simple and near as time consuming as I thought it would be. I did however make a juice first thing in the morning to drink before I left. Then I made two juices to take with me to work. So while you can make all your juices ahead of time I don’t really recommend it due to the fact that the longer a juice sits, the more it’s nutritional value declines. If you plan on doing 6 juices a day you could make your first one in the morning and drink it right away. Then you could make three or four to bring to work with you and make your last one at home.
You can add protein powder but I would only do that if you are working out or maintain a very active and physical lifestyle. Remember, you will get plenty of protein from vegetables like spinach, kale, and romaine. I actually have a recipe on the site called the Green Giant Juice that packs around 16g of protein. If you feel you must add protein make sure you are using pure unflavored protein isolate. It’s basically all protein without any of the additives that most protein powder contains. It would be great if you went to the forums http://www.justonjuice.com/forum and posted when you want to start juicing under the “group fasts” topic. I’m sure there are plenty of other people who are going to start a 7 day fast that might join up with you. If you have any questions I’ll be here Rob.
Before I started the detox my weight was 146. Today my weight is 137.8! I started my fast three days ago but on the first day I went out to dinner and did the juices. Thursday and Friday I did four juices. I have lost 8.2 pounds and feel great! The worst challenge is when I cook for my family and wanting chocolate. Good luck everyone! Also, I only walked for am hour with my dog on one day since starting the fast.
Congratulations!!! That’s amazing Bethany! I’m excited for you! 8.2 pounds is great for the first three days, I bet you lose another 10 pounds by next week if you stick with it. Don’t you feel super great right now? Just wait another few days and you’ll feel even better! You should head over to the forums and post this along with your goal so other people can see your progress. http://www.justonjuice.com/forum Congrats again Bethany!
Juicing while cooking for a family can be a challenge. It was tough but after the first week I fell into a good pattern of juicing while still cooking for my boys. As far as the chocolate or dessert cravings I have a few ideas that may help you. I’ll be writing an article on this soon enough. Juice some good fruits and even bananas. Put the juice in an ice cube tray with popsicle sticks and let them freeze. They turn out to be great treats when you have a sweet tooth. Or you can take em out while they are a little slushy and eat with a spoon. I made a few using strawberries, carrots, celery, and orange. It was a very refreshing treat. Enjoy!
Is it ok to drink herbal tea while on a juice fast? What about green tea?
Angela, it’s perfectly fine to drink Tea while on a juice fast. I would stay away from green tea though as the caffeine is something you want to detox your body of while on the juice fast.
Hi great article!! very helpful specially the recipes.. :). I am new to juicing and am planning to go on a juicing fast soon..had one question about it. Any advice on how to start eating again after the 7 day fast? I mean what to eat or what NOT to eat after the fast?
Thanks for the great article .
Gaurang, you bring up an excellent point. I am actually in the process of writing an article on how to get back to normal eating after a juice fast. The best way to do that is to start by replacing one of your juice meals with a meal consisting of fruits and vegetables for the first three days. This gives your body time to adapt to whole foods again by feeding it the same stuff you’ve been juicing. After three days go to two meals of fruits and vegetables per day along with one protein such as a chick breast. By the end of the week you will be able to have 3-5 healthy meals per day. I also suggest keeping your portion sizes small at about the size of one and a half fists per meal. Just stay away from junk food, candy, late night snacks, and don’t over indulge yourself when you come off the the fast. I hope this helped, check back later this week for an in depth article on how to start eating whole foods again after a juice fast. I’ll be here if you have questions Gaurang.
Thanks! Yeah that makes sense I had something similar in mind :). Am planning to go on juice fasting starting this monday! Super excited.
Awesome Gaurang! Congrats on starting a juice fast! Head over to the forums and there is a section called group juice fasts. Post your juice fast start date and see if anyone else is interested in starting a juice fast this Monday with you. I’ll be here if you have any questions.
On day 2 now. Day 1 was too easy actually. But day 2 is tough. I am very hungry today. Is it because I used mostly fruits in my drinks yesterday? I researched some more today and learned that I should be using most veggies compared to fruits (80/20 ratio). But the fruits taste so much better. Can I continue to make my shakes most of fruits, or at least 50/50…or does it have to be 80/20 in order to get the full impact of the cleansing and diet?
I love this 7day juice detox. However I work 7am-3pm mon-fri, I also work outside with no access to a refrigerator… i guess i could make like 3 for the whole day but i dont want to lose alot of nutrients…any suggestions?
Ed, thanks for the post. Is it possible for you to bring a small cooler or ice chest with you? If you could do that you’d be set. Just make your first one in the morning and drink it. Then make another 2-3 to bring with you. You will have some nutritional loss but not enough to cause concern. Just make sure your thermoses are air tight and they are stored in your cooler with ice (if you can bring one). When I was bringing juice with me to work I would top the thermos off with water so it was completely air tight and sealed. I couldn’t taste a difference in them even after 6 hours. Good luck and let me know what you come up with.
Sounds great, a small cooler is definitely doable. I was also wondering if you’ve ever experimented with wheat grass? I have read countless articles claiming wheat grass to be extremely good for your body.
Ed, I have had wheat grass in the past. It’s best put through a masticating juicer though as our usual centrifugal juicers don’t extract that much juice from them. Wheat grass is very healthy for you, but it tastes like… grass! Might be good added into a juice with other fruits and veggies but it’s a little harsh when taken by itself.
I am so excited! My juicer has arrived and I have all the fruits and veggies! I am starting tomorrow. The juicer I bought is a slow masticating one. It might let a little fiber through. Should I worry? Also, how much juice are we to drink at one meal? Thank you for the shipping list and easy layout!
That’s great Bethany! I’m exited for you! With a masticating juicer you will get more juice than one would get with a centrifugal juicer. So you might have to lessen a few of the recipes and be sure not to put banana through your masticating juicer. A masticating juicer will extract more juice but will take longer to juice and clean. That shouldn’t be a problem though, just take a little extra time and your juices will turn out superb! Your best bet is to stay within 16-20 ounces per drink followed up with at least 12 ounces of water. Congratulations on setting your goals and taking that first step towards achieving them! I’ll be here if you have any questions throughout your juicing journey. Also, take before and after pictures of yourself, I wish I had done that when I first started.
ive never bought kale before…does walmart sell it? is it better to buy organic produce rather than regular produce?
Walmart might have Kale, I’m not 100% sure though. Organic produce is the better choice if it’s available. I choose organic because it tends to yield a much better taste to me. Sometimes organic produce will give more juice depending on what’s in season and where it’s from. We have a thing called “Market on the move” here in Arizona, and if you get there early enough you can get around 60 pounds of produce for $10. It’s good, organic, local grown produce too! Also check around your area and see if any Farmers Markets are around. We have a few that open early and close around lunch time. The Farmers Market is where the local farmers get together to sell their produce to the public. It’s a really good deal and it’s fun to see what everyone has.
I have so many questions?! We will be juicing for two…and it will be a seven day cleanse/ fast…how do we know how much or many oz to make for each? Do you have a twitter or Instagram that talks about juicing?
Thank you Lilly, welcome to JustOnJuice! I’m always open to help answer questions. Feel free to post or email me anytime. As far as how many ounces, I usually go between 16-20 ounces of juice per serving and have 4-6 servings per day. I’ll be posting more recipes throughout the week so check back often and see whats new!
Wow this is exactly what we have been looking for! Starting out and figuring out exactly what types of fruits and vegs to buy is hard! Tank you so much! Please post more recipes as I’m sure I will return to view more info from you! Thanks again!
Do you have a recommended juicer for this? Is there anything lost by using a blender?
Luisa, thank you for your post. It’s best to use a juicer due to the fact that a juicer will separate the fibers from the juices whereas a blender will not. You want to separate the fibers so your body is getting nothing but the juice. In doing this you are giving your digestive system a rest allowing it to absorb nutrients and phytonutrients without having to use energy to digest all those fibers. That energy in turn is given back to you instead of used to digest those fibers. When using a blender you are including all of the fibers and it’s no different than eating solid veggies and fruits. So you should only use a juicer if you plan to go on a juice fast. If you don’t have a juicer, don’t worry… I have an article that goes into detail about what you need in a juicer along with recommendations and links to juicers I feel are perfect fits. You can read it here at http://www.justonjuice.com/juicers
Hello, my husband and I are going to try the 7 day plan. We are on day one and as I am new to juicing,had a quick question. Are the recipes listed 1 serving?, I couldn’t believe how much juice there really was!
Congrats on starting your 7 day juice fast Cathy! The actual juice you get may vary depending on what juicer and type of juicer you are using. For me, the recipes put out roughly between 16-20 ounces and are meant as individual servings. If it’s too much juice, start by halving your cucumbers as they tend to add the most juice. But if your making a drink for two then feel free to add a little more of each ingredient to get enough juice to fill up the both of you. After a few days you will start to get your own system down as to how much juice you can expect based on the quantity of ingredients you are using. I wish you both the best of luck on your juicing journey. Stick with it and you will both hit your goals! I’m here if you have any questions.
Thank you for this site! Just copied down all the recipes and will shop tomorrow. VERY nice to have a plan to follow.
Didn’t see beets in any of the recipes, but know enough about juicing to incorporate here and there …
Just thought you would know, in case you left them out by mistake.
Thanks again!
xoxo,
Emma
Thank you Emma, beets are in the sunset passion recipe. It’s great to have a plan to follow and you are spot on about incorporating here and there. The plan is just a guideline to follow while improvising to make it “your” plan! I wish you the best of luck in your juicing journey!
Hi,
Say you go to work for 8hrs during the weekday. Can you make your juice in the morning and store it in the fridge at work till you need it? Or will the nutrients diminish over time if not drunk rightaway?
Anony, you can most certainly make juices in the morning to take with you to work. Make sure they are in air tight containers and fill them to the top to eliminate any air inside the container. Store them in a fridge and drink when you’re hungry. It’s best to drink your juices right away but we can’t just bring our juicers to work. Although you will lose some nutritional benefits the longer they sit, you will still get the benefits of healthy juicing if you make them ahead of time and bring them with you.
I am a type 2 diabetic. Would it be better if I skipped the fruit? Am concerned about sugar spikes.
Hi Trudy and thanks for the post, you pose an important question. Before you decide to do a juice fast you should speak with your doctor. It’s important to not only get a doctors advice but it’s also especially important to discuss how to adjust any medications you may be taking while on your juice fast. You also may want to consider juicing plus eating one meal a day as the extra fiber from the whole vegetables and fruits will help to keep your blood sugar steady. A few tips to keep in mind if you do juice are:
I’m not a doctor so I strongly urge you to seek out the advice of a medical practitioner before you jump into juicing. After all, your health is what’s important and I want you to have facts and knowledge before you make a decision that impacts your health. With that being said, I hope you find the answers you are looking for and are able to start juicing! Please keep in touch and let me know when you start your juice fast Trudy.
Thank you so much! I am excited to get started! Will keep you updated!
You’re welcome Trudy, enjoy and congrats on starting your juicing experience! I look forward to hearing of your results!
Hey! My husband and I are gonna do this this week. I notice there are 2 recipes per meal. Does that mean you will be consuming 6 different juice meals per day? Or is it 3 juice meals a day and you get to choose which recipe you’d like? Just want to be clear! Thanks for posting this! Very excited to try it!!
The 2 different juices are so you have some variety. I do suggest you drink between 4-6 juices per day as you get hungry. You don’t have to set a time for when you should juice either. Your body will tell you when it’s time to have another juice. Enjoy! Also, try out the Banana Boost Juice Recipe, it’s my fav! Good luck and please keep me posted on your juice fast!
I have been doing the juice thing for 3 days. My stool is a pine green. Is this normal?
Candy, congrats on a full 3 days! That’s awesome! As far as green stool this is normal for around 3 days. Since most of your juices are green juices, your stool will be green. The same goes if you consumed only beets for three days, your stool would be violet colored. Another reason it’s pine green is that your body may not be absorbing all of the chlorophyll from your juices. It’s part of the fast and is normal since you are taking in a whole lot of vitamins and nutrients. The excess gets put out into waste. During the first three days your body works to clear out your intestines and digestive system. After a few days there won’t really be anything in your digestive system to digest since your taking in straight juice and nothing else. How long do you plan on juicing for? At three days your just getting over the hard part and it’s easy riding from here on out.
Hey, I don’t know a ton about nutrition, but do any of these ingredients have protein? Isn’t it unsafe to be on a diet without protein? Or is this just a flush, and 7 protein free days are okay?
Anon you most certainly should have protein in your diet. The protein in these recipes come from vegetables such as spinach and kale. Even carrots, oranges, blueberries and a few other ingredients have a little bit of protein. Protein doesn’t only come in forms of meat but is also abundant in raw vegetables.
Another good source of protein is Romain Lettuce. It has around 8-9g per head. Here’s a juice drink that has around 16g of protein.
http://www.justonjuice.com/green-giant-juice/
You can check the nutritional value of the vegetables at places such as caloriecount.com or nutritiondata.com. Enjoy.
Thank you so much! I didn’t know there was protein in those things! Thank you for the recipe!
You are very welcome Anon! Welcome to JustonJuice and Juice Fasting!
It helps to know a little something about protein. Protein is made of of 9 amino acids.
Meat has whole protein. All 9 amino acids are linked and your protein is set.
Different vegetables have all different kinds of the amino acids. So by eating plenty of mixed vegetables, you add up all your 9 amino acids and your protein intake is as good as if you were eating meat.
I hope this makes sense and helps you understand
Excellent way to break it down Marley!
Rachel and Gunjan, thanks for pointing out that beets and cucumbers were not on the list. Last week I cleaned up the list and they must have been left out. Fixed! Thank you!
Rachel, if you’re not a fan of beets I would suggest you replace them with carrots. Since the recipe already calls for carrots, simply add some more carrots. Experiment with it and let me know how it turns out. Enjoy!
You forgot to add beets and cucumbers in the list. Its a great cleanse. Thanks again.
Hi. I notice cucumbers and beets in your recipes, but not on your shopping list. Just an FYI in case you want to make adjustments.
(Also, I hate beets–is there a good substitute?)
This is exactly what we have been looking for! Some of the folks in our office have been talking about juicing and looking for an easy system for a week or so. Now we are going to try it. Many thanks:-)
I tried it and loved it! I also like the fact that I didn’t have to sit down and figure out the shopping list. Thanks.
Thanks gunjan! I found one of the hardest things was planning what I need to get and how much I need to get. I was worried I would have to go to the store every day to pick up produce. After a while you will start to figure out what you need based on your preferences and you won’t even need a list. Glad you liked having the shopping list though, it’s a real help for someone just starting out. I plan on making another list in the near future for different recipes. Thanks and happy juicing!
How much weight will I lose?
Well, that depends on how much you weigh and how long you juice for. Take a look at the forum ( http://www.justonjuice.com/forum ) and get an idea of what people currently juicing are losing to give you an idea of what to expect.