Hi everyone, first off I would like to thank you for this site and the 7 day plan, having a shopping list and a menu is great to get started, and congratulations to everyone doing/starting/maintaining juicing, having now started I can appreciate the dedication it takes.
I am 26, I have been trying to lose weight for ages with no success so far, but I am feeling positive and motivated with juicing.
I also suffer from Seronegative Arthritis and arthritic psoriasis throughout my body since I was 9.
Its no excuse for my weight but I am hoping juicing can pump my body with nutrients to help the symptoms.
My goal is to get down to a weight where I can exercise without so much weight stressing my joints, then start a new lifestyle of healthy solids and juice.
Hers a breakdown of my juicing days so far.
Day 1
To be honest a terrible day, constant headaches and nausea, keep in mind that I WAS a caffeine freak,
coffee, energy drinks ect, so boil the most of the day to withdrawals from that.
Normal bowl movements
Day 2
Heaps better, dont feel bloated, stomach feels lite(not hungry) but a good feeling. Minor headache but nothing to complain about.
Minimal bowl movement.
Day 3
Woke up feeling positive and had a sense of achievements as I didnt know I had the willpower to last even a day, had a juiced lemon with water, headed to the gym(45 mins treadmil, paced walked at a steep incline, 15 mins cool down and stretch) Hunger has been not an issue at all, more the mental hunger got to me at the end of the night but sorted that out with a strong beet root juice.
Even less bowl movements. Urinating often.
Day 4(today)
Juiced lemon and water. Hit the gym for some lite cardio 30mins and core 25 mins.
Getting nervous today as I dont want to get my hopes up for when I hit the scale.
Dont want to expect too much but want to expect enough to keep me motivated.
But feeling really good on the inside, hard to explain but just feel...healthy.
Had a few questions regarding gym though, would it be okay to take a thermogenic(Makes you sweat and boosts your energy) in the morning before gym? I dont want to negatively effect my juicing.
I am going for a 2 week juice fast, but was wondering if during the second week would it be okay to add pure whey protein isolate to my juices to increase the protein while gyming as I would like to start doing weight, Im not intending to build but rather to get a full body workout.
Last question is Im abit worried about my bowl movements been so infrequent.
Sorry for the long story but feels good to share.
Time for me to have my Romaine lettuce, spinach, cucumber and pineapple Juice with just a hint of ginger breakfast for champions.
PS I live in New Zealand, if anyone can recommend a protein powder thats found here that would be great.
Thank you again
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