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Well I'm leaving for a quick weekend trip. Still brought the juicer but it will be tough. If I cave in, it won't be junk and I'll restart. No scale either so let's see how much weight I loose.
blacklabel
08-12-2013, 08:21
My weekend of food and booze came and went. I put on 5.5 pounds in two days and feel like hell. I started today off with a juice and will have a salad for lunch and another juice this evening. It's hard to believe that I used to do this to myself constantly. It's no wonder I felt like walking death all of the time.
My weekend of food and booze came and went. I put on 5.5 pounds in two days and feel like hell. I started today off with a juice and will have a salad for lunch and another juice this evening. It's hard to believe that I used to do this to myself constantly. It's no wonder I felt like walking death all of the time.
After you do a fast it makes what you do and how you do more obvious than it was before.
Checking in... well i did cave in, but I am not disappointed. I am proud of myself for lasting this long, GOOD thing is i did not drink any soda! My wife caught the most fish so we had a fish fry, me being the cook I couldn't resist having some fried fish, then a little bit of steak. But like blacklabel said, it tasted wonderful but i felt so bloated afterwards.
I am now back to jucing, only gained 4 lbs. Keep your head up and keep juicing!
Checking in... well i did cave in, but I am not disappointed. I am proud of myself for lasting this long, GOOD thing is i did not drink any soda! My wife caught the most fish so we had a fish fry, me being the cook I couldn't resist having some fried fish, then a little bit of steak. But like blacklabel said, it tasted wonderful but i felt so bloated afterwards.
I am now back to jucing, only gained 4 lbs. Keep your head up and keep juicing!
Only gained 4lbs? Once you're off the juice fast and see how hard those pounds are to lose it won't seem like a little deal anymore. Trust me, savor those 4lbs lost and work the juice fast because when you get done it's a whole new world of trying to lose weight.
ChadAmberg
08-12-2013, 13:28
Can't remember if we're boycotting living social or not but they do have a juicer special today:
https://www.livingsocial.com/products/us/35021-700-watt-juicer-by-e-ware?afsrc=1&ref=XD-0532d354-6e05-40eb-98b4-0d1bbb2422fa
Can't remember if we're boycotting living social or not but they do have a juicer special today:
https://www.livingsocial.com/products/us/35021-700-watt-juicer-by-e-ware?afsrc=1&ref=XD-0532d354-6e05-40eb-98b4-0d1bbb2422fa
E-Ware? Pass. Why not pay ten bucks more for one of the best reviewed juicers available?
I haven't juiced for about a week now, but I'm holding steady at 304, 19 pounds lost. I need to start back up, but needed a break. I've certainly modified my eating, both in quantity and quality, and that seems to be OK. I'll get a burger or grilled chicken wrap, but no fries or sodas, I haven't had a soda since starting this. I'll also eat much smaller quantities of things, and try to avoid bad stuff as much as I can. Haven't lost any lately, but haven't gone up any either.
Yesterday was my last day - 26 days total...a few days shy of the intended 30 I had planned. I simply got bored with it but am intrigued by how easy it ended up being (thanks be to the daily teaspoon of cayenne in the juice!). Now that my garden is really starting to produce, I'll be eating it as-is rather than juiced. During my time on a juice-only menu I lost 4 pounds.
I ran enough kale through the juicer (Hurom "slow juicer") this morning to make 32oz of juice as the garden is producing more of it than I can contend with but I think it's time to supplement the juice with some actual whole vege's rather than just juice, I don't know how much more I would have achieved by staying on it longer....another month, another 4 pounds? not sure.
Yesterday was my last day - 26 days total...a few days shy of the intended 30 I had planned. I simply got bored with it but am intrigued by how easy it ended up being (thanks be to the daily teaspoon of cayenne in the juice!). Now that my garden is really starting to produce, I'll be eating it as-is rather than juiced. During my time on a juice-only menu I lost 4 pounds.
I ran enough kale through the juicer (Hurom "slow juicer") this morning to make 32oz of juice as the garden is producing more of it than I can contend with but I think it's time to supplement the juice with some actual whole vege's rather than just juice, I don't know how much more I would have achieved by staying on it longer....another month, another 4 pounds? not sure.
You did nothing but juice for 26 days and lost only 4lbs? That doesn't seem right.
Great-Kazoo
08-12-2013, 16:48
Starting Weight: 293.5
Current Weight: 264.9
Previous Weight: 268.4
Lost since yesterday: 3.5
Total Weight lost: 28.6
Most Weight lost: 28.6
Lowest Weight: 264.9
Lost since fast: N/A
I hit 264.9 this morning and promptly broke the fast with a nibble of bacon and followed that up with a juice. To be honest, the bacon tasted like ass. I'm ready for a salad for lunch.
Stop buying grocery store bacon. We buy nitrate / sugar free med and thick cut from a place in erie / louisville.
You did nothing but juice for 26 days and lost only 4lbs? That doesn't seem right.
Bear in mind, I'm a lifelong vegan at 46 years of age. I've never had a glass of milk, an egg, a Big-Mac, bacon, a steak, or fried chicken. I do a 4.5 mile hike every afternoon that has a 1,200' elevation gain...in under an hour, daily. I didn't really 'give up' a lot by being on a juice diet, I merely drank my food instead of chewing it. Yes, I cut out some carbs but the only thing I really lusted after was a handful of cashews or almonds, which I tend to have on many days.
I'm off the juice diet now and dinner tonight: a kale salad with a few tomatoes. I wasn't hankering for a steak while on the juice diet - it's hard to miss what you have never had :)
It was a fun challenge that amused my wife but I think 26 days is enough to cover my needs.
I wasn't hankering for a steak while on the juice diet - it's hard to miss what you have never had :)
What are the chances of you having a steak just for the heck of it? Nearly 50 years of never eating meat and I feel like you probably wouldn't like it anyway.
What are the chances of you having a steak just for the heck of it? Nearly 50 years of never eating meat and I feel like you probably wouldn't like it anyway.
As odd as it likely sounds, there's a bit of a psychological barrier there. I suspect a steak would be a very alien texture/consistency to me but I've yet to test that theory. It does not bother me, in the least, when someone sitting next to me orders the entire carnivore menu, nor do I have any desire to convince anyone to adopt my dietary oddities. I was raised this way and some things are just engrained at this point. I've yet to experience any 'downside' to it (I've run a full marathon in 2:38:55 so it's not like there's a fitness drawback) and have had a fairly normal life, I just tend to order the salad and baked potato when with a group that goes to a steak house :)
Totally understand. Lots of people perceive foods in different ways, even having eaten them. If you've never had a steak, there is zero reason for you to ever want to try one. I didn't like steak till after I was 21. I could never tell what the big deal was. Anyway, I won't derail the diet thread. Back to people posting up weight loss numbers. That's what we're really here for.
Alright, I'm lost on options choices. Supposedly Macy's has some sale saturday for 25% off juicers (or everything?) Not sure if everything online is available in store. But any pointers on what to look at in the around 150 or under category? (IE I don't think I'm game for $330 pro versions.) I see the Brevilles, but thought some of the others similiar priced (and even as low as like $60) were on the good list?
http://www1.macys.com/shop/kitchen/juicers?id=7583&edge=hybrid&cm_sp=us_catsplash_kitchen-_-row7-_-Juicers
Day 24 since breaking the juice fast check-in:
Starting Weight: 290.8
Current Weight: 263.6
Previous Weight: 264.8
Lost since yesterday: 1.2
Total Weight lost: 27.8
Most Weight lost: 27.8
Lowest Weight: 263.6
Lost since fast: 3.8
I haven't done an update for a while although I've been tracking daily and keeping up with the diet and exercise so I'm not sure on the days but I'm thinking 24 since I broke the fast. I continue to lose weight but it's at a much slower pace now and the little things play more of a part as some days I will go up a pound or two and then other days I go down a pound or two. With adding more walk into my days I notice that the down days appear to be more consistent. Go figure, more exercise equals more fat burnt. lol At any rate my weight is now my new low and it looks like that's going to keep trending downward so there's no reason to include the lowest weight stats in the update figures since I added that when I ended the fast as I started to gain a few pounds to track what my low was so I could get back to it. It feels good to be losing weight while eating food. I haven't strayed from the diet plan and still feel like I could't have done this w/o the juice fast.
Grant H.
08-16-2013, 14:05
Just found this thread.
I have done the juice diet as well. I haven't done the full 60 day version yet, but I now do somewhere between 3-7 days once a month.
As a result I watch what I eat more carefully, because I can feel a difference when I eat poorly. I don't feel as good, have the energy, or sleep as well as when I eat appropriately.
So far I am down ~30lbs, and I intend to kick it up a notch over the winter when I have more down time. It's hard to stay on track foodwise when I am on the road or eating out of gas stations in the oilfield.
I also notice that I don't yoyo on my weight doing this like I used to with other attempts at getting back into shape. Even when I can't eat properly I don't gain a lot of what I've lost back, which is nice.
So much work left to go... Holy crap do I miss my metabolism from playing sports in HS just 10 years ago.
I got the Storebound "Dash" at Macy's. I'd put $100 that it was made by the same factory as the Breville's. , just rebranded like you see in a lot of other equipment. (Lyman and HF ultrasonic cleaner as an example.)
Have to exchange it already as I opened it up and the thing was a fucking used return that still had little chunks of food in it. Doesn't bother me so much as just not knowing what abuse the other people put through it.
I had a question for some of my first juicings.
A: How thick a rind can go through? IE for zucchini/cucumber, should those be shelled first?
B: What's with the love of ginger I see in so many things? I don't think I could stand a concentrated blast of that in anything I drink.
I think since I first posted in this thread, I've actually dropped my 5lb goal weight. Wondering if I should almost add weight before I get my gf to do the diet with me. (She's the one that needs it.)
The garden is in full-swing now and thus although I'm no longer on 100% juice, I tend to have a glass of vege juice each morning - all that kale/tomato/pepper/chard isn't going to just disappear unless I consume it somehow!
I think one big upside of this is how it might influence what I plant next year...
B: What's with the love of ginger I see in so many things? I don't think I could stand a concentrated blast of that in anything I drink.
You can get too much of anything, be it ginger or chocolate covered donuts, but some things make green organic vege juice more palatable. For me it was a teaspoon of cayenne per 32oz of liquid but others opt for ginger. We did ginger in this mornings batch and may have overdone it a tad but it's (in our case) simply a way of spicing things up and making it not taste like you are drinking emulsified lawn clippings.
Have a feeling that I'd like the grass clippings over drinking a spicy slurry. I hate bloody mary/old fashioned v8.
Going to try today bizzare odds and ends. Tomatoe, Squash, cucumber, apple and maybe some other ends laying around.
blacklabel
08-20-2013, 14:58
A: How thick a rind can go through? IE for zucchini/cucumber, should those be shelled first?
I washed all of my produce, cut it into manageable pieces and stuffed it in the juicer. That includes 3-4 whole cucumbers at a time. If it's a decent juicer, it shouldn't have any problems with it.
B: What's with the love of ginger I see in so many things? I don't think I could stand a concentrated blast of that in anything I drink.
The primary juice I drank was Mean Green which calls for ginger. It tastes kind of off without the ginger.
I'm at 263 after a couple weekends of debauchery and am planning on sticking to my meal plan (chicken breast, ground beef and a crap ton of salad) and juicing once per day.
Well, the girlfriend loved it though I didn't get her to finish a whole cup. (We had just had dinner/coffee). I however found it appaling.
Zuchini/tomatoes of diff types/blueberry/apple/whitegrape/little celery/something I can't remember.
This morning at parents. Zuchini/carrots/pineapple and mango/romaine lettuce/onion. Also gross. Very well could be the onion, but I'm thinking I can't stomache the zuchini which I've always hated.
Was there a good one stop shop for reading more about juicing. IE how much to drink, how much water, good combo's. (She asked corn and I said no way not that great for you at all.)
Idea is I'm going to try her on 1-2 months of juice diet for breakfast/dinner and some kind of fairly healthy lunch at work. Maybe high fiber since I won't get her pure juice. Find some other healthy simple meat cuts or snacks she can have. Aside from maybe dropping 20 or so lbs on her, hoping that I can get her to have a taste/craving/lifestyle change with it. (I've had very poor luck with just modifying it by itself, she can't tolerate oatmeal/whole oats, very picky meat eater. (Hates chicken)).
blacklabel
08-21-2013, 10:03
The best resource out there is rebootwithjoe.com.
I'd try to get here to just do 30 days straight or juice. Doing that has completely changed my tastes and I eat pretty much nothing but whole foods now with a ton chicken, ground beef and steak. I avoid carbs like the plague and my weight loss is still going strong.
Well, the girlfriend loved it though I didn't get her to finish a whole cup. (We had just had dinner/coffee). I however found it appaling.
Zuchini/tomatoes of diff types/blueberry/apple/whitegrape/little celery/something I can't remember.
This morning at parents. Zuchini/carrots/pineapple and mango/romaine lettuce/onion. Also gross. Very well could be the onion, but I'm thinking I can't stomache the zuchini which I've always hated.
Was there a good one stop shop for reading more about juicing. IE how much to drink, how much water, good combo's. (She asked corn and I said no way not that great for you at all.)
Idea is I'm going to try her on 1-2 months of juice diet for breakfast/dinner and some kind of fairly healthy lunch at work. Maybe high fiber since I won't get her pure juice. Find some other healthy simple meat cuts or snacks she can have. Aside from maybe dropping 20 or so lbs on her, hoping that I can get her to have a taste/craving/lifestyle change with it. (I've had very poor luck with just modifying it by itself, she can't tolerate oatmeal/whole oats, very picky meat eater. (Hates chicken)).
Why are you just throwing things into a juicer willy nilly and then wondering why it tastes like ass? You don't cook meals with that many ingredients that way, do you? Just find some recipes online that contain things you would like and start there. There's plenty of good info in this thread with recipes and websites to find additional info and Google & YouTube are your friend for all things juice fast. Eating ANYTHING at all isn't a juice fast.
Just to give it a try that's why. All that matters is she liked it. Like I said I hate some of the main ingredients so not surprised. (Not a big fan of non ketchup tomatoes either).
I can see if she'd take some bottled stuff for work, but based on other peoples replies 2/3 meals juice sounds good enough to me. She's not 300 lbs like some of you were so not quite seeking such dramatic results. Really it could cause 0 lb loss by itself, but as long as it works as a tool to wean her off her usual crap diet.
Just to give it a try that's why. All that matters is she liked it. Like I said I hate some of the main ingredients so not surprised. (Not a big fan of non ketchup tomatoes either).
I can see if she'd take some bottled stuff for work, but based on other peoples replies 2/3 meals juice sounds good enough to me. She's not 300 lbs like some of you were so not quite seeking such dramatic results. Really it could cause 0 lb loss by itself, but as long as it works as a tool to wean her off her usual crap diet.
I'm not saying it's not a juice fast as a negative thing. Any changing of lifestyle for the positive is a good thing. But the benefits you get from doing a full juice fast will never be realized. You're basically doing a real low calorie diet which means you will likely be physically hungry 24/7 for the duration. When you do a juice fast you are only physically hungry for the first 3-4 days. This means that your body will switch to converting stored fat to Ketones (think calories & fuel) to burn in place of the calories you would normally take from food. You will burn some fat not doing a fast but it won't be as high because your body will always be bouncing between starvation mode and ketosis. Starvation mode means it doesn't burn fat and stores whatever it gets it's hands on from the food you do take in. It's complicated but like I said, anything that's a change for the positive in lifestyle is for the better but to do a full juice fast if you're going to do it is best. You'll get the best results and have the least problems this way.
blacklabel
08-21-2013, 15:21
Just to give it a try that's why. All that matters is she liked it. Like I said I hate some of the main ingredients so not surprised. (Not a big fan of non ketchup tomatoes either).
I can see if she'd take some bottled stuff for work, but based on other peoples replies 2/3 meals juice sounds good enough to me. She's not 300 lbs like some of you were so not quite seeking such dramatic results. Really it could cause 0 lb loss by itself, but as long as it works as a tool to wean her off her usual crap diet.
You said she has 20lbs to lose? Just go paleo and get her in a gym, not on a treadmill but lifting.
She won't lift. She's very obstinate PITA. Granted I think diet is most important. Some weights wont matter when taco bell is a staple.
She won't lift. She's very obstinate PITA. Granted I think diet is most important. Some weights wont matter when taco bell is a staple.
Agreed. Look into something like Crossfit for both of you. It's incredible and one of the best motivators is your significant other when it comes to getting healthy.
She won't lift. She's very obstinate PITA. Granted I think diet is most important. Some weights wont matter when taco bell is a staple.
Like Jer said, find a program that you both enjoy and can help each other stay on track or find her a friend that wants to go too. Having a partner to push you, keep you accountable and make it fun is the key to it all.
spittoon
08-21-2013, 17:53
I have done a beer and liquor diet...
Or is that just called a bender? as long as this thread has been around I have been on both lost 100 lbs and a liver[Beer]
blacklabel
08-21-2013, 18:51
Like Jer said, find a program that you both enjoy and can help each other stay on track or find her a friend that wants to go too. Having a partner to push you, keep you accountable and make it fun is the key to it all.
I used to think that but found that we'd both just fall of the wagon. I've had the most successful 2 months of my life from a diet standpoint because I quit giving a crap about what anyone else was doing.
I used to think that but found that we'd both just fall of the wagon. I've had the most successful 2 months of my life from a diet standpoint because I quit giving a crap about what anyone else was doing.
That's because one of you wasn't into it so the opposite is true. If you can BOTH get your hearts into it though you're good to go because when one is having a 'I don't feel like..' attitude the other one can push them and you'll alternate. You do have to decide though that if you can't convince the other one no matter what though that you're still going to continue. If you do this then it shouldn't be any different than doing it yourself since you'll never fall off the wagon. It's just nice to have that added support & drive.
We made the Mean Green Juice the other day. We rejuiced all the left overs three times to get about 1/2 cup extra juice. Pain, but worth it if you have the time. Then my wife made some juice out of fruits for our daughter. She took all that left over stuff and threw it into the blender with some ice to make it a smoothie. It was pretty bitter so we just put a bunch of honey in it. That sweetened it up nicely and I ate that for breakfast today (and an omelet).
Anyway, Jer, since you can edit the thread, any way you could find all the recipes that have been posted and put them onto the first post? A few of them are on page 8. I'm about to try the first V8 recipe (the one you had) for breakfast tomorrow. Juice on.
Day 46ish since breaking the juice fast check-in:
Starting Weight: 290.8
Current Weight: 259.4
Previous Weight: 261.0
Lost since yesterday: 1.6
Total Weight lost: 31.4
Lost since fast: 8.0
I haven't done an update for a while but today marked two milestones in my progress so I thought I would post an update for those following. I finally broke into the 30lb's for lost weight and into the 250's for total weight. It's been smaller amounts of progress since the juice fast (I lost less than 4lbs the entire month of August) and some days I'm a little heavier and some days a little lower. The weight loss is a lot more typical now than it was on a juice fast where not every day is a homerun but if you stick to the plan it works in the long term. I'm still sticking with my healthier eating and still don't have cravings for the awful types of food that I used to. Hopefully I just keep on this path and keep shedding pounds. Unlike during the time I did the juice fast I've had more time to take it all in now and it's weird to think that I was nearly 300lbs just a few months ago.
How do you feel though? A lot of you guys lost at least 10 lbs, but is that enough that you notice? Do other people notice? Can you tell with your clothes? Go ahead and celebrate a little and tell us how great it feels to be down the weight. What does your wife think of your progress?
Congratulations by the way.
How do you feel though? A lot of you guys lost at least 10 lbs, but is that enough that you notice? Do other people notice? Can you tell with your clothes? Go ahead and celebrate a little and tell us how great it feels to be down the weight. What does your wife think of your progress?
Congratulations by the way.
I feel great. I wouldn't say I feel amazingly better but I think I feel a little bit better. I haven't really stopped to think about it because I'm far from my goal yet. I never really was down own energy though so it's hard to say. My energy levels are pretty much the same regardless of sleep amount or whatever. I'm weird like that. We're able to walk a lot more now than we were before I started too so we take the dogs for at least a 45min walk once or twice a day. I'm starting to get excited about dropping a little bit more weight so I can start some Crossfit. My joints should be able to take it once I start throwing that kind of stuff after I lose a little bit more weight. Then I'm thinking the pounds will melt off baring any unforeseen injuries.
I noticed that my clothes started fitting differently the first few days since I was losing so much weight so quickly. Now I'm getting to the point where my shorts might be too loose. I'm several notches tighter on my belt too. I have a feeling I'm going to have to invest in some new clothes sooner than later. I'll probably be carrying IWB exclusively now to take up the extra slack on the belt & shorts. Where I really notice it is in some pictures I just looked at earlier today from a while back. Wow was I fat. I mean, I'm still fat but my face was round. I have a shape to my face again and the wife comments regularly on how much weight I've lost and how much better I look. From all of those aspects I would say that I feel great.[Beer]
blacklabel
09-09-2013, 21:38
I got down to 257 but have slipped up every damn weekend and today was a crap fest of food. I need to get back on the horse and get after it.
I got down to 257 but have slipped up every damn weekend and today was a crap fest of food. I need to get back on the horse and get after it.
You better before I catch ya!
blacklabel
09-09-2013, 21:51
You better before I catch ya!
You already have. I was at 261.7 this morning and should be higher tomorrow.
It's only one day, doesn't change what I've done or need to do.
You already have. I was at 261.7 this morning and should be higher tomorrow.
It's only one day, doesn't change what I've done or need to do.
Don't be so quick to give up the contest. I'm back up again too so it's a closer battle than you think.
I got down to 257 but have slipped up every damn weekend and today was a crap fest of food. I need to get back on the horse and get after it.
I've been eating dinners... some healthy some not so... but still no soda and still hovering around 240 mark. Haven't gained any or lost any.
blacklabel
09-10-2013, 16:07
Don't be so quick to give up the contest. I'm back up again too so it's a closer battle than you think.
I appreciate that man. This whole eating well and being clean thing is something that I have to focus on one day at a time.
I appreciate that man. This whole eating well and being clean thing is something that I have to focus on one day at a time.
Yeah, it's tough but we all gotta drive each other. Where's everyone else?
I propose a 100 meter footrace between Jer and Blacklabel. Loser goes on an immediate 10 day juice diet. I expect UFC style weigh-in photos.
blacklabel
09-10-2013, 22:16
I propose a 100 meter footrace between Jer and Blacklabel. Loser goes on an immediate 10 day juice diet. I expect UFC style weigh-in photos.
UFC style weigh in? You just want to see us in board shorts. Creepy.
UFC style weigh in? You just want to see us in board shorts. Creepy.
That's what I read into that too. Perv!
two shoes
09-11-2013, 14:06
As always, two shoes is late to the party, but I just found this thread.
I had a pretty fooked summer, spent most of it taking care of my mom in SoCal. I went from 229 to 243 from June to Aug. I have felt like shit. Now @ 243 (Sunday morning) doesn't sound like huge numbers but I'm only 5'8". A few years ago I was at 273. I started the Couch 2 5k program. It took 5 months to complete the 8 weeks program, but I had ran 2 5ks and was at 212 at the end of 2010. I decided to take a week off of running, as I deserved a break... or so I thought. Fast forward 3 years and here I am. Have tried a few times to get back to it but gout and/or injury have slowed me down to a crawl.
This past Sunday, I decided that I was going to try to juice for at least 5 days. Monday was the first day. Of course the wife makes chicken pot pie, chicken & dumplings and Ghirardelli chocolate brownies... I am cranky at best.
Tuesday everything is frustrating, work, kids I am ready to try to juice cheese and feel like I must be ovulating. (emotions out of check, irritable and irrational thoughts) WTF?
I'm on day 3 now and it still kind of sucks... but I will be purchasing the ingredients for the V8 juice. I love me some bloody marys... LOVE THEM!! So this may be my "comfort" juice to get me through.
Here are some recipes from Joe Cross' 5 day reboot: http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rbwj_5-Dayplan0626.pdf
Favorite so far is this one:
Peach (or Pear) Pie Delight1 sweet potato
2 ripe peaches, pitted (or pears if peaches
are not in season)
1 red apple
1 handful of blueberries
Dash of cinnamon
I'll get on the scale tomorrow am for an update... My goal is to get to 200 by Christmas and then 180 by April of next year. Now a goal without a plan is just a wish, so I am going to juice for a while (undetermined at this point, at least 5 days), then start the C25k again or something like it. I'll take it slow, like before but this time I will go directly to a 10k program.
You guys are pretty inspirational!
Awesome two shoes! Yeah, falling out of good habits sucks because getting back into them can be VERY difficult. Especially if you've gotten back into them and then failed again several times. I'm glad you're motivated to do something about it though and if there's anything we can do to help we're here.
Along the lines of those V8 recipes I posted, pay special attention to where I talked about gaining weight during a juice fast due to it being high in sodium. I'm not sure that diet is ideal for a fast but maybe once you're done with the fast it wouldn't be as bad for you but I don't know that I would recommend either one I posted to have during the fast itself.
Inspirational? Wow. Thanks for the kind words. I guess I never thought of myself as that. I just consider myself fat. lol
two shoes
09-11-2013, 20:55
Thanks for the encouragement and the words of wisdom Jer!
For those that are interested, here is a list of "substitutes" from Joe Cross... Not sure I agree with some, but most seem valid to my palate.
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ZERO THEORY
09-11-2013, 21:11
Whoa...just found this. Please tell me you're not still doing this. Instead of typing up a novel, I will just link you to a thread that will give you all the info you'll need for a LONG time. Read it in its entirety, and I think you will immediately rethink this course of action.
http://forums.sherdog.com/forums/f13/conditioning-faq-version-2-1-a-2206581/
CLIFFS:
-Your body uses fat as a primary fuel source. Depleting the fat stores in a short period of time in place of using the fat to fuel a complete cardiovascular, respiratory, and musculoskeletal overhaul is no beuno. Your liver, kidneys, and muscles are not going to enjoy this. Neither is your CNS.
EDIT:
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/
Go here, too. Cheers.
Spoiler alert: I survived & am healthier than I was before I started.
ZERO THEORY
09-11-2013, 21:51
Spoiler alert: I survived & am healthier than I was before I started.
http://www.miscupload.com/upload/423644747169276936503428.jpg
blacklabel
09-12-2013, 05:31
I don't know about you Jer but I sure as hell didn't "deplete" my fat stores.
two shoes
09-12-2013, 08:35
Drum roll please...
Day 0: 243.3
Day 4: 232.6
Results were unexpected to say the least. I was hoping for 3-4 pounds, not 10.
The good: Numbers on the scale..
The bad: Not feeling "great" yet. Tongue looks like it is wearing a white sweater, food cravings are still a big deal.... want to juice a cheeseburger or a steak. I have had the chills.... very new sensation for me. I miss chewing and crunchy things...
Tomorrow is day 5, my original goal. My biggest choice comes Saturday morning... another 5 days or a morning of debauchery at the Waffle House? We'll see. Might be determined on how many fruits and vegetables are left in the fridge.
After day 5 it gets easier!!
I don't know about you Jer but I sure as hell didn't "deplete" my fat stores.
Nope, still a fat ass. lol
Drum roll please...
Day 0: 243.3
Day 4: 232.6
Results were unexpected to say the least. I was hoping for 3-4 pounds, not 10.
The good: Numbers on the scale..
The bad: Not feeling "great" yet. Tongue looks like it is wearing a white sweater, food cravings are still a big deal.... want to juice a cheeseburger or a steak. I have had the chills.... very new sensation for me. I miss chewing and crunchy things...
Tomorrow is day 5, my original goal. My biggest choice comes Saturday morning... another 5 days or a morning of debauchery at the Waffle House? We'll see. Might be determined on how many fruits and vegetables are left in the fridge.
Good work. I would say to go for at least two weeks. I say this not from a weight loss stand point but a mental stand point. If you're still craving things like Waffle House then it hasn't been long enough. I'd day my physical cravings ended around day three & my mental cravings seemed to pique days 5-7. By the end of the second week stuff like that didn't even sound good to me anymore. That was nearly 3mos ago & I still don't crave the bullshit that mad me a pig. Buy more fruits & veggies dude. Stick with it. I know it seems like a lot but in a week or two you'll wonder where the time went while marveling at the easiest weight you've ever lost. Once you get out of that mental habit it really does make eating healthy SO much easier.
After day 5 it gets easier!!
I would say this is pretty accurate as long as you commit 100%. Too many people cheat here & there then wonder why it doesn't get easier for them. One little slip up will set you back days in the process which means 3-5 days turns into 5-7+ for a small snack. You have to let your body go through the process for it to get easier. Throwing your digestive system even the smallest snack (even a single whole fruit or veggie) keeps it churning & delaying the point where it finally gets used to not having food to digest. That's the key so many people miss out on because the reality is if you're not committed 100% your not doing a juice fast. You're doing a low calorie diet with juice and there's a huge difference in how your body responds.
two shoes
09-14-2013, 09:55
Morning of Day 6 stats:
Day 0: 243.3
Day 6: 228.8
Total lost: 14.5!
I realize that weight loss at this rate cannot continue for too long, but that's ok. Just realized I have been VEGAN for the last 5 days... no urges to vote democrat or sell any guns or wear patchouli oil... so we are G2G!
blacklabel
09-14-2013, 10:09
Just realized I have been VEGAN for the last 5 days... no urges to vote democrat or sell any guns or wear patchouli oil... so we are G2G!
It gets harder. I had the urge to organize communities the closer I got to 30 days. Hell, Jer can't stop wanting to make name tags now. Poor guy.
Morning of Day 6 stats:
Day 0: 243.3
Day 6: 228.8
Total lost: 14.5!
I realize that weight loss at this rate cannot continue for too long, but that's ok. Just realized I have been VEGAN for the last 5 days... no urges to vote democrat or sell any guns or wear patchouli oil... so we are G2G!
lol
Keep it up bro!
I decided over the last couple of days that I'm going to do this again. I'm going to time it this time so that I have few distractions. I will probably do two weeks and will start right when winter hits and I'm not outside walking or mowing and doing stuff like that. If I lose another 10-20lbs and keep most of it off when I come off of it I'll be stoked. Just need to do it when I don't need energy for physical activities & don't have temptations (Thanksgiving & holidays and such) to keep me from giving 100% like last time. When I do this I'll start posting stats daily again. I've been taking weights and tracking every day like I did when I was on the juice fast but I haven't posted them since they've been relatively insignificant with more small ups and downs. Still sticking with the diet plan that I said i was going to though and I feel healthier every week. I know I've said it before but no way could I have stuck with eating like this before the juice fast. My mental state is what's made it possible and it's all thanks to the fast because I literally felt my cravings change in the 2nd week.
It gets harder. I had the urge to organize communities the closer I got to 30 days. Hell, Jer can't stop wanting to make name tags now. Poor guy.
[Mad]
FYI, I'm not the name tag guy... that's Buff. I make lists.
two shoes
09-17-2013, 10:09
Any chance a mod or "powers that be" can add a 'Health & Fitness' tab General Discussion? Might give a single place to talk about diet & fitness related stuff.
Morning of day 9 stats....
Day 0: 243.3
Day 9: 226.0
Total lost: 17.3! HO LEE FUK! (you know, that pilot guy...)
feel pretty good. I am ready for bed about 8:00 pm, where usually I would consider myself a night owl. I have had 2 nights in the last 3 where I didn't wake up in the middle of the night, slept right through... (very rare)
Still looking to stop at 10 days, but shit, if I could make it back to the teens, that'd be HUGE for me... may continue through the weekend.
Any chance a mod or "powers that be" can add a 'Health & Fitness' tab General Discussion? Might give a single place to talk about diet & fitness related stuff.
Morning of day 9 stats....
Day 0: 243.3
Day 9: 226.0
Total lost: 17.3! HO LEE FUK! (you know, that pilot guy...)
feel pretty good. I am ready for bed about 8:00 pm, where usually I would consider myself a night owl. I have had 2 nights in the last 3 where I didn't wake up in the middle of the night, slept right through... (very rare)
Still looking to stop at 10 days, but shit, if I could make it back to the teens, that'd be HUGE for me... may continue through the weekend.
Nice! Awesome results man! Are your daily gains still pretty good? If so and you're not pulling your hair out over it (shouldn't be past that stage mostly) then I would stick with it for another week or so. Might as well if you're doing good. I plan to start another one in the next month or so depending on the weather. Just like the first time I had a loose time frame of how long but knew going into it that was a fluid situation. At first I thought a week or 10 days and then after a few days of relatively little side effects I decided to go to a full 60 days and the goal was 60lbs. After the first two weeks I had great results and was well on track to the 60lbs goal. That next week fizzled and I made the decision that at that point it simply wasn't worth it for me personally. A couple of pounds in a week wasn't worth giving up being able to eat socially (just smarter now) with friends and family. I made the decision to come off of the fast and start eating healthier for about the same amounts of loss and for the most part I've paced the weight loss of that week 3 but I'm doing so in a less impactful manner if that makes sense. I'm losing about a pound per week give or take and while that is certainly nice I feel like another fast to get another 10lbs or so kick start on the weight loss would be nice. I knew when I ended the last fast that I had left the door open again for another one in the not-too-distant future. I think that used properly a juice fast is very healthy and is a wonderful tool for some who have tried just about everything else unsuccessfully. I'm proof that anyone can do it but I still have a ways to go. My wife keeps introducing me as her skinny husband but I keep having to correct him and state that I'm still fat but not as fat as I was and headed the right direction. It feels good though to have people comment on how much better you look because it's hard when you see yourself every day since you don't really notice it. When someone else comes up to you and points out how your cheeks are a lot skinnier and your face is thinner and blah blah blah it's motivation to keep on doing what it is you're doing. Sounds like you're on that path now too so keep it up brother and keep posting your results!
two shoes
09-21-2013, 07:43
quick update....
Morning of day 14 stats...
Day 0: 243.3
Day 14: 223.0
Total lost: 20.3 pounds! Will juice today and slowly start introducing solid foods tomorrow... I am gong to chew me some celery and carrots & such.
quick update....
Morning of day 14 stats...
Day 0: 243.3
Day 14: 223.0
Total lost: 20.3 pounds! Will juice today and slowly start introducing solid foods tomorrow... I am gong to chew me some celery and carrots & such.
Nice!
What happened to everyone else? Not to call out any names but some people haven't posted for a while.
I am eating.. mainly just dinner and juicing breakfast and lunch. Slower progression, but my lowest was 235.4. Started at 262, will prob do another complete 10 day juice cleanse in Nov. My doctor said i have not been at this weight since 2001.
BigNick73
09-22-2013, 09:18
Just to compare my non juice diet
Day 0: 320lbs
Day 144 : 269lbs
Total Lost 51lbs.
blacklabel
09-22-2013, 09:19
Yeah, I got back down to 258 and have been thinking about doing another couple reboot.
Bumping this up for round two!!!
2nd juice fast day 1 check-in:
Starting Weight: 290.8
Current Weight: 259.0
Previous Weight: 261.4
Lost since yesterday: 1.4
Total Weight lost: 31.4
Lost since fast: 8.4
I haven't done an update for a while since things have been much slower (with a lot more up and down days being pretty regular as expected) but decided that I'm going to do a 2nd juice fast starting today. I have done well with my eating habits and have pretty much kept to me plan while I was still fasting. No bread, cheese, milk, dairy, pop and smaller portions with better foods overall. Heck, my last meal last night before starting was a salad so that should be a good indication as to what the original juice fast has done for my decision making when it comes to food. Healthier decisions aren't as difficult as they were prior to doing the juice fast. I've done a decent job of weight loss since the fast and certainly haven't gained weight like some warned would happen. The weight loss has just been slower which is to be expected but I'm looking to see if I can spike another weight loss to further my progression. Hence the 2nd juice fast and I'm tentatively planning another one near the end of November after Thanksgiving too depending on how this 2nd one goes. This time I'm planning on 2 weeks and the goal is 20lbs which is close to what I lost in the first 2 weeks last time. I started my last (and first) juice fast July 1st and wasn't sure how long I would do it being as I had never done one before. It could have been from a matter of days (if it didn't go well) to months as I had seen some people go for 60 days and more. This time I have a better idea so I'm planning for 2 weeks from today. The plan will be the same as last... nothing but juice & water for 2 weeks. I've got a few Naked Juices but also topped off the drawers with veggies once again too. I'll have regular updates again for those interested.
I don't remember my starting weight (238 or 248lb) but right now I'm 191lb! How about that.
I'm pretty proud of myself!
Wow, pretty impressive DrFwd. How do you feel?
Wow, pretty impressive DrFwd. How do you feel?
Oh man, I feel so much better! Tons of energy!
blacklabel
10-27-2013, 13:58
I've been thinking about going for round 2. I'm sitting at 265 right now after some yoyo weight from eating like crap lately. Another fast was on the docket but the lady and I decided to clean out the fridge and pantry and get back on paleo.
I've been thinking about going for round 2. I'm sitting at 265 right now after some yoyo weight from eating like crap lately. Another fast was on the docket but the lady and I decided to clean out the fridge and pantry and get back on paleo.
It was tough for me because I just got a new smoker & had been making some awesome 'que the last few weeks. My pulled pork is dyn-o-mite! Soon....
I currently buy four to six bags of kale at Costco every week and add a bit of carrot and apple (as well as cayenne, ginger, and lime) which leads to a pint a day of green juice, seven days a week. The juice-only thing was interesting, I did it for a month, but it isn't something I'm opting for indefinitely.
I need to start back up, keep thinking about it. Feel like ass again, and I know it's just a matter of time before the wife mentions the Breville juicer sitting there gathering dust and says "WTF?"
We juiced exactly twice. A lot of vegetables went bad. I'd like to do it again. Wish we had a better juicer, but the one we got was free!
I need to start back up, keep thinking about it. Feel like ass again, and I know it's just a matter of time before the wife mentions the Breville juicer sitting there gathering dust and says "WTF?"
Get on it man. It seems more of us might be starting up again so you'll have motivation.
We juiced exactly twice. A lot of vegetables went bad. I'd like to do it again. Wish we had a better juicer, but the one we got was free!
A decent juicer that will give you lots of good service isn't all that expensive. A good investment in your health.
I keep putting it off... Every time I but produce, we always end up using it for other foods...
2nd juice fast day 2 check-in:
Starting Weight: 290.8
Current Weight: 256.0
Previous Weight: 259.0
Lost since yesterday: 3.0
Total Weight lost: 34.8
Good start. As I recall I lost about 5lbs the first day of my last fast so maybe not quite as good but I have to admit, I was concerned this fast wouldn't have as good of results as I was hoping for. I was paranoid that this time around simply wouldn't work for me for one reason or another. I guess it was just misplaced paranoia but whatever. It was there. I'm relieved to see some decent results the first weigh-in after starting the fast. I think a lot of this was due to the fact that my hunger wasn't as much yesterday as it was the first day of my first juice fast. I had a couple small hunger pangs but nothing noticeable really. Maybe that's the causation of only 3lbs instead of 5lbs but another thing to take into account is I started this one at roughly 260lbs instead of 290lbs so the % was bound to be lower this time around. This was to be expected so I'd say I'm right on track for the goal with minimal hunger at this point. All in all a good start to the fast.
2nd juice fast day 5 check-in:
Starting Weight: 290.8
Current Weight: 251.6
Previous Weight: 252.4
Lost since yesterday: 0.8
Total Weight lost: 39.2
It's been a few days since I updated so here's an update. After my last update I lost 0lbs the next day and I think the next day was 0.2lb or 0.4lb so not even really worth reporting. Yesterday I lost a couple of pounds but had a busy day and forgot to post. At any rate I'm at about 7.4lbs lost since Monday so I'm on my way to my goal. I'm also closing in on another milestone and that's 40lbs lost total between my first juice fast in July, my diet since and my juice fast this time. The next one after that will be being in the 240's when I get under 250lbs. Should be an exciting few days!
What is your ultimate goal weight?
What is your ultimate goal weight?
Someone asked me that question the other day and to be honest I don't have an exact number in mind. I've been so fat for so long that I have a hard time visualizing what would be a 'healthy' weight but when I get there I'll probably know. I used to be very self conscious of my body back in the day when I was young and worked out in my early 20's. My girlfriend (now wife) took a pick of me once in a rare moment without a shirt at home when I exited the bathroom. I was embarrassed by it because I thought I was fat at the time. When I see it now I would pay handsomely to look like that again today. I worked out regularly and was active in addition so I was about 215lbs & about 10% body fat give or take (since methods weren't terribly accurate) and was strong. So, if I was forced to pick a number that would probably be it. I'm not sure how that would 'wear' today though since my muscle mass wouldn't be what it was then probably. I don't know. I'm hoping to lose about 20lbs this fast, take a couple of weeks off and then do another two-week fast before our trip to Hawaii. I guess if I just go by the #'s of what I expect (hope) to lose on these fasts coupled with what I've done so far that would put me at around 220lbs. How realistic that is I just don't know because I can only assume that as I got lower in weight the weight loss will be more difficult to come by so to be honest if I'm anywhere near 230-240lbs I think I would consider that a success since 240lbs would be a loss of 50lbs since only a few months ago. That isn't my ultimate goal but it's a great start and my healthier lifestyle is going to help me continue losing but as of right now I've got a more short-term goal to cut as much as possible for our trip to Hawaii. I'm sick of all the warm climate places we travel to (Miami, Cancun, SoCal, etc) and I don't want to hang out and enjoy it in the sun on the beach and such. I really just want to be able to take off my shirt while we're in Hawaii w/o feeling like a bloated wale that encompasses all that's wrong with this nation.
Does that answer your question? lol
Yes pretty much! LOL
Ok, good. lol
You guys still doing this?
You guys still doing this?
Not really, tried doing another 10 day cleanse, but just couldn't. I haven't gained any weight. I'm holding steady but I want to loose another 30 lbs this year. Still juice every week, don't eat as bad. Haven't had a 1500 calorie chipotle burrito since July 2013. Weekdays I usually eat a apple for lunch and a small dinner. Weekends are where I fuck up
Oh hell no. I fell off that wagon, got ran over by the wheels and stomped by the horses. Keep meaning to try again.....
ChunkyMonkey
03-23-2014, 13:10
Not really, tried doing another 10 day cleanse, but just couldn't. I haven't gained any weight. I'm holding steady but I want to loose another 30 lbs this year. Still juice every week, don't eat as bad. Haven't had a 1500 calorie chipotle burrito since July 2013. Weekdays I usually eat a apple for lunch and a small dinner. Weekends are where I fuck up
LIES.. you ate Pho for lunch with me at least 3x last week alone!
100% juice diet...... Although I did it for a month straight last Summer, I'm not convinced it's anywhere near as healthy as the various proponents claim it to be.
My MD and my own mother is recommending me to do juice diet for dinner.
Since, juice diet will cost me $$$$ and time to do so, I made my own diet called "NO MONEY DIET."
I am buying $1.79/bag salad from Walmart, and consume those over 2 nights with my family.
I do not know about losing weight, but I sure am saving money! [ROFL1]
I lost 7lbs pretty quick with a Keto diet and some moderate working out. Check out the workout thread. I eat carbs on the weekends (Friday lunch till Saturday dinner) and as long as I keep carbs as low as possible during the week and work out a few times, the weight pretty much falls off.
We took a trip to San Diego a couple of weeks ago and Hawaii in December and before both I did another fast for a week and cut a quick 10lbs or so. I may do it again pretty soon to get even lower but we'll see. We're discussing a cruise in a few months and maybe I can get some abs! lol I'm another person away from abs yet.
LIES.. you ate Pho for lunch with me at least 3x last week alone!
Hate you BTW! Quit making me phatt
Well, I can get gastric bypass surgery with no out-of-pocket costs, covered 100%, so I'm at least going to check it out. There's a several month process before they actually wheel you into the OR, you can back out at any time. I've known a lot of people that had it done with huge success.
I'm back to eating "normal". Every ones in a while I eat "not healthy"...
It's actually very easy for me to maintain my weight now regardless what I eat.
Every time I feel "guilty" after a meal - I just skip next meal and I'm good. Lol
Well, I can get gastric bypass surgery with no out-of-pocket costs, covered 100%, so I'm at least going to check it out. There's a several month process before they actually wheel you into the OR, you can back out at any time. I've known a lot of people that had it done with huge success.
Juice seems like a better idea to me. I don't like the idea of anesthesia though. When I was a young chap I made the doctors remove a tumor from my shoulder under local. It was pretty cool to sit and watch them slice me all up. I could feel the pressure and pulling but it wasn't painful or anything.
But I digress.
All the cool kids is juicin'!
I had a thing called Denmark/Danish Diet 3month before I got married. It did work really well.
Right now, it is mainly arthritis that gets me to gain weight on top of hypertension meds. Need to eat less, because I move less.
Juice seems like a better idea to me. I don't like the idea of anesthesia though. When I was a young chap I made the doctors remove a tumor from my shoulder under local. It was pretty cool to sit and watch them slice me all up. I could feel the pressure and pulling but it wasn't painful or anything.
But I digress.
All the cool kids is juicin'!
Eh, I've been under more times than I can count, doesn't bother me. The permanency of having my stomach modified makes my ass pucker though. If I didn't personally know several people that did it I wouldn't consider it. But the amount I need to lose, juicing ain't gonna cut it.
blacklabel
03-24-2014, 08:24
But the amount I need to lose, juicing ain't gonna cut it.
Nope it won't but its a hell of a way to kick start the process as long as you have a firm plan once the thirty days is up. I quit juicing and put the 35ish pounds I'd lost back on over the course of 5 months.
Nope it won't but its a hell of a way to kick start the process as long as you have a firm plan once the thirty days is up. I quit juicing and put the 35ish pounds I'd lost back on over the course of 5 months.
This is the key. As I've said from the beginning it's not a solution by any means. It's a means to an end and a kick starter towards a healthier lifestyle. The ONLY way you will get healthier is by putting healthy things in your body and exercise. If you do the surgery and then keep putting bullshit into that smaller stomach a couple of things are going to happen. First, you are going to continue to be unhealthy even though you may be losing weight. Secondly you will eventually stretch your stomach and stop losing weight and gain weight again w/o a lifestyle change. If you have a hard time committing to a juice diet fully then I don't know how you are going to commit to something so extreme and evasive. Both of these are means to an end and both are to be a jump start to a healthier lifestyle but if you don't change yourself then you won't be any healthier even if you do lose some weight. That's what a juice diet does. It gets you headed in the right direction weight-wise but it also gives you the ability to shed unhealthy cravings, habits & lifestyle. Like I said, one of these is MUCH less evasive and you can start right now. Either way, if you don't enact a lifestyle change it oesn't matter which one you chose because it will be the same as choosing nothing in the end.
hurley842002
03-24-2014, 17:45
This is the key. As I've said from the beginning it's not a solution by any means. It's a means to an end and a kick starter towards a healthier lifestyle. The ONLY way you will get healthier is by putting healthy things in your body and exercise. If you do the surgery and then keep putting bullshit into that smaller stomach a couple of things are going to happen. First, you are going to continue to be unhealthy even though you may be losing weight. Secondly you will eventually stretch your stomach and stop losing weight and gain weight again w/o a lifestyle change. If you have a hard time committing to a juice diet fully then I don't know how you are going to commit to something so extreme and evasive. Both of these are means to an end and both are to be a jump start to a healthier lifestyle but if you don't change yourself then you won't be any healthier even if you do lose some weight. That's what a juice diet does. It gets you headed in the right direction weight-wise but it also gives you the ability to shed unhealthy cravings, habits & lifestyle. Like I said, one of these is MUCH less evasive and you can start right now. Either way, if you don't enact a lifestyle change it oesn't matter which one you chose because it will be the same as choosing nothing in the end.
Good post!
I've known a couple folks that got bypass surgery, failed to live a healthier lifestyle, and are now as bad, if not worse than they were before, and now their internals are permanently altered. Personally, I believe gastric bypass is only for extreme situations and is an "easy way out" for actually putting in some work and eating right.
Good post!
I've known a couple folks that got bypass surgery, failed to live a healthier lifestyle, and are now as bad, if not worse than they were before, and now their internals are permanently altered. Personally, I believe gastric bypass is only for extreme situations and is an "easy way out" for actually putting in some work and eating right.
Thanks although I meant to say invasive but I think the point was still made.
hurley842002
03-24-2014, 17:52
Thanks although I meant to say invasive but I think the point was still made.
I think my brain just automatically switched it to invasive lol.
usmctarzan
03-24-2014, 17:54
Hey everyone, y'all probably haven't seen/ heard of me since I'm new. I have a background of personal training, nutrition, and supplements. If you'd like any advice or help I'd be more than happy!
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hurley842002
03-24-2014, 17:57
Hey everyone, y'all probably haven't seen/ heard of me since I'm new. I have a background of personal training, nutrition, and supplements. If you'd like any advice or help I'd be more than happy!
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Definitely may take you up on that. I'm actually probably more knowledgeable than the average person on exercise and nutrition (lots of research and working out), but over the last couple years I've hit a major road block. May need some advice to get passed that.
usmctarzan
03-24-2014, 17:59
Definitely may take you up on that. I'm actually probably more knowledgeable than the average person on exercise and nutrition (lots of research and working out), but over the last couple years I've hit a major road block. May need some advice to get passed that.
No problem, message me if you'd like!
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Yeah, I'm not real eager to have it done. But it's a several month process with lots of classes and stuff before you can even get close to the OR. Won't cost me anything, I'm hoping I can learn some stuff and come up with a plan that doesn't involve surgery. My guts work just fine, the thought of permanently altering things is pretty damned scary.
It's not a pool to just jump right into, I prefer to just keep walking around it and scratching my chin. Do a lot of thinking and reading and talking, then do it some more. It's merely a last-ditch option, and not at all an attractive one.
hurley842002
03-24-2014, 18:17
Yeah, I'm not real eager to have it done. But it's a several month process with lots of classes and stuff before you can even get close to the OR. Won't cost me anything, I'm hoping I can learn some stuff and come up with a plan that doesn't involve surgery. My guts work just fine, the thought of permanently altering things is pretty damned scary.
It's not a pool to just jump right into, I prefer to just keep walking around it and scratching my chin. Do a lot of thinking and reading and talking, then do it some more. It's merely a last-ditch option, and not at all an attractive one.
Whichever you decide, good luck with it!
Yeah, I'm not real eager to have it done. But it's a several month process with lots of classes and stuff before you can even get close to the OR. Won't cost me anything, I'm hoping I can learn some stuff and come up with a plan that doesn't involve surgery. My guts work just fine, the thought of permanently altering things is pretty damned scary.
It's not a pool to just jump right into, I prefer to just keep walking around it and scratching my chin. Do a lot of thinking and reading and talking, then do it some more. It's merely a last-ditch option, and not at all an attractive one.
...as it should be. In the meantime you really should give the juice fast 100% effort since you're not doing anything else. What have you got to lose?
hurley842002
03-24-2014, 18:56
What have you got to lose?
I see what you did there...
I see what you did there...
Sneaky bastard ain't he?
Will substituting protein powder for one of the drinks per day slow down the weight loss? I lost 18 lbs last year thanks to the inspiration from this topic but I got tired of prepping the juice 1+ hr per day.
I lost 18 lbs last year thanks to the inspiration from this topic but I got tired of prepping the juice 1+ hr per day.
Juicing, if you are making it yourself, definitely takes time. I did 30 days straight last Summer of juice-only while my wife was out of the country and I tried to make enough that would last me two days at a stretch, just because of how much juicing ate into my schedule. As I'm a born/raised/current vegan, my weight loss was negligible but it was interesting to see the affects that occur other than weight loss (for me). My energy levels were substantially higher on the juice-only diet, likely due to pumping huge numbers of calories in just to feel 'full'.
Will substituting protein powder for one of the drinks per day slow down the weight loss? I lost 18 lbs last year thanks to the inspiration from this topic but I got tired of prepping the juice 1+ hr per day.
Replacing any of your meals with fresh fruit/juice veggies will help but if you want to take advantage of the idea behind a juice fast you need to stick to all juice. Protein drinks will negate the full benefits of the fast. Just like when a Doctor tells you you have to fast for 24hrs that doesn't mean you can eat crackers. The 'fast' aspect is the whole point of a juice fast.
BTW, glad this thread helped to inspire others to get healthier. That's awesome to hear and I'm glad others benefited from it even if it just motivated you to lose weight or get healthy in other ways.
Well crap... It's been about 2 1/2 years since I did my juice fast, and I've almost gained it all back but 11 lbs. Last time I did it for a month and a half straight, pure juice, no edible anything... I was "hard core" about it. Now that I am in a new place, and can afford it, and just need to drop some pounds, it's time to do it yet again.
This was my main drink (as in... every day, all day long). All of these ingredients will make one gallon. You take and disperse into whatever containers that you want (several smaller ones is better than one big one), and make sure you pour it to the top of the lid, and put the lid on tight. If you don't pout to the top of the lid and tighten, the air will react with some of the enzymes, and the reaction will leave it tasting really bitter. It should stay tasty for a day if you seal it up nicely though. As always, water is your friend.
5 large cucumbers
5-6 tomatoes
8 leafs kale
hand full of spinach, just a normal hand full...
4 big leafs of collard greens
5 sticks of celery
3 carrots
half a bushel of cilantro
half a bushel of parsley
3 red peppers
1 green chili
Salt to flavor.
Last time, I lost over 50 lbs, and still haven't gained it all back, even after going back to my shitty eating habits. I think this time around after I'm done, I will incorporate some of my wife's eating habits. Anyway, out to my last meal, the fast starts in the morning.
If anyone in Northern Colorado is looking for a juicer I've got a basically brand new Hamilton Beach like the one I used and discussed earlier for sale. My mom bought one and used it once she said but it still looks new. It's the one that is upgraded with the metal side straps that runs like $10 more than the other one you usually see at Walmart for $49.99 so $59.99 plus tax. Still a bargain even at that price but if someone wants this one I'll take $40 even which saves you about $25 over new. Price is cash face to face and Paypal & shipping available at buyer's expense. Let me know.
I've lost 20lbs just cutting out the sugar as much as possible and being more active. But getting from 248 to 228 isn't hard, it's that next 25 that's going to be tough on this 53 year old soft body.
Phase 2: Crossfit
...started last night. Started a new thread for discussion here (https://www.ar-15.co/threads/136279-So-who-here-does-Crossfit-(please-no-Crossfit-haters-it-s-played-out)?p=1689059#post1689059) but wanted to link to this thread for those who were follow a similar path or just curious how things were going.
SouthPaw
08-05-2014, 12:30
Weight loss is simple. Eat less calories than you use. Add in some excersise if you want to see results faster. I am sure you can loose a ton of weight from this type of diet but how do you maintain it? I haven't done any research on this diet but with little carbs and no protein I imagine this really hard on your body. Carbs feed your brain and protein feeds your muscles, take both of them away would be 'starving' your body. You would be able to get the same results with a keto type diet.
I am freak when it comes to my diet and training. Most people who hear I am on a 'diet' assume I'm trying to loose weight. Right now I am bulking so I am eating around 3,600 calories a day to maintain my weight now. Lots of protein, lots of carbs and some fat. When I am cutting, I follow a hybrid diet of keto/low carbs. Basically lots of fat, lots of protein and little to no carbs. Cycle in some carbs on the weekends and follow that as long as you need to reach your weight loss goal.
Weight loss is simple. Eat less calories than you use. Add in some excersise if you want to see results faster. I am sure you can loose a ton of weight from this type of diet but how do you maintain it? I haven't done any research on this diet but with little carbs and no protein I imagine this really hard on your body. Carbs feed your brain and protein feeds your muscles, take both of them away would be 'starving' your body. You would be able to get the same results with a keto type diet.
I am freak when it comes to my diet and training. Most people who hear I am on a 'diet' assume I'm trying to loose weight. Right now I am bulking so I am eating around 3,600 calories a day to maintain my weight now. Lots of protein, lots of carbs and some fat. When I am cutting, I follow a hybrid diet of keto/low carbs. Basically lots of fat, lots of protein and little to no carbs. Cycle in some carbs on the weekends and follow that as long as you need to reach your weight loss goal.
You're not telling me anything this I don't already know. I used to be a freak about diet and working out too so I'm not an idiot when it comes to how all this works. Applying it is another thing entirely. Also, juice fasts don't starve you of everything... just some things. The things you don't get force your body to turn the fat stores into fuel which is the point. Probably not the most ideal thing as far as health goes but I would argue that someone who is 300lbs is already making compromises in health.
BTW, this thread is over a year old and if you read I lost 30lbs and have since only put 5ish back on so 25lbs or so of lost fat is pretty damn good no matter how you slice it. I started phase two last night now that I have more time to budget for working out and you can find the updates of that in the thread about Crossfit I just started today.
I lack of WILL POWER WILL POWER WILL POWER! :(
I lack of WILL POWER WILL POWER WILL POWER! :(
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How uh... how did everyone end up doing with this stuff? Hello again everyone!
bellavite1
01-05-2025, 21:04
Currently working on losing weight.
I've got about 20 pounds to drop.
Today's meal:
Breakfast: 1 banana, some yoghurt, 1 shot of espresso.
Lunch: 2 meatballs, 2 oranges.
Mid afternoon: 1 orange, 2 cookies, 1 coffee.
Dinner: 1 egg, 1 orange.
And I workout about 1 1/2 hours, 5 days a week.
Eat less, burn more.
It is not rocket science.
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