Juicing Forum

I am going onto day 3 of a juice fast. I've been picking and choosing from the 7 day juice plan suggestions list, and I've been doing about 4-5 juices a day, not including the lemon juice and water in the morning. I try to drink as much water as I can in between the juices, but I'm just not hungry. I am using the Jack LaLanne juicer (on sale at Costco) and I haven noticed that it is not very good at juicing leafy vegetables. Consequently, I've been using a lot of leafy vegetables (though still not really getting a lot) but same amounts of other vegs and fruits.

I'm wondering if I am doing something wrong, because I am not experiencing many of the symptoms - I haven't have a bowel movement, no bad headaches, not very bad hunger pains, etc. I am peeing a lot but that's about it. I also haven't lost a pound.

Am I doing something wrong or is it too early?

Thanks! My juices are like water, with some foam up top. I am currently about 150 lbs and would like to go back to 120 lbs (I am 5' 4" but I'm Chinese). Pre baby, I was 110 lbs. I have found that my juices tend to be sweeter than most. The Jack LaLanne does well with bulkier pieces, but when kale and spinach - I'd be throwing in fist fulls and only 1 tablespoon would come out. I am thinking of switching to the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth you mentioned in one of your blogs - is it good? I am also thinking of switching to vegs that are not so leafy - broccoli, lettuce, etc. I love ginger and lemon, and will increase those. Another thing about the Jack LaLanne is that the spout is real low, so I can't get a glass in there. Right now, I'm using Asian noodle soup bowls, and I drink about 5 of those a day. But as such, I've no idea how many ounces that is. I follow your recipe, so it's whatever that comes out of one recipe, if that helps to guesstimate the ounces?

yes, that's what I've taken to do - do leafs then a cuke and alternate to squeeze the juice out. will keep you posted! thanks!

Well, I fell off the wagon this wknd, but am more determined than ever to go back on.

So, on and off juicing since Tues - lost 3 lbs so far. But have been eating a bit the last few days. Will start anew tomorrow!

Some questions -

1) Is it okay to make my own? I'm always afraid I'm not making the right juices. I'm trying to keep to the 20/80 split of fruits/vegs, but am throwing in bell pepper. Always use a lot of celery and cukes, some apples, half a lemon and 1-2 inches ginger. Still no bowel movement though - any ideas?

2) I'm finding it really difficult to keep up at least 4 juices a day - is that perhaps the problem? I'm prob only doing 2-3, plus the lemon (8oz) in the AM. I'm also not drinking a lot of water either. Just not hungry. Am getting a bit of reflux, complexion clearing, and less bloated. Feeling some kind of sore coming on my tongue.

Thoughts?

Many thanks!

Thanks! I will try to keep that in mind. I bet you that is the main problem. The first couple of days, I did 4 juices of 16 oz plus the lemon (tho not as much water). I peed a lot, but definitely no bowel movements. I think I've identified my problem! I have to drink more! I will try to sip throughout the day to ensure this is happening.

So I should be drinking 32-48 oz of juice a day plus 32 oz water minimum? What does the lemon water in the AM count as?

You know, I wake up in the AM and make the lemon juice, and it's prob noon time before I even finish it. Then 1 juice, plus some water. Then it's dinner time before I have another juice. I must work on drinking more! I will, and will also keep you posted!

Thanks!