Juicing Forum

Hi all! I'm a 31 year old male who is trying juicing for the first time. I am starting with the goal of a 14 day fast...but realistically probably going for a 7 day. I am on day 2. I am doing this for the cleansing and as a stepping stone to cut 30-40 lbs. I'm currently 6'1, 259 lbs.

I am using the 7-day plan that is on this website with the 6 recipes. I've unfortunately only found one that I actually enjoyed...so chocking these down have been tough, but I do it knowing that it is helping heal my body.

This is hard for me....food is my worst addiction. I love everything about it. My opinion before this fast was that fruits and vegetables are what "food" eats. Haha. It's going better than I thought after 1 day though. I slept amazing last night, I woke up today and have not been all that hungry. Lots of aches and pains internally though...I'm sure that's my body mending. I noticed after 1 day, my belt notch was one tighter however (I'm sure that' water weight, but it's an inspiring event).

A couple of quick questions:

1. Can I add dry seasonings to these drinks? For example, I like a little heat with my food. Can I add a ground red cayenne pepper or something along that sort to the veggie drinks?
2. I am a "snuff" user. I was going to try and quit that at the same time as this fast...but trying to rid myself of two addictions at once seemed pretty intense for my body. Is it okay to moderately continue the use of snuff while juicing?
3. Is there any fruit or veggie that is "off limits" when it comes to juicing, or all "fair game?"
4. I see plenty of information about what to do while juicing, but not much after. This is my kick-start to a healthier life, so what should I plan on consuming post-fasting?

I did a lot of research on this before deciding to partake and this site was by far the most helpful, informative and Donnie, you seem to be there to answer every question / ease every fear. Thank you for that.

Thanks in advance for the help!

I can totally relate to what you said about fruits and veggies are what food eats but now look at the labels for everything that will go in my body. not too many days ago i was the guy that could eat a 2-3lb steak and potatos all by myself no problem, now funny thing is i think id be just as happy with a nice salad with fresh veggies and some grilled chicken on top! Go figure!
Also my belt notch has gone down one notch, plus i can now button my pants and not be uncomfortable- 38" and i just kept the top button undone and the belt on the last notch, which means im up to a 40" waist before this started....
Anyhow let me know how you make out and check out my thread its a bit long now having gone to almost 4 pages but i think it will help give you alot of insight, its up to pver 500 hits in the six days so people are reading it for sure. Granted 70 or 80 of them are me posting updates but i figure that its been viewed by curious people over 400 times so far and climbing!
Talk Soonest
Ray

Thank you Donnie I am glad to know you have been following my thread as well! But not so glad to hear your on jury duty..not the most fun...hopefully its a trial you can write a book about or something..hahaha...I did my jury duty most recently and the first day of the trial when we all showed up to start he took a plea deal for like 5 years in prison...I guees he was Guilty...lol..well thankfully I didnt have to sit thru all those days like you are having to do!
Cant wait to have you back as normal on the site...dont eat too much of that courthouse food!
Hope to hear from you often. I figure the thread I have going is helping alot of people thu alot of questions they have about juicing. Your site is great and Im glad to be a part of it!
Talk to you soonest
Ray