Juicing Forum

Hi,

I plan to start a 3 day juice fast on Monday. I'm buying all the ingredients tomorrow.

However, I don't have the budget just yet to buy a juicer.

Can I mix everything in a blender then strain out the fiber?

Thanks for the advice.

TY for the Amazon link Donnie. I was going to ask this same question. Buying mine today

This is my second day. I plan to complete 7 days and then start a healthier eating routine from what I was doing before the fast. My question is how often should I go back to the juice fast?

My DH and I tried the first day and it was awful. We only got paid this morning, so we ended up not having the right balance of produce to really make this work. I had a headache 2 days prior to starting our fast, and it got so bad I couldn't handle being alone with the children.

DH wanted to get right back up and start tomorrow, but I backed out. I feel awful for letting him down, but I think our timing was bad.

Is there some sort of "middle ground" we can try?

I was thinking about easing into this a bit to get some practice by having juice replace my morning meal, then having juice for all snacks and before my other meals. I have a menu planned that includes portion-controlled seafood and lots and lots of steamed veggies and fresh fruit salads. I thought that way I could get more practice making the juice and cleaning up without having to totally rely on it. Plus, my husband has a busy lifestyle (military and softball) and I am concerned he won't be able to maintain a fast like this while keeping up with things he MUST be able to do.

My husband will be going TDY, and I wanted to really commit to a fast when he leaves. That way he can see my results when he gets back. *But honestly, that way I only have to worry about my juice and my needs while he is gone, instead of trying to run a whole home and make double the juice all day. The oldest will be in school 8 hours a day and the baby is easy to handle most of the time.*

Any advice would be appreciated. I was very disappointed with how today went. I made it from 5am-6pm about on the fast, but without enough juice to get us both by. I want to make this work, but I feel I need practice before doing an all out fast so I can keep up with juicing, my young children and housework.

We aren't as concerned with detoxing as we are with weight loss for me. DH is close to the proper weight, he just wants to fast to support me. (It ends up making more work on my part, though.)

Probably the worst thing about this is I told my DH I could not get up and try again tomorrow, and he's been disappointed in me. He thinks I'm making excuses, and I guess maybe I am. But I feel they are valid and I want to find ways to work around them instead of hiding behind them, but right now he's just shut down on the whole topic.

Good morning, I started this morning with my first juice, I have two ready in the fridge at work for my snack and lunch.

JustOnJuice, I have a few questions regarding weigh loss.
I have a bout 25 lbs. to lose, I have been reading here all the success stories of many Juicers have lost weight with Juice Fast, is it water weight that is being lost? or does one actually lose fat and inches?, I know that when I don't eat carbs. I lose weight, but it's mostly water weight and my body shape doesn't change or shrink much, I need to lose fat too, I need to lose 25 lbs. I want to fit confortably in my cloteh...lol
My next questions is, if I was to juice fast Monday - Friday and on the weekends eat a healthy dinner, would I lose weight if I did this for a month or so, or even for long term?
You have mentioned that you do a 3 day fast once a month, do you lose weight or just maintain your current weight?
Thank you again for always taking the time to respond, I really appreciate it.

best regards
Maryc

Hi! I am getting to try a 3 day fast/cleanse and my main concern is that I no longer have a Thyroid (and 11 lymph nodes in that area) NOR do I have a Gall Bladder. I take levothyroxine for my thyroid and you say not to have any solids, but I HAVE to take my medicine every night (on an empty stomach). This won't interfere with anything will it? BTW....this is my first time juicing and cleansing and "eating" this much fruits and veggies. I haven't been able to digest salads without excruciating pain, so I don't usually eat raw veggies at all. Thanks for any input!

PS I bought an Omega VRT350HD Masticating juicer....was a little pricey, but it seems to handle the leafy greens well.

Thank you for creating this site! Super-informative, and I appreciate that you take the time to respond to every post!
I, like others, watched the Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead documentary and that is where I found my inspiration... my parents just delivered my juicer (an early Christmas present), and my husband got paid today, so I intend to visit a few farm stands to see what I can find for the fast. My question is-- is it safe to do the juice fast long-term? How long did you do only juice? If I start on Sunday, will I be visiting the bathroom at work all day long on Monday?

Thank you!

In reading your reply to Debbie...I'm so glad you said "you'll mostly have to urinate a lot," cause that's me! I thought would be running to bathroom for another reason I decided to start the 3 day fast yesterday (initially planned on starting today). So day 2 and doing good. Last night I had headache and cravings....didn't help watching husband eating burger either :/ Other than forgetting to put the spinach in the Gung Ho Mango recipe, I'm doing good today. It's becoming second nature to me now, routines are the best! I may go 7 days! And I will be of more help to my husband when he starts next Friday. He will be taking juices to work, do you have recommendations for containers to take them in? My goal is to fit in my football seats without the extra seat as a buffer, home opener is Aug 30th!

I'd be lost without this site. A HUGE thank you Donnie!

I'm starting to smell :/ and developing a whitish tongue. Also have seasonal asthma and noticed my asthma a little irritated tonight but did inhaler and feel better. I read somewhere these were "healing crisis" and completely normal at beginning of juice fast. Any suggestions to minimize the odor?

Hi JOJ!
How important do you think it is to make the juices organic?
Thanks!

Thanks Donnie. I drink about 3-4 of a 32 oz water bottle during the day. Sometimes I feel water logged but keep on drinking! Skin getting oily now so I know cleanse is working. Going on Day 5. When I get to day 7, I will see how I feel and decide if I want to extend it. Since my husband is starting on Friday, I most likely will stretch it to 10 or 14 days. I weighed myself yesterday only to find I gained a pound :/ Discouraged. Then I had more symptoms of detox so yesterday was a down day. After today it should only get better so I am hopeful.

hi everyone. i finally bought the magic bullet - assuming this is okay for juicing?
i start my first day tomorrow out of 30 days and i am scared that i might not pull through the 30 days. i weight 120 lbs and i plan to lose 15 lbs any advice i can get before i start? i just don't want to get bored w/ juicing.

thanks!