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I have a significant amount of weight to lose and am going for a 60-day juice fast with today being day #1.

I got a checkup by my doctor last Saturday. I will try to go at least every couple of weeks to be checked out and make sure everything is okay.

So far, the juice tastes delicious and I feel okay. I ordered a Big Boss masticating slow juicer, which I really love and it seems to really get a high-volume of juice out. Even little pieces of kale yielded a lot more juice than I thought they would.

I hope to lose 60-80 pounds over the next 60 days.

Wish me luck.

Hi Cat, seems like an attainable goal from everything I have read it seems weight loss is about a pound a day. Good luck and try your best to stick with it. Get past day 3 and it is supposed to be smooth sailing. I'm doing 21 days and I'm at day 2. I'll let you know how it turns out. I would try to add some light exercise as well

That is incredible Curious Cat. I'm pleased that you are focused on hitting your goal and taking the steps to do it. The hard part is simply having the will power to get started. You'll do 60 days. I can't wait to get updated throughout the week. Please, keep us updated daily.

For me, day 2 is usually more difficult than day 3. By day 3 I usually feel pretty good.

Thanks JuicerJohn...that's seems to be true for me too so far. Day #2 was more difficult than day #3, so far. It's early, LOL. Actually, the roughest day was on Sunday the day I was going to start and then Monday when I was going to start again. But once I actually started on Tuesday, it hasn't been bad at all.

Thanks JOJ. I will try that celery trick.

I am finding that I really like it when I leave on the lemon and orange peel. It makes the juice extra tangy. Almost a soda like quality.

Thanks JOJ. I'll try that recipe. Maybe today.

So day #4, I am down 11.4 pounds total.

I feel good and really have no cravings or hunger. In fact, I have to remind myself to drink some juice because my appetite is so minimal.

One thing that I am noticing though is that I have to catch myself and remind myself that I am on a juice fast. For example, I starting thinking earlier about ordering out for lunch and then last night I thought "oh, I'll watch a movie and have some popcorn." It's just such a habit to couple eating with other activities that I do.

WOW!!! almost 12 pounds! That is amazing CC!!! Congrats!!! Keep doing what your doing, it's working great!

Yes, be careful. Eating out of habit is well... habitual and takes a while to break. Set up sticky notes on things like the microwave, fridge, or pantry that remind you you're on a juice fast. I've caught myself plenty of times in situations like that where I would forget and almost munch on something out of pure habit.

You are really kicking butt! Keep up the good work CC!

Thanks Cat. Made it through Breakfast, Lunch, and soon snack. Not hungery at all right now, but dang some of the snack machine cravings I am having. I have drank about 80+ oz water today, but plan on a little more. Great to see we are somewhat close in weight. Good to have someone on this journey with.

Welcome Blackjack! Congrats on your juice fast! Keep hydrated and you'll do just fine! Glad to have you juicing with CC!

Aussiewillie, welcome to the JOJ forums! We are starting a 3 day fast on the 5th of May and you're welcome to start up with us if you want. WOW, 14 days of grapefruit juice! That must have been intense but if you were able to do that then a juice fast with plenty of fresh veggies and fruits will be a breeze for you!

That's awesome Willie. Glad you are joining us.

Day #5 and down a total of 13.8 pounds. I still feel good and not hungry.

Things I need to watch though are I need to not "skip" juices. Yesterday, I only had 3 and didn't drink my first one until 12:30 PM. This is a bad habit that I've long had and makes it easier to binge because I am really hungry by the end of the day when I skip meals. I think the same thing will eventually happen if I keep doing it with juices and also I won't be taking in enough calories.

How's it going Willie and Blackjack?

So the things for me to focus on are to drink at least 4-5 16-ounce juices a day and also to begin a walking program.

CC I'm starting Sunday the 5th of May.

I've also ordered the movie from joe Cross and joined them as well.