Juicing Forum

Hi all,

Starting a juice fast on August 12th. Up for anyone to join me for however long they choose to. Not wanting to push anyone beyond what they are up for. I'm a new juicer but I'm trying to lose weight and become healthier. I was informed by my doctor that my cholesterol is way too high, I'm only 29 (whaaa???? 😯 ) I had no idea that was possible. So, come join me and let's beat this beast together. I need all the help I can get!!

Thanks for the welcoming! I'm getting more and more nervous as the time passes before the 12th. I guess growing up in the south with a lot of comfort foods and family who cure everything with food will make anyone second guess doing a juice fast. I'm still excited and I'm anticipating it with an open mind. Now if I can just keep my nerves at bay.....

Hi smcspixie, my husband and I will be fasting along with you. We started July 30th and will continue until we've met our goals. We also have high cholesterol AND high blood pressure. Here's the amazing thing about juicing. It will break off your love affair with food! It's so cool how it changes your desires. I was a huge comfort food lover, but now when I think about food all I really want is some salad, brown rice and salmon. That's insane for me. I've always been a carnivore...the bigger the plate of steak and potatoes the better! We'll be fasting for possibly up to 90 days total; how ever long it takes to get down to our ideal weight and overcome our health issues. You're so smart to start now when you're just 29. We're in our mid-50's and are encouraging our kids (your age)to begin now being intentional about their health. We're on day 12 and I've already lost 17 lbs. You can do it!!

PattiRob, That is so wonderful that you've made it that far. I'm definitely going to be looking to you for inspiration!!Congrats on the 17 pounds gone! Now I'm starting to get excited. My kids are 8 and 1 and are definitely a handful, so I'm doing it for them as well.

Congrats on getting your Juicer PittiMama! It's going to help you do amazing things for your body!

Pixie, I have an 8 and a 5 year old. The best thing is, after my fast I can play and keep up with them without getting tired or drained. I have so much more energy and motivation now.

Hi! I, too, am beginning a juice fast on August 12. I am really excited to be getting started on losing weight and becoming more energetic. I also want to be healthier. This is a first juice fast for me. I certainly hope I am as successful as a lot of people I have found on this forum. I would appreciate any feedback and tips from other beginners!

My girlfriend and I just started today as well! I just had my first bottle and I am still felling pretty hungry. I know this isn't going to be easy. I caved and had a small cup of coffee already but I wake up for work at 400am. I need to ween myself off of it. I am going to switch to some non-caffeinated tea from here on out. I will be checking in when I can, thanks for the great site, it has been very helpful!

I'm in! Yesterday was my actual first day...and then I caved and ate a turkey hot dog in the evening b/c I thought I was dying. But, I won't let that get me off track - on to a new day, and continued juicing. I'm shooting for 7 days, but we will see what happens!

Hello! I am not completely new to juicing as my friend has done a couple of juice fasts and I have a juicer that I use to make occasional juices. Today I got to work and felt so rundown and unhealthy that I decided it was time to do my first fast. I'm planning for 3 days but we'll see where it goes. I need to go shopping after work so my first juice will be for dinner tonight. Anxious to get started and this site has been an amazing help. In the past I tend to get overwhelmed with trying to make "perfect" juices so I'm just going to pick a few recipes that won't overwhelm me and go for it!
I'm thin, so this isn't for weight loss, but I know I am very unhealthy and have a lot of toxins to remove from my body. I'm looking forward to the energy and general well-being that comes with juicing, and I'm going to try to get a little bit of exercise thrown in there!
I saw someone previous said something about tea and that had me wondering, would it be okay to have a cup of non-sweetened herbal tea during my fast or is that a no-no as well?

Heather, welcome to JOJ! You're going to do great on your fast! Just stick with it and let the juice do its magic! You can drink tea while on the fast. Also, drink plenty of water right after a juice and throughout the day. I'm here if you have any questions.

Patti, great advice! Always drink a lot of water. Not only does it help with the absorption of the nutrients, but your right, your kidneys need it during the fast! I'm glad you're okay and still sticking with your fast! You're doing amazing!

Day 1 (I didn't start last night): I'm heading out to work this morning having finished a bottle of warm lemon water. For breakfast I have a bottle of Morning Glory juice (freshly juiced this morning) and for lunch a bottle of Mean Green, juiced last night. I have a snack juice of my friend's concoction: 1 grapefruit, 2 oranges, 3 carrots and a 1" chunk of ginger. I hope this is enough for the day, but I think it will be because I am not a big eater to start with. Oh, and a gallon jug of water with sliced lemons in it for drinking during the day.

Congrats Janetr and Heather on starting your juice fasts. As far as recipes go, try them all! The recipes can be found under the juicing recipes section the top of the site. I'm here if you have any questions.

Patti, 26 pounds in 14 days, that's incredible!!! Congrats to your husband! I bet he feels amazing doesn't he? I wish you both the best!

Congrats on 8 pounds in 4 days Amjosmom! I have a 5 year old and an 8 year old and I know how you feel. I'm positive you'll be able to keep up with them if you stick to your fast and hit your goal! I wish you all the best!