Tuliza is Vegan and Raw

Loose Skin After Weight loss, Days 13, 14, and 15

2011-08-06T07:50:00.000-07:00

The magical thing about going on raw foods and juicing is you release weight fast. You feel great! If you don't have much weight to release, you can sometimes end up on the thin side. If you have a lot of weight to release you can run into a problem of loose skin. The good news is, there is a solution.

Throughout my juice feasting, I have a daily routine of skin brushing. Prior to showering, I would take a shower brush and brush in circular motions from my feet to shoulders avoiding my face. This process does a number of things. Here a list of a few:

Increases circulation and blood flow
Enhances detoxification
Exfoliates dead skin
Speeds up the regeneration of new skin
Helps to firm and tighten skin

Loose skin happens, however, over time it will regenerate. The older we get the longer it takes.
I remember what my skin around my tummy looked like after having children. I didn't know then what I know now. I didn't do anything and yet my skin eventually regenerated itself. Taking care of our skin is very important. One of the things I practice is to not put anything on my skin that I can not eat. Your skin is like a sponge. Whatever you put on it absorbs right into your body. After showering, I apply organic raw coconut oil to my skin. This is the same coconut oil that I use to prepare my meals. I have one jar for the kitchen and one for the bathroom. I also practice drinking plenty of water. Another good practice is sweating. Your skin is the largest organ of your body and it functions just like your liver. Pamper it and love it.

Days 13, 14, and 15,
There has been any significant events with my juicing these days. I have lost weight and I am noticing subtle changes in my appearance. The loose skin was to be expected. I have a a little detox rash developing on my tummy. I think I am super detoxing after using increased amounts of spirulina in my juice. I not sure how much longer I am going to continue juice feasting. Perhaps another week. My weight is starting to reach the low range and that is an indication to start refeeding my body. When I began my last juice feast, I weighed so much more and much to release. I have far less to release on the juice feast.

love to all.

Days 8-12 and Enemas

2011-08-02T08:50:00.000-07:00

Hi My Friends,
It been 5 days since my last post because I've had some computer issues...don't you just love when that happens? Anyway, I am back and today is Day 12.

I wanted to talk to day about enemas. It can be quite embarrassing and gross to some and of interest to others. Whatever place you find yourself, I will be providing, for you, vital information on the benefits of enemas.

When I started my first Juice feast, I had done a lot of research first. Juicing for 3 months is a long time and I wanted to be sure i was safe. One of the recommendations in the first month was daily enemas. I had never had an enema in my life and was not keen on doing one either. I am here to tell you that my thoughts and feelings about enemas had changed. I learned why enemas were so important to the juice feast. Once I did it, I wondered why I hadn't done it before. The video below explains why.

Until next time,
Stay healthy

DETOXING

2011-07-28T19:06:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends,
While I enjoy the wonderful benefits of juicing, The symptoms of detoxing is not my favorite. I know this must happen in order to heal the body. The symptoms can go anywhere from mild to intense. Here is a list of what to expect while the body is going through detox.

Headache
Fatigue
depression
anxiety
Food cravings
Chills
Restlessness
Insomnia
Edema
Dry skin
Dizziness
Rashes
Coated tongue
Bad breath
Nausea
Stomach cramps
Loose stools
Body odor
Mild body aches

Day 7: Today I had lots of energy and felt fantastic. I guess it's because I was experiencing any
noticeable detox symptoms today. As for last night, I couldn't wait to go to bed. After having only mild detox, during the early part of the day, The evening changed rapidly. I had stomach cramps, fatigue and an awful taste in my mouth. I wanted to go to sleep but felt so restless. I knew what was happening to me and in knowing that I made myself relax by deep breathing. Finally I went to sleep. Today was awesome! My only concern is that yucky taste I have. I brush my teeth and I use a tongue scraper, yet it's still there. I try not to get too close to people when I talk because I'm concerned the will notice it too. One of the things I found that helped was frequent sips of water. I ran out of organic coffee today so my daily morning enema was water only. I still got good results, however, coffee really does the job. Tomorrow I will discuss a little more about enemas.

Until next time,
Peace

Weight Release

2011-07-27T08:24:00.000-07:00

Me before my raw food lifestyle and the 2008, 92 Day Global Juice Feast at 175lbs.

Me, just a few days after completing 92 days of the 2008, 92 Day Global Juice Feast at 125lbs.

Hi Everyone,
Today I would like to share more about my experience with weight gain and weight loss. I have a history of being a compulsive overeater as well as a compulsive undereater. Although I was never considered obese, I did become overweight. Being overweight would trigger me to undereat to point of anorexia. It was a never ending battle. It wasn't until I discovered the raw vegan way of eating, that made the cycle end for me. I am not going to say I didn't have to work at it. When I started out, I was 175lbs, more than I wanted to be and more than what was healthy for me. I had a lot health problems in addition to the weight. My emotional health suffered too. I was often depressed and my self esteem very low. Embarking on the raw food lifestyle not only gave me a healthy way of eating, it lifted my spirit. I felt good about myself for the first time in many many years. I was not afraid of food any more. I reached a weight goal that I was very happy with. I maintained my weight goal for 3 years and then for some odd reason I started to slowly creep back up. What I didn't realize, was that I wasn't paying attention to my eating anymore. While I was still eating raw food, I wasn't eating consciously. I was eating healthy but I let the sometimes stress in life get in the way of my eating. Eating raw nuts and seeds became overeating raw nuts and seeds as well as avocados and the overuse of oils. Part of my disease of 0vereating is eating away my emotions and I found a way to do it with raw food. The good news is I never gained back the weight I started with. Most individuals on a standard american diet who go on a weight loss plan will do well if they stick to the plan. As soon as they come of the plan and resume old eating habits, they gain all of the weight back and then some. That didn't happen to me on raw food and that's a blessing. The increase in weight that I experienced was minimal and easy to manage. All I need to do is to adjust the type of raw foods that fit my personal health needs. Everyone is different metabolically. I've always had a sluggish digestive system and to many dense raw food slow me up even more. Juice feasting is my remedy and I have already released weight in just 6 days. My plan of action, when I resume eating, is to eat like I juice to maintain my new weight.

Day 6: I slept well last night, even though I had to get up around 3am to got to the bathroom. Lot's of liquid flowing through my system. My kidney's are getting an awesome flushing. Didn't do an enema this morning, however, I plan to do one early in the evening before my dinner juice. I noticed that my body is shedding old dead skin...awesome! I've been helping it along with a dry skin brush before my shower. My skin feels so smooth. I'm not sure if I'm going to do a full 92 days of juicing. It will depend on my weight. I may end up releasing to much weight by day 92.

Please feel free to comment and ask question. :)

Until next time,
Blessings

July! A perfect time to Juice Feast!

2011-07-26T17:12:00.000-07:00

Hi My Friends,
Guess What? I'm Juice Feasting again and I'm on Day 5! I've done some short term juice feasts here and there for two to three days, but this will be an extended one this time. My last extended juice feast was in March 1st, 2008, where I completed 92 days. It was incredible. Now with the weather temps, here in Phoenix, AZ, anywhere from 105-110+ for the next few months, it's a perfect time to juice. It is so easy to get dehydrated here because of our low humidity. It is essential to keep yourself hydrated no matter what your weather conditions are. Our bodies need fluid to function properly. My body also needed a reboot. The wonderful thing about juicing is the raw, fresh, nutrients from fruit and vegetables gets quickly and easily absorbed. The water content cleanses and flushes the digestive system while easing up on it's digestive work load. Just like my 2008 Juice Feast, I will be sharing my experiences you, so, this is how my last five days have been.

Day 1: Is always the hardest because that's when I experience food cravings the most. I managed to get through the whole day without throwing in the towel. My best way of coping with my cravings, by the way is a symptom of detox, was to not expose myself to social situations that involved food. I also did not watch television of which you are bombarded with food commercials. I also made it a me day. I was important for me to be alone as my body embarked on it's new journey. Starting on the weekend is very important for success I happened to be off on Friday.

Day 2: The morning and well into the afternoon went very well. I think it's because I was never one to awaken with hunger in the morning. My appetite usually doesn't kick in until about lunchtime or later. It was later this day, around the dinner hour that the cravings started, however, they were not nearly as intense as Day 1. Breathing and drinking my daily amount of juice got me through. I even attended a drumming circle that provided a buffet table fill with vegetarian finger food. It was tempting but my desire to juice feast was stronger. The drumming filled my spirit and I even danced to the beat. There was no room within me for sabotage.

Day 3: Today was so much easier. My body has adjusted to the fact that there is no solid food being consumed and my cravings are just a whisper. My preoccupation with food has diminished and now I can focus on the healing benefits of my juicing. I feel more relaxed and I have a good routine with my juice preparation. It can only get better from here.

Day 4: My sleep last night was a little restless. I remembered this feeling from my last Juice Feast. It didn't keep me up all night but I didn't feel as energetic. I also notice my vision is slightly blurry. I may be a little edema as my body adjusts to the extra fluid. This was yet more detox symptoms along with it a yucky taste in my mouth. It looks like I am making progress with the detoxing. Later on, in the evening, I had a date night with my significant other. I brought my two 32 ounce bottles of juice with me so I could have them while he eat food in front of me. He is not a vegetarian, raw vegan, nor does he have the desire to juice. I am on my own with this one. Same as my last one and I did very well.

Day 5: Today was a by far the best day I've had. I feel great! No cravings! I had a little bit of a restless night, yet I don't feel tired at all today. It's the nutrient dense juice that sustains me. I know there will be more detox symptoms along the way, however, I'm armed with my juice. Bring it on! For those who have never Juice Feasted before, I would like to share with you my daily routine.

Upon Wake Up:
Drink 32 ounces of lemon water with MSM (a recommended supplement).

After Drinking All The Water: I do an enema with lukewarm water first and then organic coffee. (recommended and very important). I have to get those toxins out of my colon because my intestines are in a resting state. Not fun but very necessary.

After The Enema: I Juice. I have a Jack Lalane Juicer and I have been happy with it. I would like a more powerful juicer but it's not in my budget at this time. I prepare 3 quarts of fresh green juice and 1 quart of fresh fruit juice. This is my juice for the day. I always add Granny Smith apples to my green juices to make them taste better. Without them your green juice is not as enjoyable.

Now I'm ready for the day. I keep a cooler for my juices and I am able to go anywhere I choose. Have juice , will travel!

I will be posting more about my experiences so please comment if you wish. I will also answer any questions you might have.

Until next time,
Namaste

Weight gain on raw food!!!

2011-06-28T12:05:00.000-07:00

When I started the raw food journey, four years ago, I was overjoyed with the amazing amount of weight release I experienced. It was like magic. I never had to measure my food or count calories. It was awesome! Over the past year, I noticed little by little I started to gain some weight back and I was concerned. What was I doing different? I'm eating raw! How could I be gaining weight? What I realized is that my body adjusted to the quality and quantity of raw food and now it does not require as much as it did when I started. The good thing about my weight gain is I am not overweight. When I initially shed the unhealthy 50 pounds, I settled into a weight of 125 and sometimes under. Well, over the past year or so, I slowly started to gain a pound or two here and there. Now I am weighing anywhere from 135 and up. I must admit, 125 pounds gave me a pencil thin appearance, however, for my height of 5'/8", 135lbs looks a lot healthier. The benefit of health overrides my desire to be fashion model skinny...although it would be nice. As I continue my raw food journey I will listen to and feel what my body needs and fine tune from time to time.

Stay healthy my friends,
Tuliza

When you are the only raw vegan.

2011-03-11T12:25:00.000-08:00

I have to admit it's not easy being the only one of my friends and family to be a raw vegan. Ever since I began my raw lifestyle, I feel as if I'm from another planet. Don't get me wrong, I am in no way feeling regret. I love the way I eat. I can go out to eat with my friends and family and have no problems. I have, on occasion, found myself in a situation were I was served plate of iceberg lettuce with some slices of waxy cucumbers and tomatoes. I've learned from those experiences to always be prepared. I now keep a cooler bag with me at all times with lots of raw goodies. I make my meals the night before so that I can be ready for just about whatever. You see, the good thing about being raw is you never have to heat up anything...just keep it cold. I had people say they would be bored with eating this way. I am here to tell you that there is just as many recipes for raw food as there is for cooked. I must own at least a dozen raw food prep books, however, many of my recipes are just made up out of my head. I've been asked the question, "do you miss eating cooked foods"? My answer to that is "yes, but I would like to create a raw version of it". The same herbs and spices used to flavor a cooked dish can equally flavor a raw one. All you need is your taste buds.

I find it kind of cute when someone say's "I have some macaroni salad in the fridge and some potato salad for you". I politely say no thank you. I know they mean well, however, cold cooked food is still cooked. I don't think everybody quite gets the raw thing. I would like to point out that I am not one of those preaching vegans that makes everyone feel bad that they are omnivores. I believe in coexistence. In my last post, I mentioned eating some cooked vegetarian food. It's not that I don't like it. It's that my body has adjusted to this new way of eating and I crave more of it.

I feel everyone of us should be who we are and enjoy it. On that note, I raise my glass of homemade kombucha and say...To Life!

I'm Back

2011-03-06T15:00:00.000-08:00

Hi to all my blog followers,
As you may have noticed, I haven't been blogging for some time. My absence has been due to a number of things. I had to close down Sprigs Of This N That, my herbal remedy store along with my website. Then I had to close Emerald Light Circle In The Raw, my discussion board, and last but not least, my Henna By Tuliza website. I tell ya, it's been quite a challenge. I guess life would not be interesting without challenges.

I am so happy to see so many visitors and followers here on Tuliza Is Vegan And Raw. Thank you for taking an interest in my juicing and raw food journey.

Since the last time I posted, I have allowed myself to experience some vegan cooked food during the winter months and some being non-vegan, vegetarian prepackaged foods. Most of you know that I have been 100% raw vegan for four years now. The results of eating these foods, for me personally were not positive. Even though I ate, what most would say, healthy food, My body reacted as if I ate the worst junk food ever. I can only guess it is because my body had become so clean, it would no longer tolerate anything other than raw food without ill effects. The ill effects that I am speaking of is, craving to the point of overeating, weight gain, constipation, bloating and edema. The edema came as a result of too much sodium. It did not dawn on me that it was what I was eating that was the problem. I thought I had made healthy choices. For someone on the SAD(Standard American Diet), I did. I am proud to say that I am now back on track and am 100% raw again. I did, however, gain 12lbs in the process of my indulgence. This is not to say that healthy, cooked and sometimes packaged vegetarian foods are not good for you. It was my own personal experience that convinced me I needed to continue to maintain totally vegan raw lifestyle.

Each day provides a new opportunity for me make fine adjustments in my beingness. :)

Day 8&9

2010-07-12T07:42:00.000-07:00

I did it. I broke my fast successfully with watermelon and later some soaked prunes. In the past I would start out slowly and build up my foods over a course of days. This time I have a different plan. A modified juice feast. I am not ready to give up the juice feast just yet. Even though my weight is 126lbs, I am not so low that I can't continue a bit longer. What I will be doing is eating the foods I would normally juice. I will be consuming lots of green leafy vegetables and some fruit. I will not be eating nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. I will allow soaked prunes only, avocado, or a banana. My whole idea is to continue the cleansing process without releasing to much weight. Juicing is still going to be primary. I found a great Asian Market where I live and I'm excited to try some new fruit and veggies.

Day 7

2010-07-09T17:59:00.000-07:00

Day 7. I'm aware that I am getting quite skinny so I have decided to end my juice fast/feast. Tomorrow I will be breaking my fast with watermelon and then later moving on to soaked prunes. I would have loved to go much longer, however I don't have enough body fat to continue. I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would be making such a statement. Four years ago I started the raw food lifestyle and at that time I weighed 175lbs. It is four years later an I am totally committed to being a raw vegan. Sure, it can be tough sometimes and you may fall off the raw food wagon from time to time. The good thing is you can start fresh each day. Once again I received great benefits from fasting and juice feasting. Thank you for following my blog. Until next time...

Day 6

2010-07-08T17:18:00.000-07:00

It's Day 6 and up until now my detox symptoms have been pretty mild. I do suffer from a coated tongue and a yucky taste in my mouth, however, I started developing a rash on my tummy around my navel...Interesting. I have had a few little skin eruption in interesting places. The last one was right on my root chakra the #1. What can I say. It was the most appropriate visual I could come up with without being too graphic. Now I have moved up to the solar plexus, The 3rd chakra. How powerful!
I noticed today that my green juice as taken on a chocolate milk taste...also interesting.

The journey continues...

Day 5

2010-07-07T19:23:00.000-07:00

It's Day 5 and there is not much to tell today. I am drinking more green juice and and loving it. I am taking care to drink my juice as a meal rather than sipping it continually all day. I am also learning to recognize my real hunger. Tomorrow I will be introducing some fruit juice and B12. I have been vegan for a long time and my levels are low. Well that's it for Day 5.

The journey continues...

Juice Feast or Juice Fast Day 4

2010-07-06T17:02:00.000-07:00

Today is Day 4 of my juice feast or should I say juice fast. The reason being, I am not yet drinking the required amount of juice to be considered juice feasting. I did, however, add more green juice today as I re-feed myself after water fasting. I can not say for sure how long I will be Juice Fasting/Feasting. It will be determined according to my weight. From the start of my water fast until now, I have released a total of 13 pounds. For those of you who have read my posts from my first juice feast in 2008 you will see I released 49 pounds. This time weight release is not an issue. My main focus was improving my digestion and detoxifying. I think I will take it day by day.

The journey continues...

Day 2 & 3

2010-07-05T18:53:00.000-07:00

Day 2 went very well. As I further awakened my digestive system, I notice that the energy I felt before breaking my water fast is fading a little. Digestion does make you lethargic and I am noticing it more. All I have had was diluted coconut water and water throughout the day.

Day 3
This morning I added green juice to my diluted coconut water. It was awesome, however, I needed to still take it slow. In the afternoon, water. My evening meal was undiluted coconut water. once again I felt as if I drank alcohol. The reat of the evening was just pure water. Tomorrow I will be able to have Green juice twice a day and I won't need to dilute my coconut water.

And the journey continues...

Juice Feasting 2010, Day 1

2010-07-04T06:48:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I broke my water fast so that I can transition into the juice feast. While other juice feasters are drinking nutrient dense green juice and fruit juice, I am starting out with young coconut water. I diluted the coconut water with an equal part of water. My first sips were tiny an reserved. The taste of the water was so sweet and lovely. As I continued to slowly drink, I thought to myself, I am nurturing my mind, body and soul as if I were a new born baby. In thought, I asked myself is this what mother's milk is like? It was truly amazing. The after effects, after I completed the coconut mixture was pure bliss. I was feeling as if I had been drinking alcohol. I had to laugh at myself because I had to go to bed at 9:00pm on a Saturday night.

There are amazing benefits to coconut water. If you are not aware of the wonderful benefits, take a look at this link. Coconut water benefits.

The journey continues...

Day 6 Of My Water Fast

2010-07-02T18:40:00.000-07:00

Today is DAY 6 of my water fast and I am definitely detoxing. I have an unsightly pimple on my face, just below the left of my nose. Lovely. My mouth still has that terrible taste along with a coated tongue. Water fasting has been quite an interesting experience. My hunger pangs are now gone and I lost a quite a few pounds in the process. I now plan to extend my cleansing long term. I decided to Juice Feast again. The Global Juice Feast starts tomorrow. I'm not sure how long I will be juicing so I'm going to play it by ear. Gradually and easily juicing is a perfect way for me to break my water fast. I can only take small sips of juice at a time in the beginning. Slowly I will build up to the quantity Juice feasting requires(3 quarts of green juice and 1 quart of fruit juice a day).

How you break a fast is very important. You can't just decide "I'm going to eat now". When you fast, your digestive system goes to sleep. Feeding a sleeping digestive system can cause serious illness and damage. You first introduce small sips of diluted juice while continuing with the water fast. Each day you add a little more juice to your water until you can drink your juice 100%. After I complete juice feasting, I will break it with smoothies, following the same pattern until I transition gradually to solid raw vegan food.

Awakening the sleeping giant(my digestive system) is a little challenging for me. I don't wish to unleash "demon hunger" along with it. Mentally preparing myself is the key.

Now my journey begins...

Water Fasting

2010-07-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

I decided to do a water fast and I have been fast for the past four days. Today marks the beginning of day 5. If you have read my last post, you know that I have been struggling with a relapse of a few cooked foods. Once again I am rebooting my system. This has been my experience thus far.

Day 1
This was by far the hardest. All I could think about was food, however, I was determined to cleanse and my hunger pangs did not get the best of me.

Day 2
It was much like Day 1 but to a lesser degree. I still would go through waves of hunger, however, I stayed focused.

Day 3
Detox symptoms became apparent. My skin started to breakout a little and I felt a little nausea. I never got a headache, thank God. I did get a terrible taste in my mouth along with a coated tongue.

Day 4
Very Emotional. Everything effected me. I found myself feeling very depressed. I ended up going to bed early. It was good for to rest more as my body was detoxing emotionally as well as physically.

Day 5(Today)
I woke up this morning feeling very well. I feel a sense of new found energy. Some of the uneasy detox symptoms have pasted. One of the things that I have been doing everyday, is testing my urine for ketones. Ketones appear in the bloodstream and is past through the urine when the body stops using glycogen and begin to use fat stores for fuel. In the last 5 days I have released 9 pounds. Some of which is water in the first few days.

I have fasted before, so water fasting is not a major challenge for me. I is not a quick fix to water fast. It takes some reading and mental preparation to do so. I don't recommend it unless you have experience and proper knowledge. There are contraindications for water fasting. People with Diabetes or Serious, life threatening health issues should not water fast. So please do not do this unless you are under supervised care of a physician.
I will be updating daily with my progress.
Until next time,
Namaste

My Mistake

2010-06-24T16:02:00.000-07:00

A couple of months ago, I made a mistake that I am paying the price for. I had some friends over and I wanted to make sure I had a variety of food to serve. I had a healthy assortment of organic fruit and vegetables along with raw nuts and seeds. Some of my friends were very open to my raw food lifestyle while others require cheese, bread, and deli meats. being a good host, I made sure I had something for everyone to enjoy. The party was a success and I was happy that all were satisfied. The next night I was invited to a party. My friends know my lifestyle so I assumed there would be some fruit and veggies I could munch on. To my surprise, there was nothing and I hadn't had my usual cooler bag of raw foods for "just in case" situations. I was hungry and my first decision was to eat nothing. After a while, I became uncomfortable watching everyone eat while I just sat there. I then proceeded to the table to see if there was anything that I could possibly eat. I decided to eat some crackers. Now a few crackers may not seem harmful to a "normal person" , however, I am not a "normal person". Food and I have a dysfunctional past. For me, eating was like being addicted to drugs or alcohol. I am a food addict. Those few crackers at a party turned into a nightmare of which I regret. I started craving crackers and found myself buying them and eating some everyday. I justified them by buying organic, whole grain from the health food store. The next thing I know, I have graduated to bread. The result of my straying has now become a habit and is now a major problem. I have been 100% raw for four and a half years and I have been proud of my success. Now my train has derailed, I'm ashamed of myself, I have gained twelve pounds and my digestion is suffering. I'm not blaming my friend's party for my relapse. I made the decision to not take care of myself and now I need to make the decision to correct my mistake. Today is the day I turn it all back around. I am a 100% raw vegan and I am sticking to it.

Tuliza's Daily Raw

2010-02-20T14:55:00.000-08:00

To have a successful raw food lifestyle, I had to rid my kitchen of all SAD(Standard American Diet) food. It was hard at first because I started craving all the foods I didn't have around the house. It did get easier over time. I just learned to focus on MIND, BODY and SPIRIT and welcomed the GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY.

MIND: I learned that most food craving was all in my mind. I was told this and I have read this, however, I could not seem to get it in my head. Because I am an emotional overeater, I never learned how to identify when I am actually hungry. This is still a challenge after being 4 years raw.

BODY: The body does not need large amounts of food to be nourished. When I feed myself raw food, I am satisfying my body on a cellular level. I don't need to have the sensation of a full stomach to know I have been fed. By putting healthy nutrients in my body, I now know that my organs, muscles and cells are using this vibrant food and not storing it away to turn into unwanted fat. I lost 49 pounds eating raw when nothing else worked for me. I have maintained 125lbs for the 4 years. This is what I fed my body today.

When I awakened: 32 oz of Water

Followed by 16 oz Green Smoothie w/Kale, Swiss Chard, Spinach, Celery, Lemon, Avocado and a pinch of Himalayan pink salt.

Later snacked on some zucchini slices

Lunch was a 16 oz Green Smoothie w/ Kale, Swiss Chard, Spinach, Celery, Lemon, Avocado, a pinch of Himalayan pink salt w/Raw Sunflower Bread.

Dinner I had Raw Mac & Cheeze

Last I had Raw Cheezecake topped with strawberries.

I will provide the recipes in my next blog. They are so yummy.

SPIRIT: Being creative really helps me stay motivated and inspired. I enjoy playing with flavors and creating raw alternatives for the foods I sometimes crave from my SAD.

GOOD: Following the blogs, journals, and videos of the raw food community. You learn so much. Start a collection of the many raw food books that are out there. You will never get board with the many available recipies.

BAD: Eating Sad Food because I didn't properly prepare or ran out. This has happened to me in the past and I ended up eating the very food I eliminated from my diet. If this happens, don't beat yourself up. Each day is a new chance to improve yourself. Always keep something raw on hand like fresh cut vegetables and fresh fruit. I like to also have some nuts and seeds to munch on too (not too many). I always bring raw food with me wherever I go because I don't want to be forced to eat cooked, packaged, artificially flavored, lifeless food if you don't have to.

UGLY: The poisonous toxic waste that is eliminated from your body when you detox can sometimes look ugly and make you not feel well. This is a good thing and It's temporary. I actually welcome it.

Loose Stools
Coated Tongue
Bad Breath
Skin Breakouts
Fatigue
Mood Swings
Chills
Food Cravings

It may seem overwhelming at first, however, I now think of my body as my baby. I ask myself daily, What shall I feed my baby? The answer is so simple.

Blessings,
Tuliza

Update

2010-02-19T00:03:00.000-08:00

Once again I have let some time roll by and did not update my blog. I apologize for that. I left my last post on Day 3 and 4 of "The Master Cleanse", however, I successfully completed 15 days. My body has been reset and I feel fantastic. It's like being reborn. I do have to admit when you resume eating, there are some real challenges. Craving is a big one, as well as overeating. I try to keep it as simple as possible. I am 100% raw and I have been a raw vegan for about four years now. On an occasion I have been 98%. I have, a time or two, given in and allowed myself to a Standard American Diet (SAD) cookie, or a piece of toast, or some "Natural Chips" thinking I am treating myself for being such a excellent raw foodist. I would sometimes find myself somewhere that did not have fresh fruit or veggies, then I would have this crazy dialog with myself convincing myself it was okay, just this one time. I have also been in situations where loved ones who means well say's "you need to eat"or "this little bit of food won't hurt you, you are way too thin". "Just one time" for me was like telling someone with a alcohol or drug addiction that it is okay this one time or a insulin diabetic that they can go off their insulin and have some sugar.. I learned quickly not to make these allowances for myself anymore. What my loved ones don't understand is my long suffering with food addiction and how it has impacted my health. I have had so many health issues over the years. Some have been quite serious. My immune system has been greatly compromised. Last year I was hospitalized for having an illness that they could not identify. My theory, and I am not a doctor, is that I was dumping a huge, I mean Huge load of garbage from my system. I just wasn't able to handle the load all at one time. Raw food is a powerful cleanser. While in the hospital, I managed maintained my raw vegan diet because I believe in it's healing power. The fruits and vegetables offered to me were substandard to what I have been consuming. No matter how bad I looked and felt. I knew that I was going to be okay. My family and friends were greatly concerned and wanted me to end this "raw food nonsense" and eat what they felt was healthier for me, however, my body rejected it. It also rejected the many medications that I was prescribed to take. I am not saying that taking medication is bad in any way. Medication is a must do, in some cases, please do so. I realized that for me, I could no longer take the meds that were prescribed. I am also not saying you have to be 100% raw to be healthy. 100% raw works for me. Today I feel vibrant. I am healthy and I will continue to be healthy as long as I listen to my body, mind and spirit. I love all those who have tried to help me. They meant well, however, they don't live inside my body and I do not live in theirs. Everyone must do what is best for them.

In order for me to remain consistent with my blogging, Starting tomorrow, I am going to post daily where I am in MIND, BODY and SPIRIT. Within my posts I will discuss the triumphs as well as the challenges and I experience on a daily basis, the GOOD the BAD and the UGLY.
Herbs remedies and raw vegan food are my medicine and my nutrition. Even while living in this concrete habitat filled with stress, temptation, and real life situations.

Blessed be,
Tuliza

The MC, Day 3&4

2010-01-15T11:32:00.000-08:00

So far I have had only brief episodes o food cravings and they pass very quickly. I feel pretty good today. I am eliminating frequently. The 'Smooth Move' tea, I drink twice daily, makes me cramp a little. Funny thing is, I like the cramps. Having cramps means elimination is on it's way and so will relief. I had a little breakout on my face today. It's not bad, just some more detoxing. I'm really enjoying my cleanse.

The MC, Day 2

2010-01-13T11:17:00.000-08:00

This afternoon I experienced the first signs of detox. I started craving food around 3:00pm. It didn't last very long and I really got through it okay. My tongue is already starting to get coated. Towards the evening I started to get very cold so I wrapped up in a blanket. I can't wait to drink a cup of hot 'Smooth Move' tea tonight. I have been urinating a lot and I have had several eliminations. Not bad for Day 2.

I am Master Cleansing again! Day 1

2010-01-12T07:53:00.000-08:00

I started the Master Cleanse 24 hours ago and so far so good. I really don't feel the healing crisis that I have felt in the past. Being 100% raw and doing the 2008, 92 day juice feast has really helped clean and balance my body. Being on a raw food diet is cleansing in itself. I wanted to start on 1/1/10, however, I had to much food left in the fridge from the holidays. 1/11/10 seems to be just as perfect a starting day. I reviewed Stanley Burrough's book 'The Master Cleanse to refresh myself with the recipe and elimination process. This time around, I decided to not dot the Salt Water. For some reason, I end up with edema. I follow the directions very carefully and I still retain some water. For me enemas work best. I am also using Raw Agave instead of the Grade B maple syrup. I have read where it was suggested not to use agave, however, It is just as beneficial. I will post everyday to share my 2010 experience with the MC.

Blessings,
Tuliza

MIA

2009-12-17T20:08:00.000-08:00

Hi My friends,
I have been MIA for some time, I miss sharing with all of you. I have had some challenges with my health that has caused me to go from 100% raw to 95%raw. I hope that I have calculated that correctly. 2009 has been rough for me. I had a Valley Fever relapse and found that I suffer from Adrenal Disorder. I was in the hospital where no one understood my diet. I was put on tons of medication, of which I am no longer taking. Thank Goddess that I've been eating raw for the last three years and I am an herbalist. Life could have been a whole lot worse for me. For two moths, I added smoked salmon(Lox) to my diet because I lost my hair and my fingernails have become very soft and began to split, I have had to increase some protein in my diet that required a little more than the dark leafy greens that I have been eating. Now I am back to 100% raw and I feel fantastic. I eat lots of sea veggies that contain iodine which is beneficial to those who suffer from adrenal disorder. It's so good to be back. I believe in the raw food lifestyle. I feel it has saved my life.

It is so good to be raw!
Tuliza

JF 2009 Day Update

2009-01-16T10:04:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,
Sorry I missed a couple of days of posting. I'm feeling much better today. The weather warmed up a little, so it's helping me cope with the chills I've been having. I must confess, I was cooking the other day, because my family is not raw, and without any thought I tasted the food I was cooking. It wasn't until after the fact that I realized what I had done. I actually ate a small amount of cooked food. I had been preparing a new recipe and had no idea how it was going to turn out. My first instinct is to taste test before I serve a meal. I've been raw for a little over two years now and this was the first time I did that.
I've decided that I am not going to make an issue out of it, so I am going to laugh it off and continue juicing as usual.

My Stats

Current Weight: 131lbs
Goal weight: 125lbs

7:30 am I had 1 quart of water with lemon juice and MSM.

8:30 am
Daily enema

9:30 am
I prepared my juice. It takes about an hour or so from start to clean up.

10:30 am I had 1 quart Green Juice made with:
Celery, organic granny smith apples, spinach, cucumber, bok choy, organic carrots, lemon and ginger. (w/ a tsp of hemp oil)

3:00 pm I had 1 quart of Fruit Juice made with:
hand squeezed oranges and spirulina...Yummy!

5:30 pm I had 1 quart Green juice made with:
Celery, organic granny smith apples, spinach, cucumber, bok choy, organic carrots, lemon and ginger. (w/ a tsp of hemp oil)

9:30 pm I had 1 quart Green Juice made with:
Celery, organic granny smith apples, spinach, cucumber, bok choy, organic carrots, lemon and ginger. (w/ a tsp of hemp oil)

Cleansing Reactions
1. Still urinating frequently. I get up at least once during the night.
2. My tongue is still very coated.
3. Craving food, but not really hungry. It's all in my head.
4. I still have fuzzy teeth. I have been brushing with Isab toothpowder.

Noticeable Improvements and Changes
1. My skin feel so smooth.
2. I've been sleeping pretty soundly along with some weird dreams.

Exercise:
Stretches, leg lifts and sit-ups, and a 30 minute walk.

Blessings,
Tuliza

JF 2009 Day 10 and 11

2009-01-14T07:27:00.000-08:00

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Hi Everyone,
It's Day 11 and I've been trying to catch up with myself today. My house has been such a mess for a couple of days because it hasn't been a priority, and I have been without a car for two days. The good thing is, My family members seem to be stable at the moment. One of them is out of the hospital and is recovering at home. The other is still in the hospital and my be there for a little while. I think I can now get myself back on track. Today I added my supplements to my juice. I hadn't been adding them since I started. For me, this was a good time to start them, after experiencing stress.

My Stats

Current Weight: 132lbs (4lbs total)
Goal weight: 125lbs

7:30 am I had 1 quart of water with lemon juice and MSM.

8:30 am
Back to doing an enema today. I feel so much better.

9:30 am
I prepared my juice. It takes about an hour or so from start to clean up.

10:30 am I had 1 quart Green Juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, bok choy, organic romaine lettuce, lemon and ginger. (w/ a tsp of hemp oil)

3:00 pm I had 1 quart of Fruit Juice made with:
hand squeezed oranges and spirulina...Yummy!

5:30 pm I had 1 quart Green juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, bok choy, organic romaine lettuce, lemon and ginger. (w/ a tsp of hemp oil)

9:30 pm I had 1 quart Green Juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, bok choy, organic romaine lettuce, lemon and ginger. (w/ a tsp of hemp oil)

Cleansing Reactions
1. Still urinating frequently. I get up at least once during the night.
2. My tongue is still very coated.
3. Chills...burrr...I've been wearing layers of clothes and wrapping up in blankets.
4. I still have fuzzy teeth. I have been brushing with Isab toothpowder.

Noticeable Improvements and Changes
1. My skin feel so smooth.
2. I've been sleeping pretty soundly.

Exercise:
Stretches, leg lifts and sit-ups, and a 30 minute walk.

Blessings,
Tuliza

JF 2009 Day 8 and 9

2009-01-12T09:32:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,
Life is still stressful right now. I found myself craving solid food today, yet I maintained my determination to juice feast. Spiritually, Juice feasting provides me with a sense of peace and tranquility. I feel that eating now will cause me more stress.

Saturday Day 8
I didn't consume much juice today. I'm still dealing with a family crisis and it has thrown my schedule off a bit. I was still able to make a gallon of juice, however, I was only able to drink 2 quarts of my green juice and a cup of tea.

Today (Sunday) Day 9
I don't normally make a habit of drinking my juices that are older than 12 hours, but things have not been normal for me for the past few days. Today I am drank the green juice I made yesterday and a quart of master cleanse. I chose to have the master cleanse as my fruit juice. It was quick and easy for me, since my time schedule has been so unstable. Tomorrow I will be taking my sick car in to get repaired and hopefully, soon, my life can get back in balance.

My Stats

Current Weight: 123lbs (4lbs total)
Goal weight: 125lbs

7:30 am I had 1 quart of water with lemon juice and MSM.

8:30 am
No enemas.

9:30 am
I prepared my juice. It takes about an hour or so from start to clean up.

10:30 am I had 1 quart Green Juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, bok choy, organic romaine lettuce, lemon and ginger.

3:00 pm I had 1 quart of Fruit Juice made with:
The Master Cleanse

5:30 pm I had 1 quart Green juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, bok choy, organic romaine lettuce, lemon and ginger.

9:30 pm I had 1 quart Green Juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, bok choy, organic romaine lettuce, lemon and ginger..

Cleansing Reactions
1. Still urinating frequently. I get up at least once during the night.
2. My tongue is still very coated.
3. Chills...burrr...I've been wearing layers of clothes and wrapping up in blankets.
4. I still have fuzzy teeth.

Exercise:
Stretches, leg lifts and sit-ups, and a 30 minute walk.

Blessings,
Tuliza

JF 2009 Day 6 and 7

2009-01-09T19:53:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,
My stress level has been tested to the max. I have had to experience one crisis after another today. The good thing is, I didn't eat. Because I am juice feasting, I did not turn to food for a source of comfort. I am proud of myself for not throwing in the towel.

My Stats

Current Weight: 133lbs (4lbs total)
Goal weight: 125lbs

7:30 am I had 1 quart of water with lemon juice and MSM.

8:30 am
I had an enema followed by skin brushing and a hot bath. ( still too cold to do contrast showers).

9:30 am
I prepared my juice. It takes about an hour or so from start to clean up.

10:30 am I had 1 quart Green Juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, bok choy, organic romaine lettuce, lemon and ginger.

3:00 pm I had 1 quart of Fruit Juice made with:
I didn't have fruit juice again today. I decided to have just water and
a cup of fresh lemon, fresh ginger and raw honey tea.

5:30 pm I had 1 quart Green juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, bok choy, organic romaine lettuce, lemon and ginger.

9:30 pm I had 1 quart Green Juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, bok choy, organic romaine lettuce, lemon and ginger..

Cleansing Reactions
1. Still urinating frequently. I get up at least once during the night.
2. My tongue is very coated. I scrape at least twice daily.
3. Chills...burrr...I've been wearing layers of clothes and wrapping up in blankets.
4. Fuzzy teeth. I brush often.

Exercise:
Stretches, leg lifts and sit-ups, and a 30 minute walk.

Blessings,
Tuliza

JF 2009, Day 5

2009-01-07T20:34:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,
It's Day 5 and I had to go shopping today. My refrigerator only holds three days worth of produce. The market, where I purchase all my vegetables and fruit has a good selection of organics. I'm not always able to find everything organic, so from time to time I must select something conventional. I'm feeling pretty good today, not that I was feeling bad. I just feel a since of clarity. My skin even feels different. Before the juice feast, I had noticed a little puffiness in my face. All of that is gone now.

My Stats

Current Weight: 133lbs (4lbs total)
Goal weight: 125lbs

7:30 am I had 1 quart of water with lemon juice and MSM.

8:30 am
I had an enema followed by skin brushing and a hot bath. ( still too cold to do contrast showers).

9:30 am
I prepared my juice. It takes about an hour or so from start to clean up.

10:30 am I had 1 quart Green Juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, bok choy, organic romaine lettuce, lemon and ginger.

3:00 pm I had 1 quart of Fruit Juice made with:
I didn't have fruit juice again today. I decided to have just water and
a cup of fresh lemon, fresh ginger and raw honey tea.

5:30 pm I had 1 quart Green juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, bok choy, organic romaine lettuce, lemon and ginger.

9:30 pm I had 1 quart Green Juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, bok choy, organic romaine lettuce, lemon and ginger..

Cleansing Reactions
1. Still urinating frequently. I get up at least once during the night.
2. My tongue is very coated. I scrape at least twice daily.
3. Chills...burrr...I've been wearing layers of clothes and wrapping up in blankets.

Exercise:
Stretches, leg lifts and sit-ups, and a 30 minute walk.

Blessings,
Tuliza

JF 2009, Day 4

2009-01-06T19:41:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,
It's Day 4 and I was having some wild dreams last night. Stuff that I had tucked away and refused to deal with in life is surfacing in my dreams. I awakened this morning with a feeling of shame and embarrassment from what was happening in my dream. The message to me means I must deal with my stuff, no matter how uncomfortable I feel about it. My eating is so tied into my emotions, even on raw food I have to stay focused. I also have some challenges that can be quite overwhelming yet never cause me to stray from juice feasting and my raw food lifestyle. My husband is not vegetarian or vegan and he is not about to go raw. I cook for him everyday, even while juice feasting. Today I found myself experiencing some intense cravings, however, they do pass. The benefits of JF is too important to me to throw in the towel. I feel really good.

My Stats

Current Weight: 134lbs (no weight loss today)
Goal weight: 125lbs

7:30 am I had 1 quart of water with lemon juice and MSM.

8:30 am
I had an enema followed by skin brushing and a hot bath. ( still too cold to do contrast showers).

9:30 am
I prepared my juice. It takes about an hour or so from start to clean up.

10:30 am I had 1 quart Green Juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, bok choy, romaine lettuce, lemon and
ginger.

3:00 pm I had 1 quart of Fruit Juice made with:
I didn't have fruit juice today. I decided to have just water and
a cup of fresh lemon, fresh ginger and raw honey tea.

5:30 pm I had 1 quart Green juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, bok choy, romaine lettuce, lemon and ginger.

9:30 pm I had 1 quart Green Juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, bok choy, romaine lettuce, lemon and ginger..

Cleansing Reactions
1. Not as much urination today
2. My tongue is very coated
3. Intense cravings

Exercise:
Stretches, leg lifts and sit-ups, and a 30 minute walk.

Blessings,
Tuliza

JF 2009, Day 3

2009-01-06T13:33:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,
Today was much the same as yesterday. Mainly emotional detoxing. Not much to report. Happy Day 3.

My Stats

Current Weight: 134lbs (I lost 3lbs so far)
Goal weight: 125lbs

7:30 am I had 1 quart of water with lemon juice and MSM.

8:30 am
I had an enema followed by skin brushing and a hot bath. ( still too cold to do contrast showers).

9:30 am
I prepared my juice. It takes about an hour or so from start to clean up.

10:30 am I had 1 quart Green Juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, bok choy, romaine lettuce, lemon and
ginger.

3:00 pm I had 1 quart of Fruit Juice made with:
Carrot, granny smith apple, ginger and cinnamon.

5:30 pm I had 1 quart Green juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, bok choy, romaine lettuce, lemon and ginger.

9:30 pm I had 1 quart Green Juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, bok choy, romaine lettuce, lemon and ginger..

Cleansing Reactions

1. Urinated a lot again today
2. Had chills again today, so I had a cup of Yogi Detox Tea.
3. My tongue is beginning to coat.

Exercise:
Stretches, leg lifts and sit-ups, and a 30 minute walk.

Blessings,
Tuliza

JF 2009, Day 2

2009-01-04T20:51:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,
It's Day 2 and I've gotten through the first 24hrs. My right eye was a little red this morning when I woke up. It's been an off and on problem that I hope to remedy on the JF along with healing from a chronic illness and toning my muscles. I have created a sacred space for myself for spiritual purification and meditation. It is spirit that motivates my Juice Feasting. I labeled my mason jars with mantras so that my juice is empowered with positive vibration. I wonder, is it appropriate to use flower essences?

My Stats

Current Weight: 135lbs (I lost 2lbs)
Goal weight: 125lbs

I slept in this morning again, however I got started a little earlier.

8:00 am I had 1 quart of water with lemon juice and MSM.

8:30 am
I had an enema followed by skin brushing and a hot bath. ( still too cold to do contrast showers).

9:30 am
I prepared my juice. It takes about an hour or so from start to clean up.

10:30 am I had 1 quart Green Juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, organic spinach, romaine lettuce, mixed baby greens, and lemon.

3:00 pm I had 1 quart of Fruit Juice made with:
Carrot, granny smith apple, ginger and cinnamon.

5:30 pm I had 1 quart Green juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, organic spinach, romaine lettuce, mixed
baby greens, lemon and ginger.

9:30 pm I had 1 quart Green Juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, organic spinach, romaine lettuce, mixed baby greens, lemon and ginger..

Cleansing Reactions

1. Urinated a lot again today
2. Had chills again today, so I had a cup of Yogi Detox Tea.
3. My tummy is still making sounds like a washing machine.
4. I felt like staying in bed today. Mainly because it 's been a cloudy, cold and rainy.
5. Had a few food cravings, however, I was able to handle it. Deep breathing helps.

Exercise:
Stretches, leg lifts and sit-ups.

Blessings,
Tuliza

I Am Juice Feasting Again! (Day 1)

2009-01-03T19:21:00.000-08:00

Hi to all my friends,
Today is January 3rd and I am juice feasting again. It is Day 1 and I will be sharing my experiences with you once again After the thirty days, I will return to my 100% raw vegan lifestyle, only this time I will post what I'm eating day be day. So far I have been very good with maintaining a 100% raw vegan lifestyle, however, I have not been maintaining balance. I had gotten into the bad habit, again, of mindless overeating when stressed My GOAL is to overcome the compulsion to overeat when I am stressed. I've gained a few pounds back since I reached my goal weight while on the 2008 Global Juice Feast. My mistake was eating lots of nuts with reckless abandonment. I knew what I was doing was going to catch up with me eventually. Somehow, I think I might have been testing myself to see how far I could go. Well, I found out. Even on raw food you must eat in moderation. Small amounts of raw food is the best way to go because live food is highly nutritious. Juice Feasting again will get me back on track.

My Stats

Current Weight: 137lbs
Goal weight: 125lbs

I slept in this morning, so I got a late start preparing my juice.

9:00 am I had 1 quart of water with lemon juice and MSM.

9:30 am
I had an enema followed by skin brushing and a hot bath. ( I was too cold to do contrast showers).

10:30 am
I prepared my juice. It takes about an hour or so from start to clean up.

Tomorrow I will be back to my regular schedule.

11:15 am I had 1 quart Green Juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, organic spinach, romaine lettuce, mixed baby greens, and lemon.

2:30 pm I had 1 quart of Fruit Juice made with:
Pomegranate and fuji apples. (Way too much apple juice for me! I need to modify this one).

6:30 pm I had 1 quart Green juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, organic spinach, romaine lettuce, mixed
baby greens, and lemon.

9:30 pm I had 1 quart Green Juice made with:
Celery, organic fuji apples, cucumber, organic spinach, romaine lettuce, mixed baby greens and lemon.

Cleansing Reactions

1. Urinated a lot today.
2. Had chills all day so I needed a cup of warm lemon water with ginger and raw honey.
3. My tummy is making sounds like a washing machine...lol...believe me, it's a good thing.

Exercise

I didn't do any today. I decided to take it slow. I will be on point tomorrow.

Blessings,
Tuliza

"Going Nuts"

2008-12-15T10:34:00.000-08:00

Hi to all my Raw friends,
I have to confess. I have been heavy on the nuts an seeds lately. I don't know what's happening. I know this is a stressful time of year for us all, however, I get started on those nuts and seeds and then I can't stop. When I first became raw, two years ago. I ate nuts and seeds very sparingly. Now I find myself binging on them all the time. I have gained back 15 pounds since my Juice feast. The good thing is, I have been 100% raw vegan and haven't swayed. The bad thing is, I have been an emotional eater my entire life. This is not he way to go for me. I prayed often that the nut and seed binges are not a major set back for me. I wondered if maybe my body is trying to tell me that I have a deficiency. I researched the vitamin and mineral content of nuts and seeds and this is what I came up with. I have a vitamin B deficiency. It really helped me to check in with myself.

NOTE: THIS IS A MODIFIED VERSION OF NUTRIENTS AND SOURCE FOODS FROM RAWSOME! BY BRIGITTE MARS. I HAVE LEFT OUT SOME ITEMS, SUCH AS GRAINS, BEANS AND FERMENTED FOODS IN ORDER TO FOCUS ON THE FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND SPROUTED FOODS.

Nuts and Seeds Alternatives

B complex(all nuts) (green leafy vegetables)

B1(Thiamine)(almonds, (green leafy vegetables, avocado)
brazil nuts, pine nuts, broccoli, asparagus,peas,
and pistachio nuts, chia, pineapple, watermelon and
flax, pumpkin, sesame apricots, avocado).
and sunflower seeds.)

B2(Riboflavin)(all nuts, (green leafy vegetables,like collard
and sunflower seeds. greens and spinach, broccoli, okra,
asparagus, avocado and black currants).

B3(Niacin)(sunflower seeds) (green leafy vegetables, broccoli,
asparagus, squash, tomatoes,
cantaloupe, strawberries, raspberries,
watermelon, and plums).

B5(Pantothenic Acid) (green leafy vegetables, asparagus,
(flax, sunflower and avocados, broccoli, cabbages, papaya,
sesame seeds, cashews. pineapple, watermelon and yams).
hazelnuts and pecans)

B6(Pyridoxine) (green leafy vegetables, apples
(sunflower seeds, avocados, asparagus, bananas,
brazil nuts, chestnuts, blueberries, cantaloupe, cabbage,
hazelnuts and walnuts) carrots, grapes, mangoes, oranges,
onions, plums, squash, sweet potatoes,
tomatoes and watermelon).

B12(Cyanocobalamin) (Alfalfa leaves, Barley grass, mustard greens
(sunflower seeds) plums, seaweed, spirulina, sprouts and
wheatgrass)

B15(Pangamic Acid) (There is no documentation of a fresh
(almonds) fruit or vegetable alternative)

B17(Laetrile) (blackberries, cranberries,
(almonds, flax and elderberries, raspberries, sprouts,
sesame seeds) strawberries and wheatgrass)

THERE IS TONS MORE VALUABLE INFORMATION IN THIS BOOK. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.

138 days post juice feast

2008-10-16T09:15:00.000-07:00

Wow! I haven't been here in a while. It's been 138 days since I completed the juice feast. Life has been good post JF and I've been enjoying my 100% raw vegan lifestyle. I must admit, I miss the way I felt on the juice feast. The euphoria and weightlessness made me feel magical. To be able to transform myself was an awesome experience. In August I made yet another major decision. I cut off all my dreadlocks. It was difficult letting them go, however, it was another step towards transformation and renewal. Cutting my hair meant letting go of the past and making room for the new.

I have to tell you that it wasn't easy when I first began this raw journey. I had many hurdles to jump. I was very ill, had difficulty walking and was overweight before going raw and then juicing. I needed to take better charge of my health so I went raw overnight and I never gave up. It was too important to me to turn back to the SAD(Standard American Diet). I don't suggest that everyone go 100% raw and I don't suggest doing it overnight. Go at your own pace. Do what's best for you. I still need to check in with myself from time to time. We all have our challenges. I find that I need to pace myself when feeling stressed or confronted with unplanned circumstances. Planning my meals is the key to my success. I find that if I do not plan, I have tendency to overeat nuts and seeds. For me, the most challenging of all, is my family and friends. I am the only one in my family who eats raw, therefore I am surrounded by cooked food daily. I still cook for my husband even though I do not eat the food I prepare for him. I feel empowered that I am able to maintain my diet with such challenges. When I go to out to eat I always have a cool bag with raw goodies and my own homemade dressing. I can create a wonderful vegan salad with my goodies to a basic dinner salad or a plate of raw veggies. I never feel left out at social gatherings. I just become more creative.

Today I have decided to go on a water fast because nine days from now, I will be celebrating my 50th birthday. I would like to begin this new phase of my life with complete purity. For the first time in my life, I can say that I have literally been reborn. Because of my raw and vegan lifestyle,at age 50, I am not on any medication and my health has improved by leaps and bounds.

Until next time,
Blessings to all

Life After Juice Feasting

2008-06-28T19:05:00.000-07:00

Life After Juice feasting (Day 28)

It's been 28 days since I broke my juice feast. Settling back into eating has its challenges. Everything tastes so good. I have to watch myself carefully, as to not awaken old overeating habits. Being 100% raw vegan is a permanent lifestyle for me. I am setting new goals for myself as far as physical exercise. I was not very good about keeping up a routine in the past and my muscle tone reveals my neglect. I am continuing to feel fantastic. If It were possible, I would juice feast
for a year. It's not recommended to juice feast more than 3 months unless you
are under the care of a professional.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None

Dreams: I have some memory. Only bits and pieces.
Energy level upon waking: Moderate
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

This is what I had today

16 ounces of coconut water

Mixed sprout salad and dulse over baby greens w/ sunflower seeds and pepita seeds w/ flax seed oil, hemp oil, dried herbs and apple cider vinegar.

Flax crackers

Watermelon slices

8 oz of soaked prunes

Detox Symptoms: A little more sleepy then normal.

Eliminations: Daily
Food cravings: Only for raw vegan live food.

Physical changes: I started putting some weight back on. I did get pretty thin while juice feasting. I am now needing to maintain my current weight.
Emotional changes: I feel content and happy
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min

Challenges: Keeping the "sleeping giant"(appetite)from waking up, out of control.

My starting weight: 143 lbs
My juice feasting ending weight 119 lbs
Todays weight: 125 lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 24 lbs

Weight gain post juice feast: 6 lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 7 post Juice feast

2008-06-07T18:23:00.000-07:00

Day 7 post Juice feast

Hi Everyone,
It's been 7 days since the end of my juice feast. I have been taking it very slow getting back into the world of eating. It was so easy juicing. Now I have to watch myself to make sure I don't overeat. so far I have only been able to drink smoothies and eat fruit. Tonight I will have my first salad. I am going to put the greens in my food processor and chop them until they are fine. My tummy is like a baby's right now, so I am treating it that way.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: I dreamed about eating cooked food last night and I awakened this morning thinking I had undone all the cleansing I had done for the last 3 months.
Energy level upon waking: Moderated. Now that I am eating, I find myself feeling like I need a nap in the middle of the day.
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:

32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00

I drank the soak water from 8 oz of prunes and I ate 4 oz of prunes
Time: 1:00am

I ate a bunch of organic red grapes
Time: 3:30pm

32 ounces of Green Smoothie (spinach, arugula, celery, avocado, and garlic) w/Chanca piedra* extract
Time: 5:00pm

Green salad( mustard, turnip and collard greens and spinach) w/ dressing made with flax oil, apple cider vinegar and a blend of dried herbs.
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: A little more sleepy then normal.
Eliminations: Frequently but not uncomfortable. I had a lot of gas on day 1 and it was gone by day two. I haven't had an enema since day one, however, I feel a weekly maintenance is a good idea.

Food cravings: Yes and I want to eat everything. I know that I need to be very conscious about what and how much I eat.
Physical changes: I've gotten very slender, my skin is smooth and clear. I have mental clarity and physical energy. My chronic health issues have improved greatly. I feel like a different person is living in my body.

Emotional changes: I feel content and happy
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: Keeping the "sleeping giant"(appetite)from waking up, out of control.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 119lbs (So far, I haven't gained any weight back).
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 24lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 1 post Juice feast

2008-06-01T15:33:00.000-07:00

I awakened this morning in anticipation of creating my sacred space. I had soaked my prunes over night and was now ready to consume the soak water. Before I started, I had to verbally express my whole experience with juice feasting spiritually with my SO (significant other). It added power to my sacred ritual. He has been patient and understanding every step of the way, even though he was not a part of the juice feast. I love him so much for supporting me. There have been some concerns about how thin I am and I want everyone to know that I am ok. Eating will put some weight back on. I had been blogging here as well as on Globaljuicefeast.com and everyone has been a major support in my accomplishment. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You all have been wonderful. I want to also thank David and Katrina for an outstanding job creating the global juice feast and an awesome community...happy tears and a BIG HUG!!!

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:

I drank the soak water from 8 oz of dried prunes and from that I ate 6 prunes
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 11:00

32 ounces of Watermelon
Time: 1:30pm

More prunes with 32 ounces of Green Juice (Bok choy, cucumber, celery, basil, romaine, garlic ginger and green apples) w/Chanca piedra* extract
Time: 3:00pm

32 ounces of Green Juice ( Bok choy, cucumber, celery, basil, romaine, garlic, ginger and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: No obvious symptoms
Eliminations: I started eliminating within an hour after eating the prunes.

Food cravings: None
Physical changes: I've gotten very slender, my skin is smooth and clear. I have mental clarity and physical energy.

Emotional changes: I've been very emotional and quiet for the past few days
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: None at this time.
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 119lbs (I'm a little underweight but not worried about it).
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 24lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees.

Day 92

2008-05-31T14:43:00.000-07:00

Day 92

I did it! 92 days on nothing but juice. It's hard to express how I feel. I have been on a sort of high all day. What an accomplishment! Tomorrow is prune day.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of Green Juice (Bok choy, cucumber, celery, basil, romaine, garlic, ginger and green apples)
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of Watermelon
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of Green Juice (Bok choy, cucumber, celery, basil, romaine, garlic ginger and green apples) w/Chanca piedra* extract
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of Green Juice ( Bok choy, cucumber, celery, basil, romaine, garlic, ginger and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: No obvious symptoms
Eliminations: With enemas only, but I not worried about it.

Food cravings: Getting hungry for food but do not want the juice feast to end.
Physical changes: I've gotten very slender, my skin is smooth and clear.

Emotional changes: I've been very emotional and quiet for the past few days
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: None at this time.
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 120lbs (I'm a little underweight but not worried about it).
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 23lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 90

2008-05-29T22:58:00.000-07:00

All I can say is wow! it is day 90. The past few days have been very emotional. I haven't been able to blog because my attention has been focused inward. I haven't had much to say. For some reason I have been craving silence and solitude. Now that the juice feast is coming to a close, I prepare myself for the reintroduction of solids. I bought my prunes and I have a sacred ritual planned. I don't have a video cam so I won't be able to share my experience visually. I will write in detail the event every step of the way. I send out warm and loving thoughts to all who have been on this juice feasting journey with me.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of Green Juice (Bok choy, cucumber, celery, basil, romaine, garlic, ginger and green apples)
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of Watermelon
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of Green Juice (Bok choy, cucumber, celery, basil, romaine, garlic ginger and green apples) w/Chanca piedra* extract
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of Green Juice ( Bok choy, cucumber, celery, basil, romaine, garlic, ginger and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: no obvious symptoms
Eliminations: With enemas only, but I not worried about it.

Food cravings: Getting hungry for food but do not want the juice feast to end.
Physical changes: I've gotten very slender.

Emotional changes: I've been very emotional and quiet for the past few days
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: None at this time.
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 120lbs (I'm a little underweight but not worried about it).
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 23lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 86

2008-05-25T18:07:00.000-07:00

10 Days to go and prunes are beginning to look really good to me. I 'm starting to get hungry, however, I don't want the feast to end. I have enjoyed the freedom of not eating and restful benefits it has has on my body. This my seem bizarre, however, I've been thinking about it a lot. I am concerned about eating again, due to my past eating disorder, I'm afraid of doing something crazy like bingeing on prunes. I know this is extreme thinking, but I know myself so I am planning ahead
for the end of my juice feast. I love how my body looks now. I feel young again. I am just a little underweight right now, however, I noticed when reading post juice feasting blogs that you will gain some back. Being under weight is a good thing for me. I didn't drink any green juice today. Watermelon has been my juice of choice for the entire day.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of Watermelon
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of Watermelon
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of Watermelon w/Chanca piedra* extract
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of Watermelon
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: no obvious symptoms
Eliminations: With enemas only, but I not worried about it.

Food cravings: Getting hungry for food
Physical changes: I've gotten very slender.

Emotional changes: Feeling good
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: None at this time.
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 122lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 21lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 78

2008-05-17T19:50:00.000-07:00

Day 78

Watermelon has been on sale and I got 4 medium sized and lived off of just watermelon juice for a few days. Today I'm back on greens again and I love them. Yum!!!
I am at a loss for words these days. I am still in love with juice feasting. it's going to be tough for me when it comes to an end. I feel so clean. I've been in a emotionally good place for the past several days. I think it's because of the juicing
and spiritual work combined. I had a couple of days where I didn't want green juice.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, bok choy, romaine and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of Pineapple
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, romaine, bok choy and green apples)w Chanca piedra* extract
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, romaine, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: That little rash is starting to come back on my neck. I not sure what thats all about.

Eliminations: With enemas only, but I not worried about it.

Food cravings: I am starting to want food. I am actually getting hungry again, but not enough to end the juice feast.

Physical changes: I've gotten very slender.

Emotional changes: Feeling good
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: I'm starting to fall below my ideal weight, however, I am aware the I will gain some back when I return to solids.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 123lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 20lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 70, 71, 72, and 73

2008-05-13T11:25:00.000-07:00

I'm feeling great again. I attended a sweat lodge last night and it helped me to resolve a lot of the emotional stuff that has stirred in the last couple of days. If you have never experienced a sweat, I recommend it highly. I have been to a few of the now and it has become a regular practice for me. Being on the juice feast intensifies the experience.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams:No memory
Energy level upon waking: Moderate
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, bok choy, and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of watermelon
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, spinach, bok choy and green apples)w Chanca piedra* extract
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber,spinach, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

1 tablespoon size spirulina bar

Detox Symptoms: No obvious signs
Eliminations: With enemas only, but I not worried about it.

Food cravings: None
Physical changes: I've gotten very slender.

Emotional changes: I'm feeling much better these days
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: I'm starting to fall below my ideal weight, however I am aware the I will gain some back when I return to solids.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 123lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 20lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 64, 65 and 66

2008-05-05T20:31:00.000-07:00

Day 64, 65 and 66

I had a major emotional upset this weekend and it was a real challenge for me. In the past I would have handled an emotional upset with bingeing on food(even raw food). I was quite proud of myself for not throwing in the towel and undoing all my cleansing. I handled the pain without the comfort of food. For the first time in my life, I allowed myself to really feel hurt and anger. I cried today, like I had never cried before. I let myself feel anger and not tuck it away and let it eventually turn into disease or physical pain. What a new experience for me. Juice feasting isn't just healing me physically, it is expanding me spiritually. I could not have been able to make it to Day 66 if I hadn't added the support of my spirituality.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Not very well, I was too upset to sleep well.
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: Low
Mood level upon waking: Not very good. I was very upset and cried a lot today.

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am
1 dropper of Chanca piedra* extract

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, romaine, bok choy and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

2 caps of Parastroy(Para-Rid)
I empty the capsules in a small glass of water. It is not very tasty so I do this quick.

32 ounces of coconut water
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, romaine, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, romaine, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

2 caps of Parastroy(Para-Rid)

Detox Symptoms: Feeling cold and tired. This may be because of my mood. My right eye is red again. I'm not sure what causes it. I decided to make an appointment with the eye doctor.

Eliminations: With enemas only. Interesting how I am still flushing out solids.
Food cravings: None

Physical changes: Looking very slender
Emotional changes: Dealing with hurt and anger.
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: Recovering from emotionally painful weekend.
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 125lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 18lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 63

2008-05-03T20:31:00.000-07:00

Day 63

I'm feeling much better now. The allergy symptoms I have been having for the last several days have been intense. I have had sinus pain, headache, continuous sneezing, itchy throat, nasal congestion and watery eyes. I have been drinking a tea made with half a lemon, a tsp of raw honey, fresh ginger and a few cloves of garlic in a cup of boiled water. I must have smelled like a garlic field, however, I couldn't tell because I haven't been able to smell for days.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Not so good. I had trouble breathing.
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: Usually high but the allergy has drained my energy
Mood level upon waking: So so.

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am
1 dropper of Chanca piedra* extract

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, romaine, bok choy, basil and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

2 caps of Parastroy(Para-Rid)
I empty the capsules in a small glass of water. It is not very tasty so I do this quick.

32 ounces of fresh pineapple juice
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, romaine, bok choy, basil and green apples)
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, romaine, bok choy, basil and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

2 caps of Parastroy(Para-Rid)

1 tablespoon size spirulina bar

Detox Symptoms: The rash on my neck is starting to go away.
Eliminations: With enemas only.
Food cravings: None

Physical changes: I lost two more pounds. I'm not worried about how much I loose because I know that I will regain some when I return to eating solid food.
Emotional changes: I've been a little irritable because allergies.

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: Keeping up with my blogging
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 125lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 18lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 56, 57, 58 and 59

2008-04-28T22:43:00.000-07:00

Day 56, 57, 58 and 59

It looks like I am behind again on my blogging. I got Parastroy* today and I will start taking it tomorrow(Day 60). I have been having some intense detox symptoms. Mostly emotional mixed with bursts of euphoria. It's been quite interesting. Yesterday I did not want juice. I only drank water and had some tea. I don't know what was going on, but juice was not on the menu. I still have a rash on my neck it looks as though it is healing. I wonder if it may be uric acid coming out through my skin. I have been taking the Chanca piedra consistently. The seasonal allergy is back again. I have been sneezing all day today. I'm not sure what blooming now, however, I'm back on tiny bits of Bee pollen* to help get me through.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: Moderate
Mood level upon waking: Fluctuating between very good and so so.

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, romaine, bok choy, and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of honeydew melon
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, romaine, bok choy and green apples)w Chanca piedra* extract
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, romaine, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

1 tablespoon size spirulina bar

Detox Symptoms: I still have a small rash on my neck.

Eliminations: With enemas only. I am amazed at the interesting stuff that comes out of me. I know it sounds like I'm strange, however, I am fascinated.

Food cravings: None
Physical changes: Skin brushing is wonderful. It really does get rid of cellulite if you do it everyday. I have noticed major physical changes. my skin is so smooth and even. What's even better, I went shopping for new clothes. I now wear size 7 jeans. Whoo Hoo!!!
Emotional changes: Waves of euphoria

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: Had trouble drinking my juice yesterday.
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 127lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 15lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 55

2008-04-24T20:30:00.000-07:00

Day 55

I had a slight headache today. I think it was because I had been in the sun too long today. It gets hot and dry here in Phoenix and you can dehydrate very easily. I noticed that I wasn't urinating as frequently as I had been. Yesterday I was a little off my juice schedule. I only managed to get in 2 quarts of juice. I felt fine, not deprived at all. Today I'm back to normal.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, romaine, bok choy, and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of watermelon
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, romaine, bok choy and green apples)w Chanca piedra* extract
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, romaine, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

1 tablespoon size spirulina bar

Detox Symptoms: I have a small rash on my neck. It's a little itchy. I am not sure what that's all about.
Eliminations: With enemas only.

Food cravings: I actually felt hungry for food today. My sense of smell has been incredible.
Physical changes: I lost a few more pounds.

Emotional changes: Euphoria
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: Doing a lot of SAD cooking in the past week. I have had a guest staying with us.
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 127lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 15lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 53

2008-04-22T16:29:00.000-07:00

Day 53

Happy Earth Day Everyone!

Can you believe it, It's been 53 days!
Wow! It's going to take me a bit to catch up on my blogging. I haven't been on the computer for days. I am still having an amazing time juicing. I think its time for me to start taking some pictures, Although, I wanted to wait until the end of the juice feast. I feel so blessed and so alive. There have been so many spiritual experiences that have kept me on an emotional high in the last week.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, swiss chard, bok choy, and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of watermelon and strawberry
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, swiss chard, bok choy and green apples)w Chanca piedra* extract
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, spinach, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

1 tablespoon size spirulina bar

Detox Symptoms: Nothing obvious
Eliminations: With enemas only.

Food cravings: None
Physical changes: weight loss and very clear, smooth skin.

Emotional changes: Euphoria
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: Doing a lot of SAD cooking in the past week. I have had a guest staying with us.
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 130lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 13lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 48

2008-04-17T21:08:00.000-07:00

Day 48

I've been getting kind of backed up on my posting. I'm still continuing to feel great. I went to two restaurants with my juice and so far, it hasn't been a problem. Just in case, I created a restaurant card. I got the idea from Victoria Boutenko in her book, 12 steps to raw food. I received my book, Anastasia, by Vladimir Megre' today, I am so excited.
I feel like a child with brand new toy.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, arugula, basil, garlic, bok choy, and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of Green Juice(celery, cucumber, arugula, basil, garlic, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, arugula, basil, garlic, bok choy and green apples)w Chanca piedra* extract
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, arugula, basil, garlic, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

1 tablespoon size spirulina bar

Detox Symptoms: No obvious symptoms today.

Eliminations: With enemas only, but I not worried about it.

Food cravings: None
Physical changes: I've gotten very slender.

Emotional changes: I'm feeling a little better today.
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: My hands are still chapped from Day 1 of juice feasting.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 131lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 12lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees.

Day 47

2008-04-17T20:59:00.000-07:00

Day 47

Today has been such an emotional day for me. I feel everything to the power of 10, both positive and negative.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, romaine, bok choy, and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of Green Juice(celery, cucumber, romaine, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, romaine, bok choy and green apples)w Chanca piedra* extract
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, romaine, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

1 tablespoon size spirulina bar

Detox Symptoms: I have a huge pimple near my eyebrow. It's not very attractive. I can get away with covering it with my hair. It's funny, when I was in my teens I never had acne. Since I have been juice feasting, i have had quite a few breakouts.

Eliminations: With enemas only, but I not worried about it.

Food cravings: None
Physical changes: I've gotten very slender.

Emotional changes: I am very sensitive today. I think the Chanca piedra is doing it's work.
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: My hands are still chapped from Day 1 of juice feasting.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 131lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 12lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees.

Day 46

2008-04-17T20:54:00.000-07:00

Day 46

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: lot more lately
Dreams:No memory
Energy level upon waking: Moderate
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, bok choy, and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, spinach, bok choy and green apples)w Chanca piedra* extract
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, spinach, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

1 tablespoon size spirulina bar

Detox Symptoms: allergy symptoms are getting milder
Eliminations: With enemas only.

Food cravings: None
Physical changes: I've gotten very slender. I'm going to need new clothes.

Emotional changes: I have been doing a little emotional detoxing. Nothing major.

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: people are concerned that I am going to loose too much weight.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 131lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 12lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 44 and 45

2008-04-16T14:56:00.000-07:00

Day 45

I'm still partial to my green juices right now. I have a bag of carrots in the fridge and I have no desire for them. Kinda strange. I'm going to have a house guest staying with us for two weeks. I'm a little anxious about juggling juice and food preparation.
My fridge is so small. I hope I have room.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams:No memory
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, bok choy, and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of Green Juice(celery, cucumber, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, spinach, bok choy and green apples)w Chanca piedra* extract
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber,spinach, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

1 tablespoon size spirulina bar

Detox Symptoms: Not as much sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and throat today. I have been doing bee pollen in tiny bits(homeopathic) to help my allergy. If I take a tablespoon, it makes my throat itch like crazy.

Eliminations: With enemas only, but I not worried about it.

Food cravings: None
Physical changes: I've gotten very slender.

Emotional changes: None
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: Preparing food for our house guest.
People are concerned that I am going to loose too much weight.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 131lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 12lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 44

I'm getting quite skinny. I don't mind it too much, however I still have a month in a half to go. I wonder what I will be then? I added some coconut oil as a supplement today. I actually took it a step further, Spirulina Bars

I measured :
1/2 cup of organic, unrefined coconut oil
1/3 cup of organic raw honey
1/4 cup of spirulina
1/4 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt

Blended it together and poured it on a plate and placed it in the fridge. When it hardened(approx. 10-20 min.), I cut it into tablespoon size pieces. Yummy!

My juice has been all about the greens now. I haven't wanted fruit. It just hasn't appealed to my lately.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: lot more lately
Dreams:No memory
Energy level upon waking: Moderate
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, bok choy, and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of coconut juice
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, spinach, bok choy and green apples)w Chanca piedra* extract
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber,spinach, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

1 tablespoon size spirulina bar

Detox Symptoms: lots of sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and throat(allergy season in Phoenix, AZ)

Eliminations: With enemas only.

Food cravings: None
Physical changes: I've gotten very slender. I'm going to need new clothes.

Emotional changes: I have been doing a little emotional detoxing. Nothing major.
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: people are concerned that I am going to loose too much weight.
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 131lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 12lbs
My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 42 and 43

2008-04-12T13:47:00.000-07:00

Day 42 and 43

I went to the Diamondbacks game last evening( Yay! they won!) and sat next to people eating peanuts, hot dogs, pizza and beer. The combination of smells was overwhelming, none of which triggered any cravings. I had my bottle of water with me and I was fine with that. I didn't bring my juice with me because you can not bring any food or drink into the ballpark. I find that to be a challenge for me most places.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: I'm getting flashbacks but I can't seem to recall my dream in detail.
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, collard greens, bok choy, green apples and a shot of wheatgrass ) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of coconut juice
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, collard greens, bok choy and green apples)w Chanca piedra* extract
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, collard greens, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: Started getting cold again and had to wrap myself in a blanket to keep warm.

Eliminations: Some pretty interesting stuff coming out.

Food cravings: None
Physical changes: Scare tissue from surgery is reducing in size and an enlarged lymph node under my arm is almost gone.

Emotional changes: I have been doing a little emotional detoxing. Nothing major.
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: Not being able to take my juice with me to events.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 131lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 12lbs
My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees.

Day 40 and 41

2008-04-11T09:01:00.000-07:00

Day 40 and 41

It's hard to believe I made it this far. I feel fantastic and my spirituality has reached a new level since the start of the juice feast. My body is really cleaning itself. There is truth regarding the intestines harboring mucoid plaque. Read below about my experience with elimination.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None

Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, collard greens, bok choy, green apples and a shot of wheatgrass ) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of carrot juice
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, collard greens, bok choy and green apples)w Chanca piedra* extract
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, collard greens, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: I have been experiencing some irritability. The liver does store emotional stuff that you put on the back burner.

Eliminations: With coffee enema only, however, I experienced eliminating what looked like the mucoid plaque that I have often heard about. I'm so sorry to be graphic: Click here. It didn't look like what has been shown in the photos advertising cleanses, It was much smaller. I knew exactly what it was when I saw it and was happy it was coming out.

Food cravings: None
Physical changes: Scar tissue from surgery is reducing in size and an enlarged lymph node under my arm is almost gone.

Emotional changes: I have been doing a little emotional detoxing. Nothing major.
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: Reactions and concerns from people who don't understand the enema process and the length of the juice feasting.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 133lbs

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 10lbs (plateau again. It's ok because for the first time my focus is not on my weight)

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 38 and 39

2008-04-08T22:24:00.000-07:00

Day 38 and 39

I started taking Chanca piedra* today. I was so sure about the extract because it contains alcohol. I diluted it in a small glass of water and chugged it down. I have never experienced kidney or gall bladder stones. I feel for people who do.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None

Dreams: I had two dreams that were very vivid last night. The first was at my mother's home. It was a new home, one I did not recognize. We were celebrating my birthday, my 50th birthday. She was lighting huge black candles all over the house, 50 of them. It was weird. My second dream involves an incident that I didn't deal with some years ago. I won't mention it in detail because of confidentiality. In this dream, I was able to express the anger I should have expressed in the past. I woke up this morning with rapid breathing, but also a since of relief.

Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, bok choy and green apples ) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of watermelon
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, spinach, bok choy and green apples)w Chanca piedra* extract
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, spinach, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: Lot's of urinating. I have some small skin eruptions that are not to bad. I had some funky body odor. It was strange because I haven't had any body oder since I have been raw.

Eliminations: With coffee enema

Food cravings: I have been wanting honey.

Physical changes: Scare tissue from surgery is reducing

Emotional changes: Feeling great

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: Water exercise

Challenges: Reactions and concerns from people who don't understand the enema process and the length of the juice feasting.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 133lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 10lbs(plateau again)

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 37

2008-04-06T19:48:00.000-07:00

Day 37

I went to a Meet up last night and the topic was on colonics and the importance of a raw plant based diet. Juice feasting and fasts were also discussed. It was an inspiring experience. I purchased two books by Dr. Norman W. Walker, Colon Health, the key to a vibrant life and Fresh vegetables and fruit juices.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No Memory
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, romaine, green apples and a shot of wheatgrass) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of honeydew melon
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, spinach, romaine, and green apples)
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, spinach, romaine and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: Fuzzy teeth again. I have to keep brushing them. I have some skin break outs on my face today.

Eliminations: It's been two days since I had an enema. No bowel elimination. It is time for an enema in the morning.

Food cravings: None

Physical changes: Scare tissue from surgery is reducing
Emotional changes: Feeling great
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: I really need to do this

Challenges: None today

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 133lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 10lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 35 and 36

2008-04-05T19:55:00.000-07:00

Day 35 and 36

I started growing my wheatgrass again and it is ready to add to my juice. When I drink a shot of it, i find it is too intense. It sends me immediately into a cleansing reaction. Today I going to start my sprout garden again. I go through my sprouts so fast I almost need a green house. Lately I have been posting two days at a time because I haven't been able to use my computer.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: I was dreaming about eating again. I can't remember what it was I was eating, however, I didn't wake up with a guilty feeling. It must have been healthy and raw.
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, swiss chard, bok choy, and green apples ) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of carrot, beet, and ginger
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, swiss chard, bok choy and green apples )
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, swiss chard, bok choy and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: Off and on I have had redness in my right eye. I don't know what causes it. I think it's a signal for me to flush out toxins.

Eliminations: I am back to not eliminating on my own. I wonder why this is?
maybe I do need to try using cascara sagrada.

Food cravings: Yes. I found myself thinking about eating the nuts my spouse left on the coffee table. It wasn't an intense craving, however, as long as they were there I was was thinking about them.

Physical changes: Throughout the entire time of illness. I have had a greatly enlarged lymph node underneath my right arm. Since the juice feast, it has reduced in size. By the end of the juice feast, I'm hoping it will be normal. I also released 2 more pounds as of today.

Emotional changes: Feeling great
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min yesterday and today
Belly dancing: 1 hour yesterday
Muscle toning: I really need to do this

Challenges: We are going to have a house guest staying for two weeks. I'm a little anxious about my juice routine being thrown off. I know we are going to enjoy every minute of the visit. I just want to be sure I stay on task with my juicing.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 133lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 10lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 33 and 34

2008-04-04T12:50:00.000-07:00

Day 33 and 34

My significant other says our whole house smells like lawn clippings and that it is over powering. He also says I need to ease up on the garlic. He's not raw and he is not juicing, however, somehow we manage to live together in harmony. I received my dehydrator yesterday and I started making my own green powders from the fiber after juicing. It's just too good to go to waste. Today is shopping day and I'm going to experiment with some new juice recipes.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very Good
Night sweats: None
Chills: No
Dreams: Last night I had a dream I was eating prunes and other foods I recall. I woke up feeling guilty as if I had broken the juice feast.

Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, swiss chard, collard greens, red green apples, basil and garlic ) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of Master Cleanse
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, swiss chard, collard greens, red apples, basil and garlic)
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, swiss chard, collard greens, red apples, basil and garlic)
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms:
Eliminations: I am happy to say I am eliminating on my own. I chose not to use laxatives while juicing because of past abuse issues. I do an enema every two days to keep my system free of toxins and skin brushing everyday.

Food cravings: None

Physical changes: No specific changes
Emotional changes: Feeling great
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: None

Challenges: Fitting all my veggies and fruit in with my spouses SAD food. He had been away for two weeks and it was easy then but not now.
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 135lbs (Plateau again. It's alright because my primary goal is optimum health)

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 8lbs

My Goal is to create new emotionally healthy eating habits
My future self has a garden full of organic greens and luscious fruit trees .

Day 29 and 30

2008-03-30T19:30:00.000-07:00

Day 29 and 30

I have been sneezy for a couple of days. I sneezed so much, I threw my back out. I added an extra 1/2 tsp of MSM to my lemon water to help get me through the worst of it. I'm using my hot water bottle to keep it warmed up so I could move around and make my juice. I didn't take any remedies. I want my juice to be the medicine.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Rough due to back spasm.
Night sweats: None
Chills: yes
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: low
Mood level upon waking: fair

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, swiss chard, collard greens, parsley and green apples ) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of grapefruit juice
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, swiss chard, collard greens, parsley, green apples, basil and garlic)
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, swiss chard, collard greens, parsley, green apples, basil and garlic)
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: The seasonal allergies are back. The garlic and bee pollen should help get me back in balance.

Eliminations: No enema yesterday or today. When I don't do an enema, I usually don't have any intestinal eliminations.
Food cravings: None

Physical changes: My skin is so smooth and my eyes are bright, even with the allergy symptoms
Emotional changes: I've been a little irritable because of the pain in my back.
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: None
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: None

Challenges: Moving around with ease. I've been struggling to get all my juice consumed.
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 135lbs
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 8lbs

My Goal is to take it easy and heal my back.
My future self knows how to handle a crisis.

Day 28

2008-03-30T19:28:00.000-07:00

Day 28

I feel much better today. My intestines are resting now, after their 2 day exercise.
What a workout.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Much better sleep last night
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: Moderate
Mood level upon waking: Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, swiss chard, collard greens, parsley and green apples ) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of carrot, apple, beet and ginger
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, swiss chard, collard greens, parsley and green apples)
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, swiss chard, collard greens, parsley and green apples )
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: My face is starting to clear up again. It's funny I never mention that my teeth are constantly fuzzy and my tongue is less coated then it has been. I have to remember to post this. I find dry brushing my teeth helps clean away the fuzzy feeling.
Eliminations: The loose stools have stopped.
Food cravings: None

Physical changes: I'm achieving a more defined body shape. It's nice
.
Emotional changes: I'm in a much better mood than yesterday.
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: None

Challenges: I'm still having a tough time with my green juices(post elimination experience). I love my greens and I want them back. I'm not mad at them. Really I'm not.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 135lbs (released another pound today)

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 8lbs

My Goal is to fall in love with my green juices all over again
My future self excepts my healing.

Day 26 and 27

2008-03-28T12:56:00.000-07:00

Day 26 and 27

I have had some pretty intense cleansing reactions in the last 48 hours. Without getting too graphic, I have been having very loose eliminations at least every hour for the past two days. My skin is extremely raw. I decided to use zinc oxide ointment as a last result for comfort. I hope zinc oxide ointment isn't toxic. I am desperate.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Not good at all
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: Low
Mood level upon waking: Fair

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, swiss chard, collard greens, parsley and green apples ) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of watermelon with rind and seeds
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, swiss chard, collard greens, parsley and green apples)
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, swiss chard, collard greens, parsley and green apples )
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: Face is breaking out and lots of loose stools.
Eliminations: I've never had so much loose stool in my life. Lots of cleaning going on.
Food cravings: None

Physical changes: I'm achieving a more defined body shape. It's nice
.
Emotional changes: Low, due to cleansing reaction
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: None

Challenges: I didn't like my green juices today. It wasn't because of the taste. It was because it has been the same color coming out the other end for the last 24 hours(I'm sorry about the graphics).

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 136lbs.

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 7lbs

My Goal is to fall in love with my green juices all over again
My future self excepts my healing.

Day 23, 24, and 25

2008-03-25T22:57:00.000-07:00

Day 23, 24 and 25

Happy Belated Easter!!!

My green Juice tasted like chocolate milk. It was the craziest thing. The whole entire quart was like drinking Nestles Quick*. I hadn't drank chocolate milk since I was 10. I have been lactose intolerant for years. I can't imagine drinking any kind of milk product. I hadn't posted in a few days because I haven't had access to my computer.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very good sleep
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, dandelion greens, green apples and beet tops) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of watermelon with rind and seeds
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, spinach, dandelion greens and green apple)
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery,cucumber,spinach dandelion greens and green apple )
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: My face is breaking out again, however it is not bad.
Eliminations: My body is now understanding what to do. I am now starting to eliminate on my own. I will still have an enema every couple of days to keep thing moving along.
Food cravings: Salty

Physical changes: I think I'm suffering from seasonal allergies. I took some homeopathic allergy relief remedy and I am using the bee pollen again in tiny amounts.
Emotional changes: Feeling great
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: 30 min
Muscle toning: None

Challenges: I think my tummy must be shrinking. I am finding it harder to drink all of my juice.
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 136lbs.

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 7lbs

My Goal is to still watch my grocery budget.
My future self enjoys life as it comes.

Day 21 and 22

2008-03-22T21:19:00.000-07:00

Day: 22

I had a busy day today. I had to keep reminding myself to drink my juice. In the past, before I went raw, I would work like a made woman and not stop to eat because I thought it would slow me down. I have to watch those old patterns. I found myself slipping back there today. I did, however, stick to my schedule.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very good sleep
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Very Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, dandelion greens, green apples and beet tops) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of carrot and ginger
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, spinach, dandelion greens, green apple and beet tops)
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery,cucumber,spinach dandelion greens, green apple and beet tops)
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: None today
Eliminations: No intestinal elimination.(No enema today)
Food cravings: None

Physical changes: I think I'm suffering from seasonal allergies. I took some homeopathic allergy relief remedy.
Emotional changes: Feeling great
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: None

Challenges: Remembering to get all my juice in.
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 137lbs. (released another pound today)

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 6lbs

My Goal is to still watch my grocery budget more carefully.
My future self enjoys life as it comes.

Day: 21

I went to a sweat lodge ceremony this evening. It was my first one. What an awesome experience. It has made an incredible impact on my juice feasting journey. I was so honored to be there with such beautiful people.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very good sleep
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: Moderate
Mood level upon waking: Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, dandelion greens, green apples and beet tops) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of carrot and ginger
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, spinach, dandelion greens, green apple and beet tops)
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery,cucumber,spinach dandelion greens, green apple and beet tops)
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: None today
Eliminations: No intestinal elimination.(No enema today)
Food cravings: None

Physical changes: No red itchy eyes today
Emotional changes: emotionally I feel good today.
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: 30 min

Challenges: None today
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 138lbs.

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 5lbs

My Goal is to still watch my grocery budget more carefully.
My future self continues to seek answers from within.

Day 20

2008-03-20T21:35:00.000-07:00

Day: 20

My eyes are feeling much better today, however I have been suffering from a little queasy tummy. I don't know brought it on but I haven't wanted to consume much juice today.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very good sleep
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: Moderate
Mood level upon waking: Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, dandelion greens, green apples and a combination of alfalfa, radish and broccoli sprouts) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of watermelon with seeds and rind.
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of the Master Cleanser Time: 4:30pm

I could not get my last 32 ounces down this evening. I had ginger and honey tea instead
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: Nausea
Eliminations: Intestinal eliminations only with enema.

Food cravings: None

Physical changes: No red itchy eyes today
Emotional changes: emotionally I feel good today. I wish my tummy felt the same.
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning:

Challenges: Getting down that last 32 ounces.
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 138lbs.

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 5lbs

My Goal is to still watch my grocery budget more carefully.
My future self continues to seek knowledge and shares what I learn.

Day 19

2008-03-19T22:21:00.000-07:00

Day: 19

All the dessert flowers are in bloom here and my eyes are red and itchy this morning.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very good sleep
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, dandelion greens, green apples and a combination of alfalfa, radish and broccoli sprouts)
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of watermelon with seeds and rind.
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, dandelion greens, green apples and a combination of alfalfa, radish and broccoli sprouts) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, spinach, dandelion greens, green apples and a combination of alfalfa, radish, and broccoli sprouts)
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: Itchy swollen red eyes.

Eliminations: Intestinal eliminations only with enema.

Food cravings: None

Physical changes: My face has a fine rash and my eyes are red and itchy.
possibly allergy and not detox.
Emotional changes: A better day today than yesterday. I'm in a good mood and I feel great.
Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: I really need to do this.

Challenges: None today
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 138lbs. (plateau is broken whoo hoo!!!)

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 5lbs

My Goal is to still watch my grocery budget more carefully.
My future self shares my knowledge of good health.

Day 18

2008-03-18T21:56:00.000-07:00

Day: 18

Today I went produce shopping at Whole Foods. I feel better Now that I know I have my fruits and veggies. Today I labeled my mason jars with Shakti healing mantras. I feel I need to get into a spiritual place before taking that first sip of juice. It will help me focus when I start to eat solids again.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very good sleep
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: I was a soldier in the United States Army. It was very strange because I don't believe in war or any kind of violence. I actually had a weapon, however I don't think I used it .
Energy level upon waking: Low
Mood level upon waking: Foggy

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, and green apples)
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of watermelon with seeds and rind.
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice(celery, cucumber, spinach, and green apples)
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: Slight headache and I just felt out of balance today

Eliminations: I had an enema today. It's been two days since my last one. I felt much better afterwards. I don't have intestinal eliminations without the use of an enema. I haven't used Cascara sagrada because I was concerned about my past history of abusing laxatives. I was hoping I could go on my own.

Food cravings: None

Physical changes: The small dry patches on my face are going away and my body measurements are reducing.

Emotional changes: a little gray today until after the enema.

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: None

Challenges: Not being able to take laxatives.
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 140lbs. (plateau)

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 3lbs

My Goal is to watch my grocery budget more carefully.
My future self is happy to be in a healthy space.

Day 17

2008-03-17T19:49:00.000-07:00

Day: 17

Today is the first day, since I have been Juice feasting, I allowed myself to fall short on juice. I didn't think i would run out fruits and veggies so soon before my next payday. I was lucky to have Vitamineral Green* on hand to fill in the gaps. I must have miscalculated my grocery budget or I made some extra expenses that I didn't
count on. Overall, I made through ok. I have survived on much less prior to juice feasting. I not worried about starving.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very good sleep
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: Moderate
Mood level upon waking: Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, and green apples)
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of carrot, beet, and ginger
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of water with Vitamineral Green* powder
Time: 7:00pm

Detox Symptoms: None today

Eliminations: I didn't do an enema this morning, It's been two days. I think it would be a good idea to do one this evening.

Food cravings: None

Physical changes: I still have a few small dry patches on my face
Emotional changes: Still feeling pretty good

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: None

Challenges: Running out of fruit and vegetables to make juice.
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 140lbs. (plateau)

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 3lbs

My Goal is to watch my grocery budget more carefully.
My future self is abundant with prosperity.

Day 16

2008-03-16T22:16:00.000-07:00

Day: 16

Lots of energy today. Not quite sure what to do with it. I haven't felt this way in such a long time. I had been sick for so long that this energy seems foreign to me.
I feel great!

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very good sleep
Night sweats: A little
Chills: None
Dreams: I went to visit my son and I was helping him set up his new home. That's all I can remember.
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Very good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, and green apples)
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of carrot, beet, and ginger

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, and green apples)
Time: 8:30pm

Detox Symptoms: None today

Eliminations: No enema today. No intestinal eliminations. I do have frequent urinating.

Food cravings: None today

Physical changes: I noticed a few small dry patches on my face today, otherwise, my skin looks good.
Emotional changes: still feeling pretty good

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: None
Belly dancing: 1 hour
Muscle toning: None

Challenges: None
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 140lbs. (plateau)

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 3lbs

My Goal is to become healthy in mind, body and spirit.
My future sees every minute of the day as a sacred opportunity.

Day 15

2008-03-15T20:58:00.000-07:00

Day: 15
I took my juice with me to the renaissance faire today. They were not going to let me take it in. I told them that I was on a juice feast and this is all I can have to eat and drink besides water. I got a strange look, however, they were nice enough to let me in with my juice.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very good sleep
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, and green apples)
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of carrot, beet, and ginger w/ Patagonia* bee pollen
Time: 1:30pm It looks like I'm going to need to stop the bee pollen. I started to develop an itchy throat every time I take it.

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, and green apples)
Time: 8:30pm

Detox Symptoms: a slight headache today that just wouldn't go away.

Eliminations: Only with enema. I am still urinating frequently.

Food cravings: None today

Physical changes: My skin has improved
Emotional changes: I am feeling pretty good

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 4 hours at the renaissance faire
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: None

Challenges: Not being able to take my juice everywhere.
My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 140lbs. (plateau)

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 3lbs

My Goal is to drink more water.
My future self lives each day to the fullest.

Day 14

2008-03-14T22:05:00.000-07:00

Day: 14
Nothing significant to post today. I have had a good Day 14 and I hope everyone else has had a good Day 14 too.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very good sleep
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: Moderate
Mood level upon waking: good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ grapefruit and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, collard greens and green apples)
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of grapefruit juice w/ Patagonia* bee pollen
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, collard greens and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, collard greens and green apples)
Time: 8:30pm

Detox Symptoms: I have been experiencing seasonal allergy symptoms.

Eliminations: Only with enema. I am still urinating frequently.

Food cravings: None today

Physical changes: People are beginning to see a physical difference in me.

Emotional changes:

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: 1 hour
Muscle toning: None

Challenges: am still having a problem with the thick part of my juice. I just can't get it down when I get to the very end.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 140lbs. (plateau)

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 3lbs

My Goal is to drink more water.
My future self is committed to sharing the raw food lifestyle with others.

Day 13

2008-03-13T21:38:00.000-07:00

Day: 13
Today I started my indoor sprout garden again. I was happy to find out that I could juice sprouts. I am also starting more wheatgrass. Now that I have my wheatgrass juicer, I'm out of control...lol.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very good sleep
Night sweats: Some
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: Moderate, I wanted to sleep longer this morning.
Mood level upon waking: good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, collard greens and green apples)
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of carrots, beet, red apple and ginger w/ Patagonia* bee pollen
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, collard greens and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, collard greens and green apples)
Time: 8:30pm

Detox Symptoms: No noticeable ones.

Eliminations: Only with enema

Food cravings: I craved eating. Nothing specific. I just craved eating
.
Physical changes: People are beginning to see a physical difference in me.

Emotional changes: I found myself feeling a little impatient today. I'm not sure where it's coming from. I am an extremely patient person.

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: 1 hour
Muscle toning: None

Challenges: I am beginning to not like the thick part of my juice. No matter how much I strain and mix, I still get it and I just can't get it down.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 140lbs. (plateau)

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 3lbs

My Goal is to drink more water.
My future self is committed to sharing the raw food lifestyle with others.

Day 12

2008-03-12T18:37:00.000-07:00

Day 12
Wow! I have so much energy today after being so tired yesterday. I decided to do some household spring cleaning. I pulled everything out of the closets and drawers and literally reorganized and purged old stuff. Similar to the way the juice feast is cleansing my body. It's a great feeling. I had to stop and take breaks so I wouldn't burn out and end up not completing the task.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Very good sleep last night.
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: High
Mood level upon waking: Very good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, collard greens and green apples)
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of carrots, beet, and ginger w/ Patagonia* bee pollen
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, collard greens and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, collard green and green apples)
Time: 8:30pm

Detox Symptoms: No noticeable ones.

Eliminations: Not very much today. I think I got rid of a lot yesterday

Food cravings: None. The interesting thing for me is, that if I don't start the eating machine, then I don't have to worry about struggling with the shut off button.

Physical changes: I put on a pair of jeans I hadn't worn in years.

Emotional changes: I feel really good today

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: None
Belly dancing: 1 hour
Muscle toning: None

Challenges: Making juice for a full day when I have early morning appointments.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 140lbs. (plateau)

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 3lbs

My Goal is to become more in tune with my body.

My future self seeks all answers from within.

Day 11

2008-03-11T23:35:00.000-07:00

Day: 11
My Wheatgrass juicer arrived! I feel like a kid with a brand new toy.

I'm a little tired today and don't have much of an appetite for juice. There is some serious detoxing going on.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Didn't sleep as well last night. I had to get up a couple times.
Lots of intestinal eliminations and I had lower back pain. At one point, during the night visit to the bathroom, my elimination was quite uncomfortable. I kept feeling like the urge to go, yet nothing.
Night sweats: None
Chills: Some
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: a little low today from lack of sleep.
Mood level upon waking: so so.

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

1 cup of peppermint tea ( very nice)

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, green apples)
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of grapefruit w/ Patagonia* bee pollen
Time: 1:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 4:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, green apples)
Time: 8:30pm

Detox Symptoms: Lots of emotional stuff along with the intestinal eliminations.

Eliminations: Several intestinal eliminations last night and today. If it weren't for the fact that I knew I had had beets yesterday, I would have thought I was hemorrhaging. I passed red for 24 hours. The enema really helped me to feel better today.

Food cravings: None

Physical changes: My abdomen looks flatter. Feels flatter also.

Emotional changes: I had some teary moments. I have been listening to meditation and healing CD's. I think my liver getting cleansed, with the juice feasting, is stirring up all kinds of emotions.

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30 min
Belly dancing: None Belly dancing will be starting again soon. I can't wait.
Muscle toning: None

Challenges: Consuming all my juice today.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 140lbs. (It seem to be experiencing a weight plateau)

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 3lbs

My future self loves unconditionally, including myself.

Day 10

2008-03-10T21:56:00.000-07:00

Day: 10

Lot's of detox stuff going on last night. I got a slight headache before I went to bed and there was a lot of churning going on in my intestines. It's funny, I posted on Day 9 that I had two solid eliminations. later on it became six and it was as if the dam broke...lol. lots of cleaning going on in there. I noticed on the juice feasting time line, that enemas are to be done for a full 20 days.. I was under the impression that I was only to do it for 7 days and every couple of days thereafter. I am glad I had an enema today. I feel 100% better.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: I slept very well.
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: I had a dream that I was eating Mashed potatoes. I can't remember mush else. I woke up feeling guilty for thinking I broke my juice feast.
Energy level upon waking: Moderate, then gaining more energy after the enema.
Mood level upon waking: Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, green apples, grapefruit and beet greens)
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of carrot, ginger and beet w/ Patagonia* bee pollen
Time: 2:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, green apples grapefruit and beet greens) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 5:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, green apples grapefruit and beet greens)
Time: 8:30pm

Detox Symptoms: I still have a very fine rash on my forehead and cheeks.

Eliminations: Several intestinal eliminations today.
Food cravings: None

Physical changes: I'm gaining some strength in my legs and I'm begging to see my body taking on a sleeker appearance.

Emotional changes: I had an emotional breakthrough today. Lots of tears. I'm not even sure why I was crying. I think was my reaction to, what I experienced as, a release today. I felt a since of freedom from the deep emotional chains that surrounded me for many years. I have always harnessed my emotions because I didn't want to deal with them.

Exercise: I didn't do any exercise today. I may try to do some yoga later on this
evening.

Walking to regain strength in my legs: None
Belly dancing: None
Muscle toning: None

Challenges: None today

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 140lbs. (I seem to be experiencing a weight plateau)

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 3lbs

My future self expresses emotions in a healthy way.

Day 9

2008-03-09T20:09:00.000-07:00

Day: 9

I woke up late today. I didn't start making my juice until almost 10am. It usually takes me an hour to juice and clean up the all the equipment, so I was way behind schedule today. I slept so soundly last night.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: I slept like I hadn't slept in weeks.
Night sweats: None
Chills: None
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: Moderate
Mood level upon waking: Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 9:00am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, green apples and beet greens)
Time: 11:00am

32 ounces of carrot, ginger, beet and grapefruit
Time: 2:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, green apples and beet greens) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 5:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, green apples and beet greens) w/ Patagonia* bee pollen
Time: 8:30pm

Detox Symptoms: I still have a very fine rash on my forehead and cheeks.

Eliminations: No enema today. I did had some Organic Smooth Move Laxative Tea* that I had left over from when i was on the Master Cleanse. I had two solid eliminations and frequent urinating.

Food cravings: I'm still having cravings for salt, but not as bad as yesterday.

Physical changes: I'm gaining some strength in my legs and I'm begging to see my body taking on a sleeker appearance.

Emotional changes: I'm still feeling pretty good.

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30min.
Belly dancing:
Muscle toning:

Challenges: None today

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 140lbs.

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 3lbs

My future self takes life as a gift and enjoys the blessing.

Day 8

2008-03-09T11:05:00.000-07:00

Day: 8

I have made it to day 8 and I feel good. I don't seem to be suffering from any major detox symptoms, so far the have been very mild.

My sleeping patterns
Last nights sleep: Got up twice during the night to go to the bathroom. I slept in this morning. I felt good.
Night sweats: Once
Chills: not during the night because I'm wrapped in blankets.
Dreams: No memory
Energy level upon waking: Moderate
Mood level upon waking: Good

Juice Schedule
My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM*
Time: 8:30am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, green apples)
Time: 11:30am

32 ounces of carrot, ginger and beet
Time: 2:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
Time: 5:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, green apples) w/ Patagonia* bee pollen
Time: 8:30pm

Detox Symptoms: lightly coated tongue and what appears to be a very fine rash on my forehead and cheeks. I feel cold most of the time.

Eliminations: Only with enema. Frequent urinating.

Food cravings: I'm still having cravings for salt.

Physical changes: I'm feeling as if a weight has been lifted off of me
.
Emotional changes: I feel pretty good today.

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30min.
Belly dancing:
Muscle toning:

Challenges: None today

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 140lbs.

Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 3lbs

My future self is free of compulsive eating and overeating.

Day 7

2008-03-08T08:08:00.000-08:00

Day: 7
(Time to go shopping)

Today I feel I need to go into more detail on my juice feasting experience. Now that I have adjusted to the whole idea of living on nothing but juice for 92 days, I realized how limited my posts are.

My sleeping patterns: In the past, I would have night sweats as well as chills all not long. This has been a symptom of my chronic illness. I would awaken in the morning tired and depressed and had difficulty getting through the day.
Last nights sleep: Deep
Night sweats: a little
Chills: none
Dreams: I don't remember them. I need to start keeping a dream journal.
Energy level upon waking: Moderate
Mood level upon waking: Good

Juice Schedule: This is important. I have had a a long battle with an eating disorder. Before going raw, I would binge eat when stressed, cold, tired, bored, unhappy or in pain. This was when I consumed cooked food. I would then feel guilty, gain weight, and swear to myself I would never binge again. I would then switch gears and do the opposite. I would go days without eating to purge myself of the shame. I found that the binge eating patterns found there way into my raw food lifestyle. Having a juice schedule will retrain my mind body and spirit to eat for nutrition and not for comfort. I also had a habit of eating to late at night and then going to bed uncomfortably full.

My personal Juice Schedule:
32 ounces of water w/ lemon and MSM* Time: 7:30am

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, dandelion green and green apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil. Time: 10: 30am

32 ounces of carrot and ginger Time: 12:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, dandelion greens and green apples) w/ Patagonia* bee pollen Time: 3:30pm

32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, dandelion greens and green apples) w/ sprulina Time: 6:30pm

Detox Symptoms: Only a lightly coated tongue. I have been keeping it pretty clean with scraper.

Eliminations: Frequent urinating today. Bowel Movements happen when I have an enema(2-3) today.

Food cravings: I have been craving salt today.

Physical changes: Feeling thinner, however, I don't appear to look thinner.

Emotional changes: Some old hurts are trying to surface. They are memories of the past that I tucked away and didn't want to deal with at the time.

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30min
Belly dancing:
Muscle toning:

Challenges: SAD food eaters seem to be overly concerned about my juicing. They make comments such as "you can have just a taste of food" or Where are you getting your protein? I find it hard to make them see that I am getting protein and more. My hands are still quite chapped form continuous washing.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 140lbs.
Total weight loss since juice feasting began: 3lbs ( not counting the day I gained a few pounds because I think it was a healing reaction).

My future self is healthy, confident, and enjoying life to the fullest.

Day 6

2008-03-07T07:14:00.000-08:00

Day: 6

Sleep: a much better sleep last night.

Detox Symptoms: Coated tongue, but not so bad since I've gotten the tongue scraper.

Food cravings: None

Physical changes: I have to admit, after having the enemas, I feel fantastic. I don't know what I was afraid of, they are really not so bad.

Emotional changes: Some old hurts are trying to surface. They are memories of the past that I tucked away and didn't want to deal with at the time.

Energy level: Moderate

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30min
Belly dancing:
Muscle toning:

Mood: Good

Social Challenges: None today

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 141lbs.

My Juice and Supplements today:
32 ounces of water with lemon and MSM*
32 ounces of carrot and ginger with
2x 32 ounces of green juice (celery, kale, cucumber, spinach,and dandelion greens)w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil and Patagonia* Bee Pollen.

Day 5

2008-03-07T07:08:00.000-08:00

Day 5

My Juice and Supplements today:
32 ounces of water with lemon and MSM*
32 ounces of carrot and ginger with
2x 32 ounces of green juice (celery, cucumber, spinach, lettuce, green apples and red apples) w/ Nutiva* organic hemp oil and Patagonia* Bee Pollen. I did not complete the last quart of greens today.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Todays weight: 142lbs.

Sleep: Very poor sleep last night (Noisy neighbors).

Detox Symptoms: Coated tongue

Food cravings: None

Physical changes: My hands are chapped (possibly from washing lots of produce and squeezing juice from the nut milk bag.

Emotional changes: A little cranky from being tired today.

Energy level: low today due to lack of sleep last night

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30min.
Belly dancing:
Muscle toning:

Mood: Good

Social Challenges: Nothing major. I am going to nutrition/herbal remedies meet up tonight and I will be taking my juice with me. I think this group will understand juice feasting.

Day 4

2008-03-05T06:31:00.000-08:00

Day: 4

My Juice and Supplements today:
32 ounces of water with a grapefruit today. (I ran out of lemon) and MSM*
32 ounces of carrot and ginger with Bee pollen
3x 32 ounces of green juice (celery, kale, cucumber, spinach, romaine lettuce, green apples and red apples) Field of greens* powdered greens and Nutiva* organic hemp oil.
I finally got a nut milk bag.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Yesterday's weight: 145lbs For some odd reason I had a slight weight gain. I'm not worried about it at the moment.
Todays weight: 143lbs. I'm starting come back down.

Sleep: Much better sleep last night, however, I had to wake up at least once during the night to urinate.

Detox Symptoms: I'm feeling quit cold and I have a coated green tongue. I got a tongue scraper today.

Food cravings: None at all.

Physical changes: My weight is beginning to come back down again my skin looks much better today except, my hands are quite "dish panned" from washing produce, equipment and my frequent visits to the bathroom.

Emotional changes: None. I'm in a consistently good mood.

Energy level: High

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30min.
Belly dancing:
Muscle toning:

Mood: Good

Social Challenges: None today.

Day 3

2008-03-03T18:24:00.000-08:00

Day: 3

My Juice and Supplements today:
32 ounces of water with lemon and MSM*
32 ounces of organic grapefruit juice and a probiotic (I mistakenly took caps. I meant to use the powder in my juice)
3x 32 ounces of green juice (celery, kale,
cucumber, spinach, romaine lettuce,
green apples and red apples) Field of greens* powdered greens and Nutiva* organic hemp oil.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Today's weight: 145lbs For some odd reason I had a slight weight gain. I'm not worried about it at the moment.

Sleep: I had to wake up at least once during the night. I never really was able to settle back down to sleep. I was a bit tired this morning, however, once I was up and had my lemon water, my energy began to emerge.

Detox Symptoms: A few little aches in my legs, shoulder and neck. These have been problem spots in the past. I think these are definite signs of a cleansing reactions. I also believe that my slight weight gain may be my body trying to recover itself from dehydration. It is a constant problem for those of us who live in the southwest desert. My tongue is nice and coated so I will need to get a tongue scraper. The enema went much better today since I got the 2 quart enema bag. I think I starting to get the hang of it.

Food cravings: None at all
Physical changes: My skin looks a lot better today
Emotional changes: None. I'm in a consistently good mood.
Energy level: Moderate today

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 30min
Belly dancing: None today
Muscle toning: None today

Mood: Pleasant

Social Challenges: None today

Thought for today: Nothing profound today. I'm pretty much focusing inward.

Tuliza,
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Juice Feasting Day 2

2008-03-02T18:25:00.001-08:00

Day: 2

My Juice and Supplements today:
32 ounces of water with lemon and MSM*
32 ounces of organic grapefruit juice
3x 32 ounces of green juice (celery, kale,
cucumber, spinach, dandelion greens,
green apples and red apples) Field of greens* powdered greens and hemp oil.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Today's weight: 143lbs

Detox Symptoms: No real symptoms. I did have a few breakouts on my face.

Not as much urinating today as yesterday. I did have an enema this morning. It is not my most favorite thing to do, however, it does it's job. I had a small Faultless* rectal syringe and had to fill it several times in order to get the required amount of fluid. Today I purchased a 2 quart capacity enema bag. Hopefully the experience will much better than this morning.

Food cravings: Just a little urge for something to chew just like day 1. I really don't have a real hunger.

Physical changes: My skin feels different in a way I can't describe. I have a strange kind of sensitivity.

Emotional changes: Still happy to be juice feasting.

Energy level: High

Exercise: Walking to regain strength in my legs: 45min.
Belly dancing: Not today
Muscle toning: Not today

Mood: Pleasant

Social Challenges: None today since I decided not to go to the party that I was invited to today.

Thought for today: What would my health be like now, if I hadn't discovered raw food a year ago?

My Juice Feasting Intention:
I'm juice feasting to cure myself of a chronic illness, to rid my body of years toxins, to gain strength back into my legs from multiple surgeries, and to take control over a life long battle with an eating disorder. Weight loss would be nice too.

Tuliza,
Sprigs of this n that

Juice Feasting Day 1

2008-03-01T18:27:00.000-08:00

Day: 1

Wow! I thought this day would never come. I've never been so excited about not eating. I have had a very pleasant day. I enjoyed making my Juice. I have one more quart to go and I would have completed my intake for the day. I forgot to do the enema this morning so tomorrow It is on my to do list.
My Juice Feasting Intention:
I'm juice feasting to cure myself of a chronic illness, to rid my body of years toxins, to gain strength back into my legs from multiple surgeries, and to take control over a life long battle with an eating disorder. Weight loss would be nice too.

My Juice and Supplements today:
32 ounces of water with lemon and MSM*
32 ounces of organic grapefruit juice
3x 32 ounces of green juice (celery, kale,
cucumber, spinach, dandelion greens,
green apples and red apples) Field of greens* powdered greens, and hemp oil.

My starting weight: 143lbs
Today's weight: 143lbs

Detox Symptoms: Lots of urinating, about every hour. Might be from the dandelion greens. No bowel eliminations.

Food cravings: Nothing specific. I just have the urge for something to chew. I'm not really hungry

Physical changes: None so far.
Emotional changes: Happy to be juice feasting.

Energy level: High

Exercise:
Walking to regain strength in my legs: 45 min.
Belly dancing: No
Muscle toning: No

Social Challenges: I have been invited to a party tomorrow. I don't feel like I want to go. There will be lots of food there and my friends don't understand what I'm doing. They will insist I eat and feel offended if I don't. I went through this before with them while I was on the master cleanse and while being 100% raw. I don't want to put myself under the pressure.

Thought for today: I'm thinking about all the other juice feasters who started today and I wish them well. I feel blessed to be a part of this global event.

Tuliza
Sprigs of this n that

Before and After

2008-02-27T11:14:00.000-08:00

I felt it was time to break out the dreaded before picture. This one is really hard for me because I was feeling so horrible about myself at the time this picture was taken. It brings back all those memories.
This photo was taken 13 months ago (December 27, 2006) before going raw.

Here I am today. I have been 100% vegan and raw for 13 months and feeling wonderful.
Photo taken (February 27, 2008).

Tuliza
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Only 3 more days before the 92 Day Global Juice Feast

2008-02-26T07:35:00.000-08:00

I haven't blogged in a few days because I haven't had any major breakthroughs or changes to speak of. I am continuing to feel great and eating raw. I have had a day or two of emotional detoxing, however, it does pass. I have been preparing for the juice feast by getting in the habit of drinking a jar of lemon water with MSM every morning. I have also been busy sprouting my wheatgrass. The process has been quite magical. Check it out.
(Photos by Tuliza, 2008)

Tuliza
Sprigs of this n that

Day 11 And 7 Days To Go Before Juice Feasting

2008-02-22T14:43:00.000-08:00

Today are started planning my routine. I get up every morning and I start off with 32 0unces of water with lemon and MSM. Before I shower in the morning, I dry brush my skin. I love it. It is actually very warming. My body tingles when I get into the shower and it is even nicer when I take a hot bath. I haven't figured out the timing for enemas. I'm still having a little difficulty wrapping my brain around that one. when the time comes I guess it will work. I feel as if I am pregnant and I'm about to give birth. Today I found myself eating a lot more nuts than I should. I think it's because it's been such a rainy, chilly day and old comfort eating habits are trying to creep back in. For those who have already started juice feasting, I send you love.

Day 10 And Gathering My Supplements

2008-02-21T12:05:00.000-08:00

Today is Day 10(post Master Cleanse). I was out and about today and I went shopping at Wild Oats to get a few of the supplements needed for the Juice feast. As soon as I got home, I couldn't wait to get a spoon full of the bee pollen. It is so sweet. I also purchased MSM, powdered greens and flax seed oil. I wasn't able to find the hemp oil I wanted and I already have coconut oil. I may have to get more coconut oil because I am in the mood for making spirulina bars again. It is all coming together slowly. I haven't been able to post pictures for a few days so I will need to edit some of my previous posts with pics. I haven't had many significant breakthroughs to post about my post Master Cleansing. I have been maintaining my weight release and monitoring my portions. Here is the recipe for Sesame Spirulina Bars.

Sesame Spirulina Bars
(Rawsome, by Brigitte Mars)

1/2 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon Celtic salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional; not a raw product)
1/4 cup spirulina powder
3/4 cup sesame seeds (I use black sesame seeds but regular,
unhulled sesame seeds are fine)
3/4 cup of pine nuts

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Press the mixture into an 8"x 10" glass pan. Refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour and cut into squares before serving.

Enjoy

Tuliza
Sprigs of this n that

Day 9 And Salads

2008-02-20T12:21:00.001-08:00

I'm sorry I don't have a picture today, because I have been making some beautiful salads with the sprouts I displayed on yesterday's blog post. I have also been adding wheat grass to my salad. There is something to be said about living food. I have been experiencing a sense of euphoria after eating them, almost as if I could levitate. David Wolfe says, "If you want to live a magical life, you must eat magical food". He is so right. Raw food is magical. I have started a patio garden and I am growing spinach, lettuce, parsley, lemon balm, rosemary and chamomile. As soon as they are big enough to photograph, I will post them. I would like to add some magical beings in my garden to give it that special touch. I can't wait for the lemon balm to find it's way into my juice. I'm a little hungrier today than I am normally. I think all the different flavors and textures have really awakened my appetite. I am being extra careful to let it get out of control.

Day 8 and Sprouts

2008-02-19T12:38:00.000-08:00

I love sprouting. Today I have a couple of jars ready to make a living salad. I'm not sure what raw soup I will have tonight. I have so many recipe books to choose from. I 'm sure I will come up with something luscious. When I started my first Master Cleanse and raw food transition a year ago, I weighed 174 pounds. Today I weigh 143 pounds . I am so happy to be in control of my health and well being. Living raw foods have changed my life.

Blessed be,
Tuliza
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Day 7 And No Orange Juice

2008-02-18T11:57:00.000-08:00

I am all done with the orange juice for now. I have been drinking apple juice and water. I have been experimenting with different raw soups. Today I had celery soup (Mmm...good). I am getting ready for the juice feast by not stirring up my appetite too much. Today I read Raw Juices Can Save Your Life, by Sandra Cabot MD. In her book she provides a juice recipe for many diseases and conditions. It's a great book for those who are not sure about juice combinations. I have already started making a habit of dry skin brushing in the morning before a bath or shower. My skin is so smooth after just two days.

Tuliza
Sprigs of this n that

Days 5 And 6

2008-02-17T11:43:00.000-08:00

It looks like I missed a day of posting, however, these two days are pretty much the same. I'm back to eating normal raw. I love food. I kinda love it too much, so I need to watch myself. Last night I had nori rolls for dinner. They were very very good. I hadn't eaten anything for the entire day. I was a little hungry by 5:00pm. I made some spirulina bars and they were heavenly. For the first time in my life, I also made rejuvelac. I hope I made it correctly. I'm not sure how it's supposed to taste. I'm going to start another batch today. Wish me luck. I only have 12 more days of eating before the 92 Day Juice Feast. I'm getting excited.

Orange Juice Day 4 And More

2008-02-15T11:17:00.000-08:00

It is Day 4 and I can start to add more foods. I found these lovely Raw Green Crackers by Lydia's Organics at Whole Foods Market. I love them. I have several recipes for raw crackers, however, I don't have a dehydrator yet. I only have 2 weeks of eating until the March 1st, 92 Day Global Juice Feast, so I am only eating small amounts of food. I need to have some space in the fridge for all my fresh veggies and fruit.

Romantic and Raw

2008-02-14T19:33:00.000-08:00

Her is a picture of my Valentine's Day(post cleanse) dinner.

Happy Valentine's Day

Tuliza
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Orange Juice Day 3 And Soup (Happy Valentine's Day)

2008-02-14T10:20:00.000-08:00

I had my soup last night and it was so good. It is a recipe That I found in Brigitte Mars book Rawsome. I will be having it again tonight with a small salad for a romantic Valentine's day(post cleanse) dinner (yummy

Spinach Soup
4 cups of chopped spinach
2 cups of water
1 avocado, pitted and peeled
1/2 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
2 tablespoons of chopped basil
1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg

Combined all ingredients in a blender,
puree and serve.

Tuliza
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Orange Juice Day 2 And Soup Tonight

2008-02-13T10:02:00.000-08:00

Well, it's Day 2 and I am sipping on my orange juice. Tonight I plan on making a yummy raw soup. I promised myself that I will eat slowly and watch my portions. I'm anticipating goodness. I will let you know how it turns out and I will post the recipe tomorrow.

Tuliza
Sprigs of this n that

Orange Juice Day 1(Breaking the Master Cleanse)

2008-02-12T09:25:00.000-08:00

Well, today is Day 1 of breaking the Master Cleanse. I am having mixed feelings. I have a history of being an emotional and compulsive eater. I have enjoyed the comfort of not eating. Reintroducing food makes me anxious. Certain food flavors, in the past, would send me into insane eating binges. I don't want to go back to that way of eating, even if it is raw food. I have finally gotten my weight where i am beginning to see the real me again. As I sip my orange juice, I get into the moment. I taste it. I mean really taste it. I feel it go from cool to warm and let the flavor linger on my tongue. I never thought I could enjoy orange juice in this way. What an experience. Today and tomorrow I will drink orange juice and tomorrow evening is soup. I am so looking forward to it.

Tuliza

My Final Day Of The Master Cleanse

2008-02-11T08:43:00.000-08:00

Today is Day 20. I did it, although it wasn't very hard this time. I had a lot more support and my own lemon tree full of ripe organic lemons. I have had my share of food cravings from time to time, but not enough to make me break the cleanse. I felt cold for the entire 20 days so I dressed in layers and would wrap myself in blankets. Every evening I would look forward to drinking my laxative tea. It wasn't that I anticipated the elimination effect. It was the warmth that I so much desired. My weight release has been wonderful. I am so proud to say I released 13 pounds. I had put some weight on over the holidays, after slipping back into some old habits. I have managed, until my holiday meltdown, to maintain a 100% vegan raw food lifestyle. Starting the Master Cleanse again this year was my reset button. Starting tomorrow I will be drinking organic orange juice. The next evening I will graduate to a raw soup. Stanley Burrough's book The Master Cleanser provides a post cleanse menu that is very important to follow. How you come off the cleanse is just as important as doing the cleanse itself. The book includes a recipe for a cooked vegetable soup. Since I eat only raw, I will be making a raw soup from one of my raw food books. My Next Journey is to start The 92 Day Global Juice Feast, March 1st, 2008. The Juice feast consists of fresh raw organic green leafy vegetables, fresh raw organic fruit and supplements freshly juiced each day. Special care must be taken to take in a gallon or more of juice each day along with supplements for optimum nutrition. Enemas are also required. Until the start of the juice feast, I will resume raw foods. I will keep you posted on my progress.

Tuliza

About Me

2008-02-10T08:01:00.000-08:00

Hi, My name is Tuliza and I am a Certified Herbalist and a 100% Vegan Raw Foodist. Before becoming an herbalist I had many challenges, a chronic illness, a never ending battle with an eating disorder and stress that resulted in a stroke. I was prescribed many different kinds of medications. I had numerous doctor office visits, hospitalization, procedures, surgery and therapies. All of which left me fatigued, bloated, overweight and depressed. While going through such a terrible time in my life, I kept searching for natural remedies and self help books. It wasn't until I went to herbal medicine school and became an herbalist, that I learned how to really take care of my health. It was not long after that I started looking at my diet. I thought I was eating healthy because I claimed to be vegetarian for several years. I didn't realize how many processed foods and junk foods I was taking into my body. It did take long for me to make major changes in my way of eating. I decided that raw was the way for me to go if I wanted to be healthy. It's been a year now that I have been 100% vegan raw and the improvements in my health have been dramatic. I have no desire to return to the cooked, standard american diet(SAD).

Tuliza