Day 41

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Day 41
Feb. 9, 2012
Thursday AM

Physical & Psychological:
I've been sleeping much better lately- so happy about that. My cough is getting better and better- no serious coughing spells for many days now- even with Kerm moulting on my shoulder! That is about the only result I can see right now except the few things that came before- like improvement in skin condition and loss of body fat.

I made it yesterday on just water until almost 3:00!! So today I am feeling slow and low energy, but that's okay with me. I did go to the gym, but didn't have much umph, so just took it easy for 40 minutes on the Life Fitness eliptical. Did 12 minutes in the Beauty Angel following that.

My body feels a little sore too- in the back mostly.

Oh- no foster parent training at all this week- woohoo!! YES! that was going to be hard. And the Saturday lunch got canceled too. I'll miss seeing my friend, but will not miss sitting in a restaurant smelling all the wonderful smells and watching her eat! I don't know how people who go to work everyday do this!

I will juice fast again, but probably not for this long. After this- a week or two will be a piece of raw cake!

Juicing:
Juiced forever last night and made over a gallon of garbage green juice. No tomatoes- I used apples this time. The juice with tomatoes is tasting bitter to me now. I know b/c of Pam's experience that this is a sign of further detoxing- yay! So the headaches are probably detoxing results too. No tomatoes and still have the pressure in my head.

I have already had broth today and water kefir, but no juice yet- very hungry though. But once I start work it's easy to put off  juice for later.

Day 40

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Day 40
Feb. 8, 2012
Wednesday AM

Physical & Psychological:
Well I decided to water fast as long into the day (everyday) as possible from here on out (maybe :P). I'm hoping to be able to go until noon, at least, but if not, that's okay too. I'm hungry, but it just seems that drinking juice in the mornings gets my metabolism going, and I get hungrier. This is also very healthy for eliminating any tumors or abnormal growths.

I still have a headache- it comes and goes. I don't think I'm doing enough tomatoes for this to happen, so I'm chalking it up to detoxing.

Worked out this morning- 1/2 hour on the Arc Trainer, burned a little over 400 calories :) The Beauty Angel was occupied so I did 5 minutes on the massage chair instead and left.

I think about the stand still I've come to on the building of my website and think that it's very indicative of this fasting period. Fasting is supposed to be a time of rest and reflection and of thought mostly. It feels natural to have slowed down, even though I'm frustrated by it. I was so hoping to be much further along with it at this point.

Very frustrated with my computer- it keeps freezing up on me!! ARGH!

Juicing:
I really miss my broth! I still have juice left from the other day, so I don't need to juice again until tomorrow- not happy with not having any broth today :( I'll just have to have more tea I suppose. I'll be ordering more honey today and also the respiratory pack from a new company I was introduced to- I'll mention more on this company tomorrow.

Day 39

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Day 39
Feb. 7, 2012
Tuesday AM

Physical and Psychological:
I keep forgetting to report my resting heart rate: 48!!! WHAT?! It's always been around 72! This is amazing to me. I have heard that juicing can lower that, but wow! I have noticed that while doing cardio it is much harder to get my heart up to where I used to, but I'm not going to really push myself at this point. Today it was up to 123 or so, and I was sweating. I did half an hour on the Arc Trainer :)  good workout. Then 12 minutes in the Beauty Angel.

I was actually scheduled for foster parent training today and yesterday, but come to find out it really isn't necessary!! >:  which I'm very happy about- just wish these people would get their act together.

I was in such good spirits yesterday- not sure why or what was different. Today I'm feeling pretty good too, but didn't sleep all that well, so a little tired. I am struggling with this whole thing, but am determined to stay on it- even if my heart is not really in it. My cough is progressively getting better- I have a bad day here and there, but they are getting fewer and further between. It is rare that it interrupts my work (phone calls) anymore, which is such a blessing! I wonder how long it takes to remake your lungs??? 6-9 weeks to make a new liver and a whole year to turn over your bones. The lower energy does contribute to feeling a bit down- plus the weather is overcast today too... and still cold, but not frigid.

My head is still feeling a bit "off". I think it's the tomatoes- ugh! I heard they can give you a headache, but I don't care- I like the flavor of the juice, which is uber important to me on this JF.

I watched a video on skin care the other day. I stopped using baby oil on my skin last year after I found out it was all petroleum!! It did do quite a bit of damage by the time I learned that though- very saggy old lady skin :(  But I just found out that almost everything that is not organic has some kind of petroleum product in it- which suffocates your cells and leads to unhealthy metabolic processes. I had just gotten a bunch of skin care for Christmas too :(  I hate waste, but don't want to use it just because I have it if it's not good for me. I went to the health food store and was very happy to see some great organic skin care that didn't cost an arm and a leg!! yay!! :) So- continuing to learn and clean up my own act ;-)

Juicing:
Going through my juices slower- which is fine by me. I could water fast the rest of the way if I wanted, but don't want to do that, hahaha ;)  I should have made more broth the other day, but thought I'd have enough to see me through- NOT, darn it. So I juiced some oranges and will have some with water kefir, and I'll drink another tea instead. I'll juice more greens again tomorrow and make a BIG ol' stock pot of broth.

Day 35

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Day 35
Feb. 3, 2012
Friday AM

I feel at this point every day I do this is another day to celebrate. It's tough- I get pretty hungry sometimes. But I seriously want to push through psychological, physical and emotional barriers. I am more drawn toward the fruit juices, I really like those. I haven't had a master cleanse for a while either, but next week I have foster parent training for 3 days- so I will definitely be into the master cleanses for convenience.

I feel like if I can just make it another 12 days to get over "the hump" I'll be okay.

Physical:
I slept great last night except for the 3 times I had to get up to pee! UGH! so annoying. My head can still feel weird/stuffy on and off. This morning when I got home after working out I had a really euphoric feeling- hard to describe, not light headed, but just very light and expansive.

I'm feeling very thin, but I have felt that way for the last couple of weeks without having lost weight- so who knows. Not sure if I'll weigh in on Sat. or Sun. b/c of my schedule.

Did 30 minutes on the arc trainer and 12 minutes in the Beauty Angel.

Haven't done an enema lately- should probably try to do that sometime soon.

I coughed a lot yesterday :( darn it! Still no meds, no alcohol, no chocolate! Something to be proud of! :)

Juicing:
I juiced enough yesterday for today as well :) I like having a day off from juicing. It's though- I'm getting kinda lazy about making enough juice, but I'm trying to keep my intake up there.

Pschological:
I covered this at the top, but I'm really proud of myself for making it this far. Good things have happened since I've been doing this, and I don't want to stop. I feel like this is going to make me a stronger person, and a healthier one. I've been learning so much. I want to continue to see the physical benefits too. Next week will be a challenge with training, but I am determined to make it through, even if I drink mostly master cleanses- that will be fine for a short time. I won't be able to work on my website hardly at all next week :(  ... another set back there- darn it.

The weather has been gorgeous this last week or so- so warm for this time of year! It feels like spring is in the air. It contributes to the feeling of wanting to "change" something, or start something new- like get off the juice, only b/c in my mind I was thinking that spring wouldn't come until I was just about done with it anyhow. I was thinking I'd juice through the winter and be off of it by the time the really nice weather set in. But I'll be fine- I need to deal with it.

Day 33

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Day 33! That means I'm down into the 50's now for days left- woohoo!!
Feb. 1, 2012
Wednesday AM

Physical:
Slept well last night, about 7 hours :) Walked 30 minutes on the treadmill again today- did 2 miles, then 12 minutes in the Beauty Angel :)

I'm not getting all the green juice I'm supposed to. I think I'm getting tired of it :/  I'll make the tomato kind again today and see if I can get that down that any better. I had made apple yesterday. It's so weird- when I drink the hot broth it's like there are gremlins in my system- man! all the gurgling and rumbling!! But not so with the juice- so strange.

Healing: I used to have this tough patch of skin on my lower lip. Almost everyday I could peel it off! It's GONE!! And I never used to be able to put my hands in water w/o the skin around my nails getting tough and hard like callouses- so annoying! I have my hands in water all the time now! wow! The skin still gets kinda hard, but not like before- and if I pick at it it doesn't peel away down to the flesh like it used to- no more sores!! I used to think I was neurotic or something :P

And I think my cough is VERY SLOWLY improving as well. It's not completely gone, but definitely seems better. This one thing is enough to keep me on the juice. I've had this cough for probably over 5 years now. I would be so so excited to see it completely gone/healed.

Juicing:
Well like I said- not getting all the greens I'm supposed to- need to focus on that more. Not too much more to report here. But I can see why people don't make it the whole 92 days!

Psychology:
I did work on my website yesterday. I finished watching a video on The China Study and had to totally revamp my kefir page! Up until yesterday I wasn't sold on Veganism, but after watching that video- I am now! I don't think I will ever knowingly eat an animal product again. The number one predictor of prostate cancer is dairy products! The higher the consumption of animal products the higher the cancer rate and the higher the rate for lots of other diseases as well. I'm done with animal based food. Coming from the bodybuilding community- this is HUGE for me. I am now happy to just be lean, fit and healthy instead of muscular.

I also played around with trying to embed video onto my site- it was easy!! woohoo! So I got that great video on my page about protein :) I also secured another inbound link- yippee!!

Still need to clean out my office! ARGH!

Day 32

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Day 32
Jan. 31, 2012
Tuesday AM

Physical:
I got to bed around 10:00- woke up twice, slept kind of restlessly. Didn't want to get up @ 6:00, but alas, I must! Juiced 1/2 gallon and got the broth from the pulp going- I LOVE the broth! Out the door by 7:00 to get the kiddo to the bus stop and off to the gym. Walked 30 minutes- probably too aggressive again- cuz I'm tired and feel kind of weak. But it felt good at the time :) Then did 12 minutes in the Beauty Angel- hey, I need all the help I can get!

I'm feeling much better now and much cleaner and less toxic now that the Chlorella's have moved out! Whew! Had a very successful colonic yesterday :) They didn't seem to do much good with the Chlorella's taking up residence. I am very tired today- I'm sure I'm detoxing at the next level- woohoo! I want a nap!!

Juicing:
I don't seem to mind the juicing much anymore. I'm sure it's due to the new Breville juicer :) It's a beast- so fast! It does waste more than the Samson, but since I'm making broth from the pulp I don't much care. And it seems to not make that much difference in how much juice I get. And I'm able to juice while making dinner for the fam. and get most of it cleaned up before the food is on the table- so I don't feel like I'm taking "extra" time to do it. I do my fruit juice at that time.

Psychology:
I'm forging ahead on my website- started another section. I'm too tired to clean right now, it's all I can do to maintain the kitchen.

I was so surprised when we went to the car this morning at 7:00- it was 43*!! Wow! Is it still January?! Even for February that is fantastic! It was gorgeous out, and the sunrise was beautiful to top it off :)

Day 28

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Day 28- wow! the time is really ticking by...
Jan. 27, 2012
Friday- woohoo!

Physical:
My face is starting to clear up a little :) Still have 1 big red zit on my right cheek. I'm noticing an improvement in the moisture content of my skin as well. I used to get calluses around my fingernails- it drove me crazy! But the worst part is I'd bite at it and pick at it ,and I would end up with sores around my nails and it hurt! If I put my hands in the water one time during the day I could guarantee this dry hard skin around my nails- it was maddening! I can't say it's completely gone, but it is much better. When I bite or pick at it it doesn't peel away down to the flesh like it used to- so no more sores!! YAY!! :)

Also- my chronic cough is gradually getting better. I don't have as many "hacking sessions" as I used to- yay again!! And coughing rarely interrupts my phone conversations anymore (I am a phone contact customer service rep!).

Slept well again last night :) And I did decide to workout yesterday. I did 30 minutes on the eliptical and went 4.15 miles! That's a record, and my pulse was lower than normal too! wow!

Juicing/ Time/ Money:
I'm not keeping track of money anymore- since I did it the first month and it was approx. $300. That includes the honey that I haven't used up yet, but doesn't include my order from Swanson Vitamins b/c those items aren't actually necessary.

My, did I say my? ...et em, my husband's Breville came today- woohoo!! not in time to use it before work though. But I had some time just now and made over a quart in just a few minutes!! This thing is a monster! I am very very pleased with it. It did the apples so wonderfully :) There was hardly anything to strain! What a great investment.

Psychology:
I've been very grouchy the last few days- poor Ken! A coupla things I'm thinking might be the reason why: not enough sleep those 2 nights and working out too hard (causing too much stress physically). I'm resisting taking my anti-anxiety meds, although Ken is encouraging me to do just that... I think he'd really like to see me calm down! I made juice with celery and spinach in it just now, so hopefully that will help too.

Day 26

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Day 26
Jan. 25, 2012
Wednesday AM

Physical:
UGH! Couldn't sleep after 3 AM!! which means I got only 4 hours sleep :/  But knowing I needed the rest I just lie there until 5:00- got up and went to the gym :) I decided today to do light weight/ high reps- I got 25-30 reps on most machines, and I worked pretty hard on the steps in between- good workout. Then I did the Beauty Angel since there was no wait and I had time. Back home- breakfast for the kiddo, made my juice for the day, cleaned the kitchen, took a shower/ make up/ hair/ made the bed by 8:30!! woohoo! Love it!

But I am a little tired and not looking forward to the struggle of the day b/c of it :/ I did have a small master cleanse with chlorella right before bed, but had no trouble falling asleep. I'm thinking it's coritisol... I'll drink the master cleanse for dinner and save the green stuff for before bed- see if that helps, plus I'll take some ashwaghanda tonight too.

I feel like I've lost more weight b/c I'm too lazy to make enough juice! It's just too much work with the Samson- can't wait to get my Breville- hurry up Amazon!!

Juicing/ Time/ Money:
Spent about 1/2 hour making my Italian Juice. Yesterday was Mexican with cumin and chili powder; today is Italian with Italian herbs :) Yumi!

Psychology:
I am loving this journey. I kinda feel a little more settled on just juice- is it getting easier to not eat or am I just getting used to the battle? not sure.

I've known this, but it just rang true to me yesterday- every commitment is a choice that negates something else- meaning every time you choose something you are NOT choosing something else/ we give up something in order to have something- it's like a trade off. And also- every commitment is tested... just some random thoughts...

I feel like my life is taking on new directions, opening up new opportunities. If it hadn't been for Juicefeasting.com I would never have found Raw Food Rehab- which has really enriched my life. And through them I discovered more closely Russell James and ordered his new course yesterday!! woohoo!! This is what I will use to bring raw food to Altoona. I hope to teach a 10 week course at the YMCA using his material :)

Day 24

Day 24
Jan. 23, 2012
Monday AM

Physical:
Well, I only got about 3 hours sleep last night- ugh! I just couldn't get to sleep in the first place. So that's the last time I'll do a COFFEE enema at 3 PM, lol! I also drank orange/grapefruit juice and had a half teaspoon of honey before trying to retire :P , so yeah, probably my fault. I'll take some ashwaghanda after work to help jump start sleep mode tonight though. I am going to turn in early.

And b/c I only got 3 hours sleep I decided it wasn't a good idea to workout- especially since I'm not supposed to be working out as hard as I am anyhow. But I did go to the gym to use the Beauty Angel :)

Here's a great write up on what it is if you've never heard about it:
http://www.beauty-angel.eu/content/index.php/4/130/0/download_gallery.htm  My gym includes it in the "Black Card" membership, which is only $19.99/month! Ridiculously low price for a gym that includes chair massage, red light therapy (Beauty Angel) and tanning (which I don't use and don't recommend). Where? Planet Fitness! Check to see if there's one near you ;)

Yesterday I started to notice a strange tingling sensation on my backside!?! I'm like- wtheck is that? It's mostly on the fleshy part of my butt. I'm wondering if it's the Beauty Angel- I have it set for skin tightening and micro-circulation. At any rate it feels weird, hahaha. (but can't feel it while sitting- which is most of the time!)

Face is breaking out- yay? :/ Well it means I am detoxing- so that's a good thing :)

Not really craving anything since I started upping the chlorella. I take 1/4 cup a day- 2 T, twice a day- once in the morning sometime and the other for dinner. Other sups I take: MSM, hemp oil and pee pollen. I should throw in an enzyme cap in the AM too- that will also help eat up more toxic crap in my system.

Juicing/ Time/ Money: $283
Okay- this is a big UGH in every area!! I am just so tired of spending so much time juicing! I bought a reconditioned Breville for $149 from Amazon during the time I should have been sleeping! I bought it with my husband in mind though, no really, I did!! ;-)  Out of 22 ratings 18 of them were 5 stars. It looks and sounds like a real "man machine". One reviewer said that it was so powerful sounding it was kinda scary, lol. And it has a wide chute (very little prep required), has easy clean up and juices 8 oz. in 5 seconds!! If that's not a man juicer, I don't know what is! I'm hoping it will get my husband on the raw food band wagon to weight loss and optimal health. BUT I'm also hoping it saves me tons of time in the kitchen for the next 68 days. If it does both of those things it will have been well worth it- and then some.

Because I didn't go to the gym I decided to go buy tomatoes (and a few extras)- spent $18 which gives us the total above, not including the man juicer- just food.

I'm also going to be buying Russell James' new course that just came out :) I plan to use the 10 week course to teach a 10 week class at the YMCA- wish me luck! I won't start studying until April though- b/c of the juicing. I just don't think I could stand the torture, lol. The advice is to stay away from as much food/ advertising as possible to help avoid temptation- good advice! Wish I didn't have to cook!

Psychology:
I forced myself to spend more time cleaning yesterday. Cleaned out this big hutch/cabinet in my bedroom- lots of junk jewelry. It doesn't take up much space, but why accumulate junk? Why hold on to stuff like that? I offered it to Steve, and he took most of it! I was glad he wanted it and thought it was useful :)

I was pretty excited all weekend. I'm so happy to find Raw Food Rehab- what a find!! I am really looking forward to forming great relationships with other crazy people like myself and exchanging encouragement and information :)

I have been in a great mood, my spirits have been high. I never knew raw food/ juice could make you feel so amazing... in the head! It's better than drugs or alcohol- seriously! High on life- high on raw food- high on juice!

Day 21

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Day 21! (the end of week 3 with 10 more to go- UGH!)
1/20/12 Friday afternoon

Physical:
Energy level is high- I don't usually feel tired until evening/night, and even then sometimes not. Weigh-in is tomorrow, can't wait to see if I lost or held steady- trying to hold steady, but the grumbly tummy says I probably lost.

I have had no side effects of any major detox since I have eaten a clean raw food diet for the past 10 months or so. I did go thru 3 or 4 levels of detox when I started the diet.

Worked out this morning- 30 minutes circuit training- doing well, trying to hold back a little. 12 minutes in the Beauty Angel also.

Juicing/ Time/ Money:
I juiced some lemons this morning with my citrus juicer- only took a few mintues. Love my Jupiter citrus press! I might have enough green juice for tomorrow, not sure. I'll need to shop though anyhow for juicing on Sunday (if not Sat. night)- need some greens.

Psychology:
Took some time to clean out more garbage from my closet. I have more than a huge garbage full now! Still not done with the closet, but just keep plugging away- so much other stuff to do! It's psychology b/c it's about cleaning out my life- making things simple, clean and organize and letting go of crap I don't need or use.

I found a fantastic website yesterday that will enhance my raw food business, but it's all on the culinary arts!! UGH! makes me so hungry watching all those videos! I joined the weekly academy he has, so I'll have to watch those anyhow, but apart from that I'm going to try to stay away from that until this is over. I need to join the green room, which I think I will do here in a few minutes.

The world of health and raw food just seems to be really opening up to me. I registered for The Body Systems classes being taught at the health center also. So I'm busy busy arming myself with knowledge for my business.