Here's the Naked truth...

I did it...I juiced for 5 days! But before I start giving myself medals, remember...I only juiced 2 meals a day.  I didn't restrict what I could eat for the 3rd meal...it usually ended up being something quick, like a sandwich, salad, or grits. :)...that's right. I kind of love grits.  With that said, it was MUCH easier than I expected it to be!  


So, how did I feel after 5 days and did I think it made a difference?

...those ARE the questions you were going to ask, right? Not, did it taste disgusting? Or, did you wish you'd never started this? :)

The reason I chose to try juicing in the first place was because: 

• I wanted to see if it would give me more energy
• I wanted to see how my stomach would feel (I can have something of a sensitive stomach and have looked for ways to help that).
• And of course, I wanted to see if I would drop a couple lbs. along the way. 

I didn't notice a difference in my energy level.  However, I noticed a SIGNIFICANT difference for my stomach...it was really quite wonderful! Sadly, I didn't drop any poundage...probably due to my third meal. :) Blast those grits.

So, now what?...you may ask.  Well, the reason I decided not to juice all three meals is because what I was really testing was to see if this could be a lifestyle change...not just for 5 days.  The answer I found? Yes, I think it can!  The most inconvenient part I found in this was washing my juicer after every meal...but that's easily dealt with.  But, on those days that I just don't want to go through the process, there's a great (and yummy!) juice called Naked Juice.  It's made from all natural fruits and vegetables with no preservatives or sugar added...but trust me, I would NOT be drinking it if it didn't taste good as well...which it does!

Well, there's my quick review of my juicing experience, and since I commit in small increments, I'm going to continue this until Ireland (with a few modifications)...and then see from there!  But I'll be honest, I have really LOVED juicing!! 

"May you be half an hour in Heaven before the Devil knows you're dead." - Irish Blessing 

Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead...

I'm not sure if that better describes the documentary I watched or how I'll be feeling on Friday...

Here's an equation for ya...

 + this...

=

x 5 days

Yes.  My name is Tami...and I'm a marketer's dream.  I'm one of those people who, if I had a TV, I'd be buying crazy infomercial products and later wonder why I had no money.  Uh-hu...some day I'll tell you of the time I bought a machine that electrocuted me 50 times per minute...supposedly for my own good.  Worst and most painful purchase of my life.

Last week, I watched a documentary called Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead...and after watching two guys completely turn their lives around by "juicing", I've decided to give it a try.  However, I'm only doing it for two meals a day for 5 days.  I'm the very non-commital juicer. :)  So, today is Day 1...I have to admit, this juice drink is REALLY good!  But ask me on Day 5...I may be singing a different tune...and a very grumpy, hungry one at that!  If I'm not blogging by the end of the week, send someone to my house.  I may be passed out with a carrot in my hand!