Juice Fast/Feast Day 1

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The morning started with 10 oz of water and into it went the juice of 1 lemon and 1/2 tsp of Acacia fiber. At 10 AM I had a cup of Detox Tea.
11 AM was my version of Hippocrates Green Juice. I juiced 1 cucumber, sunflower greens, parsley, kale, celery, a small piece of lemon and 1/2 tsp dulse.



At 1 PM I juiced half of a Honeydew melon. Followed it with more Honeydew, ginger and pear juice.


3 PM was carrot apple juice. I made a bunch of it and shared it with the kids.

Had another glass of Detox Tea at 4:30PM. Then for dinner at around 5:30 PM I had a simple grapefruit juice.


 Lots of water in between. I am feeling tired tonight and will go to bed early. My sinuses are draining like crazy! Don't know what that is about.  
+JMJ+ Today I am grateful for making it through a full day of juice fasting. This is the first one for me, so it makes it a bit special :)

Comments

kelli said…
looks like you're off to a great start! honeydew pear and ginger juice sounds so refreshing. i could really use a juice feast, though i'd have to blend the greens in since my juicer doesn't know what to do with them.=)

i hope you get a good night's rest and feel more energized tomorrow!=)
April 21, 2011 at 8:46 PM
Cynthia said…
Looks great so far. So excited to see that your doing well all ready and aren't super hungry. Sorry about your sinuses. I got the flu after my surgery and that turned into my first ever sinus infection. I had to get on meds for a week before it went away. I had the most incredible headaches for days. Darn close to migraines. I was sick for 3 solid weeks.

I can't wait for next weekend!!! When the GIRLS GET RAW!!!!!
Peace Cynthia
April 21, 2011 at 9:19 PM
Catherine said…
Awesome, thanks for keeping us posted. Did you feel hungry?
April 22, 2011 at 11:53 PM
Katie said…
Thank you for sharing what you are drinking on your fast. I really want a juicer now!
April 23, 2011 at 11:00 PM
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