So last week, I went on a 7 day juice detox.
What lead you into doing a Juice Detox?
I have wanted to do a detox for the past couple of months. I just never mustered up the guts to do it. I would have soooo many cravings for food. The past two months, I haven’t been doing well at all with eating healthy. Also, started noticing my energy levels dropping, tremendously. The last straw that put me over and I had enough was when I was massaging two of my clients the week before, their energy drained me so bad that I damn near fell asleep on them. I said, that was it!!! I had to do something to restart my energy.
I was doing my research on doing a Juice Detox and found many pros and cons. I decided to think about my how my body reacts and what my body needs. Then I saw fit for me to embark on this 7 day journey. I wanted to try it, I wanted to see what it was really going to do for me. I found justonjuice.com and used some of their recipes that they suggested in their juice fast. Also, I referenced Micheal Olivers’, The Green Juice Detox Diet.
Before I began my juicing experience, I did totally opposite of what the book told me to do. I was supposed to cut myself off of certain foods leading up to the 1st day of the detox. That didn’t happen!!!! I did, drink a laxative tea, Smooth Move, before I started the night before. Also, to prepare myself, I made sure to go to the grocery store with my list of fruits and vegetables I needed. When I walked in the store, I made a promise that I wasn’t going to go over $50 the first trip. Also, take note, make more than one trip to the store for your produce because you don’t want it to go bad. I made two separate trips to the store which allowed me not to spend more than $50 the first time.
My weight before Juice Detox – 154.8
Day 1
I was up early that morning because the tea I drunk the night before was doing its work on me! So once finished I prepared my first juice.
7:00 am Apple, Cucumber, Pear, Grape, Spinach & Kale 16 oz
1:30 pm Kale, Celery, Apple, Cucumber, 1/4 peeled Lemon 16 oz
7:00 pm Apple Celery, Kale, Ginger Root, Grape, Cucumber, Spinach, Carrot 16 oz
8:50 pm same juice as above @ 7pm 12 oz
In between those times, I drunk lots and lots of water. Also, right after drinking the juice, I had a 16 oz glass of water. I also, added 1 part water to 3 part juice.
Day 1 was pretty rough for me, I couldn’t think straight and was EXTREMELY hungry! I can remember being on the phone with daughter and not really being able to focus on the conversation. I may have been a little moody as well. I made sure to go to bed early that night.
*ALWAYS REMEMBER TO DRINK MORE THAN ENOUGH WATER*
Day 2
9:15 am Warm Lemon Water
10:30 am Apple, Kale, Blueberry, Grape, Ginger, Cucumber 12 oz
11:20 am Tomato, 1/4 Lemon, Basil, Garlic 2 double shots
12:26 pm Warm Jasmine Green Tea
2:00 pm Juice left over from 10:30am 12 oz
9:15 pm Beet, Cucumber, 1/4 lemon, 1/4 lime, carrot, kale 24 oz
In between those times, I drunk lots and lots of water. Also, right after drinking the juice, I had a 16 oz glass of water. I also, added 1 part water to 3 part juice.
Day 2 was better than the first. I was hungry but not as bad. The large gap between 2:00-9:15 was rough, but I kept drinking water to hold me over. I massaged for 2 1/2 hours so that kept me pretty occupied and mind off of everything. Luckily, I didn’t have to do too much deep pressure on my clients so it was light and easy day. Take note that this day was my first day EVER juicing beets. I made sure to clean them like I was supposed to and removed the leafy part and stem. I did not peel the Beet and I can truly say, my last drink of the night taste like pure dirt!!! I was about to throw all the 4 little beets I had left away, but thanks to some of my IG followers, I got some helpful tips. Especially to peel the beet before juicing it…lol
*ALWAYS REMEMBER TO DRINK MORE THAN ENOUGH WATER*
Day 3
9:00 am Warm Lemon Water
9:38 am Apple, Spinach, Ginger 6 oz
10:16 am tbsp Black Strap Molasses
10:30 am Apple, Orange, Pineapple, Lemon, Ginger, Cucumber, Carrot, Kale, Spinach 12 oz
1:30 pm Same as above 12 oz
10 pm Apple, Blueberry, Cucumber, Kale, Grapes, Ginger 16 oz
Today was by far the roughest day ever. I made sure to drink my juice & water throughout the day but realized I didn’t bring enough with me. I had a day full of massages and had some errands to run. I thought the juices and waters were going to last for the time period I was away from the house and thought wrong. Not only was I not giving my body enough nourishment and water, where I was giving massages was extremely hot. Not only that, these clients that I worked on, likes very DEEP PRESSURE & STRETCHING. My body did not react to the heat, heavy activity and no food very well. If you notice that gap between the times, that was my rough spot, I HAD to stop and put something solid in my mouth. I tried to find juice bars where I was located and couldn’t find any. I stopped and got a mozzarella, Spinach & Roasted Tomato Panini & only ate what was inside. Did not eat the bread & drunk plenty of water. Once I made it home I sat down for a second and was able to drink my other juice I left in the fridge. Right After that I crashed so hard and did not move off the couch.
*ALWAYS REMEMBER TO DRINK MORE THAN ENOUGH WATER*
Day 4
I had a late start that morning…didn’t wake up early at all.
10:30 am Lukewarm water, lemon, cayenne pepper
11:00 am Carrot, Orange, Apple 22 oz
12:15 pm Carrot, Apple Spinach 12 oz
1:58 pm same juice as above 12 oz
3:15 pm Beet, Apple 8 oz
4:00 pm Beet, Apple 8 oz
8:22 pm Spinach, Celery, Apples, Cherries 8.5 oz
9:45 pm Ate Cucumbers & tomatoes in Apple Cider Vinegar
Today was an easy breezy day! After yesterday’s fail, I thought today would still be a little rough. It’s like my energy powers recharged over night. I made sure to keep on schedule with my juices and water the best that I could. I massaged for 2 hours today and was good. Didn’t feel weak at all. Also, this was the day that I start reintroducing food in my diet. I am able to eat whole fruits and vegetables. Since yesterday I broke down and ate something yesterday, I didn’t want to eat too much today. I just wanted to focus more on juicing. That is why I waited to eat the Cucumbers and tomatoes.
*ALWAYS REMEMBER TO DRINK MORE THAN ENOUGH WATER*
Day 5
Woke up at 4 am, with a full power of energy!!
7:00 am Green Tea
8:00 am Apple, Cucumber, Carrot, Spinach, Kale, Blueberry, Celery 12 oz
9:36 am Same Juice as above 12 oz
10:15 am Spinach, Celery, Apple, Carrot, Beet, Ginger, Lemon 12 oz
11:46 am Same Juice as above 12 oz
12:50 pm Ate Spinach & Tomato on Toasted wheat bread (2)
2:45 pm Apple, Spinach, Cucumber, Carrot, PineApple 8 oz
5:45 pm Same Juice as above 8 oz
8:00 pm Ate Apple & Grapes
Today I was able to introduce eggs, rice, beans, wheat bread & etc to my diet. I didn’t go to hard or heavy because I didn’t want any stomach problems. So I decided to stay light. My energy level is amazing and I feel like I am very light. Also, when I ate the two sandwiches, I felt satisfied and not overly full. Did not have any hunger cravings and felt I didn’t really have to eat the apple and grapes later that night. Everything held me over once I went out. I was able to hold on to myself and not order a drink and only had water. Since we were celebrating my friend’s birthday, they took shoots and my shot was orange juice… That is the only treat I gave myself. lol Afterwards, I stopped and picked up a Spinach, Mushroom, Tomato, Onion & Swiss Cheese Egg White Omelet.
*ALWAYS REMEMBER TO DRINK MORE THAN ENOUGH WATER*
Day 6 & 7
My Juices were mainly done in the morning and they were about the same ingredients & times as above. I did some juicing throughout the day because I had the taste for juice. Drunk plenty of water. Also, ate whole fruits and vegetables throughout the day. On Day 6, that night, I ate a veggie taco, spicy tilapia taco, & two pieces of Chicken & Goat Cheese Quesadilla. Day 7, I had mozzarella on toasted wheat bread & tomato soup. I did have some juices throughout the day and ate a salad that night.
My Weight after Detox -148.4 lbs
*I did not do this for weight loss purposes. My main purpose was to rid my body of all the toxins and gain more energy*
Make sure you have the time and energy to do this detox. First it will have you running to the bathroom many times a day. I would suggest the first 3 days that you do it, make sure you are not doing anything strenuous and really just stay at home. I noticed my skin glowing more, energy levels are high, feel lighter and wake up in the mornings feeling renewed. As long as I drink water and eat like I am supposed to, I don’t have those bad food cravings for desserts or just food. I am going to be more aware of what I am putting in my body.
To sum up the Juice Detox, I really am glad I stuck with it and completed this journey. This was very difficult and I had to constantly talk myself out of eating and getting my mind right. I feel like if I can make it through this, which food is my weakness, I can make it through anything. I absolutely love the way that I feel and now its time to go hardcore in the gym. My plans are to continue eating clean and not stopping now because it is the end of the detox. I came across this 21 day cleanse that starts on August 5th by Simple Green Smoothies. Akina and I will be doing this plus an everyday workout routine.
IF YOU ALL HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COMMENT BELOW OR EMAIL ME.
Also, I am not a physician or medically trained to recommend anything, this was based on what I felt was good for me holistically. Make sure to do your research before starting any detox or master cleanse program.
Let me know what detox’s you have tried & if it did/did not benefit you!
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