DAY TWELVE - Sunday 13th January 2013
Today's weight 12st 11lb - lost today 7/8lb - lost to date 18lb exactly - woohoo!
Started the day with my usual juice of one lemon in water. After Dave had eaten his breakfast of mushroom omelette with toast we went for a walk, only the diddly-doddly Lambert's Castle one but after being stuck in all day yesterday it was nice to get out in the fresh air. And it's quite a nice day today, which is a bonus.
When we got back I cooked Tom and Emma a full English breakfast and got on with clearing up the kitchen and making my juice for the day.
I have started putting a tablespoon of Psyllium Husks in my morning juice (just to add some fibre) to see if it has any effect. Nothing so far, although today was only the third time. Psyllium Husks are a totally natural form of fibre that the body is completely unable to digest, so it should just pass straight through.
Football's on at the moment so I thought this would be an ideal time to write my blog. I see i am getting a few views, please feel free to comment. Would you like more info on 'Fasting'? Would you like to know more about the health benefits gained by detoxifying your body. There is so much nonsense and misinformation written about fasting. Obviously, some people will have a different experience of it to me and theirs may not be as positive as mine, that's life, but I am so grateful that I have found, what is to me, the Golden Goose of weight loss.
It just makes sense to me that if all you are putting into your body are nutrient rich, fresh juices made from organic fresh fruits and veggies, your body will be receiving all the nutrients it needs and your digestive system will have nothing to do. Digestion takes up a considerable amount of energy. If there is nothing to digest then that energy is available for use in all other areas of your life. Gone is the befuddled brain and the lethargy that so many people seem to live with on a daily basis. Your body is receiving all the healthy nutrients it needs and is using the excess fat stored in your body to fuel itself. I have read that you shouldn't exercise when you are fasting, what bunkum! The more you exercise, the more fuel your body needs so the faster your fuel reserves (fat) are used up - faster weight loss! Ok, at the end of the day you feel tired, so you go to bed. sleep all night and wake fully refreshed and ready for another active day. Well that's my experience anyway. I am a different person when I'm fasting and one I like much better.
Tomorrow I will let you know about some of the other health benefits you might expect to experience on a juice fast, but I think I've rambled on for long enough today.
See you all. xx
Sunday, 13 January 2013
Saturday, 12 January 2013
Back on the losing streak :)
DAY ELEVEN - Saturday 12th January 2013
Today's weight 12st 11lb 7/8 - lost today 1lb - total loss to date 17lb 1/8.
Exercise, exercise, exercise, that's the key. When I do my long hard walk to Golden Cap I lose more weight than when I don't. Obvious really!!
Other than my breakfast juice, which was left over from yesterday, I've had only water today.
Other than 3 hours of ironing this morning, I've not been able to do any exercise today for two reasons, 1) we had the oldies round for dinner and 2) it has poured with rain just about ALL DAY. Is this rain EVER going to stop?
Whilst doing a bit of internet surfing, I came across a fasting diet that I hadn't heard of before, but which seems to be growing in popularity. It's called the DODO diet (Day On, Day Off). It looks intriguing, so I think after day 14 I might give it a go, it might require a little less willpower. I might do it for a week and see what the results are like and if it works well I might stay on it, otherwise I'll go back on full juice fasting, as I have been doing.
I really want to go for my walk to Golden Cap tomorrow, but after today's rain I think it might be almost impossible to get up there it will be so muddy. I don't know where else to go for a really arduous long walk that won't be a complete mud bath. Damn this bloody weather!!
Perhaps I'll go for a local run instead...... well..... maybe.
Nightie night all. xx
Today's weight 12st 11lb 7/8 - lost today 1lb - total loss to date 17lb 1/8.
Exercise, exercise, exercise, that's the key. When I do my long hard walk to Golden Cap I lose more weight than when I don't. Obvious really!!
Other than my breakfast juice, which was left over from yesterday, I've had only water today.
Other than 3 hours of ironing this morning, I've not been able to do any exercise today for two reasons, 1) we had the oldies round for dinner and 2) it has poured with rain just about ALL DAY. Is this rain EVER going to stop?
Whilst doing a bit of internet surfing, I came across a fasting diet that I hadn't heard of before, but which seems to be growing in popularity. It's called the DODO diet (Day On, Day Off). It looks intriguing, so I think after day 14 I might give it a go, it might require a little less willpower. I might do it for a week and see what the results are like and if it works well I might stay on it, otherwise I'll go back on full juice fasting, as I have been doing.
I really want to go for my walk to Golden Cap tomorrow, but after today's rain I think it might be almost impossible to get up there it will be so muddy. I don't know where else to go for a really arduous long walk that won't be a complete mud bath. Damn this bloody weather!!
Perhaps I'll go for a local run instead...... well..... maybe.
Nightie night all. xx
Understandable lack of weight loss
DAY TEN - Friday 11th January 2013
Today's weight 12st 12lb+7/8 - lost today 1/4lb - total lost to date 16lb+1/8
So, only quarter of a pound loss today but I can't really say I'm surprised as the extent of my exercise yesterday was a very slow meander around Otter Nurseries.
Still sticking very rigidly to my fruit & veggie juice and lots of water.
Did my usual 2 hour walk to Golden Cap this afternoon, had to go this afternoon as I had to take the oldies shopping this morning. Found it hard again but much easier than at the beginning, but then I am hauling about 10 or so fewer pounds up there with me. It's still really muddy up there, I'm gonna have to get myself a stick for walking otherwise I am going to end up face down in the mud at some point.
We're all going to see Les Misérables in Exeter tonight so they've all gone for dinner in an 'eat all you like' Chinese restaurant while I'm sitting outside in the car :(
No, I don't mind really, my mind is so focussed at the moment. I look at it as money saved and a good opportunity to get my blog written. Another big saving will be in the cinema when I don't buy a bucketful of popcorn and a large frozen Tango (my usual cinema fare).
Home again now. Les Misérables was outstanding, wow, wow, wow. Can't wait to see it again.
And only had water in the cinema :)
Today's weight 12st 12lb+7/8 - lost today 1/4lb - total lost to date 16lb+1/8
So, only quarter of a pound loss today but I can't really say I'm surprised as the extent of my exercise yesterday was a very slow meander around Otter Nurseries.
Still sticking very rigidly to my fruit & veggie juice and lots of water.
Did my usual 2 hour walk to Golden Cap this afternoon, had to go this afternoon as I had to take the oldies shopping this morning. Found it hard again but much easier than at the beginning, but then I am hauling about 10 or so fewer pounds up there with me. It's still really muddy up there, I'm gonna have to get myself a stick for walking otherwise I am going to end up face down in the mud at some point.
We're all going to see Les Misérables in Exeter tonight so they've all gone for dinner in an 'eat all you like' Chinese restaurant while I'm sitting outside in the car :(
No, I don't mind really, my mind is so focussed at the moment. I look at it as money saved and a good opportunity to get my blog written. Another big saving will be in the cinema when I don't buy a bucketful of popcorn and a large frozen Tango (my usual cinema fare).
Home again now. Les Misérables was outstanding, wow, wow, wow. Can't wait to see it again.
And only had water in the cinema :)
Thursday, 10 January 2013
Day 9 - This is a doddle!
DAY NINE - Thursday 10th January 2013
Today's weight - 12st 13lb+1/8 - lost today 7/8lb - total loss so far (8 days) 15lb+7/8
In the twelves, fantastic. Still no walk to Golden Cap today as Dave is off again and we've got to go to Waitrose early before taking the oldies to Otter Nurseries for lunch and a browse. Lunch for me will be a freshly squeezed orange juice from their machine (I want one of those!) yummmm.
Today's weight - 12st 13lb+1/8 - lost today 7/8lb - total loss so far (8 days) 15lb+7/8
In the twelves, fantastic. Still no walk to Golden Cap today as Dave is off again and we've got to go to Waitrose early before taking the oldies to Otter Nurseries for lunch and a browse. Lunch for me will be a freshly squeezed orange juice from their machine (I want one of those!) yummmm.
Wednesday, 9 January 2013
1 week done, yay!
DAY EIGHT - Wednesday 9th January 2013
Todays weight 13st - weight lost today 1+1/2lb - total lost in 1 week.... 15lb...... waaaaaah!!!!! :)
Felt really tired today, possibly experiencing a bit of a healing crisis, but still had lots to do this morning so had a bit of a lay down late afternoon, couldn't get to sleep though, very frustrating.
Still having the same juices, lemon in water first thing in the morning and a mixture of carrot, beetroot, spinach, celery, cucumber, orange, apple, lemon, melon and pineapple throughout the rest of the day. I read that you shouldn't mix fruit and veggie juices in one drink, but it didn't explain why, so as I'm not experiencing any difficulties with mixing them, I think I'll carry on as I am.
Still finding it really easy and having no cravings to eat at all, which I always have done before, so I'm really happy about that.
Dave was home today so we just went for the little diddly-doddly walk around Lamberts Castle that he prefers, but anythings better than nothing.
Well nothing else to report today so see you tomorrow.
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Todays weight 13st - weight lost today 1+1/2lb - total lost in 1 week.... 15lb...... waaaaaah!!!!! :)
Felt really tired today, possibly experiencing a bit of a healing crisis, but still had lots to do this morning so had a bit of a lay down late afternoon, couldn't get to sleep though, very frustrating.
Still having the same juices, lemon in water first thing in the morning and a mixture of carrot, beetroot, spinach, celery, cucumber, orange, apple, lemon, melon and pineapple throughout the rest of the day. I read that you shouldn't mix fruit and veggie juices in one drink, but it didn't explain why, so as I'm not experiencing any difficulties with mixing them, I think I'll carry on as I am.
Still finding it really easy and having no cravings to eat at all, which I always have done before, so I'm really happy about that.
Dave was home today so we just went for the little diddly-doddly walk around Lamberts Castle that he prefers, but anythings better than nothing.
Well nothing else to report today so see you tomorrow.
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Tuesday, 8 January 2013
Nearly 1 week done
DAY SEVEN - Tuesday 8th January 2013
Today's weight 13st 1+1/2lb - weight lost today 5/8 - total weight lost in 6 days 13+1/2lb
Had my lemon juice and some juice I had left over from yesterday and after taking Billy to the station, I went for my usual walk from Stonebarrow Hill to Golden Cap and back. This was the third time since I started my juice fast and was the easiest by far. I knocked 5 minutes off my previous best and was no where near as tired at the end. Don't get me wrong, it was still very hard work, but a bit easier so I must be getting fitter, which is, of course, the whole point!
Just didn't get around to making my juice today, naughty I know, but drank plenty of water though, I just seem to bee dashing from one thing to another at the moment, just as well I've got so much more energy then, but I'm getting really tired by the end of te day. I'm in bed now and it's only ten past eight. Still I didn't sleep great last night, only got about 5 hours and I usually need a lot more than that.
So excited about tomorrow's weight, really want to have lost more than a stone. This week has been so easy, I know I'm going to have some really challenging times over the next 11 weeks, but If most of the time is like this past week I should be fine. I know the weight loss is now going to be about 3 or 4lbs a week so I mustn't get dispondant, I must be realistic and keep my eye on the bigger picture and the long goal. I can and I will do this!
Goodnight all
Today's weight 13st 1+1/2lb - weight lost today 5/8 - total weight lost in 6 days 13+1/2lb
Had my lemon juice and some juice I had left over from yesterday and after taking Billy to the station, I went for my usual walk from Stonebarrow Hill to Golden Cap and back. This was the third time since I started my juice fast and was the easiest by far. I knocked 5 minutes off my previous best and was no where near as tired at the end. Don't get me wrong, it was still very hard work, but a bit easier so I must be getting fitter, which is, of course, the whole point!
Just didn't get around to making my juice today, naughty I know, but drank plenty of water though, I just seem to bee dashing from one thing to another at the moment, just as well I've got so much more energy then, but I'm getting really tired by the end of te day. I'm in bed now and it's only ten past eight. Still I didn't sleep great last night, only got about 5 hours and I usually need a lot more than that.
So excited about tomorrow's weight, really want to have lost more than a stone. This week has been so easy, I know I'm going to have some really challenging times over the next 11 weeks, but If most of the time is like this past week I should be fine. I know the weight loss is now going to be about 3 or 4lbs a week so I mustn't get dispondant, I must be realistic and keep my eye on the bigger picture and the long goal. I can and I will do this!
Goodnight all
Day 6 - a bit disappointed :(
DAY SIX - Monday 7th January 2013
Weight today 13st 2lb 1/8 - today's loss 1/2lb - loss to date 12lb 7/8
7:00am 1 whole lemon in water
A bit disappointed with today's weight loss, didn't expect it to slow down quite so rapidly but although I was very busy all day, I didn't get to go for a walk, so no exercise to speak of. Don't know if I'll get the chance to do anything today, probably not, but my back is still very sore anyway. So I guess I will just have to settle for lower weight loss until I can go for another long walk.
Anyway, time to get up now.
Weight today 13st 2lb 1/8 - today's loss 1/2lb - loss to date 12lb 7/8
7:00am 1 whole lemon in water
A bit disappointed with today's weight loss, didn't expect it to slow down quite so rapidly but although I was very busy all day, I didn't get to go for a walk, so no exercise to speak of. Don't know if I'll get the chance to do anything today, probably not, but my back is still very sore anyway. So I guess I will just have to settle for lower weight loss until I can go for another long walk.
Anyway, time to get up now.
Sunday, 6 January 2013
Day 5 & feeling goood
DAY FIVE - Sunday 6th January 2013
Today's weight - 13st 2lb 5/8 - another 2lb gone
Total weight lost in 4 full days 12lb 3/8 - WOW!
This is better than I've ever done before, it must be down to the extra exercise.
Well I've had my lemon juice this morning and its 8:50am now so I'm gonna get up have my shower and go make my daily juice before starting on my chores. Dave and Tom have gone to Oxford to sort Toms room and leave it ready for the new occupant, so they'll be gone for about 6/7 hours. I've got to go to Panto rehearsal with Billy at 1:30 so lots to get done before that.
Body is now fully into internal metabolism so not feeling hungry at all and so far I've not had any emotional cravings to eat, I can honestly say that this has been a bit of a doddle so far, I'm sure it will get harder though, as time goes on, but so far so good.
Will rob ably speak to you later when I go to bed to let you know how the day went, so see you later.
Today's weight - 13st 2lb 5/8 - another 2lb gone
Total weight lost in 4 full days 12lb 3/8 - WOW!
This is better than I've ever done before, it must be down to the extra exercise.
Well I've had my lemon juice this morning and its 8:50am now so I'm gonna get up have my shower and go make my daily juice before starting on my chores. Dave and Tom have gone to Oxford to sort Toms room and leave it ready for the new occupant, so they'll be gone for about 6/7 hours. I've got to go to Panto rehearsal with Billy at 1:30 so lots to get done before that.
Body is now fully into internal metabolism so not feeling hungry at all and so far I've not had any emotional cravings to eat, I can honestly say that this has been a bit of a doddle so far, I'm sure it will get harder though, as time goes on, but so far so good.
Will rob ably speak to you later when I go to bed to let you know how the day went, so see you later.
Saturday, 5 January 2013
Day 4 and still going strong
DAY FOUR - Saturday 5th January 2013
Today's weight -13st 4lb and 5/8 -That's 2lb 1/8 bringing total weight lost to date (3days) to 10lb 3/8
Got up today at 6:45 and had 1small lemon in water. Made Dave's breakfast then got ready to go for my walk, had to wait until it got light enough.
So for the second time in three days I walked from Stonearrow Hill to Golden Cap and back. OMG! I really didn't think I was going to make it, surely it will get easier, but my body feels soooo sore at the moment.
Didn't have time to make my juice until about 1:00pm. I made it the same as yesterday and had it all throughout the rest of the day.
I was soooo busy today. I've just crawled into bed and I've really got to go to sleep soon. I think I've got more energy from the juicing but I'm using it all up too fast. Still, no walk tomorrow, maybe time to recover a little, I hope.
Despite feeling worn out, I do actually feel really good. I feel like I'm being so productive, a feeling I've not had for a long time.
Anyway, got to sleep, goodnight all
Ps if anyone wants any further help or comments or advice about juice fasting, please leave me a comment and I will answer you as best I can.
Today's weight -13st 4lb and 5/8 -That's 2lb 1/8 bringing total weight lost to date (3days) to 10lb 3/8
Got up today at 6:45 and had 1small lemon in water. Made Dave's breakfast then got ready to go for my walk, had to wait until it got light enough.
So for the second time in three days I walked from Stonearrow Hill to Golden Cap and back. OMG! I really didn't think I was going to make it, surely it will get easier, but my body feels soooo sore at the moment.
Didn't have time to make my juice until about 1:00pm. I made it the same as yesterday and had it all throughout the rest of the day.
I was soooo busy today. I've just crawled into bed and I've really got to go to sleep soon. I think I've got more energy from the juicing but I'm using it all up too fast. Still, no walk tomorrow, maybe time to recover a little, I hope.
Despite feeling worn out, I do actually feel really good. I feel like I'm being so productive, a feeling I've not had for a long time.
Anyway, got to sleep, goodnight all
Ps if anyone wants any further help or comments or advice about juice fasting, please leave me a comment and I will answer you as best I can.
Friday, 4 January 2013
A bit tired today but still feeling POSITIVE
DAY THREE - 4th January 2013
Toady's weight - 13st 6lbs and 3/4 - Total weight lost to date (2 days) 8lb and 1/4
Got up at 6:30am and don't think I sat down again until 12:30pm. It's now mid-afternoon and I'm feeling a bit tired. Just had too many chores today to go for my Golden Cap walk (or any walk for that matter) but quite pleased about that as my body is feeling a little bit sore and I don't think I could have made it today anyway.
First thing this morning I had half a lemon in water and a bit later I made a juice using the following ingredients:-
1 largish carrot (peeled)
Half medium beetroot (peeled)
Half medium cucumber (washed)
Half packet of spinach (washed)
1 stick celery (washed)
1 orange (peeled)
1 lemon (peeled)
1 Granny Smith apple
Quarter of pineapple (peeled)
Quarter of Honeydew melon (peeled)
Half a pink grapefruit
It made just over 1 litre of juice and I've been having it throughout the day (plus plenty of water of course). It not the best taste ever but is certainly edible and it has to be INCREDIBLY healthy.
Got to go and have a clear up now, so see you tomorrow.
Toady's weight - 13st 6lbs and 3/4 - Total weight lost to date (2 days) 8lb and 1/4
Got up at 6:30am and don't think I sat down again until 12:30pm. It's now mid-afternoon and I'm feeling a bit tired. Just had too many chores today to go for my Golden Cap walk (or any walk for that matter) but quite pleased about that as my body is feeling a little bit sore and I don't think I could have made it today anyway.
First thing this morning I had half a lemon in water and a bit later I made a juice using the following ingredients:-
1 largish carrot (peeled)
Half medium beetroot (peeled)
Half medium cucumber (washed)
Half packet of spinach (washed)
1 stick celery (washed)
1 orange (peeled)
1 lemon (peeled)
1 Granny Smith apple
Quarter of pineapple (peeled)
Quarter of Honeydew melon (peeled)
Half a pink grapefruit
It made just over 1 litre of juice and I've been having it throughout the day (plus plenty of water of course). It not the best taste ever but is certainly edible and it has to be INCREDIBLY healthy.
Got to go and have a clear up now, so see you tomorrow.
Thursday, 3 January 2013
Feeling good
DAY TWO - 3rd January 2013
Weight this morning was 13st 9lb + 7/8ths. That's a loss of 5lb 1/8th. That's pretty exciting for day 1.
This morning I drank a juice of 1 orange, 1 apple and half a lemon. Then I went for a walk from the top of Stonebarrow Hill to Golden Cap and back again. That's about 5 and a half miles. I took 2 hours 10 minutes. OMG I was ankle deep in mud a lot of the time, I hope we don't get any more rain for a while, let it dry out a bit.
I've had a really busy day so I didn't have time for lunch, but I did drink lots of water.
About 5:00 this afternoon I made a juice of 2 carrots, half a beetroot 1 stick of celery, half a packet of spinach, quarter of a cucumber, 1 apple and half a lemon and it actually tasted quite nice.
I had to carve the roast chicken for the rest of the family's dinner and roast chicken is one of my fave foods, but I resisted it and stayed completely true to my juice fast.
Feeling quite tired, I was going to have a really early night, but Billy was in agony with earache, so I had to take him to Honiton hospital. Anyway, I'm in bed now and I need to go to sleep as I'm exhausted - but happy.
Good night, see you tomorrow.
Weight this morning was 13st 9lb + 7/8ths. That's a loss of 5lb 1/8th. That's pretty exciting for day 1.
This morning I drank a juice of 1 orange, 1 apple and half a lemon. Then I went for a walk from the top of Stonebarrow Hill to Golden Cap and back again. That's about 5 and a half miles. I took 2 hours 10 minutes. OMG I was ankle deep in mud a lot of the time, I hope we don't get any more rain for a while, let it dry out a bit.
I've had a really busy day so I didn't have time for lunch, but I did drink lots of water.
About 5:00 this afternoon I made a juice of 2 carrots, half a beetroot 1 stick of celery, half a packet of spinach, quarter of a cucumber, 1 apple and half a lemon and it actually tasted quite nice.
I had to carve the roast chicken for the rest of the family's dinner and roast chicken is one of my fave foods, but I resisted it and stayed completely true to my juice fast.
Feeling quite tired, I was going to have a really early night, but Billy was in agony with earache, so I had to take him to Honiton hospital. Anyway, I'm in bed now and I need to go to sleep as I'm exhausted - but happy.
Good night, see you tomorrow.
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
18 months on and I've got to do it all again :(
DAY ONE - 2nd January 2013
Well, that was 18 months ago. And what has happened since? To cut a long story short, I am currently weighing in at a whopping 14st 1lb (197lb). Ouch!!!
How did I let this happen? I still ask myself that question everyday.
BUT, today is the 2nd January 2013 and Day 1 of my new Juice Fast Plan! So, no more recriminations, no more negativity. From now on it's not about how fat I am, but how well I'm doing, and how well and energised I feel. POSITIVITY is my new watchword. This is a New Year and a New Me.
My goal is to lose 57lbs as quickly as possible. Based on last time, that could mean fasting for 10 weeks, but I intend to do more exercise and consume more veggie juice and a bit less fruit juice.
I intend to walk to Golden Cap from the top of Stonebarrow Hill and back again every day that I am physically able to do so. This isn't very far but IS very arduous, as anyone who has done can testify to. It normally takes me just over 2 hours, so I am hoping, as the days go by, to considerably reduce that time.
It is now 17:05 and I have had the juice of 1 lemon, 3 apples and 3 oranges spread over 2 'meals' today. The only other thing I have consumed today has been water. I've not felt hungry at all today.
I am determined to post every day to let you know how I'm getting on, so that said, I'll see you tomorrow :)
Well, that was 18 months ago. And what has happened since? To cut a long story short, I am currently weighing in at a whopping 14st 1lb (197lb). Ouch!!!
How did I let this happen? I still ask myself that question everyday.
BUT, today is the 2nd January 2013 and Day 1 of my new Juice Fast Plan! So, no more recriminations, no more negativity. From now on it's not about how fat I am, but how well I'm doing, and how well and energised I feel. POSITIVITY is my new watchword. This is a New Year and a New Me.
My goal is to lose 57lbs as quickly as possible. Based on last time, that could mean fasting for 10 weeks, but I intend to do more exercise and consume more veggie juice and a bit less fruit juice.
I intend to walk to Golden Cap from the top of Stonebarrow Hill and back again every day that I am physically able to do so. This isn't very far but IS very arduous, as anyone who has done can testify to. It normally takes me just over 2 hours, so I am hoping, as the days go by, to considerably reduce that time.
It is now 17:05 and I have had the juice of 1 lemon, 3 apples and 3 oranges spread over 2 'meals' today. The only other thing I have consumed today has been water. I've not felt hungry at all today.
I am determined to post every day to let you know how I'm getting on, so that said, I'll see you tomorrow :)
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