Benefits of Juice Fasting

          One of the most common questions I hear from a lot of my friends that are trying to lose weight is "What is the trick to losing weight?". I have mentioned before that there isn't a shortcut for losing weight, but if there was, juicing is definitely it.  I have to warn you , fasting is one of the most difficult things that you will ever do in your life. Juice fasting is only for those individuals who want to see great results in a short period of time as well as improving their health. I refer to juice fasting as my "miracle healthy diet" . There are plenty of ways to lose weight fast but this is the only healthy way.

The Top 5 Benefits of Juice Fasting

1.Weight loss - Rapid weight loss is the greatest benefit of juicing . You can lose an average 1 pound per day by juice fasting only (no exercise required ) . When your body is deprived of  solid foods it begins a process called autolysis, in which the body begins to break down stored fat and converts it into energy. When we consume more calories than our body can convert to energy is it converted and saved as fat.  The longer you fast, the more your body will continue to break down fat.

2.Detoxification-  Detoxification is defined as a " normal body process of eliminating or neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph glands, and skin" .Those toxins found in our body come from chemically processed foods as well as our environment  and are usually stored as fat.  During a fast our body will release DDT (common toxin) through your urine and sweat.

3.Improve Immunity- Honestly many of us do not consume the correct amount of fruits and vegetables . Through juicing your body will receive more nutrients, vitamins and minerals that help improve your immune system.

4.Rest the digestive system -After cleansing for a few days the gastrointestinal system will begin to remove accumulated waste and reverse all the damage that it has endured from your unhealthy eating habits.

5.Cure bad addictions- A recent research showed that individuals that were struggling with addiction to tobacco ,alcohol or food had an easier time breaking the addiction through fasting. Why? Fasting gives you a sense of achievement, it requires your time and dedication.

   So what other benefits does juice fasting provide?

Juice fasting can improve your skin, can cure illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure, increases energy, increases motivation and can increase your metabolism.

Lose 6 Lbs in 4 days Through Juice Fasting!

Current Weigh in: 153 Lbs

    Wow !!! I am still in shock, I couldn't believe the scale when I stepped on it this morning and the scale read 153 Lbs. All I can say is juice fasting is one of the most difficult things you can do, you will crave fatty foods like you have never craved them before. You will be faced with temptation. It won't be easy, but it's sure worth every single day you sacrificed.

 The first question many people ask me is :" isn't that unhealthy to go so many days without eating?" .The answer is no, juice fasting is one of the best things you can do for your body. It can be dangerous for those that do not know how to fast in a correct way. My method for fasting is very simple, I drink four large glasses of authentic vegetable and fruit juice . What do I mean by authentic? I am referring to home made all natural juice. So grab your blender or your juicer and let's get juicing . A lot of people assume the "vegetable" juices you buy at the supermarket are all natural. That's completely false, those juices tend to be filled with so much preservatives and not-so-fresh ingredients. The best time to drink your juice is within 20 minutes of making it, in some cases when you are using the proper juicer and have a good glass container you are able to store the juice for 2 days maximum before it has lost all of its nutrients. So why would you buy a juice that has been sitting in a refrigerator for weeks?

       The second most important thing about juicing is drinking plenty of water . You should always drink large amounts of water whether you are fasting or not. Water will help you feel a bit full and make the fasting process much easier.


The biggest mistake a lot of people make is not consuming protein. Protein is essential for your body. During your juice fast, you should try to consume one glass of protein shake, and I am not talking about those sugar contaminated Special K ones. I highly recommend Lean Body and Muscle Milk. If you buy the bottle version of it, split the servings into 2.

Please stay tune for my next post on the benefits of fasting. You will be shock what fasting properly can do for your body.

Day 1 of My 30 day Extreme Fitness Challenge

                                                Day 1 : Weigh in at 162.6 LBS

    My current measurements are 36GG- 28 at the smallest part of my waist, 36 by the belly button and 40 inch hips. My goal is to be 140 Lbs, 34F, 26 at the smallest part of the waist and 34 inches for the hips. I also want to lose my flabby Bingo wings.. During my weight loss I was so focused on just dieting and doing cardio that I completely ignored the importance of weight lifting. Now I am paying the consequences for my actions.. I feel like I can fly if I flap my arms, my wings are simply ridiculous  I've tried hiding them with long sleeve clothing but that doesn't work during the summer time. My only option is to do something about it. I don't care if I never achieve the results of a body builder, all I need is to lose the excess dead skin beneath them. 

You can see the excess fat around my arms !

I want to get rid of the pouch and reach a flatter stomach.

Lose 30 Lbs in 45 days

                                 
    As I mentioned before, I had never tasted fruits or vegetables in my life so beginning a healthy lifestyle for me was extremely difficult. One day I saw a documentary " Fat Sick and Nearly Dead" , which followed an obese man with significant health problems through the journey of detoxing his body through juicing (squeezing fresh fruits and vegetables without preservatives). For 60 days he consumed only vegetable juice, by the end of his journey he had lost 80 lbs and his health problems were under control without any medications. I went online and found hundreds of success stories of people losing an insane amount of weight in a very short time through juicing.  I decided to give juicing a try and I am so glad I did because it has changed my life.

Purchasing my first juicer: I decided to purchase the same juicer used in the documentary which was the Breville JE98XL for $150. Available here . I really recommend investing in a good juicer like this one since you are going to be using it very often. The cheap ones aren't designed for daily use and will break after a few uses. I've used four different juicers before and this by far has been the best yet.

Beginning the juicing journey: After purchasing the juicer, I visited the website associated with the documentary that explain the different juicing diets as well as recipes. For more info . I chose to do the "Classic Reboot" which consists of 15 days of juicing and eating. I don't think my body can handle the "Long Weekend Reboot" program of juice only. I decided to do my own spin on their version of the program, drinking 2 cups of vegetables/fruit juice a day and eating 4 pieces of lean meat per day.

 I suggest you browse through juicing recipes and select at least five that you are willing to try. I decided to just go to the market and buy all the vegetables and fruits that caught my attention. I don't follow recipes anymore, I simply throw all of the veggies in the juicer, add an apple,pear and pineapple and that's it.












                                           
    Top Ingredients I recommend you to buy:

• Pineapple
• Green/Red apples
• Carrots (80% of the recipes require carrots due to the sweetness it adds)
• Pears
• Celery
• Spinach Leaves
• Kale
• Cucumber (not very tasty)    

      My Least Favorite Ingredients:

•   Strawberries (Don't juice very well)
• Raspberries