My sister originally told me about the documentary Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, and how she was thinking about wanting to start juicing. I had to admit: I thought she was pretty crazy. My sister is neither fat, sick, or nearly dead. So I didn't really understand why she'd want to do that. I knew she'd been wanting to lose some weight for a while - surprising, because she has always been the thinninst of the Primus sisters. But every gal has hang-ups about their own body.
I was quite worried, only because my sister once got quite "obesessed" about losing weight, and would start weighing herself every. single. day. for absolutely no reason at all. I guess I thought she'd get way too into it and drop tons of weight, and be her scary skinny weight like she was back in her college days when she could only afford to live off of canned peaches! Not good.
But then something happened. Where I work, it seems everyone has gotten "into" juicing. I have several co-workers and a few student friends that have done it, or have recently started.
And have had fantastic results!
I guess my sister was right: there's something to it.
Don't get me wrong - I'm not the kinda lady that is obsessed with my weight, or is always complaing about my thighs (even though yes, I did have some chafing from the 5k a few weeks ago!), my boobs, or my tummy. I love my body. It is strong, and because I'm short, I sometimes think that I do look a little stocky (my Mum always says I'm built like a swimmer - although I haven't been in a pool for practice since I was maybe ten years old).
However, in the last month since I started my new job back in January, I have felt like I've put on a bit of weight. Sodas are too readily available (and I hardly drink sodas!), and the nearest places to eat aren't all the best for you - although I usually hit up my fave Panera Bread! Nom nom. But even a half sandwich a day isn't that great either.
And because I'm short...I think I could stand to lose a bit of weight. I'm probably a little heavier than the average for my height. My clothes were starting to fit a little differently. I didn't like it.
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| Apple, cucumber, pear, and grapes! |
I borrowed a co-worker's juicer and haven't looked back.
It hasn't been that hard. My poor friend Bella was having headaches the first few days (from a lack of her caffine/alcohol intake - all normal reactions!), but I've felt fine. However - I'm not doing the proper juice fast (10 days, strictly juice). Instead, I have been jucing 2 - 3 times a day (with water in bewteen), but also having a small light dinner with my dinner juice. I've also been "cheating" sometimes, drinking naked juices as my lunch, when I haven't brought anything into work with me to juice.
Yes, we are that cool at work, there's a juicer upstairs.
Primarily I'm not doing this as a quick fix for weight loss, but more of a way to transition into a healthier lifestyle.
I've wanted to consume more healthy foods thoughout my day, especially when at work, so what better way? The weight loss will just be a bonus!
And as far as weight loss goes...I'm down 5lbs in 7 days! :D But this is just a rough guesstimate, as I didn't actually weigh myself before starting. I'm just judging this on the last time I weighed myself a month or so ago.
I'm consuming more veggies and fruits, and drinking much more water - something I'm really happy about, since I used to hardly drink any (shame on me).
I'm going to try and keep this up for two weeks (not including this upcoming Sunday where I will definltey cheat, as it is my Bella's birthday...and fuck not eating at a party!).
Once two weeks are up, I definitely want to keep juicing for breakfast, and sometimes a lunch replacement. Above all, it's super yummy, and I can't imagine not juicing as part of my day. Now who's the crazy one? I also plan on returning my friend's juicer and buying my own soon.
So, okay Siobhan. I'm sorry for thinking you'd be crazy to juice. I'm a convert. You told me so.
Happy juicing!
Well, you know what they say about being older and wiser... ;)
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