I ended my juice fast last Monday! I can’t believe it was over a week ago – life really does seem to get in the way sometimes.
I’m really pleased with how it went. My face and skin are almost normal now. I say almost because they are still dryer than before I had the allergic reaction – however the colour and shape of my face is massively improved. I lost a few pounds as well. I think I was about 11 st 12 at the beginning of February and at the start of the juice cleanse would have been about 11st 8. At the end I was 11st 2 and was back up to 11st 4 yesterday. Must be careful! My trousers are significantly loser than before. OK so I’m still overweight for my height, but that’s the first lot of weight that has shifted in a while. I’m pleased it is going in the right direction.
Reading my last post I had forgotten how miserable I was on the Thursday and Friday. Found out it was all hormonal. I was fine and happy on the Saturday and Sunday. Went shopping, saw friends, everything was fab. Next time I won’t pick the week I am due on if I want a good experience!
I saw Lynne on Thursday and she tested to find out how effective the cleanse had been. For optimum health she thinks I got rid of 50% of the toxins that I needed to get rid of and that I need to do another cleanse. I have the week off work from 2nd so will do another juice fast that week.
I didn’t end the cleanse very elegantly. I had forgotten to take my shakes to work and was doing ok on just juice. I went to the theatre that night and caved in and had a sandwich and crisps! Hardly the apple followed a few hours later by some brown rice that I was intending. The food tasted nasty but I still ate it. Must continue to work on that deprived feeling.
The week in between has been ok. I’ve continued to avoid wheat and yeast where possible – although I haven’t been very good at planning and preparing my meals in advance. In my mind I just need to get through this week and back on a juice fast next week.
I really would recommend it as way towards health. I do feel so much brighter and happier than before. Am feeling very peaceful and content. Wonderful.
