September 2011
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New Fave Recipe.
Since nectarines are so yummy and available right now, I decided to try a new lunch recipe today, and IT WAS DELICIOUS. My new fave:
4 stems rainbow swiss chard
2 (ripe) yellow nectarines, large
1 basket of strawberries
1 sprig of fresh mint
Splash of agave nectar
DETOX, DONE. REFLECTIONS.
It’s my 2nd day after finishing the 5-day juice cleanse. People have asked about results, how I feel, etc. Here are my thoughts:
When my husband and I were done, we COULD NOT WAIT to eat a hot, cooked meal. When you’re on the cleanse, if you’re hungry, you’re supposed to have more juice. Well, for normal people, if you’re juicing and hungry, the last thing you...
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WatchDAY 5: VIDEO OF JUICING LUNCH. In case you were wondering how juicing works, what goes into the machine, and how easy it is, you can watch this video of me making today’s lunch!
1 bunch swiss chard
1/4 watermelon
1 cup strawberries
2 granny smith apples.
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DAY 5/5: BREAKFAST
CARROT-APPLE-ORANGE
6 large carrots
4 oranges
2 granny smith apples
**Makes (2) 16 oz servings
Today marks the last day of my juice detox. I know I originally began this as a 15-day detox goal, but around day 3 I realized that 15 days is a bit too much for me to start with, so I changed to the Express program, which is 5. FIVE is better than NONE! :) Very proud of myself, and of my...
DAY 4/5: CHANGE TO REBOOT EXPRESS
Decided that I’m not ready for a 15-day fast, and I’m changing my program to the Reboot Express Program— a 5 day juicing/eating of vegetables and fruits. I’ve pretty much juiced the entire 4 days so far, so I’m proud :)
Tonight’s dinner: JUICE:
2 stems swiss chard
1/2 cucumber
1 granny smith apple
1/4 watermelon
1 handful strawberries
EAT: 1 cup steamed...
DAY 4/15: LUNCH
Experimenting with a new recipe, and it was actually, pretty good. I think it’s all about the watermelon in this one! :)
2 large stems swiss chard
1 large cucumber
1/4 of a whole watermelon
1 basket of strawberries
(makes two 16 oz servings)
Nutritional Benefits
TAKEN FROM JOINTHEREBOOT.COM
Before you can truly embrace a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, it is important to understand the benefits these foods are literally bringing to the table. Here are some quick facts you didn’t know about everything – from Apples to Turmeric.
Apples contain antioxidants that help protect “good” HDL cholesterol levels in the blood.
Avocados are densely packed with...
Tips: Watermelon and Coconut Water
My new favorite thing to juice. Sweet and in-season, makes lots of juice, and tastes yum. Just gotta be careful though, if you have a powerful juicer. It’s so soft for the powerful motor, that you need someone to really hold onto the juicer or it’ll shift and spill out of your cup.
Zico Coconut Water is awesome too! Drop 6-7 oz in for extra flavor. They even have mango flavored...
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DAY 4: Thoughts so far.
Here’s what my thought process has pretty much been, daily:
DAY 1: Obsessing over finding a juicer! Found it! Let’s do it! Never bought so many veggies and fruits in my life. This tastes weird. Wait, it’s actually not bad. OK, I can do this. Lunch was a shot of energy! Buzzing! Then crash!
DAY 2: Random headaches. Delirium. Fell asleep at computer. Laying on the ground...
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DAY 4/15: BREAKFAST
6 carrots
1 orange
3 granny smith apples
1 cup cantaloupe
** Serving for 2.
DAY 3/15: DINNER
A Summer Salad:
Romaine lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, fresh red bell peppers, cucumbers, strawberries.
Made it through day 3, surprisingly. I’ve been SO hungry, and having a meeting in Panera didn’t help either. But, I made it so far. I honestly don’t think I can do a full 15 days, but I’m going to shoot for at least 6 to get through the detox portion. 6 days is better...
August 2011
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DAY 3/15: TREAT
My afternoon snack. A fricking amazing treat/reward for my progress so far! Like dessert, basically. This one’s DELISH compared to the green juices! I made it up. “IF ONLY YOU WERE A MOJITO”
1/4 large watermelon
1 basket strawberries
1 kiwi
1 cup cantaloupe
7 oz Zico mango coconut water!!
4 sprigs fresh mint
DAY 3/15: LUNCH
The recipe for a romantic lunch for 2. (TWO 16 oz servings):
2 bunches (12 stems) kale
one large cucumber
3 granny smith apples
1 basket strawberries
DAY 3/15: BREAKFAST
3 carrots
2 oranges
1 cup cantaloupe
Pretty yum. My house officially smells like Jamba Juice. Fresh.
It’s day 3, so veggies and fruits are running low. Apples were the first ones to go, since most recipes taste better with a few apples, not to mention they have lots of juice. Looking forward to hitting up this morning’s farmer’s market for more apples, oranges, kale,...
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DAY 3/15: REPLENISHING AT THE FARMERS' MARKET
Stopped by the Wednesday Farmers’ Market and got a bunch of fresh stuff! Could’ve used an old lady cart or a second person with me though. I managed to get all this stuff and haul it back to the parking garage, in sweat. Workout for the day.
Spent $40 at the Farmers’ Market and $15 at the grocery store for stuff they didn’t have (or that I couldn’t haul in one...
Got 'em juiced.
Gave the GE juicer to Desmond’s parents. They visited and watched the movie, and they wanna juice! Also nice to hear from my dad that he owns a Breville and juices carrots. He’s proud of us and he’s motivated to juice more often, adding greens :)
“I feel like a rabbit.”
– Kira, Day 2, 3pm.
Day 2/15: Thoughts so far.
I’m pretty hungry. I actually can’t stop thinking about a hot meal. Not necessarily craving junk food or anything; shoot, even grilled salmon over brown rice sounds drool-worthy right now. Anything HOT and SOLID. God help me.
After drinking a green juice, I get an immediate boost of energy… Like after having a cup of coffee (I’m pretty sensitive to caffeine).
Got...
NEW JUICER.
NEW JUICER: Got super lucky and found a Breville in stock at my local Best Buy! They had ONE left, and it wasn’t the model I wanted, but still a Breville, so I bought it. It’s the Breville Juice Fountain Compact for $99.
Used it once, for lunch. First thoughts: Love that it has a froth strainer built into the measuring cup lid. Surprised, though, to see that it was giving off...
DAY 2/15: LUNCH
7 stems kale
1/2 cucumber
2 granny smith apples
1 orange, peeled.
Do-able. But I’m REALLY longing for a burger and fries right now.
DAY 2/15: Tired, hungry.
Day 2 is harder than day 1. Not gonna lie; I’m SO hungry right now, despite (2) 18 oz drinks and a plate full of baby carrots for a snack, and a glass of water. I’m sitting at my computer trying to work and all I want to do is nap. Hoping that day 3 gets better. I think my body is trying to adjust right now. I probably only had about 600-700 calories so far today; huge change from...
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DAY 2/15: BREAKFAST, TO -GO.
Easy breakfast drink:
3 carrots
2 oranges (peeled of course)
1 granny smith apple ** Really easy to drink; tasted just like orange juice. Couldn’t really taste the carrots at all!
My favorite to-go drinking bottle. Love this bottle I picked up from Target, which I previously used for water during workouts. I love it for juicing because it has comes with a detachable blue ice block...
Crash.
Weird. Had so much energy earlier on 2 juices for bfast and lunch, and now it’s 8:38 pm and I’m ready to go to bed. Sooo tired. Oh well— good first day.
Whoa.
I feel like I had a cup of coffee. Pretty alert right now! I wonder if and when delirium will set in.
