Jumpstart 2014: Day 1

 

If you have been following this blog, you will know that I start my 7 day Juice Fest [aka Detox] in a bid to recharge my body (to read more about why I am doing this, please read my blog post tilted:Project Jumpstart 2014 - just click here http://dropit4life.blogspot.com/2013/12/project-jumpstart-2014.html).

 

Any-hoo, to keep myself accountable and make sure I do not slack off I have told everyone who will listen about this and invited them to join me.

 

And I am thinking that the benefits far outweigh the pain, don't you? [giggle]

 

I am going a step further and keeping a diary about what the 7 days were like, and how I felt while I was juicing and jumpstarting. Plus what physical exercises I get into {or not} during this time.

 

Okay, I don't want to talk too much, I'll just post my meal plan (in subsequent days, I won't be running my mount...er...fingers as much, I will just post the plan) and encourage you to follow it. If you are joining in, you don't have to follow my meal plan 100% you  can make your juices out of whatever fruits/veggies you have in your home. If you are not sure what would come out right, just experiment - if experimenting is not for you go to this site and you'll be spoit for choice:

 http://juicerecipes.com/recipes/

So, here we go!

Monday January 6 2014

0700	Lemon Water	A cup of hot/warm water with the juice of one lemon or lime squeezed in	This will help prepare you for the day. It will boost immune system, balance PH, aid digestion, acts as a gentle diuretic (which is the aim of the jumpstart, right?), hydrates the lymph system, clears the skin, curbs appetite
0800	Morning Glory	1 apple, 2large beets, 2 carrots, juice of 2 lemons/lime, crushed ice (153 calories)	Could boost stamina, lower blood pressure, improve digestion, reduce water retention
Noon	Carrot Infused Cabbage Delight	3 large carrots, ½ head of a medium sized cabbage (91 calories)	Could improve eyesight, prevent macular degeneration, reduce water retention, reduce the risk of a stroke, boost the immune system, improve complexion, prevent heart disease, lower cholesterol, improve digestion
1500	RED	1 large wedge of Watermelon, 1 Tomato, 1 whole Lemon  (138 calories)	Could help prevent colon, breast, prostate cancer prevention; acts as a kidney cleanse, helps with arthritis prevention, asthma help, reduce water retention, digestion help, lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, boost energy,
1800	Sunset Blend	2 Green Apples, 2 beets, 1 large carrot, 1 sweet red bell pepper, 1 mid sweet potato (287 calories)	Could help cleanse blood & Liver, colon & stomach cancer protection, digestion, lower blood pressure, asthma help, Bone protection, lower bad cholesterol, improve stamina,  boost immunity, protect heart, improved complexion & eye sight,
2100	Tea	Peppermint Tea	Helps with digestion and hydrates your body

If these don't work for you, remember you can find alternatives at: http://juicerecipes.com/recipes/

Snacks

• Nuts – why not prepare some trail mix and have this handy should you need a pick me up
• Apple & peanut butter – no more than one apple and a tablespoon of peanut butter though!
• More herbal tea…

If you can keep a diary of your experience. You'll want to note for example:
@Your starting weight
@Your skin
@Any health issues you may have - constipation, cold, acne etc
@Cravings
@Stamina
@Blood Pressure
@Blood Sugar

Let's see if we record any significant change.

 

 

 

All the best juicing and Jumpstarting this fantasticly pregnant year!

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