Ok, here is my opinion about the juice fast.
First, it is not a diet plan. I did it for 10 days (nothing to eat, only drank fresh juice made from vegetables and fruit). Although I lost a few pounds, as Kaylee said you do gain it mostly back. Obviously, if I could have done it for longer as I had planned (I was going to do it for 28 days), I would have lost more weight and probably wouldn't have gained it all back. I forgot about an unplanned board meeting so I had to get off the fast on day 10. And this is why:
You are VERY, very tired at night. You can not think straight. I felt a bit drunk once it was 8pm. And by 9pm, I was asleep. It was hard with the 4 boys, as evening times are very busy. It took a strain on DH. I also got some severe headaches for the first few days. My board meetings are in the evening, and I couldn't chance being "drunk" so I got off it. And I was very upset about getting off it, even though I had the symptoms above.
The reason I was upset is that there was many, many pluses. I have never slept better in my life. Every night, I slept so soundly, and even if the kids got me up in the middle of the night, I was able to go right back to sleep. It was wonderful. And during the day, I was very, very alert. It was very weird. Everything seemed brighter, clearer...just vibrant. I know this might sound weird. Or maybe I was hallucinating or something. But I loved how I felt during the day. I'd get home about 6pm, and that is when the headache would come. 7-8pm drunk. 9pm passed out. Next morning, woke up feeling wonderful.
I'd like to do it again, but getting through day 1 now has been the hardest thing. I think I might try on Monday. I do think you could lose weight, but if that is the reason you during it I think you for sure should be under MD supervision. It really, REALLY, puts your system out of whack. My friend is doing a liver cleanse - he says there are tons of stones that come out we he does it. Not sure what that is all about. Kaylee??
Ok, hope that sums it up. I recommend everyone fast for a few days once in your life. Food takes on a WHOLE new meaning. I would see a small cherry tomato and it would look like heaven. And then to make it through a few days without eating anything - it gives you an awesome feeling of power and control. I loved it.
Ok, now I'm sounding a little like my whacko friend who has seemed to brainwash me!!!
Lisa
