Orange and Grapefruit Juice Fast
The fast I completed last week changed my life.
The foods I eat, taste much sweeter. The colors I see are more vibrant. My skin is radiant. My hair and nails are growing strong and thick. My energy is high. I am constantly in an irrationally euphoric state of mind. I am not even tempted to go back to my old eating habits.
I am a greedy person, I want more of these benefits. Thats why today, May 19, 2008 I have started round 2!
My goal is to consume only fresh orange/grapefruit/lemon juice and water until Sunday, May 25, 2008. I went out and bought a bunch of oranges and grapefruits today. I want to alternate between the juices, do one day orange juice, the next day grapefruit. The lemon juice will be diluted with water and I will drink it first thing in the morning when I wake up.
Day 1: 5/19/08
I 86.0kg beginning of day
84.kg end of day
1 big pimple in the middle of my forehead
satisfactory energy levels
So far I have consumed the juice of three oranges. I don’t plan on drinking any more OJ today. I’m kind of on a budget. It will be water for the rest of the day.
I am not sure whether this is due to my suspected gluten intolerance, or if its due to the fast, but I made an alarming number of bm’s today. I haven’t taken any laxative. The only thing I can guess is that its a result of the homemade bread I consumed last night… Maybe I really do have some sort of gluten allergy.
Anyhoo, this feels great. I can’t wait for tomorrow!
Day 2 same weight
This day started off really well, but as I was exposed to the various stress inducing situations of the day, I’ve been losing my gumption. Theres nothing I want more right now than a fresh banana.I only have one grapefruit left, and today is supposed to be grapefruit only. I may have to dip into the oranges to get through today. I am a little bit annoyed, and thats making me hungry. This is good in a way because it is helping me to stop seeking comfort in food. I will pray instead (thats what fasting is all about right?) Hmmm as I reflect and write, things are coming clear to me… This is the very purpose of fasting. To break and remodel the way we approach life…
I will try to refrain from dipping into the oranges… Its all about self control right? Right.