A Journey Lies Ahead

   In a few days, I am beginning a journey.  And, not to sound to cliche, it will be a journey of self discovery.  I am starting a 60 day juice fast.  Whoa!  Wait!  Juice?  Just juice?!  Yea, just juice.  This is something that I have thought long and hard about, consulted with my doc, and have mentally prepared for.  I know that there are some neighsayers out there.  In fact, many of the people that I have spoken to about my plan want to tell me that this isn't a good idea, and wonder how not eating could possibly be good for me. Well, my simple answer to these people is that it is a good idea, and that I will, in fact, be getting all of the nutrients that I need from juicing fruits and vegetables.  I then ask them a simple question. "Do you get all of the fruits and vegetables that are recommended in a day?"  Almost everyone I know said, "No."  When you actually consider how many fruits and vegetables are recommended for a healthy diet, you begin to realize how very healthy this fast, which, from here on out, will be known as a feast, really is!!

   Plan moving forward:  Starting Monday, January 16th, I will be feasting on solely fresh fruit and vegetable juice that I make in my home.  Everyday, I will be drinking about 80 oz of juice.  I plan on following this plan for 60 days.  This is what my average dinner may look like...

   From there, I will enjoying all of the same fruits and vegetables in whole form for another 2 months.  This micronutrient diet is what I really need to jump start my body, preparing myself for my next 30 years on this planet!!!  I know that I will go through some tough times during this journey.  It will test my mental endurance, willpower, strength, my passion, and my hunger...for a new lifestyle!!! Yea, that's corny.  I dig it tho!