Sunday, December 4, 2011

Juicing - Jumping on the Bandwagon

I'm jumping on the bandwagon-sort of.  You see we bought a juicer yesterday.  There have been people in the YouTube weight loss community that have gotten huge weight losses by juicing.  There are guys that have lost over 100 pounds at a rate of one pound a day.  However, in order to post such huge losses, they have been on juice-only fasts.  Now, I really like the taste of the juice, but I can honestly say I do not have the willpower to go on a juice only fast for much more than a day LOL.  In addition, I don't think that would be a good plan for me long term either.  Even if I could stay on the fast (which there is no way I could) I am afraid once I quit the fast, the weight would creep back on.  I am much more comfortable and confident in the smaller portions and lifestyle change method that I have adopted.  The reality is though, I think juicing for a meal several times throughout the week, is something that will aide and not hinder me while on this journey.  In addition, I can see a lot of good in the fact of getting nutrients from the juice of fruits and vegetables I would never ordinarily be eating.  So far all I can say is that the machine is very easy to use and it does a good job.  I plan to use it for a few days and will let you know how it goes.  Anyways, have you ever tried a juicer?  I would love to hear of your experience with it.  Is juicing something you would consider?  Maybe you know of someone that has tried juicing.  Maybe you think it is plain stupid.  Whatever the case let me know what you think.  I really value your input!!!
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  1. TimDecember 5, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    I think it's a good idea but with most things there has to be a balance. Like you said, you'll get the nutrients from fruit/veg you might not normally get so that's a good thing but I def wouldn't juice everything because that would drive me crazy and restrict me too much.

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  2. downsizersDecember 5, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    I understand the philosophy of juicing but it would not be for me. Part of the enjoyment of a meal is the chewing, the crunch, the substance of it. The nutrition is not the only part of the equation I think. God gave us teeth for a reason I think :-) Have a good one.

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  3. MarenDecember 5, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    I think that any extreme diets (which I think the juice fast is) .. isn't going to work in the long run. It's better to take twice the time losing the weight, and have it be permanent and a lifestyle change.

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  4. FatoutofskinnyDecember 5, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    I've thought about juicing, but not to the extreme. Like you I would only do it occasionally during the week. I think I would probably get one of those blenders where you just throw everything in and you consume the pulp too. I know some juicers the pulp is a by product and you are just drinking the liquid from the fruits and veggies. Which one did you get? Keep us posted.

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  5. Virtual PaulDecember 5, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    @Fatoutofskinny Yes, I have one of those blenders and I enjoy the pulp. I guess the thinking of juicing is without the pulp you can consume and get the nutrients from some so many more fruits and veggies than you could physically eat. I think this states the case right, but I don't know how much I believe it. I bought a Hamilton Beach for about $90. Since I had a blender already I got the pulp as a byproduct type. I plan to do a review vid, so I will link it here.

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  6. karenm101December 5, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I think you're right on Paul. If you love the taste of juice, enjoy it when you're in the mood but it doesn't take the place of food. I had a juicer years ago and loved making carrot-apple juice!

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  7. Virtual PaulDecember 5, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    @karenm101 Yes carrot-apple is good and I have been trying to add greens like celery and cucumber.

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  8. 2 Broad BroadsDecember 5, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I bet you could make a great broth for a delicious winter soup too! Carrot and red pepper would be fabulous :)

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  9. LeighDecember 5, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    I don't juice, but my co-worker does. He brings a horrible looking concoction to work every day that he insists is yummy. Spinach, banana, carrot and kale. He juices once a day and lost 12 pounds in a month by switching one meal per day to just juice. Enjoy your juicer!

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  10. Virtual PaulDecember 5, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    @Leigh C Wow 12 pounds in a month by just switching one meal a day is really awesome...good for that guy! All of the juice guys use that kale. It must be good for you because it tastes like what I think grass tastes like.

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