Monday will be the first day of my Juice Feast. I am nursing a 9 month old, and plan to continue for several years.

Transitioning to 100% has been difficult because of my too-fast-to-Fruitarian approach. I mono meal sometimes all day on all fruit, and that lasts a month or more, then I backslide, sometimes for a week at a time.

I am developing a better understanding of the importance of greens and extra life force during the cleansing period, so I intend to focus this feast on those things.

I most look forward to facing some emotional blockages that may still be hiding behind the dense raw foods I consume. Another bonus will be the satisfaction of providing my son with the purest nutrition available.

Katra is onboard, I look forward to sharing thoughts with anyone else who is interested as well!

Love Duo

I have been on again off again raw for the past 5 years and recently transitioned back to 100% raw. I have been toying with the idea of a juice feast for the past few months and in that time have started to take it more and more seriously as something that I would like to do. I have been struggling with the eating of overt fats as this is something that I am trying to get away from. I like the light and energetic feeling that comes with omitting them. I feel like I have come through a lot of hurdles in this last year or so and am looking at this juice feast as a gift to myself and my daughters. Thank you for putting this out there, Duo!

As a side note, how do I post pictures on here? I would like to post a before photo as well.

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> As a side note, how do I post pictures on here? I
> would like to post a before photo as well.


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Sapphire

My daughter is pregnant and wants to go raw but says she will wait till she is nursing. I am looking forward to reading your diary it will show her that it can be done and nurse as well.

Thank you Sapphire! I am actually going to start the feast on Tuesday as the Autumn equinox holds great significance for me.

Ok here is my before

Well I just learned that this year the equinox is today! But...since I already ate a peach I will still be starting the juice feast tomorrow.

How did day 1 go, Duo?

Thursday, day 4!

I'm very jumpy today. Like quick to jump up to do something else, take another bikeride. its only 11 am. normally I would still be moseying around.

Didnt feel much Monday or Tuesday, a little bloating, or maybe I was just constantly full. Yesterday I felt euphoric and talked to a woman at the store like we were good friends.

Mon & Tues my 9 month son was extremely clingy and I hardly put him down all day. Recently he has been eager to crawl around and explore. Last night he reached out for a sip of juice, and it hit me... He had stopped eating because I didn't eat, and he naturally eats when and what I do, or atleast nibbles at it. I gave him some tastes from my cup, but certainly messed up his routine.

Today I've had carrot, apple, kale juice. And a shot of parsley. Not hungry, feel very watery, energy level is high.

Katra, California Avacado! I know what you mean about the fats!

Reversed. Feeling clear in the digestive tract, and foggy in my brain and eyes. I want to just sleep all day.

My son is still very energetic, and doesn't seem to be experiencing fluxes like I am. I don't think I can continue to do this without some help. Its more than just me wanting to sleep, its not wanting to visit with people or go anywhere. We missed playgroup, and I didn't go to the library again today.

If this fog wears off, and I experience high energy again, I still think I would want to sleep or atleast take it easier than I did last week... JUICE HIGH!

Tomorrow morning, I may start to incorporate whole foods. Another issue I am not sold on, is replacing diverse, fresh fiber with packaged bulking agents.

Best to you Katra. And anyone who may be reading.. . . back to bed~ Duo