Today is Monday, a new week for me. I started last Tuesday and I have lost 7 lbs. I weight myself this morning and I did not lose any weight. I have not really started an exercise program which I will have to start this week. I wanted to get used to this diet. So, this morning I am having carrot juice with ginger. I ran out of apples which I will have for tomorrows juice. Having an all carrot juice is fine but you need that taste of an apple to make it pop.
Even though I did not lose these past 2 days, my feet are not swollen at all. Even my legs look and feel thinner. I know I lost alot of water and I can tell because my body is feeling a little lighter. I know I have much to work on and this is helping me go in the right direction. It is also the longest I have been on a diet. I can only say that in the long run I will reap the benefits and will learn to eat healthier.
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Your doing great! Keep it going you can also add some lemon or lme to your carrot juice. I totally fell off the wagon this weekend. I hated wha I did to myself but I am back on again and I havent gained any weight back but I felt like crap. So, keep it up you are doing the best thng for you! The swelling going away is tremendous I know!! Congrats again xxooxx
ReplyDeleteI have to try some lemon next time with my carrot juice. I only usually do carrot with some ginger and it tastes great! Very energizing and a great morning breakfast drink or pre-workout drink.
ReplyDeleteI could have used more of a pop having an apple with it. I will try the lemon this time. I bought apples, carrots and more celery tonight.
ReplyDeleteOk, so I tried the carrot, cucumber, ginger, and lemon and I have to say it is FANTASTIC!!! Believe it or not, it tastes like an orange creamsicle and there is no orange and no cream in it!! LOL Try it, it's fantastic. I made a whole days worth so I used a LOT of carrots, 2 cucumbers, an inch of ginger, and 1 lemon. I would say it made approximately 64 ounces
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