My Journey To A Happier, Healthier Me

In writing this blog I not only hope to inspire others & impart the knowledge & understanding I have gained, but to keep myself focused in my continuing pursuit to achieve a body I can be proud of. For me, writing & talking about theories behind weight loss & dieting provide clarity.

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Day 1 Jason Vale 5lb in 5 days

So had one day off juicing and back in the swing again today. I have a slight headache but nothing major....unless I stand too quickly! I was so surprised that I've got detox symptoms considering I only had one day off! A disappointing start this morning...I weighed 2lb heavier than yesterday. I guess that's still 3lb in the bank - hopefully I'll lose at least 5lb by Friday. The juices have been very gingery but very nice. I've looked ahead and can't wait for the yogurt and seeds. Husband is suffering today - the headaches and nausea that I experienced last week on day one.

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End of 5 day detox - 11th April 2015

So, I followed the first five days of Jason Vale 7lb in 7days and lost 5lb :-) The first day I lost 2lb, the second 1lb, the third 1/2lb, forth 2lb and then put 1/2 on the fifth day (no idea why?!). First day was tough with headaches and nausea in the afternoon. This left me feeling muggy for a couple days. Much better by day 4 and felt brilliant on day 5. I did not crave solid food this time round. My husband joined me for one day of juicing half way through but I faced the rest alone. I had a day off today, although I started the day with hot water and a juice. I tried to keep lunch and dinner fairly basic although did have some ice cream and a couple chips. I have signed up for the 5lb in 5 days big juice spring clean....hopefully I'll lose another 5lb by Friday! I am oddly excited by the prospect of juicing again, I'm not sue whether it's the craving for juices (I'm serious!) or the weight loss that's keeping me going the most....hope this feeling lasts!

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Detox day 2 and 3

Ok so day one didn't end as well as I had hoped. Headaches, nausea and tiredness. I didn't have the 8pm juice or the evening drink. Day 2 and 3 are better but find it hard to concentrate, still feel tired and have a bit of a fuzzy head. I am at a loss as to why I'm suffering this time when last time I was relatively symptom free! I cooked dinner for a friend last night and had no desire to eat it - completely happy with juice. Not craving solids which is an improvement from last time!

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Day 1...again!

Hi theilluminatihorus ! Today (07/04/15) is my first day back on the juice. Apart from being mega tired (because I stayed up until the early hours) it is going really well. I'm enjoying the juices - just as yummy as I remember. I'm comfortable around people eating and am not craving solid food .... Yet.... Only half way through day 1 but it's going well. No headaches and I'm only feeling hungry about half an hour before I'm due a juice :-)

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Better sleep to be more productive and awake the following morning.  I’ve also heard that checking your phone right before going to bed excites the brain which causes irritability.

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Here we go again...

I've OD'd on juicing documentaries and youTube vids over the past few days an am now really psyched to start another juice fast tomorrow. Having injured my knee in January, I've not been able to exercise which has been so disheartening and really stressful. I was doing insanity and loving it!!! Until a few weeks ago I had managed to keep the weight off following my January detox (even though I hadn't been exercising). The last few weeks I've struggled emotionally with not being able to exercise and have turned to chocolate, pastries, cakes and nutrition-less food ...knowing full well it won't help but regardless putting myself in a sort of "self-destruct" mode. Still unable to exercise, it's now time to grab the reigns and get back in control of what I can. Having managed 7 days before I'm not feeling under pressure or nervous, just really excited to start feeling the benefits of the juice and losing the weight!! This time i'm starting solo and the husband is joining me on the odd day (due to work). Last time he found juicing easier than I did. I'm hoping having done it once that the second time will be a breeze. Since juicing in January 2015, I've had a juice almost every day - not because I think I should do but because I really crave it! Hope I've this much enthusiasm after day one!

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healthy motivation for the holidays

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Here’s to making 2015 our best year yet! #REALsolution

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#inspiration

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#iloveinsanity

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You're in pretty good shape for the shape you are in.

Dr Seuss

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Without health life is not life; it is only a state of langour and suffering - an image of death.

Buddha

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Detox day 22

Weigh this morning to find I've put on 1/2lb - after having a big dinner and half a bottle of wine the night before, I am happy with half a pound as I'm hoping I'll lose it next week and more. Now entering phase 3 of Jason Vale - time to reread the book! I walked down the stairs this morning to a pain in my knee - like someone hammering a nail into my knee cap. I decided it was best not to attempt insanity max30 tonight in the hope I can attempt it tomorrow. I'm so determined to do this, it's so disheartening to suffer an injury 😔

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Detox day 21

Last day of phase two of Jason Vale. Whilst I have embraced the principles of phase two 99% of the time, there has been three occasions that come to mind when I've deviated. Hopefully not enough for me to have a negative (or rather positive!) result of the scales tomorrow. I had porridge oats for breakfast and juice at 11 and 2pm. Dinner - bulgur wheat salad, chicken thighs, potato wedges and Jamie Oliver's limoncello trifle - we have dinner guests 😊

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If all insects on Earth disappeared, within 50 years all life on Earth would end. If all human beings disappeared from the Earth, within 50 years all forms of life would flourish.

Jonas Salk, Biologist

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Insanity Max 30 week 3 day 4

#imaxedout 5:46 First attempt at tabata power without following Scott. Press ups were a killer, as always. I did modify the plyo lunges due to my knee but I killed the diamond jumps ☺️

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Detox day 20!

I had a very juicy day. Nothing but veggie juices until dinner when I had salmon and a salad with lentils. #juice #juicing #health #detox

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