I can't remember if I told you how the whole thing was going with regards to weight loss? Well by Day 7 I'd lost 9lb. By Day 11, I'd lost another 2lb.
So in 11 days I'd lost 11 lb. Now I never thought that would ever happen. It's now over a week since I've weighed myself. As it stands, I don't want to. I'm going on how my clothes feel. Jason says often enough in his books that weight isn't important. I agree with that because before doing this, I would wake on a "slim" day and then weigh myself and find I've put 2 lb on. This would then plummet my mood. I look back and think why didn't I just ignore the scales and enjoy that "slim" day!
So, I reckon I've put a pounds or two back on but I'm not certain. I had thought that on Day 11 and found out I'd lost 2 lb so who knows!
I'm still jucing. I have two juices a day which are both Super Juice. I just cannot start my day without it! I'm a creature of habit as you may or may not know.
Thursday 24 January 2013
Friday 18 January 2013
Inspired By Jason Vale Facebook Group
During the detox I spent a lot of time on Jasons facebook page. When we got towards the end it occurred to me that I wouldn't know how so many people got on that I'd come to recognise. After all there was over 24,000 people taking part!
Also, Jason decided to start the detox again on the Monday and I thought it would be best not to be posting in there if we began to struggle. On Day 8 I set up a facebook group after chatting to another lady I'd met on his page (Debs).
The facebook group was set up as "I completed Jason Vale's Detox". It quickly gained members and once we reached 90 it was time to change the name. This was because we were attracting members that were either considering doing the plan or had only just started it. The original name was alienating them so we changed it to "Inspired By Jason Vale" this morning. As of today we have 94 members.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/Icompletedjasonvaledetox/
That then gave me the idea to start a blog of the same name today. So here it is! x
Also, Jason decided to start the detox again on the Monday and I thought it would be best not to be posting in there if we began to struggle. On Day 8 I set up a facebook group after chatting to another lady I'd met on his page (Debs).
The facebook group was set up as "I completed Jason Vale's Detox". It quickly gained members and once we reached 90 it was time to change the name. This was because we were attracting members that were either considering doing the plan or had only just started it. The original name was alienating them so we changed it to "Inspired By Jason Vale" this morning. As of today we have 94 members.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/Icompletedjasonvaledetox/
That then gave me the idea to start a blog of the same name today. So here it is! x
Before and After Photos
This first photo of my hand eczema was taken on Day 1 and then on Day 3. I keep meaning to take one from after the detox but you can see the massive difference.
This next one is of my neck. The after shot was taken on Day 7 but there is even more of an improvement since then.
This next one is of my neck. The after shot was taken on Day 7 but there is even more of an improvement since then.
Interview About My Experiences On The Detox
I was contacted by a member of Jason Vales team who wanted to do a feature on me. They asked me the following questions and here are my answers. I'll post my before and after photos in a separate post.
How did you hear about juicing?
I was desperate to lose weight and bought Jason’s Slim For Life book. I wanted to understand food like slimmer people do. Why didn’t they eat so much junk like me? The book was such an eye opener! I must have told everyone I know about it until I became a Jason bore. I was particularly interested in the chocolate section because I was eating at least 4 bars a day (I’m ashamed to say) and would get in a panic if I had none.
After the Chocolate Busting book worked its magic (I was so shocked about the effects of sugar that I put the chocolate down half way through and haven’t picked it up since) I went and bought the juicer he recommended. I juiced through pregnancy and sailed through it. I was so healthy during that time but I confess that I stopped juicing afterwards due to time. That “But” did increase my “Butt” as Jason would say!
Which programmes did you follow and how did you find them?
I just picked random juices when I first bought a juicer a few years back. I had bought the 7lb in 7 days book but never got around to it. When I saw the Worlds Biggest Juice Detox I was adamant this time I would do it. I was about to start an elimination diet to solve my eczema triggers but thought this sounded a much more enjoyable way of doing it.
I bought the very useful android app and then went and got all the fruit. I found that even with hubby (Wayne) joining in, it still worked out cheaper than a usual weeks food shop. However, our diet before hand was very unhealthy and ready meals and junk food is very expensive. Having the support of the other 23,999 people and also his videos really helped. Hearing Jason talk directly to me (about the bet) really encouraged me.
What were your results?
Firstly my hubby and I made a bet (as those who followed Jason’s videos would know!). We bet that whoever lost the most weight could choose something they most desired for the other to do. I chose hubby to do the ironing (for the first time in 8 years) much to his disappointment. He chose for me to…well, let’s not go there!
The fact we had this bet made it even easier to stick to the plan. It was a massive incentive. Not to mention the fact Jason mentioned it pretty much every day as did people posting on his page. I couldn’t give up now could I?
The first difference was a headache on Day 2. This lasted through to Day 3 but with Jason’s daily videos I stuck with it to get rid of “Harold” my sugar gremlin! The second big change was on Day 3. As the headache faded away, my eczema did too. I was absolutely over the moon. I felt for the first day in my life that I could go out without long sleeves to hide my hands. I barely have movement in my fingers when it is at its worse but now I did. I found myself talking with my hands more and this was pointed out. Any excuse to show them off, as silly as that sounds.
On Day 3 it was time for the Passion 4 Juice Master which is yoghurt based. I have always suspected that dairy and soya affect my eczema and it turns out I was right. That night I had a massive breakout of eczema. However, the next morning it was much better. It was like my body had speeded up the recovery of my skin. This was yet another fascinating discovery. The next day I spent a few hours experimenting and replaced the yoghurt with rice milk. I thickened it up with more banana and it was as yummy as the original recipe.
By Day 4 my cravings for sugar had disappeared. The thought of my previous diet turned my stomach. I was thinking about eating salmon on salad and stuff. That really is not like me as anyone who knows me would say. I was also no longer that bothered about our bet, I just wanted to get healthier. I found myself exercising more and more each day due to the juice high!
I found it an absolute breeze juicing every day but I confess that Day 6 was tough. This was because I knew that on a Saturday I would usually be eating junk food. I’m a creature of habit and found myself thinking “Right now I’m usually having….”. By Day 7 I was craving the chewing experience. I wasn’t craving bad foods and I wasn’t hungry, don’t get me wrong, I just wanted to chew. I ended up getting up for a midnight feast of 2 grapes! That would normally have been a binge of junk food.
Would you recommend it to anyone else?
Definitely! I’ve got my best friend doing this in the second week. Most of the Food Police are now interested in it. Especially when they heard how much I’d lost. I can’t believe how people went on about the dangers etc. I shut them up by quoting Jason and his “side effects”. I’ve got two other people so interested that they’ve now bought the book. Hubby has managed to get another person so interested that she went out and bought the book.
It seems to be all I talk about. So much so that I’ve set up a group on facebook for those who want to keep up with other peoples progress or to support newcomers. I’ve made friends through using Jason’s page (which I pretty much lived on) and this way we can keep in touch. We welcome people who are interested in juicing. They don’t have to have completed the detox. It can be found at http://www.facebook.com/groups/Icompletedjasonvaledetox/
How has juicing changed your life?
It’s improved my way of life massively. I’m now more confident because I no longer need to walk with my head down (to hide my eczema around my mouth). I can now hold out my hand for change in a shop without the cashier taking one disgusted look and then dumping it on the counter. I have more energy and my walk has increased from 2 miles to over 5 miles. I have more energy, my mind is clearer and I don’t feel so down all the time. The weight loss was important to me in the beginning but now the health benefits have surpassed that. I don’t want it to go back to how it was so I’m not going to ever stop juicing. I also plan on doing this once a season so will definitely be joining the Spring Clean event.
I’ve found that the first thing I want in the morning (even after the plan) is a Super Juice. I always drank water before and still do. However, I have to start the evening with a juice.
I also suffer with IBS which had also disappeared by the end of the week. I am also being investigated for suspected MS but a lot of the symptoms I suffer with have also disappeared. It’s made me realise how much junk food has been poisoning my body.
I now feel more educated about food and also the benefits of juicing. The fact that my hubby has also done the plan means life is easier with regards to meals. He has given up coffee for life which means he’s not as grumpy in the morning. I’ve not told him this but he is not like a bear with a sore head first thing!
What’s your favourite juice?
Ooh that’s hard to choose! It depends what mood I’m in. In the morning I have to have my Super Juice, it’s how I have to start the day. I love the Sherbert Lemonade of an evening, it’s so nice to crave juice! I’m looking forward to working my way through the other books and trying different juices.
I would just like to add a massive thank you to Jason for helping me to change my life. You are an inspiration!
How did you hear about juicing?
I was desperate to lose weight and bought Jason’s Slim For Life book. I wanted to understand food like slimmer people do. Why didn’t they eat so much junk like me? The book was such an eye opener! I must have told everyone I know about it until I became a Jason bore. I was particularly interested in the chocolate section because I was eating at least 4 bars a day (I’m ashamed to say) and would get in a panic if I had none.
After the Chocolate Busting book worked its magic (I was so shocked about the effects of sugar that I put the chocolate down half way through and haven’t picked it up since) I went and bought the juicer he recommended. I juiced through pregnancy and sailed through it. I was so healthy during that time but I confess that I stopped juicing afterwards due to time. That “But” did increase my “Butt” as Jason would say!
Which programmes did you follow and how did you find them?
I just picked random juices when I first bought a juicer a few years back. I had bought the 7lb in 7 days book but never got around to it. When I saw the Worlds Biggest Juice Detox I was adamant this time I would do it. I was about to start an elimination diet to solve my eczema triggers but thought this sounded a much more enjoyable way of doing it.
I bought the very useful android app and then went and got all the fruit. I found that even with hubby (Wayne) joining in, it still worked out cheaper than a usual weeks food shop. However, our diet before hand was very unhealthy and ready meals and junk food is very expensive. Having the support of the other 23,999 people and also his videos really helped. Hearing Jason talk directly to me (about the bet) really encouraged me.
What were your results?
Firstly my hubby and I made a bet (as those who followed Jason’s videos would know!). We bet that whoever lost the most weight could choose something they most desired for the other to do. I chose hubby to do the ironing (for the first time in 8 years) much to his disappointment. He chose for me to…well, let’s not go there!
The fact we had this bet made it even easier to stick to the plan. It was a massive incentive. Not to mention the fact Jason mentioned it pretty much every day as did people posting on his page. I couldn’t give up now could I?
The first difference was a headache on Day 2. This lasted through to Day 3 but with Jason’s daily videos I stuck with it to get rid of “Harold” my sugar gremlin! The second big change was on Day 3. As the headache faded away, my eczema did too. I was absolutely over the moon. I felt for the first day in my life that I could go out without long sleeves to hide my hands. I barely have movement in my fingers when it is at its worse but now I did. I found myself talking with my hands more and this was pointed out. Any excuse to show them off, as silly as that sounds.
On Day 3 it was time for the Passion 4 Juice Master which is yoghurt based. I have always suspected that dairy and soya affect my eczema and it turns out I was right. That night I had a massive breakout of eczema. However, the next morning it was much better. It was like my body had speeded up the recovery of my skin. This was yet another fascinating discovery. The next day I spent a few hours experimenting and replaced the yoghurt with rice milk. I thickened it up with more banana and it was as yummy as the original recipe.
By Day 4 my cravings for sugar had disappeared. The thought of my previous diet turned my stomach. I was thinking about eating salmon on salad and stuff. That really is not like me as anyone who knows me would say. I was also no longer that bothered about our bet, I just wanted to get healthier. I found myself exercising more and more each day due to the juice high!
I found it an absolute breeze juicing every day but I confess that Day 6 was tough. This was because I knew that on a Saturday I would usually be eating junk food. I’m a creature of habit and found myself thinking “Right now I’m usually having….”. By Day 7 I was craving the chewing experience. I wasn’t craving bad foods and I wasn’t hungry, don’t get me wrong, I just wanted to chew. I ended up getting up for a midnight feast of 2 grapes! That would normally have been a binge of junk food.
Would you recommend it to anyone else?
Definitely! I’ve got my best friend doing this in the second week. Most of the Food Police are now interested in it. Especially when they heard how much I’d lost. I can’t believe how people went on about the dangers etc. I shut them up by quoting Jason and his “side effects”. I’ve got two other people so interested that they’ve now bought the book. Hubby has managed to get another person so interested that she went out and bought the book.
It seems to be all I talk about. So much so that I’ve set up a group on facebook for those who want to keep up with other peoples progress or to support newcomers. I’ve made friends through using Jason’s page (which I pretty much lived on) and this way we can keep in touch. We welcome people who are interested in juicing. They don’t have to have completed the detox. It can be found at http://www.facebook.com/groups/Icompletedjasonvaledetox/
How has juicing changed your life?
It’s improved my way of life massively. I’m now more confident because I no longer need to walk with my head down (to hide my eczema around my mouth). I can now hold out my hand for change in a shop without the cashier taking one disgusted look and then dumping it on the counter. I have more energy and my walk has increased from 2 miles to over 5 miles. I have more energy, my mind is clearer and I don’t feel so down all the time. The weight loss was important to me in the beginning but now the health benefits have surpassed that. I don’t want it to go back to how it was so I’m not going to ever stop juicing. I also plan on doing this once a season so will definitely be joining the Spring Clean event.
I’ve found that the first thing I want in the morning (even after the plan) is a Super Juice. I always drank water before and still do. However, I have to start the evening with a juice.
I also suffer with IBS which had also disappeared by the end of the week. I am also being investigated for suspected MS but a lot of the symptoms I suffer with have also disappeared. It’s made me realise how much junk food has been poisoning my body.
I now feel more educated about food and also the benefits of juicing. The fact that my hubby has also done the plan means life is easier with regards to meals. He has given up coffee for life which means he’s not as grumpy in the morning. I’ve not told him this but he is not like a bear with a sore head first thing!
What’s your favourite juice?
Ooh that’s hard to choose! It depends what mood I’m in. In the morning I have to have my Super Juice, it’s how I have to start the day. I love the Sherbert Lemonade of an evening, it’s so nice to crave juice! I’m looking forward to working my way through the other books and trying different juices.
I would just like to add a massive thank you to Jason for helping me to change my life. You are an inspiration!
I Completed The Worlds Biggest Juice Detox
First post of the blog. I truly wish I'd started this on Day 1 of the detox. But I didn't. I can only share with you my experiences and my before and after photos.
I shall do the following posts by day in retrospect for your reference. :-) x
I shall do the following posts by day in retrospect for your reference. :-) x
Friday 11 January 2013
Eczema Miracle!
I'm doing the Jason Vale juice program.
The photo shows what a change there has been since Sunday. :-)
The photo shows what a change there has been since Sunday. :-)
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