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!
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