My Juice Fasting Tips

By Robyn Ferreira 

If you are new to juice fasting, you should know that the process is not an easy one. But with the proper amount of preparation and the tips I will share with you you'll get a jump start on starting a successful juice fast.

Here are some things I learned when I started my first juice fast:

First, let me tell you about the benefits:

Detox: Juice fasting removes toxins from your system while cleansing your body and digestive system. The nutrients in the juice will boost your immune system.

Weight loss: fasting using vegetables and fruits will not only nourish your body but you will also lose weight.

Getting rid of cravings: the first thing I noticed when I began my fast was that I no longer craved caffeine, sugar and other junk food.

Clarity of mind and more focus: I also found that I gained clarity of mind, I didn't have that 3 o'clock crash anymore where I reached for all the wrong snacks, nor needed caffeine for that afternoon pick me up.

Tips for successfully completing your juice fast: Planning and preparing for the week is very important. Wash and cut up your fruit and vegetables for the week this helps you to be ready without a lot of extra preparation.

Start your day with what is commonly known as the "mean green" because it is the most nutritious, and is very delicious.

Variety is not only the spice of life but it is also good to spice up your variety when making juice after having the "mean green" smoothie in the morning an orange, strawberry, grape and celery juice in the afternoon is a very good combination for a refreshing lunch.

Slowing down, you will not have a lot of energy while you are fasting so you should consider workouts such as walking and bike riding, instead of vigorous workouts at the gym. It is a good opportunity to slow down your body and mind.

Get a buddy: Everything is easier with a friend, my daughter and I started our fast together she was getting married in a month and wanted to drop 10 pounds for her wedding it was fun to fast together and also encourage each other and congratulate each other with every pound lost.

Always check with your doctor: Discuss all your medical conditions with your doctor and make sure you are healthy enough to start a juice fast.

How long you want to fast can only be determined by you: We went for 10 days and then transitioned into having juice twice a day and then a dinner consisting of mostly vegetables and a small amount of protein. The big thing that I noticed was when I did start eating again I no longer wanted junk food and I could only eat very small amounts after our 10 days we each lost 10 pounds. So however long you decide to fast your body will thank you when you are done.