Hello My name is Diana and I AM a JUICAHOLIC! **WARNING It is contagious! **
Nine months ago, I was challenged by the movie “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead” by Joe Cross. Mind you, I love food! I love to eat! I love to plan, prepare and cook it! Anyways, I came home and committed to 15 days of juicing. The first 3 days I was thinking to myself “what did I get myself into??” The 4th day I woke up feeling amazing, clarity of mind, better skin, there was even a glow on my face.
I have done several 15 days, 10 days and 5 days over time. It has been life transforming and I tell people all the time I cannot explain to you how GREAT I feel! There was a time I thought I was going to have to use a cane as it was so difficult for me to stand. I had so many joint aches and other things that was holding me back. Well, over time, my body has been getting healthier and healthier through juicing, cravings for junk food has gradually been reduced. I love my juices and the benefits I feel. I miss it the days I am not doing it.
I am not going to say it has been easy, but it has been so worth it! I had hunger pangs and headaches but, I knew my body was detoxing and getting rid of the junk. I drank my water and coconut water. Many days were VERY HARD. Extremely hard I wanted to quit, yet the Lord kept me going. I kept my eyes on the goals not the obstacles. I have a group of folks that are juicing and eating plant-based with me and that I encourage daily and we help each other out in those times of wanting to give up.
At the end of January I was asked to do 60 days. I committed to doing 30 days and then ended up doing 40 days. I brought the matter before Lord and I know that only with His grace was I able to go on a juice feast for 40 days. I wanted to accomplish 40 days because Jesus fasted and prayed for 40 days and nights. The 40 days was very enlightening for me. I looked at my relationship with the Lord to see how vulnerable I am about food and that I need to rest in Him in ALL things because without Jesus I am nothing. I need to have my TOTAL dependence on Him in every area of my life. I did my 40 days and it was amazing! It was interesting as I journeyed into more days that I had ever done.
I must say juicing has given me the chance to remove food as the center of my life and let the Lord fill that spot as He should! As one who used to be and STILL is a food junkie, it was an achievement for me to be able to abstain from food for 40 days. But I credit it all to God’s grace.
I think most people are capable of juicing, but it’s certainly not for everyone. You have to really want to do juicing as the first couple of days are not easy; at least not the first time. You have to prepare yourself mentally and prep for the process. Juicing will always be a part of me whether I am doing extended days or juicing two meals and eating one.
This journey is not just about losing weight, although that will happen, it is about overall health. Let me know if you would like to join this journey. I’ll say, go for it! If and when you want to go on this journey I would be happy to share what I did and give you help, guidance and encouragement. Your life will never be the same and you will feel sooooo amazing!!
My name is Diana and I am a JUICAHOLIC!