Juicing Day 1

I want food!

     Matt and I began our juicing fast today. Why are we doing this?! Ok, back to what I was saying. We began the fast this morning and will continue through Sunday. We may lengthen the fast after day 3, but this is our test run. Why are we doing this?!

     As I write this Matt is lying on the couch with a mega headache and I'm doing my best to hold my head up. Oh, and I must mention I'm extremely irritable. I want food! After drinking two meals and two snacks so far today I just want a big gigantic piece of pizza (thin crust, banana peppers and extra cheese to be exact.) I slept today after drinking my weight in carrot juice and dreamed of soup beans and cornbread (a meal I don't even eat--my body is so desperate that it's kicking it back to my childhood).

What we've had today:

Breakfast: *My body readily accepted this in hopes of getting a bagel chaser*

3 organic Carrots
2 organic Apples
1 small piece of Ginger

Mid-afternoon snack: *Still hoping for that bagel...*

1 Cucmber
4 Celery Stalks
2 Apples
6-8 leaves Kale
1/2 Lemon
1tbsp. Ginger

Lunch: *BAGEL! Ok, lady, I hate you...*

4 Plum Tomatos
1 large Cucucmber
2 stalks Celery
1 Red Bell Pepper
1/4 small Red Onion
2 cups Parsley, leaves and stems, roughly chopped and
packed into the measuring cup
1 Lime

Snack: * *$@#! *

2 apples
handful of blackberries

        Why are we doing this?! They do say that the first day is the worst. Both Matt and I are already experiencing the withdraws of sugar, caffeine, and carbs. I have felt hungry all day, but the juices do fill my stomach up. I know I'm also getting more nutrients from the fruits and veggies than I do in a  regular day. Actually, I probably haven't had such a potent helping of fruits and veggies like this in my life! Our research has really gone into this and it's going to be worth it in the end. That doesn't mean that I won't dream about a cupcake tonight (chocolate with coffee icing to be exact--oh, and don't forget the sprinkles!)