21 DAY JUICE FAST

Hi there!

I am embarking on an organic juice fast that I plan on starting June 7th. I ordered an inexpensive juicer from overstock.com, I plan to purchase a nicer one soon, which should be here Friday, and I plan to document my journey with you guys, twitter, and Instagram. I have done a juice cleanse before, last year around this same time.

 Last year I decided to try juicing after I watched Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead, which documents the 60 day juice fast of Joe Cross. The movie was remarkable and an extreme eye opener, it motivated me, not only to change my life but do do more research on food I eat, my body, and my mind. I jump started my weight loss, and cleaner eating by juicing for breakfast,lunch, and for dinner, I had solid healthy foods. 

I lost 45 lbs (which put me at 185 lbs) between June 2013 and January 2014. In February I moved to New York for a couple months. While in New York I was not mindful of my nutrition and diet, and because of this I gained 23 lbs back (208 lbs). In May I moved back to North Carolina and I have been trying to mentally warp my mind around getting my healthy lifestyle on track. I have discovered several other things about my body, health, and life since May and I will be sharing that with all of you. I am in a different state of mind and I am happy to have you here with me. I have included some pics so you can see my past weight loss and my current gained. Be gentle...

Look forward to keeping you updated!

xoxo
Bambi
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 Weight Gain Pictures:

June 2014 (current weight 208 lbs.)

June 2014 (current weight 208 lbs.)

                           




 Weight Loss Pictures:

November 2013 (190 lbs)

December 2013 (180 lbs.)

How Did I Get So Fat????

I know how. This is a very sensitive and personal topic for me but I feel the need to be completely raw and real with my readers. I have never been a skinny girl and I have always been okay with that. The smallest I have ever been was 140 lbs. throughout high school. I stayed between 140-155 lbs. up until my junior year in college. Then I started gaining weight but it still was not catastrophic. Even at 160 lbs I was still decent looking...fast forward 3 years and now I a whopping 219 lbs.!!!!! 0_0


What is sad is, I have lost 15 lbs in the last two months. 219 pounds on a 5'5 frame is too much. I am past overweight. I am medically obese and something has to be done about this. 


I have dieted before but I always backslide. I think this time I need to start out with the deeper issues, like why I am eating what I am eating? I admit I am a binge eater, especially on sweets. I also know a lot of my eating are triggered by emotions. I am in tears writing this...because it is hard to see these words written. When I am mad, sad, anxious, and even sometimes happy- I EAT. I need to find healthier alternatives instead of eating to comfort myself. I need to cook healthier. I need to love myself enough to see the necessity in a healthy lifestyle. I want to live as long as I can. I do not want to deal with diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol! I HAVE to be more conscious. I have a hard time losing weight on my own so...


Weight Watchers is my last life line. I have done WW four times already, each time I am moderately successful but I never stick to the program so I can not give a good review of the program. I am excited to try the new Points Plus program! 


My goal weight is between 140-150 lbs. I can do it, it will just take determination, hard work, and discipline. I am making a promise which makes me accountable for something/ someone other than myself and the WW scale. If anyone cares to join me in this weight loss journey, please do. It would be fun and encouraging. I have a   few different journeys going on right now but this one is the most important to me. I will document my weight journey with pictures. I am not ready for a picture yet. But the first day I join WW I will take a picture.  


My Plan

• Weight Watchers (healthier cocking, eating, snacks, etc.)
• Gym/Exercise (3-5 times a week)
• Writing 
• Documenting

I AM TIRED OF BEING A DAMN WHALE and IT'S UP TO ME TO CHANGE IT!