So, Sunday as part of my ‘Dining out in Cape Town’ blog I did a review of J’s Bistro & Delicatessen. In that post I specifically drew attention to my cool Cape Town Steemit T-Shirt ….. and inadvertently to my portly self. As my dear gal said to me….. “Why would you want to do that? You are in poor shape”.
Being a man of action…. And fragile ego I spun into action
In the past I had read some Steemit blogs about smoothies and juicing but thought it was not for me. I mean really even in that picture above I am juicing .. malt, hops …… healthy, not so?
Bouncing around the internet I stumbled on this website and watched this video called fat,sick and nearly dead. This inspired me to haul out the juicer which was gathering dust (not really... reached for the credit card and bought one)
I decided to do a 10 day detox to kick start a healthy weight loss program including such diabolically evil things such as exercise, low alcohol beer, more exercise and low ‘light’ wines.
The thought of giving up my daily tipple never even entered my mind
Preparing my breakfast
Slow juicer to prevent oxidization within the juice. No blades involved, just an augur which crushes the heck out of the stuff and a gentle spin to separate the juices
Day 0ne - Breakfast is served
I was seriously unhappy yesterday mentally as I suddenly craved deep fried potato chips and hamburgers. These are not part of my daily diet. Also my ingredient ratio was not so good and I ‘beet’ myself to death.
This morning’s breakfast and my lunch for today…
Breakfast apple, cucumber, ginger and mint
lunch consists of carrots, red onion, clove garlic, 1 stalk celery, fresh ginger and tomatoes
I feel better today, unlike yesterday when my body was in some sort of shock. I am also slightly more optimistic today than I was yesterday. I can maybe do this. I need protein as I am starting an exercise regime so will eat a normal dinner each evening.
The pulp I believe can be used for muffins and biscuits etcetera but I am not that advanced… so off to the bokashi bucket..
Tapped some bokashi tea this morning. That amount makes around 200 litres of plant food
Thanks for reading and please feel free to comment below with your experience with juicing or other healthy eating / drinking habits. Also any pitfalls I should avoid whilst 'juicing' such as operating heavy machinery when light headed {grin}