That article was shocking! I most of the time shop at supermarkets because the cost of organic around here is through the roof.

Not anymore... It's just not worth it

Thanks so much both of you - just wanted to make sure i wasn't hurting myself, and looks like i'm not

i'd highly reccommend grapefruit juice to anyone!!

Haha I noticed that as well - This video is great!!

If only we had raw cafes in australia

I just recently (1st jan) completed a small but effective 3 day grapefruit juice fast, and to be honest, have never felt better.

I'm thinking about starting another 3 day-er tomorrow, but before I do it, it's probably safe to ask if anyone knows if this can be harmful? I'd probably have 5-6 grapefruits a day just to keep the energy levels up when working.

Aw I feel your pain

Tomorrow is a new day though, just pick yourself up and start again!
You said you were from Manly? (so am i, by the way) You should go and read a book on the beach or enjoy the sunset. Shelly beach is an amazing place to relax.
One of my favourite things to do, is to go to the little organic cafe next to civic video and get a fresh juice, or wheatgrass shot, and read the paper or even just have a browse to get some ideas for meals.

Oh, by the way, have you been to the organic warehouse in brookvale? It's only open thursday-saturday, but they have everything you could want. I love just browsing and finding new things to use. It keeps my mind off the detox pretty well.

Or, i don't know if this has been mentioned, but yoga is incredible too

Haha congrats!! it is very tough!
I'm keen to keep it up for a week or two as well, it definitely does help with detoxing! As i said, My headaches and muscle aches from my juice fast were all gone afterwards.
Maybe we're onto something

Aww thankyou pea You are glowing in your photo

I just tried my first cold shower, and i have to say, it definitely does something. I feel alot sharper and way more refreshed! I'm on day 3 of a 3 day grapefruit juice fast, so i really needed the wake up as this detox is harder than i thought

Hi!!

Saw this mentioned on another site and thought it was extremely interesting!

http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/showers.html

Basically - Cold showers do us a world of good.

What do you think??


Edited only to make link clickable.

Hiya Berry!!
Took a little break and just saw your most recent photos! absolutely stunning!! you look so happy and healthy. that hair of yours is amazing
Such an inspiration - I'm so happy for you
xx

Uh-huh I have no intention of giving in just because a nutritionist i've never met has told my mum i don't know whats best for myself.
I can't imagine going back to cooked food. Essentially we all should know whats best for ourselves. It's just so difficult trying to explain that to people who have never experimented outside the typical meat and dairy diet.
Just went for a big run, and picked up a tonne of fruit for my juice tomorrow. Feeling a million times better Sorry about the little rant before.
The biggest problem now is trying the juice thing again (properly this time) and making the boyfriend deal with it.... honestly, maybe i'm feeling a bit more confident than i should, but he should deal with it. I don't tell him how to eat, its been tough, but it's his choice... and i respect that.
I'm at the stage where i think health and happiness should be placed high above anything else. I want to be happy - being as healthy as i can be will make me happy. Relationships come and go.

Zeus rough idea of my diet? It's changing so much! I know I'm not doing it right - bad food combining, too much sugar, not enough greens - it's just so new and i need to find a balance.

I'm going to try the juice feasting again as of tomorrow but do it right - mostly green juices, laying off acidic fruits.

I still have so much to learn, but I'll get there i hope

thanks rstar. sorry just had a panic moment - shouldnt get so stressed you're right. things will be different tomorrow

ps. does anyone have any advice on cellulite on the legs? The rapid weight loss has made it so much more noticible.

Please someone say it is possible to get rid of it?? I thought it was getting better but now im not so sure.

icky subject, im sorry, I just hate it.

thankyou so much for all the advice! I wish I had been able to get to check these posts this morning when it was all okay...

I've had a horrible few days and fell off the wagon today for the first time - in a bad way and im so depressed about it now. Couldnt stop eating everything in sight. I feel so sick now and im hating it. I think I ate an entire pack of biscuits, a few chocolates, avocados...Can't believe it. Not even all vegan... I literally cant move because i think im going to be sick. Had my mum yell at me because her nutritionist thinks im killing myself by being raw - doesnt influence me at all, but frustrating nonetheless because she was trying to force feed me.


tomorrow is a new day, i know ive just gone and blown the whole thing, but i need to try again - and be more prepared... I'm just so scared that ive wrecked everything, and its going to take ages to get back to where i was.

I'm going to try and go for a walk now to get some apples pears and spinach. My plan is to whip up a few litres of green juice and drink that, and only that tomorrow, and hopefully continue this for a few days.

I absolutely think feasting is the way to go, but it is causing so many problems with my boyfriend (who is very opposed) that i dont know what to do.

I feel so sick and emotional. I cant believe how stupid i was today...

aw thankyou jen. I think I'm over the meat craving but havent had the best few days...

To celebrate 10 days i tried to eat some lettuce and tomato with a bit of soya but couldnt keep it down. Not too suprised. Then yesterday i was craving chocolate bad, so i got a little raw cacao and agave and mixed it together and it was delicious but an hour or so later felt like i was building up an insane sugar high. went for a long walk. it was so strange. got back and lay down as it kept getting worse and my heart rate was going crazy. tried to stand up but kept falling over, almost passing out. Was thinking about heading to the doctors if it didnt pass. 2 hours later it faded away but i felt so bad. couldnt even think about food or water.

i still cant eat. made a green juice a few hours ago but can ony manage a few sips and nothing more. water is horrible to me right now too. Getting very worried bacuse im now down to something like 52 kilos (175 cm)- i look sick. lost 3 in a day and a half, and i just cant eat or sleep or even manage the energy to walk to the shops to maybe get an avocado or something.

i might give it a few more hours and try a walk again,

Does anyone have ideas? I've tried to sleep it off but i just cant get there and nothing in my fridge looks appealing.

i have to work tomorrow and im scared that im going to get sick.

sorry if this sounds a bit vague.

hmm cant help, i live an manly and never venture over there, but just  make sure you book soon. bondi becomes full of tourists this time of year.