This is too perfect not to share:
I got an awesome new OPI nail polish yesterday and you will never guess what the name of the color is.
Wait for it…
FUNNY BUNNY
…of course!
I even chose the color before seeing the name!
Juice Challenge: Day 4
4 Days of Juice Down!
I got my new juicer today and it is AMAZING! I ordered the Breville JE98XL Juice Fountain from Amazon and it came overnight!
It has so much power it can juice whole apples and citrus! I even did a test and ran the pulp through again and no juice came out because the pulp was dry! This is the real deal! I am so glad I invested in a nice juicer, because I am definitely getting my money’s worth, and I will save so much on fruits & veggies now!
Emotions: I was really busy responding to emails and phone calls all day today, and spent a lot of time working on my DIY Fashion Friday project for you guys. I did just fine with all of my juices, and didn’t have time to think about wanting food to chew on. The juices were actually quite convenient for my busy day while I worked. I have to say that juice is getting kind of boring though. I miss cooking my rabbit food! Plus tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo and I’m going to miss out on all of the yummy tacos and guac! Wahhh! To break the cleanse or not to break the cleanse?
Hunger: Kept busy and made it through the day just fine. I started to get intense cravings for something sweet after dinner, so I brewed a hot cup of tea and started reading my new book to distract myself.
Green Machine:
makes 3 servings
3 green apples
15 carrots
15 leafs dinosaur kale
3 cup spinach (packed)
1 cucumber
23 stalk celery
15 sprigs Italian parsley
Lean ‘N’ Green
makes 3 servings
1 head romaine
2 green apples
8 dinosaur kale leaves
6 stalks celery
1 large cucumber
8 carrots
1 lemon
Juice Critique:
Green Machine: This is one of the original juices I made on my first day of juicing and I have come back to it a few times.
Lean ‘N’ Green: I really enjoyed this juice yesterday, but thought it could use some apple to sweeten it up a but, so I added 2 apples today.
DIY Multi-Strand Scarf
I am a huge fan on no-sew projects from recycled clothing. If you were a fan of my no-sew DIY Workout Shirt, you will enjoy this one as well. Plus they will look très chic when worn together! Behold, a scarf that is perfectly lightweight and easy-to-wear to your Yoga or Bar Method class and stylish enough for running errands around town!
Oh, and did I mention there is no sewing required?!
DIY Multi-Strand Scarf
Makes one stylish scarf
Ingredients:
1 old T-shirt (the bigger the better)
1 pair of scissors
1 ruler
10 minutes
1. Start with a large T-shirt. Any old shirt will do! Seamless is a plus!
2. Cut off the bottom hem of the shirt. Then cut 1in – 2in wide strips horizontally across the shirt from bottom to armpit. You can cut as many strips as you would like (I liked my thick strips the most). The more strips, the more strands your scarf will have. You can use a ruler to guide a straight line across the shirt, but don’t worry if they aren’t perfect.
3. Set the bottom hem aside. Stretch all of the remaining strips until they become long, and the raw edges start to roll inwards.
4. Cut one end of the bottom hemline so it becomes a string.
5. Using the strip of bottom hemline, knot it around the strands to secure them in place.
6. Wrap the strip a few inches around the center of the scarf, and back over to meet the other ends. Knot the ends together tightly.
7. Trim the loose ends and tuck the knot underneath the wrapped fabric.
Viola, a stylish scarf to wear to yoga! Wear it long or bundle it up, it’s super fun and easy-to-wear!
Post or email your photos if you make a scarf! I can’t wait to see your creations!
Juice Challenge: Day 3
I made it through day 3 of only juice!
I started running low on ingredients, so I only made 2 different juices today. I alternated between Shocking Green and Lean ‘N’ Green to keep from getting too bored.
I wanted to say thank you again to all of my readers. Each and every one of you keep me motived and so excited to blog everyday. Your emails and comments have been so inspiring and encouraging! I always try to email everyone back but I have actually had an overwhelming amount of emails in my inbox, so don’t think I am not responding! You guys know I can be quite chatty and I really like to take time to respond to my readers. I was so surprised the first time someone said that I inspired them because YOU guys inspire me! I love hearing your stories, and opinions! Love you little bunnies!
Emotions: I did not sleep well at all last night. I couldn’t get comfy and then after I feel asleep I woke up a few times in the middle of the night with a full bladder. Is there such thing as too much water intake? I guess the 8 glasses of water, tea, and the addition of all of these h20 loaded veggie & fruit juices really adds up. I just keep thinking about all of the icky toxins flushing out of my body. This morning I stepped on the scale and was excited to see a 2lb loss which got me really excited for the day. I felt great throughout the day but later in the afternoon started having one of those sad moments again. I could not stop thinking about how I let myself overindulge and get to this not so comfy weight. I hate that these thoughts even cross my mind, when I am doing something proactive to change. I tried to distract myself and with my friend’s genius idea, started catching up on the past few episodes of New Girl that I had missed. I also made a trip to Barnes & Noble to find a new book to read during my down time.
I definitely feel less bloated, and am getting more motivated to stay on track with healthy eating once I am done cleansing. I am not sure how long I will juice, but a lot of people have raised concern that it is unhealthy for longer than 10 days. As usual, I started researching! Juice fasting is a controversial “crash diet” that is strongly recommended by some, and extremely discouraged by others. Both advocates and opponents of juice fasting agree that there are some significant pros and cons. A juice fast is a temporary diet that consists of only the juice from fresh fruits and vegetables. The idea is that by consuming nothing but juice, the body will cleanse itself of impurities, fat and toxins, resulting in weight loss. Juice fasting does not contain nearly enough protein or healthy fats to be considered a substantial diet, and I have to agree. So far I have felt more tired than usual, and there is no way that I could workout while continuing my cleanse. Although I agree that a long term juice fast is not ideal, I do like the idea of cleansing the body with pure micronutrients.
Hunger: I am really surprised that I haven’t felt actual hunger in-between juices. If I am “hungry” it’s my mind craving food, but not actual physical hunger. I am craving a bite of actual fruit, but am staying strong and sticking with juice! I have to say that my worst withdrawal and strongest craving is for coffee. I am really surprised that I haven’t gotten headaches from the caffeine withdrawal yet, but I’m not complaining! The last time I gave up coffee I was miserable!
Shocking Green
makes 3 servings
3 green apples
10 stalks celery
1 large cucumber
14 sprigs of Italian parsley
10 dinosaur kale leaves
2 inch knob of ginger
Lean ‘N’ Green
makes 3 servings
1 head romaine
8 dinosaur kale leaves
6 stalks celery
1 large cucumber
8 carrots
1 lemon
Juice Critique:
Shocking Green: I think I may have added a tad too much ginger to this one, because I was a bit… shocked after my first sip. The ginger was a nice change compared to the usual green juices. Plus ginger has great nutritional benefits, so I’ll take it! I may use a bit less next round though.
Lean ‘N’ Green: Mmmm this one tasted nice and fresh. The lemon definitely helped to cut out the bitterness of the kale. I’m starting to really love the green juices, especially with carrots! I’m really like these more than beet juices! Plus I am actually starting to enjoy the taste of celery!
Juice Challenge: Day 2
Day 2: COMPLETE!
Wow this is definitely a mental challenge!
Emotions: I woke up excited to try all of my new juices, and was even more excited after I stepped on the scale and lost 3lbs of bloat! I felt refreshed and had energy until about 3pm, and then fell asleep on my friend’s couch for 2 hours. I am a huge coffee addict, and I think skipping my morning, and afternoon cup o’ joe is what’s been the hardest so far. I am hoping that the coffee withdrawals will go away and I will be able to get energy from juice alone!
Hunger: The morning started off great after my “breakfast juice” and I didn’t really feel hungry in-between juices until after dinner. For some reason around 8pm is my snack time. Weather I am hungry or not, I want something to eat. Instead of caving in and reaching for the candy, I made a nice hot cup of Senna tea with a couple drops of stevia. No crazy headaches or insane hunger…yet! I never really realized how much I snacked and chewed on treats until now! Mind over matter…
I have been trying to get ahold of Joe The Juicer’s recipe from Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead but his recipe website has been under maintenance for the past 3 days… how convenient!
Green Machine:
makes 2 servings
2 green apples
10 carrots
10 leafs dinosaur kale
2 cup spinach (packed)
1 cucumber
2 stalk celery
10 sprigs Italian parsley
Candied Carrot
serves 1
5 carrots
2 apples
1 orange
Sweet Beet
makes 3 servings
15 carrots
10 sprigs Italian parsley
4 stalks of celery
2 small beets
3 cups spinach (packed)
2 oranges
Juice Critique:
Green Machine: I loved this juice so much yesterday, I doubled the recipe and had 2 today! Don’t let the grass like smell fool you, this one is a tasty way to get in your greens!
Candied Carrot: I don’t know how this keeps happening, but the juices that I make the most of, I don’t end up loving… and the ones that end up with 1 serving are amazing and I want more! I’m in loveee with Candied Carrot. It really does taste like candy compared to the other juices. It’s sweet and super satisfying! Definitely making multiples of this!
Sweet Beet: I give up on the beets. I just cannot do it! I love beets in salads and with cheese, but as juice, they taste like dirt. I had a really hard time getting this one down… It tasted like earth. And of course I ended up with 3 of them!
Keeping up with my water intake and staying strong! Juice, juice, juice!