Going for a quick drive with the sun roof open and listening to one of my favorite radio stations; Sitting on the front porch swing and talking to God; Tea made from fresh mint. All of these “reward” activities get my mind and senses off of the dulling subject of food.
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July 29 Reboot Day 5 What Gets Me Through
Having steamed or raw vegetables ready for eating keeps me from falling out of the Reboot fast. Homemade half sour pickles in a big crock in the fridge, oven baked fresh beets, and steamed kale and chard all keep well and keep me from harm.
July 28, Reboot Day 4
In review, I’m fasting with fresh fruit and vegetable juices made in my own juicer for 15 days. I will be adding some nuts, rolled oats and solid vegetables once a day but mainly subsisting on micronutrients. It’s called a reboot and the whole experience will be documented here.
Last night I slept soundly and felt very relaxed when I awoke this morning. That hasn’t happened in at least 18 months since I was nursing my dad before his death. This stage in life is full of new experiences just like all of the other stages. Instead of working on intimacy or competency, I’m learning to let go of the people I love while my hormones are receding. So, after last night I’m realizing how much my sleep pattern has been affected.
Today I feel great and I’m still enjoying the juices plus I’ve come up with a veggie burger from mushrooms that I’m going to try this evening. I’ll let you know whether the recipe is worthy of repeating. The hunger for other foods beyond juice is gone and even the temptation to eat what I’m fixing for my family. It’s such a great feeling to know that I’m going to accomplish this 15 day fast. 🙂
July 27 Reboot Recipe
Fresh Tomato Gazpacho: First of all, let me say that fresh, ripe tomatoes from Mountaindale, MD are the best grown anywhere. For this recipe select 2 large, fresh tomatoes, 1 long seeded red sweet pepper, 1 stalk celery, 2 scallions, 10 Thai basil leaves, juice from 1/4 of a lime. Run vegetables thru a juicer and garnish with chopped basil and lime juice. A fresh peeled cucumber would be a nice addition also, juiced or seeded and chopped.
July 27 Reboot Evening 3
I just made the best fresh tomato gazpacho I’ve ever tasted. This is definitely a keeper.
July 27 Day 3
12:35PM Hungry today. Added unsalted peanuts in the shell and steamed kale with balsamic vinegar to the reboot for lunch. Going out to look for some fresh, homegrown tomatoes for the evening juice blend.
July 27, Day 3 Recipe
Orange Veggie Juice: Using a juice extractor, juice 1 stalk celery, 1 cucumber, 2 carrots and a peeled orange. Eat 2 tablespoons of golden raisins while drinking the juice. The raisins will taste very sweet.
July 27 Reboot Day 3
11.43 am woke up this morning without the usual thirst or hung over feeling from eating sugar before bed. Lot’s of energy. Husband and son wanted to try the Berry Mango Smoothie for breakfast. Son loved it, husband commented on the seeds. At least they are volunteering to try the juice, a victory! I’ve been hungry this am so about an hour and a half after breakfast I made a new juice that was absolutely delicious. See following recipe. Am satisfied for the time being. My taste buds are waking up today and I pulled out my Hamilton Beach Juice Extractor for the second breakfast juice. It did a great job, and thanks to Chelsea who gave it to me.
July 26, Evening 2
Made it through dinner, now I just have to stay focused til bedtime. Watching Avatar, a vegetarian movie?
July 26 Day 2
Almost lost it, I’m hungry but not starving. Grabbed a half sour pickle from the fridge and a glass of mint tea. OK, I can do this.
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