BRING ON THE JUICE

Here I am on day one of my juice fast. As many of you know I do not condone, accept, encourage, believe in, or like diets. I do not think they help or are important. So why am I doing this? Well, to be quite honest, it was a good excuse to buy an expensive toy (our sweet Omega J8004 juicer); and because it seemed like a fun challenge. Even though I was weighing more then I ever have (180lbs.), it is not too bad of a weight, and is only 5-7lbs. more then what I usually weigh. I do believe in eating more fruits and vegetables, but I hate the taste of vegetables, and I have to go to the store a lot to get them since they don't last long. I thought juicing would be a great way to get them into my body and encourage me to sacrifice the multiple trips to live healthy. After I spend seven days living of veggie and fruit juices I plan to eat a "Word of Wisdom" diet. I will not be on a diet, but my diet will be more in line with what The Lord has revealed to His servants in these last days. It will be using the Asian and Vegetarian food pyramids, as well as Doctrine and Covenants section 89 as my guides. Mychelle was going to do a juice fast, but we both agreed (after researching it) that it wouldn't be healthy for her or the baby while she is breastfeeding. The kids seem excited about the new toy so we plan on letting them drink as much as they want and give them healthier foods to eat. Both Mychelle and I will refrain from desserts unless there is a big occasion or it is offered to us. So here I go!