j3ff
05-01-2009, 12:52 PM
Hi,
My name is Jeff, and I live in the US in Roanoke VA. I am 31 years old, married, and have 2 children.
I am likely not like most of you in terms of diet. I do not follow a raw food diet, I am not vegan, nor am I even a vegetarian.
My current diet is absolutely horrible, as evidenced by the fact that I weigh in at 381 pounds at 6 foot tall. I am in bad shape, trying to lose weight, and also trying to get more healthy.
I am here to learn more about juicing, and particularly juice fasting.
Yesterday I ordered a juicer (Omega 8003 - seemed to get good reviews), and when it comes I plan to in the short/medium term replace most of my meals with raw juicing, and possibly even try a full out juice fast to aid in weight loss and getting my body in better health. The fast will depend on my willpower, and is why I say possibly.....
In the long term, I doubt I will ever make a full 100% switch to a raw food diet, or even a vegetarian diet, as I do very much enjoy foods that are not part of either diet. I want to learn to eat those foods less frequently, and rely on fruits and vegetables more in my diet. IE: Instead of using vegetables as a side dish, and animal products as a main focus, doing the exact opposite and only eating meats sparingly. (I read the rules, and hope this does not violate them, I am not promoting eating meat, nor do I plan to discuss it on this forum, just wanted everyone to know where I am and where I will likely end up)
Any way, that's where I am, my goals, and whatnot. :)
My name is Jeff, and I live in the US in Roanoke VA. I am 31 years old, married, and have 2 children.
I am likely not like most of you in terms of diet. I do not follow a raw food diet, I am not vegan, nor am I even a vegetarian.
My current diet is absolutely horrible, as evidenced by the fact that I weigh in at 381 pounds at 6 foot tall. I am in bad shape, trying to lose weight, and also trying to get more healthy.
I am here to learn more about juicing, and particularly juice fasting.
Yesterday I ordered a juicer (Omega 8003 - seemed to get good reviews), and when it comes I plan to in the short/medium term replace most of my meals with raw juicing, and possibly even try a full out juice fast to aid in weight loss and getting my body in better health. The fast will depend on my willpower, and is why I say possibly.....
In the long term, I doubt I will ever make a full 100% switch to a raw food diet, or even a vegetarian diet, as I do very much enjoy foods that are not part of either diet. I want to learn to eat those foods less frequently, and rely on fruits and vegetables more in my diet. IE: Instead of using vegetables as a side dish, and animal products as a main focus, doing the exact opposite and only eating meats sparingly. (I read the rules, and hope this does not violate them, I am not promoting eating meat, nor do I plan to discuss it on this forum, just wanted everyone to know where I am and where I will likely end up)
Any way, that's where I am, my goals, and whatnot. :)