3 day juice fast after party

[VeggieMel]

Hi everyone,

Parties are my biggest challenge to staying raw. I can eat raw at home, and mostly I eat raw at restaurants, but parties are a different story. When there are plates right in from of me of brownies, sweets and dairy foods, I just cave. I don't feel I can stand up to that kind of temptation. I don't eat meat. It's not appealing to me, but dairy beckons me. I went to a party this week-end, and I ate macaroni and cheese, cheese and crackers, a brownie and a piece of birthday cake. The rest of what I at was okay, salad (with cooked olives) and some celery sticks.
So today I'm starting a 3 day juice fast. I've juiced twice today, each time have cucumber, celery, zuchinni. I put some sprouts in my morning juice, as well. I haven't done a 3 day juice fast for about 3 months. I've done a couple 1 day juice fasts though. In the past, some 3 day juice fasts were pretty easy. I mostly felt energetic. I've been raw for 2 years. But considering some of the things I've put in my body lately, I may have some detox symptoms. I'm a little worried about that. I've got some work to do in the next few days, and I don't want to be too out of it. On the other hand, I know I need this fast, and I need it NOW.

Anyways, I guess I'm just looking for some support here. I'm sure lots of you have experienced this, too.

[rawpriestess]

We've all been there, and each one of us has our triggers.

See parties are easy for me, because I just don't go to them. I know they are a big challenge. When I MUST go to something where there is tons of non raw foods, then I make sure I eat tons of raw food before I go, and I take tons of raw foods with me, as my contribution.

Sometimes we can't do that, for whatever reason, but usually I can get through it. Mostly I choose abstinance.

Also, when I must go out to some kind of social gathering. I just make sure I am there for the wonderful conversation, and make sure that I am in the most interesting conversation, as I can't eat while talking.

[VeggieMel]

I like the talking tactic you take. That's great. Next time I should go with the intention of talking up a storm. I'll think of topics ahead of time. That'll be great.

I usually eat a lot of raw food before going to parties, but I didn't this time which probably accounts for the extreme I went to in eating dairy.

Thanks for your experiences and support!