The Juicing Craze

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For the next 10 days, I am doing a fruit & vegetable fast. I won't bore you with the story behind it, but since I haven't done a fast since before the twins, I thought it was about time. My body has changed so much in the last two years and I was reminded of the benefits of fasting after watching Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, an interesting documentary about a man who juices fruits and vegetables for 60 days.

I am anxiously awaiting my juicer which should arrive via Amazon this evening. My friend (who is also joining me in fasting) and I stocked up at Produce Junction. My entire stovetop is fruits and veggies. I began yesterday by drinking pure store-bought fruit juice (think Naked, Bolthouse Farms, V8, brands) and eating roasted veggies for dinner.

The most difficult obstacle that I foresee will be making meals for everyone else. In previous years, I just stayed out of the kitchen as much as possible and relied on store-bought drinks. This time, I'm doing it the right way, but will have more every day obstacles.

On a completely different note, why do people keep the ringers on their phone SO LOUD? I'm in the waiting room at the hospital, waiting to see Steve after his surgery. You wouldn't believe the number of people who are talking on their phones despite the numerous signs discouraging this. Ringers are going off every few minutes with various songs, dings and bells. It's super annoying.

Steve's mom was at our house at 6 this morning so we could be at the hospital at 7. When the alarm went off at 5:30 I shut it off and nearly fell asleep again, forgetting why it was set in the first place. It already feels like it's been a long day even though the clock says 9:46. Steve's surgery will last a little over 2 hours. He'll have a breathing tube, a stint and a few small incisions. The procedure is robotic if everything stays normal.

I'm anxious to see him.

I want to get something to drink, but I'm afraid to leave my seat to go to the cafeteria. I snagged a good one since we were here so early; my spot is large with a little table- perfect for lab-topping. It feels weird sitting here in a room full of strangers. I'm tired, both from the fasting and the early morning. The kids have been really restless at night ever since they were sick with the fever and rash. There are only so many nights of broken sleep before you just start feeling like a zombie.

I'll keep everyone updated on his progress. Thanks for all the texts, emails, etc. It's very thoughtful of you.