Juice fasting and me

So... Since I've been having stomach issues since August I decided that I would try anything to help ease my stomach upset. I decided that a juice fast may just be the key. I did research and found out that yes, a juice fast was ok and even sometimes encouraged for those who have had gastric bypass surgery. I bought a juicer & found a bunch of juice Recipes. Almost all of them have been good.

There was a slight flaw in my plan. I did not prepare for a juice fast. I saw the things that said "how to prepare for a juice fast"& thought to myself " duh, buy a juicer & some produce. How hard can this be?" Well... The day before my juice fast I ate Mac & cheese, cheese, cheese covered fries, a portobello burger with (you guessed it) cheese, and chocolate. Had I read the "how to prepare for a juice fast" before starting, I would have found out that 1) you should cut out meat & dairy in preparation to the juice fast. 2) cut out processed food, such as pasta. 3) cut out all caffeine including chocolate. I only decided to read what in should have done after a co worker was discussing it with me. I assume that is why I feel like crap is slothing off through my entire digestive system.

This feeling will hopefully not last more than three days. I am hoping that it does not aggravate my ulcer. It seems that it may be. The next option is to start juicing cabbage. Supposedly people who drank a quart of cabbage juice in a blind study almost completely healed ulcers within 10 days of drinking cabbage juice. Like I typed earlier, I'm about willing to try anything.

Fortunately, I did read about what to do when coming off a juice fast... And that is to slowly introduce healthy foods back into my diet. I should continue to avoid meats, dairy, processed foods, caffeine & alcohol. So I will feel better but be very boring.

The real test for me is that I have two days off in a row. I eat Mac & cheese when I have two days off in a row. I love Mac & cheese. Processed cheesy goodness is what they should rename it. Oh, that is right folks, I LOVE VELVEETA MAC&CHEESE. Hubby hates it, so when I have two days off I make myself velveeta Mac & cheese. No, I will not liquefy it and attempt to eat it! I like to chew it. Sometimes I even eat it with Hot Dogs ( more over processed byproduct meal).

So, wish me luck Wednesday & Thursday this week. I will need it! If I can stay away from the Mac & cheese the rest will be easy.