60 Day Juice Fast - Day 59 - Johnnie

One more day!!!  It is hard to believe we have done this.  It seemed so far away when we started and yet here we are with only one day left.  It is a bit humorous to look back and remember some comments of the few who knew we were doing this.  A few suggested we couldn't do it, some outright said we couldn't and still, others were supportive.  I wonder what they all think now?  Regardless of what side of the fence they stood on they all motivated us differently.

Today was a great day!!!

Day 60 - Trudy

DAY SIXTY:!!!!!!

Today was a great day.  We went to the gym and weighed in.  I was down another 4 pounds, yay me.  We went shopping at Sprouts for our meals on Day 61.  I am still a little nervous about eating but I am sure we will be okay.

Today's weight:  184 pounds; total loss of 41 pounds!!!

We Made it Bitch!!!

Day 59 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  One more day and then it is time to eat, lol.  I did my daycare pick-ups and drop-offs.  We didn't go to the gym today either but it's okay, we'll go tomorrow for sure because it is Day 60 and we must weight in!!!

Day 58 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  Today was the first day of taking the kids to school while Julie is gone.  Talon didn't go to school again today so I didn't have to come back to the house and wait to take him to the school.  I got to come back and come back to bed.  We didn't go to the gym today because we stayed with Talon because he was sick.

60 Day Juice Fast - Day 58 - Johnnie

Today was a great day.  Talon is home sick again today so we hung out with him a little.  Julie is on her trip to Arizona at a Spa Resort and Trudy is picking up the kids this week for Julie.

We had juice this morning for breakfast and pea soup for lunch, as usual, it was awesome.  I hope we continue to enjoy that as a we go back to regular food.

We need to go to Sprout's at some point soon to get our groceries for the upcoming food week.  That should prove interesting.  I can almost taste my Avocado!

60 Day Juice Fast - Day 57 - Johnnie

Today was a great day.  We went to the gym today and worked on core, strength and cardio.  We rode bikes for 5 miles.

After the gym we came back to the house and I helped Dave design and build wooden frames to set the jet skis on so we could get the trailer in the garage and strip it of all its parts so we can sand it down and prep it to paint.  Dave wants to paint the trailer with Rhino Liner paint.

We had Trud's squash soup for our mid-day meal and juice in the evening.

Day 57 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  We went to the gym, did chest, arms and 5 miles on the bike; it was a great workout.  When we got back Johnnie helped Dave build jet ski stands so that they can Rhino Liner the jet ski trailer.  The rest of the night we didn't do much.

Day 56 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  Lazy Sunday.  I did jump on the Trampoline with Talon and Taylor for a little while.  Then I sunbathed for a few hours.

60 Day Juice Fast - Day 56 - Johnnie

Today was a great day.  We spent some time with Dave and Julie.  Talon had his friend over still form last night and they spent most of the day on the trampoline.

Trudy and I hung out and had a lazy day today.

Cravings still seem to be tougher as we near the end.  It's funny that my cravings seem almost as bad now as when we first started.

I still have anxiety about going back to food, about over eating and about my results not being enough.  I know my weight loss to date is great.  I just want to look and see myself looking better; of course that involves a mental change also and those are the toughest changes.

60 Day Juice Fast - Day 60 - Johnnie

True Weight:  259

This is it!!!  The last day!!!  60 Days of Juicing.  60 days without a single solid bite of food.  60 days without a drink.  60 days without going out to eat, snacking or ordering a pizza (that is about to change!) Lol.

Man, today drug by slowly.  It is not so much that I want all kinds of food or that I have tons of cravings; it is more that I just want to chew my food, have a variety of flavors and so on.

All in all today was a great day and I am excited for tomorrow.  I am also crazy proud of us for having done this

This is a total weight loss of 53 pounds!!!

60 Day Juice Fast - Day 55 - Johnnie

Today was a good day, we took it easy.  Ran  few errands and hung out.  We have been reading the Chronicles of Prydain (a great series for all ages) and we are entering the 3rd of 5 books already.

Talon had Taylor stay over tonight.  They have been going all day.

My food cravings have returned with a vengeance!  It seems that perhaps my food baby is not dead yet.  Stubborn little bastard.

We had Trudy's pea soup (puree') for dinner and as always, it was delicious.  FYI, peas have a fairly high protein count so that is good for building muscles.

I also spent some time with just talon earlier today.  It was fun.  We went to a trading card store in Ft. Worth.  He got Pokemon cards and I got Magic cards.

We came back to the house and Julie had picked up his training wheels.  So, I spent a couple of hours helping him learn to ride his bike.  He is, like all kids at first, afraid to just let go and ride.  However, he was getting it and doing well.  The training wheels are meant for smaller kids though and bend if he puts too much pressure on them.  I will have to ask my Dad if he can make some heavy duty ones so Talon can relax and ride.

Day 55 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  We didn't do much today because it was Saturday.  Cravings are starting to comer back in the final 5 days.  I think that I will have a hold on it though.  Julie and I went and got a pedi this afternoon.  Johnnie was trying to help Talon learn how to ride his bike today, he is making progress but it is slow.

60 Day Juice Fast - Day 54 - Johnnie

Today was a good day.  I have been struggling all day today and not sure why.  My body temp was really low and I could not get warm.  I was cold to the core and felt simply run down.  I am not sure if this was some left over effect from the day before with the no juice workout fiasco or not.

All day was spent in the room pretty much due to my ill feelings and inability to maintain any sort of body temp.

We read this evening and cuddled under the blankets together.

We also talked more of the hot dog cart and are considering building our own.I will call Chris tomorrow and see if he would be willing to help me get it done.  That way we can build it when we go back home the last couple of weeks in March.

Day 54 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  We didn't go to the gym today because Johnnie wasn't feeling well.  We went to Wal-Mart to see how much the heart rate monitors were; we didn't end up buying them because we wanted to see if we could find them cheaper online. We laid low the rest of the day.

60 Day juice fast - Day 53 Johnnie

True weight - 264

Today was a great day.  Well, with one exception.  We went to the gym without eating anything this morning and worked as hard, if not harder, than we usually do.  OMG!  That was not wise.  I thought I was going to have to purge the weakness for sure.  It took almost an hour , after drinking juice, to calm my body down and stop the shakes.  My stomach hurt for another 3 or 4 hours after as well.

Note to self (and all others); eat before you go to the gym!

One week left and still lots of talk about the "what if," "what next," and so on.  I imagine this is to be expected.

I don't want this all to be just for me.  I hope we can inspire others to change their lives as well.  I want to start a blog or a website for people to follow and perhaps to join as well.  It would be a great thing to motivate others and to follow their stories as they get control of their lives back also.

Day 53 - Trudy

Today was a great day.  Today was weigh in day at the gym so we did it a little differently; we skipped the juice, weighed in and then worked out.  OMG! Bad idea; cause we worked out so hard with nothing but water in our bodies.  Not good, Johnnie almost puked and had the shakes.  We will never do that again.  Other than that the day went well.  I got the new camera in the mail today and packed up the old one and took it back it almost didn't work however.  I am happy it did.  I was another 5 pounds down when I weighed! Yay.  Getting closer.

Weight:  188 pounds!

Day 52 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  We didn't go to the gym today, no big deal.  We will go tomorrow because we have to weigh and then we'll be down to one week left, yay!  We talked a lot more about the hot dog cart.  Still trying to make it work.  I would love nothing more than to have both of us have our dream.  I will have my own daycare and Johnnie will have a hot dog cart that I can work with him on weekends.

60 day juice fast - Day 52 Johnnie

Happy Leap Year!  Not sure if this is an official "Happy" thing such as New Year, St. Patty's Day, etc. but we are going to make it happen as of now.

Today was a great day.  I feel great and am looking better.  I put on my white gym shorts today (cause they are sexy, lmao) and my black gym shirt and for the first time in a long time I didn't look like a distant cousin to Shamu, the killer whale!

Again, we stayed home from the gym today.  Both of us have been feeling a little run down and not 100%.  So, instead of making it worse we just took a break, forgave ourselves and moved on.  The gym will be there tomorrow.

Tomorrow is weight day so we need to be in the gym and getting busy.

Day 51 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  We didn't go to the gym we just were not feeling it.  I made squash soup tonight.  It was great; very garlicy, yum!    Today was the licensing hearing for Julie; Johnnie went with and I stayed here so someone could get the daycare kids  if the hearing ran too long.    Court didn't run long and they got back an hour before the kids needed picked up however; Julie, Susan, Shanna, and Annette went to the licensing office to try to get access to their kids' interview tapes.  I then picked up the kids and took them back to Vicky's.  The rest of the night was pretty laid back.  We watched some TV and read a book.  Overall, a great day.

60 Day juice fast - Day 51 Johnnie

Today was a good day.  We spent most of the day just enjoying one another's company.  We were not inclined to go to the gym today and so, with no regrets, we stayed home, watched a little TV, read a great deal, which was really nice and of course somehow we ended up staying up late as usual.

The clock really seems to be ticking away now; these last ten days seems as though they will fly bye in comparison to the first ten.  I am excited as well as continually nervous about what happens after.

Day 50 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  We went to the gym, did cardio and talked to a trainer about eating right and what to eat when we start again.  We just hung out the rest of the day while looking up things about food Johnnie found several pages of medical proof that soybeans are in fact, bad for you and cause a lot of terrible diseases, good thing he found out before we start eating again because in the O blood type diet you have lots of soy.

60 Day juice fast - Day 50 Johnnie

Today was great.  We went to the gym and met with Scott and Matt.  Most of the our time was spent with Scott.  He too pushed proteins, which is common for everyone it seems.  He did offer us a ton of knowledge, advice, suggestions and more.  All in all it was a very information session.

Like usual however, we left with tons of new data to research and learn about.  For example, we learned that Soy beans are not the health food we thought, no soy is.  It is toxic and can cause serious health issues!  We googled it and read dozens of articles.  It was shocking.  Not sure what the hell we are supposed to do for milk now since our "O" blood type says to avoid milk and to use soy, but now we find that soy can not only harm us but also our future children.

It is hard to believe that we are nearing the end.  Tomorrow we will be into the single digits for days left.  Soon it will be one week left and then done!  Crazy.  This creates a bit of anxiety for me.  Adding food back in and choices of food etc. is a little intimidating.  It is a bit like a recovering drunk going to work in a bar.  I hope my relationship with food has changed enough that I can make smart choices and also still enjoy things without over doing it.

Day 49 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  We didn't do much again today but we hung out with Dave and Julie.  We went to Home Depot with them to buy wood for Dave's jet ski project.  We spent more time tonight talking about the hot dog cart thing which I like; however, I am just nervous about spending our savings.

60 Day juice fast - Day 49 Johnnie

Today was a good day.  We just spent the day doing odds and ends things.  We made a trip with Dave and Julie to go to the Home Depot for wood to build Jet Ski stands with so that Dave and I can sand his trailer.  He wants to paint it with Rhino Liner.

Had a cigar and drank a little honey and ginger tea.  It was all good.

Tomorrow we meet with Scott and Matt at 24 hour fitness.  We also start our new schedule of 3 days cardio and 2 days weights.

60 Day juice fast - Day 48 - Johnnie

Today was awesome.  I woke up early and let Trud stay in bed sleeping.  I was going to go to the garage and have a cigar but instead I was feeling great and loaded with energy so I figured I would get on the treadmill.  I put on my headphones and listened to my Ranger cadences.  I was on the treadmill for like 45 minutes, half of which, I was running!!!!  No shit.  I haven't run for like 25 years or something.  It was awesome.  I actually enjoyed it and felt great after.

We continue to do research on ending our fast and how best to do it.  We are also discussing more long turn plans for eating and continuing our success.  I suppose we will continue to figure it out as we go.  I guess we will be our nest guinea pigs.

We have also discussed finding a way to use our journey to help others achieve their goals and dreams a swell.  I would enjoy doing that.

Day 47 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  We went to the gym and did some full body.  After talking to Matt for a while we decided that it might be best if we do cardio 3x a week and full body 2x a week to maximize weight loss.  I made green bean soup tonight which was okay.

60 Day juice fast - Day 47 - Johnnie

Today was a good day.  We went to the gym and worked full body.  The workout was tough but also seeming somewhat easier.  I was able to increase some weights as well as some reps on others.

We also met with Matt today, the guy who signed us up.  We explained that with so few days to go we wanted to know how to best use our time in the gym.  He suggested 3 days a week of cardio focused work and 2 days a week of muscle work.  He also mentioned getting us a meeting with a trainer named Scott because he is knowledgeable and has a great deal of diet and other experiences.

Day 48 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  I didn't do much of anything just hung out with Johnnie which was great.  We talked a lot about the hot dog cart and are trying to figure out how to make it work.

60 Day juice fast - Day 46 - Johnnie

True Weight:  269.5 !!!

Today was a great day.  We went easy today.  I was still pretty sore from the full body workout so we hit the gym and used the hot tub, steam room and sauna.  Felt great after leaving there.

Met again with Matt today from 24 hour fitness and told him how we were doing.  He noticed our energy levels seem way up.

We told him we had two weeks left and wanted to end with a big bang on numbers; he very cooly offered to meet with us tomorrow for a half an hour to discuss our options.  That should be great.

More roasted butternut squash and garlic tonight, delicious as usual.  More discussions about how we plan to phase food back in.  Originally we were going to start eating for our blood type right out of the gate; however, additional research has shown this to be a rather foolish idea.  So, we will slowly introduce foods back into the body starting with softer items and working up.  I am having a freakin' avocado first thing Friday morning on the 9th and Trud is having a vine ripened tomato.  We will juice later then go from there with celery and nut butter, etc.

Day 46 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  Today we woke up at 10am which is much earlier than I had been getting up lately.  We had our breakfast and pills and then headed to the gym to do hot tub and steam room time oh, and to weight too.  I weighed before going into the hot tub.  I was down another 4 lbs.  It's not a huge number; however, it is still losing so I am happy.

Total Weight:  193 pounds

Day 45 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  I slept in a little late however no biggie.  We did not win the jackpot last night however we will I believe it with all my heart.  We went to the gym and did full body, it was another good workout.  We pushed ourselves really hard.  Tomorrow is the start of the last 14 days, yeah!  I also went to Ross today and bought 2 long dresses, both dresses are smaller than what I have worn for years and yet fit great!!!

60 Day Juice Fast - Day 45 - Johnnie

Today was a great day.  We went to the gym today and did full body.  We worked hard and I was sore as hell later today.  I need to stretch more after working out and not just before.

I like when we work hard and I can feel my strength increasing and my muscles growing.  My triceps are getting noticeably bigger and I can see results in my legs too.

We had Trudy's roasted squash and garlic puree this evening and it was incredible, as always.  We have been watching "The Buried Life" an awesome documentary on Netflix which was an MTV show at one point.

Woke up early today with a voice in my ear that said "Wake up, you have won millions and need to do something with it." We didn't win however today but I believe the universe is preparing me for when I do win.  Because I am wealthy and money comes to me easy and often.

PS.  More great sex today! I love being healthier!!!

60 Day Juice Fast - Johnnie Day 44

Today was a great day, we mixed things up a bit and did our cardio at home.  Dave and Julie have a bunch of exercise stuff lying around so we decided to take it all for a test drive.

We used the treadmill, jumped rope (that was tougher than when I was a kid),did planks, used the balance ball, punching bag (legs and arms) and much more.  We worked hard and maybe harder because there was little social fear involved with trying the various exercises outside of the gym.

We had Trudy's pureed pea soup for dinner and it was awesome as usual.  We also bought our mega millions tickets because we will be wealthy and money comes to me easy and often.

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Day 44 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  We worked out at Dave and Julie's today instead of going to the gym.  For our workout we did some jump rope, punching bag, treadmill time and a few other things, it was a hard workout but it felt great.  We had pea soup tonight for dinner.  We also bought our mega millions tonight which we are gonna win, go us!

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60 Day juice fast - Johnnie Day 43

Today was a good day.  I didn't have to do much and wasn't feeling the gym today so I passed on going.  I ran Dave to the Army Navy store so he could get some pants for work.

Today was sort of a mental recovery day from the all day arguing with Trudy the day before.  I am not even sure why we kept arguing but it wouldn't end.  Maybe we are getting cabin fever or end of juicing frustrations or something.

We both apologized and put it behind us.  No matter what we love each other more than anything.

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Trudy - Day 43

Today I woke up (if you call it that) at 6:30am after going to bed at a little after 3am.  I went to Vicky's with Julie.  I was there with her until a little after 1pm.  Johnnie and I talked and made up and then watched some TV.  Johnnie played his game while I cooked dinner (liquefied peas).  We ate at 5pm and then watched a movie.  Overall today was a good day.

Trudy - Day 42

The early part of the day was good; however, the evening did not go so well.  We went to a few stores with Dave and Julie then came back when Julie, Vicky and I went and got our nails done.  After coming home the evening went to hell because I was being a bitch.  The evening ended with us not talking, not touching or anything else. I felt so terrible for everything that happened.

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60 Day Juice Fast - Johnnie Day 42

Today has been an up and down day.  Started off great; we went out with Dave and Julie and went to James Avery where we were all having a good time.  My plan was to come home and play.  Somewhere in between being out and coming home Trudy had made some comments and talked over me several times.  I was annoyed and when I mentioned it a large fight erupted.

The fight lasted for an hour or two.  We talked it down and then less than an hour later it exploded twice as bad.  That went on for hours and ended with both of us being hurt and feeling frustrated.  We went to bed that way which is a foolish thing to do.  Neither of us slept well and Trudy had to leave before I got up so we won't see each other most of tomorrow either.

Day 41 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  I went to the Grapevine Mall to do some window shopping.  I am really proud because before juicing I was wearing a size 18 and today I was fitting a size 14 so I am down 2 dress sizes for instance XL is a little small but The next size up is too big.  We had low sodium V8 spicy hot and it did not taste good warm at all, very bland.

60 Day Juice Fast - Johnnie day 41

Today was a great day. It has been raining like crazy outside and a bit colder than we have become used to.

Cravings are all but gone now but the desire to eat and think of foods is still there.  We spend much of our time talking about what we want to eat and when.  We also worry about over eating again and possibly undoing all the hard work and sacrifice we have done to this point.

I played my game for a while and Trud went to the mall.  She spent a good deal of time there and I think she enjoyed it very much.  She got her nails done and they look cute.

60 Day Juice Fast - Johnnie day 40

Today was a great day.  Worked the full body at the gym today and was feeling it very well.  My arms are growing and my overall strength is coming back.  Each day I feel stronger and better.  As an added bonus our sex life has picked up as well!  Increased stamina, desire and confidence have all been bonus side effects of eating healthier and loosing weight.  Woo Hoo!

Visited with Julie for a bit today and Dave then decided to hang in our room and watch a couple movies.  Between movies we entertained ourselves, adult style! Lol.  I can't wait till I reach my target weight, I'll never get anything done!

Day 40 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  We went to the gym, worked our butts off.  Then we went and did the bank thing.  We got 10 more Powerball plus we got power play, the winners are worth more.  We had sex two days in a row, yay! Another great thing about getting healthier.  We have the winning Powerball ticket I think it, I know it and I believe it.

Day 39 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  We didn't get the jackpot lastnight however we'll keep playing and we'll win a jackpot soon.  Johnnie and I will be the first ones in Texas to win.  I wasn't really feeling going to the gym today however we needed to so that we could weigh; I wasn't feeling the gym because I feel like I am getting a little sick.  I sat in the pool and the hot tub today and I was down another pound, not a huge amount but it is still going down so I am happy I will reach my goal of 175 pounds.

I weighed in today at 197 lbs.

60 Day Juice Fast - Johnnie day 39

Today was a good day.  No real cravings.  Trudy's soup creations are making the last part of this much easier.  She cooked the pea soup longer today for lunch and it really broke the peas down more which liquified everything and made it even more delicious.

Tonight we had a carrot & garlic soup.  It was good as well.  The carrot flavor was very strong but I enjoy carrots and eating a warm meal helps.

The gym was just some light cardio today followed by some hot tub and steam room time.

Down to 272 today, that is a 40lb weight loss so far!

Johnnie - 60 Day Juice Fast - Day 38

OMG!  I was not feeling the gym today.  Not sure why.  I just wasn't and it made my work-out very tough!  Being physically lazy had in turn made me mentally lazy. Each rep seemed harder.  Each weight heavier.  I got through, did my full body as expected and even rode 5 miles on the bike in roughly 15 minutes but the day was tough.

Trudy made pea soup tonight.  Much like the squash , it was delicious and great to have.  It was somewhat thicker however and we are discussing some ways to make it a bit more liquified.

Tomorrow means only 3 weeks left! I am pretty damn excited.

Day 38 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  We went to the gym and did full body.  We went and bought some Powerball tickets, we are so gonna win.  Powerball tickets have doubled in price now that Texas is in on it, lol.  We had pea soup tonight; it was ok but it needed to be cooked longer to break down the peas but other than that it was good.

Day 37 - Trudy

Today was a good day. I must have worked out really hard yesterday 'case I could feel it in places I didn't even know I had muscles.  We didn't go to the gym today, instead we just hung out.  Today is Valentine's day, big whoop; needless to say Johnnie and I never really celebrate this.  We did decide on Valentine's days to come that we would have one year Johnnie make a special meal and then the next year I would make a special meal and so on.  Johnnie will start our new Valentine's day tradition.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 37

Valentine's day, another Hallmark Holiday . . . pfffft.  I love my wife to death, I am blessed to have her and rather than tell her once per year or give her token gifts on one day I would rather tell her daily, give to her everytime I can and hopefully show her how special she is to me everyday not just one.

Today was a fairly laid back day.  No real struggles with cravings or anything.  Kinda wish the days would pass faster but this too is part of the whole process, patience . . . . "Yeah, yeah, yeah; how long will that take!" Lol.

Day 36 - Trudy

Today was a great day.  I woke up at 6:45 am and had a text from Vicky saying Sam was sick so I didn't need to take her to school.  I got ready, went downstairs and sat with Dave, Talon, Taylor and Dylan till it was time to take them to school and then went to Vicky's.  I helped Vicky do Valentine's day projects with the kids, it was fun and the kids had fun too.  Around 11am I left Vicky's and came back to Dave and Julie's.  Johnnie and I had some juice and then went to the gym.  I felt great and my workout was great too. After the gym we came back to the house and then I went to get the kids from school.  I dropped Talon and Taylor off at Dave and Julie's and then took Dylan to Vicky's.  On the way back form Vicky's I went to the supermarket; I got squash and a bulb of garlic and some thyme so I could make soup, it was fantastic.  I weighed myself at the gym and was so happy!  I am now 198 lbs, Yeah!!!!

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 36

Today has been a good day.  We went back to the gym after a few days off.  It was nice to get back and work the body once again.  Tonight Trud made us a warm meal!  We ate soup. Well, sort of soup.  She blended a squash and garlic with thyme after roasting them, thinned it all down with some water and we ate it like soup! It was freaking delicious.

We were both amazed at how full we were after only a half a bowl of it.  Also, there is more!  Yeah, another real dinner!!!

I am tired today and should probably go to bed early even though I know I will not sleep well because Trud has to go get Julie from the airport at like 11:00pm or something.  I never sleep well without her so even if I try I might find myself just waiting for her to return anyway.

I weighed myself today, a day ahead of schedule, I am down to 274!  Trudy broke the 200 barrier and was very excited!  I am WAY proud of her.

Day 35 - Trudy

Today was a good day. We woke up at 10:30 so that we could go look at a house.  As soon as we walked in I knew that we didn't and wouldn't want the house; it was scary.  Haha.  We didn't do much the rest of the night, however, we did watch a movie called "the Secret," it was a great movie about being the Master of your own destiny.  I am going to do what it takes for me to change my stars.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 35

Today was a good day. We didn't do as much but chilled and watched some movies.  The last of which was called "The Secret," a documentary by yet another Australian, this one was about the power of affirmations or positive thinking.  It spoke of drawing things to you either positively or negatively.  They say that the powers that be and the most amazing people have always known this.  That if you want something, you must see it, feel it, crave it, taste or touch it and the universe will grant it to you.  Of course on the flip side, seeing yourself a failure or unlucky will also cause the universe to grant that to you as well!  The documentary was pretty powerful and caused both of us to consider where we are in life and what we have been asking the universe for in our own way.  We realized that we need to work on that, a bit; lol.

Day 34 - Trudy

Today was a good day. Johnnie and I woke up about 11am, had some juice then went to the cigar shop so Johnnie could get some more cigars. We came back from the cigar shop and then I went to the nail salon, I got a mani and a pedi, pink with white polka dots.  It was nice.  I have got to do this for myself more often.  While sitting around watching movies I found myself wanting pizza really bad. But we didn't cave, yeah for us! Good day overall.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 34

Today was another great day. A lazy day. Played my game, went to the cigar shop and this was the actual day Trudy got her nails done not on the 9th as I wrote there. This is why I need to write in this damn thing daily. We struggled today and talked of how bad we really wanted a pizza! That was tough and I think it almost overtook both of us. I know it did me.  Probably one of my worst craving days and funny that it would come this late in the game.

Day 33 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  I got up at 6:40am, got ready, went to Vicky's, picked up Sam, took her to school, came back, got Talon, took him to school and then finally came back to the house.  Johnnie and I hung out and talked for a bit then I decided that I was going to take a nap.  We woke up around 12:45.  Johnnie and I hung out for a while longer and then it was time to get the kids.  Johnnie went with me again today.  We didn't go to the gym today either, we just watched movies and hung out.  Overall, it was a good day.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 33

Today was another good day.  After Trud got back form taking the kids to school she came back up to lay down for a bit more.  I wanted to cuddle her so I laid next to her and we slept like babies until 1:30pm (these late nights have got to end, lol) when it was time to go get the kiddos again.  We watched some things and then we decided to not go to the gym this evening.  We also decided to be ok with that as well.  We need to learn to give ourselves permission to not be so rigid and down on ourselves.  We are making drastic changes and sacrificing a great deal.  A missed trip or two to the gym will certainly not be the end of all ends.

Day 32 - Trudy

Today was an ok day.  I woke up at 6am with a headache.  I didn't have to go get any kids until 7am so I was up for an hour for nothing.  I got back to Dave and Julie's house at about 8:15am.  I didn't want to wake Johnnie so I laid on the couch downstairs.  Johnnie woke up and texted me around 11am, he was asking me where I was because he missed me.  I came upstairs and we laid together for a while and then decided it was time to get up. We had some juice then went to Wal-Mart to pick up a money gram.  We had time to kill so we went and got a house key made. Johnnie went with me to pick up the kids form school.  We went shopping for more fruit and then chilled the rest of the evening.  No cardio today but that's ok, one day is probably no big deal.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 32

Today was a good day.  We skipped the gym but ran some errands.  We went to Wal-Mart and picked up our money from Bob.  Trudy and I went to go pick up the daycare kids.  We got Ashton first.  She is a funny kid.  I like having her around.  She can be very witty and always cheerful.  We returned back to the house  and I headed to our room to play my game a little and Trud went to get her nails done; she needs to spoil herself more I think because it makes her very happy and I love her being happy.

Day 31 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  It was a full body day today.  We tried a few different things today and pushed ourselves really hard.  I helped Julie pack so she could go to California tomorrow.  I can't believe someone could need so much stuff for a 5 day trip, OMG.  Lol.  I am going to bed early tonight because I have to be up early in the morning to do Julie's school runs while she is gone.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 31

Finally on the downward side of this.  Getting pumped now.  60 days seems way more attainable after crossing the hump.  That 30 day mark was my food baby's last cry for survival I think; until that point he had a small trace of hope.  Well, no more you porky little bastard! Good riddance.

Full body today at the gym.  We mixed it up a little  and added some new things to the routine just to keep it fresh.  We worked hard though and are completely spent.  A good spent though.  I feel myself getting stronger and my muscles more developed.

Trudy - Day 30

Today was a good day.  So, we made it to day 30, that is 30 more days to go; can't wait for it to be over.  We weighed ourselves today and I am 3 lbs away from being under 200 pounds.  I can't wait for that to happen.  I still kinda look fat in pictures and in the mirror, my belly is still fat but all together I am slimming down.  I do sometimes wonder to myself what aren't we doing right in order to have the super awesome weight loss like Joe Cross and Phil from the show?  I feel bad for my husband because I know he feels like what he has lost isn't good enough.  I think he looks great and am proud of any weight he has lost.  We did our cardio today in the form of swimming.  A few days ago I was reading that Vitamin D3 helps with losing belly fat so we went and bought some vitamins and we'll see what happens.

Today's Weight:  203 lbs

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 30

New Weight:  282

Well, here it is; day 30!  30 days without one single bite of food.  Still seems weird when I think about it. I am happy to be here, proud of both of us and desperate for it all to be done with!  I want solid food in a bad way. 

Trudy is on track to make her goal and is looking even more amazing which seems impossible that she could look even better and yet she does.  I wish I was losing more, as it is now I am on track to lose about 70 pounds; which is great.  However, me being the go big or go home guy I would love to hit that 100 pound mark!  Lol.  We also started taking Vitamin D3 and Calcium supplements which are supposed to aid in weight loss, especially belly fat according to some new research.  We are taking 1000 IU's per day right now and plan to do this  for a week to see if weight loss improves with the supplements or stays the same.

Worked out today, swam laps and enjoyed the hot tub..  Tomorrow is another full body day.  I wonder if this is showing results as far as the scale is concerned due to the possible muscle gain?  Perhaps  just hardcore cardio is the way to go.

Trudy - Day 29

Today was a good day.  We woke up at 10am, however I was still very tired because we didn't go to bed until 2am and I had a lot of trouble falling asleep.  Tomorrow is day 30, so exciting because now we can start counting down days, yeah.  Can't wait to start eating again.  I have lots of ideas for new inventive foods like pulled pork sushi rolls, cheese burger sushi rolls, smoked mac and cheese and so much more.  I don't want to eat unhealthy anymore but if I do have something bad for me I will just make sure that I eat way less of it.  I do worry about over eating again but hopefully my stomach has shrunk and my body tells me to stop eating.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 29

Today we did a full body work out.  It was tough but not terrible.  Monday always seems a little tough after the two days off.  We have been having a lot of conversations about eating something after the 30 day mark.  I said I want an avocado very badly and Trudy wants a tomato; although secretly I think she wants to go back to eating but thinks she will disappoint me.  I have told her several times I would think no less of her if she eats one thing or stops juicing all together after day 30 and I hope she knows that I mean it.  30 days is a huge accomplishment especially for a couple of food junkies like ourselves.

I, on the other hand, committed to 60 days and no matter how bad  I want food, because I do, I know that I must see this through.  This is about the journey as much as it is about the goal.  Proving I can do this, showing all my doubters that I can go the full 60 and trust me, there are a lot of doubters that I can pull this off.

One more day and then the countdown begins!  Day 60 bitches! Just around the corner.

Day 28 - Trudy

Today was a good day. I woke up really late and I just kinda felt lazy. Julie told me that we were all invited to Ernie and Shanna's to watch the Super Bowl. Then, she proceeded to tell me that they were gonna have Cheesy Dip, Potato Salad, 7 Layer Dip, and Brisket; ughhh, not fair! I helped Julie make the 7 layer dip. The Brisket smelled amazing. Everyone was very polite not to sit right next to us and eat. We sat there for like 4 hours and didn't break. We are very strong! I knew we could do it.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 28

OMG! I completely spaced that today was, of all food days, Super Bowl Sunday! Ernie ans Shanna invited us over to their place with Dave and Julie. Of course Ernie made Cheesy Dip and smoked a 20 lb brisket! There was 7 layer dip and more.

It really sucked not eating all those things that I love, however, the others there were nice enough to not stand right next to us while they ate it.  The game, NY Giants vs NE Patriots was a great back and forth game and a lot of fun to watch even though I don't care for either team. ( Go Seahawks!)

The gym is tomorrow! I am kinda looking forward to it. We nave also decided to maybe add in Vitamin D3 and Calcium supplements as we have read they are substantial weight loss aides, especially for belly fat.

Day 27 - Trudy

Today was a good day. We didn't do much because today is Saturday and we take Saturday and Sunday off. I talked to my Brother today, not quite sure how I feel about that but whatever. My Brother told me that he thinks my Mom might die soon and to be honest I don't think I really care because sh is a mean, ugly, hateful person to me.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 27

Saturday, and as agreed, our first day of a 2 day rest for all our hard sork during the week. I feel a little guilty not doing something but thisrocess is about making a realistic and manageable lifestyle change and also to stop beating ,yself up for all the tiny details. Hard work deserves a reward and rewarding myself, especially with something other than food, is perfectly ok. Perhaps on the last 30 days I will make sire I get some cardio boosting activities in, at least on Saturdays.

Talked to Bubba (my middle son who is a Marine Corps Tanker) today, told him about the juicing thing and he said he was proud of us! That made me feel really good.  He also told us that Anthony ( my youngest son) has another girl pregnant! Grand kid number two I guess. I don't suppose I will get to see this one either.

Day 26 - Trudy

Today was a good day. The work-out was harx today because I was dehydrated an I could feel it, ughh it sucked. I will be drinking more water every day so that I don't feel like that ever again. We didn't do much the rest of the day besides watch a few movies that have been on our netflix forever. They were good movies.

60 Day juice fast- Johnnie day 26

Full body workout at the gym today. We even added a couple of new machines and made sure we pushed ourselves to the max. We are not hurting ourselves but are making sure that our muscles are exhausted and that each trip to the gym is worth the time and effort we are taking to be there. I got on the scale, again, and although down a few more pounds I was disappointed to not see great results. I know every little bit helps but it seems so slow going for the amount of sacrifice I seem to be putting in.

As we approach day 30 though I keep telling Trudy and reminding myself that not only is that the half way point but it is also the point at which we no longer have to count up! Instead of saying we are 10 days in or 15 days or whatever, we will finally be able to start counting down! 30,29,28 ... 15,10, done! I cannot wait . As day 30 nears day 60 seems more attainable.

Trudy - day 25

Today was a good day. We did laps in the pool for our cardio. Dave and Julie grilled steaks tonight, Johnnie and I were sitting outside while they were cooking. OMFG, they smelled so good I wanted one so bad, Johnnie and I went upstairs before they took them off the grill because we were already so tempted with the smell.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 25

Today we woke up and headed for the gym to do cardio. Rather than walking to nowhere on the treadmill we decided to swim laps instead. I love the water and love being in the pool although I never take my shirt off out of disgust with my appearance ( I hope to change that someday). I did forget however, exactly how hard it is to swim laps for exercise rather than just playing around in the pool. I think I did well for the first time back at it but I do know that I have room for growth. I would like to get to at least 50 laps per session.

Tonight Dave and Julie cooked steaks for dinner. That has probably been the worst temptation yet! OMG! I wanted to eat it right off the damn grill.

Trudy - day 24

Today was a good day. We went to the gym earlier so that it wasn't as busy. Louie went to the groomer while we worked out, by the time we were done working out he was ready to be picked up.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 24

Went to the gym early today, or earlier and getting in was much easier. We did a full body workout and made sure we pushed ourselves to give 100% and to work each muscle fully. I think we were both shot at the end of the session which ran about 2 hours but it was the kind of beat where you know you have worked hard.

We dropped Louie off at the groomer before the gym and picked him up after. The rest of the evening we relaxed and watched movies.

Day 23 - Trudy

Today was a good day, we tried to go to the gym at night again but it was packed, again. So, we came back to the house, dropped off the truck and walked to the walking trail, around it and back.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 23

One more week till day 30, the mid-way point. We skipped cardio at the gym today because it was packed. So instead we drove back to Dave and Julie's and then we walked from their house to the walking trail and park, around the lake and back, probably about 2 miles or so in all. It felt good for my body and helped keep me from getting too stiff.

Day 22 - Trudy

Today was a good day. We went to court with Dave and Julie. Nothing really happened so more waiting. At around 7pm we decided to go to the gym, when we arrived it was packed so we drove to the walking trail. We walked and did exercises for an hour and headed back to the gym so that we could do arms. We worked out at the gym for another hour and a half. It fealt good to work out for that long, it was hard, but fealt good.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 22

We changed the room yesterday and it feels much more homey. Today we went to court with Dave and Julie for Dave's thing. Postponed again and another offer of yet a lesser charge. We juiced as usual but had some Naked juice in the morning due to time constraints from court. I didn't sleep well at all and have felt "off" most of the day. Total body workout at the gym. It was crazy busy but we got in a good exercise session and worked our bodies completely. I wasn't as stiff as I thought I would be which is a good thing. I am way down on my juice intake however and really noticed it after our workout. My stomach was cramping and uncomfortable. I even developed a heartburn of sorts. Eventually I got some juice in me and began to feel better.

Day 21 - Trudy

Today was a good day. We slept in really late due to the fact that we didn't go to bed until around 5:30am. Johnnie helped Dave and Julie juice some fruits so that they didn't go to waste. I vacuumed the bedroom and then decided that I wanted the room changed around so Johnnie helped me with that. It looks much better. We have to get up early tomorrow to go to court with Dave and Julie, hope all goes well and maybe everything could be done with. That would be good.

60 day juice fast - Johnnie day 21

3 weeks!!! Who would have thought? It is still hard to believe that is has been 3 weeks since either of us has chewed a bite of any food. Now my sights are set on day 30! The half way point. I am excited. We have debated eating solid food. I want an avocado really bad and Trudy wants a tomato. Not sure if we will but it is still fun to think of doing.

Day 20 - Trudy

Today was a good day. For most of the day we just lounged around then tonight, around 10pm, Julie, Shana and I went to a gay bar to see a drag show for Julie's friend, Susan's birthday party. Julie and Shana drank beer and I had water, it feels very weird going out to a dance club/bar and not drinking. I find it a little hard for me to dance and be social when I am not drinking but I feel like I did okay and I had fun so that is all that matters. The drag show was a blast and I would love to do ot again.

60 day juice fast - Johnnie day 20

We decided to take two days off per week then hit the total body Mon, Wed, and Fri while doing mostly cardio the rest of the week plus some cardio on each of the other days too. I got to be lazy today and play my game most of today. Trudy went to a drag show with Julie, Shanna and some friends.

Food cravings have really been non existent. I do think of what i will enjoy eating when we can eat again but it doesn't drive me crazy.

Day 19 - Trudy

Today was a good day. We went shopping again today, Johnnie got some new shoes and some workout shorts. I got a few bras and 2 more workout outfits. We went to the gym and did some cardio on the treadmills, swam in the pool, soaked in the bot tub and Johnnie sat in the steam room for a bit. We planned that we would go to the gym five days a week and then take two off. Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be full body with Tuesday and Thursday being cardio. We also decided that we would go at night because that way we would take the temptation of our friends eating dinner off the table.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 19

Went out today and shopped. I got some new lighter shoes and we went to 24 hour fitness, we walked the treadmills. I did the hill program, that was a tough workout. After cardio we went to the pool/hot tub and then I spent some time in the wet sauna. I really enjoyed the experience, Trudy even ran some and looked very sexy doing so! Yum.

Day 18 - Trudy

Today was our fitness assessment at 24 hour fitness, we worked out for about a half an hour. I feel like we did well. After the gym we went and played tennis, wow, do i need more practice. It was still fun.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 18

Worked with our trainer today for about a half an hour then got the 24 hour fitness trainer pitch, of course! I get that they have to make money but why jump on you right out of the gate? I mean the secret to me getting thinner does not tak a PhD to figure out. Step one, start eating for one person. Step two, get off my fat ass and start moving! End of story and very uncomplicated, ughhhhhh! Writing upside down and in bed not the very best for penmanship. Dave is trying to juice and mix in a meal per day, i could not do this because my old habits would just come back too fast. Hope he can handle it.

Day 17 - Trudy

Today was a good day for Johnnie and I. Dave is struggling and has decided to go back to eating one meal a day. I hope he can find a balance between eating and juicing. Today Johnnie and I joined 24 hour fitness, yeahhhh! I am so excited.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 17

Went and toured the 24 hour fitness today and signed up. It is time to take this to the next level. We are excited and the facility is nice. Plus there are normal people there working out not just Barbie dolls and meatheads! Dave has stopped juicing full time and has decided to eat just one meal per day. I don't want to influence his position in any way I just hope he can stay away from those old habits as he continues. With his stress level and such he could be a ticking time bomb for health issues. It would be a shame for him to literally end up eating himself to death. I would like to keep my friend around for many years to come.

Day 16 - Trudy

Overall today was a good day. Dave came home from work complaining about feeling like shit because of juicing, we gave him some words of encouragement and he said that he would see how he felt tomorrow.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 16

Dave is struggling with the juicing just like we were. It was funny that he made the exact same comment both Trudy and I did about wishing we could just eat our vegetables. Hope he makes it. I think he can if he can just get past the first week.

Day 15 - Trudy

Today was a good day, although we didn't do much. Just hung out is all.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 15

Talked about possibly joining 24 hour fitness since it is so close to Dave and Julie's house. We can gp for less than $30 a month which seems trivial compared to the benefits. Plus they have a pool, sauna and hot tub!!! Hell' we spent $90 a night just to enjoy these things at a hotel.

Day 14 - Trudy

Today Dave started juicing as well. I hope he is able to have good results and that his family will help support him, support is such a big part of this as I am not sure I could do this without Johnnie's support. It was a good day for me.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 14

No real cravings so to speak. Variety is still an issue, was hoping for plumbs and peaches but they appear to be out of season and not available. Oh well.

Day 13 - Trudy

Today was a good day. We got stuff for tennis and workout clothes. I got a large top instead of an extra large, so proud of myself.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 13

Today we went out and bought some tennis rackets and balls so we can get out and enjoy the nice weather while also getting some exercise and hopefully some extra gains in the weight loss coloumn! We have also enjoyed a lay day of juicing, being together and watching Man V Food on the Food Network. That which does not kill you only makes us stronger! Right? My plan was to get on the scale tomorrow and see where I am at after two weeks of juicing. Then add 2 hours of exercise in per day for the next 2 weeks and see if my weight loss from the second 2 weeks is substantially different from the first two weeks.

Day 12 - Trudy

Today was a good day. We went fruit and veggie shopping at a new place called Sprouts, it was awesome and when we are eating again I will buy stuff from there. I was so excited to see that the company that makes our bread now makes tortillas; tacos, burritos, quesadillas are back on the menu! Yeahhhhhh.

60 Day Juice Fast - Johnnie Day 12

Dave has been asking a lot about juicing and he expressed his frustrations over his own weight issues as well. Later in the day he decided that he too will start juicing this Sunday. I am happy we have helped someone else to take this challenge and begin a path to a healthier lifestyle. We have shared as much info as we can and are hopeful that Dave will be able to male it on this journey and getstrong results. A group came over for dinner tonight and I found it a little tough not to be part of the social aspect of the meal.

Day 11 - Trudy

Today was rough I still struggled with wanting food and quitting. Johnnie said that he would support whatever I chose to do, I chose not to quit.

60 Day Juice Fast - Johnnie Day 11

we are a little concerned that we have become to reliant on the bare naked juices and so we went to the farmers market to get some fresh items to juice. We spent about $40 and got some organic items that should juice well.

Dave and Julie were concerned about eating around us and we assured them that they did not have to worry we were, and are, doing fine and watching others enjoy food actually alleviated some of the temptation from food.

Day 10 - Trudy

The day started out pretty good, I was in a decent mood. Today was weigh in day and I was excited to see how much weight I had lost. I was also happy because we were arriving back at Dave and Julie's down in TX. Around the time to way in I made the comment that if I didn't lose 10 or more pounds that I was quitting, I stepped on the scale and was so pissed. I said that's it, I'm eating, I give up. I was only down 8 pounds and I was not happy. Johnnie talked some sense into meand I decided not to quit. I realized that 8 lbs every 10 days for 60 days would be 48 pounds lost and I would reach my goal and that makes me happier.

Day 10 Weight: 217

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 10

Drove about 10 hours to Watauga, TX to stay with Dave and Julie Zant. Road temptations were still very tough. We arrived around 7 or 8pm and settled in then discussed our juicing with Dave and Julie, finally we got on the scale for the first time in ten days. I am down to 297!!! Below 300!!! Thank God. 17 pounds down and about 80 to go. Lol. Trudy has lost 8 pounds and was really frustrated. She wanted greater results and now spoke of ordering a pizza. We talked quite a bit about where she was and where she wanted to be. She soon realized that at her current rate of weight loss she will hit her goal weight loss by the end of the 60 days. I think that helped her feel better. I am very proud of her for even doing the ten days. It has not been easy.

Day 10 weight: 297

Day 9 - Trudy

Today didn't start out rough however, after all day in the car and getting to Council Bluffs at 5pm on a Tuesday I had only one thing on my mind; Taco Tuesday! Taco Tuesday has been our food tradition whenever we are in Council Bluffs for over two years.  It was very rough for me because they are so good and the portions are big. By far one of my favorite foods on Tuesday in Council Bluffs.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 9

Stopped at the hotel lastnight at about 7 or 8pm. Being on the road is a horrible temptation! We eat a ton when we travel as we can now tell by the never ending temptations we face at every gas station. With every billboard sign and so on. Things we used to do as second nature just keep popping up over and over. Ughhh! Made it back into town (Council Bluffs, IA) just in time to get to the hotel and to go to lodge. Today is also Taco Tuesday at the bar. Sad! After lodge we went out for fourth degree (the bar). I ordered a shot of Jack on the rocks and could not get half of it down, normally i drink 3 triples. My original plan was to taste the drink then spit it out, however, we are so far under calories that one drink didn't seem so bad. The fact that it took two of us to finish one shot is astounding. In bed by 1 am for our drive to Texas tomorrow.

Day 8 - Trudy

Today was tough because we were driving 1/3 of our 36 hour trip. I never realized how much food is a part traveling. You get bombarded with signs for restaurants and even when you stop for gas and bathrooms you get bombarded with chips, candy, soda and more in the gas stations.  It was rough because I am used to getting something to eat or drink every time we stop.

60 day juice fast - Johnnie day 8

Woke up at 6am to begin our trip.  On the road by 7am. We will be attempting to make the juicing easier by using Naked brand juices - they appear to be all natural with no added crap, no preservatives etc. The flavors are good and the bottles filling.

Day 7 - Trudy

Today was hard because all that we are doing is sitting around our freezing house waiting forpeople to come look at it and hopefully buy it; that however, did not happen. We instead got stood up. No real food issues.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 7

Today we were supposed to meet with a buyer for the house. However, they did not show. We are growing tired of Maine, Mainers, this house and so on. Not having the habitual comfort of food to "ease" away these frustrations is all new to both pf us. We have spent most of the day and night cuddled on the couch trying to stay warm. The plan is to leave tomorrow for warmer weather back with Dave and Julie in Texas where it is in the 60's today. Early to bed so that we can get up and get out of here that much faster.

Day 6 - Trudy

Today was a bad day because when we left Bob and Jess' house we got to our house and found that the water lines had broke and flooded our basement. I was so upset and just wanted to eat whatever I could get my hands on that might make me feel better, but there was no time for that. It was freezing out and we needed to get that water out of the basement A.S.A.P. Not to mention that we have someone coming to see the house tomorrow. 9 hours later the basement was pumped out and it was clean-up time. Other than that, no real food issues.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 6

Awesome! We arrived at our house in Maine to the sound of running water!!!! Two pipes had burst in the kitchen at some unknown point and proceeded to flood the basement knee deep in freezing cold water. Wait, it gets better though. We own half of a duplex which means we also flooded our neighbors basement too!!!!!!! Over three feet of water total had it all been in ours and our basement is roughly 16' x 40' feet!!!!!!! Needless to say for most of the night food was of no concern. We had to find a pump and keep pumping the basement while also trying to stay warm with no heating oil and only a pellet stove for warmth on a 9 degree night. The pumping (the neighbor used one also) took almost ten hours to be done. After it was done though I have never wanted a pizza and a drink so damn bad in my life!!

Day 5 - Trudy

Today was a good day. Today we watched a movie about how changing your diet can cure illnesses. The movie also talked about MSG and what it does to your body. I can't beleive all of what I saw in the movie, no wonder people all over the worl are fat and sick. Food is killing us! Our own governments know that foods and the way in which they are made is doing this and yet they refuse to do anything about it due mostly to the fact that keeping people fat and sick is big business.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 5

Today was not so bad at all. We watched more food network! Lol.  have had a slight numbness on the left side of my face for most of the day. I soaked in the tub but that didn't give any relief. I finally took some excederin, also tried to remember to drink more water today. I need to get better about that as I have started to notice some minor cramping on and off. These days just seem to be going particularly slow. Day 60 seems like it might as well be day 360!

Day 4 - Trudy

Today was a good day.  It snowed all day so we couldn't really do much.  The cravings are starting to go away; now seeing food or smelling it doesn't effect me.  I would love to eat real food but I don't have to.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 4

Watched lots of food network today; wasn't so bad.  Watching did little to strengthen the urges; however, I am growing tired of the same ole' same ole'.  I want the end result; the days just seem long.  Stress over the house and being forced out of Maine due to broken promises and lies as well as not getting paid for the trip as planned has hurt us.  I am hoping when I get back to Texas we will be able to keep our minds off of food and focused on day 60.  Also had some fairly severe stomach cramping today.

Day 3 - Trudy

Today has been better.  I figured out hwat it is that I miss the most about food, it's chewing and tasting different flavors.  Of course juice has different flavors too but I am speaking of salty stuff; the only flavor that doesn't occur naturally in foods.  I was so tempted day one to put a piece of cut up fruit or veggie in my mouth while juicing, it is just a habit to be grazing while doing whatever in the kitchen.

60 Day juice fast - Johnnie day 3

Today was much better. I still feel a little foggy or slow but I have double the energy I had yesterday which is about half of what I hope to have.  There was far more trips to the bathroom today than the first two days. This was to be expected but is not unbearable. Just don't let one loose unless you are 100% sure it is safe.  You could be leaking down your leg before you know it.  Gross, but true.

For months now I have had this lump below my zyphoid process (the bone at the base of your sternum in the center of your chest, where you press to do CPR) and it is feeling as though my surgical hernia was back, swollen, tender, etc.  I noticed today however that the lump was gone; this is good news.

We are staying at a friend's house and he has some other guests here as well; they had lasagna and bread and one of them had lobster! All of it smelled great, the bread was probably the biggest temptation.

Trudy and I have talked at length about what we miss and we agree that chewing is a big part.  We find it hard to believe that we have not chewed a single food item since Sunday evening.

Day 2 - Trudy

Today has been a very hard day. All day has been spent in bed due to the fog I have been in all day. I find myself wanting snacks, I believe that comes from the many years of eating while bored or watching television. I joked with Johnnie about putting food in our moiths just to get the flavor and then spitting it out. I find it hard to drink all my juice when I get a glass. I realize now how bad my relationship with food really is. No wonder why I am fat. Hopefully tomorrow is better.

60 Day juice fast, day two - Johnnie

OMG!!! Joe said the first day or so was the worst. Today was miserable! I woke up at 7am with a migraine that wouldn't go away. I finally had to take two excedrin. Eventually the headached subsided. Have spent most of the day in bed. Feel full with only minor desires to eat so that has been better. It feels odd not chewing but I am starting to see how close my relationship with food is. I keep thi king of one snack or the other and how often I would be reaching for food especially snack food.

Day:1 Trudy

Starting out today I was nervous that I wouldn't be able to control myself and that I would end up eating whatever I could get my hands on. That, suprisingly enough, was not the case. I made it through the day without cravings or cheating. While we were at the store to get fruits and veggies is when I noticed just how easy it is to just grab something to eat when you are hungry. I hope that I can lose some weight and get healthy. I hated the pictures we took this afternoon. I feel awful that I let myself get like this.

60 Day juice fast day 1 - Johnnie

**(this is our juice journal from our first juice fast which we started on January 9th of 2012, I am posting these notations directly from our journals that were kept daily and am doing so in correlation to our second juice fast which started on April 9th, 2012. Each entry will be posted at the end of the day, this will post on the 10th and be for the day of the 9th, etc. When all 60 days have been posted here I will include a brief summary of the experience and then begn adding the journal entries from our newest 60 day juice fast. Please follow this journey, it is pretty amazing, pictures will be coming and also check us out on Facebook or our website Juice460Days.com. We welcome you coments questions and more. If you decide to do a juice fast please e-mail us and let us know all about your results, we will share your story on our website too.)

Today was our first day of juicing. We got the idea to start this after watching a documentary on Netflix called "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" about and Australian named Joe Cross who was morbidly obese, had developed a rare skin disease  and was on tons of medication.  Joe decided to take back control of his life, reduce his medicines, possibly cure his rare ailment, lose weight and get healthy.  After 60 days he had lost a staggering 90+ pounds! I began thinking, if I could lose 90 pounds I would be at a weight I haven't seen in 25 years.

Perhaps I should re-cap a little. I love food. I love to cook. I eat large portions but not ridiculous ones. I even try to eat mostly healthy. I do enjoy starches however and unfortunately fried foods are a weakness for me. Weight has always been an issue and more times than not it has limited my choices in life. After breaking my back 5 years ago and having so many issues related to that the weight has just piled on. So, somedays I eat because I feel hopeless, like me getting more fat is going to happen no matter what; the flawed logic then is why limit myself?  Other days I see much larger people and think to myself, "Hey, at least I don't look that bad." The truth is though that way of bouncing back and forth is what has now pushed me over 300 pounds!(314 to be exact)

I feel sick, broken, lazy, weak, slovenly and disgusting. I get pains in my chest, I had a blood pressure scare for several months last year, my left arm twinges, my right arm aches, I have to stretch to wipe my ass, I breathe heavy with mild exertion,my feet ache all the time, my back hurts so bd some days I struggle to breathe, I can feel the tendons in my knees struggling to stay healthy and not tear, causing more problems and the list goes on.

In short, I don't want to die, killing myself slowly with food and gluttony. I have goals, dreams and love and I want to live life fully not just exist until I am dead.

We were on the road all day from Saturday the 7th of January till 10AM Sunday morning driving back to Maine and then no sleep till about midnight. So, when we finally slept we were out.  We woke up around 11AM today so not having those early morning hours was easy. We drank a store bought juice made by the Naked Juice brand (the only brand in stores with all natural ingredients and no additives).  Not sure how good this is but it is a start and it is juice with ingredients I can pronounce! We were full easily. We went to the store and bought about $60 worth of fruits and veggies plus supplies (we already own a Jack LeLane Power Juicer) like 4-2quart containers to hold juice and so on.

We juiced everything tonight, bought more than we needed, of course, and made 2 gallons of juice.  Not sure how long that will all last though, hopefully a few days.

All in all not "eating" has really not been all that bad.  A little odd maybe but I am excited to rech the goal so any temptation this first day seemed fairly minor.