Let's get this party started!

I woke up this morning really excited about starting my juice cleanse! (Miss my last entry? Click Here for more info on why I wanted to do this and which cleanse I decided to use)

My day looked a little something like this:

6:30am: Woke up

7:15am: 60 minute hot yoga class (felt awesome afterward)

After yoga, I picked up my juice which was conveniently waiting for me across the street from my yoga studio (Ritual Cleanse also delivers, but I preferred the pick-up option). I was so giddy! I couldn't wait to have it in my hands.

All three days worth of juices were in this awesome insulated bag:

Not gonna lie. I'm pretty excited to keep the insulated bag and ice packs after this is over :) They always come in handy!

Let the juice cleanse begin!

9:00am: Hot water with the juice of 1 lemon + dash of cayenne pepper

Started feeling a little nauseous on my drive to work. I attribute it to one of two things:

I bought a pair of boots yesterday. I love them but they smell really bad...like a toxic smell. I don't know if it's a result of eating a fairly clean diet the last couple of years or having a sensitive nose (or both), but I tend to feel light-headed or nauseous when confronted with smells that aren't "natural". Like "new car smell". Not a fan.
Maybe a smidgen of anxiety? This is my last week at my corporate job! Lots to do in a short period of time. I’m very excited to embark on the next chapter in my life, but am understandably feeling very emotional and overwhelmed with what I need to do before I leave.

10:00am: JUICE #1 (Spinach, Romaine, Kale, Celery, Cucumber, Green Apple, Lemon)

Delicious! Tastes similar to the green juices and smoothies I make at home. Because I was feeling nauseous, I drank it VERY slowly. It took me 1 hour and 15 minutes to finish it! The lemon taste is quite prominent, so it cuts through the bitterness of the greens. I can see how it could be an acquired taste for people who’ve never had a green drink before. I imagine that by Day 3, the drink won’t taste as green to people who might have been turned off by it in the beginning.

12:10pm: JUICE #2 (Spinach, Romaine, Kale, Celery, Cucumber, Green Apple)

STARVING. Slight headache. Could be a bit dehydrated from hot yoga this morning perhaps? It took me 1 hour 15 min to drink Juice #2...not because I was nauseous or didn't like the taste. For some reason, I didn't have any desire to chug it which is what I sometimes do with the juices I make for myself at home. I really enjoyed savoring it. I suppose you could call it "Mindful Drinking" :)

2:10pm: JUICE #3 (Spinach, Romaine, Kale, Celery, Cucumber, Green Apple, Ginger)

STARVING. I really loved the addition of ginger in this one. Been hungry all day with a slight headache, but nothing awful. Took me 40 minutes to drink this one...I think the hunger is really starting to get to me. I didn't have any desire to eat a meal...I just didn't like the empty feeling inside of my stomach. Still tired and headachey. Embracing this entire process though! I'm committed to sticking to it 100% without consuming anything other than what is in those juice bottles.

4:20pm: JUICE #4 (Alkaline Water, Lemon, Raw Agave, Cayenne)

STARVING. This one is spicy! Man oh man! I love it though. I never used to like spicy foods, but my tastes have changed over the last few years. I usually add cayenne pepper to my smoothies and salads so the spiciness didn't bother me, rather it was just a pleasant surprise from the milder green drinks. I wouldn’t have minded another green juice, but it was nice to change it up. Took me an hour to finish this juice. Interestingly, I felt more energized and not as hungry afterward.

6:35pm: JUICE #5 (Spinach, Romaine, Kale, Celery, Cucumber, Green Apple)

STARVING. Finished this one in 30 minutes.

8:00pm: JUICE #6 (Alkaline Water, Raw Cashews, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Vanilla, Raw Agave)

STARVING. This one hit the spot! I gulped it down a bit too fast though...took me only 20 minutes to finish. I was pretty hungry :) This drink caught me off guard at first because I was expecting more of a juice-like consistency, but what I got were bits and pieces of cashew. I guess they didn't strain it. I happened to make cashew milk last week, so this taste was familiar to me but this version was a bit sweeter than I'm used to. This was a great drink to finish the day with. I felt energized (not in a "I'm going to be up all night" way, but rather in a "I don't feel weak and fatigued" way), I felt satisfied, and I felt confident that I could sleep through the night without feeling hungry. That said, bedtime is quickly approaching...

DAY 1 Notes & Observations:

I drank about 2 cups of hot water between each juice
Despite not drinking all that much water today, I found myself going to the bathroom frequently (#1...too much info?). I'm assuming it's because all of the green juices contain foods that have very high water content.
During the week, I typically eat 3 meals per day, with a snack in between lunch and dinner. This "eating every two hours" schedule is not something I'm used to. I used to eat that way several years ago, but have preferred my current schedule and not having to think about food all the time. I found it distracting to feel hungry all day today since I am so used to feeling satisfied for 3-4 hours after each meal.
I think this would be more difficult if I did it over the weekend. Drinking the juices at work while I'm sitting at a desk all day was not only easier to follow (especially the drinking every two hours part) but also made the day go by faster.
All in all, I'm pleased with how Day 1 went! Ready for Day 2...