12 Changes During a 60 Day Juice Fast

12 Changes I Experienced During My 60 Day Juice Fast

by Nicole Graves on May 19, 2013

 

 

If you have been following me on Facebook then you know that at the beginning of May I finished a 60 day juice fast.  During my juice fast, I consumed only fresh juices, water, coconut water, teas, and an occasional vegetable broth.  I had completed juice fasts before, but they were much shorter.  This particular juice fast was amazing;  I still feel the effects of the fast today.  Here are twelve changes I experienced during my 60 day juice fast:

1. Increased energy.  After my first week of the juice fast, and the hardcore detox symptoms began to subside, my energy levels went through the roof!  I was able to continue my regular workouts and add Bikram yoga to my routine.
2. I slept like a baby.  At the end of each day I slept more sound than ever and woke up feeling well rested and refreshed every day. I was able to function with less sleep and still woke up feeling alert.
3. Increased focus.  At around 20 days into the fast, I was able to focus on tasks with very little effort.  I was able to work longer periods of time without being distracted. 
4. Increased mental clarity.  My mind was sharp, clear, and alert.  I literally felt like I could catch a fly with my bare hands!  I felt like I had super powers.  It was this feeling that I enjoyed most during the fast
5. Increased creativity.  At about day 40 I started feeling incredibly creative.  I would wake up with ideas for juicing books, new products, and ideas about blog articles.  I had dreams about new creative ideas.  Creativity flowed easily and freely.
6. Conquered my desire for ALL sweets.  I had a pretty big sweet tooth, and at about half way into the fast, I had NO cravings for sweets whatsoever.  I still have no desire to have them and can easily turn them down.
7. Serene and peaceful feeling.  I felt relaxed even in stressful situations.  I stopped fussing at my kids.
8. Complete shift in thinking.  I have always enjoyed a good motivational book, but I developed an intense desire to start reading different types of books like Louise Hay, Wayne Dyer and Marianne Williamson.
9. Became extremely conscious about what I would consider eating.  I think twice before eating something and I notice its effects on my body almost immediately.  I have noticed that I prefer a raw food alternative to a cooked alternative if it is available to me.  I won’t touch a soda or processed juice.  I’d rather remain thirsty.  After all what’s the point of a detox, if you are just going to retox again.
10. Lost weight.  My body released weight naturally, taking me down several pants sizes.
11. Developed an extreme discipline.  I was extremely focused on my goal of completing the fast, at about half way through, nothing could cause me to waiver.
12. In general I felt like I could accomplish anything.  It felt like that anything that I set my sights on was within reach.  Isn’t that the way it supposed to be?

Overall, I restored my mental sharpness, re-energized, and increased my creativity in 60 days and it feels great!