Juice Cleanse: Day 2 162.6

Pros
I feel really good today. My "lunch" juice was pretty hard to get down, but it was definitely satisfying. Something about roots and their earthy taste is nauseating yet hunger quenching. I've rewarded myself with just a straight orange juice from the oranges that grow in my yard and it is HEAVENLY! I sneaked a bite of an orange and oh to chew was a glorious feeling.

I have a lot of energy despite my diet being very low in calories. I even did some lawn work today and today is the first day I haven't spent in bed for 5 days. I've been sick, but I'm feeling much better. Is it time or all the nutrients I'm getting from juicing?

It's actually easier doing juicing on my own for a few reasons. I get to decide what recipes to use and when I feel like juicing, I don't have to work around someone else's schedule. Last time I got really cranky and lethargic, but I think a lot of that was sympathy misery for my husband. This time I just feel all sexy and healthful like, "Oh yeah, I'm one of those people who juice," which has really helped me stay on track.

Cons
While watching movies, I've been getting cravings for EVERYTHING the characters consume. Oh, whiskey, that sounds good. Yum, caviar! I would love some kalimari right now...Note, I don't actually like any of those things, it's just my brain wanting something else because that's what it's used to. I see a food commercial or billboard and all of a sudden I want that food.

Hopes
This cleanse is teaching me a lot about the value of eating and I really hope it will revolutionize the way I think about portions. I'd love to get to the point that my husband and I share a meal when we go out because serving sizes in America restaurants are ridiculous!

Fears
I'm worried that after not having eaten for 7 days, I'll want ever food on the planet and have a crazy binge like I did last time. I've already caught myself making a mental list of all the foods I want. Nachos and Dr. Pepper are on the top of that list and I keep saying, "Just a few more days and you can have it." But I don't want unhealthy food to be a reward. I want orange juice to be the new coke. I want an apple to be the new Snickers and seaweed to be the new chips. I'm just worried I won't be able to make that happen.

Will power!