Day 3 and 4 of partial Juicing days

Ok, so I totally forgot to hit "Publish" last night on 4/29, so I guess this post will have 4/28 and 4/29. I will start a new post for day 5 (4/30). 

Saturday, 4/28, I had a predicament.  I wasn't quite sure how to handle it, but I handled it.  The girls were doing a lap-a-thon near by.  The hours were from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  I figured we would be there an hour or two at the most and I could come home and go on with the rest of my day.  Well, I decided I better get some Odwalla type juice at the store, just in case we were going to be gone a little longer than anticipated.  I had a juice for breakfast and head out.  I was doing very well not participating in the cookies and hot dog feast, though it was quite chilly.  My hands were freezing and my nose was chilly.  Someone brought out chilli.  After about 30 minutes or so, I decided, as I am not on the full fast, and eating a regular meal for dinner anyway, I would be ok doing a small portion to warm me up.  I had it, along with my juice, a brand called "Naked".  I was torn about having the chilli, (along with the couple cookies) but decided that I would be having a regular dinner anyway, so it was ok.  Slippery slope, perhaps.  Dangerous ground, yes.  But, I made the decision, not because I was reacting to stress or emotions.  After we got home, I had a cup of juice and made dinner.  Dinner was leftovers, so choices weren't the best, but that's alright. 

Sunday, 4/29, was my 4th day with juicing for meals earlier in the day.  Juice for breakfast using an apple, a handful of carrots, 1/4 of an english cucumber, and half an orange.  It was good.  Lunchtime came and mike mentioned going to Garcias for lunch, and changed his mind to Piccolino's.  I was in a brief state of panic.  I didn't want to seriously over induldge on one of my favorite dishes.  I didn't say anything, I figured I would just make do with something, as life is going to happen and I will have to figure out options that will work for me.  Mike decided Carl's Jr. was a better choice for hungry kids, with a faster time to get the food.  Phew!  Thank you Lord!  On the way to Carl's I didn't really know what to do.  I needed to go to the store to get some fruits, veggies and a juice for lunch.  That was the plan prior to any restaurant being mentioned anyway.  I thought perhaps I could just go to the store while they ate.  I decided not to do that, but make it work.  I had a salad that had chicken, cheese (Cassie requested, so I gave it to her), tomato, cucumber, onion and croutons.  I gave the croutons to the girls also.  I felt pretty good about my choice.  I didn't use the dressing either.  Around 4 o'clock or so, I made another juice and started preparing the dishes to bring to Bible study.  I made a dish with rice, brocolli, moose meat and brown gravy.  I also made a dish with brocolli, onion, tomato and bacon.  When dinner time arrived at Bible study, I had a lot of veggies, with a smaller than usual portion of lasagna, bread and dessert.  I know I could have done without all of what I ate, but it was less than I usually would have eaten.  I weighed in on Sunday, rather than my normal Saturday.  I weighed 223.4.  I tried on a pair of slacks my mom bought me for my birthday last year, via online.  I seem to recall that I could get into them, but I wouldn't dare wear them out because of the skin like cling down to the knees and the muffin top effect.  I tried them on, they are a little snug, but stretch.  They are a little tighter than I would normally wear, but my other slacks are litteraly about 4 inches too big for me.  I will do a post soon with my previous measurements, from January, as well as from when I start the full juice fast.  Pictures too.  I found a couple, so I will work on that.

I have been feeling quite parched, though I have increased my water intake.  I always carry around a water bottle that holds 25 oz. I'm on my 3rd bottle today.  My goal is to have 4 a day. 

By the way, the juice I had this afternoon was pretty tasty. 
An apple
Handful of carrots
3 sprigs of kale
1/2 orange
It was yummy.  I couldn't even taste that it had green stuff in it.  I don't think I'd ever had kale, but it was good.

Blessings all!
Stephanie