Dracula's Dream

Note:  I'm starting days 1-5 tomorrow (1/24/2015)!  This phase is part of the reboot but still contains some solid food/eating.  Unlike the Transition phase, however, I'm limited to JUST veggies and some fruit.  It is also going to somewhat change posts in this thread to a point in that I will be mostly speaking from my own personal experiences during this process.  There will still be plenty of information, but I'm mostly going to document my process along the way.  The good, the bad, and the ugly.  All the juicy bits.  Oh, and to-date I have lost 6 lbs in 2 weeks of "not dieting." ;p

One thing is certain, juicing can sometimes feel like a workout until you get used to it. ;)  I suppose if you feel your connection with the 'connected world' is too...connected, then you might feel a bit 'disconnected' at first.  It does take some getting used to, you know, stepping away from you iPhone, iPad, MacBook Pro, Android-pad-pod-asaurus-thingy-majigger-a-call-it.  Whatever your electronic addiction, do know... juicing takes a minute!

All the washing, vinegar/water rinsing, clear water rinsing, sometimes cutting slicing and/or peeling... then the juicing itself can be time consuming until you get used to it and get into  rhythm of sorts.  But the feel and smell and feel of it all can be rather rewarding and fun once you get your groove on and get your juicy bits all wet. ;)

Practice makes perfect.

Dracula's Dream.  This is a rich, blood-red little number that packs a whollop on the taste buds and body.  Between the beets (and associated greens, which are also quite red) and strawberries, Kale and other assorted garden goodies.. it's a dream all right, and one that will leave your insides (and tongue) jumping for joy!  Now, do know that I'm a huge fan of veggies, and the earthy-raw version that hasn't been perverted by additions that really don't belong.  And I think we all know what that is.  I don't need to go into that, do I?  Okay.  You guys still with me?..

TMI alert!!  Now, I will warn you that dealing with beets, and just intense juicing in general, is going to do some seriously..um..colorful things to your body.  So don't be surprised or alarmed (if you're alarmed by such things) when your trips to the bathroom are in technicolor.  Now, ladies, you're most likely the ones to panic, so don't.  And know that if you're juicing with your guy, don't be surprised if he's taking pics in the bathroom.  And I'm not referring to selfies either.  Guys can just be so... yeah, well, you know.  Or they may even call their friends and brag.  Just go with it.

Moving on...

You don't like beets, you say?  Seriously?  Okay, okay.  I get it.  A bit too *earthy* for your taste buds.  Well, then try this.. peel them!  That's it.  Most of the time folks can't stand the taste of the peel (though the peel is really good for you), so just omit most of it, or all of it if it's just so bad you can't drink it.

Also, try variations of recipes and see which one you like best.  But don't give up!  You need to drink a rainbow for good health, so keep trying until you find that sexy combo that stirs your juices and makes you say.. ooooh yeaaah.   Just get some of those good babies in your juice, in some combination.

It doesn't matter what you do between the beets, as long as you enjoy it. ;)