Getting Ready

After a few trial runs with the juicer we've found there's still little tidbits to learn about juicing.  It's really been a fun experience, even when tutorials and opinions often conflict.  Core the apple, cut the apple, feed the apple into the juicer whole (as long as it fits, of course).  Learn as you go, but don't hurt your juicer.  :)

Space is another issue.  If you have very long countertops, or a big island to work on, your good.  If not, then you may find yourself transporting things from one place to another.  Either way, it's something you'll learn as you go, depending on WHY you're juicing.  I'm juicing "big," which means I need a  lot of counter space and room to work, so I made the decision today to clear off a counter that was primarily used as my own little 'bistro' bar.  Well, I gave up coffee and caffein a couple of months ago, though I do use my Keurig for other things, so why not turn it into something completely healthy? Wala!  A juice bar!  :D

I have everything I need in one place, though I do have to wash and vinegar rinse my fruits and veggies elsewhere (of course). But the coconut oil I will add to one juice per day is in the cabinet above, as is the BHA-free plastic 'snuggies/grips' and matching screw-on caps for the glass juice bottles.  Trust me, don't store your beautifully healthy juices in plastic, even if they are BHA-free.  That one, you'll need to do the research on yourself.  I only have so much free time. ;)

Update:  Sleep.  Well, due to circumstances beyond my control, I didn't get much sleep night before last.  However, last night was a total success.  I'm using a device to monitor the quality of my sleep called a S+ by ResMed (sold at Bed, Bath & Beyond).  It's made by the folks who make CPAP machines.  Anyway, it monitors and helps you improve your sleep (in a nutshell).  My score has been as low as 45 (horrible!!), but hovers around 60s to 80s, which is still not good at all.  But since I've been doing this slow Transition.... it's been improving!!  AND.. last night, for the first time EVER.. I got a score of 97.  Ninety-seven!!!  You have NO idea how huge this is!

Overall, even without actually starting the official Reboot yet.. I've noticed BIG changes in appetite, overall feeling of well-being, appetite, and now... sleep!

Awesome.  ;)