I really feel like I am on God’s path for me. After watching Hungry for Change I noticed some of the speakers themselves had “starred” in movies, basically they had some kind of health issue and they documented their journey to health. One guy, Joe, he did a movie called Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead. I happened to find that movie is offered free (again LOVE free!) on hulu.com! So this weekend Hubby and I sat down to take a peek. Let me just say that I am overjoyed that Hubby is on board with all these things I bring up. I am truly blessed to have such a supportive spouse.
The movie starts with Joe, an Australian who is over weight and has an auto immune disorder. He decides to go on a 30 day juice fast and travels to the USA to do so. On his journey he meets a truck driver named Phil, who also has the same auto immune disorder that Joe has. Joe tells Phil that if he ever wants to turn his life around, Phil was morbidly obese (many truck drivers seem to be) and very sick, to call him. After Joe completes his journey, Phil calls him. The last half of the movie is about Phil’s journey. I couldn’t stop watching! I had to see what was going to happen to these two.
Well Joe lost a ton of weight, his big gut was gone. Phil eventually got off ALL medications and lost, I believe it was half of his weight. All they “ate” was juice and water. It was really life changing stuff.
I was ready to join the juicing “revolution” when Sunday morning I woke up to Hubby making up some Chorizo. After reading that it contained “spices” which can be a way to hide chemicals like MSG, I decided to opt out of that breakfast option. Hubby would later wish he chose that as well, but live and learn sometimes I guess. I had a green smoothie with no milk but water instead, I added my normal spirulina, kelp, dulce, carob and wheat grass powders and it was satisfying and energizing. We did eat food yesterday, and actually there is a youtube video where Joe says that you get a bit constipated after the third or fourth day of only juicing so he recommends eating actually fruit and veggies as well. But I think we’re on to something here. Yesterday we ran down to the grocery store and picked up $60 worth of fruits and mainly green veggies to juice. The lady at the cash register actually said “we don’t much of this come through,” as she was trying to identify chard and kale, how sad is that!?! We had juice for dinner and woke up and juiced. To be honest with you, my energy level is much higher than it was when I drank coffee (which I’m only about two weeks without it). I can actually FEEL my body craving the juice. When we make it I get all giddy and excited, it’s almost like my body knows what is about to come.
I don’t think we will be 100% on the whole juicing thing. I mean, we eat food too, but juicing will be a main part of our diet. I can just tell a difference already in how I feel. I wish I could tell everyone who was over weight about it, but just like in the movie, many people are just happy to be where they are. There were a ton of people who said “Oh I could NEVER do that.” Which I don’t get, why won’t we do things for ourselves that we would do for others? Why would we allow ourselves to slowly die rather than get healthy and live life happy? And can’t anyone do anything for 10 days?? I guess it’s too easy to stay in a complacent place…
Start out slowly, add FRESH juice to your diet every day. Pull our your juicer, or go buy one off craigslist (you can get a cheap one, well…cheap!). We don’t have anything fancy (Juiceman II that we got at a garage sale), in fact we re-juice our pulp because it doesn’t get super dry the first pull. Get tons of leafy green veggies, apples, carrots, celery, cucumber… with the sweet items (like carrots and apples) the juice is surprisingly sweet, even though it’s very green. There is no way to be able to eat that much produce in a day, so get the nutrients into your body by drinking them. Just start there, at least juice one time a day, if not make enough for your entire day. I’m not saying you can’t eat food, just try doing one thing for your health. It will be a chain reaction and sooner than you think you’ll be on your way to a different healthy life. Want to join me?
You’re right, I checked craigslist and in the detroit Metro area there are 40 juicers for sale for under $50 bucks. Sweet. I have actually wanted one for 15 years, but I have a tiny kitchen. I don’t want to be one of those people with dozens of kitchen appliances that they never use. This I will definately use. Great post! Very inspiring movie.
I love that Rob is so receptive to changing and trying new things too. I feel very, very blessed to be loved by someone who has such an open mind about health and wellness. I showed him the trailer for Hungry for Change yesterday, and he said “that looks great, let’s watch it!” I’m a lucky woman!
I totally hear you about having a million appliances but not using them. I’ve moved across the country so I downsized dramatically and then back to Oregon, that does help.
But I also am one to not want to pay retail for anything, so I’m all about CL and garage sales. I thought we should “upgrade” to something more fancy but honestly Hubby started putting the pulp through one more time and it works amazingly well. I can’t wait to hear how you guys do after juicing! I just walked up to the store at lunch to load up on MORE veggies and fruit, I’m addicted now. LOL Thank God I’m addicted to that and not what I WAS addicted to 
I can’t believe it changed so fast, we’ve been juicing every day since… last Thursday.
Oh you are a lucky woman!! It is so nice to have our partners on board. Who wants to do it alone? Yay Rob!
alas hulu.com is not accessible from Canada…
What!?! That’s stupid! No fair!! ugh, well it’s a great film. If you ever get the chance to check it out, do
It’s going to be fun to follow you through this exciting adventure. I must say that you do your homework and sniff out the free movies, too! Good for you. I’m very impressed by your dedication. Of course, feeling better is wonderful motivation, isn’t it! Debra
What can I say, I love free
Or I’m cheap… probably both. LOL I just feel so much better that I can’t deny what good it’s doing for my body. I haven’t felt this “stable” and good in a long time. Looking forward to the adventure 
I just watched this film last night. It is one of the most inspiring, heartwarming, informative, and yes even humorous, things I have ever seen. One thing I am not clear about tho after seeing this film and reading a lot about juicing recently. How many glasses a day are you supposed to drink? And, I hate celery. Any idea why celery is included in the drink? Anything else that is just as effective that can be substituted? Thanks.
Yes it’s an amazing movie. I think I will go back and watch it from time to time as a good reminder.
There is no limit to the amount of juice you drink. Drink until you are full. We generally do a quart three times a day but sometimes you want more. Some days you are hungry for more so have more, some days you may want less. I guess its about listening to your body. Celery isn’t the most amazing plant out there. Parsley and cilantro are great for detox. Anything green has chlorophyll, that has the most nutrients so you want a lot of green foods. We do a variety, broccoli, kale, chard, even green beans. Beet is amazing too, great flavor. 
Juice to your liking, we always put something sweet in, generally carrots and apple. I personally think celery is just a filler, but today we tried celery apple juice and it was really refreshing… Good luck!!
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