Adventure Cleanse Day 1

  I've done it my friends!  I had my first cup of green juice and it was pretty darn tasty!  I do have to get used to it, but it's really neat.  There are so many layers of veggies that different flavors pop up as you go through your cup (or in my case, as suggested by Kris in the book, a wine glass to add some ooh la la).

  Before I could make my green juicy goodness, however, I had to put together my juicer.  It wasn't that hard to set up and I have to say I did get a certain satisfaction out of washing it (before set up and after juicing) and setting it up.  It may seem trivial, but taking the time to create something that will aid in your pursuit of health and happiness is pretty darn rewarding.

  I didn't actually think the idea of drinking vegetable juice was that weird (minus tomato juice or soup; really not my thing) until one of my friends commented that it was strange my drinking lettuce!  I suppose it is kind of weird, but after I successfully acquired a taste for kale about a year ago, I've never looked back!  Luckily drinking it brings me almost the same level of satisfaction as chewing it (okay...that may be a slight stretch but it really wasn't so bad)!  

  The only downside to today is that I need to buy more groceries.  I definitely am ready to go with fruit, veggies, ginger root, and almonds, but I'm going to pick up some brown rice crackers and hummus (it's hard to find hummus that isn't super processed in some stores).  We'll also see how things go this evening.  My schedule is such today that it's going to be another late night trip to the gym, so hopefully I won't be completely starving when I do get to bed.  I'm used to eating late into the night, so that will definitely be a change.

  I need to try a new adventure this week or next week.  Any thoughts?  Kayaking, rock climbing...something cool!  If you have any ideas, share them in the comments section and I'll see what I can do.

  Namaste!