Juicing for Weight Loss – Guest Post by Chris Wimmer

Better Health Through Juicing

I’m sure avid followers out there have noticed that I haven’t had any guest posts lately.  There’s a number of reasons for that – mostly technical.  But Chris, although now in Chicago, is from my home state of Oregon and has a passion for juicing and some great recipes on his website that I knew you would all love.

Remember back in March, Karen Brooks of In-Home Wellness Solutions joined me for a number of juicing videos.   But the question of juicing, diet, and weight loss is frequently asked of me and quite frankly, I’m not an expert on juicing.  I do my own juicing and can make some recommendations, but I like to defer to the experts on any subject that I don’t feel competent enough in to give advice.  So, today I’d like to introduce you to Chris Wimmer. . .

Here’s Chris Wimmer –

I’m Chris Wimmer and Kellie asked me to share some of my knowledge, passion, and experience with home juicing. Juicing has been a significant part of my effort to get healthy in 2014. My results won’t get me invited onto a national TV show but I’ll take weight loss of 20 pounds, improving my daily energy and removing caffeine from my system!

Typically, I incorporate just one or two fresh juices in my daily diet. They help me get my daily requirements of vitamins and minerals while boosting my energy. However, I also like to save about one day every other month where I just juice the entire day. I find it a great ritual that helps me stay in tune with my body.

Juicing Cleanse

Before you start a juice cleanse, it’s important to prepare properly. Proper preparation will ensure you get maximal results, minimize any detoxification side effect, and most importantly do it safely.

Pre-Juice Cleanse Checklist:

• Consult your physician – especially if you have any health conditions that require you to take prescription or herbal medicine.

• Do not take any vitamin or nutritional supplements the day before (or day of) a cleanse. You will be consuming mega doses of vitamins, minerals, and powerful antioxidants so it’s not necessary and could possibly even overload your system.

• Do NOT juice fast if you are pregnant or nursing. This is not the time for a cleanse as the toxins you purge could go to your baby. But don’t worry; the juice will still be there when you are done.

• Be prepared to not smoke, drink alcohol, or drink caffeinated beverages during the cleanse. If you do currently, it’s wise to lower your consumption of these the week prior to a cleanse. Going cold turkey will set you up for some tough withdrawal symptoms.

• Plan your juice fast for a quite low key day. This will let you rest your body so it can concentrate on purging the toxins from your body.

• Let your friends know you are juice fasting. Especially if you are going to see them that day. If they really are a friend they will support you. No need to try to hide your juicing!

• Eat more raw fruits and vegetables the 2 days prior and eliminate dairy.

• Have any sinful snacks? Hide them away or give to a neighbor to hold! It’s harder to cheat if it’s not in reach.

• Buy your favorite (non-caffeinated) herbal tea to drink on your cleanse.

• Plan your juice menu. You can either purchase a 1 day juice cleanse from a local juice store or create your own juices. A good juice cleanse should provide you a wide variety. A good rule of thumb is to make a rainbow of juices: green, red, orange, and purple.

Thank you to Kellie for letting me share my knowledge and passion for juicing.

About: Chris Wimmer writes and shares his personal experience about hydroponic gardening, juicing, and cooking at HealthSmartLiving.com.