7lbs in 7 days….
Ok, ok I knew I said fad diets were very bad and that I’d tried every one under the sun… but this new plan seemed pretty healthy to give a try. 7lbs in 7 days is a juicing plan, supposedly the one that Jordan followed to get back to her svelte figure after having her second baby.
It involves drinking smoothies and juices for 7 days with plenty of exercise in order to shift the bulge! From reading through the book it looks pretty simple, and it involves plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables – many of which I wouldn’t normally eat.
Late last night, I did a tesco.com order and ordered in everything I would need for the first 3 days of the plan. To my surprise it came to around £30 but I figure it will be worth it if it works. I headed straight to the health food store this morning to get hold of spirulina, wheatgrass, alfalfa sprouts and super probiotics before heading to the gym where I did an hour and a half workout yay 
When I got back, my food order had arrived, and I was faced with bags and bags of fresh vegetables, fruits and natural yoghurt. I filled the fridge (literally!) with all of these unusual goodies and put every bad thing that John likes near the bottom. I’ve taken over the kitchen!
This morning I couldn’t have the recommended lemon and warm water or juice to start, so I drank a glass of pure orange juice for breakfast. It probably wasn’t really enough to work out on, but I didn’t want to ruin the first say of the plan with solids like toast or cereal.
My main worry was, and still is (I haven’t tried all of the juices!) is the look, colour and taste of each one. The only juice I have ever drunk is conventional ones… orange, pineapple, cranberry, and one I made myself carrot and apple which is actually quite nice! I overcame my first juice fears by drinking what is known as “JM’s Super Juice” which is a mix of apple, pineapple, cucumber and lime juice blended with 1/4 avocado, wheatgrass juice, spirulina and probiotic powder. The colour was rather pond water like but it tasted really nice! At least there’s one I like so far!
That’s all I’ve had so far, I’m feeling pretty good – slightly hungry but my next juice is planned very soon which involves all sorts of green vegetables. I’m more worried about this one I must admit. Wish me luck!