Juice Fast: Update

So, I have skipped a couple daily updates about the juice fast. I got tired of repeating myself about how crappy I was feeling and how I just wanted it to be over. Make no mistake. Those things are still true. However, it is now Day 9, and the end is finally in sight. I have a feeling that tomorrow is going to be the most difficult day, because part of me is like, "You made it nine days. Whatever. Let's just call it good." If I were doing this in private and without telling anyone, that is undoubtedly what I would do. But I made the choice, for better or worse, to share this experience with my husband and whoever happens across this blog. So when I think about just calling it quits (about every ten seconds), I also think about people blowing up my blog with comments (because that happens all the time) saying things like, "You quitter!", "I used to respect you but now I think you suck!", and "See if I ever listen to anything you say again, hypocrite." So, I plow onward.

I have to tell you though, I am fantasizing more than ever about what I will eat when I can finally have solid food again. Should I make a delicious sandwich? Pizza? Steak? Should I take it easy and just have a salad? There are just so many choices.

I have a feeling I am going to go back to real food and never look back. On the upside, I am putting together a list of delicious new recipes to try and tweak for the fall. So that will be exciting.

One more day! Wheee!

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