My logic for starting juicing was this: Since leaky gut causes body to not be able to absorb nutrients, my husband would have vitamin deficiencies (which we already knew he did). So, by juicing, we would be getting all nutrients out of, say, 10 carrots and two apples. There is no way he could eat all that at one sitting. Also, juice is much easier for body to digest.

I knew carrots are very healthy and also contain a lot of calcium, which helps one sleep. Apples are also very nutritious and would make juice a little sweeter. So, we do a carrot-apple juice. It is actually quite good. We have also sometimes added celery or spinach for more nutrients.

One note to those who want to try juicing is to be sure to buy a high-quality juicer that will retain enzymes and nutrients of fruits and vegetables. We use a Green Life juicer. Champion is another good name. Do some research and spend money it requires. You definitely do not want to skimp on this purchase! Even if it doesn't help you sleep better, it will improve your overall health to juice.

That's it. That's now our regimen every night. It is not easy to juice that often; it is time-consuming and required a lot of clean up. But, it is so worth it to see man I love back to his happy self and just so much more optimistic about life! I just want to tell everyone I can and hopefully, someone will also benefit from our story!

One way to save time and be prepared is to use meal replacement shakes or meal replacement powders. These can be carried with you wherever you go and mixed and consumed in a matter of minutes. Another way is to do your cooking when you have time. I know of one person that prepares 7 chicken breasts on Sunday night and puts them in Tupperware serving dishes along with brown rice and steamed broccoli. They just simply take one per day to work and have a very nutritious, weight loss friendly lunch.

Some more ideas for being prepared in your weight loss journey: ·Have cans of tuna in your desk at work. ·Keep a bottle of water with you at all times. ·Do your cooking when you have time and cook enough for several meals. ·Keep meal replacement powders and meal replacement bars nearby. ·Purchase a Tupperware shaker ·Learn to like raw fruits and vegetables. These are very portable and hit spot!

These are just some ideas to get you started. I am sure you can think of many more. The important thing is to have foods around you that are delicious and nutritious and will help you reach your weight loss goals. If you can’t stand to eat raw carrots then there is no sense in taking a bag to work – You simply will not eat them. You will more than likely make a bad choice when hunger hits. Experiment around and find nutritious choices that are portable and that you enjoy.

Do not let yourself reach point of no return in your hunger. At this point most of us will eat about anything. Stay ahead of game and be prepared. When hunger hits – make wise choices and your body will respond in a favorable way.

Remember; Be prepared and you will reach your weight loss goals.