by way of introduction

so, i've decided to join in the global juice feast. you're most likely here 'cos you know what i'm talking about already, but for those innocent web wanderers who stumble across these pages, here's the lowdown.

the global juice feast starts on march 1st 2008 and is being co-ordinated by David and Katrina Rainoshek over at www.juicefeasting.com 

they're encouraging the world to join in by starting at the same time and staying on for the ride as long as they can commit to. a month is a good attempt, or two, or three. they suggest lots of supplements, some of which i am going to take but most of which i personally feel are excessive or i just can't get hold of them in the UK. they also recommend a number of practices which i'm, er, also considering leaving by the wayside. they do say they want this to be doable by all, and acknowledge that most people have jobs and family to co-ordinate, but the time commitment is still exceptionally high. they say: 

A way must be provided that is accessible to all - considering financial, time, family, karmic, and work realities - in which all persons can, at home taking care of their daily responsibilities, transform their health challenges completely, pushing the reset button on their physiology and training their whole being at the cellular, emotional, and spiritual levels to ask for the best foods possible. - The Juice Feasting Imperative

but on a daily basis they are asking you to do yoga, meditation, skin brushing and, uh, enemas, alongside all the time spent washing, chopping and juicing fruit and veg. plus there are daily charts to fill in and the majority of those who've already started the program ahead of the global date are blogging daily about their experiences. and i, of course, will have to do that bit too.

i'm going to try and complete the 92-day programme which is a challenge and has already started raising eyebrows... why so long? i mean, come on! well, the theory goes that 92 days is long enough to "reset your physiology" in other words, it sweeps away all the physical and psychological habits garnered over the years, and you come out the other end pure, clean and ready for a fresh start, which is what i really want! i've been yo-yoing with raw food and been healthy/unhealthy in rapid cycles and i've had enough. it's time.