[BarryRX]

When I first moved to TV 2.5 years ago, I lost about 25 pounds due to the increased physical activity and a desire to eat better. But soon, going out to breakfast with the guys, lunch and a beer after golf, and lots of restaurants with friends in the evening began to take its toll. A buddy mentioned to me that he had watched a video called "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead" about a guy that started juicing. I watched the video and was inspired, so I went out and bought a juicer and went on a 3 day juice fast, juicing fruits for breakfast and veggies for lunch and dinner. I liked it so much that I kept it up for 5 days. At the end of 5 days, I switched to juicing for breakfast and lunch, but decided it would be ok to eat anything I wanted for dinner, so I had a cheeseburger for dinner that night. Well, I didn't like how the burger made me feel so I continued juicing for 2 meals and eating vegetarian for dinner. I've been doing this for a month now, and I've lost 12 pounds and feel great. I feel like I'm getting all the protein I require from nuts, beans, and soy. I still take my Centrum Senior multivitamin to ensure I'm getting my B12. I am not sure if this is just another one of my "projects" that I'll embrace enthusiastically for a few months and then move on to something else, but so far I really like it. I've been surprised at how many of my friends have expressed interest in this when I tell them about it. To be honest, just as many friends scoff at the idea. But for those that are interested, I will occasionally post updates of my experiences (both good and bad) with this new lifestyle. And if anyone has any questions, please feel free to pm me. And, if I ever get "preachy" about it, please call me on it and I will tone it down!