New here with some questions...(kind of long)...

[sweetpea]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Atomic, that was a lot of really good (and thorough and complete) information, and I completely understand what you're trying to explain, especially in regard to the diet. I have a clearer understanding now of why you think I should go straight to the LE diet after the fast, and I certainly see your point. You've convinced me!

One last question though about the switch to the LE diet after the fast (I hope I'm not driving you crazy with all of this!!)...

Like I said above, I completely understand and agreeing with what you're saying/suggesting above; however, if I go straight to the LE diet after my juice fast, I actually will be increasing, not decreasing, my total caloric intake. That's the only remaining point I'm worried about. Won't that mess me up somehow, while preparing to sway pink?

I probably consume about 1100-1200 calories or so daily through juicing fruits and veggies. If I immediately start the LE diet after, I'll be consuming 1200-1500 calories (if not exercising) or 1500-1800 calories (if doing the intense, 60+ daily exercise option). If it matters to mention this, I've also been working out for the past month, doing light toning and cardio, at least 4-6 times per week (about 35-45 minutes today each day). Obviously, I'll have to change that soon, but I wanted to give you an idea of the current "calories-in/calories-out" that's taking place.

Again, so sorry to keep bugging you about this! Like I said, I'm 100% on board with doing the LE diet right after the juice fast, for all the reasons you've explained to me...but I'm just a bit worried about how my body is going to react to having solid foods and a slight increase in calories after the fast.

[atomic sagebrush]

I answered Sweetpea via PM (and it was a bit long so I don't want to recreate it if no one else is interested) so if anyone comes across this, please bump it and ask.

Long story short, your body just doesn't change it's metabolism on a dime and it's much more difficult for your body to reset to more food than it is less. To stop and start diets and caloric intakes like that, only replenishes your body's natural resources and does nothing to reset your metabolism, because it takes months to years to reset your metabolism after extreme weight loss and caloric restriction.