Juicing 2-2013 Going Shopping part 1

Excited to jump start a new challenge that can lead to a healthier self, I dived right in to purchase fruits and vegetables for my juicing experience. I thought, "Its juicing vegetables and fruits, how hard could that be?" Wrong, it wasn't until the next day (which I will share later) that I realized I needed to be a bit more selective about what I needed to purchase.

Here's my purchase list (Wal-Mart):

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Whole carrots (32oz/2lbs): $1.48 (x3): $4.44
Celery stalk: $1.68 (x2): $3.36
Cucumber: $0.78 (x2): $1.56
Tomatoes $0.98 per lb: $1.94
Blueberries (11oz.): $2.98
Kale $0.98 per leaf: $2.94
Red apples (48oz/3lbs): $4.97
                                Total (so far): $22.19

With all the excitement bursting inside of me, of course I had to get containers. One for at home and one for the road.

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2.5 Gallon:  $7.26

20oz. bottle: $2.74

                    $10.00

The following day (which was day 1), I decided to go to Publix to get a few more items. I was worried the items I purchased the night before wouldn't be enough to fill up to 1 gallon.

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Cantaloupe: $2.69

Bartlett pear $1.99 per lb: $2.79

Spinach: $2.49

Strawberries: $2.50

         Publix Total: $10.47

Total for all fruits and vegetables: $32.66!

I thought I did awesome and couldn't wait to put my goodies through the juicer until I realized I have to drink this stuff and not eat; then reality hit. Let's just say day 1 wasn't what I expected (nor accomplished!).

Soon I will posting about fruit/vegetable measurements and the reality of day 1.

Happy Juicing!