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On the first few days of a Reboot, especially on juice-only days, it’s common to feel off before feeling great. Common symptoms include feeling lethargic, fatigued, sluggish, achy, foggy, etc.  But don’t worry, there are specific ways to troubleshoot and minimize these side effects or prevent them.  For more information on how to overcome the physical symptoms related to Rebooting like bowel irregularities and headaches, read about them here. Generally, this sometimes rather rocky transition passes within a few days.  In fact, many say the first 3 days are the hardest, but they don’t always have to be, or at least not-so-hard.  With proper transition into your Reboot these bumps are more like blips in the road.

What you should know before Rebooting is that the challenges aren’t always physical — they can be mental and social too. Here are some of the most common non-physical challenges that you face during a Reboot and how to succeed when they arise.

1. Navigating Family Meal-time and Social Events

• • Don’t go in hungry. Drink a full glass of juice or snack on a salad or veggies within an hour of your event.
  • Sip juice while cooking dinner for family members.
  • Engage kids and partners to help with cooking while you’re juicing.
  • Cook ahead of time and freeze meals.
  • At events, focus on connecting with others and less on the foods and drinks.
  • Enjoy a fun beverage; one of Joe’s favorites is sparkling water with fresh lime.
  • Bring juice or a festive veggie/fruit dish to share like these party favorites: Buffalo Cauliflower “Wings”  and Easy Guacamole

2. Getting through Work Dinners, Lunches and Other Meetings

• • If  you’re on a juicing + eating Reboot, seek out Reboot-friendly menu items ahead of time online. Look for salads and vegetable based soups.
  • If you’re on a juice-only Reboot, drink a juice right before going, OR explain to your coworkers what you are doing and bring the juice with you. You never who that conversation might inspire to try their own Reboot.
  • Sip herbal tea or hot water with lemon.

3. Preventing Isolation

• • Join our Community of Rebooters on Facebook for support and see that  you are not alone.
  • Get out and move. Walking  is not only amazing for weight loss and immunity but also for mood and connecting with others while you’re out and about.

4. Avoiding Moodiness or Irritability

• • Hydration is often an underlying culprit during your Reboot.
  • Beware of sudden caffeine withdrawal. Try 1 cup of green tea or black coffee without guilt when absolutely necessary.
  • Electrolyte imbalance can also contribute to moodiness – be sure to include 16 oz of unsweetened coconut water a day and adding in 8-16 oz of regular, organic vegetable broth can make a big difference. Try making your own from your juicer pulp!
  • Low Vitamin D can also be at play. Talk with your doctor about a blood test and supplements.

5. Fearing Food after a Juice Only Reboot

• • Make your transition out of just juice more gradual to set yourself up for success! Here are some great tips and recipes to try.
  • Your Reboot is all about making a healthy lifestyle change, not a fad diet. Take a look at our many recipes to help keep you on your path.
  • Chat with our community on Facebook for support as you are certainly not alone in this concern. It really does take a village.
  • Talk it out with family or friends who have been supportive during your Reboot so they can continue to help you out in this next phase of change.
  • Practice mindfulness and patience. Here are some tips from Team Reboot experts.  Listen and practice these 5-minute meditations.
  • Remember that practice makes it possible.

 Ready to Reboot?!

Learn all about how to get started and best tips for success here. We walk you through exactly how to make your Reboot experience healthy and enjoyable plus you can download our free plans with menus, shopping lists and more.

Looking for a coach and group support?  Try one of our Guided Reboots for 15, 30, or even 60-day specialty groups.