In case you missed our last episode of An Extra Dose, you can listen to that here!
A little about this episode:
On this episode of An Extra Dose Podcast, we are sharing everything you need to know about celery juice. We are talking about the benefits, how we make it, how long we have been doing it, and more. We are also discussing the differences between different types of juicers and which juicers we have personally used.
In case you missed our last episode of An Extra Dose, you can listen to that here!
A little about this episode:
On this episode of An Extra Dose Podcast, we are sharing all of your best dating and marriage advice, as well as how you met your partners. Alexis is discussing her current dating update, and Samantha is sharing her dating and relationship advice, as well as how she met her boyfriend, Taylor. Their favorites include items they are using a lot during this social distancing period.
Happy Monday! We have a long awaited post that we can’t wait to share with you all. We know the celery juice is all over social media, and a lot of you may see it is as a fad. We were honestly pretty skeptical of all of it at first, but had been struggling so much with our health for the last 7 years on and off, that we were willing to try it. In case you missed about our health struggles, you can read about that in this post.
Well, now we have been drinking celery juice and eating plant-based and lower fat for over 6 months now. We honestly haven’t felt this well in a long time. We are still healing and still have our moments where we don’t feel as well, but overall, we see a huge difference.
We will be answering a bunch of your questions that we have been getting further down in this post, but before we get into that, we wanted to share more about how eating this way and drinking this juice has helped us.
To sum it up, we have hypothyroidism, and have had it for over seven years. We were taking medication every morning up until a couple months ago, and had seen lots of physicians and natural practitioners (functional medicine). We had every test performed under the sun and were diagnosed with digestive issues (SIBO, yeast overgrowth, etc). We tried eliminating all types of foods like lectins, fruits, eating higher fat, etc. We didn’t really feel that much relief from anything.
During this time, we also were put on a medical grade heavy metal detox by a practitioner that made us very sick and weak. While we may have had heavy metals in our body, this did not help us, rather it made us worse. It was extremely frustrating because we wanted to help ourselves, rather than make it worse.
In July/August of last year, we were extremely swollen and inflamed and could barely go on walks because we had no energy. Our hormones were totally imbalanced and we had trouble sleeping. It was around this time that we were introduced to Medical Medium and the celery juice. It was the total opposite of what we were used to eating and doing, but we were so desperate, we were willing to try it.
We listened to several of his podcast episodes, specifically on liver health and Fatty Liver, and on protein. We were both convinced to try eating plant based and lowering our animal fat intake, as well as trying the celery juice for a few weeks. We also read his Liver Rescue book and Life Changing Foods book. It was definitely an adjustment in the beginning not eating a lot of animal products, but now, 6 months later, we are almost fully vegan, and don’t really crave meat anymore.
We have so much more energy, and our digestion is a million times better. Our skin is clearer, we think clearer, we sleep better, and this list goes on and on. We do have detoxing symptoms some days, and when we first started juicing, we had headaches, bloating, and breakouts from the initial detox symptoms, which we read is normal!
QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE RECIPE FOR THE CELERY JUICE?
There isn’t a fancy recipe! If using a juicer (which we recommend), you simply use one bunch of celery (a head), and rinse well. Put in the blender and drink up!
*If you don’t have a juicer, you can use a high-speed blender like the Vitamix to blend. Then, you will have to strain it and drink up!
WHAT JUICER DO YOU USE?
We have two juicers! We just got this one (the one in the pictures) from Bed Bath and Beyond, and love it! We shared another juicer in one of our previous FAQ posts!
HOW DO YOU DRINK IT IF YOU HATE THE TASTE OF CELERY?
We have honestly gotten used to it, but if you absolutely can’t stand it, you can juice one cucumber and/or apple with the celery. Medical Medium explains more here on that.
DO YOU STILL GET THE SAME NUTRIENTS IF YOU JUICE A FEW DAYS AHEAD?
We always make ours the day of and will get up earlier to do that, but if you can’t do it, you can make it one day ahead and be sure to seal it in a mason jar in the fridge right after your make it.
HOW MANY OZ DO YOU DRINK?
We drink 16oz of it every morning, but some days we try to have more. Ideally, we would like to have 24-32 oz.
IS THERE A GOOD TIME TO DRINK THE JUICE?
From our research, the best time to drink the celery juice is in the morning on an empty stomach. We usually wake up, have our lemon water then wait 30 minutes. Then, we will have our celery juice, and wait another 20 minutes before eating our breakfast, which is usually fruit!
If you can’t drink it first thing, drink it on an empty stomach whenever you can throughout the day!
CAN YOU JUST EAT THE CELERY INSTEAD?
From what we have read, you won’t get the same benefits! According to Medical Medium, the only way to get the healing benefits is by removing the pulp. You will also most likely not be able to eat enough celery in a day to get the benefits of it.
DID YOU GAIN WEIGHT WITH YOUR LIVER AND THYROID ISSUES?
Yes, we did. We had gained weight with our thyroid condition (most of it is just swelling and water weight), and then had lost it. We felt it creeping back on slowly in the last few years, which we believe is due to our liver.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SEE OR FEEL RESULTS?
We would say we saw results in our digestion within the first few weeks, but every body is different. Even if you don’t physically see or feel any benefits, you are still healing and receiving the benefits of it, so don’t give up!
DO YOU STILL EAT FISH OR CHICKEN?
We don’t really eat a lot of chicken, but will occasionally eat fish when we are craving it. It took a while, but now we don’t crave it as much as we used to!
Even if you don’t have any major health issues, we think incorporating celery juice and more fruits and vegetables can’t hurt at all, and it is never too late to start! These are the foods that heal us and are incredible for us! We got our juicer at Bed Bath and Beyond, and it was so easy to order and pick up because all you have to do is order online and pick up in store! They also offer free shipping on orders over
Even if you don’t have any major health issues, we think incorporating celery juice and more fruits and vegetables can’t hurt at all, and it is never too late to start! These are the foods that heal us and are incredible for us!
We got our juicer at Bed Bath and Beyond, and it was so easy to order and pick up because all you have to do is order online and pick up in store! They also offer free shipping on orders over $39.
YAY! We made it to Friday! Well, you know what time it is: FAQ time! We are answering more of y’alls questions that got submitted this week! If you asked something that didn’t get answered, we most likely answered it in a previous FAQ post! Check out #1 here and #2 here.
If your question wasn’t answered, be sure and send us a message on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]
Happy reading! Xo
L I F E S T Y L E:
HOW CAN I TELL YOU AND YOUR SISTER APART?
One of us has a mole on our right cheek (Alexis). Growing up, one of us was taller. Alexis also has a longer face, and we have been told we have different voices, noses, and eye shape.
DO YOU AND YOUR TWIN LIVE SEPARATELY OR TOGETHER?
We live together right now, and we always say it will be like a divorce when we move out, haha.=
C E L E R Y J U I C E / H E A L T H :
WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION/OUT TO EAT, HOW DO YOU ASK THE SERVER TO COOK YOUR VEGGIES AND FOOD?
We usually ask if they can be steamed, or lightly cooked with olive oil- no butter.
CELERY JUICE? WHY? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AND WHAT JUICER DO YOU USE?
Super easy! We honestly just buy the frozen cauliflower rice bags and then dump them in a pan and sauté with a lid over it! We will add spices like garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper, too! Or you could add coconut aminos or hot sauce!
COULD YOU PLEASE MAKE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR YOUR WORKOUTS?
We actually have a youtube channel and will share workouts on our stories under the “workouts” story highlights sometimes!
WHAT ARE YOUR TRICKS TO STAYING SO MOTIVATED WITH HEALTH AND FITNESS?!
We honestly think it has to do with lifestyle and habit. It takes a LONG time to get used to living a healthier lifestyle, and we always say, you can’t go from 0 to 100 overnight. Making small changes over time is the best thing you can do! We started off eating this way for health reasons, but we didn’t do all of this overnight. We have been eating this way for 7 years, so it is a lifestyle, and one we enjoy now. We would say doing little things like eating more vegetables or adding more fruit in are good places to start. Also, swapping soda or sugary coffee for infused or sparkling water is a good one, too!
GETTING LASH EXTENSIONS FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS WEEK. ANY TIPS?
We are obsessed with lashes and can’t live without them! Prepare to be addicted, haha. We would recommend not wearing a lot of eye makeup, just because it will get your lashes dirty, and make taking it off a lot more difficult around your lashes. We also would not recommend using anything oil-based as this can take off the lash adhesive. We also try not to rub our eyes a lot or play with our lashes and also keep them brushed with a little mascara wand!
DID YOU GET HAIR EXTENSIONS? HOW ARE THEY AND ARE THEY EASY TO MAINTAIN?
Yes! We just did a blog post on it last week, so read alllll about them here!
HOW DID YOU GROW YOUR HAIR LONG?
We both have hair extensions, but eating a lot of fruits and veggies helps a lot!
B L O G G I N G:
BECOMING A BLOGGER: WHERE TO BEGIN, TIPS, CHALLENGES, HOW TO MAKE STEADY INCOME?
It can be so overwhelming, and we have talked about it a lot in our podcasts, blog posts, etc. You can read more about in this last FAQ. We always say don’t go into it for the money because that is not something that is going to keep you in it. You have to be passionate about it, or you’ll hate your life. Yes, it can make money, but it is tough, and you have to be extremely driven. A lot of the girls that we know in this industry are extremely hard working.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN MODELING?
We are not actually models, but that is very sweet! 🙂
F A S H I O N:
DO YOU BUY PETITE SIZE CLOTHING FOR LENGTH? I AM 5’2″ AND HAVE A HARD TIME WITH PANT LENGTHS.
Yes, we almost always buy the “short’ or “petite” lengths! We know the struggle is real! Stores like Abercrombie, Express, and Loft all offer those!
PS-if your question wasn’t answered this week, be sure and check back next week for more! Xo
Happy Saturday! A little late for our second round of Friday FAQ’s, but better late than never! In case you missed last week’s post, you can read it here!
If your question wasn’t answered, be sure and send us a message on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]
DO YOU USE BOTOX? I DIDN’T REALIZE HOW COMMON IT IS NOW AND HOW MUCH PEOPLE LOVE IT!
We have only done it twice, and saw great results. We honestly didn’t do a ton of units, and we only did it between our eyebrows and on our foreheads. It definitely can make a huge difference!
HOW DO YOU DO YOUR HAIR WHEN YOU GO TO SLEEP?
That is a great question! So, no matter what our hair length is, we always put it in a low ponytail, just so it is not all over the place. We use these elastic hair ties that don’t dent or damage your hair. This way, your hair kind of stays in-tact, and doesn’t end up in a huge mess when you wake up, haha.
This black pair is a new favorite of ours (we got size 25 short). We also just got this pair of ripped jeans and love how they fit us– perfect length (we got size 25 short)!
HOW DID YOU START BLOGGING AND HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN BLOGGING FOR?
We have been doing it for over three years, and are so grateful! We can’t thank you all enough for your support! See the question below to read more about our journey!
WHAT DID YOU DO BEFORE BLOGGING?
We both moved to Dallas to work in public Accounting. We did different things (one of us worked in Fraud Technology Consulting, and one of us worked in IT Auditing). We did that for one year before pursuing personal training for about 8 months. After that, we launched a waffle line that we literally did EVERYTHING for. It was our baby. We also launched our blog at this time– talk about being a stressful time! We look back and wonder how we did it ALL sometimes, but when you want to succeed, you will do whatever it takes, right?
Ultimately, we had to let go off the waffle line because although we loved it, we had a long way to go to really “make it”, despite having tons of orders (thanks to those of you who supported us and loved our waffles as much as we did!). We ended up going full-time with our blog, and have been doing this ever since! Thanks for all the support, we love you ALL!
HOW DID YOU GROW YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE? DID YOU USE ANY AGENCIES?
We did not use any agencies. We have been doing it for 3+ years, and we definitely grew very quickly in the first few years. We feel like it is harder to grow now, but we would suggest posting consistently, being true to yourself and what you want to share–not what you “think” you should, engaging with other accounts like yours!
HOW LONG HAVE YOU AND YOUR BOYFRIEND BEEN TOGETHER?
Samantha has been with her boyfriend for almost two years! Time has flown by. Alexis is currently single :).
C E L E R Y J U I C E / H E A L T H:
HAS YOUR DIET SWITCH BEEN HARD AT ALL? DO YOU EVER HAVE A “TREAT’ OR ANYTHING OFF THE PLAN?
It was definitely more difficult in the beginning, but over the six months we have been doing it, it has definitely gotten so much easier, and more of a lifestyle for us! We do eat some stuff that is not “plant-based” like desserts with dairy and gluten in them, gelato, and stuff like that! We truly feel our best eating this way and love cooking, so we don’t mind it. We also will eat fish sometimes, too.
THIS IS PROBABLY WEIRD, BUT HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH GAS/BLOATING WITH EATING SO MANY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES?
Not weird at all! A lot of people have digestion issues but nobody talks about it. Before we got diagnosed with Hypothyroidism 7 years ago, there would be days and weeks of no bowel movements, which is NOT ok. Even until we started eating plant-based, we depended on coffee to go, haha #realtalk. Ever since we started eating plant-based and drinking celery juice, our digestion has never been better or more regular.
As far as the bloating and gas, there are days that are better than others. If we eat a HUGE serving of salad, which is a regular thing, we are definitely more bloated, but we can say that even with eating a ton of veggies and fruits, we feel better than ever. It does get better with time, and your body just may need to heal. Stick with it!
I SEE LOTS OF VEGGIES FOR MEALS, BUT WHAT DO YOU SNACK ON? LOOKING FOR IDEAS BESIDES ALMONDS.
We honestly snack on TONS of fruit. Not joking when we say we eat 4-5 apples a day, in addition to other fruits! We also love dates and baking some sweeter desserts/snacks from Medical Medium’s website, or from online!
We shared what we eat in a day in this post last week!
WHEN YOU LIFT, WHAT TYPES OF EXERCISES DO YOU DO FOR DEFINED SHOULDERS?
We haven’t been doing a ton of lifting weights as we used to, but we recommend:
DID YOU HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED CELERY JUICE, AND HOW LONG DID THEY LAST?
Yes, we did. We had a lot of bloating for a couple weeks to month in the beginning, but it is definitely getting better. It is totally normal to have symptoms, and some will last longer than others, but don’t give up– it means you’re healing!
PS-if your question wasn’t answered this week, be sure and check back next week for more! Xo
Happy Friday! So excited for today’s post! We are starting another new series that will be on Fridays every week where we answer some of your questions! We got an overwhelming response of questions, so we will break it up into some for next week.
In case you missed our other series we started, Wellness Wednesday, you can check those out .1 and .2 here. If your question wasn’t answered, be sure and send us a message on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]
HAVE YOU MET ANYONE INTERESTING/FAMOUS THROUGHOUT YOUR TIME BLOGGING?
What a good question! We have had so many cool experiences and opportunities, and we are so grateful! Some people that we have gotten to meet are Hilary Swank, Jackie Joyner Kersee, and Scottie Pippin. We have also gotten to meet SO many sweet, amazing influencers that are so hard working and inspiring!
C E L E R Y J U I C E:
IF YOU MAKE THE CELERY JUICE AHEAD OF TIME, DOES IT LOSE ANY NUTRITIONAL/BENEFICIAL PROPERTIES FROM IT NOT BEING FRESH?
We got all of our information from this page, and have shared some information about celery juice in this post. Medical Medium recommends drinking it immediately after juicing. If not, don’t go more than 24 hours after juicing it to consume! Seal it in a mason jar and store in fridge.
DOES THE CELERY NEED TO BE ORGANIC?
We have read that organic is best, but we honestly haven’t been buying organic recently! We read that organic is better, but you can always buy the conventional and wash with fragrance-free dish soap and warm water, or just a quick rinse with warm water!
CAN YOU ADD AN APPLE OR SOMETHING TO THE CELERY JUICE IF YOU DON’T LIKE THE TASTE?
We personally do not add anything. Just straight celery, but Medical Medium recommends adding one juiced cucumber and/or one apple with the celery. He does say the greatest benefits come when celery juice is consumed on it’s own.
WHAT JUICER DO YOU ALL USE?
We use this one and LOVE it! We have had it for almost 6 months, since we started juicing celery!
B E A U T Y:
HAVE YOU EVER DONE LASER TREATMENTS ON YOUR FACE? IF SO, WHICH ONES DO YOU RECOMMEND?
We have not had any laser treatments on our face, but if we did get anything done in the future, we would highly recommend Enlighten MD in Dallas. That is where we go for any type of service like that like laser hair removal, botox, and our eyebrow permanent makeup!
WHERE DO YOU GO FOR YOUR EYELASH EXTENSIONS?
We both go to Lashing Out. We either see Hanna or Shelby, but all of the girls there are great! Mention us if you go, or let us know:)
WHAT IS YOUR HONEST OPINION ABOUT BEAUTY COUNTER AND THEIR PRODUCTS? I AM TRYING TO CHANGE THE PRODUCTS I USE AND THE WAY I AM EATING!
We totally understand that! We love the ones we have tried, and have had great results! Definitely important to us to know what we are putting in and on our body! You can see all of our favorites in this blog post and this podcast episode, where we share about another natural beauty brand, Tula (use DOUBLEDOSE for 20% off!).
F A S H I O N:
WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO OR FAVORITE DALLAS BOUTIQUES TO SHOP AT?
We honestly do most of our shopping online, but when we do go out shopping, we love:
We honestly live in comfy clothes, like sweats when we are not shooting content. We love comfy pj sets like this one and this one. We also love a good, soft jogger like this pair, and this super soft cardigan that feels like a blanket!
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE PLACES/SITES TO BUY SWIMSUITS?
