Today turned out much, much better than I thought it would. First off, I am really tired of that tea waking me up in the middle of the night. It is probably just me, but if you ever have that tea and wake up four hours later, it's a pattern. It's not that I really mind, but I just can't fall back to sleep! Anyway, just a little whine, when there is so much good!
So, I didn't lose any weight from yesterday and I do not, how do I say it politely, have as busy bee bowels as I have the past days. Even the salt wash pretty much just went through me. I may have really cleaned myself out, but we will see. Despite not having had a lot of sleep I did have a lot of energy, but was a little down and anxious. I have four gym sessions left so I went to a training. I was a little worried because I am really out of shape and have only one training (last week) in the past year. You know, I really kicked ass today! So you totally can be active on this diet! That's a good thing to know! I didn't feel light-headed or anything. I actually felt awesome after the gym! Who would have thought that?!!
Since I was pretty busy working today, I really didn't obsess about food like I did over the weekend. It wasn't a very hard day at all. Just, like I said, I just want this to be over because I am tired of it! Tomorrow I actually have to go into the office so I am skipping the tea tonight and skipping the bath tomorrow. It's over an hour to get there and since I am carpooling, I really can 't stop along with way.
Only four more days to go!!!
Master Cleanse Day 5
Sunday, March 8, 2009
YAY! Half way there! I have to tell you the weekend was a bit of a challenge. To be honest, I am a little tired of the cleanse. I am not hungry, just tired of it. I lost two more pounds, though, so that's a good thing. Boy, though, do I want to eat!!! I am already planning how we are going to come off this diet next weekend. I really do miss cooking! Also, I still really want a quesadilla.
This is exactly what is went through my head all weekend:
This is exactly what is went through my head all weekend:
So, I took the tea last night and once again, four hours later, it hit me. That part is getting old. However, I am really starting to detox now. Lot's of mucus. (Sorry if that is gross.) I am not going to the restroom as frequently, which is nice since I do have to go into work one day next week. I had a slight headache today and am not sure why. I had it at first, then not for a couple of days and now it's back.
Today was not unusual, it's just like I said, I want real food and I want to cook. I feel better than I have in a long time and have plenty of energy. Five more days!!!
Master Cleanse Day 4
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Today really was a great day. Both Joey and I had so much energy and were totally out and about. He is on his sixth day, so it goes to show that you don't get worn out on the cleanse. (It also shows you can get out of the house.)
The tea, of course, kicked in at 3 am. Exactly four hours after I drank it. That seems to be the pattern for me. I really can't believe there is still anything in my to smoothly move, but there is. I did the salt water bath as always, and that we just fine. Today we tried our drinks with limes instead of lemons and I actually liked it better. I could be, though, that it's just because it's a change.
As I said we were out and about. We walked a ton today. I had only had one of my drinks and did okay until I got home. The only down side of today is that we both are obsessing a bit about food. Today it was quesadillas. I really really want one. Yesterday it was white rice. The good thing, though, is that I am not craving alcohol, sugar or meat. Not at all. Cheese and bread, yes, totally craving it.
So far I have lost eight pounds on this cleanse, but even if I gain it back I don't really care. For me it feels great to have my body cleaned out a bit and have energy. I will say, though, I am looking forward to next Sunday when we can eat soup!
The tea, of course, kicked in at 3 am. Exactly four hours after I drank it. That seems to be the pattern for me. I really can't believe there is still anything in my to smoothly move, but there is. I did the salt water bath as always, and that we just fine. Today we tried our drinks with limes instead of lemons and I actually liked it better. I could be, though, that it's just because it's a change.
As I said we were out and about. We walked a ton today. I had only had one of my drinks and did okay until I got home. The only down side of today is that we both are obsessing a bit about food. Today it was quesadillas. I really really want one. Yesterday it was white rice. The good thing, though, is that I am not craving alcohol, sugar or meat. Not at all. Cheese and bread, yes, totally craving it.
So far I have lost eight pounds on this cleanse, but even if I gain it back I don't really care. For me it feels great to have my body cleaned out a bit and have energy. I will say, though, I am looking forward to next Sunday when we can eat soup!
Master Cleanse Day 3
Friday, March 6, 2009
I just finished my third day on the cleanse and boy was it a long one! Not long in that it was intolerable, long because it started early.
As usual I had my tea last night around 9. I really had trouble falling asleep, so imagine my annoyance when I finally did and the tea kicked in about 1 am. Let me just say that for the next 45 minutes or so I was not in the bedroom. My body is really flushing things out big time. One would think after two days it would be rather empty, but no no. There is more coming. This morning around 7 the tea kicked in again and I tried to ignore it, but really couldn't. Any thoughts I had of sleeping until 8 were dashed.
I did the usual salt bath and this time I broke it up into 4 glasses. I would drink one, feed some birds, drink another, feed more birds, etc. This was much better than trying to drink it down in one your two glasses. BLECH. I do say, it really goes right through you and that's not a bad thing.
The day was not hard on the hunger front. I didn't really think about it too much until I stupidly looked up restaurants for my birthday on Yelp. Duh. That passed quickly, though. I didn't even finish all my six glasses until around 7. So, the day went well. The night was another story. Joey and I are so used to having our Friday dinners that all either of us could think about was food. For me, I am really craving salad and white rice. (Not together.) It was a bit of a challenge not to just say "screw it, let's eat!" We did make it through, but I can see why people would give up on this in the middle. We are determined to finish this! I can tell you, though, I am already thinking about that soup we get to have a week from Sunday!
As usual I had my tea last night around 9. I really had trouble falling asleep, so imagine my annoyance when I finally did and the tea kicked in about 1 am. Let me just say that for the next 45 minutes or so I was not in the bedroom. My body is really flushing things out big time. One would think after two days it would be rather empty, but no no. There is more coming. This morning around 7 the tea kicked in again and I tried to ignore it, but really couldn't. Any thoughts I had of sleeping until 8 were dashed.
I did the usual salt bath and this time I broke it up into 4 glasses. I would drink one, feed some birds, drink another, feed more birds, etc. This was much better than trying to drink it down in one your two glasses. BLECH. I do say, it really goes right through you and that's not a bad thing.
The day was not hard on the hunger front. I didn't really think about it too much until I stupidly looked up restaurants for my birthday on Yelp. Duh. That passed quickly, though. I didn't even finish all my six glasses until around 7. So, the day went well. The night was another story. Joey and I are so used to having our Friday dinners that all either of us could think about was food. For me, I am really craving salad and white rice. (Not together.) It was a bit of a challenge not to just say "screw it, let's eat!" We did make it through, but I can see why people would give up on this in the middle. We are determined to finish this! I can tell you, though, I am already thinking about that soup we get to have a week from Sunday!
Master Cleanse Day 2
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Today is my second day of the cleanse. It did not start off well, but is ending amazingly!
I drank the tea last night and all night long, my stomach was churning and I made many a trip to the bathroom. I really had a hard time sleeping. I wasn't going to do the salt bath today, but I really want to do this right, so I opted to do it. One thing I did differently was to split up the salt bath into two servings. I just cannot drink 32 ozs of anything down and once especially warm salty water. I was worried I was going to regret drinking the salt water, but for some reason it kind of made me feel better. I am not saying I didn't go go go go go. I really did. That is one thing everyone must be aware of - you cannot be a travelin' for about two hours after you have the salt bath. At least that is the case for me. It really did clear me out and I felt pretty good.
I only had 60 ozs of the lemonade today and I was very satisfied. I also didn't really obsess much about food, but I was really busy with work - which was good! I have to keep myself as busy as possible. The only time I had a hunger pang was when I was about to get off the phone with Joey. That is usually when I would eat dinner. That passed though.
I have to say I really feel pretty good. I am not craving really anything - even wine! That's a biggie! Now that I have done this for two days I don't see not going the full ten. This is really a committment and there is no way I am going to go through this and not complete it!
Oh, I found a great blog today about the cleanse:
http://blog.q-taro.com/health/the-master-cleanse-journal/
I can totally relate to this guy. One, he's a guy and two he's living in Japan. Mostly though, I really like his writing style and the way he is so honest about the cleanse. Check it out if you need a resource!
I drank the tea last night and all night long, my stomach was churning and I made many a trip to the bathroom. I really had a hard time sleeping. I wasn't going to do the salt bath today, but I really want to do this right, so I opted to do it. One thing I did differently was to split up the salt bath into two servings. I just cannot drink 32 ozs of anything down and once especially warm salty water. I was worried I was going to regret drinking the salt water, but for some reason it kind of made me feel better. I am not saying I didn't go go go go go. I really did. That is one thing everyone must be aware of - you cannot be a travelin' for about two hours after you have the salt bath. At least that is the case for me. It really did clear me out and I felt pretty good.
I only had 60 ozs of the lemonade today and I was very satisfied. I also didn't really obsess much about food, but I was really busy with work - which was good! I have to keep myself as busy as possible. The only time I had a hunger pang was when I was about to get off the phone with Joey. That is usually when I would eat dinner. That passed though.
I have to say I really feel pretty good. I am not craving really anything - even wine! That's a biggie! Now that I have done this for two days I don't see not going the full ten. This is really a committment and there is no way I am going to go through this and not complete it!
Oh, I found a great blog today about the cleanse:
http://blog.q-taro.com/health/the-master-cleanse-journal/
I can totally relate to this guy. One, he's a guy and two he's living in Japan. Mostly though, I really like his writing style and the way he is so honest about the cleanse. Check it out if you need a resource!
Master Cleanse Day 1
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Well, look at me go! I made it through the first day. I pretty much did everything by the book. I drank the Smooth Move tea last night. This morning I did the internal salt water bathing and honesty, drinking 32 oz of salty water was just not possible. I probably drank about 24. It sure does clean you out! There is not way I could do that salt bathing and leave the house for at least two hours.
The lemonade does not taste bad at all. I actually like it. I had planned on only having six 10 oz glasses, but I was starving by about 7 and needed another. I think you really have to drink the lemonade every time you are hungry or you will go crazy! I am pleased that I got through today and hope I can do this for ten whole days!
Master Cleanse Preparation
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
So, tomorrow I start the Master Cleanse. I read the book "The Master Cleanser" by Stanley Burroughs and I feel ready to do it. I have had my Smooth Move tea and we will see if that's a treat. I really am a little bit scared of this, but excited. This really is just a pre-step. Let's see what tomorrow brings.
I know this blog maybe be a strange place to post about this, but you know what? It's my blog and I am cooking! And this should really lead to some interesting cooking in the future! So, here we are on my cleansing journey! YEE HAW! I am ready for a new day! I really want to accomplish this. It means a lot to me. Thanks for the prayers, Brenda!
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