So, it’s the first day of
the Master Cleanse…. and I have to say, I was super anxious, excited, and a little
nervous last night. Ten days of no solid food? Crazy, but almost every one who
has done it claims they have a blissful experience! So I’m itching to feel that
happiness overcome my body, and to feel clean on the inside.
I did the Salt Water Flush
this morning. It was bad, but no worse than expected. I measured 32 oz of water
and added 1 Tbs of Kosher Salt to it. While attempting to ‘flush’ it down all
in one go, I stopped mid way. It was once I stopped when I finally got the
salt-water taste. Yuck! Although, it tasted much worse and was harder to get
down the second time through, I did it!
I had only 3 cups of
lemonade today… I was supposed to have 6, whoops. At first, I didn’t like it,
but when I made it like a hot tea, it was tasty. I wasn’t hungry after
drinking it, but I couldn’t get the thought of food out of my mind! The only
time I wasn’t thinking about food was when I was either shopping, or working
out. The only way ill be able to endure these next 9 days is if I keep myself busy.
Day Two
This was a gruesome,
gruesome day… I had classes 12:30 to 9:00 p.m. So, staying on campus I could
smell all the delicious food coming from the cafeteria. Also, walking past
vending machines every five minutes didn’t make it any easier. On top of that,
I only brought enough lemon/maple syrup mixture for three cups—I put it in a
small Tupperware wrapped with foil and kept it in my trunk—so that was all I
had today L. However, I made it through the day and
drank lots of water. I am surprised my sister and I didn’t crack because we
actually sat in the cafeteria to read and study. I have to say, I thought
having a better sense of smell would be a good thing. Turns out it’s NOT. We
made the torture of smelling all the delicious meals fun, though, by making a
“Foods to Eat after Cleanse” list which includes things like sushi, chicken Marsala, lo mein with soba
noodles, and believe me, more… Oh no, this is making me hungry.
After Class, my sister and I went to Church to receive ashes. It was Ash Wednesday. We were nervous about what to do with the Eucharist, but they ended up not giving it out.
My sister and
I didn’t have any laxative tea, and this morning, I was too late to do the SWF.
So, we stopped at Shop Rite on the way home and bought Ginger Tea that supports
a healthy digestive track. We thought that meant it was a laxative… We were
wrong.
Day Three
I did the SWF this
morning, found it was much easier to ‘flush’ down after brushing my teeth, and
splitting it into two. I added 1 Tbs of kosher salt to a 24 oz. water bottle,
and then drank a cup of regular water. It took me a while to go, but once I
massaged my stomach and lay on my right side, I went. And when I say ‘went’, I
mean rushed to the bathroom 3 or 4 times to find un-clear water coming out,
instead of what usually comes out of that end. After I researched, I learned
that was supposed to happen. It is getting rid of all that guck deep inside
your stomach. Can you say naaasty…?
I was going to quit today.
I wasn’t even hungry for food necessarily; I just wanted to eat so badly! I
literally miss chewing food. I only
drank the lemonade when I was hungry and found myself only having 3 cups by the
end of the day. I was told not to have less than six, but everyday I’ve been
having three. I hope that’s not bad… of course, I say this knowing that it is.
I made my mom dinner
without tasting it for spices. I usually never use recipes when I cook (just
when I bake), and today I made something that I have never made before. It was like a
creamy, Mexican, pasta dish with ground beef and sausage. When I tell you I almost cried
when I saw her eating it, I’m not lying. I love eating something new I cook,
especially so that I can improve it next time I make it, but this time all I could
do was smell it and watch someone else enjoy it. So sad.
I did Jillian Michaels
Kickboxing video before bed. I also did it on the first day, but today was
different. I had more energy doing it than I ever had before. After the video,
I felt like I could do another, but decided to shower and sleep instead.
Day Four
Apparently after the third
day, it’s supposed to be easier, but that was not true for me. I was this close
to cracking. And if you saw me right now, I would be showing you two fingers almost touching
each other... I was putting salad in a bowl for my mom today and was so tempted to just
have one piece of lettuce. A piece of lettuce had never looked so good.
I know it’s bad, but I
only had 3 cups again. I was super busy today and had to take my lemonade in a
Starbucks to-go cup, or whatever they’re called.
At night, while I did the
workout video, I heard the water in my stomach rumbling around… It was both
disgusting and hilarious!
Day Five
I was going to wait until
the last log (Day Ten) to upload this on my blog. But, I am doing it now, on
Day Five. Why, you ask? Well, because I am so done right now…
My mom came home with left
over nachos, they smelt like Heaven. I was drooling watching her put a cheesy,
sour cream and guacamole filled chip with beef and beans in her mouth. Oh my
goodness, I just wanted to reach in that white foam box and shove the fatty,
but delicious, goodness in my mouth. Of course, even if I did crack, I wouldn't have been able to do that. To
risk gaining all the weight back, I need to do the ease-out. And, I am NOT
wasting all this hard work for nothing.
Of course, I want to go
the full ten days, but, I need food. And food needs me. If I quit Sunday, which
would be six days, then I can go back to my normal diet by Thursday! Although,
I’m not going back to my normal diet,
I am going to eat healthy, and only eat when I’m hungry. I see how easy that is now
that I see how hard it is to not eat anything at all. I also appreciate food so
much more. Like, there is no need for me to eat everything in sight that looks
appetizing. You only need to eat for the sole reason to survive, not for enjoyment.
So, I am going to go
through with Day Six tomorrow, I hope. And then, if I still feel like quitting,
Monday will be the first day of my ease-out. Which won’t even allow me to eat food,
L
just orange juice, and I believe broth.
I don’t regret the
cleanse, though. I lost about five pounds so far and I am noticeably smaller in
my torso. Although I don’t see a difference in my thighs (which are always the
hardest for me to lose), my skinny jeans slide on easily and fit much more
comfortably. Thinking about the possibility of all that changing after the
cleanse scares me.
As I lay here snuggled up in a blanket, allowing my body to slowly defrost from the cold, icy snow, I wonder why the winter makes people feel so lonely... 
