Narrow minded
Let me explain one thing about this cleanse. It is a cleanse and detox, not a weight loss program. We did not lose weight because we were starving ourselves, the total calorie intake of the lemonade mixture was sufficient and could reach up to 1200 calories depending on how many you drank. Of course your body is getting rid of toxins and unhealthy fat, so if one is overweight they will lose. This cleanse is easy to do and we all generally felt fabulous during it and after. If you research this cleanse. If done properly, all comments dating back 50 years are positive. I am always baffled at people who are totally incapable of grasping anything outside the realm of what they have been programmed to think. How very sad.
DAY 11
A part of me however small wants to keep going, there is something almost strangely liberating in not eating, perhaps one is not a slave to a thing that seems almost obscene in a world of over eating. Also I am having this health issue that I hoped would clear up and has gotten worse. I lack the stamina to do this another week at this stage but I may try it again in a few weeks. On that note it is a small part of me NOT wanting the comfort of food. I am craving my lemonade and do not really want juice, however you can have grapefruit juice as well which I like better than orange so I may try that. I drank some orange already and feel full and bloated for some reason. My fat mass is reduced and that is the thing that will stay even if the weight comes back. Healthy fat tissues and healthy eating go hand in hand. Also I read we can have fruit the second day and of course the soup which to me is back to normal eating as I really did not eat giant unhealthy meals before this started, and I miss my fruit and veggies !! We won't talk about the old antique doctors scale that weighed me more than when I started, as if !! Out by 10lbs is my theory which makes me 132 when all is said and done. Again I do not expect to maintain this exact weight once I resume eating however the unhealthy fat that has melted off is gone and its up to me how to maintain from now on. I am VERY proud of us all, this was really not a big deal and I recommend it.
The orange juice is causing me some problems which suck as I was out all morning and running to the washroom was an ordeal. Seems to be setting down down but its like it went right through me or some damn thing!! If I am going to have this problem why not go right to food and be done with it .... lol .... ok maybe not
DAY 10
The last day!! While a part of me feels elated a part of me is used to this and almost feels strange at the thought of eating again. I am sure I will get over that, but vegan it is and healthy from hereonin. I was overwhelmed with hunger last night, seems to be worse at night, I actually thought about sniffing the peanut butter jar but then laughed at myself. Was also very tired last night but full of energy this morning, did Yoga already. As far as oranges go after not eating for 10 days I am just buying a good brand of orange juice that is 100% natural and that will suffice for one day. I have a lot to do Thursday and will be out running around and need something easy. I am not even a huge fan of vegetable soup but looking forward to it anyway !!
Weight, hard to say, I feel a bit lighter than a few days ago, I will weigh myself at the doctors today, my guess is down to 132, lets see how close I am !!
I think there is no health reason a person should not try this unless they are quite ill. Hunger is for the most part a habit, and while of course a necessary one we are a nation of over eaters and junk food addicts who have lost touch with the real taste of food, the natural beauty of food. There were hard days but all in all nothing too awful. DO IT NOW !!!
DAY 9
Woke this morning totally uninterested in food which is the complete opposite of yesterday. I did sleep like a rock last night and feel great this morning. I drank the laxative tea last night and this morning and am in for the day if you know what I mean. I feel like I need to cleanse still in that regard. My tongue was pink last night but covered in the usual white film this morning. I am feeling like I could do this another week today but I am sure that will change as soon as I venture out and see people eating !! When I do the spring cleanse I am aiming for 14 days.
DAY 8
Well only a few more days of total lemonade and then at least some variation. I have a bit of heartburn this morning but all in all feel better than yesterday. I guess this is not the phase of the cleanse to be overdoing things. I definitely lost weight during this, how much is uncertain as I do not have a scale hopefully around 10 when all is said and done. I feel good but am slightly concerned why my throat persists in being sore all the time. I guess this is not going to cure it after all.
So not dizzy today but cannot stop thinking about food. I actually was staring at food in my kitchen for the FIRST time ever on this fast.
Still nothing happening in the bowel department ..... which concerns me. I think I will take the laxative tea for sure this evening. And my tongue seems pinkish again and the white film is leaving. The count down is on !!!
DAY 7
Yes in the home stretch !! I think I did too much running around and did not drink enough lemonade yesterday as I felt weak and parched when I woke up so I am making sure I drink the entire 6 today if not more. Feel even thinner than a day ago and I am curious to weigh myself again. I am not hungry persay just really craving something solid, not to mention that the same thing day after day after day can be a bit dull. Absolutely nothing happening in the bowel department unless I drink the tea which causes something to happen that I don't care for, so I am at a loss as to what to do in that regard. Strangely my throat is still a bit sore and in the mornings and late at night I seem to be able to cough of phlegm. Looking for the clear pink tongue to appear again.
All in all, despite people thinking we are starving ourselves even though I explain we are taking nourishment, this cleanse seems healthy and anyone could do it if they wanted.
Had a crappy day, felt quite light headed and dizzy and have had a headache all day. Was almost staggering by the time I walked home, but then again that could be the problem, sort of over did it all weekend running around, walking miles and not drinking enough lemonade, I will take it easy the rest of the week till it is over.
Day 6
There are some things about the body not meant to be shared, suffice it to say I not so sure about the laxative tea .... I cannot be chained to the house and it creates cramps and nothing solid is leaving.
I feel rather euphoric and full of energy today. I have noticed smells more acutely, for instance if someone smokes it reeks beyond words to me. People smell sour and gross. Maybe I will stay home the last 4 days !! I also weighed myself and seem to have lost around 6 lbs so far.
All in all so far it has been easy although I find myself daydreaming about food, and the first real meal, which seems light years away. I still have the yucky white film on my mouth and would kill for a stick of gum !!
Day 5
Halfway there and I can honestly say I am surprised how easy it has been so far. I really feel quite normal with no major side effects or changes happening yet. Perhaps the later part of the cleanse will be different. I slept awful but that is because my back is killing me, pulled a muscle or something a few days ago doing a work out. I only drank 5 glasses yesterday, I was just not hungry. My big concern is absolutely NOTHING is happening in the bowel department, even after drinking the laxative tea? Am I cleaned out already? Was I that healthy to begin with? I am trying to find more info on what is the norm in that respect.
I feel my usual energy level despite watching "Terminator" at 3am sitting up in a basket chair. Mouth feels total yuck and breath seems a bit sour. Are we allowed to chew gum? I have not so far but would like to get some if I am to venture out into public this weekend !!
Day 4
Well, I was seriously starving last night when I went to bed. My stomach was making noises I have never heard before and actually woke me up churning and gurgling. Seems better this morning although I have the usual dull ache in my intestines. Throat was bothering me last night as well and seem to be coughing up more phlegm now. I have noticed my tongue is all covered in white and my mouth in general feels yucky.
The fat is seriously melting off my stomach now. WOOHOO. I am enjoying the lemonade drink although when I premix I add the cayenne pepper as I drink each glass as I find it settles and also effects the taste of the drink the longer it sits, making it too hot. After today only 6 more days to go !!
7:16
Been going like a maniac all day and still full of energy. And not the least bit hungry either. Stomach has not growled once all day and my throat feels fine now too .... but I need to drink the laxative tea, nothing happens without it.
Day 3
I have a feeling today is going to be the worse day. Was up all night with stomach cramps and spent a good while in the ladies room, what more can come out? Apparently plenty. And my throat is very sore this morning and lots of stuff coming out. Is this the infection and illness leaving my body? On a good note the fat is melting off, noticably on my stomach ..... is my face thinner or is it just me?
I am not the least bit hungry this morning, usually I wake up and the tummy is growling. I am going to keep drinking the laxative tea and will have one this morning cause I am going through some big cleansing thing today it feels like. I bought some herbal organic peppermint tea and man did that taste good after nothing but lemonade for two days.
Also my mouth feels like someone crapped in it no matter how often I brush my teeth.
7:50
Going to have a tea and look forward to day 3 being over. While I felt rather indifferent about food all day I was getting more hunger pangs in my stomach than usual. All in all feel good, lots of energy, worked hard today and really did not stop till now. I keep thinking Friday we will be half way there .... baby steps !! I still only drank 6 .... we figured out the calories and I am sticking to 6 .... but honestly have not really wanted more. Bowels have calmed down. Skin looks a bit .... flushed?
DAY 2
Yesterday was not the most pleasant for me, but mainly because I had a throbbing headache all day and felt quite weak. I ended up drinking only 5 glasses, could not handle any more than that. I was getting heartburn and having my usual problem at the end of the day. I slept ok, my intenstines were sort of aching and felt rumbly all night which kept me awake but still I feel more energetic and normal this morning, headache is gone. I did not have a moment where my stomach growled that the lemonade did not fill me, but I am craving solids of course, I mean it is habit and normal. However I am determined to do this ..... I am going to do Yoga shortly and stay busy all day.
DAY 1
Drank my tea last night and my stomach is rumbling. I am very familiar with this tea so I know what to expect. (no details provided) I tried the saline salt drink, I really did, but I cannot. I am getting the gag reflex, like I am gargling and accidentally swallowing it. I almost threw up. I am going to say I am starting this cleanse very healthy and cleaned out, compared to most, and so this may not be necessary for me anyway. The lemonade mixture is nice, totally drinkable. But I do not have a sweet tooth and like bland things. I am not sure I am using enough cayenne pepper though.
Funny how hungry I feel this morning, I know it is in my mind, on a normal day I seldom eat before 10.
10 day fast
I am about to embark on a 10 day cleanse / fast. Although technically coming off the cleanse is another day without food and easing slowing into eating, so it is more like 12 days. People have safely done this cleanse up to 40 days. Tonight is the official end of food so I plan on stuffing myself at my friends dinner this evening. Four of us are doing this so I thought it would be amusing to compare notes. We all have to drink a laxative type tea this evening. (please don't make me explain why) I will be posting every day for two reasons.
1. To keep an accurate account of how my body is reacting to this.
2. To keep my mind off food.
3. To cure my body of this GERD or acid reflux that has plagued me the last 2 months.
This is a pic of me now, as the cleanse does cause some weight loss. (one can only hope) Let the games begin !!!
