So you’ve finished the Master Cleanse, and you’re wondering where do I go from here? Here’s a few tips on what to do after the master cleanse.
How you break a long fast is extremely important. You need to gradually ease your way back to solid food after having completed a couple of extra days of juices. You need to come of the Master Cleanse properly. Here is a schedule that works.
Days One and Two After Your Cleanse
Drink several glasses of fresh orange juice (8 oz) throughout the day. The orange juice will prepare the digestive tract to be able to once again properly digest and assimilate solid foods. Don’t gulp it — drink it nice and slow. If you have any difficulties during the transition increase the amount of water.
During the afternoon of day two prepare yourself some vegetable broth. This should not be canned soup that’s full of preservatives, rather make yourself some fresh homemade soup.
Days Three and Four
Drink orange juice in the morning, for lunch eat raw fruit, and at night eat fruit and/or vegetable salad. No eggs, fish, meat, pastries, bread, milk, tea, or coffee. Milk causes mucus and creates toxins in the body, and it’s known to cause problems in the stomach and colon…
Day Five
You are ready to start eating normally again. This will be your first day of a regular breakfast with solids. You should have your glass of lemon and eat fruit, vegetables, berries, or seeds for breakfast — nothing else. If you have gas or other digestive distress go back to day two and repeat days two, three, and four. You may have to do this a few times until your digestive tract is ready to process solid food again.
It’s highly recommended that you begin to take Probiotics after breaking your cleanse. This will replace the good bacteria that was removed when you cleansed the colon. The good bacteria keeps the gut balanced and it also produces Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B12, and K. Don’t take the Probiotics while you cleanse. They’ll just get pulled out of your body.
During your cleanse is the time to start to retrain your brain about your eating habits. You’ve got a fresh slate, why not take advantage of it, and begin to live a healthier life, and what you eat is the place to start.
First of all you should eliminate all processed, refined, and fast foods from your diet. Justify them how you like but the bottom line is that they are not good for you.
Increase the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables you eat. You should have a minimum of 5 servings a day.
- Replace all white flour products with whole wheat
- Restrict your salt intake
- Eat lean protein
- Limit your dairy intake
- Drink plenty of water
- No soda and other sweetened drinks. Remember the juice on the shelf isn’t much better than soda. You want fresh squeezed juices.
Eating a healthy diet will provide your body with the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. It also means that your body will be able to better hold toxins at bay. Eating healthy will also help keep the weight you lost off.
Coming off the master cleanse just takes a few days. Follow these steps and you’ll be set.
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hi,am on day fifteen,trying to make it to 21dys,i lost aron 22pds loking younger and feeling great,it works thanks.
What can I replace the orange juice with…I can’t eat oranges.
I am on day 8 of the MC, I am feeling great, don’t know how much weight I have lose but I don’t feel hungry. Was just reading about when coming off MC and was wondering about the orange juice. I can only get sweetened OJ here. Do I have to squeeze all those oranges or just drink the OJ.
Some things that you mention about retraining the brain to eat healthier make sense, though most does not apply once you have been eating a raw organic vegan diet for years. I have been a vegetrain 33 years, vegan 22 years and back to eating 90-100% raw. I used o eat raw exclusively for 7 years in the 90s before I learned more and began drinking probiotics such as kombucha and had greater access to organic produce without having to special order it. This is my 8th year–I do it 4 times ayera. As of 2001, I do 20 +3 days of O.J. in Jnauray, 10 + 3 days O.J. in April, July, October, but the first time I did not have daily bowel movements even thogh I took herbal laxative. I had some, but not as I used to 4-8 times a day. My energies never faltered as usual. I don’t know why so many fail after 2 days saying that they got weak or hungry. They could not have followed instructions. Anyway, I no longer break my cleanse with cooked broth as I eat raw. I replace healthy bacteria by drinking kombucha and get certain vitamins and minerals from juicing raw fruits and veggies or make raw veggie soup and add granulated kelp, nutritional yeast or dehydrated minerals with fresh chopped, food processor blended onion, garlic, parsley, etc. Real challenge is finding organic juice oranges at a reasonable price and Grade C or B maple syrup organic or not at a reasonable price.
Hiya! I am on day 3 & have lost 6 pounds! I feel way better today than the first two days! I do not feel completely drained today! I would like to go for 20-30 days but I am going to see how I feel at 10 days before continuing. It wasnt easy resisting the delicious foods my parents have cooking up in the kitchen the past two days..but I pushed through & Wala! I have grown stronger, and gained control of my brain…in the sense of not having to have food! I like being in control of my body
I am 16! If I can do it! Anyone can! Your body deserves the dedication it takes to fulfill the cleanse!
I’m on day 14 and have lost 21 lbs. That’s such an added benefit on top of having energy and my body feeling great!
I’m shooting for 21 days, but w/ me being a triathlete and soccer player, I’m starting to feel my energy deplete a bit b/c I am still working out, training and in the middle of soccer season. I’m doing this more as a spiritual fast/cleanse, so I’m relying on Him and prayer to get me through the next week. It’s definitely worth doing if you are considering it.
I am on day 9 – i’m making it but really craving food today, being able to actually have food in my stomach …but feeling younger, and looking better – not sure how much weight has been shed but its significant as I can see it and feel it. for anyone thinking about doing it the benefits are great and …its not all that bad or difficult to do – so if you’re hesitating – go for it
On day 7 – just cheated with some cooked onions in the pork roast I cooked for my family. Already my stomach hurts. I would like to go 10-12 days, but I just read about the transition period back onto food. I am concerned as I just mowed my lawn – had to move the trampoline, which I’ve been doing for 12 years with no problem- I grab it and pull it, and I could hardly move it. I couldn’t figure out why until I realized I have lost muscle mass in my arms. I have definitely lost pounds clothes I couldn’t even put on a week ago fit well. I am down 8 pounds in the 7 days. Was hoping to lose more fat and not muscle. Bummed. I am 5’9″ and start weight was 152 – now 144.
can i still eat popcorn on the 4th day coming off cleanser?
*Pam
Don’t worry about the lost muscle mass too much. You will lose more fat than muscle but the body will cannibalize about 1:2 ratio of muscle to fat for the first 10 days. I’ve never gone beyond the 10 days and don’t feel the need for anymore than that. I think it’s better to do multiple cleanses during a single year than to do a long stretch. Of course, eating a healthier diet will have more far reaching benefits than just cleansing…
Okay, I finished my 10 days of the MC! yesterday.. and today I started eating chicken noodle soup?! Been drinking water and orange juice.? What can really happen if I go two day with just soup and on day 3 start of with salad and so on???
How can fish oil work in with the cleanse? What brand should I go for?
Today is Monday and I’m staring the cleanse on Friday. I’m just trying to get all the facts straight before I dive in. I’m going to go for (hopefully) two weeks. I’m just curious, during these five days after the cleanse are you still supposed to be drinking the lemon drink that you drink through the cleanse or just on day five where you specified it. SOMEONE please let me know. Thank you.
Stopping at 10 days for this cleanse because let’s face it the holidays can be extremely difficult with all the ads on TV about holiday cooking. Nevertheless the cleanse was fantastic!! It was not easy…no foods, constant trips to the restroom, salt water flushing…regardless the benefits by far outweigh the costs amazingly enough. I lost my dependence on allergy meds and caffeine. Yay! That right there makes it all worthwhile.
Oh thanks for posting the info on after-the-cleanse. Please remember the primary purpose is for detoxing, losing the weight is just an added bonus. Best of luck to those doing the cleanse
Hello, I have been doing this cleanse for the past 3 years once a year, I am currently on day 10!!! I feel amazing!! My skin is clear, no foggyness of the brain, i have energy, i wake up in the morning w/o running over my girlfriend trying to get to the coffee machine, ive lost almost 20 lbs. this cleanse also helped me quit smoking cigarettes. The first two days were uncomfortable w/ the headaches and feeling tired but it was easy after that. I need to say i work in a 4 star italian restaurant so being around the aroma’s of amazing food was a challenge but i had it in my head that i was on a mission. I did plenty of research on the “MC” and found that everyone who has done it has nothing but good things to say about it, also anyone putting the cleanse down would only end up promoting some other sort of healthy living style so the motives weren’t pure. good luck to anyone trying this cleanse for the first time, just remember its mind over matter, if your not mentally ready to embark on this journey it may be difficult
I take high blood pressure medincine can i take the master cleanse diet,also 4 more other type of meds.
Hello i started today . Just by reading all this info gives me motovation .
So here a go lets see how much lbs ill go down ..
Hello I’m on the 9 day of MC, I did the 3 days-in as well, then in the beginning of MC I was surprised, I’m not felt hungry. On my 6 day, on morning I wake up with an allergic reaction like a rush in my face, I don’t know why. Now still have the rush, I hope after tomorrow “10days”, and with the days out of MC my face look great than before. Until now I lost 5.50 kg, that great!!!!! Good luck to everyone in this challenge.
This is my first time attempting the master cleanse! Im coming up to my third day and I am pretty hungry. The Lemonade has developed a bit of an aftertaste and the herbal tea isn’t really….well my cup of tea (pardon the pun); However I shall persevere. I think the hardest bit is going to be not eating everything in sight once I finish lol. I am only doing 7 days because frankly, I don’t have the time to be not fully focused for more then a week.
Good Luck Gals and Guys!
I wouldn’t ask medical questions about this cleanse. don’t you know that the guy who “invented” it was charged with second degree murder for trying to treat cancer patients with the cleanse!
That said as a psychological mission I have done it three times to reasses my thoughts on food and what I use food for. I cannot manage past seven days as it gets too boring but I agree with the majority that much to my astonishment, even after seven days of no food I DO NOT feel hungry?! Don’t get it but it works for me, i tend to lose about 10 pounds in a week and it has stayed off before if i go back to healthy eating.
This should be my day 7…. but I have failed. I have no energy and the lemon drink started to taste like vinager. I could not keep it down. I feel so sick. I am going to drink the oj and vegi broth today. I just cant do this anymore. Other people make it sound so easy. There was nothing easy about it for me. I had to be near the bathroom always and I just can’t put my life on hold anymore. I do feel like I will eat better for now on…. so that would be the best benifit I can think of for myself. NO MORE FAST FOOD! I had gotton into a fast food habbit. That is the reason I went on the clense. I belive that certin fast food co. put addictive fillers in their food and I wanted it out of me. I belive in that way I am ready to start a healthy eating plan. But I will most likely never do the Master Cleanse again. Its a shame because I use to love lemond aid. I belive this will no longer be the case.
PS…. Only lost 4lbs
I’m on day three and can’t take it anymore either I’ve felt si ck. The hole time was always hungry no matter how much I eat I just can’t stay full actually threw up a few times as well. Would like to try again. Being a little more prepared
For those that failed, did you do EXACTLY as the cleanse prescribes? I have heard people say “I did the cleanse and it didn’t work.” When asked if they used the salt water flush, they both responded “I did it Day 1, but it was gross, so I just didn’t bother. But I still didn’t eat.” I find that the flushes are just as important. I wish I knew why.
Everyone just remember to do it exactly as prescribed. Otherwise, it’s hard to expect the ‘expected results’. (Not directed/intended for ‘I Failed’. I just wanted to get it out there…
I completed my 7-day Master Cleanse yesterday and felt good throughout the entire process. It wasn’t until today, after drinking 6 glasses of diluted organic orange juice throughout the day, that my stomach hurts. The orange juice isn’t agreeing with me, and I have to say that the first day of my ease-out is far worse than any day during the cleanse. Why is orange juice so important? Is there another juice to ease-out with? I feel miserable which is getting me mad because I felt great on the last day of the cleanse! Plus the orange juice is bloating my stomach out. Almost feels like it’s undoing all the good the master cleanse did. Grrrrrrrr.
I am on day 11 right now! Was only going to go for 10 days but I am feeling so great that I am going to go day by day until I don’t feel like I can continue. I have only done the SWF twice this cleanse, it is very difficult to dedicate the time you are required to be near a washroom. However, I take the lax tea on a nightly basis and I am eliminating on a regular basis. It may be necessary to adjust the cleanse slightly to suit your lifestyle and obgligations. Still, the directions for the cleanse should be followed exactly. Not only to ensure success, but also for maximum health benifits and personal safety.
I have been doing the cleanse an average of twice a year for the past 9 years. The benifits are amazing, not only am I able to maintain a healthy weight. My skin glows, my digestive system works better and I feel stronger as a whole from the mental challenge. I am not a vegetarian, and do not intend to go in that direction (vegan lifestyle is highly promoted in the Master Cleanse book). Nevertheless, I find after I finish the cleanse my body naturally craves less meat and instead I get my protein from other sources! Not only that, I also find that my body craves fresh non processed foods. When I complete the Master Cleanse, I feel my system has been totally reset!
My best advice for anyone wanting to try the Master Cleanse for the first time is:
1. READ THE BOOK http://ifayomi.com/assets/TheMasterCleanse.pdf
2. If you can just get through the first two days you can get through all 10
3. Keep a journal
Good luck to everyone!
So what exactly do I need? Lemons, organic maple syrup, a cayenne pepper. Also salt for the s water flush. Is that all?do i have to use organic maple syrup? Maybe just an thy one.
So I completed 8 days- lost 13 lbs and was getting bored, but coming off has been awful. I had a little fruit on day one coming off– big mistake. It went through me in about an hour. Day two was better. OJ and more lemonade- then veggi soup I had made in the crock pot. OK Day 3 Pushed it again– Good all day, but fish, veggies and a cookie –how stupid is that? OK, I had cramping and BM’s all night.. Feel awful and weak this morning. I guess I should “read the box.” Today –just fresh squeezed OJ. I am an impatient person, and wonder if I will every eat again.
Day 9 and I’m not really feeling the benefits everyone says they feel. The first two days it just felt like I was forgetting something, I guess that something was food. Then I got over the ritual of eating, shopping and preparing food and the next couple days got a bit better. It hasn’t been extremely hard, but I’ve been hungry most of the time. I am still craving sugar, coffee and just food in general. I’ve done the SWF and half the time it yielded no results other then a upset tummy. I’ve drank smooth move tea as suggested and again nothing. I’m also getting really bored of the lemonaid drink, one day I used limes and that was a nice change. I have a big family party coming up in three days so I think I’m going to wrap this up a day early and start with the OJ tomorrow so I can have two days of liquid prior solid foods this weekend( I’ll make good choices, salad, steamed veggies etc) . There is a part of me that wants to condemn myself for stopping a day early but I need to be realistic and I know I will eat this weekend and I don’t want to be sick because this is the first food by body has ingested in weeks plus I don’t want to make my family uncomfortable and be the primadonna with the special eating criteria. So as for the master cleanse, would I do it again? Maybe – I did it to clean out my system and I have to assume I have, I’ve lost 7 lbs and I feel okay, just not great and balanced and light and wonderful like I had hoped I would. I have plans to continue my pre-cleanse eating habits of a vegetrian diet, no vegan for me. If you’re just starting the program my advise is stay busy it’s easier to not think about food when you’re busy and keep a journal, I didn’t and thinking back I would have liked to keep better track of how I was feeling throughout the process. Best of Luck
Today is day 8 for me and gave in for lunch and ate a vegatable soup, small, slowly and felt ok, cause food was going down my mouth. I guess that is what I missed the most. But the hardest for me was day 1 and 2, after that it was fine. I ddn’t feel tierd, but felt like I was missing out on things. I went to 2 parties over the weeknd and did fabulous, yes I cheated by tasting the food only, then I stayed away all together. I say this should be done in winter with no parties or family events and when the pantry is empty. This by far has been the most challenging to me, I lost between 5 to 7 pounds not sure. It has made me think about my eating habits and to make better choices in the future. Not sure if I will flush tonight and continue, my will power is just about gone. Help!
So on my fourth attempt at the master cleanse over the past few years (one going 8 days, one going 5 and one only going 3 because I got sick and couldn’t continue) I have finally reached the 10 days!! I have experienced all the problems everyone mentions in their post and testimonials on past attempts but this time I didn’t experience any of the problems. No headaches, No fatigue, No hunger (only the mental want of flavor but that was controllable). I didn’t stop my life, I woke up an hour and a half before I needed to leave anywhere. I went to school 5 days a week and on the 7th day even went to a party full of food and alcohol and stayed the course. I would have to give all the credit to my mentality entering the Cleanse and the support of my family and true friends. If you do not have proper perspective and faith in obtaining this goal you will never reach it. If you are doubting you are going to finish, you are pretty much finished before you start. As like me, it may not be the first time it all works out and everything makes sense, but if you are doing the cleanse for the right reasons (not just to lose weight) stay focused make a plan and plan out the ten days that you are going to be on the cleanse. The people around you are not going to stop their lives because your not eating, they are going to cook around you, they will go out to eat, they are going to engage in social outings that involve food and alcohol, they are going to do the same things they were doing before you went on the cleanse. I highly recommend if you plan to do this plan it out. Before you start commit to not eating, it is that simple, you don’t need to stop your life you only need to plan around your cleanse.
I did everything the book said said to do but i had to stop on day 8 because i became very sick. I had no energy during this cleanse, and i was always hungry. I had to stay close to the bathroom and i couldn’t go out much because just walking up stairs drained me. I know others who have done this cleanse and did great on it, but i did not. I am now trying to slowly get back to eating food i started with the fresh orange juice but i ended up throwing it all up and when ever i stud up my vision went black for a moment. If you have to stop the cleanse don’t feel bad because we are all different and so are our bodies so can do this and some can’t and that’s okay. I won’t ever do this again but i will change the way I eat from now on. i’m 5″3′ and weighted 138pounds now i’m 130pounds and i plan to keep the weight off
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