Here’s a question from Debbie about eating on the master cleanse, and if having something to eat means having to start the cleanse all over:
I am on the 5th day of the master cleanse, on the 4th night I was so hungry and weak so I ate something, then on the 5th night I also ate something but I was able able to sleep again.have I screwed up,do I have to start all over again? Can I continue to do the cleanse without starting all over again? thank you- need to know asap!
This is a good question. To start with there’s no reason to be down on yourself over a little slip up. We all have our moments of weakness when we do the Master Cleanse and sometimes it gets the better of us. As for the effects of eating it really depends on what you ate. If it was a piece of fruit or some fresh vegetables you should be fine.
However if you ate a pizza or half a cheese cake you almost certainly interrupted the cleansing process.
But regardless of what it was you should just put it behind you and keep going forward with the Master Cleanse.
You might also want to try the steps for easing into the Master Cleanse in my Master Cleanse Book if you’re having trouble getting past the first few days of the cleanse. It’s helped a lot of people get past those difficult first days, and adjust their body to the cleanse.
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and just because i had the cracker im not going to start over , it was a cracker from a lunchable, one other thing my face is breaking out, is that a common side effect , please let me know thank you
Hi ….I am on day 4. Last night and today I have had a very bad bout of leg cramps, it was something that I was not expecting. Anyway, in a moment of panic, thinking that perhaps my cramps were something very bad, I ate a veggie sandwich on whole wheat and a glass of milk. Later I went on line to find that many people experience the cramps. Anyway, am i ok to continue with the cleanse or should I restart.
Thanks Jamie
Hello !
Day 1 ! I started with my sisters !!
And we all cheated gosh this is really hard :/
I ate 2 hot dogs i have to start over right?
I am on day 10 of the master cleanse. Last night I cheated….well, kind of. I made some zucchini pasta (literally, pasta made from zucchini) and took a bite. I thought, “well, a bite of vegetables can’t KILL me, right??!” WRONG! I was up all night with such awful stomach pains….from one bite! (Okay…one LARGE bite!)
Today being the last day, I thought I would feel wonderful. I feel bloated and tired…basically I feel like days 2-7 all over again.
I bought more lemons and maple syrup, because the outcome of the cleanse (until today, of course) have been great, and I want to continue.
However, can someone explain WHY vegetables or fruit of all things will make you so ill?
THANKS!
(and if I can do this thing….anyone can do it. Trust me!)
I have been on it now 3 days & I am allowing myself ONE piece of fruit of my choosing a night. I cannot fall asleep with the growling stomach. I’m technically FINE (I know ignoring it would be the best option) but it’s so loud & achey that I can’t!!
IVE DRANK ABOUT 6 CUPS OF ORANGE JUICE ON DAYS 4 N 5 , IM ON DAY SIX RIGHT NOW N DAMN WAS DAY 5 HARD. SHOULD I GO AN EXTRA DAY OR IS THIS ALRIGHT?
I am on my second stack of 14day fast with the MC
The first 14days were successful and went well. I experienced the normal foray 3days challenge.
I am very glad I did it. I took a week break of ease in and veggie / grape eating, and started over. This is day 5 …
I ate nuts while on the master cleanse, should I restart?
Concerned.
I did 5 days without feeling hungry! Went to a party and friends forced me to eat a little pasta but in the morning I had diarhea, so I am just going to continue.
Ok so this is my first day and I feel full. So it was easy. But wen am I supposed to start loosing weight. And do I have to do the salt water each morning?
I am on day 4 and am very dissapointed in myself. In a moment of weakness I ate a whole plate of chicken and potatoe stew.. I kinda feel crumy now.. Should I continue or start over?
I am on day 6 … Really proud of myself since I havnt ate anything since I started. I do have a bad habit of staring at the food in the fridge but not eating it lol… Have 4 more days to go but I finding it really hard to keep my mind off my empty stomach. Lost tonnes of weight aswell. I’m just freaked out that I have to ease back to food
my hands been numb n sweaty lately and is it ok eat banana n protein bar salad
i am now on day 3 and its going pretty good…sure got tempted but im determined and in a well-disciplined mindstate that i wont mess this up! 7 more days to go wish me luck….
EVERYONE WHO LET ANYTHING EXCEPT THE LEMONADE MIXTURE ENTER THEIR STOMACH:
If you want the full healing effects of the master cleanse, you have to restart. That is all.
The cravings, the aches, those are all part of detoxification. Downing one cracker or a veggie sandwich might give you immediate satisfaction, but it will bring the detoxification process to a halt.
I just eat the lemons wen my craving is unbareable
I am going on day 3! I’m down 4lbs. But I’m so darn hungry, I literally force myself to go to sleep when my stomache starts screaming at me!
I am going on day 3! I’m down 4lbs. But I’m so darn hungry, I literally force myself to go to sleep when my stomach starts screaming at me!
Hi everyone,
Don’t be so down on yourselves. Anyway, I am on Day 3 and am feeling accomplished. But I am very tired at the end of the day, partly because I work full-time and have 2 boys, so when I come home, I am exhausted. But I do have the support of my husband and children.
Listen, let’s do this together and cleanse the inside of our bodies. It will be sparkling clean and when we’re completed, we can make or continue to make wise decisions about what goes into it.
LET’S DO IT!
Also, can I do yoga? I suspended my running regimen.
I am on day 2 and i have had chewing gum along with a handful of almonds at night…i feel ok in my decision about that…I plan to stay on the program to see the benefits.
Its tuff..im a lil irritable but i know this will pass.
im on day one I couldnt stand it so I ate right now a granola bar is that bad
Im on day 2 and I’m with Jade up there, I too just eat the lemons in the cup to fill the hungr relief. This is harder than I thought it was gonna be, but I’m gonna do it and get off this plateau of not losing the last 15 pounds. Ive loss 235 pounds and refuse to gain any of it back!!
THIS IS THE BEST DIET EVER AND LET ME TELL YOU I HAVE CHEATED SLIGHTLY LIKE AFTER DOWNING THE DRINK I EAT A CRACKER RIGHT BEHIND IT TO EASE THE CAYANNE TASTE AND I HAVE STILL LOST 14 POUNDS. I GUESS I WOULD HAVE LOST MORE BUT THIS WAY I AM SATISFIED FOR IT WILL TAKE SOME TIME. THIS DIET IS NOT FOR YOU TO GO CRAZY AND TRY AND LOSE 50LBS IN A WEEK. TAKE YOUR TIME, DONT BE HARD ON YOURSELF AND REALLY TRY AND MAKE IT BUT IF YOU CHEAT SLIGHTLY “CRACKER, ONE BITE, SIP, ETC” GET BACK ON THAT HORSE AND CONTINUE YOU WILL STILL GET GOOD RESULTS.
The first exposure I had to the Master Cleans was at work. One of my coworkers was the brother of the woman who was printing and selling the booklet, the Master Cleanse by Stanley Burroughs. I tried the diet for ten days. The sluggishness of mind and body left me @ the sixth day. I weighed before starting but not again until after the cleanse. The difference was great Joy. Lost 28 pounds and felt crisp of mind, agile of Body. I was 58 when I did the purge. Over the ensuing years (I’m now 70), I have used the Cleanse for the cleansing but more for weight loss. Each time I go for the 30# over 30 days. I do the Cleanse @ ea. 2 yrs and sooner if need. No side effects .
A quick testimony regards the effectiveness of the Master Cleanse program. I have the VA medical as a veteran. A routine blood exam indicated that I was borderline Diabetic. The Doc wanted to place me on drugs. When I told him I could bring all the numbers down with a natural diet he frowned at me and said he was going to prescribe the meds anyway. I told him that they would remain in the pharmacy ’cause I was not going to pay for something I wasn’t going to use. 30 days later I took the blood test again. Doc just kept looking at the blood test printout and finally said, “I don’t know what you are doing Mr. June but keep it up– all your numbers are down by 6-10 points. The meds would not have done that much that soon nor would you have lost 28#.
I juiced lemons for the first couple of years. What a chore, as, I would juice-up 2 weeks worth at a time. I also discovered I could buy the Cayenne pepper in CAPSULES!! Happy day. Additionally, I found pure Organic Lemon Juice,no additives, juiced right into the glass, 16 oz bottles. No more squeezing regimen. The Juice is called ” Santa Cruz Organic Pure Lemon Juice ” and is available at Smith’s/Kroger, Raley’s, Whole Foods Market for @ $4-450. Easy Juice, easy Cayenne. EEEZEEE!
For me, it was the EGO that got the job done. Better health was of course the primary motivation. However, when I saw how much better the mirror treated me I became dedicated!
As with anything good in life, there were those who spoke against it. So be it. My guess is that most detractors are Fat, Slow of mind and envious as Heck. May God bless their lives with enlightenment and good health that usually accompanies an Open Mind.
you are blessed,
Bob June
I am on day one! I just keep reading testimonials to keep me going. I figured since I have no work or school until may 4th this is the best time to start. maybe im wrong though because Im just sitting around the house while my family eats and drinks beer daily! lol! anyone starting today or soon?! I need a buddy to get through this! im 29 5’4 and 175 pounds. I have muscle underneath because i used to be in such good shape. I gained 30 pounds the last 3 years being with my bf I got sooo lazy. haha
Carolyn google master cleanse forum! Im on day 2 now too
im on day 8. i drank orange juice this morning cause i was at work and had nothing else. feel like cheating on some soup or something right now hmmm
I started yesterday and today I ate a peanut butter sandwich on a thin military grain bread do I have to start over now , I feel like I’m depriving myself cause I feel hungry
Hi carolyn mclean, Im 29 same as yours, 5’3 in height 160lbs. Same as you im a slim, but when I get pregnant I stuck with preggy fats. I wish you could contact me, lets start together, Im in day 1, lets update each other for any information we experience, together we will accomplish.
I am I day 1 of cleanse and this is my second time on it! Did it a little over a year ago and lost around 10 pounds. I am hoping for a bit more this time! It is so hard and as a mom of three, cooling really makes it difficult! It is definitely well worth it in the end and you will feel so much better! I am reading all these posts to keep me motivated! Congrats to you all for starting and just remember the time goes fast and before you know it, you will have accomplished it
In my last post I meant to say “cooking” not cooling
Hey all,
Today is day 4 for me and it feels like the worst of it is over ( i hope).
Today i’m feeling in control and positive.
Actually considering going to the gym tomorrow for a light walk on cross trainer and some light weights – to speed up the proces.
I would love some peanut butter on whole wheat toast right now….BUT not as much as I would LOVE to fit into my bridesmaid dress that arrives in 7 days; for my sisters wedding in the caribbean nxt month!
did i mention i brought it a size smaller than i am…..eeeek!
I can do this……we can do this. xxxxx
dextox bunny.
Day 5 and so far I’ve lost 6lbs
My Parisian work colleague was passing round yummy pasties this morning.
A skinny mocha and pastries sounds oh so perfect right now.
… but I resisted (go me!).
I’m planning on doing 14 days in total….maybe 20 if I can be super strong.
Again I feel alert, not bloated and my skin looks great.
Walked home yesterday. Light exercise and weights will help in getting lean and toned as I shed the pounds.
Post MS I’m going to stick to a low carb, high protein diet.
Next post will be on Day 8!
happy weekend.x
I am not totally sure about other people who do the Master Cleanse, but if I am a bit hunger and have drank my juice, and the hunger returns, I listen to my body… what I have discovered is two things…1) it is time for me to go off my Master Cleanse 2) I was not adding enough Pure Maple…try the second one first and if the hunger continues…your body is talking…listen
BTW this is not a weight loss diet, it is a life style change, thats why it is called a “master CLEANSE”…don’t screw up the stomach by not respecting it just to be “fit”for an event…
then later claim the “diet” (when it is actually a cleanse) is no good…I ‘m just saying….
Day 8 and i’ve lost 10lbs in total…..wow. i can really see the difference.
Dress arrives this week – eeeeeeeekkkkk, will let u know what happens.
I’ve lost some of my boobs and my face is tiny……its those trouble spots like my bum and thighs i need to cut weight on.
feeling hungry…but its becos i’m so over this MC lemonade drink – yuck.
Gonna keep going thou….14 – to – 20 days is my goal…..also thinking of replacing 1 meal a day with this drink and keeping food very light.
MC has made me realise how much over eating I / we do.
Aiming to go to the gym tomorrow morning becos in an ideal world…i’d like to loose 25lbs before i fly in 25 days time.x
off to make another glass.
bye peeps.
Yesterday was my DAY 1, and I cheated. I ate lotsa rice. Today is DAY 1 all over again for me.. Reading all these testimonials really motivated me.. Keep coming guys!
This my first day during the master cleanse & I’m STARVING. If I ate a healthy salad once a day during this, will it still work?
OMG… I never thought I would cheat. This is my second time to do the cleanse. Day 1 Massive Headache. I was an avid coffee and tea drinker so I am thinking that was part of it. The today, on day 2, I had a bite of cereal and drank a diet root beer (half).
I am not going to start over. Just tack on another day!! Grrrr.
Hello,
I have been on the MC for approx. 6 days now and I have not noticed anything different except my eliminations are clear. I weigh myself daily and the weight goes up and down so, no weight loss here! I think the mistake I am making is that I drink only the salt water solution in the a.m. and the MC cleanse throughout the day with no other water or tea. I wanted to do this cleanse for weight loss only, but since that is not happening I will accept the cleans body and good health! Lol! The first three days were a beast it does get easier as you go along so with the tempted….stay strong you really can do this without cheating it really is mind over matter! Good luck and here’s to your health!!!!!
Hi! Im on day 5 and I have lost 10lbs! I felt really dizzy this afternoon when I got home from work, and had a small bowl of broth. Im glad Im not the only one going through this. Tomorrow day 6 & I am excited! Good luck to everyone…. I cant wait to lose another 5-10lbs….
Hey all,
so….here’s the story.
I hurt my back last we and had to take some super strong pain killers… empty stomach not allowed….so i stopped MC on day 9!
i eased off for 3 days and ate lots of veg and protein.
My back is feeling better now, so I’ve started again (can u believe it???).
today is day 2 – part 2
not sure if it is a good idea to start again so soon after doing 9 days of MC (i took a 6 day break)…..but i need to cut more weight….and quickly running out of options.
dress hasn’t arrived so, i don’t know how much more i need to lose to fit into my dress (UK size 12 / US size
and loose my post baby body.
bye for now.
Tiare,
1 Healthy salad a day sounds like a great idea – not sure if this is allowed.
2nd day on the Mc. and i chet
I eat a cup of pineapple I will continue with the mc anyway,, is hard I am very tempted for the food cause im usually in the kitchen and cooking. Im going to started to walk for 30 mnts or an hour a day I hope that can help, i havent loose any weight
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