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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Wow! today is my fourth day and I am doing great. My third day was the hardest, but I got thru it with flying colors. Nothing temps me because my mind is made up and I am looking for and expecting the benefits from this cleanse. The problem that I am having is elimination. I do the laxative at night and do the sea salt in the morning faithfully. My only results are a lot of watery stools, should this be happening. I am looking to hear from someone on this matter.
Ijust started the master cleanse and I too am feeling weak. I ate some grapes and I am concerned that I messed up – please advise me as to whether I have messed up the cleanse by eatin fruit – thanks
hi, i just started, but i like to know witch are some light foods and drinks i can take, like coffe, wile im on the MC diet and if its ok to take some pills , like to sleep or any other simple ones.
I have been eating fresh veggies during my first 2 days of the diet. I just need some kind of food! Is that totally disrupting the process or will I still see results?
I on day 4 I am not hungry I drink my lemonade read a book or look in a facion magane and start shoping but I want to know if I can take my omaga3 and coq10
I have been on it for four days and I had a cup of no-pulp orange juice last night because I felt incredibly dizzy. I’m guessing that’s alright???
I ate some crackers does that mean i have to start over..This is my 3rd day..
I am on day 2 of the cleanse after completing 5.5 days, being interupted, and starting over again. During the interuption of 5 days, I put on 6 pounds of the 11 lost. I have a strong history of pitting edema, and want to know what do I do when the cleanse is over?? Is there a way to find out what my trigger foods are so they can be avoided? Do I have to become a Vegan to remain healthy? Your input will be extremely helpful!! Thank you.
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Hi all,
I’ve a question that’s similar to another question here, but i still need to know the exact answer. I’ve already passed th 2 days of the master cleaning, but on the 3rd day i couldn’t help myself so i ate. I ate 2 pancakes, rice porridge and som tofu and veggies. I feel really guilty about it and am worried if i should start all over again from the fourth day or can i count the 2 days before in as well? Will it disrupt my cleaning and weight loss process? I hope someone can be spcific about it, because i want to know it for sure. By the way, i do steps exercise everyday for 90 min. Does this speed up the weight loss process? How much weight can u actually loose within 14 days? Thank you!
hi i was just wondering if u eat something like rice or something small and healthy each day while on the master cleansing process will it effect the process??
Well this is my first day and I have messed up real bad by eating hotdogs and chips I know I really need to do this but I need a penpal to connect with and motovate me (smile) anyone just starting?
It is my forth day on the cleanse! I am feeling great, but last night I slipped and had a 2 snow peas, bad I idea I was up all night, not pleasant.
The only things that are considered part of the master cleanse is the lemonade made with lemon juice, pure organic maple syrup, cayenne pepper and water. You should be drinking the laxative tea at night and salt water flushing upon awakening. You may also have decaffeinated peppermint tea. To sweeten the teas, you may use some of the maple syrup. You can also use a mix of lemons and limes if you would like. Also, instead of maple syrup you can true pure agave sweetener – but it is best to stick with the maple syrup and stay as close to the master cleanse as possible without incorporating any other foods into it. You will continue to crave and be hungry if you also have other foods. As for medications, prescription drugs should be kept with, but no other supplements are needed. All the vitamins, minerals and calories you need to keep living are provided by what is in the lemonade. Also, remember that if you are very very hungry, you can add some extra maple syrup to the lemonade or you can take a tablespoon of maple syrup on its own. This gives you extra calories you may need and also some helpful minerals to get you by. As for falling off the fast, it is really a judgment call on your part. Raw organic foods seem to be alright, but the point of not eating at all is to give your digestive system a rest so your body can focus attention on detoxing and repairing things it hasn’t had the chance to. I find that if I fall off the cleanse, I may do an extra SWF to ensure nothing gets absorbed, this may be too intense for some of us, as it is time consuming and can be uncomfortable. Hope this helps!
I am on day 6. Tonight i ate. Bad. I had a steak and rice with some fried plantains.
Should I continue? for the next 4 days?
Ok, I’m on day 3 and I have yet to have a “serious” bowel movement that everyone talks about. I may have gotten the wrong tea or am not putting enough salt in the water. I don’t know I’m just frustrated already. Should I buy a regular laxative? My cravings have subsided though.
im on day 9 tomorrow is my last day and Tuesday i am off i can’t complain although i did say a prayer prior to starting the cleanse asking for strength and a good mind set i believe that made it easier for me because i felt fine the whole way thru no head aches still exercised no hunger pains nothing i did slip up i guess by chewing gum but after i read your not suppose to i stopped but chewing gum was where my cheating ended i made a commitment and i want to follow it thru to the end. i must mention that i am also a full figured women the scale did go down about 7-10 pounds more or less but as i said before can’t complain
Day 3 of Master Cleanse.First 2 days was hard but I survived.Yes I did slip up but I am not eatin meats or carbs only fruit or wheat bran fiber.but im less huqry as days exceed.im a little dizzy @ times too.I will do it as lonq as I can
I’ve done the master cleanse several times with great results. Never “fell off the wagon”. However, this go around, I can’t keep the salt water down in the mornings. I’m on day 3 and can’t seem to get it down. I understand that herbal lax in the am and pm may work better…is this normal?? Has there been any other comments about the issue with the Sea Salt Water wash? Help. I love this diet but this is concerning me. Can I have plain chinese won ton soup (without eating the won Ton)?
Allison (from June 9) I want to tell you that I appreciate the information you supplied. It seems like it will be very helpful.
I just tried to begin the cleanse yesterday, but it was a FAIL – as my daughter would say. I wasn’t properly prepared. I didn’t have a plan for when it was dinner time for my kids. I think I will take a couple of days to pre-prepare meals and have specific instructions. My husband and kids can make the dinners, but I know I will end up being involved if I leave it undirected. It is not practical for me to remove all food from my house, so I need to get around that part somehow. I know I will get through it.
i’m on day 4 and i accidently had oral sex with my partner, does that mean i have to start over?