Another good question was posted on the blog about exercising while on the Master Cleanse:
I started the fast and lasted 54 hours but blew it by being near the refrigerator full of food. I will try it again tomorrow. I am 57 years old and I run a few times a week, does anyone know if this could be dangerous to over exercise while on the cleansing fast?
Thanks, Mike
When you do the Master Cleanse a lot of waste that was previously trapt inside your body will be circulating around as the cleansing process starts to work.
This takes a toll on your body, and is a big reason you get aches and feel fatigued while doing the master cleanse. Doing vigorous exercise will only put more stress on your body.
I would avoid intense cardio workouts and weight lifting while doing the cleanse, especially if you’re doing it for 10+ days.
This doesn’t mean you should stay welded to the couch. It’s good to move around, just don’t push yourself too hard. I like to go for a walk or a light jog, do yoga, and ride my bike when I’m on the master cleanse.
Keep in mind that what one person considers an intense workout might be effortless to another. So if you’re a experienced runner going for a jog while you’re on the cleanse should be fine, but if you’re out of shape jogging might be too much for you to handle.
There is no one rule that fits every person when it comes to exercising and the master cleanse. Just remember to pay attention to your body, and don’t push yourself too hard.
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Greeting to All:
Went on the MC roughly about a month ago. Did the days, + the coming off the diet routine. Only problem I had in the beginning – 1st day was the craving. Got over that. 2nd/3rd – started in on headaches. Took at least 2 days to get rid of the headaches. Afterward, all was fine and I continued on to complete the 10 days. Also did mild exercising without any problems. Got greedy afterward – started eating, not excessive, but put @5/10 pds back on. Good experience and the MC worked wonders for me! Will continue to do this 2/3 times a year. Good luck to all!
My one friend tried that Dual Action Cleanse and found it worked quite well. Hope this helps!
What foods can you eat while on the cleanse?
i am an avid rock climber, and cannot afford to break my training routine while doing the cleanse. i climb three or four days a week, indoors, and at various levels of intensity. it is generally not cardiovascular, and i can make the workouts less intense for 10 days, but i have a concern about getting enough protein to repair the muscle damage. any thoughts?
So far I’m on day 5 and feel and look fabulous! I keep in ck on whether or not its a craving or actual hunger and it’s mostly a big burger ‘talkin’ to me… heh. The most beautiful things I’m finding about this cleanse is the mental alertness and how sharp my mind is. I feel balanced and at peace and all around happier. I’m not putting pressure on myself to complete the 10 days because (and this is just because I know myself & how I operate) I don’t want to add any extra pressure on my self mentally or spiritually. I’m taking it one day at a time. I’m finding what’s been helping is reading inspirational books like ‘The Secret’ to keep me positive & motivated… I feel like I can literally move mountains right now! I am certainly incorporating this cleanse into my new lifestyle and way of living! All the best to everyone who’s trying it for the first time & for those who are still not certainly – it’s one of the best things I could have done for myself!
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hi…i was wondering if i can mix the ingredients by a gallon of water instead of single 8 oz glasses? and if so then what are the measurements? thanks
Hello,
I am on day 17 of the master cleanse and have almost stopped losing weight, having lost only .2 lbs in the past two days. This is after haveing lost a minimum of .8 pounds for the first two weeks. I still have at least 7 pounds of excess fat on my small 5′ frame and am feeling that I may need to fast forever to get it off! I am feeling great and do not feel like breaking the cleanse at all at this point. I am walking up to 3 miles per day and doing some stretches, crunches and gentle yoga. Do you have any suggestions on how to rev up my metabolism, or if things will pick up again? Thank you.
is there any kinda of food that you can eat while on this master cleanser…???
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Are there any foods that I can eat on the Master Cleanse? Please Email me a list. Thank you.
A comedy diet called giga cleanse experiment was made based on a guy’s desire to prove whether he can be cleaner after a master cleanse. it’s pretty funny; he almost turns into a lemon
I’m considering doing the cleanse, but can’t refrain from exercise as I am a Fitness Instructor at a couple gyms and teach classes 5 days a week. Can I modify the cleanse or do it on the days where my schedule is lighter? What are the suggestions about how I can still do this?
Why would eating( for example: raw vegetables) ruin the master celanse?
Jessie, The master cleanse is supposed to detox and give your digestive system a break also. If you eat anything on the cleanse you won’t properly detox or get the full benefits of the cleanse. If the cleanse is too drastic for you, you might try going raw ( only raw fruits and vegies,nothing cooked) to see if that works for you.
How long am I able to keep the lemonade mix in the refrigerator for
How much of the tea do I need to drink in a day? Can I eat any foods?
Nearing the end of the first day……its amazing how good food smells right now…..wow this IS going to be tough…..tried it twice before and failed miserable both times. This time I hope I can keep up the strength.