My name is Raylen Sterling,
Growing up I was not in the best of health. I was raised by a single mom who did the best she could, but often was so busy that at least one meal a day was take out or fast food. For snacks I would eat chips and soda.
As a result I was overweight as a kid. Actually I was obese. I remember my pediatrician telling my mom that if I kept gaining weight at my current pace I would likely not live to see 35 years old. As a result I was put on a diet, but after a few weeks of trying to keep me on a healthy diet eating in our house went back normal.
I was about 100 pounds overweight by the time I was 19 when I decided to take massive action, and finally lose weight. You might be wondering what was it that would drive a 19 year old to finally go on a diet. Was it good health? No, it was girls. It might not be the most noble reason, but for a teenager it was a powerful motivator.
I did the thing everyone tells you not to do to lose weight. I slashed my food intake to about 600 calories a day, and boy did I lose a lot of weight. 11 pounds in the first week. Close to 70 pounds after 3 months. But it was taking it’s toll.
I was famished, sleeping about 11 hours a day, and I was light headed.
My current 600 calorie a day diet was not good for me so I decided to eat a healthy 2,500 calorie a day diet, which for a guy like me who likes to workout, and lift weights should be perfect. But the only problem was the 3 months spent starving myself had lowered my metabolism, so when I starting eating a “normal” diet I still ended up gaining weight (about 35 pounds).
That weight loss attempt taught me a valuable lesson. I learned to never jeopardize my health in pursuit of good health. It sounds like common sense, but every day I see people taking drastic, even dangerous measures to achieve good health. Even with the Master Cleanse there are people who stay on this restrictive diet for longer than a month!
Today, I’m proud to say that I have lost weight, and I am healthy. By using the Master Cleanse for what it’s intended for – to purge unhealthy waste from my body, and help break my junk food addiction I was able to get my weight under control and finally feel good about myself.
The Master Cleanse is not easy, and if you want lasting results you’ll need to eat healthy after the cleanse, but the beauty of the Master Cleanse is how much improvement you will see in a short period of time.
If you’re curious about the Master Cleanse take a minute and read some of the comments below which are left by people from all walks of life, and feel free to add your own comments – I would love to hear from you.
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Hi barry,
I’ll typically answer the questions with a separate blog post.
You can use the search box on the left quickly find what you’re looking for.
Raylen
Whats a blog without interaction?
Lot of questions no answers..should be a reply button for each comment.
I’m now on day day 10 and have dropped 16 lbs
My problem is that I can’t sleep well on this fast??? Wake up at 3am wide awake.
WooHOOOOOO!!!!! Today is my last day, the tenth, of my 1st ever cleanse. I had to try it and I’m glad that I did. It has given me the opportunity to show my discipline. There were a few moments that I had to run away from the kitchen, but over all it’s not as tough as I was led to believe. Instead of the tea, I made the really big mistake of taking Metamucil. I stopped it a few days ago, but I’m sure it’s effects will linger for a while. Jesus and Moses went into the desert for 40 days and forty nights without food or drink, and I can see myself doing this for that long, just not this time. Maybe next lent….
Hi there I am starting the MC cleanse today …. I am going on vacation in 14 days so I really want to loose weight and change my diet to healthy eating
good luck to all
Denise,
OK here’s my story. I am incredibly psyched to start the MC. Must wait until after Super Bowl Sunday for obvious reasons! My plan is to begin with the pre-start for 3 days and then start the MC on the 4th day in earnest. My goal is to complete 10 days. For the past 4 months, I’ve completely changed how I view what I put into my body once I saw the positive changes. It started with the Heart & Body Extract from Healthy Hearts Club (a tincture taken under the tongue 3x a day) and then I followed that up with a very simple protein/green food meal replacement drink (recipe from a holistic cardiologist). That smoothie is my breakfast every morning. With just those two changes, I’ve managed to avoid this dreadful flu going around the office even though everyone around me has gotten sick. The swelling in my joints has gone down substantially, all my numbers are where they should be, high blood pressure gone, sleeping through the night, so much more energy than I’ve had in a long time and my skin has cleared so much that my co-workers have even complimented me on it. I’ve followed this up with trying to alkalize my diet more so that I’m less acidic because sickness and disease love an acidic environment. I’ve already experienced my craving for caffeine lessen dramatically. I was a tall thermos of java drinker every morning and now, I can only drink about half of that and feel like I’m not even enjoying it so much. So I feel like the next natural progression is to do this Master Cleanse. If I can stick with it, I’d like to do this once a quarter. I love reading everyone’s experiences! All I can think is that I’ll be spending a pretty penny on all these LEMONS!!! Just wondering if I can switch it up with a lime every now and then? BTW, lemons and limes are considered an alkaline fruit. Although they’re citrus and so naturally, they go in acidic, after your system digests it, they leave behind an alkaline ash which helps to balance out your body’s ph level. How cool is that? Anyway, I’ll blog again once I’m underway – I hope my experience will be as good as the ones I’ve read here!
For all of you who want Raylen to answer your questions, read this: I just got this email from him with these instructions:
I set up a special page on my website just for my newsletter
subscribers, and you can leave a comment or question and I will do my
best to answer it. Here’s the link to the question page:
http://mastercleansesecrets.com/blog/master-cleanse-questions/questions/42/
were are all the answers to the questions in the blog? Do you answer them, or can people answer them? Other than that it;s nice to hear others’ on there journey to a healthier lifestyle.
Closing day 7 and I feel drained, I am determined to make it to 10 days. My brain wants to but my body does not. I have tried to keep stress low, but sadly things happen in life that can prohibit that. I have had tons of energy up until today. I just feel drained. Hoping after a good nights sleep I will be more rested. I am a massage therapist and a small bixx owner so I have no choice but to do physical activity. I havent had any flu like issues. I have however went from 181 to 169 in the last 7 days. I did the SWF once, but I do drink the tea each night and eliminate every morning. I am not doing the cleanse for weight loss, but to clean my mind, body and soul of toxic matter. Weight loss is a bonus. I have every intention of sticking to a vegan/gluten free diet once I am though with the cleanse. I can not wait to sit down to a YUMMY salad with seeds, nuts and all the fixings!!! Happy Healing everyone!
I too URGE someone WHO KNOWS (what they are talking about) to respond to all of these questions posted before mine (as I need to know many of these same things), AND to respond to my question: What are Raylen’s and others’ thoughts about the powder mix form of MasterCleanse? I was pleasantly surprised to see it at a local natural foods store. (It is actually called ‘Master Cleanse’.) There is a version that provides 24 servings, which obviously would cover only 3 – 4 days (presuming you’re drinking at least 6 glasses per day), and costs $35+, and a version of individual-serving packets (15 packets) which cost around $29 (!!!). Still, I think its good these forms are available for times when you’re in a hurry and/or have run out of your mixture and don’t have time to get more together. Has anyone tried using these forms, and again what does Raylen think about this? Thank you!
I’m on my 2nd day of the ease out after 10 days of lemonade. I’ve been eating only raw foods all day, especially a mixture of veggie smoothies. Two had some whey protein powder. I stepped on the scales and am 10# less than when I started. I hope I can continue to eat right! It is so nice to be able to put my socks and shoes on without being short of breath! I did some exercises while on the lemonade and did fine. I had learned to do the salt water flush more than 20 yrs ago, so it’s never been a problem.. I just do it! I have a rare disease called hypokalemic periodic paralysis and have had no weaknesses or paralysis during the Cleanse! I’ve done it before with similar results! High energy level when I’m awake. Yet I have slept a lot too, but that’s typical with the hypokpp. Thank you Raylen for your hints that I downloaded last yr when I went on the cleanse. At my age of almost 79, I think I did very well!
Hello fellow MC’ers, today at 11:30am (Monday August 13,2012) I started the MC. I’m hoping to continue on for 10 days, which means until Wednesday August 22 being the last day to make it through the cleanse. If I make through 3-4 days this would be a milestone lol! The lemonade’s taste is not that bad, it’s just a little spicy. I’ve drank my second glass of lemonade at 2:00pm, this is the easy part. I plan on drinking 5 1/2 (9oz) glasses per day. I decided to drink the herbal tea (natural/organic slimming tea) this is easy also. The worst is drinking the salt water mix (yuk!!!). I had hoped this would bring me along quicker. I think I’ll pass on the salt water and drink water. My goal is to lose 47 pounds and detox my system. Right now my stomach is growling and I feel a little light headed, I’m trying not to think about food lol! I’ve read some of the blogs and they are encouraging. Wish me luck! Anyone with any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!!
my question is “can i make my six cups of lemonade in advance to carry with me to the office? wont it loose the vitamins?”
Tonight at 10:00pm I will have compleated Day 7.
I am doing fine. Sometime I get a little more hungry then other times. I also find myself getting board of the drink the mixture. I am planning to continue for the 10 day period. I lost 9lbs. in 6 days. This is the reason I will stick with it. PS I do chew gum if not I would have quit days ago.
Jess – How are you doing? I am on day 5 and I am feeling pretty good. Stomache started growling late yesterday and hasn’t stop. Other than that I feel strong. I would love to hear how you are doing?
Its my first day starting teh MC. I’ve never done this before. Hoping I can stay strong and committed!
Amanda: If you are breast feeding, I wouldn`t go on the cleanse. Wait till you are finished.
To Peener: I did 2 cups of salt flush in the morning and 2 cups at night. It certainly did the trick!
I am on day 10 and my stomach has been very grumpy. Should I drink more lemonade then usual. I have been drinking 6 to 8 cups a day.
I started the cleansing on Monday, I have to admit that I, F… up and eat some pop corn chicken Tuesday night but today when I got up no back pain, this is great because I had pains every day and it took pain pills to be able to get to work.
I’m still on it, but with more determination.
do I have to do anything due to my mess up?
Great recipe I love the taste!!!!
What I think should happen now before anymore comments are put in, is that someone should be answering some of the genuine questions asked here by individuals, before they feel discouraged.
well in seeing great changes for me, day 1 i felt my body shaking, day 2-4 was a walkover, day 5- i just kept thinking about food, all different type of food that i want to eat, im now at day 6 havent been on a scale but my body looks shrink n my love handles are going down….4 more days to go……..i know am gonna make it, jus hope ill live it up healthy after the cleanse.
This cleanse has really been going well. The first day I had a slight headache(I believe it was caffeine withdrawal). I am on day 5 and I am still excited. I feel energized and my body is changing before my eyes. I feel satisfied as far as feeling full. I will definitely incorporate this cleanse on a monthly basis. Even if it is just for 3 days. I am changing my eating habits due to this cleanse. I will be fifty next year so I am making life changes. This cleanse has been a blessing! Thank you
Hi,
I was reading several of the blogs and was wondering where I might find some of the responses to the questions asked as I too had some of the same?
can you chew gum while on the cleanse.
Aloha,I did the master cleanse for 8 days,but had to get myself back on my heart meds.I had an absolutely positive experience and wish some of my family would try it.Side effects did not bother me and my energy level was at top speed,while on the cleanse.I could not stay still for a moment.I had a lot of chores or projects to keep me busy.I actually prepared all my families foods for all the days I was on the MC.I loved the salad and soup required for the easing in days.I did experience a bit of hunger the 3rd day,but after that day my body had adjusted and I did not get hungry.I think eating was just a habit for me,whether I was hungry or not,before embarking on the MC.I am going to go back on it in two months.I recommend this cleanse.Thank you for giving me help in getting back to good health.Aloha
My name is Amanda, I’m 18 years old. I probably seem too young to be interested in juicing or cleansing, then again I probably seem too young to be a mother as well! I am 5’3. I weighed 123 before i got pregnant, now that my bundle of joy has arrived, I weigh 165. I feel hideous and I am 100% into this for the weight loss. If I do not succeed, I will be highly discouraged. Please tell me if it will not work.
Hi, I wanna know when u should drink the sea salt water because one liter of it is a lot just to chug. Please someone let me know
My name is Anna, I am 54 and thought I was eating healthy and had started to jog. Then I had a fall at my sons HS graduation and the doct said I was borderline with low blood sugar, and all my other level, cholestorol, ldl, hdl etc were not normal. I am on my 6th day of the cleanse. So far I only had a headache the first night and that was it. I think maybe cause I had started taking chlorella and spirulina 3weeks before I started the master cleanse. I stopped taking them but wonder if anyone knows if that would hinder the MC process. So far I have lost 7 pounds on the MC but a total of 22 pounds and still would like to lose 25 more. I started out pre-doctors visit at 169. I am 5’4″.
Hi, I’m 28 years old, 6 feet tall and weigh (as of today) 253 pounds. I’m on my 6th day of the master cleanse and am planning on doing the whole 40 days. I’m doing 10 glasses of lemonade a day which is 1050 calories a day. According to a couple of BMR calculators I’ve found online my calorie intake should be about 2000-2400 calories a day. I also read that its unsafe to have a diet consisting of less then 1200 calories a day and now I’m paranoid that I’m going to harm myself by continuing at only 1050 calories a day.
I got injured at work and haven’t received a paycheck or been able to work for over a year due to my injuries. I started this diet because I haven’t been able to exercise and all the weight I’m putting on is worsening my condition. I already spent my $250.00 dollars in food stamps (YES, Whole Foods takes food stamps) for all the ingredients to do the cleanse and I don’t have the budget to change my 10 glasses a day formula for my remaining 34 days.
I’m scared I’m going to harm myself. I NEED to do this but not if I’m going to harm myself or make myself sick. I’m at a loss and need some honest clarification. Thanks and hope to hear from someone soon.
I read on an MC website that -day and 5-day MC are recommended for those who haven’t done it before. The same website also recommended a 3-day “pre-start” would make a difernce in completing the MC successfully. I am on day 4, of a 5-day MC. I did a 5-day “pre-start” as well. So, when I finish day 5 of the MC, I will have essentially completed a 10-day challenge. The pre-start involved orange juice, vegetable broth, raw veggies and fruit/fruit juices. It’s so important to get the right ingredient for at least half the days you plan to do the MC. No subsituting the Grade B Maple syrup. I have done well. I only had a bit of lightheadeness on day 1 of the MC, and was still able to go on two mile walks in the park with my husband. I have not had any hunger, which surprised me, since I spent the last two days of the pre-start on a film set around food! While I wanted to lose a few pounds, I wanted to detox my body even more so that I can make some healthy lifestyle changes. So far on day 4 of 5, I have lost 8 pounds…an average of 2 pounds a day. I hope by the end of day 5 tomorrow I will be down a solid 10:-) Its funny because I am not ravnous for any particular food when I’m done. The website I mentioned suggested coming off the fast by doing the reverse of the “pre-start” for three days. I think my only craving right now is any kind of soup:-) Tomato basil is my favorite. It is truly mind over body after day 3. When I got done with day 3, I was tempted to stop. But my original goal was 5 days, and I was determined not to disappoint myself and I have continued. Maybe 10 days will be my goal next time. Being diabetic doing this MC, my glucose numbers stayed between 99 and 115, with my low dose of Metformin, which is great for me! I also opted to do the laxative tea in the morning and evening instead of the saltflush. Took too much time to find the non-iodized sea salt:-) Like I had read, I didn’t start “moving” until day 2 of MC…not a whole lot, but enough to take 1-1/2 inches off my waist! Now on day 4, my poopy is kinda loose, but I am going at least twice a day:-) If I could improve on my MC, I would force myself to drink more water. I was able to get 1/2 my body weight down, but I read one of the experts say that you should try to guzzle your exact body weight in water oz. Naw…maybe next time:-) MC is truly a journey…not for the faint of heart…but doing it with the right intention is so key. My husband was telling me after day 2 that I was looking smaller because I am burning fat stores. I could see what he meant in the mirror. How exciting is that! All I can encourage for success is to follow Raylen’s pre-start and written goals, and know that it does come to an end:-) Any cheat I could have done, even one Brazil nut, would not have been worth it, being this close to achieving my goal of completing 5 days:-) Best wishes to you…it really is not about the destination, but the journey:-)
I read on an MC website that -day and 5-day MC are recommended for those who haven’t done it before. The same website also recommended a 3-day “pre-start” would make a difernce in completing the MC successfully. I am on day 4, of a 5-day MC. I did a 5-day “pre-start” as well. So, when I finish day 5 of the MC, I will have essentially completed a 10-day challenge. The pre-start involved orange juice, vegetable broth, raw veggies and fruit/fruit juices. I have done well. I only had a bit of lightheadeness on day 1 of the MC, and was still able to go on two mile walks in the park with my husband. I have not had any hunger, which surprised me, since I spent the last two days of the pre-start on a film set around food! While I wanted to lose a few pounds, I wanted to detox my body even more so that I can make some healthy lifestyle changes. So far on day 4 of 5, I have lost 8 pounds…an average of 2 pounds a day. I hope by the end of day 5 tomorrow I will be down a solid 10:-) Its funny because I am not ravnous for any particular food when I’m done. The website I mentioned suggested coming off the fast by doing the reverse of the “pre-start” for three days. I think my only craving right now is any kind of soup:-) It is truly mind over body after day 3. When I got done with day 3, I was tempted to stop. But my original goal was 5 days, and I was determined not to disappoint myself and I have continued. Maybe 10 days will be my goal next time. Being diabetic doing this MC, my glucose numbers stayed between 99 and 115, which is great for me! I also opted to do the laxative tea in the morning and evening instead of the saltflush. Took too much time to find the non-iodized sea salt:-) Like I had read, I didn’t start “moving” until day 2 of MC…not a whole lot, but enough to take 1-1/2 inches off my waist! Now on day 4, my poopy is kinda loose, but I am going at least twice a day:-) If I could improve on my MC, I would force myself to drink more water. I was able to get 1/2 my body weight down, but I read one of the experts say that you should try to guzzle our exact body weight in water oz. Naw…maybe next time:-) MC is truly a journey…not for the faint of heart…but doing it with the right intention is so key. My husband was telling me after day 2 that I was looking smaller because I am not burning fat stores. I could se what he meant in the mirror. All I can encourage for success is to follow Raylen’s pre-start and written goals, and know that it does come to an end:-) Any cheat I could have done, even one Brazil nut, would not have been worth it, being this close to achieving my goal of completing 5 days:-) Best wishes to you…it really is not about the destination, but the journey:-)
how does dibetics do the master cleanse ?
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