Mar
30
9:45 am
This has been my most difficult morning so far. I woke up at 5:30am and my headache from last night was gone, but it was replaced with a strong craving for some food. I’ve been drinking a lot of water, and lemonade this morning and that has helped get my hunger under control.
I’ve also been working all morning which really is the big secret to keep yourself from thinking about food. If you can immerse yourself in another activity you will forget about being hungry, or at least put it in the back of your mind.
On the positive side I’ve lost 4 pounds, and I have a general feeling lightness and energy
I’ll be back a little latter with another update. Keep up the good work!
- Raylen
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4:30
It’s Friday Yeahhh! I’m actually kind of debating whether or not I should put in a half day tomorrow, but I’ll worry about that when the time comes. As for today my hunger let off from this morning, it’s still looming but it’s nothing I can’t live with.
I’m upping the salt water flush to two a day starting today because I’m not happy with my current eliminations. As I’m sure you all know by now these laxatives (salt water & tea) are very potent, so I’ll also be drinking an additional 40-60 ounces of water to make up for the fluids I lose from taking this additional does of salt water.
There’s some good comments about using lemon to help make the salt water more bearable which is a good idea if you have trouble taking the salt water.
Throughout the day I’ve been doing some light stretching which I find helps reduce soreness. I’m also going to head to the gym after I’m finished typing this to do some light cardio and sit in the sauna.
The Master Cleanse will put your body into rapid detox mode, and most of this waste comes out when we go to the bathroom. A sauna is a good way to take the load off your body by sweating out some of those impurities. Just don’t stay in their too long. 10-15 minutes will do the trick.
I went through 60 ounces of lemonade already today. I going to mix up another batch with apple herbal tea which should be tasty.
Other then that I do feel a little colder then usual so I’ve been drinking hot water all day which helped take care of that.
The weather here dreary so I think I’m going to stay in and make it a Blockbuster night.
I’ll be back later with another update.
1/2 way through Day 3! - Raylen
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11:30 pm
It looks like Day 3 is coming to a close, and so far everything is going as planned. My trip to the gym earlier today went well. I did some light cardio on the treadmill and 3 sets of sit ups. I was a bit more fatigued then I would be on my normal diet but that’s to be expected.
Overall I’ve been sleeping about 2 hours less a night while on the cleanse which is really nice because I’m getting a lot done by waking up early.
I took 2 doses of salt water today in addition to the laxative tea, and that really got things moving. I’m starting to see more solid waste come out during my eliminations. I don’t know how you all feel about this, but when I see that waste come out of me it really motivates me to keep on with the cleanse.
Before I call it a night I just want to say awesome job to everyone who’s joined in on this group Master Cleanse, and a big thanks for posting all these wonderful comments. Reading through them has really made my day. Thank you.
Raylen
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Day 6 for me!
Feel good so far. Not hungry but really tired today. Normally I am full of energy during the fast but not today, maybe because it is Friday. At least my skin is starting to feel silky smooth. Still hoping to go 14 to 21 days. I am doing this fast as a kick start to eating healthy and living healthy.
Keep up the good work Raylen, remember, how good you feel after you have accomplished your goal of the 10 day fast.
DAY #3
I,ve been using a chinese lax tea and it works well, but should I be using the other one you suggested?
Hey where is everyone? I hope you all stay strong and dont let the week end push off your cleanse!! I’m excited for us all and can’t wait to see the results!
Day 2 and still have mild headache. Started yesterday around 4pm. Tired too. It is easy to think about what a luxury food is and how I am depriving myself of the pleasure of it all. (I just re-read that statement–how funny).
My discipline is going out the window. I have no intention of quitting however. Just tired–feeling worthless. I can’t believe how much I am sleeping. I feel as if I have not been rested before even though I always get 8 hours of sleep, if not more.
What do you all think about traveling across country on the cleanse? Is it doable? If I go, it will be on day 7. I am hoping I will be great by then.
I did the salt water flush this morning! Ama zing what’s inside of you! Or I guess me! I went to workout this morning, just did 30 min. cardio and did great, only had to run to the bathroom once!
I am pretty hungry tho, just had my third lemonade cocktail. It was really hard when I took my daughter to Pizza Hut to get her lunch, but when I saw a lady have to litterly squeeze her body into a booth and two plates full of food, I said “no thanks”! I am better than that!! That for me is what this is all about! We are all better than that, better than all of the garbage, junk food, overweightness! We’ve let it get into our heads that we can’t do the best, or do the right thing, or have people telling us this cleanse is stupid, whatever! That makes me more determined than anything! Wow, where did that come from??
Whoever is reading this, You are Awesome! You can do anything you put your mind to! GO for the gold and don’t settle for anything less! You are better!!!! You are a winner!!!! I’m am excited to be on your team!!
I almost gave up today, I am realizing we really eat out of habit than hunger. My boyfriend started a hugh fight with me today and yesterday. Usually I would eat but I just drank my lemonade. I am going to turn 40 this year and I want to fill great. I have always taken care of every one else time to take care of me. Pray for me those who pray I need it 2nd day for me. Very itchy. Unable to drink the salt trying the lax tea instead. I hate salt.
Hi everyone, I am beginning to get a craving for my once-a-day wheat grass shot. It is really grassy, healthy feeling
This is day 3 for me and I am feeling very good. The salt water makes me gag but I am forcing it down. I have not had the run to the restroom feeling from it so maybe I am not drinking enough? I am now mixing 1 tsp with 12oz of h2o. Let me know if I need to do more. Raylen, I have asked a couple of questions as have others but no one has answered or commented. Please let us know if we are on the right track…
Stay strong everyone. The fact that you all are doing this feels like I have a strong support system. Am giving up a free meal at Ruths’ Chris next week so I am feeling pretty strong right now.
This is really getting hard(day 3). I am so hungry. I just keep drinking the lemonade and coming on this site to keep me strong. I keep reading over all the comments and it helps thanks everyone. I am going to try and take a nap and hope that helps.
Having a really difficult day 6….want to eat!!!!
Amen!
I had a really hard time with the salt water flush the first time I did the cleanse.
But I kept reading about the benefits of it and also a tip on how to make it easier to get down.
People suggested having a half a lemon at hand and licking it every time I came up for a breath as I drank the ‘magic potion’ (2 tsp. of uniodized sea salt to 32 oz. of water). It works!!!! Drank it seven out of the ten mornings and felt much better for it. It helped to keep reminding myself of the benefits as I drank it, too.
You all keep up the good work.
DON’T QUIT!!!
For the people that have done the cleanse … the weight that you drop.. is it weight that you really notice as if you’ve been workin’ out ?
i’m confused ???
Just checking in. Just read all the comments and am glad more wrote after this morning. Thanks for the comment on licking a lemon inbetween breaths of air. I’ll try it in the morning. I have had a headache for 24 hours now and just feel like I would if I was sick. I really look forward to the day it goes away. My right kidney has been aching for a few hours now too. I am excited that my organs are getting a rest and are being cleansed. The hardest part is when my fiance comes home and makes lunch or cooks dinner. I have to remove myself from the area just about! That is when I come here, so stay strong everybody and thanks for the encouragement!!
Hey everybody
Just stopped by to see how everyone is doing and reply to a few comments. I am not an expert on the master cleanse diet, but I know how it feels to comment or ask a question and not get a response.
Lauren- I am worried about the weekend too for myself, especially Sunday. We usually go out to eat after church and I don’t know if I can make it. Only time will tell.
Jill- Think about the people, especially children, who don’t choose to be hungry. You can use the cleanse as a time to reflect on how good you have it.
Janet- I prayed that you would have the strength to endure and the courage to succeed.
Lisa- I believe it’s 2 tsps of sea salt in 1 quart of lukewarm water. I had a really hard time this morning with the salt water flush, but it was worth it. Not to be too graphic, but I was in the bathroom within 10 minutes of drinking it. And there is a great tip from Mauri that I am going to try tomorrow morning.
Good luck and continued success to everyone.
Day 6 and I ate something (two chocolates) not sure why I wasn’t even hungry I just did it!!! I am soooOO upset with myself I cannot believe I gave up……I will start again in the morning and extend my orginal 10 days by 2. I know it is not the same but I can only commit until next Friday. As I am out of town after that……has anyone else cheated or am I the only weak one!!!!!
Day 3 for me!
Whoa! today has been difficult as it progresses for hunger pangs!! i have probably drank more tea today than i have had any other day(not yet 60oz though). I’m also afraid for the weekend! thats when we all get together and drink and be merry! i like the idea to up the salt because the eliminations have slowed way down! Raylen is it okay to use fiber on this cleanse? STAY STRONG EVERYONE!! I DONT THINK I WOULD HAVE MADE IT THIS FAR WITHOUT YOU ALL! WITH THIS GROUP INTERACTION i MUST SAY, iT HAS BEEN EASIER. BUT BOY I WANT FOOD!
RAYLEN,
CAN WE HAVE PEPPERMINTS?
Tamara- I’m not Raylen, but I don’t even think we can have a peppermint. You are probably asking because of that nasty taste in your mouth. When that happens I brush my teeth. I hope that’s okay!
Also, I think we can have peppermint tea, but I am not sure.
What great feedback here! Almost exactly what I was looking for doing a cleanse or juice diet (a buddy to do it along with me!).
Anyone with a headache - that’s your payment for all your time of poor food choices and caffiene withdrawal, probably. I’ve been there, for certain!
So far, so good! I’m so glad to see more people understanding the benefits of a cleanse, as I’m sure we have all encountered our “skeptics” or downright negative comments!
Hi Everyone - I plan on starting tomorrow since I am off from work for a week and am looking forward to it. I am also trying to get one of my clients start with me as well, we’ll see how that goes. Otherwise, I am staying strong and have been reading everyones comments everyday to continue to motivate myself. Good Luck to the rest of you and Stay Strong!!
The Power of Positive Thinking Goes a Long Way!!!
Hi,
I just started my cleanse today. I want to have a feeling that I am in control of my health. I am praying my way through it! According to my pedometer, I walked about 2-miles today. I kept very busy - tackled the attic/got rid of lots of useless items. I’m eager to make my health the focus. Catch up with you tomorrow. It’s 9:00PM here in Stamford, CT. and I’m off to bed. Good night!!Feeling really tired. Fran
It’s day 3 for me, and the best day yet. No more headache and cramping, like yesterday, and I have more energy but still am tired. I woke up this morning with puffy eyes–detox or pollin?
I had to give up dinner at a friend’s house last night–it smelled soooo good. I’m invited to two birthday parties tomorrow night (Saturday), and I’m not sure I’m going to go to either–if I do, I won’t stay long. Too much temptation, especially given an amazing-sounding b-day cake.
I wasn’t too hungry today until I walked into Whole Foods to buy more organic lemons, syrup and spring water and saw and smelled all sorts of tempting delights. The guy at the check-out counter saw what I was buying and simply said, “I only made it 9 days.” It was pretty funny–we quickly compared notes, and he wished me good luck.
You know what I just realized? I think my sense of smell has become heightened since starting the cleanse–not only am I more aware of food, I’m more away of the smell of the plants and flowers in my spring garden–hmmm, interesting.
The only thing I’ve really been craving is a red delicious apple. Maybe I should buy some decaf apple tea and mix it in with my lemonade.
My eliminations today haven’t been remarkable–the salt water flush takes about 90 minutes to work on me. Guess everyone’s different–unless the flush simply isn’t working.
Thanks to everyone for your comments–I’m taking in lots of strength from you. Hang in there–we can make it!!
Well day three for me so far I lost 8 pounds. I feel better, my skin is clearer, and I feel lighter.
I do feel hungery sometimes, I even cook meals for the kids, that I must say smell great. But I know I cant cheat, I want this more any anything so i’m in it to win it
Sasha
Hello All,
This is the end of day four for me. I am feeling fairly well. I like the idea of the sauna to sweat out some of the poisons. I think I will give that a try tomorrow. I am going to my Saturday Palates class in the morning. I hope that goes well. I believe the stretching will feel good. I probably should do the saltwater flush tomorrow too. I like the idea of the lemon in between gulps. I hope you all stay the course. This blog site is a good way to support each other.
Hi Raylan,
He is funny I did this before and made it to day nine my fourth and fifth day was the hardest for cravings I haven’t been eliminating as much as before I going to have to do an extra swf I do drink the herbal laxative tea at night I still don’t eliminate the way I feel I should it cramps my stomach
I started my cleanse on thursday although at times I do want to eat it is not overwhelming
I do have a very slight headache I am going to try the lemon with the swf your lemonade mixed with the apple tea sounds delicious
I literally forgot to cook dinner for my husband he threatened to leave me for rachel ray
hard the next day like something is moving
well on to day three oh their is one problem
when I am on this cleanse my breath is their anything I can use?
I just found this great quote! “The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment!” We are such instant gratifiers, especially with food!! It is actually Saturday morning for me, looking forward to another day! good luck all!
Hello All -
I drank my tea last night around 11 am and still nothing yet - actually had a hard time sleeping, and Ive been up since 6am I am drinking the SWF right now, hopefully this will get things moving since I have to leave the house in about an hour to run around.
Have a Great Day!!!
Day 3 is here. Even though I am posting on yesterday’s as Raylen hasn’t posted her day 4 yet. Woke up feeling different for sure. Headache is finally gone, but if I lean over it comes back for a few momments. I am pretty sure my body has began to shut down. All my muscles are stiff from lack of dietary calcium and only black bile is coming out from the flush. The salt flush was hardest today and the lime does help.
I feel light, have no scale, but will go to the gym tonight for a little sauna action.
Have a good Saturday.
Day 4 on old blog………..good day!! I’m still ok!! The body aches and pains are also normal….be sure to have plenty of water as well and the toxins also exit thru your skin and you can feel pain and also have some crustation on your eyes…..that just means there are lots of toxins trying to get out………all the more reason to hang in there! The more you do this the less side effects you will have. I also know I have tried this with grade A syrup and I was hungry all the time…….with the grade b I am fine. Drink lots of water as well……….Keep up the battle!! It is VERY worth it in the end!!
Where’s Raylen?
Day #4
What’s up Raylen? Where are you this morning?
You know we need you.!!! It’s 12:30 pm Michigan time.
Shinigua- I do know how it feels to not have your questions answer also. Oh well. Today I have so much energy, I do beleive you will have no problem tommorrow after church. You want this just like I do, you’ll be fine. I say a lttle prayer 4 you. ok
Jill
Thank you 4 that comment about the hungary people in the world. I think it is horrible how America obsesed with food, double-triple portion platter.
I had my protien,hemocrit and iron checked will on the cleanse and it the same as when not on it even on day 4.
Kelley-
You said it right We are such instant gratifiers Food will around another day 4 use to enjoy in moderation. Thats are our goal guys So lets keep up guy. Lets not fell sorry for ourselves and be proud!!! Good luck to all.
Hi Raylen,
My husband Karry and I started on the master cleanse today a few hours ago. It’s Sat. March 31st. We ate so much last night we dont expect to be hungry for hours. We are going on a Caribbean cruise on April 28th and are quite over weight. I am 50lbs over weight and Karry is 40lbs over weight. I went on the master cleanse about a year ago but only made it for 7 days, I did loose 16lbs though. We are going to do it together and if we can share our stories I do think it will help. My biggest problem is after the 2nd day on the cleanse is I get a presure in my chest and an iregular heart beat.It has made it more difficult to stay on because I feel so crummy. Any suggestions?
Thanks Linda
Hi Everyone,
This is my second day, and I am feeling quite well. I haven’t done the salt wash yet. I dread doing it. I stick with the herbal tea. I will be part of an evaluation team starting on Sunday. Back home Wednesday evening. The school is putting us up in a hotel during these (3) nights. I am trying to figure out how I can stay true to my 10 day cleanse mission!! Help!!
Any suggestions???
Frances–Be prepared for any temptation..have your drinks together, your visuals insight and have your goals always in front of you.
You can do it be strong. You will feel proud of yourself when it’s all over. Don’t forget
even if you fall, you are allowed to dust yourself and try again, try again.
I hope this helps.
I am on Day 3 and today is the big hump to get over, I had temptation smack me right in the face several times, but I am determine to get through this, I felt really good passing up the temptation. I am not as energetic today because I had lack of sleep before going into work last night, but I did get some sleep this morning. I have to force myself today to drink the lemon drink, but I am going to do it. I have had food on my mind, but I am not giving up. I am going to keep busy and not fall for the trap.
I started a little later than the rest of you. I’m on day 3 as of 04/02/07, I’ve been using Hoodia religiously and I’m not at all hungry. I NEVER could have done this without the Hoodia, I’ve tried before and it was just too painful. I actually feel terrific and the Hoodia doesn’t cause any shaking or jittering as there is no caffeine.
How do you get solid waste to come out when you are not eating solid foods??