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, 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 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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I am so upset with myself. I am on Day 4of the Master Cleanse, was hoping to do at least 10 days though was wanting to possibly go longer. I did the cleanse for 10 days 5 years ago and now overtime I do it I seem to quit, eat something crappy, like a whole box of Mac-N-Cheese, on day 4 or 5. I always convince myself--"Oh, I will just start it over tomorrow". I started feeling a little sick and the first thing my head went to was, "I better eat". There is a slight piece of me that is always thinking I am going to die in the night from not eating, even though the logical side of me knows better. Any suggestions on this?...... It would be much appreciated.
Thank you
I ate a mini snicker will that affect my master cleanse?
i went to visit my inlaws over the wekend and i was on my 6th day of my diet so i ate super which was a peppa steak and greek salad day 7 i also had supper please help can i continue or i restart
hi,i went to visit my inlaws on the weekend and in the evenings we wud have diner together so on my day 6 and 7 i ate diner because it seemed rude if i did not eat and i did not want everyone knowing am on a diet just yet,should i restart and when?or continue? HELP
Hello I have a question regarding my occupation. I am a chef. So after I invested in all these organic ingredients, I realized I can't not taste food. It's my job to taste food all day. I work 6 days a week. I was hoping the small bits I taste won't be a huge set back daily. I realize now this might not be the best diet for me but it's exactly what I need. I hope I can still participate and that all is not a loss. Please leave reply.
I ate some crackers during my master cleanse did I interupt the cleansing process ?
I am on day 8 of the master cleanse and I completely broke out in tiny (not visible to the eye) bumps. I was told by a physician friend that that was most likely a reaction to the toxins being released and exiting my body. Thoughts or input? Also I had to eat something tonight. I've cooked dinner for my family every night and breakfast each morning and tonight I BROKE. lol. But I only had 6 cucumber slices with a tiny bit of salt and OMG it tasted like heaven. I think I'm still good to go. We'll see how the salt water flush goes in the morning.
Reply to Laura - I've had the same type of experience. I lost 20lbs last year exercising and eating smaller portions and then this year I got a desk job and I gained all but 3lbs back. I started the cleanse on Monday so I am halfway done because I am trying the 10 days which so far has been tough. I'm hoping that when this is done I will feel refreshed and then I can start a better healthier lifestyle!
I'm only on Day 1- I lost 55lbs in 2013 from dieting and exercise. I've started a new position at work in January and I've gained nearly 25lbs back. I'm hoping the MC will jumpstart my dieting again. I actually love the taste of the lemonade. I was just wondering if everyone started off on trying for the 10days? I was hoping maybe to try 5-7.
Laura
First day of the master cleanse and I have eaten 2 granny smith apples and half a cucumber. I purchased the apples and cucumbers along with the master cleanse ingredients primarily for these moments of craving just to chew something solid. I figured they are okay because they are fresh raw fruits and vegetables and they are not big portions of it. I had one apple at lunch, the half of a cucumber at dinner and the other apple later for a snack. It may be breaking the rules a bit, but I don't mind because I am still feeling the effects of the cleanse still happening. I plan on breaking this fast on either the 4th or 5th day. I know you're supposed to go for a week or so, but since it's my first time doing this, I'm going to take baby steps and next month I can probably progress to a whole week. I initially intended on doing this for weight loss rather than cleansing my body of toxins, but it has done what I was hoping it to do which is to kick start my whole life style change. This cleanse has got me thinking a lot about food and somehow I have gained a whole new found respect for not only food, but real food such as fruits and vegetables. This cleanse is not only cleansing me physically, but mentally as well and I am truly grateful for the creator of this masterpiece we call the master cleanse. I am going to treasure this cleanse in my life for future uses and I wish all you fellow master cleansers good vibes and strong will powers! :)