BROKE MY FAST

That's right, it's over.

I will definately re-attempt. I really did want to get to at least 10 days.

This morning I felt seriously ill. I thought the flush would make it better but it ended up worse.
I had sharp stomach pains and an ache in my chest, and I felt weaker than I ever had before, I literally couldn't walk! I did have some lemonade and wait a little while, but felt no different; so I drank some Apple juice. I did look for oranges, but we had none in the house for me to juice. All I've had today is raw fruit, and some brussel sprouts. I haven't eaten any junk food; I haven't even craved it. In fact, the idea of anything greasy, or meaty or sugary makes me want to be sick.

I hope that feeling lasts. lol.

I have lost 2 inches off my waist, one from my bust and one from my hips, and one from my thighs. Now I just need to get to the Gym and tone it up....

DAY SEVEN

Today was odd. I felt the effects of the tea before having had my salt water flush… but then again I DID sleep 12 hours!

I weighed myself, there’s no difference.

Also I’m no longer craving just junk food. Today I had an urge to bite into an apple, and eat raw nuts.

Went to see Outlandish perform at the Royal Albert Hall with my friends, was a good night… I wore my skinny jeans! They’re still a little on the tight side though.

I only had 4 or 5 glasses of the lemonade today. But seeing as I slept half the day away I don’t think it should matter too much. It’s great knowing I’m halfway through. I’m tempted to stop at 10 days, but I think I’ll push myself to do 14; I really want to see a difference in my weight.

My skin is still terrible and I still feel like I have a cold.

That’s all for today.

DAY SIX

Today was a very, very interesting day. I feel it would have gone a lot easier had there not been a humungous (I mean HUGE!) chocolate cake in front of me the whole day.

Had I not been worried what it might do to my system at this stage to eat it, I would have gorged the whole thing!

I had my little flask with my lemonade, which kept me going through the day. Tomorrow will have been a whole week on the plan! That’s halfway through! I think I’ll definitely do 14 days rather than 10.

I was told a couple of times that there is a difference in the way I look, and I do feel a little slimmer- my blazer fit today, so I know it’s working! Also I don’t see a lot of fat around my face anymore, which does boost my confidence a little… now to fit into those skinny jeans…. Lol

I haven’t weighed myself; I figured it’s probably better to do it tomorrow, as it will have been a milestone.

I think I also worked out a way to gag a little less with the salt water flush; I gargled with a semi-strong mouthwash before starting on the salt water, so it didn’t taste too gross. Luckily, the flush was over by the time I actually started work. Once again it took over 3 hours!
Wednesday will be difficult, because I start at 9… which means I’ll have to start the flush at 5:30!!!

My skin seems to be getting worse; I have teenager type pimples appearing all over. I’ve got acne treatment cream on whilst typing this!

Also I feel like I have a cold, I have a runny nose and phlegm in my throat- this must be my body expelling the mucus.

Anyhow, that’s enough for today.

DAY FIVE

Today has been my worst day so far…

Only because I haven’t tried being at work whilst on the cleanse yet; tomorrow should be quite a challenge!

I didn’t get much sleep last night, and took my saltwater flush at bout 6am. I intend to do the same tomorrow so I’m not still feeling the effects whilst at work!

Anyway, I went to sleep straight after, and woke up at about 1pm, and felt awful!

I was dizzy and felt extremely weak, and drained- I could barely stand up let alone walk; but I took a swig from my water bottle and went to the kitchen.

I lay on the sofa a little while but my head was still spinning, so I made my lemonade (thank goodness I juiced my lemons last night!) and had 2 glasses, before falling asleep. I woke up at 4pm.

I was still a bit weak but much less dizzy.

I had another glass of the lemonade and had a shower; I think that helped quite a bit… after the shower I was absolutely fine.

I measured myself after the shower, I’ve lost an inch off my waist, but my hips and bust and thighs are the same.

I shall weigh myself tomorrow after work, and also let you know how the day goes.

Time for me to go and wash out my Hello Kitty Flask… lol…

Tune in for more tomorrow ;)

DAY FOUR

Today went fine, it was probably my most active day so far whilst on the cleanse; a rather fun day of heavy shopping (I bought new jeans! Yay! They’re a little tight, but hopefully not for long =D )

Much fewer cravings now, still no difference in weight. Bought a Senna Tea from Holland & Barrett’s, as well as my probiotics for afterwards.

I also purchased a green “Hello Kitty” flask so I can take my lemonade to work on the weekend… I can’t wait to try to explain to everyone what exactly it is that I’m doing!

I did notice a difference after adding psyllium husk to my lemonade yesterday (sorry if I forgot to mention that in yesterday’s post!).

I haven’t had any other detox symptoms as such, just that desire to chew something hasn’t quite died down.

Nothing else to report for today…

DAY THREE

I’m pretty late with the Day 3 post… sorry about that!

Anyway today went fine. I did feel a little bit weak carrying my backpack home (containing my laptop, maple syrup, books etc).

I realised I’ve been doing the Cleanse wrong for the past couple of days; apparently, pure green tea or mint tea are not effective as laxatives… so I went to Tesco on a hunt for Senna Tea. I found none, but picked up a pack of Senokot Maximum Strength (for tonight); I’ll be going to Holland & Barrett’s tomorrow to find an actual laxative tea.

Also, to make up for the last couple of days, I shall also extend my detox to 14 days,

So it’s now going to end on Sunday 30^th of March.

Yay.

I weighed myself today, no change in weight as yet; however my stomach feels flatter and I feel less chunky.

I’m starting to see the symptoms of the detox; I have broken out in small pimples and have bad breath. Hopefully that won’t last too long.

That’s all for now, folks. It’s almost 1am and I’m knackered… Night Night!

DAY TWO

Day 2 is almost over.

I went onto YouTube and did a search for the Master Cleanse and found a ton of people logging their days on the diet; if only I’d done that sooner!

I considered starting a video blog, but

a) I’m already on my 2^nd day, and

b) My mic doesn’t work.

I will however post before and after photos once this is done.

I feel quite lethargic, but that feeling was there before the diet too. My mouth waters at the smell of food being cooked, but I know it’s just a craving; for example, I hate fast-food outlets; I’ve eaten once at McDonalds and Burger King in the past 6 years; yet at a TV advert for a burger I found myself salivating. Disgusting.

This morning’s salt water flush lasted 3 or 4 hours; I suppose its because it’s my first “proper” flush. Also I noticed a little blood in my saliva in the morning, but it was gone immediately and hasn’t reappeared throughout the day.

Also, my maple syrup’s already halfway down; I shall need another bottle soon.

I’m already planning places to go and things to eat when this is done. I think it’s another form of craving; I’m thinking Chilli’s Boneless Buffalo Wings, and a huge Pizza. Although I hope, after tomorrow morning’s flush, I stop thinking such things.

I shall weigh myself tomorrow (day 3) when I get back home; hopefully there will have been some sort of reduction, which will motivate me to continue.

Being away at Uni it’s a bit easier to do this, but I worry that at home nobody will quite understand what I’m doing (and won’t care for it either, until they see the difference); so I’m expecting to be called down for lunch and dinner every day.

I’m on my 6^th lemonade. One more, then tea, and then bed. Well I guess that’s all folks, for today…

DAY ONE

Well today is my first day… I cheated a bit :(

I started the day with the mixture, I was dreading the taste, but surprisingly it wasn’t too bad; the maple syrup softens the blow of the pepper. However, straight afterwards I stuffed around 10 cashew nuts down my gob.

I haven’t eaten anything since, and had another glass of the mixture a couple of hours ago.

I’ll have a couple more before I go to sleep.

The saltwater flush is horrible. I felt a pain in my throat and chest, and then a slight headache and nausea. As instructed, I lay on my right side for 30mins, watching family guy.

Not feeling light headed or anything yet; just a few hunger pangs and salivation; but that’s expected after a day of no real food. I expect it will be worse tomorrow, but hopefully by Wednesday or Thursday I’ll have stopped feeling hungry altogether.
I’ve started to think perhaps I’m pushing my body a bit, so whenever I do I think of David Blaine; he’s pushed his body to all sorts of extremities and is still going at it, to prove it CAN be done.

EDIT: David Blaine Uses The Master Cleanser!!


I really want to chew something, but I’ve already broken a rule today. If I want this to work, I have to stick to the guidelines.

Introduction

I’m a 21year old university student from London, who works part time at a luxury retailer and enjoys fashion and good nights out. All the above involve, to some degree, looking good.

By looking good I mean no overhang, no chunky thighs, no pregnant belly and NO FACIAL FLAB. You can photoshop all but facial flab.
Anyhow… I’m 5’5” and just before Christmas weighed 8st7lb, and had the ideal BMI of 19.5.

However, come New Years I developed Bells Palsy and an Unpleasant Migraine, which manifested itself in my left Limbs. Since then I’ve been on lots of unpleasant medication and have changed my lifestyle quite a bit. I’ve hardly been out this year in comparison to last year, I’ve been eating mostly pizza, and other student-y orderable foods; and it doesn’t help that my medication makes me hungry, slows my metabolism and makes me feel really drowsy. I knew I was putting on weight, when my blazer at work became tight, when I could feel fat on my face and neck, and when I got asked (seriously) if I was pregnant, I knew I had to do something about it!

I had my annual medical at work on Sunday 15th March 08 and my weight is now TWO STONES more than before, bringing my BMI up to 24.5, making me 0.4 away from being clinically overweight.

My body is so full of junk right now there’s no wonder I feel drained and lazy, I need to kick my body back into gear, starting with my metabolism. Cayenne pepper is meant to speed it up… At first I was considering drinking the lemon-cayenne-maple concoction just at morning and night, and eat normally otherwise, but then I figured I’m the kind of person who would get too confident and end up eating even more than usual; so I put my food down and vowed to go the whole damn way.

No food
No snacks
No drinks
Just water
And the lemon-cayenne-maple mixture.

I hope this brings more insight to those who consider this route. It worked as a quick-fix weight loss plan for Beyoncé for “Dreamgirls” (though she’s gorgeous anyway), but even though it worked she still said she wouldn’t recommend it. I know it’ll be tough and painful and all the rest of it, but if it truly is a detox I should feel amazing afterwards, and my body should be healing itself beautifully. If not, and I screw my body up, hopefully others should learn from my mistake and not attempt the Master Cleanse.