Today is Day 1 off the cleanse and I am so excited to get back to food. I am hungry and drinking this OJ is not doing much. My Uncle called and invited me to Red Robin for my cousin's birthday. Told him no I am on day one off the cleanse.
I am going to be making some soup today, cause the OJ doesn't last long. I will drink more broth than anything. I have just finished my first cup of OJ which I did drink it slow. It took me over an hour.
After going to the gym, I was feeling weak. I came home and had some soup, mostly broth with some crackers. I feel asleep for a while then had a little more, more vegetables this time with crackers. That was an hour and half ago, and I am hungry again. Its Crazy!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Day 10 (10/24/07)
Day 10 is finally here!!!! It feels like forever! Weighed in at 224 today, thats 17 pounds and I am done. I wanted to do 15 days but because I was only doing it for the weight loss, I feel like I am kinda loosing the battle. At least I did the minimum.
Drinking this annoying lemonade and about to make my way out to the gym to waste time. I went to the gym and did 45 mins of workout. Then my grandmother made Chicken Catchatori tonight. I took some out of the pan and froze it for next week.
I am drinking the last 10 ounces of this tea. OH YEAH!!!!!! Tomorrow I am starting out with my Simply Orange and I will have my soup in the afternoon. I can't go a whole day only on that orange juice. Well I decided the first thingPublish Post I am going to have after the soup is Butternut Squash Fries.
Well, I am taking the last few sips and no more tea, last night was it! Somebody on the site said they read we weren't supposed to take it, so I'm not. Yeah, I am DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Drinking this annoying lemonade and about to make my way out to the gym to waste time. I went to the gym and did 45 mins of workout. Then my grandmother made Chicken Catchatori tonight. I took some out of the pan and froze it for next week.
I am drinking the last 10 ounces of this tea. OH YEAH!!!!!! Tomorrow I am starting out with my Simply Orange and I will have my soup in the afternoon. I can't go a whole day only on that orange juice. Well I decided the first thingPublish Post I am going to have after the soup is Butternut Squash Fries.
Well, I am taking the last few sips and no more tea, last night was it! Somebody on the site said they read we weren't supposed to take it, so I'm not. Yeah, I am DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Day 9 (10/23/07)
Day 9 and feeling fine! One more day to go, I can't wait!!! The tea is not moving well, and I am getting so sick and tired of this. It didn't move well yesterday either. Scale is at 227 and I am just PISSED!!!!! I have even been going to the gym. Whatever!
Took my swf this morning and haven't had anything else just to see what the scale will say when all of the sw is out. Was gonna go to the gym, but don't want to so I will make my solution and have a glass of ice water. Just tried the scale again and I am at 225.4. 16 pounds!!!! Much better.
I am going to make up 30 ounces to have during class. I barely drank the lemonade during class, no surprise there. I went to Walmart after class and got some more maple syrup because I have about 2 tablespoons left. I guess I could have used that as an excuse to quit, but I want to do this right. One day left!!!!!!!!
So, I also bought pizza crust for this philly cheese steak recipe I found and some Simply Orange (I don't care what they say about the pasteurization) and some boxes of mac & cheese (mexican and bohemian mac and cheese). I forgot the ground chicken (or beef).
Well anyway I am trying to get down the last of my lemonade and then gonna take my tea.
Took my swf this morning and haven't had anything else just to see what the scale will say when all of the sw is out. Was gonna go to the gym, but don't want to so I will make my solution and have a glass of ice water. Just tried the scale again and I am at 225.4. 16 pounds!!!! Much better.
I am going to make up 30 ounces to have during class. I barely drank the lemonade during class, no surprise there. I went to Walmart after class and got some more maple syrup because I have about 2 tablespoons left. I guess I could have used that as an excuse to quit, but I want to do this right. One day left!!!!!!!!
So, I also bought pizza crust for this philly cheese steak recipe I found and some Simply Orange (I don't care what they say about the pasteurization) and some boxes of mac & cheese (mexican and bohemian mac and cheese). I forgot the ground chicken (or beef).
Well anyway I am trying to get down the last of my lemonade and then gonna take my tea.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Day 8 (10/22/07)
Day 8 and feeling decent. I decided I am not going 15 days, I am ready to eat! Didn't lose pounds today at 226.4. Whatever. 15 pounds is really good. As you can see, I am lacking in enthusiasm. I can't wait for this cleanse to be over.
My tea didn't move today until I was ready to take the swf. I don't feel like I got all the swf out though. I went to the gym and worked out for 50 mins and stopped by the store to get some mixed vegetables for my soup. I am still trying to get down the last of my first 30 ounces of solution. I can't wait to eat again!!!
I have been trying to decide what would be the first thing I want post cleanse (after soup). I will be drinking the Simply Orange again cause I can't take the fresh squeezed. I want a gyro (cause it is on tv) but I know it will be a few days before I can. I even found a recipe for steak gorgonzola alfredo!!!! I am gonna have some good eating (hope I don't gain all the weight back!).
I am drinking the last of my lemonade then on to some tea.
My tea didn't move today until I was ready to take the swf. I don't feel like I got all the swf out though. I went to the gym and worked out for 50 mins and stopped by the store to get some mixed vegetables for my soup. I am still trying to get down the last of my first 30 ounces of solution. I can't wait to eat again!!!
I have been trying to decide what would be the first thing I want post cleanse (after soup). I will be drinking the Simply Orange again cause I can't take the fresh squeezed. I want a gyro (cause it is on tv) but I know it will be a few days before I can. I even found a recipe for steak gorgonzola alfredo!!!! I am gonna have some good eating (hope I don't gain all the weight back!).
I am drinking the last of my lemonade then on to some tea.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Day 7 (10/21/07)
Day 7 and down 15 pounds!!!! When I got on the scale this morning it was at 226.8. I was happy about that. That tea woke me up around 5am and I let it move. After I was done I felt like I still had to go. At 7am I took the swf. At church, I couldn't really drink my solution. I left immediately after service, I didn't want to stay around and be tortured watching everybody enjoying the food. I think day 10 will be it. I am hungry and want to start eating. I will take it day by day, but I am ready to make food.
After church, I came straight home and after using the bathroom I got on the scale and it said 226.2 twice, then when I tried the third time it said 227.2. I think I should only weigh myself once, when I wake up after the tea moves.
After church, I came straight home and after using the bathroom I got on the scale and it said 226.2 twice, then when I tried the third time it said 227.2. I think I should only weigh myself once, when I wake up after the tea moves.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Day 6 (10/20/07)
Today is Day 6 and I am feeling much better today. I woke up about 5 to let the smooth move do its work. I got on the scale and it said 229. I was ok with that. When I got up for good, I weighed myself again and it said 228.8. 13 pounds!!!! I am glad I skipped a pound. I kinda need to lose 2 pounds a day to get my results. I had a stomach ache before the smooth move got totally out of my system. Well, I am about to drink my swf.
Today, I am having some major struggles cause I want to eat. I had to take a break from looking at recipes cause I want almost everything I see. My grandmother is making food for my Pastor's Anniversary tomorrow. She is making cabbage, potato salad, banana pudding, dressing, seven layer salad, baked chicken and pink salad. A lot of food right?! I said I was gonna freeze the cabbage and dressing. I want to try some of the cheeseburger recipes I found.
I want to eat and I don't really want so much healthy food. I want to try my butternut squash and some beans. But then I keep thinking I want to get to 215. That is the barrier I need to break. I keep telling myself that I can also do 3 day fasts every once in a while. Right now I will be taking it day by day, but absolutely have to have the minimum of 10 days.
On my way to bed after drinking my tea. Tomorrow will be a trying day. (fingers crossed)
Today, I am having some major struggles cause I want to eat. I had to take a break from looking at recipes cause I want almost everything I see. My grandmother is making food for my Pastor's Anniversary tomorrow. She is making cabbage, potato salad, banana pudding, dressing, seven layer salad, baked chicken and pink salad. A lot of food right?! I said I was gonna freeze the cabbage and dressing. I want to try some of the cheeseburger recipes I found.
I want to eat and I don't really want so much healthy food. I want to try my butternut squash and some beans. But then I keep thinking I want to get to 215. That is the barrier I need to break. I keep telling myself that I can also do 3 day fasts every once in a while. Right now I will be taking it day by day, but absolutely have to have the minimum of 10 days.
On my way to bed after drinking my tea. Tomorrow will be a trying day. (fingers crossed)
Friday, October 19, 2007
Day 5 (10/19/07)
Day 5 and I am doing a little better. Last night, my back was stiff where I couldn't bend over to look at my shoes. And I had cramps. I have a full period now! I went to bed and slept ok, but my back is still slightly stiff today. I weighed in this morning at 231.8. I am not excited about that. Yesterday I was at 232.0 so that is not even a pound. But every lost is something. Anyway I am sitting here drinking my lemonade and planning my day.
After drinking my SWF, my scale said 231.0, so I guess I just had to flush the tea's elimination out. I went to the gym and worked out for 55 mins. I felt good after going. I got home and finished my teas, drank my smooth move at night.
After drinking my SWF, my scale said 231.0, so I guess I just had to flush the tea's elimination out. I went to the gym and worked out for 55 mins. I felt good after going. I got home and finished my teas, drank my smooth move at night.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Day 4 (10/18/07)
I am starting on Day 4 and down 9 pounds!!!!! I popped on the scale this morning and it was at 232.0. I am so excited!!!! Its the milestones like this that keep me going. I feel a little I don't know today. I think I have mild cramps, but my period has been super crazy the last 2 months since starting new birth control. I hope it is my period.
Today I am going back to the gym today. I haven't been since Monday (Tuesday - class, Wednesday - interview). I also want to go into Target to get my Deceptively Delicious book. So I kinda plan to keep myself a little busy instead of just sitting around my house all day. Right now I am just sitting around drinking my SWF. I am going to make up my 30 ounces of lemonade and go to the gym around 12.
So, I took a detox bath because I was having cramps. I decided I wasn't going to the gym so I went to the stores instead. I got all of my lemonade in and found more recipes.
Some new ones are Crab Cakes, Churros, Fried Cookie Dough, Pound Cake (1/2 chocolate, 1/2 vanilla & chocolate chip).
I have drank my tea so I am heading off to bed.
Today I am going back to the gym today. I haven't been since Monday (Tuesday - class, Wednesday - interview). I also want to go into Target to get my Deceptively Delicious book. So I kinda plan to keep myself a little busy instead of just sitting around my house all day. Right now I am just sitting around drinking my SWF. I am going to make up my 30 ounces of lemonade and go to the gym around 12.
So, I took a detox bath because I was having cramps. I decided I wasn't going to the gym so I went to the stores instead. I got all of my lemonade in and found more recipes.
Some new ones are Crab Cakes, Churros, Fried Cookie Dough, Pound Cake (1/2 chocolate, 1/2 vanilla & chocolate chip).
I have drank my tea so I am heading off to bed.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Day 3 (10/17/07)
I woke up this morning, knowing I had to go. So once I finally got up, then I went to let out what the smooth move created. Now I am sitting here sipping my SWF. I weighed in this morning and 235.8!!!! Thats an extra pound from last night. I am thinking of going the full 15 days.
So I had to go downtown for an interview and decided that I wouldn't drink too much while down there. (public bathrooms suck!) I sucked down my lemonade finally around 5. I made 10 ounces and forced myself to get it in, then another 10, now I am about to finally make the last 10 (9:25pm)
I have this obsessive thing going on with the scale. I weighed myself in at 234.0 around 8:15. 7 pounds!!!!! I decided to make a list of all the things I want to eat once I finish cleansing. Last time I had some recipes I wanted to try that I never got to. So here are the items so far:
My sister told me not to talk to her about anymore food recipes. I told my grandmother that cleansing helps me to remember I was bored with food before and looking up the recipes while cleansing gives me something to look forward to. She understands.
I will have a cup of nasty smooth move and probably weigh myself again tonight and record it tomorrow.
So I had to go downtown for an interview and decided that I wouldn't drink too much while down there. (public bathrooms suck!) I sucked down my lemonade finally around 5. I made 10 ounces and forced myself to get it in, then another 10, now I am about to finally make the last 10 (9:25pm)
I have this obsessive thing going on with the scale. I weighed myself in at 234.0 around 8:15. 7 pounds!!!!! I decided to make a list of all the things I want to eat once I finish cleansing. Last time I had some recipes I wanted to try that I never got to. So here are the items so far:
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Chicken Corn Chowder
- BBQ Pulled Beef
- Hummus
- Gyro (I did have one of these more than once)
- Butternut Squash
- Spaghetti Pie
- Spaghetti Pizza
- Blueberry Pancakes
- Bohemian Mac & Cheese (with bacon, bell pepper, onion and tomato)
- Mexican Mac & Cheese (ground beef, nacho cheese dip and chilies)
- Strawberry Muffins (just saw the recipe and realized I wanted to use it)
My sister told me not to talk to her about anymore food recipes. I told my grandmother that cleansing helps me to remember I was bored with food before and looking up the recipes while cleansing gives me something to look forward to. She understands.
I will have a cup of nasty smooth move and probably weigh myself again tonight and record it tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Day 2 (10/16/07)
Today is Day 2 and I am feeling better. I started my morning out with the SWF. I got on the scale around 2am and it was at 238.2. I was feeling happy about that. Then once I got up, it was still there. After the SWF took its effect and was cleared, my scale read 237.2!!!! I am pumped. I wanted some of Taco Bell's new Chili Cheese Nachos, but it will be there after I am done cleansing, so no rush. I am excited with those few pounds.
Today may be a bit difficult just because I have class and no drinks in the studio, but I will figure it out. I am about to make a batch of lemonade. I made 30 ounces of lemonade to take to class, but I don't think I even drank 10 ounces.
I tried to make myself chug it down after class, but I didn't finish the first batch until 7pm. Then I decided I wanted something different, so I made 15 ounces and mixed it in a blender with some ice to make a slushie. Then I took some Cayanne Pepper. The smoothie made it different so I wasn't so bored with the lemonade. Tasting the lemonade the regular way takes me back to the 1st cleanse and bores me.
I have a new craving today. I want some bbq pulled beef and broccoli.
I had a warm 10 ounces of lemonade to polish off my day. Then I had that tea. I couldn't help it, so I weighed myself before going to bed. 236.8!!! I felt great going to bed.
Today may be a bit difficult just because I have class and no drinks in the studio, but I will figure it out. I am about to make a batch of lemonade. I made 30 ounces of lemonade to take to class, but I don't think I even drank 10 ounces.
I tried to make myself chug it down after class, but I didn't finish the first batch until 7pm. Then I decided I wanted something different, so I made 15 ounces and mixed it in a blender with some ice to make a slushie. Then I took some Cayanne Pepper. The smoothie made it different so I wasn't so bored with the lemonade. Tasting the lemonade the regular way takes me back to the 1st cleanse and bores me.
I have a new craving today. I want some bbq pulled beef and broccoli.
I had a warm 10 ounces of lemonade to polish off my day. Then I had that tea. I couldn't help it, so I weighed myself before going to bed. 236.8!!! I felt great going to bed.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Master Cleanse 2 (10/15/07)
Today is Day 1 of Master Cleanse 2! I decided it was time to detox after loosing my job and putting on about 10+ pounds. I started last night with some smooth move tea. I got up before 7 for a first elimination, not very productive. I laid back down, but my stomach was aching a little. So I got up and got my water ready for my SWF. I went and propped up in my bed after checking the raw food site. My stomach started moving. I went to the bathroom and it was quite a bit in there. Then I butt peed off and on for about an hour. I started to get hungry, so I made 10 ounces of lemonade.
This morning I weighed in at 241.2 so I did a lot of damage since my last master cleanse. I did phentermine pills in April and got down to 218, so it looks even worse. But I will do better. I am thinking of making this cleanse 15 days. I have a weight goal in mind (205) and a boyfriend that I want to see me looking good.
Tonight, I had a small headache and a burning feeling in my chest. I slept with my pillows propped up for a while, then after doing some burping around 2am, I was fine. The smooth move tea I took before bed moved before I went to sleep.
This morning I weighed in at 241.2 so I did a lot of damage since my last master cleanse. I did phentermine pills in April and got down to 218, so it looks even worse. But I will do better. I am thinking of making this cleanse 15 days. I have a weight goal in mind (205) and a boyfriend that I want to see me looking good.
Tonight, I had a small headache and a burning feeling in my chest. I slept with my pillows propped up for a while, then after doing some burping around 2am, I was fine. The smooth move tea I took before bed moved before I went to sleep.
Monday, January 15, 2007
Day 12, 13 & 14
Did drink the oj on Saturday morning. It was so strong. I didn't like the fresh squeezed taste though. I also bought some Simply Orange juice because I only got one bottle of oj squeezed. That day went ok, I was hungry looking at the breakfast they had. I stuck with my stuff though. I had some baby applesauce which I took very slow. 2 teaspoons then I would stop. It seemed to upset my stomach a little though. Once I got home I tried baby bananas which caused no problems. Couldn't wait to have my soup.
Sunday I had that oj again for breakfast. It was nasty so I didn't drink much. When I came from church I had some soup mostly broth with the veggies. I went out and came back a few hours later. I had some more soup and more veggies. My grandmother made a big dinner. Baked chicken, dressing, corn, fresh string beans and potatoes, spaghetti and stewed apples. I picked in the dressing and took a small bite. Then I had some more, and I kept pinching in it. Later on I ate a noodle from the spaghetti and then a very small piece of chicken. Then later on I got some chips I had stored in my car and ate some of the guacamole and the spicy four cheese. I decided it might be a good idea to have some tea just in case. At 3:30am I was awaken with the most terrible pain. I thought I was having a baby. The tea made a big mess. I wound up throwing up and had a pinch of diarrhea.
Today (Monday) I have been taking it slow. I had oj and baby bananas for breakfast, soup and baby bananas and strawberries for lunch and soup for dinner. tonight I think I will be making more soup for tomorrow. After how I felt last night, I will be taking it slow. I can't wait to eat food the way I want though.
Sunday I had that oj again for breakfast. It was nasty so I didn't drink much. When I came from church I had some soup mostly broth with the veggies. I went out and came back a few hours later. I had some more soup and more veggies. My grandmother made a big dinner. Baked chicken, dressing, corn, fresh string beans and potatoes, spaghetti and stewed apples. I picked in the dressing and took a small bite. Then I had some more, and I kept pinching in it. Later on I ate a noodle from the spaghetti and then a very small piece of chicken. Then later on I got some chips I had stored in my car and ate some of the guacamole and the spicy four cheese. I decided it might be a good idea to have some tea just in case. At 3:30am I was awaken with the most terrible pain. I thought I was having a baby. The tea made a big mess. I wound up throwing up and had a pinch of diarrhea.
Today (Monday) I have been taking it slow. I had oj and baby bananas for breakfast, soup and baby bananas and strawberries for lunch and soup for dinner. tonight I think I will be making more soup for tomorrow. After how I felt last night, I will be taking it slow. I can't wait to eat food the way I want though.
Friday, January 12, 2007
Day 11 1/12/07
Today I got on the scale at 236.4. Feeling good about it 17 pounds! I started my period today. It just sneeked up on me. Today is my last day for the cleanse. I decided I did the minimum so I will stop there. Tomorrow our meeting at work starts at 7 so I will be having OJ for most of the day then some baby food.
Today went just fine. No crazy cravings or anything. I just know it is the end. I went and worked out for 30 mins on the treadmill and I was sweating like crazy. Then I went to work. I found some really good recipes for dip and bread bowls.
I am making my orange juice for tomorrow then I am going to take a sea salt and epsom salt bath because I want to detox my skin tonight. I am really excited about drinking OJ tomorrow and I will take my baby food too just in case.
Today went just fine. No crazy cravings or anything. I just know it is the end. I went and worked out for 30 mins on the treadmill and I was sweating like crazy. Then I went to work. I found some really good recipes for dip and bread bowls.
I am making my orange juice for tomorrow then I am going to take a sea salt and epsom salt bath because I want to detox my skin tonight. I am really excited about drinking OJ tomorrow and I will take my baby food too just in case.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Day 10 1/11/07
Today is Day 10 for me. I was going to stop here, but I made a decision to stay on it till I get down past 229 pounds. Last year I went on Jenny Craig and the weight loss stopped at 231. So, I really want to break this barrier. I am at 237.4 now starting at 253. Really proud of myself, but a little apprehensive about breaking the diet once I reach my goal. I know I can do it though.
Started my day out with the tea and looking at the board. I have even looked at some recipes for low-fat muffins. I am going to the gym today (as usual) and then to work.
Today was one of those days. I should have just stopped. I got so hungry looking at recipes, well not hungry but I am ready to try stuff. My lemonade didn't taste good either. I cut down the maple syrup. I made a decision at work. I am going to do the cleanse 11 days then stop. It actually worked out pretty good. I will stop on Saturday and drink OJ and maybe eat a little baby food. Sunday OJ in the morning for church and have my soup cooking in the crockpot for when we get home. And that way I still did more than 10 days.
I went and bought the oranges from Jewel tonight. Went home and drank the tea, but I wouldn't weigh myself.
Started my day out with the tea and looking at the board. I have even looked at some recipes for low-fat muffins. I am going to the gym today (as usual) and then to work.
Today was one of those days. I should have just stopped. I got so hungry looking at recipes, well not hungry but I am ready to try stuff. My lemonade didn't taste good either. I cut down the maple syrup. I made a decision at work. I am going to do the cleanse 11 days then stop. It actually worked out pretty good. I will stop on Saturday and drink OJ and maybe eat a little baby food. Sunday OJ in the morning for church and have my soup cooking in the crockpot for when we get home. And that way I still did more than 10 days.
I went and bought the oranges from Jewel tonight. Went home and drank the tea, but I wouldn't weigh myself.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Day 9 1/10/07
Today is Day 9 and I am excited this is coming to an end. I weighed in at 238.8 this morning and I am feeling good. Down 15 pounds!!!!! I had some tea this morning, but the tea I drank last night was working. I had so many errands to run that I really didn't get to drink the lemonade and water like I wanted.
I laid back down while I waited for my bowels to move. Finally at 1pm I got up and went to pee and they moved. So I went and worked out. I did the weight lifting and cardio today. I went home and took a shower and washed my hair. After showering I stepped on the scale and I was at 236.6. I was so surprised!
This is making me want to stay on the cleanse 12 days so I can get down past 230. That has been my goal since Jenny Craig, so I know I can do it. But I am a little scare that once I break the cleanse the pounds will start coming back. I CAN'T go back to 250 again. My body can't take it. So I just have to keep reminding myself what it takes.
Well, I braided my hair tonight then got on the scale. I'm not sure if the weight of the hair will change my results, but my hair wasn't looking good. I am still deciding if I want to go 10 or 12 days. Ended my day with that tea.
I laid back down while I waited for my bowels to move. Finally at 1pm I got up and went to pee and they moved. So I went and worked out. I did the weight lifting and cardio today. I went home and took a shower and washed my hair. After showering I stepped on the scale and I was at 236.6. I was so surprised!
This is making me want to stay on the cleanse 12 days so I can get down past 230. That has been my goal since Jenny Craig, so I know I can do it. But I am a little scare that once I break the cleanse the pounds will start coming back. I CAN'T go back to 250 again. My body can't take it. So I just have to keep reminding myself what it takes.
Well, I braided my hair tonight then got on the scale. I'm not sure if the weight of the hair will change my results, but my hair wasn't looking good. I am still deciding if I want to go 10 or 12 days. Ended my day with that tea.
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Day 8 1/9/07
Today is Day 8. I must admit day 7 wasn't a bad day for me. I feel GREAT today. I have energy and I am going to see this prophet tonight. This morning when I got up, I had an elimination. I hadn't even drank the tea yet. Yesterday I read on the site that I wasn't supposed to use boiling water, so I boiled it last night and then made the lemonade this morning.
I weighed in at 239.8 this morning!!!! Yahhhhh, I broke the 240 barrier. That is 14 pounds. I am so happy and I know my body thanks me for it. I am too short to be so big. No more going back either.
Right now it is 1:38pm. I am not feeling well. My stomach is hurting really bad. I have gone 2x but it is still acting funny. I know it is a detox symptom, but I don't care right now. I don't feel well. It's even worse cause I'm at work. If I was at home, I could lay down but not here. I am continuing to drink water till it passes. I think I just have to eliminate more. My body is not done yet.
Ok, so I went and sat down and while talking on the phone to Toya, the feeling passed. The tea really did a number on me today. I wasn't feeling well at all. Other than that, it was still a great day. I went and worked out today and I even went to see a prophet tonight.
I finished my lemonade (barely) and I am finishing up the tea now. Even though its past midnight. I can't believe tomorrow is day 9, wow I am happy it is almost over. I can't complain though, down 14 pounds and feeling so much better. Healthy lifestyle here I come!!!!!
I weighed in at 239.8 this morning!!!! Yahhhhh, I broke the 240 barrier. That is 14 pounds. I am so happy and I know my body thanks me for it. I am too short to be so big. No more going back either.
Right now it is 1:38pm. I am not feeling well. My stomach is hurting really bad. I have gone 2x but it is still acting funny. I know it is a detox symptom, but I don't care right now. I don't feel well. It's even worse cause I'm at work. If I was at home, I could lay down but not here. I am continuing to drink water till it passes. I think I just have to eliminate more. My body is not done yet.
Ok, so I went and sat down and while talking on the phone to Toya, the feeling passed. The tea really did a number on me today. I wasn't feeling well at all. Other than that, it was still a great day. I went and worked out today and I even went to see a prophet tonight.
I finished my lemonade (barely) and I am finishing up the tea now. Even though its past midnight. I can't believe tomorrow is day 9, wow I am happy it is almost over. I can't complain though, down 14 pounds and feeling so much better. Healthy lifestyle here I come!!!!!
Monday, January 8, 2007
Day 7 1/8/07
Day 7!!!! People on the site say this is usually a bad day for them, but I refused to let it. I woke up and those bumps were gone. In the middle of the night, I got up to pee and wound up having to poo too. I woke this morning with a little sore throat. But I drank the tea and now it is better. Before leaving for work, my stomach was cramping and hurting, then I remembered that I hadn't drank any water. I drank some water and it cleared right up.
I weighed in at 241.2 thats 12 pounds!!!!!!! I can't wait to break the diet so I can start cooking food. At the gym I did my regular cardio workout with no problems. At work, my back was bothering me a little. It has to be a detox symptom. Then I felt like my head tried to hurt just a little. My stomach was still a little uneasy all day.
My body seems hungrier today. I would drink some lemonade and a few minutes later it felt like I was hungry again. I made the lemonade last until I got off of work. I got home and made my tea. Before going to bed, it worked. I didn't have the heart burn or acid reflux tonight even though I still slept on my pillow propped up. Tonight I decided 10 days was more than enough.
I weighed in at 241.2 thats 12 pounds!!!!!!! I can't wait to break the diet so I can start cooking food. At the gym I did my regular cardio workout with no problems. At work, my back was bothering me a little. It has to be a detox symptom. Then I felt like my head tried to hurt just a little. My stomach was still a little uneasy all day.
My body seems hungrier today. I would drink some lemonade and a few minutes later it felt like I was hungry again. I made the lemonade last until I got off of work. I got home and made my tea. Before going to bed, it worked. I didn't have the heart burn or acid reflux tonight even though I still slept on my pillow propped up. Tonight I decided 10 days was more than enough.
Sunday, January 7, 2007
Day 6 1/7/07
Today, I weighed in at 243.2 again. I took the tea this morning. Then I made up my 60 ounces of lemonade. Since its Sunday, I went to church.
During church, my stomach was moving and making sounds. Finally I couldn't take it anymore and used the bathroom at church. I decided not to take communion today because the grape juice and crackers aren't on the list. Oh well.
At home, I even helped my grandmother with dinner. She made some hamburgers on the George Foreman grill and asked me to take them off while she ran out. I did and wasn't tempted either. Just think about the people on the MC who have to cook for their family. Wow.
I was bored this evening, so I bought the GT Xpress 101 that both me and my grandmother wanted. I even got upgraded (for $9.90) to the 4 chamber unit which will work better for making family meals.
Since I didn't have anything to do, I woke up my grandmother and we went to Walmart. I went to the food section. I was proud that I didn't let myself get into buying the same junk like I used to. I bought more baby juice and chicken sticks. I bought tofu, wheat wraps, black beans, chik peas, and more maple syrup which was cheaper than Jewels. I want to go back after I break the fast to get some Morning Star products. They have some soy chik strips, soy steak, broccoli and cheddar and spinach artichoke bites. Oh, I want some of their ground soy (ground meat) and sausage too. I'm not turning vegetarian, but it tastes good.
When I got in the car, I was really hungry, but I made sure to bring my juice along. We got home and I finished up my juice and made that tea. Before going to bed, my face was burning. Some bumps came on my face too. Then I felt that acid reflux or heart burn feeling again. So I kept drinking water and slept sitting up again.
During church, my stomach was moving and making sounds. Finally I couldn't take it anymore and used the bathroom at church. I decided not to take communion today because the grape juice and crackers aren't on the list. Oh well.
At home, I even helped my grandmother with dinner. She made some hamburgers on the George Foreman grill and asked me to take them off while she ran out. I did and wasn't tempted either. Just think about the people on the MC who have to cook for their family. Wow.
I was bored this evening, so I bought the GT Xpress 101 that both me and my grandmother wanted. I even got upgraded (for $9.90) to the 4 chamber unit which will work better for making family meals.
Since I didn't have anything to do, I woke up my grandmother and we went to Walmart. I went to the food section. I was proud that I didn't let myself get into buying the same junk like I used to. I bought more baby juice and chicken sticks. I bought tofu, wheat wraps, black beans, chik peas, and more maple syrup which was cheaper than Jewels. I want to go back after I break the fast to get some Morning Star products. They have some soy chik strips, soy steak, broccoli and cheddar and spinach artichoke bites. Oh, I want some of their ground soy (ground meat) and sausage too. I'm not turning vegetarian, but it tastes good.
When I got in the car, I was really hungry, but I made sure to bring my juice along. We got home and I finished up my juice and made that tea. Before going to bed, my face was burning. Some bumps came on my face too. Then I felt that acid reflux or heart burn feeling again. So I kept drinking water and slept sitting up again.
Saturday, January 6, 2007
Day 5 1/6/07
Today I woke up at 5am again to do the salt water flush. I made sure to use 2 teaspoons too. I was a little annoyed because I had to "butt pee" till 8am today. I was really tired getting up this morning because of the constant running back and forth to the bathroom. I weighed in at 243.2 which isn't bad considering my mishap with sea salt. I made 2 30ounce containers of lemonade today. I took a bath with epsom salt, baking soda and sea salt last night that was so refreshing, I might do it again. I also had that darn tea, it isn't that good with nothing in it.
At work, I was some-what hungry. I refused to drink up all my lemonade because I only had 2 containers today. The day went by well though. I spent a lot of time looking at recipes. One of the guys said the food sounded so good he was drooling. Surprisingly, I wasn't. I am proud of myself. I found some pretty good ones without comprimising my "new food lifestyle".
At home, I forced myself to finish up my lemonade. I made myself the tea and poured 1/4 of it out and added 1/4 of water. (to lighten it up) Going to bed, I felt heartburn or acid reflex. I wound up sleeping in a sitting up position because of the burning.
Today I saw that my weight wasn't moving, and I think its cause of the salt flush. I decided I will just stick with the tea. The salt may have mad me retain water.
At work, I was some-what hungry. I refused to drink up all my lemonade because I only had 2 containers today. The day went by well though. I spent a lot of time looking at recipes. One of the guys said the food sounded so good he was drooling. Surprisingly, I wasn't. I am proud of myself. I found some pretty good ones without comprimising my "new food lifestyle".
At home, I forced myself to finish up my lemonade. I made myself the tea and poured 1/4 of it out and added 1/4 of water. (to lighten it up) Going to bed, I felt heartburn or acid reflex. I wound up sleeping in a sitting up position because of the burning.
Today I saw that my weight wasn't moving, and I think its cause of the salt flush. I decided I will just stick with the tea. The salt may have mad me retain water.
Friday, January 5, 2007
Day 4 1/5/06
Day 4 is going well so far. I woke up at 5 am to do the salt water flush instead of the tea. Boy was that stuff NASTY!!! I was so naseous after drinking the whole 32 ounces. I had to keep chasing the sips with water. Then every 15-20 mins after I had to "butt pee" until about 9 this morning.
Weighed in 242.4 this morning. 11 pounds down!!!! Its just so exciting, but I know its not about weight its about the detox. But the weight is a great benefit. I have to go to work today and the gym, that's why I did the sea salt wash.
Went and worked out today. I decided to take an extra bottle of lemonade to work which came in handy because I had to stay longer than expected. I also figured out why the salt water flush was so nasty. I mixed in 2 tablespoons of sea salt instead of 2 teaspoons. Talk about ridiculous.
I think I retained some of the sea salt cause I had so much. Weighed in when I got home 245.2. I'm not too sad though, its about healthy lifestyles. This day has been pretty smooth and I am still feeling good. My shoulder hurts on my right side though. Not sure if it is from the detox, the way I sleep on it, or my working out.
Weighed in 242.4 this morning. 11 pounds down!!!! Its just so exciting, but I know its not about weight its about the detox. But the weight is a great benefit. I have to go to work today and the gym, that's why I did the sea salt wash.
Went and worked out today. I decided to take an extra bottle of lemonade to work which came in handy because I had to stay longer than expected. I also figured out why the salt water flush was so nasty. I mixed in 2 tablespoons of sea salt instead of 2 teaspoons. Talk about ridiculous.
I think I retained some of the sea salt cause I had so much. Weighed in when I got home 245.2. I'm not too sad though, its about healthy lifestyles. This day has been pretty smooth and I am still feeling good. My shoulder hurts on my right side though. Not sure if it is from the detox, the way I sleep on it, or my working out.
Thursday, January 4, 2007
Day 3 1/4/07
Today I woke up with coughing up some "cold". But I am fine, no sickness like others were talking about. It is going pretty good so far. I had some tea this morning. But before I drank it, I weighed myself to show my sister and the scale said 245.6 I was beyond surprised at that. Now she wants to do it. I told her it is not about losing weight but creating a healthier lifestyle. The weight coming off is good, but cleaning my body is what its about.
I worked out at the gym today. I had to get off the treadmill because I had to "go". I refused to let that keep me from doing my whole workout though, so I got on the bike after finishing. After that I went to Jewels (crazy right) but I wasn't too tempted. I spent a little while in the vegetable section and the baby food. I have decided that after breaking the diet I will do baby food first so I can slowly ease onto food.
For dinner, my grandmother made some Black Eye Peas (which I love) and baked fish (I'm allergic) but the seasonings from the fish smelled so good. I just went back up to my room and drank some water. My brother made a double meat hamburger which made my stomach turn (I can't stand double meat). But the connection with food has been broken. I feel so good that their food doesn't matter. Now my sister, cousin, aunt and old supervisor want to do it too. Talk about an influence. :) Went to bed weighing 244.6.
I worked out at the gym today. I had to get off the treadmill because I had to "go". I refused to let that keep me from doing my whole workout though, so I got on the bike after finishing. After that I went to Jewels (crazy right) but I wasn't too tempted. I spent a little while in the vegetable section and the baby food. I have decided that after breaking the diet I will do baby food first so I can slowly ease onto food.
For dinner, my grandmother made some Black Eye Peas (which I love) and baked fish (I'm allergic) but the seasonings from the fish smelled so good. I just went back up to my room and drank some water. My brother made a double meat hamburger which made my stomach turn (I can't stand double meat). But the connection with food has been broken. I feel so good that their food doesn't matter. Now my sister, cousin, aunt and old supervisor want to do it too. Talk about an influence. :) Went to bed weighing 244.6.
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
Day 2 1/3/07
I have to keep encouraging myself this afternoon. I want to eat some real food! In the back of my mind, I keep saying "Its not a big deal if you stop, you are the one that has to deal with it." Then I think of how I could be eating something greasy and full of calories. Then I have to remind myself it is for me. For my health.
The bonus is my grandmother hasn't cooked anything. Usually when I do any type of diet anything, she starts making all kinds of things. The only thing we have is tuna salad and some chips (which I want to eat ONLY ONE of) and crackers. So no real temptation. But I am off of work today, so I have been thinking about things I could have eaten like a gyro or some nachos (my addiction) or even shrimp. I just keep telling myself the benefits of cleansing my body outweigh the taste of the food.
Anyway, last night I had my tea and this morning. I went to the health club today and worked out. I almost had to leave before finishing because my stomach wasn't feeling right. But I pressed on anyway. So far I have had 30 oz of lemonade. I am making another 30 oz now, but I am hungry a little, so I am going to drink some water while I wait.
I had another 30 oz of lemonade which tasted pretty good. My grandmother made meatballs in barbeque sauce, mashed potatoes and peas. I had a craving for food, but not what she made. I had been looking up recipes on all recipes.com as I always do, but then it went a little far with me salivating and wanting everything I was looking up. I started experienced doubt. Was it really necessary for me to do this cleanse? Is my eating habits THAT bad? Is it a big deal to stay fat but happy?
I had to keep reminding myself the benefits are greater that what I am giving up. I am creating a healthier lifestyle for myself. Its not about diet anymore, its about lifestyle. I found a great website with a forum created for people on the diet. the raw food site I felt so much better after reading some of the things posted here.
When I went to bed, I weighed myself. I was 247.8. That closed the deal for me. NO MORE doubting the cleanse. Not only was it clearing out all the diseases but also the fat was breaking down. The results are so great I almost feel like going past the 10 days. But we'll see about that. :)
Oh, it took me a while to go to bed because I was watching this totally stupid movie, but I was sort of hungry. So I drank water in bed, but nothing else. I didn't know what else I should do because I had already drank the tea, but the water helped and I chewed on some ice for that whole chewing sensation.
The bonus is my grandmother hasn't cooked anything. Usually when I do any type of diet anything, she starts making all kinds of things. The only thing we have is tuna salad and some chips (which I want to eat ONLY ONE of) and crackers. So no real temptation. But I am off of work today, so I have been thinking about things I could have eaten like a gyro or some nachos (my addiction) or even shrimp. I just keep telling myself the benefits of cleansing my body outweigh the taste of the food.
Anyway, last night I had my tea and this morning. I went to the health club today and worked out. I almost had to leave before finishing because my stomach wasn't feeling right. But I pressed on anyway. So far I have had 30 oz of lemonade. I am making another 30 oz now, but I am hungry a little, so I am going to drink some water while I wait.
I had another 30 oz of lemonade which tasted pretty good. My grandmother made meatballs in barbeque sauce, mashed potatoes and peas. I had a craving for food, but not what she made. I had been looking up recipes on all recipes.com as I always do, but then it went a little far with me salivating and wanting everything I was looking up. I started experienced doubt. Was it really necessary for me to do this cleanse? Is my eating habits THAT bad? Is it a big deal to stay fat but happy?
I had to keep reminding myself the benefits are greater that what I am giving up. I am creating a healthier lifestyle for myself. Its not about diet anymore, its about lifestyle. I found a great website with a forum created for people on the diet. the raw food site I felt so much better after reading some of the things posted here.
When I went to bed, I weighed myself. I was 247.8. That closed the deal for me. NO MORE doubting the cleanse. Not only was it clearing out all the diseases but also the fat was breaking down. The results are so great I almost feel like going past the 10 days. But we'll see about that. :)
Oh, it took me a while to go to bed because I was watching this totally stupid movie, but I was sort of hungry. So I drank water in bed, but nothing else. I didn't know what else I should do because I had already drank the tea, but the water helped and I chewed on some ice for that whole chewing sensation.
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Day 1 1/2/07
I have started the Master Cleanse today, and I am kinda nervous. I mean am I really going to give up food completely for 10 days?! I know that my body needs it, and I would like to see more results from me working out.
Last night (1/1/07) I drank some Smooth Move herbal laxative tea to start off. This morning I had another cup. Now I am at work drinking the lemonade.(10:44am) It is a little spicy, I wasn't expecting that. I hope to see good results from doing this. I know my body needs it. I am severly overweight (253 pounds this morning) and I think my body truly needs to be cleansed. After finishing this diet, I am going to do a total eating makeover too. No more going back to the way I used to eat, I am going to change all together. Hopefully this journey won't be regretted. :)
So, I didn't like drinking the lemonade because it was a little spicy and gave me a kick in the back of my throat. So I decided not to use so much cayenne next time. All and all, I feel good. I am not hungry and I don't care about not chewing so much. I think I might be able to do this. I drank the tea right before going to bed.
At the health club today I got weighed in at 251. Is that a fluke or is it happening already?
Last night (1/1/07) I drank some Smooth Move herbal laxative tea to start off. This morning I had another cup. Now I am at work drinking the lemonade.(10:44am) It is a little spicy, I wasn't expecting that. I hope to see good results from doing this. I know my body needs it. I am severly overweight (253 pounds this morning) and I think my body truly needs to be cleansed. After finishing this diet, I am going to do a total eating makeover too. No more going back to the way I used to eat, I am going to change all together. Hopefully this journey won't be regretted. :)
So, I didn't like drinking the lemonade because it was a little spicy and gave me a kick in the back of my throat. So I decided not to use so much cayenne next time. All and all, I feel good. I am not hungry and I don't care about not chewing so much. I think I might be able to do this. I drank the tea right before going to bed.
At the health club today I got weighed in at 251. Is that a fluke or is it happening already?
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