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.
Monday, January 15, 2007
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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