What is the Master Cleanse?
Morning: Drink 32 oz of SEA SALT water
During the day: With every 10 oz of water, mix 2 tbsp of FRESH squeezed lemon, 2 tbsp GRADE B Maple Syrup (I found mine at Publix), and 1/10 tsp of cayenne pepper
Night: Drink laxative tea before bed
What does it do?
It gets rid of all the toxins in your body, as well as fecal matter living in your intestines that could be have been there for an entire decade (so nasty). It also aids in putting you at a healthier lifestyle--one centered around fruits and vegetables, not sugar and processed foods.
My whole life has been a constant struggle with weight. A few months ago, I went to the doctor's for a physical. He told me that not only was I overweight, but I was obese. Obese! When I heard that word, I couldn't believe it. I guess I was in denial all this time, but I never saw myself as obese. But even with the facts right in front of me, I didn't do much to change it. I was depressed, didn't have energy, and just wanted to eat or sleep.
It wasn't until we went on a Disney Cruise and my father in law snapped this photo that I realized how badly I've been taking care of myself:
This was such a fun day -- riding with family on Castaway Cay, Disney's Island... BUT this picture makes me cringe and it keeps me going with my weight loss.
I looked up cleanses, seeing if there was one that would work for me, and that's when I came across the Master Cleanse. After a lot of research, I decided to take the leap and try it out. I was consuming 3,000 calories a day on average probably and hadn't exercised in months, but I decided to believe in myself and take the leap. So I did.
Before I share my journal with you, I just want to say.... honestly... if I can do it, YOU CAN TOO!
I was doing this while having a job & in the run of a show.
Maybe the Master Cleanse isn't right for you, but I recommend finding one that is right... maybe a juice cleanse. Cleanses are important because they clear out our system and give our organs a break. I plan to do this every 6 months.
Some tips if you decide to do this:
1.
Do NOT make the lemonade ahead of time and store
overnight. The Cayenne Pepper will
dilute the water and the drink will be very SPICY. It will be almost unbearable to drink. This happened to me the first day and I
drank all 85 ounces like that because I didn’t want to waste it. I decided to take a gulp of water each
time I took a gulp of the lemonade.
But I had a show that night, and I did notice the burning a little bit
while singing.
2.
When doing the saltwater flush, it’s best if the
water is at room temperature. It’s
much easier to drink that way from my experience.
3.
May be TMI, but if you feel like you have to
pass gas, you’re not really passing gas.
GET TO A BATHROOM IMMEDIATELY!
Day 1: March 23, 2012
Weight: 186 pounds
11 PM
Feeling very hungry, so I think I am just going to go to
bed. Can’t drink any more
lemonade, it was way too spicy today because I made it wrong. I didn’t feel hungry all day because I
drank every 2 hours or so, and then lots of water in between. I think I peed a total of 30 times
today. I have cravings, but that’s
natural as my body gets off the crap it’s used to. I’m also tired, but have read up on that and the first few
days you are very tired because there are so many toxins leaving your body. About to drink my laxative tea and then
get some sleep.
Day 2: March 24, 2012
Weight: 183 pounds
12 PM
It’s early in the day and I’ve already experienced lots
of…uh… crap in the bathroom.
I drank the saltwater flush today but took my time and
didn’t do it all at once. So now I
have to go to the bathroom every 15 minutes. Today is a lot more than yesterday. It feels like there is pee coming out
but on the other end. Again, may
be TMI, but I want everyone to know what you WILL experience on this
cleanse. A lot of people recommend
to not leave your house until 2 hours after you have had the saltwater flush,
and this is why!! Listen to the advice!!
I feel a difference in my body today. I lose weight in my face first and today my face looks less
puffy. My skin also looks like
it’s glowing. I’ve lost 3 pounds
since yesterday, which surprised me.
I haven’t been hungry yet today, but I think I will make my first
lemonade drink now.
11 PM
I’ve been hungry since 6 PM, like legitimately hungry. I counted the calories I consumed and
realized I didn’t have enough today.
I only had 950 calories. NO GOOD! I need to up my intake tomorrow. David had me pick up Wendy’s on the way
home from the theatre. Torturous,
but I didn’t eat anything!
Self-control! Feeling exhausted, cranky, hungry and worthless. Literally I do. What has happened to me? I know that feeling down has a lot to
do with getting off this addiction to food and all the bad things leaving my
body, but I want to be myself again.
Day 3: March 25, 2012
Weight: 182
6:30 AM
Hello, bloating stomach. I only got 5 hours of sleep last night because we are
leaving for church in an hour and I want to make sure I’m cleaned out before I
go. Just had my saltwater
flush. Feeling okay today, just
bloated like I said.
11:30 PM
Had a lot of energy today! Made sure I got atleast 1,200 calories in from the syrup
& I’m feeling great! World of
difference from yesterday. My
friend Hannah came over and she and David had chips & fresh salsa and
delicious-smelling pizza. My sense
of smell has always been great, but ever since yesterday it has heightened even
more. Anyway, I made the pizza
myself (put it in the oven, took
it out) & didn’t even think about touching it. I feel like I’m on top of the world. I’m very proud of myself & who I’m
turning into. I was once a slave
to food addiction and now I’m running from that lifestyle. I’m overcoming. I feel my stomach shrinking, my skin
glowing more and more by the second, and I’m starting to feel more like the
confident young woman God wants me to be.
This cleanse has been a win-win.
11 days to go. I believe in
me.
Day 4: March 26, 2012
Weight: 180
I can’t believe I’ve lost 6 pounds in 3 days. I feel great. A little sluggish at times, but overall I think my body is
getting use to this lemonade drink.
It actually started to taste delicious today.
Day 5: March 27, 2012
Weight: 180
10 PM
I almost quit today.
Almost gave up. Craving
everything and it felt a lot like day 2.
Had some headaches and lots of grumpiness.
Day 6: March 28, 2012
Weight: 179
11 PM
I wasn’t hungry today until I went to my audition and we did
the dance portion for almost two hours.
Haven’t been exercising on this at all obviously, so this made me
extremely hungry. Met David and
some friends at a Pizzeria. They
were already done eating but the smell was in the air. I gulped down 30 ounces of lemonade,
telling myself that one day soon I could eat pizza. I actually imagined Old Chicago, which is an amazing
restaurant that we don’t have here in Florida, but they have in Colorado. I’m going there next month and I WILL
be cheating that day and will have their Italian nachos & pizza. Okay, gotta stop talking about food now
Day 7: March 29, 2012
Weight: 176 pounds
Heartburn today.
Had lots of energy today and felt like I got a lot of things done,
though.
Day 8: March 30, 2012
Weight: 176 pounds
I’ve had INTENSE heartburn for the last two days, and that
is no good as a performer. It
means burping at the wrong times!
I still feel like my body is being cleansed and everything, but I’m
starting to full-on desire food. I think about it all day long, every single
day. I may end up cutting this
short.
Day 9: March 31, 2012
10 AM
Didn’t weigh myself today. I threw up last night and I don’t think it’s normal. I ended up being so light-headed and
sick that I had a few plain crackers just to put something in my stomach to
absorb whatever was left. As soon
as I put it in my stomach, I was magically okay. I’m thinking this may be a sign that my body wants to go
back to eating foods, but I’ll do this for a few more days and see what
happens.
11 PM
I had a much better day today, but still not feeling
completely well. So, I’m going to take my tea and go to sleep.
Day 10: April 1, 2012
Weight: 176 pounds
I’m still grouchy and I really thought I was supposed to be
“enlightened” by now. It’s been 10
days without food and it feels like two months. And I have to sit here and watch my husband eat an entire
box of Oatmeal Crème Pies. Heck, I
don’t even like Oatmeal Crème Pies, but anything sounds good right now. Anything. The only thing keeping me motivated right now is the thought
of losing more weight and getting closer to the weight I desire and the weight
I need to be at according to the doctor.
4 more days, just 4 more days…
Day 11: April 2, 2012
Weight: 175 pounds
Down 11 pounds!! Woot!
I was energized today. I decided to start adding an extra
tablespoon of maple syrup to my drinks.
It has enhanced the flavor and has kept me up and going with the
energy. I think I should have had
this much all along, and then lowered my intake with the cayenne pepper.
Day 12: April 3, 2012
Weight: 175 pounds
(Didn't journal)
Day 13: April 4, 2012
Weight: 174 pounds
My Act 1 costume is starting to become too big on me -- I'm swimming in it! Even though the scale only says 12 pounds, I feel like I've lost more in inches. I'm no longer a size 14 in jeans. I'm almost a size 12, but not completely yet. I can wear 12's but it isn't extremely flattering quite yet. Still though, not being able to fit in my jeans made me jump up and down in excitement.
Day 14: April 5, 2012
Weight: 174 pounds
Today is the big day! The last day. Wasn't sure if this day would ever come. I'm excited to eat again, but I know that I need to treat my body better. The whole point of this is to put me back into a healthy lifestyle and I think I will be accomplishing that. This weight loss isn't going to be fast from here on out, it isn't going to be easy either, but if I can go two weeks without solid food I think I can pretty much do anything.
Two days later (after easing off) I had my very first salad.
I actually woke up and said to David, "I'm so excited!!!! I'm going to the salad bar at Albertson's!"
I realized that was a pretty redneck thing to say... but oh well, I drove on over and stacked a giant plate with spinach, lettuce, every other veggie in the book, strawberries, blueberries, etc... then I drove home and took pictures of it before I gobbled it all down. Well, not exactly gobbled. I had three bites then was full. So I ate more the next day... and the next. :)
No comments:
Post a Comment