The Master Cleanse .... those who have done it

[KBig]

I FINALLY got some ballz to commit to doing this dayum cleanse. Im ready to FULLY commit and submit.


Purchased the products this morning @ WholePaycheck (WholeFoods)

Ive been walking/running 4-5 times a week regularly, *eating differently* I do see a difference, however I want to detox my body. Im not sleeping well, I workout go home and Im not sleeping well at all. So it was suggested that maybe I should do "The Cleanse" to help with my sleeping issue and just want to do an overhaul on the inside, yanno?

I know a few folks on here have done it.... Im trying to join the Master Cleanse Success Club ....

Pray for moo :biglaugha:

[kaaos]

its better to work out early in the day cause after a work out your bdy is firing on all cylinders. I want to do a cleanse myself.

[Martin Red]

I know a few folks on here have done it.... Im trying to join the Master Cleanse Success Club ....

Pray for moo :biglaugha:

Are you considering having a hose pipe stuck right up your arse ?

[KBig]

Are you considering having a hose pipe stuck right up your arse ?


only if you suck on the other end ....

lol


u know I got a thang for you right Marty Mar? :biglaugha:

[geo]

I FINALLY got some ballz to commit to doing this dayum cleanse. Im ready to FULLY commit and submit.


Purchased the products this morning @ WholePaycheck (WholeFoods)

Ive been walking/running 4-5 times a week regularly, *eating differently* I do see a difference, however I want to detox my body. Im not sleeping well, I workout go home and Im not sleeping well at all. So it was suggested that maybe I should do "The Cleanse" to help with my sleeping issue and just want to do an overhaul on the inside, yanno?

I know a few folks on here have done it.... Im trying to join the Master Cleanse Success Club ....

Pray for moo :biglaugha:

I'm actually into the second week of one right now, although i'm only doing the mild cleanse.

Even so, energy levels are up and I feel better in general. You'll get rid of some really weird sht (literally) trusts.

I also did a 5km race on Sunday and I'm finding my recovery levels are better too. I was able to play the full 90 minueets at soccer last night no problems.

Good luck.

[KBig]

I'm actually into the second week of one right now, although i'm only doing the mild cleanse.

Even so, energy levels are up and I feel better in general. You'll get rid of some really weird sht (literally) trusts.

I also did a 5km race on Sunday and I'm finding my recovery levels are better too. I was able to play the full 90 minueets at soccer last night no problems.

Good luck.


what's the mild cleanse?

[Martin Red]

only if you suck on the other end ....

lol


u know I got a thang for you right Marty Mar? :biglaugha:


I suck the other end to wash down those Tampax i've been chewing :)


I've got a hard on :)

[KBig]

I suck the other end to wash down those Tampax i've been chewing :)


I've got a hard on :)


I phuccing love your azzz Marty Mar! :biglaugha:

[geo]

what's the mild cleanse?

http://www.noahsnaturalfoods.ca/shop/product_view.asp?id=91035&StoreID=25253C03182E4524ACDDB4F565E2742F&private_product=0

Next I'm going on to a heavier detox. Then a liver one. Then finally the heavy metal one.

[travy]

I FINALLY got some ballz to commit to doing this dayum cleanse. Im ready to FULLY commit and submit.


Purchased the products this morning @ WholePaycheck (WholeFoods)

Ive been walking/running 4-5 times a week regularly, *eating differently* I do see a difference, however I want to detox my body. Im not sleeping well, I workout go home and Im not sleeping well at all. So it was suggested that maybe I should do "The Cleanse" to help with my sleeping issue and just want to do an overhaul on the inside, yanno?

I know a few folks on here have done it.... Im trying to join the Master Cleanse Success Club ....

Pray for moo :biglaugha:

it must be a spring cleaning thing, cuz i'm doing a cleanse this week too. i'm on more of a juice fast where i drink different juice blends 6 times a day for a week. not quite as hard as the master cleanse, but i got to tell ya, i feel great so far...:thumbsup:

[SuzanneT]

You'll still be full of shit *runs*

[KBig]

You'll still be full of shit *runs*

Look WANCH Im in a really positive mood gat dammit, looking for a lil phuccing support Heffa! :biglaugha:


lub u wanch'ella

[SuzanneT]

looking for a lil phuccing support Heffa! :biglaugha:



I'll keep a roll of toilet paper in my bag. :acclaim:

[KBig]

I'll keep a roll of toilet paper in my bag. :acclaim:


Im only doing it for 7 days.... I will be done by WMC

[Chris Burns]

Someone told me Isaac Hayes did one for a full 40 days, but I know quite af ew people who have done the 10 day one and come out looking FANTASTIC.

Good luck for sure, one of these days I'll muster up the will power to do one my self

[Mack-Williams]

Detox happened to me last week. Had a stomach virus for a week.

[Terry James]

I went for 10 and made it half way. I felt good afterwards and will give it another try now that I know what to expect.

[ABedford-HillsJoint]

Good Luck Kels you'll do great! I just finished a 10 -day cleanse with a couple of buds and feel fantastic! You'll learn a lot about what you eat and why you eat by not eating...lol...if you want some uncensored feedback about the process hit me on the pm...

Looking forward to seeng you soon!

Amu

[KBig]

Good Luck Kels you'll do great! I just finished a 10 -day cleanse with a couple of buds and feel fantastic! You'll learn a lot about what you eat and why you eat by not eating...lol...if you want some uncensored feedback about the process hit me on the pm...

Looking forward to seeng you soon!

Amu


cool! thanks sis. I will.

I dont have your digits anymore eeeva

kcwbigelow@netzero.net!

[panklady]

Hey KBig, I can tell ya "you're gonna have to see a man about a horse". LOL

[soulman]

Yeah I start a 7 day cleanse on Monday and then nothing but organic food for 21 days after that. should be interesting

[Joonbugg]

For your sleep you may consider taking ZMA. It's just a combination of zinc, magnesium, and B6. With all the working out you're doing your needs change. A lot of people and myself included notice 'deeper' sleep when taking ZMA when training intensively.

[KBig]

For your sleep you may consider taking ZMA. It's just a combination of zinc, magnesium, and B6. With all the working out you're doing your needs change. A lot of people and myself included notice 'deeper' sleep when taking ZMA when training intensively.


I figuring I would sleep better from working out... but Im not ... Im rev'd the phucc up and when I sleep its still not a restful sleep .

[Joonbugg]

I figuring I would sleep better from working out... but Im not ... Im rev'd the phucc up and when I sleep its still not a restful sleep .

If you're working out right before bed that can definitely do it. If possible adjusting when you work out will most likely help a lot. Not sure of the amount of time you need, but I'm guestimating ending your workout at least two to five hours before planning on going to bed. You may also want to try doing a little less of the run/walk and end things with something relaxing like a light yoga session. Or to maximize timing, do half of what you do but in the morning. Then just take a nice long walk in the evening. Giving you a little extra steady state cardio and also relaxing.

[KBig]

Not too bad.


I really think I can do this!


@ work is kinda easy, Im staying at my desk as much as possible LOL

when I go home will be the true test.

[geo]

Not too bad.


I really think I can do this!


@ work is kinda easy, Im staying at my desk as much as possible LOL

when I go home will be the true test.

That's interesting 'cos i was the opposite. I didn't have junk at home but all these temptations at work.

Hang in there.

[KBig]

That's interesting 'cos i was the opposite. I didn't have junk at home but all these temptations at work.

Hang in there.

I plan to geo...thanks. its Home that Im worried... to much food in the house! lol

Im determined though.... I see an early nite in my near future...

go home and go right to sleep to avoid food! lol

[geo]

I plan to geo...thanks. its Home that Im worried... to much food in the house! lol

Im determined though.... I see an early nite in my near future...

go home and go right to sleep to avoid food! lol

*ahahaa.

It gets easier to resist the cravings. And if you do get the pangs try having a glass of water- quite often your body is dehydrated but manifests itself as hunger.

Just think how great you'll feel in Miami.

you'll be the only one on the beach 'cos it's raining but still....

:rofl:

[Suspended]

Not too bad.


I really think I can do this!


@ work is kinda easy, Im staying at my desk as much as possible LOL

when I go home will be the true test.

Good luck Kels :thumbsup:

Stay away from those meatballs :biggrin:

[KBig]

Good luck Kels :thumbsup:

Stay away from those meatballs :biggrin:


Ha! u got jokes ...


whew .... dis aint for no punk bitches eeevah ! lol

My ego is waaaay to fragile to let me give up.

its on!

[KBig]

Made thru day 1... and yes it was RUFF!


I think Im a sadist... I went to whole foods (which is downstairs in our building...) and stood and stared at the hot food bard... smacked myself out of it... got my electrolyte water for my yummy lemonade and left out.
then I went home and caught some of Top Chef! lol whole new meaning to glutton for punishment.

I stuck to it! I drank the phucc outta that lemonade.

I must admit, I slept ok. rather well actually.

today has been a lil easier, the only thing is I was getting headaches yesterday... I don't do headaches! The totally take me out like a patriot missile.

anyone who did a cleanse, did you experience headaches?

other than that, Im rolling with this right hurr, lol

Master Cleanse Day 2.... let's go, let's go...

[geo]

anyone who did a cleanse, did you experience headaches?

...

I didn't but my girlfriend did get them quite bad for the first couple of days. Roll with it they'll go away.

I think they are from your body reacting to no caffeeine and no sugar etc.

Drink loads of water and fruit fruit fruit

[KBig]

I didn't but my girlfriend did get them quite bad for the first couple of days. Roll with it they'll go away.

I think they are from your body reacting to no caffeeine and no sugar etc.

Drink loads of water and fruit fruit fruit


Im doing the water thingy *to death.... * but with the Master Cleanse there's no fruit. No nothing just the lemonade concoction.

dayum ... now I want an orange... thx geo:rolleyes:

:biglaugha:

[geo]

Im doing the water thingy *to death.... * but with the Master Cleanse there's no fruit. No nothing just the lemonade concoction.

dayum ... now I want an orange... thx geo:rolleyes:

:biglaugha:

hahaha- sorry I didn't realise. Like I said, I'm doing a mild detox.

I'll send you a fruit basket.

>>>runs>>>

[KBig]

hahaha- sorry I didn't realise. Like I said, I'm doing a mild detox.

I'll send you a fruit basket.

>>>runs>>>


hahahahahaha !


Phuggg u geo! :biglaugha:

Im really surprising myself... Im not as badly craving as I was yesterday

[KBig]

GAT DAMMMIT !!!


Why does the company decide to do a complimentary brown bag lunch for everyone... all food from Quiznos?


WTF? Im not strong enuf for this BULLSHYT :madani:

[Pang]

GAT DAMMMIT !!!


Why does the company decide to do a complimentary brown bag lunch for everyone... all food from Quiznos?


WTF? Im not strong enuf for this BULLSHYT :madani:

Focus MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Now, I'll go have some sushi on your behalf. . .hehehe

[DJ Loka]

GAT DAMMMIT !!!


Why does the company decide to do a complimentary brown bag lunch for everyone... all food from Quiznos?


WTF? Im not strong enuf for this BULLSHYT :madani:



kelli...



i'm a highly trained professional....


now...BACK AWAY FROM THE QUIZNOS.......

[KBig]

kelli...



i'm a highly trained professional....


now...BACK AWAY FROM THE QUIZNOS.......


yo, "L" I don't think Im strong enuf ... they got a salad that looks delish!


wowsie wowsie woo woo :mecry:

[DJ Loka]

yo, "L" I don't think Im strong enuf ... they got a salad that looks delish!


wowsie wowsie woo woo :mecry:


JUST SAY MOOOOOOOOOO.


YOU CAN DO IT. are ya gonna let a little lettuce wear you down?

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JUST SAY MOOOOOOOOOO.


YOU CAN DO IT. are ya gonna let a little lettuce wear you down?

Hey Loka, she's gone awfully quiet, I'm worried her heads in the bag :eek:

[Shalewa]

Made thru day 1... and yes it was RUFF!


I think Im a sadist... I went to whole foods (which is downstairs in our building...) and stood and stared at the hot food bard... smacked myself out of it... got my electrolyte water for my yummy lemonade and left out.
then I went home and caught some of Top Chef! lol whole new meaning to glutton for punishment.

I stuck to it! I drank the phucc outta that lemonade.

I must admit, I slept ok. rather well actually.

today has been a lil easier, the only thing is I was getting headaches yesterday... I don't do headaches! The totally take me out like a patriot missile.

anyone who did a cleanse, did you experience headaches?

other than that, Im rolling with this right hurr, lol

Master Cleanse Day 2.... let's go, let's go...
I have never lasted past day 8. It is always the smell of cooked food that sways me...

I find that Master Cleanse or other detox regimens leave me feeling like I got smashed by a Mack truck on the 2nd and 3rd day and then euphoric for 3 or 4 days after that.
My diet was extremely wholesome and "clean" for a number of years and I never felt the need to cleanse back then. However over the past 4 or 5 years I have gradually become more and more of a stress eater and cleanse a couple of times a year.

[DJ Loka]

Hey Loka, she's gone awfully quiet, I'm worried her heads in the bag :eek:


for real .........we need reinforcements!


is that nom nom nom nom i hear???



BACK AWAYYYYYYYY FROM THE LIGHTTTTTTTTT

[MYOR]

Not furnutting but..

Shouldn't you do this AFTER the WMC....:)

[hypnotango]

I love the Master Cleanse. In fact, I did it in February for 10 days for the 5th time. I cannot stress how much it is worth it to get through the initial first days, there's a huge payoff. Yes, headaches are common (just drink more lemonade) and the cravings are hard but all of it goes away after three days. REALLY. Your energy will soar and you will feel fantastic.

Also, don't eat that Quiznos. Eating solid food, no matter what it is, after a few days of fasting is just about the worst thing you can do to yourself. You think you might be satisfying a hunger and all will be great but you'll actually want to stab yourself in the gut because it will hurt so much. Your body can't just switch to solid food that easily, you've already lost enzymes in your stomach from not digesting. Don't do it!!

Also, when you break your cleanse you will be so happy to eat warm food with flavor that you will probably want to step up the process of eating solid food. Be patient and do it the way you're supposed to, very gradually. It is incredibly painful to try to digest food your body is not equipped to handle...

[KBig]

Im here.... Sue and a good friend talked to me.


I grabbed some lemonade and I wont go over to where the brown bag banquet is.


I was reminded that " You are doing this for a higher purpose, and you can get that food anytime"

and they were right... I can have THAT stuff anytime... this is more important for soooo many reasons.

I aint no punk bitch! :biglaugha:

[travy]

i'm on day 4 of a juice fast and the hunger isn't too bad because you do get some calories unlike the master cleanse. of course, all my office mates are hungover from a party last night and are pounding egg sandwiches which is making me FREAK OUT! but, it's cool...

[KBig]

Not furnutting but..

Shouldn't you do this AFTER the WMC....:)


I wanted to do this as the Spring Equinox is coming.

As well as being a child full of allergies ... I wanted to go to Miami with my system less mucus'y.


I do feel the difference and this shyt is a bit taxing but Imma do it.

[DJ RON C]

...with the cleanse is that there are so many dumb-asses that try to use it for weight loss. It is great for overall health benefits, but NOT for losing weight.

the first three days are the hardest. If you can make it past that-you are good. The first time I did it, I smelled food wherever I went...I drove me crazy. But after the third day, it got much easier. Good luck with your experience.

[SuzanneT]

Not furnutting but..

Shouldn't you do this AFTER the WMC....:)
Girrrrrl Yes she should after a week of no sleepand imbibing all that alcohol etc, she'll be mean as a snake without a detox but you didnt hear it from me.

[ABedford-HillsJoint]

Go Kels Go! Day two will be over soon! I am super proud of you! YOU CAN DO THIS! One question tho....how is the Salt Water Flush experience?

[KBig]

Girrrrrl Yes she should after a week of no sleepand imbibing all that alcohol etc, she'll be mean as a snake without a detox but you didnt hear it from me.



Shaddup Bloody Marion Jones! lol


I wanted to do it coinsiding with the equinox....

I guarentee I will be able to enjoy imbibing so much better! lol

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Shaddup Bloody Marion Jones! lol


I wanted to do it coinsiding with the equinox....

I guarentee I will be able to enjoy imbibing so much better! lol

:rofl: You'll be throwing up after one sherry

[SuzanneT]

Shaddup Bloody Marion Jones! lol


I wanted to do it coinsiding with the equinox....

I guarentee I will be able to enjoy imbibing so much better! lol
LMMFAO @ Bloody Marion Jones
Don't make me reach into my pants wench! :icon_rofl:My cell phone and IMs wont work after 3/31 for at least 2 weeks you barracuda! :tongueout:

[KBig]

Go Kels Go! Day two will be over soon! I am super proud of you! YOU CAN DO THIS! One question tho....how is the Salt Water Flush experience?


It wasnt that bad.... I did the flush this morning... at first the salt had me a "lil nautious" but I drank it down ole school stylo... *held my nose and threw it back ! lol

it didnt take as long as some of the info said it would 30-60 mins... more like 15mins. My and the bathroom became One! lol


thanks Amu for the encouragement.

*sippin lemonade right now*

I refuse to cheat myself ..... :wink:

[KBig]

:rofl: You'll be throwing up after one sherry


lol no I wont

[Terry James]

Im doing the water thingy *to death.... * but with the Master Cleanse there's no fruit. No nothing just the lemonade concoction.

dayum ... now I want an orange... thx geo:rolleyes:

:biglaugha:

u r allowed to drink mint tea

[KBig]

u r allowed to drink mint tea


Idunno Terry. I havent read or heard people incorporating mint tea (which by the way i LOVE) The lemon, grade b maple syrup, cayenne pepper combination acts upon your sytem in such a way that it has specific results . Im not sure how injecting mint would impact that.


I dunno lemme look that up .....

Im pretty sure you have to stick to what is presented

[ABedford-HillsJoint]

mint tea is allowed. i drank it a few times after the SWF (i hated that shit btw) when my tummy felt nauseous.

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Idunno Terry. I havent read or heard people incorporating mint tea (which by the way i LOVE) The lemon, grade b maple syrup, cayenne pepper combination acts upon your sytem in such a way that it has specific results . Im not sure how injecting mint would impact that.


I dunno lemme look that up .....

Im pretty sure you have to stick to what is presented

lol...Minty fresh, you'll feel like the wind is blowing up your back passage.

[KBig]

mint tea is allowed. i drank it a few times after the SWF (i hated that shit btw) when my tummy felt nauseous.


Okay .... so the mint is allowed?

Great ! the Sea Salt Water Flush is a mutha! that shyt gave me a headache too!

Okay mint tea is on my list .

Thanks for all the info , testimonials, jokes and support.

[westbound]

Been on a vegan diet for the past (46) days (no meat or dairy) and my 6th day of the MC with (15) more to go - need to refer back to the manual to see when the enlightenment kicks in 'cause I'm feelin' stupid as hell today. lol

Other than using Uniodized Sea Salt, I've learned that if you're taking the SWF in the morning, make sure (and even though it really isn't mentioned in Burroughs book) the Sea Salt doesn't have any anti-caking agents in it - because even though some brands like Hains don't include any added iodine, they still contain an anti-caking agent. I would suggest (as was recomended to me) using Light Grey Celtic Sea Salt - you can get it here ('cause Whole Foods doesn't seem to carry it):

http://www.healthfoodemporium.com/

Oh, and when you hear people say that the SWF is "mind over matter", it really is - just think of it as a cup of some salty-ass chicken soup. Had a hard time downing all 32oz when I first started (in the morning, no less), but did it with absolutely no problems today and in less than 10 minutes. And if the whole "chicken soup" thing doesn't help, cut up some lemon slices and place them on your tongue (don't sip the juice or swallow the pulp - to prevent the stomach from having to digest), take the slice out then take a sip of the SWF - works for me.

Another thing, if anyone didn't already know, make sure to use Natural Spring Water for the SWF, Lax. Tea , and for the lemonade.

Other than that, good luck! :)

[westbound]

p.s. Hope my first sentence didn't come off as tryin' to 1-up anyone, 'cause that wasn't my intention. I rarely (if ever) share personal information, but felt some what compelled after having been motivated by others with similar MC experiences.

[KBig]

p.s. Hope my first sentence didn't come off as tryin' to 1-up anyone, 'cause that wasn't my intention. I rarely (if ever) share personal information, but felt some what compelled after having been motivated by others with similar MC experiences.


not at all .. very informative.


I have a slight headache forming right now. *sigh*

I can deal with all the other shyt... but I don't do headaches.


shyt!

[westbound]

not at all .. very informative.


I have a slight headache forming right now. *sigh*

I can deal with all the other shyt... but I don't do headaches.


shyt!

I believe you're on your second day now? Give it some time, we've been abusing our bodies for years, if (within the first few days) a simple headache is the only problem we encounter on our path to a healthy life style, we should be thankful! Focus on how great you're going to look and feel by the summer time, and try to take your mind off of that headache. The hunger pangs (and the headaches) should discontinue after a few days - they did for me, anyway.

Also, forgot to mention this earlier, but this board is really helpful if you have any questions about the MC - specifically this thread:

http://therawfoodsite.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2975&page=335

Lastly, if you're at all worried about the glycemic index of the Maple B, I'd suggest using Raw Agave Nectar. Currently using the agave and have heard plenty of people either combine with the maple b or use the agave exclusively with great results.

Anyway, good luck and try to stick with it.

-edit-

If you'd rather do the MC to the "T", then stick to the Maple B.

[KragShot]

I did a cleanse twice and while it cleaned me out, each time I went on it, I couldn't function fully. It turns out that the lack of high-output proteins in the cleanse nearly shut me down.

The second time I did it, during the fifth week in I ended up being asked to step in to fight for somebody else at my school. I had no power to my strikes or kicks; I ended up having to go to soft/high-leverage throws and submissions (and even those were weak).

Once I got back into my regular diet though, the digestive improvements were awesome.

[hypnotango]

Idunno Terry. I havent read or heard people incorporating mint tea (which by the way i LOVE) The lemon, grade b maple syrup, cayenne pepper combination acts upon your sytem in such a way that it has specific results . Im not sure how injecting mint would impact that.


I dunno lemme look that up .....

Im pretty sure you have to stick to what is presented

You can drink all natural peppermint tea. Not spearmint, not "mint", but real peppermint tea. That, to my knowledge, is the only drink you are allowed besides the water and the lemonade. Also, you can mix it up and use limes, too.

Some people I know have used the "smooth move" laxative tea, too. I've stayed away from that myself and relied on the salt flush. Fun, ain't it? Anyway... you can do it. You're in the rough patch right now but it's about to improve drastically. Days 3-4 are the turnaround, enjoy it!

[DJ_Francesca]

DO You eat when you do that master cleanse??

[Huey P. Freeman]

Should you stop your workout routine while doing the cleanse? The answer would seem to be yes given that you are probably not taking in enough calories to sustain you if you are working out but I had to ask anyway.

[DJ Loka]

Should you stop your workout routine while doing the cleanse? The answer would seem to be yes given that you are probably not taking in enough calories to sustain you if you are working out but I had to ask anyway.


yes.

[BrazenMuse]

Alrighty...so I'm all late to the game and stuff...fine.

I started the master cleanse bright and early Monday morning this week (the 19th) and here it's Saturday. I've been eating South Beach stylo for about a year now. I've always had very regular clockwork intestines, so I go after I eat...every single time.

I was told to only use distilled water, not spring water...

That said:

I've gotten no headaches. No bowel issues. I haven't even really broken out. My roommate is laughing at me because she can't see how I could possibly need to be detoxified, since she knows my eating habits pretty darned well...(we've shared my home for what...6 years, now?)

But oh lawdy does the peeing ever END???!!!

I've not broken out at all until today (Saturday).
On Thursday, Day 4, I had a little bit of
tuna...about a teaspoonful. I wanted to CHEW on something...it was driving me NUTSY BATS CUCKOO!!! So, I opened a small can, ate my teaspoonful and gave the rest to my cats...they were happy to help out by getting rid of the evidence. I got a bit of gas behind that but it wasn't agonizing. I bet if I'd eaten more, that would have been horrendous.

What I did get for the first few days, which drove me nuts, was kidney specific discomfort. It hurt. It's gone now.


Temptations:
My roomie fried shrimp last night. I hate her for that. I ran away and sprayed the house w OUST when I came back.
I wanted a lamb chop yesterday. Dunno where that came from. But it's gone now. I'm in a high school all day - school store full of junk, cafeteria full of junk, faculty lounge with a 2x3 foot crumb cake in it yesterday...kids selling candy...bake sale after school...I resisted...! And made the mistake of drinking half a cup of coffee because I felt tired mid day yesterday. WOW! Shakes, twitches, pounding heart...not gonna make that mistake again!!! I felt like a squirrel on speed.

Issues: I HATE CAYENNE PEPPER! I think BLACK pepper is too hot...I only use green...in limited amounts. So the amt of cayenne I'm using is MINIMAL at best. Very minimal. I tried going w the standard amt per glass of lemonade and found myself avoiding the drink in favor of plain water. My buddy, with whom I am doing this, loves pepper...his lemonade is distinctly red. Ack!!! I really detest the burning sensation in the mouth. I tried the pill cayenne...so I take one in the morning, another at midday and one in the evening...that is actually waaaay more than the cleanse specifies. At least then, the burn goes away and it's coming up from the tummy for a little while like heartburn but my mouth isn't involved and I'm not fighting myself over getting it into my system. My health food store guy is frowning over the pill thing...but I really am too much of a wuss for the drink to be all peppery. IF I could mask it with something, that'd be fine...like yogurt or some such...but that ain't in the cards...or the cleanse menu.

Note also: You are getting sugar. Think of it as a glucose drip. It's not that you aren't getting any calories...You are...

[Terry James]

Should you stop your workout routine while doing the cleanse? The answer would seem to be yes given that you are probably not taking in enough calories to sustain you if you are working out but I had to ask anyway.

The book tells you to continue working out, it even suggests that you will have more energy. Just drink more lemonade or tea...

I'm going for it again after labor day