Didn't Break the Fast Right

The morning after day 10 I didn't feel too well. As I posted before, I ate chicken noodle soup that morning. I intended to drink O.J. for the rest of the day and then the next day, but that didn't happen. My body was begging for nutrition and that is what I gave it. So, the 3 day fast breaking plan is out the window. I knew of the weight that I lost I would gain some of it back, so I am back at 150 as of this morning. I will start back on my regular exercise routine today, along with keeping a food journal. Was the M.C. worth it? Hmmmmmm, yeah. I think that if I would have drank some water on day 10 instead of completely avoiding the M.C. drink, I would have been okay. Overall, it was a good experience that really tested my discipline. I also think that going through the 10 days of not eating helped me to appreciate food more, to take my time with it, make the right choices. Well, this ends my Master Cleanse experience. Be safe everyone.

Ending weight: 150 lbs

Day 9

Yesterday morning I felt rather sick. I think it was b/c my birth control patch was kicking in. After an extended morning in bed and some sips of the M.C. I felt better. The kids had pizza for lunch yesterday and boy did I want to dig in. Again, I controlled the urge. Then for dinner I made pork chops, cauliflower, and some chicken flavored rice. It all smelled good. I guess the aromas got me by. I'm in the midst of day 10, the last day. It's going good so far. I'm going to do a light workout. That's it for now, will definitely write more tomorrow.

Morning Weigh-in: 145 lbs Pounds Lost: 2 lbs

Day 8

It was a good day. I stayed in all day because of the winter weather, just me and my kids while my significant other was out plowing snow. I really don't have much to say about day 8 except it went very well, oh I forgot something. I made pizza yesterday for the kids and it looked soooo good. I really had to fight the urge because I LOVE PIZZA. I didn't give in surprisingly. Well that's about it. In the midst of day 9 and not feeling well this morning. I'll talk about that in my post for day 9.

Morning Weigh-in: 147 Pounds Lost: 0 lbs

Day 7

On the morning of Day 7 I did the salt water flush. It worked this time because I drank it on an empty stomach. I will do the salt water flush again on the 10th day. I decided not to do the salt water flush every day because I was concerned about intaking too much salt. High blood pressure does run in my family, and I have 2 kids, which can be stressful at times. Another concern I have is using the birth control patch while on this cleanse. When I started this cleanse I was in the midst of my off week. Today I have to start back on the patch cycle. I hope there are no side effects due to me not eating for a week. I stocked up on oranges yesterday in preparation to break my fast on Wednesday. I also had to get more maple syrup, grade A this time, and it was cheaper. I will do the fresh squeezed orange juice thing for 2 days, then on the 3rd day I will do the split pea soup thing, or either chicken broth. On the fifth day I will start on fresh or frozen vegetables, then I will just play it by ear from there. Because of my new found health consciousness, I think I want to take meat, out of my diet, seriously. I love vegetables and I love beans, which are a source of protein. I can just imagine cooking split peas until they are in a soup form, addig the right seasonings, spreading it over whole grain rice and broccoli. That sounds good, might try it on day 6 after the fast. I'm in the midst of day 8. Two more days to go. I can do it.

Morning Weigh-in: 147 lbs Pounds Lost: 0 lbs

Day 6

I did it!!! I made it through another day of the master cleanse. I actually think I will be able to go the full 10. I did the salt water flush about an hour ago. Nothing yet. I almost threw up half way through drinking it. It doesn't taste so good, and plus I think too much while I'm drinking it, like where the salt came from, was it processed correctly, all that stuff. I still drank it despite these thoughts. I forgot to mention on day 5 I did a light workout for about 15 minutes. Felt good afterwards. I'm in the midst of day 7 YAY!!! Almost at the finish line. Go me, Go me, Go me :-)

Morning Weigh-in: 147 lbs Pounds Lost: 2 lbs