Again, I feel quite normal today. Nothing really outstanding to report on...just 4 more days to go! Tomorrow morning I'll need to get more lemons/maple syrup and make another batch.
That's all for now!!
Days 1-6 totals:
Lemons squeezed = 24
Money spent = $45
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007
Master Cleanse - Day 5
This marks the half way point! =) I went to buy more lemons today ($5). Feeling surprisingly normal. But when I take naps, they seem extremely sound. Like I haven't slept for a day, and then I lay down to sleep...that kind of sudden, heavy sleep. I slept for an hour when I came home.
I'm starting to see a very slight change in my skin. Nicer color and smoother.
I'll see how the next few days go since I don't have work and I'll have more time on my hands. It'll be a good opportunity for reading and prayer and resting.
Days 1-5 totals:
Lemons squeezed = 24
Money spent = $45
I'm starting to see a very slight change in my skin. Nicer color and smoother.
I'll see how the next few days go since I don't have work and I'll have more time on my hands. It'll be a good opportunity for reading and prayer and resting.
Days 1-5 totals:
Lemons squeezed = 24
Money spent = $45
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Master Cleanse - Day 4
No trips to the grocery store today! Yipppeee! But tomorrow I'll have to go after work. Surprisingly, I feel awake and I'm not wilting away even though I haven't had solid food since Wed. My body feels better than yesterday - not as achey. No headaches today. I've lost 5 pounds since Fri.
One thing I noticed was the pressure of going to the grocery store and making a new batch of the cleanse. Because if I didn't, then I'd have to just go without! I've never felt that kind of pressure to prepare something before. Usually, if I don't make food, I just go out and buy something quick.
As of today, my biggest challenge is just going to the grocery store and squeezing those lemons!
But it's kinda freeing to not have to think about what to eat or prepare. I know exactly what to prepare and when I need to make more.
I want to eat or drink coffee to fill in down time or to comfort myself. Or to have a certain taste in my mouth (usually involving garlic!). It's also a social thing. Going to get food with others.
I don't know that I've felt a spiritual difference yet. But I certainly have more time to pray since I'm not thinking about what to eat.
Days 1-4 totals
Lemons squeezed = 18
Money spent = $40
One thing I noticed was the pressure of going to the grocery store and making a new batch of the cleanse. Because if I didn't, then I'd have to just go without! I've never felt that kind of pressure to prepare something before. Usually, if I don't make food, I just go out and buy something quick.
As of today, my biggest challenge is just going to the grocery store and squeezing those lemons!
But it's kinda freeing to not have to think about what to eat or prepare. I know exactly what to prepare and when I need to make more.
I want to eat or drink coffee to fill in down time or to comfort myself. Or to have a certain taste in my mouth (usually involving garlic!). It's also a social thing. Going to get food with others.
I don't know that I've felt a spiritual difference yet. But I certainly have more time to pray since I'm not thinking about what to eat.
Days 1-4 totals
Lemons squeezed = 18
Money spent = $40
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Master Cleanse - Day 3
No noticeable difference today, except that I lost a couple of pounds. I was really tired after work, but I've been tired all week. I did have a muscle pain on my left side after I had lifted something at work. But I got it stretched out a bit and after taking a bath, it feels better.
After taking a nap after work, I went to get more lemons! I think this will be a daily trip until I finish the cleanse. 7 lemons cost about $5. I made another batch that should last me until Mon. afternoon.
I had some peppermint tea this morning. The book said it was ok, but I wondered if there is any caffeine in that kind of tea. Probably not. I'm not much of a tea drinker, but that tea tasted good. I was even ok with smelling other peoples' food. Bacon, spaghetti...but I had to turn the radio off when the program I was listening to started talking about food preparation. I can't remember exactly what kind of food - oh! I think it was lobster rolls...with garlic...and butter...and then I had to switch it off! And I usually like to read this blog about food, but I'm avoiding that blog right now.
Days 1-3 totals
Lemons squeezed = 18
Money spent = $40
After taking a nap after work, I went to get more lemons! I think this will be a daily trip until I finish the cleanse. 7 lemons cost about $5. I made another batch that should last me until Mon. afternoon.
I had some peppermint tea this morning. The book said it was ok, but I wondered if there is any caffeine in that kind of tea. Probably not. I'm not much of a tea drinker, but that tea tasted good. I was even ok with smelling other peoples' food. Bacon, spaghetti...but I had to turn the radio off when the program I was listening to started talking about food preparation. I can't remember exactly what kind of food - oh! I think it was lobster rolls...with garlic...and butter...and then I had to switch it off! And I usually like to read this blog about food, but I'm avoiding that blog right now.
Days 1-3 totals
Lemons squeezed = 18
Money spent = $40
Friday, August 10, 2007
Master Cleanse - Day 2
I just got back from doing a jewelry show. It was fun and it was my first time having to pack everything up and setting up by myself. It went well and I'm looking forward to seeing how much free jewelry the hostess will end up earning (there are still a few more orders we're waiting on).
Today I missed my coffee in the morning =(. But other than that, going food-less was not so hard. I drank my lemonade throughout the day. I went to the grocery store to buy more lemons and maple syrup ($25). I made another batch. I wonder if I should make bigger batches...it only lasts for a day and a half. If I double the batch, it should last 3 days. But that would mean squeezing 12 lemons at a time!
I got a slight headache just for a little while, then it went away. All part of the detoxifying process. My co-worker told me that the first few days are the most crucial and that it's when people are the most irritable. Hmmm....I think I was at that stage before I started!
Days 1-2
lemons squeezed = 12
money spent = $35
Today I missed my coffee in the morning =(. But other than that, going food-less was not so hard. I drank my lemonade throughout the day. I went to the grocery store to buy more lemons and maple syrup ($25). I made another batch. I wonder if I should make bigger batches...it only lasts for a day and a half. If I double the batch, it should last 3 days. But that would mean squeezing 12 lemons at a time!
I got a slight headache just for a little while, then it went away. All part of the detoxifying process. My co-worker told me that the first few days are the most crucial and that it's when people are the most irritable. Hmmm....I think I was at that stage before I started!
Days 1-2
lemons squeezed = 12
money spent = $35
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Master Cleanse - Day 1
Since I didn't prepare last night, I woke up this morning and started squeezing lemons. It took 6 lemons to make 1 1/2 cups of lemon juice.
Taking my first sip 
I just may have to go outside and test it out =).
Taking my first sipOh, kind of a spicy batch. When I opened the cayenne pepper bottle, there was a clump at the top so I think I ended up putting in more than a teaspoon.
Need to be sure to shake well because it settles quickly
Here's the squirt gun I bought so I could scare the pigeons away when I'm laying in the hammock...
I just may have to go outside and test it out =).
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Master Cleanse preparation
From the book I read for school "Staying Healthy with the Seasons" by Elson M. Haas, here's the Stanley Burrough's Master Cleanser recipe:
2 tablespoons Fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice
1-2 tablespoons 100% maple syrup
1/10 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
8 ounces Spring water
I increased the recipe 10x and this is how it converted:
1 1/2 cup Fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice
1 1/2 cup 100% maple syrup
1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
10 cups Spring water
Drink at least 6 glasses a day. So I'll need to make a batch about every other day.
I'm also supposed to take 1 tablespoon of cold-pressed (unrefined and naturally pressed) twice a day. It's a good nutrient, liver tonic, and intestinal lubricant.
I bought 7 lemons and cayenne pepper the other day and it cost about $10. I already have some maple syrup, but will need to buy more.
I took a picture of my face and tongue because last time I did this, my face and tongue looked so much better. But I'm not sure if you can tell by the picture. So I'll wait until the end to see if it's worth posting or not.
Before even starting, I feel tired, it's hot (around 103 degrees) here, and I have slight achiness. I typically have a little bit of a runny nose in the mornings. I don't think I'm getting sick though. I haven't been exercising or stretching much. I'm going to try to do more stretching and breathing exercises during the cleanse. I also want to focus on prayer.
An exerpt from the book:
"Lemon is perfect liver food and a great body cleanser. High in vitamin C, potassium, and other minerals, lemons are somewhat astringent, meaning that they contract and tighten tissues, which loosens up and clears the toxins from deep tissues and organs. My hypothesis is that lemons are an especially good aid to arthritis sufferers, cleansing the joint spaces. This very cleansing action can cause joint pains, which is why people with arthritis and their doctors may feel it is inappropriate but this irritation will pass, and the joints will feel improved.
The cayenne pepper helps clear the blood and eliminates toxins and mucus, as well as keeps the body warm. The maple syrup is wonderful energy (calories too), and it, along with honey, is a primary natural sugar...Honey is not acceptable in this drink, as it is congesting in thes doses.
Drink Master Cleanser as needed throughout the day, at least six glasses a day. One or two weeks is not too difficult or too long for this cleanse."
2 tablespoons Fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice
1-2 tablespoons 100% maple syrup
1/10 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
8 ounces Spring water
I increased the recipe 10x and this is how it converted:
1 1/2 cup Fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice
1 1/2 cup 100% maple syrup
1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
10 cups Spring water
Drink at least 6 glasses a day. So I'll need to make a batch about every other day.
I'm also supposed to take 1 tablespoon of cold-pressed (unrefined and naturally pressed) twice a day. It's a good nutrient, liver tonic, and intestinal lubricant.
I bought 7 lemons and cayenne pepper the other day and it cost about $10. I already have some maple syrup, but will need to buy more.
I took a picture of my face and tongue because last time I did this, my face and tongue looked so much better. But I'm not sure if you can tell by the picture. So I'll wait until the end to see if it's worth posting or not.
Before even starting, I feel tired, it's hot (around 103 degrees) here, and I have slight achiness. I typically have a little bit of a runny nose in the mornings. I don't think I'm getting sick though. I haven't been exercising or stretching much. I'm going to try to do more stretching and breathing exercises during the cleanse. I also want to focus on prayer.
An exerpt from the book:
"Lemon is perfect liver food and a great body cleanser. High in vitamin C, potassium, and other minerals, lemons are somewhat astringent, meaning that they contract and tighten tissues, which loosens up and clears the toxins from deep tissues and organs. My hypothesis is that lemons are an especially good aid to arthritis sufferers, cleansing the joint spaces. This very cleansing action can cause joint pains, which is why people with arthritis and their doctors may feel it is inappropriate but this irritation will pass, and the joints will feel improved.
The cayenne pepper helps clear the blood and eliminates toxins and mucus, as well as keeps the body warm. The maple syrup is wonderful energy (calories too), and it, along with honey, is a primary natural sugar...Honey is not acceptable in this drink, as it is congesting in thes doses.
Drink Master Cleanser as needed throughout the day, at least six glasses a day. One or two weeks is not too difficult or too long for this cleanse."
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