Yes, I am on day 2 of the original Master Cleanse by Stanley Burroughs. Why you ask? Several reasons actually. I woke up Monday and my body screamed that it couldn't take another fatty, calorie rich, synthetic morsel of food. I detoxed last year sometime with a plan that called for a honey and vinegar concotion and only vegetables, which worked well-at least from what I can remember. I'm sure if when I sat at my computer Monday morning and that same detox was easily found, I would be using that one. Instead, this Master Cleanse seemed to be the most popular and commonly used, so that's what I went for.
Now, I am pretty strong willed. I've been off beef and pork for maybe ten years now and I haven't touched chicken in a little over a year. I work out regularly and even though I am overweight and occassionaly overeat, I consider myself to still be healthy. I fluctuate between a size 14-16, which is a long way from the 20+ size I was over 10 years ago. I am currently 210 which is 14 pounds down from when I first created this blog in June. Needless to say, I've lost a lot of weight in my adult life via perserverance and dedication, so a short detox for me is nothing.
I located this original Master Cleanse book written by Stanley Burroughs in the 1970's, a very easy read-30 pages. I could tell after conducting the initial search that many people have adapted, remixed and altered it to fit their lifestyle. I've seen this detox deemed the Lemonade Diet, The Cayenne Pepper Diet, even the infamous Beyonce Diet. I will tell you, there is only one Master Cleanse detox. It is not a diet and is not intended for those who are just looking to lose weight, even though that is one of the many benefits!
So I am on day 2 of no solid foods, only a salt flush in the morning, the lemonade mixture during the day and a detox tea before bed. Yes, because of my low caloric intake, I am slightly tired, but today is the first day in I would say a year that I didn't need any caffeine to jumpstart my day. NO CAFFEINE! That, within itself, is amazing to me. I woke up this morning feeling so renewed. I didn't drag my tired ol self out of the bed, which is what normally happens.
So I'm creating a Youtube channel and I'll hopefully blog, maybe once or twice a week so you can join me on what I know will be a life-changing journey. Thanks for the love and support and be sure to subscribe to the youtube channel (once I figure out this video camera) and follow my blog!
OAN, I'm selling some of handcrafted goodies at a market in the South Main Arts District this Saturday during the Christmas parade. Be sure to check out the video (once I figure out this video camera) to see my new creations and stop by and see me this Saturday at 517 South Main (formerly the Muse Boutique).
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