My initial attempt at the MC failed. I came down with the worst flu I have ever had in my life. I was turned off completely to the cleanse (even though it had nothing to do with my illness) I think for a short while a part of me associated the horrific hell I experiencedm with the cleanse ....but I am better now.

I initially thought that I was experiencing what I have learned is called a "Healing Crisis" http://www.falconblanco.com/health/crisis.htm but after the symptoms continually getting worse, and staying for days, I realized it was the flu!! This could be tricky to determine for a determined first time cleanser. So use your best judgement people.

I broke the cleanse, and was sick for about 7 days....I will do my second attempt today, and start a fresh blog.

Wish me luck!

Day 2- February 19- Weight who knows

So- this AM the salt water flush was not as bad as yesterday. I suppose if Africans can eat dirt after a while and think it tastes good (because they are starving) than the same concept applies here. Yes, I want food. I also started to feel sick or something last night and into this morning. It is not sick, but to explain: 

My respiratory track is irritated, I am coughing a lot and in general just irritation in my chest etc... (sometimes phlemy, most times not) and I am all over just coughing a bunch. They said that getting sick could happen, I am going to think positive and go with the thought that believe it is the toxins exiting my body.

I am drinking a glass of the lemonade, it's good and surprisingly although I was craving an egg and some toast, the lemonade satisfied me. It gives me a boost of energy the same as eating something (minus the satisfaction of taste and feel) 

My weight for some reason was fluctuating on the scale I had, so I couldn't get an accurate read- and quite frankly I don't really care. 

Will keep you posted as the day goes on.

Day 1 - February 18 - Weight 147.4

And so we begin...

As I am typing this, I am drinking the warm uniodized salt water flush and it is difficult...so I decided to start this blog as a distraction until I get it down. Feels like I am drinking warm pee-water from a kiddie-pool. Therefore, for best results (i.e. not vomiting) I will continue to try and stop thinking this thought so I can finish with this flush. 

I am doing this cleanse to start my body fresh from toxins. I have recently made a decision to eat 'clean' and love it. I thought clearing my intestines of any 'gunk' that has accumulated over the course of my years would only allow for better vitamin consumption and optimal nutritional health. 

I know they say that some loose weight on this diet, and so I need to stress (as I have read in many blogs) that I am not doing this to loose the 'lbs'...as they WILL  just come back shortly after I end the cleanse (so I refuse get excited and buy a new bikini).  I am here for the right reasons (to cleanse my body) and hope with that good intention,  I can withstand 7-10 days of this lemonade which I hope tastes MUCH better than this salt flush. 

I will be more candid than some other blogs I have read, as I think being candid sometimes gives the reader a real sense of expectation. That being sad, I apologize in advance if you can't handle that sort of thing. 

I have now finished the salt water flush, but mid-drink had a huge and heathy bowel movement...good stuff...now on to the Lemonade. 

I have prepared my entire day's mix in a gallon container, using 10x the lemonade mixture, this way it is easier. Below is one single serving size:

 

2 Tablespoons Fresh squeezed lemon juice (preferably organic) 

2 Tablespoons Organic Grade B maple syrup

1/10 Teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper 

1 Cup purified/distilled or spring water (not tap) 

Summary:

 

So today went ok...I definitely am hungry and am craving real food, I want to chew. I did workout and found that my energy level was a little low. After the workout especially I wanted to EAT, but instead had the lemonade. The hunger passes, it is just the craving to feel food in my hands and mouth.  I hope I can last on this.

Last night (before starting the cleanse) I ate 1/4 of senna leaves and so, I did so again tonight...I am not certain how many times one is supposed to do the laxative tea PM/salt water flush AM combo, but I am going to do it again tomorrow morning. 

All in all it was an ok day. I will see what tomorrow brings.