My plan for the Master Cleanse

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Comment by Melinda on October 24, 2009 at 8:21pm

Peanut- I've done juice fast for about 4 days- I've never gone any more than that- but I like the juice fast as well. I've not done enough of any type of long fasts- so we will see how this goes- I know from experience that it's mostly a mind thing anyway. I just need to conquer that and I will do good.

Comment by Melinda on October 24, 2009 at 8:19pm

Hi Jessica! I have been eating mostly raw for the past couple of weeks- lots of organic salads, raw fruits, some freshly juiced fruits, etc. I would love to stay on it for at least 10 days, but since it is my first one I am just going to see how it goes first. Thanks so much for your support!

Comment by Melinda on October 24, 2009 at 8:17pm

Thanks Gena! I am probably going to start the MC hopefully Tuesday or Wednesday- I have to wait until our friend finishes helping us on our siding- I have to help as well and don't want to be doing the fast during working so strenuously. But I'll be posting everyday on the MC- I wish I could start now!

Comment by Jessica Faith on October 24, 2009 at 4:45pm

Hi there! I just got off the master cleanse at 24 days! I'm sure you've heard this speal before but keep in mind the focus of the cleanse is to detox your body... the weightloss is an added bonus! But if you're coming from a sad diet you may want to be especially patient with your body as it will be shocked. I would suggest working on the transition for almost a full week prior to starting the cleanse. Try to focus on fruits and veggies as much as possible, lowering your intake towards the end of the week. In the grand scheme of things 5 days is really just going to scratch the surface but it's a great start. You may experience some detoxing symptoms... headache, nausea, etc. Try to pamper yourself through this time... usually lasts about 3 days. I didn't have any because my diet was already pretty clean. I began at 182lbs, and ended at 160. But I stayed on it for 24 days! Good luck lady friend and if you have any questions or are in need of any support you can look me up! I'd love to hear how it goes!

Comment by peanut on October 24, 2009 at 3:14pm

Hi Melinda: I wish you luck! I didn't have a great experience with the master cleanse (did 7 days), but some folks love it. I found it too sugary, and it made me feel a little wacky. I did lose weight on it, though, and it's very cheap.

I really loved doing a juice cleanse (did 14 days). That made me feel very calm, and I also lost a bunch of weight on that. I still drink green juices, and plan to do short juice cleanses every other month to keep in the swing of it... makes me feel really good.

Look forward to hearing what works for you!

Comment by Melinda on October 24, 2009 at 2:07pm

I forgot to put that on there- probably 4-5 days, more depending on how I feel. I just have a dog and husband to take care of - no job or kids at the moment. Thanks for the support! I am definitely going to need it since this is my first MC!

Comment by Datura on October 24, 2009 at 1:53pm

How long are you planning on doing the cleanse? What kind of responsibilities do you have to meet while you are cleansing (job, pets, kids, etc)? Good Luck!