Yesterday I only had 3 glasses of lemonade. Today, I had to squeeze a 4th one in a half hour ago. I was thinking I only had to drink 4, until I was re-reading the instructions of 6-12. So, tomorrow I will find time to drink the other 2. I know it is weird, but I actually feel full right now. Although, for a couple hours I was feeling a little hunger, but that is because I was watching somebody cooking on TV, and I would be reminded of food.
For the last time, I was obsessed with researching info on the cleanse. This time, I find that I am busy doing other things, and I forget that I am doing this. Then I realize that I have already completed the second day, and I am not hungry. The first one, I was focused on food. Last time I was obsessed with weighing myself everytime I used the restroom, and upset that it wasn't budging. This time I get on the scale in the morning, and then right before bed. I am able to tolerate the tea and SWF so far. I guess that I know what I am in for, so I am able to deal with whatever comes my way (if I dealt with it last time).
So far, I haven't noticed the SWF working as much as last time, but that may just be because yesterday's flush wasn't what it should have been, and today's didn't quite taste as salty as I remembered. I am using a different type of salt this time. Last time I used some salt that said it was from the Great Salt Lake in Utah. This time is from Belgium. I am really just hoping for similar results.
This blog will not be in as much detail as the first one, because I figure that if you read the first one, you would not want to read the same things again. So this time, I will write the things that are different doing it a second time (as well as things I do that show how dumb I reaally am).
This morning's weight: 216.5
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
MC2 Day 1
Wow, this morning was crazy. Maybe not crazy, but at least in the "What was I thinking" category. I started off by putting in what appeared to be a tsp of salt into the water. I realized that it was too big to be just a tsp. I looked at the spoon, and sure enough, it was 1/2 tbsp. I know that there are 3 tsp per tbsp. I then added a cup of water to the mixture, and started drinking. There was hardly any salt taste. That is when I realized that my math was off again. I had put in a half tbsp instead of a full. So I added another tsp. Then once I had finished it, I then looked and realized that, once again, it was not a tsp, but 1/2 tsp. It was just too early for my normal thinking skills to occur.
My mix-up this morning will not deter me from accomplishing my goals. I weighed in at 220 this morning. This is basically what happened last year to get me up to the weight I was. I was 230 in early November and by January, I was 267. So, I very easily could have fallen prey to the same trap as last year, but I am trying to stop it before it goes out of control.
My mix-up this morning will not deter me from accomplishing my goals. I weighed in at 220 this morning. This is basically what happened last year to get me up to the weight I was. I was 230 in early November and by January, I was 267. So, I very easily could have fallen prey to the same trap as last year, but I am trying to stop it before it goes out of control.
Monday, December 1, 2008
MC2... delayed
I did the SWF this morning, then realized that I had used iodized sea salt. Hopefully that isn't too big of a deal. I was feeling rather lazy today. I knew that I needed to go to the store to get all the supplies. I chose not to do anything. I ended up deciding that it was early enough in the cleanse that straying wasn't so bad, so I went ahead and ate all the food that would go to waste in the next couple weeks. Oh, I was stuffed. I still am. I then went shopping. I have all the things needed for tomorrow, so that is not a valid excuse.
After eating all that food, and knowing the way I feel right now, it makes me feel that this is the right decision. I weighed in at 219 this morning.
After eating all that food, and knowing the way I feel right now, it makes me feel that this is the right decision. I weighed in at 219 this morning.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Here we go again...
I guess I will update everyone on how I am doing. I completed the cleanse in July. I hovered around 225-235 for a couple months. There were good weeks and bad weeks. I then went on another diet, which helped the scale get down to 203 on October 1. I was extremely excited.
As soon as I was off my last diet, I went on a cruise. I seemed to forget everything that I had worked so hard on accomplishing the past few months. I ate constantly (at least it felt like it). When confronted with the option of healthy food or fattening food, you guessed it, I chose the fattening. It seemed like I HAD to eat every dessert I could. That compulsion did not end when I got home. Between Halloween and Thanksgiving, I had no desire to stop the trend either. Finally, as I was on my way to my Grandma's house for Thanksgiving, I decided that I was addicted to eating, and once again needed to do something drastic. I had begun to have the same elimination problems that I had at the beginning of the year. I know I ate a lot of food Thanksgiving weekend, but very little came out. I have decided to do the cleanse again.
I was 216 the day before I left on vacation, this morning I was 218.
I am NOT looking forward to the tea or the SWF in the morning.
As soon as I was off my last diet, I went on a cruise. I seemed to forget everything that I had worked so hard on accomplishing the past few months. I ate constantly (at least it felt like it). When confronted with the option of healthy food or fattening food, you guessed it, I chose the fattening. It seemed like I HAD to eat every dessert I could. That compulsion did not end when I got home. Between Halloween and Thanksgiving, I had no desire to stop the trend either. Finally, as I was on my way to my Grandma's house for Thanksgiving, I decided that I was addicted to eating, and once again needed to do something drastic. I had begun to have the same elimination problems that I had at the beginning of the year. I know I ate a lot of food Thanksgiving weekend, but very little came out. I have decided to do the cleanse again.
I was 216 the day before I left on vacation, this morning I was 218.
I am NOT looking forward to the tea or the SWF in the morning.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Master Cleanse: Day 13
June 29, 2008: Day 13
I did not do the SWF this morning because, once again, I had church, and I did not want to have to rush to the restroom during it. IT is for three hours. Yes, I know that the SWF only works for up to two hours later. But, I feel the effects of it, and have to go to the restroom, just to be sure, every 15 minutes to half hour for up to four hours after the flush.
My mom gave me a bag of lemons yesterday. I was excited, because that meant that I would not have to buy any, because I had used my last one before going to her home. Well, when I woke up this morning, I grabbed a couple, and noticed that they had some mold on them. I went through the whole bag, and there were 3 lemons that did not resemble lemons anymore. This is what caused all the other lemons to have the mold. I refuse to buy anything on Sunday, so I went ahead and used those lemons. The juice was nasty. I tolerated it. I will probably even use them tomorrow. No matter how nasty it is.
Today’s weight: 239
11:30 pm
I decided that I am going to stop this cleanse tomorrow. I love what it has done. I am not doing this because I am hungry, or any “detox symptoms.” I just found out that I have a barbeque to go to on Wednesday. It is also a swimming party. I am not going to go swimming, but I would like to eat some fruit and veggies there. I figured that if I am already going to go off this week, why not cut 2 more days off of it. That way, I might be able to be over some of the major symptoms of hunger during the recovery stages. I know that is a rationalization. I accept it. But, that is what I am doing anyway. I will probably do the cleanse again in a few months. So, please be sure to check in then. Don’t worry, I will still write while I am in the breaking the fast stages. I don’t want you to miss out on that. I hear that I will be VERY hungry. I can’t wait.
I did not do the SWF this morning because, once again, I had church, and I did not want to have to rush to the restroom during it. IT is for three hours. Yes, I know that the SWF only works for up to two hours later. But, I feel the effects of it, and have to go to the restroom, just to be sure, every 15 minutes to half hour for up to four hours after the flush.
My mom gave me a bag of lemons yesterday. I was excited, because that meant that I would not have to buy any, because I had used my last one before going to her home. Well, when I woke up this morning, I grabbed a couple, and noticed that they had some mold on them. I went through the whole bag, and there were 3 lemons that did not resemble lemons anymore. This is what caused all the other lemons to have the mold. I refuse to buy anything on Sunday, so I went ahead and used those lemons. The juice was nasty. I tolerated it. I will probably even use them tomorrow. No matter how nasty it is.
Today’s weight: 239
11:30 pm
I decided that I am going to stop this cleanse tomorrow. I love what it has done. I am not doing this because I am hungry, or any “detox symptoms.” I just found out that I have a barbeque to go to on Wednesday. It is also a swimming party. I am not going to go swimming, but I would like to eat some fruit and veggies there. I figured that if I am already going to go off this week, why not cut 2 more days off of it. That way, I might be able to be over some of the major symptoms of hunger during the recovery stages. I know that is a rationalization. I accept it. But, that is what I am doing anyway. I will probably do the cleanse again in a few months. So, please be sure to check in then. Don’t worry, I will still write while I am in the breaking the fast stages. I don’t want you to miss out on that. I hear that I will be VERY hungry. I can’t wait.
Master Cleanse: Day 12
June 28, 2008: Day 12
The tea woke me up at 5 this morning. There was no way I was going to drink the SWF that early. I drank the tea at 11 last night, so it worked rather quickly. When I woke up again, 4 hours later, I drank the SWF.
Today’s weight: 239
The SWF did its magic. It washed the hunger from yesterday away. I was not hungry for most of the day. I only became hungry when I went to my sister’s home. It was her birthday today. She had her friends come over, as well as my step-siblings. I helped her set up for the event. Not much, but I cut the cheese (that was not supposed to sound bad…) for cheese and crackers. There came a point that I had to open another package of cheese, and it was not opening. I did not want to use my mouth to try to split the plastic wrap, because my fingers had cheese grease on them, and had touched the plastic already. When my sister saw me using a knife, she laughed and opened the package for me.
I was not actually tempted, but I felt like eating. I knew I wasn’t hungry, but those thoughts were still there. I decided to stop the cleanse on day 15. This is because the 4th of July holiday has so many picnics and barbeques attached to it. I will also be at my mom’s home, which is 45 minutes from my apartment, and I do not want to have to bring my lemonade with me. I should be able to eat whole foods in one week from now…
The tea woke me up at 5 this morning. There was no way I was going to drink the SWF that early. I drank the tea at 11 last night, so it worked rather quickly. When I woke up again, 4 hours later, I drank the SWF.
Today’s weight: 239
The SWF did its magic. It washed the hunger from yesterday away. I was not hungry for most of the day. I only became hungry when I went to my sister’s home. It was her birthday today. She had her friends come over, as well as my step-siblings. I helped her set up for the event. Not much, but I cut the cheese (that was not supposed to sound bad…) for cheese and crackers. There came a point that I had to open another package of cheese, and it was not opening. I did not want to use my mouth to try to split the plastic wrap, because my fingers had cheese grease on them, and had touched the plastic already. When my sister saw me using a knife, she laughed and opened the package for me.
I was not actually tempted, but I felt like eating. I knew I wasn’t hungry, but those thoughts were still there. I decided to stop the cleanse on day 15. This is because the 4th of July holiday has so many picnics and barbeques attached to it. I will also be at my mom’s home, which is 45 minutes from my apartment, and I do not want to have to bring my lemonade with me. I should be able to eat whole foods in one week from now…
Friday, June 27, 2008
Master Cleanse: Day 11
June 27, 2008: Day 11
Today was the first day that I can say I had detox symptoms. I got very hungry for a few hours. It might have had to do with the fact that I am extending the fast. My body may have said, “Hey, you did what you were supposed to do, now end it so that I can go back to my normal habits.” Each time I would see an ad for food on TV, I wished that I was off this cleanse so that I could eat whatever I please. But, because they say that these feelings are typical, I am deciding to stay on the cleanse.
I was tired last night, and was in bed rather quickly. One of my roommates came home at around midnight, and I needed to talk to him, so I did. He was making one of my favorite snacks: chips and melted cheese. I smelt that melted cheese, and I started being envious, because it was my cheese. I offered it to him because I was not going to be able to finish it before it expires, because I am doing this cleanse. I ended up going to bed with hunger pangs.
Because of the late night, I ended up going back to bed after the elimination caused by the tea last night. I ended up drinking the SWF a couple hours later- when I woke up again. The SWF only had me in the restroom twice, and neither time I felt like I had to go, I just did out of habit. This started me on a bad path for the rest of the day. I decided that I am not going to prolong the SWF again.
Today’s weight: 239
I took measurements at the beginning of the cleanse, and because today is the typical day people start going off the cleanse, I figure I will relay the numbers now.
. . . . . . Start / Current = Change
Neck . 16.75 / 16.75 = 0
Chest . 49.75 / 48 . . .= -.25
Biceps 15.25 / 14.75 = -.5
Waist . 51 . . / 50.5 . = -.5
Hips . . 47.5 / 46 . . . = -1.5
Thigh . .30.5 / 28.5 . . = -2
I am only 5'6" so that should also help you understand how severely I am overweight.
I guess that my stomach is considered my waist, although I don’t wear my pants there. So, this has made me smaller, just not that much around my belly yet.
Today was the first day that I can say I had detox symptoms. I got very hungry for a few hours. It might have had to do with the fact that I am extending the fast. My body may have said, “Hey, you did what you were supposed to do, now end it so that I can go back to my normal habits.” Each time I would see an ad for food on TV, I wished that I was off this cleanse so that I could eat whatever I please. But, because they say that these feelings are typical, I am deciding to stay on the cleanse.
I was tired last night, and was in bed rather quickly. One of my roommates came home at around midnight, and I needed to talk to him, so I did. He was making one of my favorite snacks: chips and melted cheese. I smelt that melted cheese, and I started being envious, because it was my cheese. I offered it to him because I was not going to be able to finish it before it expires, because I am doing this cleanse. I ended up going to bed with hunger pangs.
Because of the late night, I ended up going back to bed after the elimination caused by the tea last night. I ended up drinking the SWF a couple hours later- when I woke up again. The SWF only had me in the restroom twice, and neither time I felt like I had to go, I just did out of habit. This started me on a bad path for the rest of the day. I decided that I am not going to prolong the SWF again.
Today’s weight: 239
I took measurements at the beginning of the cleanse, and because today is the typical day people start going off the cleanse, I figure I will relay the numbers now.
. . . . . . Start / Current = Change
Neck . 16.75 / 16.75 = 0
Chest . 49.75 / 48 . . .= -.25
Biceps 15.25 / 14.75 = -.5
Waist . 51 . . / 50.5 . = -.5
Hips . . 47.5 / 46 . . . = -1.5
Thigh . .30.5 / 28.5 . . = -2
I am only 5'6" so that should also help you understand how severely I am overweight.
I guess that my stomach is considered my waist, although I don’t wear my pants there. So, this has made me smaller, just not that much around my belly yet.
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