The Cleanse

So, Tim and I have started a 10 day cleanse. Yesterday was the first full day. I know this is a fairly popular cleanse, but for those who don't know I will explain it. It's called the Lemonade Cleanse or some call it the Master Cleanse. It's very simple, you take a laxative tea before bed. In the morning you drink water mixed with sea salt. After the sea salt you will most likely be in the bathroom for about an hour. The rest of the day you drink a mixture of water, lemon juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper. You can't eat or drink anything else with the exception of water. This process is repeated for a minimum of 10 days and a maximum of 40. This time around I'm just happy to make it through 10 days. Here is a link to a woman who blogs in detail her experience. Yesterday was kind of tough. We have left over key lime pie that keeps calling my name, and I'm kept craving a ham sandwich. When feeding our sugar gliders I was very jealous they get to eat corn and blueberries. Today has been a bit easier. I'm still craving the food, but I feel more in control of my cravings. I know for sure I'm not going to cheat. I didn't drink as much of the saline wash because I woke up drank a little and fell back asleep. When I woke up again I was starving and wanted that lemonade ASAP! After this cleanse I'm going to eat very healthy. Not sure which diet I'm going to go on. I like the Beverly Hills Diet, but I have also heard people talk about Suzanne Somers' Eat Great, Lose Weight. I just want to be healthy again. Also I'm going to try and work my way up to being ready for P90X Extreme Home Fitness Workout Program - 13 DVDs, Nutrition Guide, Exercise Planner. Tim and I bought it awhile back and tried it. At the time we were just too out of shape to keep up. Although it says pace yourself we were burnt out after a couple weeks of it. I really want to get my body back. Its a goal of mine.

Well its almost midnight, and "I really gotta go"!