Breaking the Fast -- Master Cleanse Morning After the 10th Day
Okay, this is it. The moment has come. Breaking the fast with freshly squeezed orange-carrot-apple-ginger juice. I know, I know... the Master Cleanse dictates orange juice only. I have faith this won't kill me. My stomach is actually so sensitive that the idea of the acidic pure orange juice doesn't speak to me. In all honesty, I had a spoonful or two of broth around 2AM. I woke up parched and the soup I had brewing in the crock pot smelled so good and it was after midnight so I figured I was technically done. I'm drinking the juice SLOWly... I've heard you should chew your juice. Hmmm.
Super Alive on Day Nine -- Master Cleanse Day 9
This is the beginning of my ninth day on the Master Cleanse and I have exceeded my own expectations of myself. Day 7 was a true turning point. I set an intention to make it through the holiday dinner on the fast and it was an opportunity for tremendous growth and reflection. All of the silly fears my mind was holding onto: feeling awkward, missing out, being hungry...were all illusory. I sat and drank water and appreciated the festivity but didn't feel disappointed. The food looked amazing and smelled amazing and I was happy to see other people enjoying the food. Still, I didn't need the food. Or the wine. When people asked if I was eating I explained the fast and nobody said anything. Maybe because I'm kind of kooky anyway. I felt more open to everyone and realized that food often is a buffer, a barrier. Without the food & wine to distract me there was nothing in between me and those around me. I talked to everyone at the dinner and my interactions were more authentic. At the end of the evening I was very very very proud of myself. It was really a record breaking accomplishment in my life.
When I began I really didn't think I would make it ten days. Now, I have no doubt I will. Feeling energetic, optimistic, clear minded, contemplative. Periodic headaches; have to take it easy during some yoga asanas; burning tummy from time to time...but I feel good. Really, really good.
Until then...
When I began I really didn't think I would make it ten days. Now, I have no doubt I will. Feeling energetic, optimistic, clear minded, contemplative. Periodic headaches; have to take it easy during some yoga asanas; burning tummy from time to time...but I feel good. Really, really good.
Until then...
They Call it a Healing Crisis -- Master Cleanse Day 6
If you were to ask me why I decided to try the Master Cleanse in the middle of December, I'm not exactly sure what I would say. Yet, here I am on day 6 of consuming nothing but "lemonade", tea and water. Last night, I awoke at 11:30 with stomach cramps, a pounding headache and the chills. I pushed through the dark moment of detoxification and today I feel awesome.
So, even though I don't have an answer to the "why" -- I can say that I am most definitely happy with my decision to go on the cleanse, even if lemons are ridiculously expensive in the winter. It hasn't been easy. Yet, despite the ups and downs I feel more balanced, optimistic, clear and energetic. There is a definite sense of physical well being and a more subtle ever so light and lovely energetic shift. I was planning to break the fast late this evening or tomorrow, because I have to attend a sit-down holiday dinner that I am hosting for people I work with. But today I really can't imagine breaking the fast just yet. I think I could go the full ten days that is recommended. Hmmmm. It's an interesting thing to contemplate - food and social custom. Why is that I feel like I can't sit and drink water while everyone else eats? Why is it that I feel like I would really be missing out if I don't have a glass of wine? Then again, why is that I feel compelled not to eat? Why do I feel like continuing the fast would be an "accomplishment"?
So, even though I don't have an answer to the "why" -- I can say that I am most definitely happy with my decision to go on the cleanse, even if lemons are ridiculously expensive in the winter. It hasn't been easy. Yet, despite the ups and downs I feel more balanced, optimistic, clear and energetic. There is a definite sense of physical well being and a more subtle ever so light and lovely energetic shift. I was planning to break the fast late this evening or tomorrow, because I have to attend a sit-down holiday dinner that I am hosting for people I work with. But today I really can't imagine breaking the fast just yet. I think I could go the full ten days that is recommended. Hmmmm. It's an interesting thing to contemplate - food and social custom. Why is that I feel like I can't sit and drink water while everyone else eats? Why is it that I feel like I would really be missing out if I don't have a glass of wine? Then again, why is that I feel compelled not to eat? Why do I feel like continuing the fast would be an "accomplishment"?
