Sooooo, everyone looks their best for all events relating to your wedding after all it is all about you and your fiance...So its no wonder brides are usually intent on getting in shape and loosing weight for events.
I took a chance and did the master cleanse this week, or well 1/3 of the master cleanse. (31/2 days not 10) Generally, I eat pretty healthy, but I LOVE food, I am a self-proclaimed foodie. So there was some weight to loose. I also have been working out around the clock, while my body is getting toned my tummy is still a little rotund. So on the suggestions of some friends who tried it I figured why not. I saw it as a chance for me to loose that "baby fat" that never seems to go away no matter how many diets and workouts I do.
With determination in mind I cleared out the fridge and cabinets of any temptation, because I am a snacker and had to stay strong!!!
The day before I ate light mostly raw foods to get my body prepped, it recommends doing all raw foods but I cannot eat a salad without dressing.... That night I tried the salt flush (1 Qt of Water 2 Tbls of non-iodide salt)... it tasted worse then a dirty ocean and was hard to get down. It is suppose to make you go to the bathroom ASAP especially if you lie on your side. Uhhhhh I had no such luck, however I have a friend who did it too and it worked for her. I guess I just have a really a lot of junk in my stomach and colon. It said you could have drank laxative tea instead which would have been much more pleasant....
Day 1.
I got up pumped to try my new cleanse. I woke up and made the lemonade (10 oz water, 2 tbls fresh lemon, 2 tbls Maple Syrup Grade B, 1/10 Tsp Cayenne Pepper). The first sip was killer because you can feel the cayenne on your throat, it burns a little. However, after a while I got use to it, and actually enjoyed the taste. They recommend drinking 6-8 drinks a day and making them as you go to get the best of the enzymes as opposed to keeping it made in the fridge. I drank 6 the first day. Today was tough I really wanted a crunch and felt a little lethargic. I also went to dinner with my fiance who was eating the most amazing looking burger and french fries on earth, maybe I was hallucinating....That night I got home and drank the laxative tea (all natural Get Regular by Yogi).
Day 2
Felt a little tired, this morning and went to the bathroom more then I'd like to share. By the afternoon however I felt great! I got on the scale and lost 2-3lbs. That night, I had to go to a Hanukkah party with yummy latkas so I prepped before hand. I actually drank more than day 1, 8 servings and brought a big nalgene of 3 1/2 servings to the party to help curb any temptation. It worked I starred down brownie cookies, pigs in blankets, and my favorite- caesar salad. Later that night I drank the laxative tea again.
Day 3 Homestretch!
Got up, went to the bathroom, and headed right to the gym I couldn't believe the energy I had. By now the routine was normal my body and mind were use to it I suppose. I even drank less today, 5 servings, which was odd but maybe my body was use to routine. Once again I drank the laxative tea.
Day 4 Last day
So I got up early this morning, earlier then usual and felt totally refreshed, did my now routine bathroom stop. I went to the gym did a full intense work out and felt great. I slowly went off the cleanse eating a simple egg white. Online it recommends eating raw fruits and veggies, however the cleanse is suppose to last ten days and I was only doing three so I decided I could supplement if I took it easy.
I haven't gotten back on the scale but can see a noticeable difference in my tummy & love handle area that I have literally been at war with for a decade. If it wasn't the weekend and I didn't have plans I would 100% continue the cleanse because I feel so good on it and am so use to the routine. What I will do, is maintain this by really watching what I eat. I have a feeling if I started downing ice cream and cheesesteaks the weight would come back on in no time. So thats something to think about I am looking at its as a starting point/jump-start to my new regimen of healthy living.
You can also drink as much herbal tea you want, I recommend Peppermint its good for your tummy if your having some aches from3 the lax tea. Also DRINK TONS OF WATER...
All in all I'd say it was a success if I do it again closer to the wedding I know to leave myself at least 5 days because I had no problem with the three except for my occasional whining about wanting something crunchy. ( I did have two pickles I'll admit it, but I couldn't resist) Knowing now the first day and a half are the most lethargic I would be able to plan better, and anticipate that. I would also recommend picking a time of the year when you don't have a lot of dinner plans, I felt like I was playing mental chess with the food in front of me versus my stomach and just had to say NO. However, I did have a really big feeling of pride that I didn't dive into half the foods around me I saw everyone eating.
I would also recommend the cooler and blue print cleanse, I have friends who have been successful on those. They are more pricey then the lemonade but apparently taste ok (some of the flavors).
Errr because I know the way of the world this is a Disclaimer- i am not an expert or a doctor nothing I say it confirmed by anyone but me and my friends who did it....
Little tip- dont do this the week before your wedding otherwise your dress will be huge.
