Confession time: I’ve been hiding from my own life for months now. Maybe even years if I’m honest about it. I don’t know how much of it has to do with the whole bipolar thing, and how much of it is just because I’m fucked up. But there are some things about myself that need to change. And nothing quite makes you reevaluate your life like puking your guts up for a week straight with a fever and body aches that made you understand how people used to die from the flu.
It was over the course of this last week, when Remi and I were both sicker then either of us can remember being in years that I decided I was going to use this as a catalyst for change. I’ve been wanting to do a major life over-haul, starting with a cleanse of some sort. For my mind, body and soul. Cheesy sounding, I know but what can I say? I did some serious praying when I was kneeling at that porcelain alter.
Recently, my good friend Nica was raving about doing the Master Cleanse. I had tried it once before a hundred years ago, but I didn’t stick with it. Not unlike almost everything else in my life. But undertaking a 10 day liquid fast is not something you undertake lightly. You have to be in the right state of mind and having already given up solid foods this last week, I figured now was as good a time as any to do it.
Of course, Remi being the uber-supportive girlfriend she always is, jumped right on board and decided to do it with me. So we headed to Whole Foods yesterday and bought all the supplies.
Today is Day 1 of The Master Cleanse. I plan on doing it for at least 10 days. I have no idea how hard this will be or what to expect. But I do know that I am not quitting this no matter what.
So wish us luck and I’m going to keep you updated on how this experiment goes. But I needed a change in my life and this is the first step.
Good luck!!! I can’t wait for the update. I’ve been wanting to try that for years but never even started much less stuck with it. Good for you lovely. Hope it goes well
Am anxious to hear how it works, and how quickly you see results (whatever they are). Is it even possible to maintain for 10 days I wonder? I guess getting psyched for it is the key, and it appears you’ve done that. Stay strong! Hugs!
Dear sasha,
The master cleanse is nasty me and J tried it and lasted about a week. The lemonade is great until you get to the bottom where all the pepper has settled. Ick! But good luck to you…may you succeed with flying rainbow colors.
K
The photo of this Master Cleanse package comes from http://www.healthfree.com Health Freedom Resources, which is where you can purchase either a Master Cleanse package or refills for the package’s cayenne, laxative tea and real high-mineral Maple syrup or individual replacement items as you need them. Great service.