Sorry about day 4, I just really couldn’t be bothered to blog. Nothing interesting happened really… same thing I’ve been doing the last two weeks- sitting on my bum and watching cable!

So day 5… dayyyy 5. It crept up on me actually, and let me tell you how HAPPY I am to be half way done. I’m over the hump. Tomorrow I go back to work, so that will be interesting to say the very least. I’m going to try and pace myself with my MC Juice because I don’t want to run out while I’m there. I might alternate glasses of water inbetween glasses of juice (which I did all today, and it was good). I’m curious to see how much energy I’ll have. Probably not much if I don’t get my ass to bed really soon!

Today was actually pretty easy, and nothing new to report. I forgot to drink my Smooth Moove tea last night, so no elimination today. I was sure to drink it tonight though. Cravings were substantially lower than yesterday, but I still can’t wait to eat. I’m starting to think that the hardest day will be day 11 when I have to ween off the MC Juice and on to watered down OJ. I think the maple syrup is what gives me energy to live, and I have a feeling a whole day without it is going to be pretty rough.

Side note, I keep thinking about how I could make a celebratory “Master Cleanse Cupcake”. I was thinking a lemon cupcake with maple frosting and a sprinkling of cayenne on top, or even mixed in with the frosting. I suppose making cupcakes to celebrate completing a cleanse is counter productive anyway. Just a thought ;)

12:02pm- Feeling a bit better today. I went to bed very hungry, and I could tell it was because I stopped drinking the MC Juice fairly early in the night and brushed my teeth to get rid of the nasty taste in my mouth. I also realized that yesterday I cut down the amount of Maple Syrup from 6 tablespoons in 30oz of water to 4 tablespoons. I was trying to cut down the sugar a bit, but in hindsight I think that is what made me so lethargic and crabby, and also left me pretty hungry. Today I made my morning juice with the full 6 tablespoons and I’m already feeling a lot better. I didn’t have an elimination until almost 11:30am, which is surprising because I took my tea at about 11pm. I feel like my intestines are running on empty already… (TMI ALERT) But it’s this dark sludgy stuff, and it smells like death. It’s interesting because most people don’t have that until much later in the cleanse, but as I predicted I think mine will be more accelerated because I’m vegan and I don’t have meat rotting away in my colon. I went through my own “cleanse” giving up meat and dairy- and as most vegans will probably agree, the first two weeks of veganism is rough to say the least!!

Anyway, in better spirits today, and I actually have an agenda. I need to pick up more syrup, buy some different herbal teas at the Kobuk, schedule my spa appointment and do a little beauty product shopping with one of my Christmas gift cards. Toodles!

1:27pm- GREAT. I actually have some energy today, and some stuff to accomplish… AND MY CAR WONT START. Hubs had to take a cab to work, and I’m now housebound. I have a heating pad under the hood, but I’m questioning whether or not it’s going to do any good. I’ll let it sit for an hour or so, then see if the ol’ PTeezy will turn over, but I might be in for the day. Hopefully tomorrow’s forecast is warmer than for today… -11 is fun for no one! I guess I will try to be productive around the house, then.

2:21pm- FOUND MY BLOCK HEATER CABLE. If google was a man, I’d fellate him.

3:15pm- Oi! My first unsolicited elimination. No laxative tea or anything. Not much of substance, but enough to stank up the whole damn bathroom. Glad this stuff is getting out of me!

4:35pm- Car still wont start. After a frantic call to my father (does anyone else who is pushing 30 still do this?) we determined that it might be the battery. I have roadside assistance from my car dealership, so I called them and had a tow truck dispatched. I really hope this works, or Hubs is taking ANOTHER cab to get home. Not cheap!!! I’m also out of my Grade B Organic Maple Syrup… fortunately I had some non-organic Grade A Maple syrup at home for cooking. I don’t think it’s ideal, but it was either that or break the cleanse (again!). Man, this is proving to be tricky.

9:10pm- Tow truck driver came and determined that it was not the battery. He was a short, round, jovial man with the thickest Irish accent I’ve ever heard in Alaska (and possibly the US). It was hard to understand him but I couldn’t help but smile and giggle like a school girl after everything he said to me! He apparently had a magic “tow truck driver’s touch” as he put it, and sat in the car, and fired it up after two tries. I let it run for about 30 mintues then went and picked up B and got some of my sacred nutrients (aka Organic Grade B Maple Syrup). I’m back at home with a tall glass of MC Juice and feeling okay. Obviously, I wasn’t able to accomplish anything on to-do list, but I still have tomorrow. I’m going to try and stay up when I take hubs to work at 7 and make it an early day.

This morning started a little more um… ‘briskly’ than yesterday, and I was rushing to the bathroom, but still no cramps. I slept late, because I figured if I was sleeping I couldn’t be hungry. I did dream about food and breaking the fast (naturally) and I noticed my dreams were extremely vivid, and about things that are buried pretty deep. Interesting.

Today was a bit tougher than yesterday with the cravings. I’m not starving but I could eat… boyyyy could I eat. I’ve been really unproductive though. I’ve found myself being a total shut in. I’m hoping that this “boundless energy” kicks in soon.

Oh, and I broke down and got the cayenne capsules today. I couldn’t choke down the drink with the powdered cayenne, so it was either capsules or not continue. I’ve gotten very mild heartburn since using them, but it’s not unbearable, and goes away fairly quickly. I’ve been able to drink the full 60oz of MC Juice today, so that is an improvement!

Not feeling like a million bucks today, but it could be worse. Hopefully tomorrow is better.

10:15am (12/31)- I was rolling around in bed this morning expecting to be woken up with terrible stomach cramps from the tea (as described by almost everyone I talked to) but there was nothing! Because of this, I was up later than I wanted to be, so I am forgoeing the salt water flush. I have wedding makeup to do and I don’t want to be running to the bathroom every 10 minutes when I’m doing the bride’s makeup. I will probably give it a go tomorrow. That aside, the tea did it’s job, I had a nice and thorough #2 and I made my first batch of MC juice. Verdict? It’s not horrible. It’s not good either, that’s for sure. It would be fine if it weren’t for the spicy aftertaste from the cayenne pepper. I cut the second batch down in cayenne a little bit and I figure I’ll ease into the full amount. My Kitchenaid juicer attachment is friggin cool! I’ll be using it well after this whole thing is over. I do highly recommend an electric juicer though… I was able to get every shred of juice and pulp out of the lemons, which will save me money because organic lemons are $1.50 EACH here in Alaska. I have also determined I will be needing at least three lemons a day, possibly 3.5.

11:15pm (12/31)- as you can tell, we opted out of New Year’s celebrations and just stayed in. I’m glad, because I don’t think I’d be any fun! I’m doing okay, just having some cravings. The cayanne is really harsh. I’m thinking about picking up some capsules at the store tomorrow, because it’s a struggle to get the MC Juice down. I’m only at abou 45oz, and I should have drank 60oz+.  I’m not feeling terribly hungry, just really missing food. This cleanse is particularly difficult when you’re a foodie like me! :( The only strange thing I noticed is that I have a really stuffy nose, and am sneezing all the time. This started very early in the morning before I even began the juice, so I doubt it’s the “flu like symptoms” people say they experience during the first few days. I went through all that when I gave up meat and dairy years ago, so I think I’m past that part. Anyhow, I’m just going to drink my tea and head to bed. Happy New Year!!!!

I just finished my first cup of smooth move tea. I’ve ceremoniously removed some of the more tempting foods from the countertops and replaced them with my lemon fixins.

I got really close to chickening out today, but I am trudging forward. I am going to try to video blog every day starting tomorrow.

*gulp*

This got me nostalgic!

‘member this?

hehehe!

A meme, for your enjoyment. Taken from here.

BOLD are things I’ve done.

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied (in general)
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Read an entire book in one day