Master Cleanse Day 9

I am almost at the finish line! I am so looking forward to tomorrow, to the last day of this cleanse. Yes! Then I can eat again! And I would have succeeded in finishing it!!!

To take stock: the benefits are that my stomach has never been flatter. And it's flat with no gassiness! I know sometimes we skip a meal to have a flatter stomach but the bloating makes it worse instead of better. With this cleanse, there is none of that! Also, even though I haven't been eating solid foods, I don't stay hungry, especially if I drink the lemonade in good time (which I don't always do). Plus I have energy - I can go to the gym, I can go out, etc. I never felt lethargic or weak anything like that, which I sometimes feel in my ordinary diet or when I skip meals! This means this is not a hard diet at all. I did not really have difficulty with the detox - I didn't really experience  bad side effects. Except being tempted by delicious food all around me. Argh!!!

As for the negatives perhaps my blood pressure seemed higher. I read in some forums this also happened to others mainly due to the salt water flush. Also, my morning activities were curtailed as I had to be ready to pop into the bathroom - or to stay in the bathroom - for some time in the morning as the salt flush would take effect. 

Regarding my period, it was easy. The only thing I noticed was that my period was lighter in the beginning and consequently lasted longer, compared to my usual heavy and fast periods. Looking back, I actually had an easier time. No cramps. Very much less PMS and almost negligible headache. Wow! This cleanse is really good for the cessation of menstrual symptoms!

Recommendation to those wanting to do this: I think it's good to do it with an intention, and also to connect with the Creator especially throughout the cleanse. I believe this will also infer some kind of protection for the whole cleanse. Also, bless the lemonade you drink. AND drink lots of water! This was my mistake the first day - i was treating the lemonade as my water and wondered why I was feeling dehydrated, with dry eyes...then I realized I still needed to drink water aside from the lemonade. When I did, problem was solved!

Lemons 3.5