So yesterday I kicked off my first day of the cleanse with this disgusting salt guzzle that goes along with the laxative tea I had the night before.  What this basically is is 2 tsps. of uniodized sea salt in 32 oz. of water, and you guzzle it alllllll down.  I downed half right away and already wanted to puke, I mean, I like salt.  Anybody will tell you that, but this is just ridiculous.  I got through most of the other half before I couldn't drink anymore, and like magic, 15 mins. later it ALL wanted to come out.   :)   I will spare you the details, but lets just say in the next hour I had to go about 4 times, and I'm not talkin bout peeing here. 

I managed to stay strong through lunch, which was pretty amazing considering I was dreaming of bagels and sandwiches and burritos, but I went and sat out by Central Park with my friend to avoid thinking bout food.  After all that...and this may be tmi for some of you gentlemen, I end up getting my period after lunch.  Apparently I'd forgotten to calculate that into my timetable.  I haven't really read anything about how the cleanse would effect women on their periods, as I was too cheap to buy the book, so I decided the smarter thing to do is to put this on hold.  The problem with that is then I have to hold till AFTER Thanksgiving cuz there is no way in hell I'm strong enough to not eat on Turkey Day. 

I suppose it's good that I got my period only half a day into the cleanse, though I am still bitter I had to do the damn salt guzzle for no reason. bah humbug. 

If you're curious what this cleanse is exactly, google "lemon juice diet" or "the master cleanse" (which is the official name) and you'll find plenty of info.  My only tip is when you add the cayenne pepper, add with care because I miscalculated and my juice was muy caliente!  not fun drinking at all :( 

I definitely still want to do this.  The main purpose is to rid your body of accumulated toxins, of which I'm sure I have PLENTY.  And losing weight is the added bonus, though you do gain at least half of it back because a lot of it is water weight.  So if you're looking to just lose weight, better to stick with the anorexia ;)  jk, I do NOT promote eating disorders. 

If anyone wants to participate, I'm gonna start up again after Thanksgiving, maybe on the Sunday or Monday after.   We can start up a support group and talk each other down from that evil burger... let me know if you're interested :)