Finally, I did it. Today is the 11th day since I started my fast. I survived 10 full days of The Master Cleanse. During all that time, I have not eating any solid food and I've been on a 660kCal diet. The recipe I used was 180 mL of fresh lemon juice, 180 mL of maple syrup and about 0.75 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. I top the mix with water to make about 2 liters of lemonade. This would be my daily supply.
The first 3 days were the hardest. I had very mild headaches, joint discomfort and I would be very sleepy by 8 or 9 o'clock at night. I guess it feels like quitting an addiction, the body feels there is something missing. Those days were the hardest, yet, not bad at all. Starting the fourth day until today, I feel great. I feel normal. I have energy to work and function normally. My hunger is easily suppressed by a cup a the drink. I don't even think I need food. Yes, now and then I will crave a hot soup or maybe look forward to a roast beef, but I don't feel the temptation so irresistible. This fast makes me think about how overrated food is. If I can survive 10 days with no dysfunction with 660kCal per day, then how much intake do I really need? I must admit I was cold the whole week and my fingers were frozen.
This morning was the moment of truth, I weighed myself and I lost 7 lbs in 10 days. Last night, I measured and I did lose some inches. I did the salt-water flush again. I still had solid waste - scary... After 10 days of not eating, where does it come from? For that, I am really tempted to stay on the cleanse, should I? should I not?
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