Master Cleanse (Lemonade Diet) - Day Two

Day 2 – Monday, February 11, 2008
Weight 136.6
Exercise: 30 minutes walking

Last night I woke up off and on with a worsening headache, but when morning arrived the headache was gone. I figured it could have to do with sugar withdrawal. Part of me doesn't look forward to the lemonade mixture today and I didn't want to do the salt water flush—but I made a commitment and will follow through. I stepped out of bed thanking God the headache was gone and went in to weigh myself. 3 pounds gone in the first day! How motivating is that? Although losing weight is not my main motivation for this cleanse but a nice side benefit.

I warmed the water for my salt water flush today, not hot but not cold. Today it started to take effect about 50 minutes after I drank it. Perhaps drinking that herbal dieter's tea helped to move things along.

My headache did not return and my energy level is high which surprised me. I expected to feel sluggish for at least three day even though I tend to eat healthier than most people. As the day wore on, I remained amazed that I did not feel starving or deprived. This cleanse is helping me take my focus off food and I thank God for that. Daily stresses still filter into my days but instead of eating a cookie, I stop and realize that physically I am satisfied.

All in all, I am surprised that my routine has not had to change. I'm keeping up with all my writing deadlines, had an afternoon with my grandchildren, and I even walked for 30 minutes.