Comments on: My First Master Cleanse – Daily Journal

By: Sayward

Sayward — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:20:11 +0000

@ S. – I think that if you return to eating a healthful and well-balanced diet after cleansing, that you won’t be any more likely to gain more weight. I also think that a cleanse can really help to focus ones healthy eating intentions. So, I’d say go for it now if you feel ready! A cleanse is not to be used for weight loss purposes, but the emotional and personal knowledge gained while cleansing can certainly renew a dedication to health, and thus healthy weight loss.

By: S.

S. — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:52:37 +0000

I am interested in trying the master cleanse. But I am also trying to lose weight, and I am concerned if I cleanse before I’ve lost all the weight I want to lose, that I will gain more back after I stop cleansing. Is that true in your experience? I want to specify that I want to do the cleanse for cleansing purposes, NOT to lose weight. I am just way to addicted to coffee.

By: Sayward

Sayward — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:43:00 +0000

@ cait – I did not the first time, but I think it would have helped. For my second cleanse I was vegan and it was SO much easier. I’d recommend trying to eat a high-raw diet for maybe the week leading into the cleanse.

Luck!

By: cait

cait — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:18:27 +0000

This blog is great! I just had a quick question… did you do any kind of preparation food-wise before starting the cleanse? Did you cut things out before the start of the fast? Thanks!

By: Sayward

Sayward — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:25:18 +0000

@ BunnygotBlog – You should NOT use honey (or agave, or Stevia, or any other sweetener). Most importantly, honey is high-glycemic and will cause a blood sugar spike, which is then of course followed by a crash. Maple syrup is slow release and will not cause your body to cycle through this harsh up-and-down. As well, maple syrup has a specific composition that makes it ideal for this application.

It’s very important to use 100% pure maple syrup when cleansing; please don’t deviate from this.

Luck! =)

By: BunnygotBlog

BunnygotBlog — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:01:35 +0000

can you use honey instead of maple syrup?

By: Sayward

Sayward — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:52:34 +0000

@ Sheila – Hey lady, congrats on 9 days! 14 is a lot, so definitely check in with yourself and do what feels right. A breakout is a common detox symptom and nothing to worry about. A rash could be detox – or something else. Keep an eye on it!

I don’t cleanse to lose weight, so I really don’t know how much weight I lost – I didn’t even own a scale! I definitely ‘shrink’ a bit while cleansing, but that’s mostly water weight. I’d say the majority comes back when you resume healthy eating.

It does concern me a bit when people ask about weight loss in regards to cleansing. It’s a very touchy subject, as the Master Cleanse has been abused by people with eating disorders and earned a bad reputation because of it.

I guess I just want to say, I hope you’re using this experience as a holistic sort of healing, as opposed to a weight loss mechanism. And I wish you the best of luck, truly!

By: sheila

sheila — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:57:07 +0000

I enjoyed reading your journal so much..i’m on my 9th day today..my second time doing it..first time only lasted 5days..I plan on going for 14days..Depends on how i feel after day 10..I have 3 of my friends doing it with me..it’s easier if you are in a group.How many pounds did you lose the first time you did it?Have you gained the weight back? I must say i feel very good today,my skin is very soft except for my face..i have a breakout that looks like a rash,is that supposed to happen?

By: Sayward

Sayward — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:37:30 +0000

@ B. Wright – I hope you’re feeling better, darlin’. I’d love to hear back from you, hear how it all turns out. I’m rooting for you!

By: B. Wright

B. Wright — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:45:54 +0000

Sorry, I meant I had 4 or 5 in fairly rapid succession bowel movements. Today, only one. Tonight, slight nausea. Only one 32 oz saline/day. I’m actually feeling pretty yucky tonight. Just finished my nightly senna tea and am feeling vomitous.