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Day After
Posted 1/18/2006 3:18:25 AM Woke up to the familiar sounds of Paula getting ready for work early this morning. Before she headed out the door I ask her in a daze how the juice tasted. "Divine" she enthusiastically replied. I manage to go back to sleep for a few more hours after she leaves. Today is OJ day but Im ready to dive into the veggie soup thats been sitting on our stove since yesterday. This morning I carefully inspect my tongue and notice that although it's not completely pink there is some breaking through on the edge. Made a few glasses for myself to start off the day and actually ate some pulp which felt strange since Ive been so used to drinking rather than eating. It was a refreshing alternative to the lemonade we've been consuming for the past 10 days but it doesn't satisfy my craving for the soup. Manage to down at least 3 to 4 glasses before heading to work. Didn't prepare myself my own OJ stash for work so I ended up having to buy some at Whole Foods. While at work I get a call from Paula. She's planning to skip ahead and go for the soup since her co worker April and our friend Cynthia have done so without consequence. After she tells me she's had no negative reactions to eating the soup with rye crackers I do a "monkey see, monkey do" and prepare a bowl for myself when I get home. 2 bowls later and I start to feel a bit light headed - as if blood is rushing to my head. That only lasts for about 5 minutes then Im fine. Before my day is over I finish 3 bowls but no urge to BM. Tomorrow I plan to start with OJ then some soup in the afternoon and evening.
Day Ten
Posted 1/17/2006 1:54:21 AM Our last day of the lemonade is fianlly here. Started my morning with my last serving of the PB shake followed 30 min later with the smooth move tea. With some leftover lemonade from yesterday I only fixed myself 1 fresh bottle. Im still very hyper sensitive to the weather but unlike yesterday I was able to have several BM's throughout the day. No signs of a sore throat although Ive experienced some cramping in my muscles. Overall, my day went well but Im looking forward to eating solid food again and gaining "healthy" weight. Paula and I spent our afternoon window shopping downtown which turned about to be a bad idea. We left early after she complained of feeling weak. After a good afternoon nap at home we spent the rest of the day preparing our vegetable soup (which we're both so anxious to consume on wednesday evening) and doing the women's photo shoot for the store. Tomorrow we drink OJ all day but to be quite honest Im ready to indulge in the vegetable soup!
Day Nine
Posted 1/16/2006 12:58:33 AM Woke up this morning with a sore throat and was concerned that I may be coming down with something. While browsing the message boards later on I find that it's a common side effect of those on the diet and that it was just a sign of toxins releasing into my system. Today was exceptionally cold...more like F#4K'n FREEZING! Ive noticed over the past several days Ive been increasingly sensitive to the weather and nothing really alleviates the misery except a super long hot bath. I suspect this may have alot to due with the significant weight loss and the amount of body fat Im losing. Im feeling constipated, bloated and have limitied my PB servings to this morning and afternoon. My BM haven't been very "productive" either which has concerns me so I plan to do a final salt water flush tomorrow morning. Consuming 3 bottles of lemonade has been a struggle to me not only because of my condition but also because it tends to bring my body temperature down. Paula on the other hand seems to be in better spirits despite only finishing 1 bottle today. She tells me she has pretty much resigned herself and will go along for the ride til the bitter end. Although her intent was merely for the challenge and the cleansing process she is pleased with what the diet has done for her physique. Only one more day to go....only one more day to go...all work and no play make jack a dull boy.....
Day Eight
Posted 1/15/2006 1:37:00 AM Didn't sleep well last night. Woke up around 3am or so feeling famished so I eventually forced myself up to make drink. Didn't end there because I spent the next hour or so going back and forth from bed to the restroom - mostly #1 but I did have a #2. Eventually fell asleep around 5am until I forced myself out of bed to get ready for work at 7:25am. Today is gonna be a long day so I tried preparing 2 bottles of lemonade to take with me. Either this batch of lemons are way sour or the taste of this lemonade is wearing off on me because I no longer savor the taste of it. I was only able to have 2 servings of the PB shake and was still able to have a BM (several of them) throughout the day. Again Im thinking about food but the good news is that Im mostly craving something healthy and wholesome. It doesn't even help when all Paula discusses is what we crave and it blows my mind knowing she's been watching the Food Channel during the cleanse.
Day Seven
Posted 1/13/2006 11:42:56 PM Probably wasn't a great idea to swim laps today. I realized that in the middle of my workout after accidentally taking a gulp of the pool water. Tried my best diluting my body with the lemonade I brought with me to the gym. If the gym's scale is correct Im currently at 134lbs! Thats about 10 lbs less than I normally walk around. The lowest Ive hit was 138 lbs last spring when I was preparing for a fight. Im hoping to gain my weight back and then some (naturally) after the cleanse. About an hour and a half later I suffer a pretty nasty headache and I feel nauseous at work. Day seven has been the most challenging day so far. Ive thought about food more often and yearn for the cleanse to end. Nothing new to report about my BMs. Still consuming my PB shake 3 times and drinking my lemonade whenever I feel hungry. I plan to go to sleep early tonight to prepare myself for a full day tomorrow. Ive prepared 3 bottles to take with me just in case....
Day Six
Posted 1/13/2006 2:46:53 AM Walked into Johnny Rocket's and sat down looking at there menu wondering what I was doing there in the first place. Aware I wasn't suppose to be there I ask if they serve freshly squeezed orange juice (which I should only consume at the end of the diet). Placed my order and for some reason the waiter shows up with someone else's orders - plates full of food. I remember taking a bite into a hamburger wondering why I was compelled to do so. Then I wake up realizing it was a crazy dream. Its day six of the liquid day and today Ive been purging solid waste! Im feeling great after sleeping well and eliminating toxic waste consistently over the past few days. Ive maintained my PB shake intake to 3 servings - morning, noon and night and my lemonade servings to around 96 oz. Paula complains she needs more variation in her diet and is getting tired of drinking her lemonade. She manages to consume 64 oz of it but I feel she needs at least 96 oz to deal with her hunger pangs before bedtime. Her mind is also preoccupied with the day she is able to finally eat solid food. Perhaps the diet is not for everyone but Im certain cleansing is.
Day Five
Posted 1/12/2006 2:32:20 AM We're halfway there!....I must say that today's BMs have been the most productive yet and Im sure the PB shakes have alot to do with it. Ive been eliminating frequently throughout the day (some loud, some quiet) that Ive lost count at 6. Ive increased my PB shake servings to 3 and have skipped this mornings SWF and settled for the tea instead. Im feeling a bit tired today but alert at the same time if that makes sense. Was up late last night til around 2:30am doing work for the store and slept till around 9:45am. Im heading to bed "early" tonight so that I can feel well rested for tomorrow. Also thought about food more today and tried suppressing the thoughts by drinking it away but I have to admit Im getting a little over the taste of it. What has been keeping me motivated to complete the 10 days are the little suprises I find every time I go to the toilet. Im glad to report that I came home today and didn't have to endure any verbal abuse from Paula. Her mood has improved because she's cut back on the laxative tea in reponse to the "runs" and has been drinking more servings of the lemonade (despite the fact she's gotten sick of it). We both did our men's photo shoot that evening and we took a picture of yours truly to get a perspective on how much Ive thinned out - Im aware the loss is temporary and my intentions were only to cleanse out my plumbing. Drinking my tea right now and about to hit the sack. Only 5 more days of lemonade then our 3 days ascent to solid foods. Mmm...japanese food sounds good right now!
Day Four
Posted 1/11/2006 4:35:57 AM Slept decently on day four and once again eliminated some pretty disgusting gook. Today I increased my shake to 2 servings and made sure I shook them well. Got back on the road after a weeks vacation and only took 1 32 oz bottle with me. Although todays shift was a short one I'll be sure to bring at least 2 32 oz bottles just in case. At one point I was trying to conserve my lemonade in fear of experiencing hunger without anything to replenish myself. My energy level has sustained and on a spiritual level Im beginning to feel a sense of detachment to emotions and desires. It's quite common for sages, monks and spiritual beings to use fasting as a way to not only to cleanse their bodies but their minds and souls as well. I guess today's experience was but a taste of what that's like. Ive been thinking about food a bit more as well and try my best to supress it by drinking more lemonade. Paula's still struggling with the cleanse and has been coming home very irritated and emotional. I encourage her to either drink more or get off the cleanse but the portugese in her insists on sticking it through til the end. Although she hasn't been feeling well she was able to muster up the energy to model for the store. For day five I suggest she cut back on the morning laxative after she tells me she hasn't been eliminating solids. Im hoping this and drinking more may help improve her mood and spirit.
Day Three
Posted 1/10/2006 3:20:29 AM Woke up around 9am with some major cramping and a severe urge to make a transaction at our local atm. Eliminated some really funky mucous like waste which relieved me of the discomfort. Im still riding on the energy high so I decide to start on the P&B shake (Psyllium and Bentonite) to further extract whatever gunk may reside in my system. Decided to skip on the salt water flush and opted for a few glasses of h2o to help dilute the shake. Like I mentioned, Im feeling rather high and energized so I decide to head out to the gym for some strength training. My session lasted for about an hour and at no time did experience any signs of weakness. Spent the rest of the afternoon running errands, getting work done in the office and replenishing my self with the lemonade/limeonade (my favorite) whenever I felt hungry. It wasn't until 5pm did I start to think about food but as soon as I downed a couple of servings my cravings would soon fade. My elimnations throughout the day weren't as "productive" as this morning's (I suspect skipping on the flush may have something to do with it). Paula came home from a very long day around 7pm and unfortunately she wasn't on the same train I was riding on. She had developed a distaste for the lemonade and did not consume as much as she should. As a result, she suffered through some hunger pangs. Bad news for her because she mentioned her colleagues were served her favorite sandwich for dinner during night class. She came home moody and irritated (think PMS times 10) and when Betsy accidentally (or intentionally?) pee'd on our bed....forget about it. It was like a bad episode of "The Incredible Hulk" without a green Lou Ferrigno. She eventually cooled down and reminded me that women and men are not built the same so we'll have different reactions to the diet. Im hoping the surge will hit her tomorrow so we'll wait and see....
Day Two
Posted 1/8/2006 11:55:00 PM Had a restless night of sleep which was accompanied by a bad dream involving a terrible tasting filipino pastry. Woke up prematurely around 4:30am and after failing to go back to sleep I decide to get up and get my salt water flush over with. This time I break the portions into three: 1 8oz regular water followed by 1 8oz concentrated salt water chased by 1 16oz regular water. Came across the method while searching the forums last night and found that it actually relieved the urge to puke. Noticed a spike in my energey level that morning even without the help with caffeine which was a good sign. My tongue's still coated white and Ive developed a sore on it as well which tells me alot about the current state of my digestive system. Didn't experience the same discomforts of the first day today although Paula and I have been inadvertantly "staining" ourselves. I felt energetic, alert and was able to accomplish ALOT of the housecleaning and errands Paula and I set out to do. Many of those on the cleanse report that the first 3 days are the worst - Im hoping the worst is over for me. Tomorrow I plan to finish up on my errands and lift at the gym as well.
Day One
Posted 1/8/2006 12:42:24 AM Started the day with a BM thanks to the laxative tea I drank last night. Followed soon after with the salt water flush...all 32 oz of it. Managed to down the first half of it with no problem but the 2nd half was torture. I was at one point tempted to gag it all out but was able to consume it all which took about half an hour. Spent the next hour or so visiting the toilet but mostly eliminated liquid. Prepared our lemonade and spent most our day cleaning out the house and running errands around town. Paula and I made the mistake of leaving the house without our lemonade and suffered loss of concentration and energy level while out and about - sitting in my car in front of Target trying to remember what we were there for. Things didn't get any better in the evening. We both felt lethargic, slightly faint and miss eating but at least we were able to finish up most of our houscleaning upstairs. Im geting ready to sip on my tea and go to sleep. Day one is about to end and Im ready to take on tomorrow.
The day before
Posted 1/7/2006 2:04:48 AM The countdown has begun and I spent the day before having my last meal with my cohorts Paula and Cynthia who will be joining me with the cleanse. Afterwards , we met up with Mary (our lemonade diet guru)at Whole Foods and purchased all the necessary ingredients. Paula and I capped the night off with some Smooth Move tea and a rather uneventful night in. We look forward to taking on the full 10 day cleanse and the results that may come of it. Not only are we kicking off the weekend with the lemonade diet but we also plan to give our apartment and our personal lives a thorough cleanse as well. What a way to kick off the new year! |
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