Tales of a Zulugal

So after much long deliberation and little bit of resistence on my side. We have decided to take a plunge into doing the infamous mentally challenging detox programme called The Master Cleanse. I have done it 3 times before. The first two times were a huge success. The last attempt, was an attempt at best. I barely lasted four days! The mental challenge is due to the fact that one literally has no solid food for at least 10 days. The only form of energy comes solely from the lemonade mix. This mix is compiled of fresh lemon juice, cayenne pepper, maple syrup and water. This lemonade mix is delicious compared to the other rituals that go along side by side with this detox programme.  The first 4 days are the most challenging. As one experiences food withdrawal symptoms. Such as the increased acute smelling capability.  The art of smelling every sublime and delish aroma even if it's a mile away! Unlike the 3 times times I have done the cleanse, this time around I have decide...

When I woke up this morning I finally braved the sea salt and warm water drink that you are meant to drink every morning on the Master Cleanse, all 2 pints of it.  It's meant to help flush down, you know what. Three words: It was AWFUL.  On top of this I had an additional senna leaf tea this morning - to boost the flush.  I've run out of lemons so couldn't have my concoction for breakfast, I guess that's why I opted to for the "flush" technique. Cooked some bean and mini meat balls stew, barley and made a fresh salad for lunch. At 4pm had my lunch and planning to have my lemonade for dinner. I feel much better having at least one meal a day - I have more energy.  Although I'm eating one meal a day, I still have to restrict the type of foods that I'm eating.  I can't eat bread, potatoes, sugar, caffeine etc.  Im following Anna Richardson's, Body Blitz Diet recipes and food suggestions.  Her book is more a...