A Slimmer, Healthier Me

This is about me and my weight loss journey. I am not only losing weight, but I'm also removing toxins from my body. Post my diet, I will be following a structured healthy way of eating, which I have been following before the Master Cleanse or Maple Syrup Diet. The thing is, I'm not exactly fat - but I have gained quite a bit of weight which I would like to lose. During my 1st cleanse I managed to lose 22.5lbs /10.2 kg and learn a lot. I'm into my third cleanse now.
Wednesday, 29 August 2007
Day Seventeen, 2nd Cleanse
My period came and it's not making things easy, so due to this I will stop today even though I was thinking of pulling through to day 18. I am tired and weak which is the norm during my period, but I also have a problem with low iron. I'm drinking plenty of water but I don't think it is enough.
I also feel too skinny, I can feel my collar bones - a bit too much and I feel awful almost like I'm anorexic although I know for a fact I'm not that skinny. I weighed in at 57 kg / 126lbs today. My waist is about 29 - 30 Inches.

I will break the fast with orange juice but keep similar calories to the mc to continue losing weight. I need to take my Iron supplements (liquid) or just food with plenty of iron. But I odn't even feel like eating.
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Tuesday, 28 August 2007
Day Sixteen, 2nd cleanse
I'm on day 16, just one day more than my last cleanse. So stressed, I don't know what to do. I know I want to go to day 21, that's not so much of an issue, but I'm going through a lot emotionally and it's making it hard for me to continue with this, but hopefully I'll pull through.

I haven't been on tea or swf due to being out a lot during the bank holiday weekend. So I'm dreading going back on the tea tonight uurrgghhh I hate tea anyway.
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Sunday, 26 August 2007
Day Fourteen, 2nd Cleanse
Ok nothing much is happening, had another dizzy spell tonight. But with experience handled it really well, I just like hot baths - what can I say? I just stood under the AC and drank cold water and my juice before getting on with the evening.

I am actually starting to reap the benefits of this cleanse, ok we'll start with the weight loss, which is a bit of a big deal for me. I'm lighter than I have been in 3 years. I can fit into more of my clothes and it feels FANTASTIC there's just no other way of explaining it. It's also doing a lot for my confidence when going out, I'm not thinking people are looking at my belly. I probably wont reach my goal by the time I finish but I'll try to get there somehow.

Secondly, I look great - I'm actually glowing. I look leaner when I look in the mirror but I had pictures of me taken and cannot believe the transformation in about 1 month! I look like me, like the me I know. I always whine about the whiteness of my eyes but they look soooooo much brighter and you can see the glow - I just look happy and that's exactly how I feel.

I am thinking of doing juices, fruit and veg in week 1 post cleanse and hope to continue losing weight. I guess I have to watch that I don't binge eat and will count calories. I am so happy right now, so hope my happiness lives on. night night everyone ;)
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Saturday, 25 August 2007
Day Thirteen, 2nd Cleanse - The BIG WEIGH IN
Well everything is going along ok. Even better than I expected - I am 59 kg / 130 lbs, wooohooo. Who would have thought I would get here? I'm actually excited about it and can't wait till I finish in about 8 days or so.
I will update this post later in the day if there's anything interesting to tell. I actually think I will post less in the next 3 - 4 days since It's a Bank Holiday.
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Friday, 24 August 2007
Day Twelve, 2nd cleanse
I feel so much better after having dealt with my personal problems. I did not quit with the diet but was a little distracted and missed a couple of teas and swfs. I think I'm back and looking foward to when I finish after 21 days. Since I got my salad book, I've my eyes set on the 500 Soup Recipes next, except I can't drum up enough points to get it so I'll just have to pay for it straight up.
I had very sore/ painful legs and thighs the other day. I thought I was going to be paralysed. The pain was gone the next morning, so not sure what that was all about. I have to say my juice intake has gone down dramatically in the last couple of days, but I'm trying to increase it. I'm not sure if I'll be on target weight loss wise because of missing my teas and swfs I didn't eliminate as much.

I took some pictures last night to try and see how I was getting on, but my photographer didn't do a good job of it. All in all, I'm pleased as I tried on my UK size 10 jeans, that's US size 8 to my American friends. I haven't worn them in donkey's years, 2005 to be precise but have kept them as they are good quality expensive jeans. I could actually fit in them. I had my other clothes out today and still have a bit of a long way to go as I would like to get to UK size 8.

I have started planning my meals etc, especially with this book which is giving me good ideas. I'm making my husband some pie today, but surprise surprise I have no pastry and no flour, so I will use potatoes (layered). I think I had better get on with it.

Need I remind you that tomorrow is the big weigh in!!! I think I've lost an inch from my hips and tum tum. Funny enough I was bloated in the last couple of days which I don't get. Overall I feel happy, my face looks leaner and thinner - I feel good.
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Wednesday, 22 August 2007
Day 10, 2nd Cleanse
I didn't say I was perfect or anything, so no shock since I didn't post yesterday. I am going through a stressful time in my life. Just some serious family issues, so it's making the cleanse tougher for me. Yesterday I didn't do the swf, or tea at all - but I managed 1.5 glasses of juice. This is really bad, because that's not what I should be doing, I didn't even drink that much water. Today I tried to pick myself up and get on with it. I had my tea, then the swf after I had my last sip I felt a bit sick, so I sipped on my juice - just 1 sip. I then had a funny sickly feeling and I took some cold water, but it didn't go away so I went straight to the bathroom, the rest is history.

Most of what came out was water and little bits of pepper from my sip but I don't think I threw up all the swf. Maybe I was a bit too brave with it. I think I drank it too fast. I actually had it in one go, with about 2 -3 one second breaks in between. Maybe I shocked my body since I had almost nothing yesterday. I wont let it stop me, at least not yet because I still have a long way to go before I reach my 21 day goal. 15 days is not far, but why not 21?

News; I made pasta using flax seed meal, what a mess, it actually came out ok, but I don't think it's the best since it was really slimy and not the best colour - to put it simply, I wouldn't eat eat it. So my next trial will be coconut flour for pasta. Actually, mmmmmhh . . . how much carbs do you get in coconut flour?
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Monday, 20 August 2007
Day Eight, 2nd Cleanse
I have started my day with exercise, and after yesterday being quite emotinal - I actually feel great this morning. I'm only 2 days away from day 10 . . . whoooopeee.
I kept waking up very early this morning for the loo, maybe I took the tea too early last night.


My next weigh in is on Saturday, and I have actually predicted my weight, however I want to go one better which is why I'm doing a lot more exercise. So I'm kind of hoping to hit 57 kg / 125.6lbs . . . of course I have to be super active. Right now, maybe I should be studying and will update later.

Edit: 14.47 pm, I guess today has turned out to be one of those days ha! I almost want to give up but I really need to go through with this arrgghhh!!!! I'm feeling a bit tired, I miss food. I know I'm not hungry though - I just really miss the taste of things.

A friend has invited me overseas and I am dreading the visits to the loo, so I will keep my trip short, just 1 - 2 days will be enough. I hope I will be looking drop dead gorg. when I go there. I have been on Promod's website this afternoon looking for something nice to wear, in a smaller size - keeps me motivated, so maybe I should shop and when it arrives keep it where I can see it.
I also got an email confirming shipping of my book for salads, so I'm quite looking foward to it.

Edit: 17.02pm, I'm bored and still missing food. I have had 3 drinks and on my fourth one. I'm making dinner for my husband and also making some pasta - freshly made. I'm trying to make low carb pasta using flax seed meal - this should be a treat when I finish with the mc. I wonder how well it will come out, or if it will just fall apart! I'll be livid, since it's taking me a while to make it.
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Sunday, 19 August 2007
Day Seven, 2nd Cleanse
I really want to get to day 21, just for my own satisfaction and what I want to achieve. But I've gone from being on a high to the lowest of the lowest. Today I have sore legs, for some reason. This is almost like last time, the pain is the same and I'm worried. I read something about lack of calcium causing osteoporosis . . .
Quote:
calcium deficiency, and malnutrition — contribute to bone loss in girls and women

In contrast

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These are the minerals found in average samples of syrup from Vermont: sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, sulphhur, chlorine and silicon. Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, and C, nicotinic acid and pantothenic acid are also present in the syrup

The lemon is a loosening and cleansing agent with many important building factors. The ability of the elements in the lemon and in the maple syrup working together creates these desired results. Its 49% potassium strengthens and energizes the heart, stimulates and builds the kidneys and adrenal glands. Its oxygen builds vitality. Its carbon acts as a motor stimulant. Its hydrogen activates the sensory nervous system. Its calcium strengthens and builds the lungs. Its phosphorus knits the bones, stimulates and builds the brain for clearer thinking. Its sodium encourages tissue building. Its magnesium acts as a blood alkalizer. Its iron builds the red corpuscles to rapidly correct the most common forms of anemia. Its chlorine cleanses the blood plasma. Its silicon aids the thyroid for deeper breathing. The natural iron, copper, calcium, carbon, and hydrogen found in the sweetening supplies more building and cleansing material. It truly is a perfect combination for cleansing, eliminating, healing, and building. Hence, supplements are not needed during the diet and may actually interfere with its cleansing action.

Adding cayenne pepper is necessary as it breaks up mucus and increases warmth by building the blood for an additional lift. It also adds many of the B and C vitamins.
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Saturday, 18 August 2007
Day six, 2nd cleanse THE WEGH IN!
I had no tea last night and didn't have any this morning or the swf because I was going out. But I did weigh in this morning. I'm sure anyone who's following this blog wants to know what I weigh now!!
Well, I lost 3 kg / 6.6lbs, I think this is exactly as I expected, losing an average of 1.32 lbs per day. I'm happy, but as you know this feels to me like I've been here before. So until I go below 132lbs / 60 kg then I'll feel like I'm getting somewhere.

I'm in a good mood today, things seem to be going well (in life not just the mc) and of course the weight loss is good, as long as I'm losing then it's great.

Not much to update other than looking foward to my next weigh in, which will be next Saturday 25th August. I am predicting I will have lost a further 4.2kg / 9.2 lbs, taking me down to 59.3 kg / 130.7 lbs

Stats:
Weight - 63.5 kg / 140 lbs
Waist - 32 Inches
Bust - 36 Inches
Hips - 40 Inches
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Friday, 17 August 2007
Day Five, 2nd Cleanse
Well, I'm alive and kicking. I just had my tea and will be having my SWF shortly. Today is day 5 and so close to day 7, then 10 and hopefully 15. I need to focus on other things, but I'm wondering if I should go till day 21.

I really want to reach my goal weight and be healthy for a change. But I also want to go to Paris, which I could do If I stop early. I guess I will have many more healthy years to visit Paris.

I can't wait till Saturday which is tomorrow. That's when I will weigh in to see how I have progressed in 5 days. I'm doing some exercise today and hopefully will see results.


Edit: 17.18 pm, Ok so today has been ok, no fainting lol, can't believe I'm even laughing about this. I feel good, I keep thinking about my goal and I smile each time because I know it's achievable.

I had some ipoints after having joined the scheme through some online retailer and always getting emails but never really got into it. I had over 3000 points and just thought I would see if I can spend spend spend.


I got a book for under 3000 points and still remained with plenty of points. I'm really pleased about this. So my new book - 500 Best-ever Salads. I'm going to be on salads and fruit for the first week and if I can vary my salads and make them more interesting maybe I'll eat more salads.


I'm also thinking of getting - 500 Greatest-ever Vegetarian Recipes. Not that I'm converting, but I'm thinking I may get one or two good meals helping to cut down on meat and together with my Atkins book which has very little Carbs, they should make a good contrast. I can't wait to get the books so I can start planning my menu well in advance.


Tonight I'll be doing the usual, some exercise - you know, especially since I discovered I have Bingo arms, time to get rid of them, and also tone my legs and tummy. I got my tea and Bio Oil (for stretch marks) delivered today. Roll on Saturday!

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Thursday, 16 August 2007
Day Four, 2nd Cleanse
Talk about today being dramatic. I just thought I was just going to end today as usual. I was lazy all day hardly did any exercise, but thank God I took my bath in the evening when my husband was home.
Here it goes, I like warm baths, actually - very hot. So I had a nice hot bubble bath with dead sea salt and actually enjoyed it. At some point I got too warm and asked my husband to turn the AC on. Then after a while I stood up to rinse down and shower, but lo and behold, I was weak, wobbly legs, blurry vision etc. I called for my husband to run with a drink of cold water which I eventually had, but nothing changed. He helped me out of the tub and I went to lie on the bed with his help, I had some ice packs on me and came round in a minute - two.

I've never fainted before, It couldn't have been the fact that I only had 2 juices all day. As in my last cleanse I had water only days and this didn't happen. I think it was the heat. I just thank God my husband was there otherwise I don't know what I would have done.
I have made the rest of my 4 juices to have this evening before my tea.

Pheew, what an experience. Roll on day 5 and no more baking myself in the bath!

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Wednesday, 15 August 2007
Day Three, 2nd Cleanse
I'm feeling OK this morning and this time it seems so easy - well so far anyway. I guess it's just the experience. I have done the usual, but I have reduced my syrup by 1 tablespoon, I did think it was a bit sweet last night, so I only managed 5 drinks yesterday.

I have managed to stay away from the scale and it's doing me some good because I'm able to focus on other things, so I shall get on with my day and edit later for any exciting news.

Edit: 19.40 pm - Just the usual really, nothing much to record today. Ifelt physically sick at the sight of chocolate this morning. I have done a lot of exercise, I feel strong. I'm not weak at all. Roll on day 4.

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Tuesday, 14 August 2007
Day two, 2nd cleanse
Last night through to the early hours of this morning, I had about 4 BMs and more when I got up. Needless to say I'm really tired from getting up every now and then. I have had my tea and SWF this morning and I've also made my first drink.

I have also done a few sit ups and will continue to do more exercise throughout the day. I haven't weighed in at all - I really think last time I was obsessed about the scales and this time round I have learned that I need to focus on other things. I'll weigh in On Saturday morning.

Edit: 10.12am, I just had an accident. I can't even believe it! Ok here it goes. I was goingto get some bonjela for an ulcer and I thought I felt like farting, so I did - except that it wasn't fart and I only realised when I saw some liquid. At least I was right in front of the shower and went straight in. My husband will be laughing his butt off when he hears this, I am still trying to digest the whole thing myself.

Edit: 18.27pm, Today has gone like a breeze, I have been a little busy body so that's helped me get my mind off things. I'm in the middle of cooking right now, and have my juice right beside me, so till tomorrow then ;)

Lessons from my 1st cleanse
After 15 days of cleansing, I was scared to break my fast because I used to have a really big tummy mainly due to bloating. I was afraid that would happen again. I was also aware that my metabolism would have slowed down and was just a bit afraid that I may gain all the weight I lost. Breaking the fast was incredibly difficult, because you think certain things you haven't been eating will taste good, but most of them don't really.

For instance I started on orange juice - which was great and then soup. The vegetable soup was very nutritious and I really enjoyed that. I noticed some carrots when I went to the loo and that told me that I probably wasn't chewing my food well? I learned that I need to chew everything to help with digestion and to take my time when eating so that I can feel satisfied rather than rushing.

I had pizza the other day and it was horrible! Maybe it just wasn't made well but pizza hut always tastes the same. It wasn't my favourite before the cleanse but now I'm sure I couldn't care less if I never had any again.

I started bloating post cleanse - my worst fear! I wasn't happy about this but it taught me something about the way I eat. I was able to examine the food I had in the 10 days post cleanse, because it was such a short period. I knew that I stopped having BMs after I started binging on meat and had less vegetables / salads and a bit more of carbohydrates. I could never be a vegetarian - that's just not me. However I know now what I need to eat, I guess it's just how I balance my meals.

Post my second cleanse I think I will stay on veg and fruit for a week - juices, salads and soup. I will then add other foods later but in very small quantities. For example, I can have 1 small potato with a lean lamb chop and plenty of veg - I mean plenty - ok just enough to satisfy me. So in essence, less carbs and meat, but more veg.

It's easy to say it and plan it, but executing it can be quite difficult especially when you need fresh veg and fruit for most salads and it goes off quickly sometimes especially when it's organic. I really can't be bothered going to the shops all the time, so hopefully I can find a way of getting fresh veg and fruit. I like the notion of having it delivered weekly or fortnightly to cut down on delivery charges. But I'm not sure about that, especially if it's from the supermarket because they might not check properly if it's fresh etc and just that in itself puts me off. So maybe those organic boxes or something. I'll see how I get on. At the moment I'm on target for 15 days, 27 August 2007. I could go up to the 2nd of August 2007 if doing 21 days. But we'll see. Somehow I feel quite confident.

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Monday, 13 August 2007
Day One 2nd Cleanse - What Happened?
Today is my Day one of the second cleanse. I have actually spent 10 days off the cleanse and have managed to get to 66.5 kg which is about 146.6 lbs . . . Urghh. I'm not worried much because I can still fit in the clothes I couldn't before my 1st cleanse, so I know I definitely lost inches.
I haven't had a BM for a while, 4 days to be precise and only had one yesterday. I have had to resort to teas, a laxative, plenty of water, salads, psyllium husks etc And they wouldn't work. I was doing quite ok until I started eating Carbs and Meat, then my BMs stalled. I wonder if my diet could be predominantly veg and fruit and a very small amount of carbs and meat. I could never give up meat and I don't want to. I don't think I have had much in the way of bread, maybe twice. I haven't had any rice or pasta, just lasagne once and potatoes twice. I had lamb twice, with veg - chicken about 3 times or so and it was delish!! Southern Fried.

I definitely lost some fat but I was left with muscle although it wasn't firm because I didn't exercise much. I will definitely try to give myself a work out everyday even though I'm not a gym member anymore. I have things I can use at home and I will make use of them! I know I can do this.

I think I can do 21 days, but we'll see. I'm looking to do at least 15 but by then, I'll be so close to 21. I think I might just get those body fat monitor scales . . . mmmm lets see . . .
I'm looking foward to a shopping spree towards the end of this month - time to re - arrange my wardrobe :) Shopping always puts a smile on any woman's face.

Edit: 10.53 am , 3 BMs so far pheww . . . better than 1 in 4 days!

Anyway my Stats:
Height - 5'5 (I am assuming this wont be changing)
Weight - 66.5 kg / 146.5 lbs [50 kg / 110 lbs]
Waist - 33 Inches (even though I'm bloated!) [24 Inches]
Bust - 36 Inches [I don't really want this to change]
Hips - 40 Inches [34 Inches]
I will only measure and weigh myself once every 5 days.
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Monday, 6 August 2007
Day 5 Post Cleanse
Last night I had another BM and this morning. Not a very exciting way to start this post but there you go. I wasn't entirely sure what to eat this morning so I kind of tried to other things while I was thinking about it. Eventually, I've made myself soup - yes some of that special vegetable soup it is very nice actually.
I have also made a couple of chipolatas, I was really missing them. I've had them on their own with water and as soon as my soup cools a little, I'll have that. I have also made some salad for later, not sure what to have with it. mmm we'll see. My weight has creeped up a little, but that's expected with me eating + water etc.
I am going to make sure it stays under a certain level which I'm happy with and as long as my clothes aren't bursting then I know it's just fine.
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Sunday, 5 August 2007
Day 3 Post Cleanse
So finally I had a bowel movement and I'm happy about it. Today has been ok, but yesterday I kind of pigged out on the soup a little - but at least it wasn't bad food - all veg.

Today I had freshly squeezed orange juice, some more soup at about noon. Then when I got back this evening I've had half a bowl of the remaining veg soup, some salad, an apple and a nectarine and of course plenty of water.

I'm hoping to have more water as the day progresses but so far so good.
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Saturday, 4 August 2007
Day 2 Transition (After 15 Days on the cleanse)
It's 02.29 am and I should really be in bed. So much has happened to get to day 15, so I had to stop and re think. I lost a whopping 22.5 lbs / 10.2 kg in 15 days. But watch this space, I will update it as soon as I get up.
I'm also going back on the cleanse in 10 days.

Edit : 11.44 am, ok I'm up and strong enough to update you on the last few days. I struggled to get to day 15 but mainly because I had to do a lot of manual work in a very short space of time and was on a water only fast for the last 4 -5 days. I had a bit of a rash issue which had happened prior to the cleanse but went away after taking iron tablets, so as soon as I saw it during the cleanse I knew I had to stop because anything like that freaks me out.

I did decide however to continue to day 21 and thought maybe that was just the cleanse detoxing its way through my body. So 21 days would have been ok, considering I had done 15. The next morning (Day 15) I had some juice, I had stopped the teas and the SWF altogether because I was really busy and didn't fancy frequent trips to the loo. I took a sip of the juice, just a sip and I suddenly wasn't feeling too good. I had some paperwork to sort out and went to the bathroom as I couldn't go on. In about 2 mins I threw up, the sip of juice together with other yellow juices (whatever that was, maybe bile juice or something).

It was at that point I decided 15 days was enough. I may have food poisoned myself or simply wasn't ready to drink that after 4 days of water fasting. I did manage to sip on it slowly for the rest of the day. But I had water and didn't make another juice.

That night I took my probotics and we went to the supermarket. Which made me feel ill, with all the processed ready meals and all that . . . urgghhh. At least I had a bottle of water I kept sipping on. I got all my oranges for the juice and veg for the soup etc. and here I am on my second day of the transition. Yesterday I had freshly squeezed orange juice only, in the morning I popped in a couple of berries (raspberries, blue & black berries) and had ginger at some point.

Today, I'm having orange juice with lemon and ginger. I'll probably have another or more before I make my vegetable soup which I'm really looking forward to !!! Can't say that enough. In the evening I'll just have the broth.

This has been quite a journey and It has to be one of the best things I have done for myself in a very long time. I can just slide into my clothes easily without feeling like I am going to burst them, no more double chins and all that. I also hope I have cured my emotional eating as I don't find food that appealing anymore.

I am going to be starting the cleanse again in 10 days and I hope to detox and get rid of any skin issues. This time I wont do any water fasts to speed my weight loss. Although I have another 20 ish lbs to lose, I know I 'll lose at least 10 - 15 so I'm not too worried. I'd like to focus more on my skin. I found something about dead sea salt which is good for bathing in, as well as epsom salt, so I might just get that.

I will keep posting updates about my transition etc. and I might just post my soup on here! Love cooking!!

Edit: 17.45 pm, Seeing as I made my soup I think I will share the pictures although they are not high quality because yet again my camera has flat batteries. When making the soup, it was smelling so good and looked so heathy. I had it slowly while chewing everything properly, it was delicious and can't wait till later to have more. Although I should really have the broth only - I hope I can hold back.
The 1st Image shows the cooking process and the second shows by 1st bowl of soup or should I say 1st taste of real food in about 16 Days.
Edit: 19.01 pm, I just had a much needed shower this evening and feel so much better. I also realised I need to get a shift on with exercise. I am thinking of running along the river in the morning, that should help speed up my metabolism and circulation and all that. I feel quite bloated right now, and have wind and my stomach is pained. I guess it's better than no wind but just pain and a bloated tummy. I had a small bowel movement yesterday morning and that was that. I think I will stick to fruit and veg until I get a BM.
I also took some Aloe Vera juice, this stuff used to grow in my garden when I was young and never knew anything about its healing qualities. I'm going to get on with the rest of my day, so should post again tomorrow, unless there's something burning I need to get off my chest!
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