I've been trying to get my eating back under control for months and have tried to do the Master-Cleanse again as a jumpstart to better eating again. But I keep making excuses and stopping.

This is Day 2 for me on my MC, and I'm not listening to any excuses. I'm not even tempted to eat (although some things look/smell good.) Before, I'd tell myself that the food will be there later, but I wasn't really listening. Getting through the Master-Cleanse is 100% attitude for me. I finally have the right attitude, and it's working. That "junk food" is not going to be there after XX days. It's never going to be there for me again! Healthy food will be there. Food that will help me continue to heal from the inside out. Not food that hurts and controls me.

I'm doing the Master-Cleanse for myself and my health. Not for hubby, kids, friends, or anyone else. But my family will definitely benefit when I'm feeling better and able to do more with them. I have made it through longer MC's before, and I'm GOING to do it again. Now. I have committed to not eating until June 1st. Then I'm going to stick to eating healthily.

So far, I've lost 7 pounds (a few from my MC attempt a few days ago), and I have A LOT more to lose. But I'm more concerned with getting rid of the cravings and the joint pain, eczema, etc. that got worse when my eating habits got worse. (I lost 38 pounds last year and kept it off for almost a year before gaining it back.) I know what I need to do for the rest of my life; and I'm the only one who can make the right choices and follow through. Nobody can do that for me. So here I go on creating a "new me" from the inside out. Attitude and body. If I have a relapse, I can find the strength to pick myself up and continue. But it's better to not have the relapse at all. So I keep telling myself that I KNOW I can do this. I'm worth it, and I'm the one who is going to benefit from my gift to myself!

Rhonda - Day 2 of ??