First Day-good excuse? 
#19931
20 y
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I am into the first few hours of my first day. I mentioned that I may be doing this to my boyfriend and he pretty much thought I was being silly. Not even going to tell anyone else. The problem is I'm expected once a week to see my parents. If I don't eat when I'm there, they are going to ask questions. If I tell them what I'm doing they won't understand, and I'll get the "you have an eating disorder" speech. I just need a good excuse so I don't have to see them this week.
- Re: First Day-good excuse? #8171
20 y
2,388
This is a reply to # 514,213I also have a boyfriend who, while he understands why I'm doing it and encourages me, would never fast with me in a million years. He thinks it's "weird". I've personally decided not to see him this coming weekend (we are long distance see each other only on the weekends) so that I could fast in peace. I have no problems during the week, because I don't have food in my house!
A good excuse to get away from the well-meaning but non-understanding family? Just say that you're sick! Puking sick. I know that's gross, but hey, it'll prevent your parents from jumping down your throat. Tell 'em you caught a 24 hour bug. If they come over to see you, you can hide your lemonade in a Gatorade bottle. Good luck with the deception!
- Re: First Day-good excuse? ann renee
20 y
2,242
This is a reply to # 514,213Could you tell your parents that you are doing a special "cleanse" and that you need to be on a specific diet for several days? That way, you can tell them you will just eat beforehand in order to not make them prepare anything special....
I too keep this a secret as to not be a "walking mc defender" 24 hours a day. I would rather them think I am wierd for not eating, than to think I am weird for doing the mc!
good luck! - Re: First Day-good excuse? mom-of-nine
20 y
2,160
This is a reply to # 514,213I agree with Ann Renee. Deceit is never the right. Be as honest as you can. A good cleanse works as well as eating before you go.
- Re: First Day-good excuse? Ceeeeez
20 y
2,220
This is a reply to # 514,253
Deception is never good? Uh... worked for Clinton, didn't it?
Anyway... deception is definitely the only way to go here, in my humble opinion. People who think you can just cheerily spout off to meddling parents about the cleanse... and have them NOT freak out are living in a parallel universe from the one I live in.
In MY universe... that is... NOT surrounded by a bunch of crystal-wearing, new age enlightenment types... people think the idea concept of not eating for weeks on end is not only scary and weird, but dangerous. I told TWO people and they call me incessantly to make sure I'm not DEAD. It's far easier to come up with some believable and harmless fib to deflect your parent's well-meaning but misplaced concerns.
I'd skip the entire dinner this week... feign sickness. It's rather gross but telling someone you're sick with really bad diarrhea usually works.
Good luck...
- Who wants to be in the same line wit... mom-of-nine
20 y
2,355
This is a reply to # 514,310It's up to you, of course! I for one would never want to be classified in the same LIAR forum with our EX-president.
I don't mess with telling lies, it's too hard to keep up with them. Sure didn't mean to offend anyone!
Best of luck to you!- Re: Who wants to be in the same line... Ceeeeez
20 y
2,213
This is a reply to # 514,311
The point about it being too hard to keep lies straight is well taken. I've dealt with the hassle of well-meaning friends and family trying to "intervene" before. Under those circumstances I can understand wanting to use a little harmless deception to prevent having to explain myself.
:) Sorry if I was a little snippy. It was Day 2 of the Master-Cleanse and I'm a first-timer. Can I claim the toxins made me do it?
Take care..
Ceeeeez - Who wants to be in the same line wit... #38711
19 y
2,239
This is a reply to # 514,311
Actually, he is your FORMER President...regardless, not everyone has parents that will understand. I am sure they will be very proud of you when they see how healthy you are upon completion of your cleanse. Good luck yo all!
- Re: Who wants to be in the same line... Ceeeeez
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- Who wants to be in the same line wit... mom-of-nine
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