Day 1 (again) and this time I'll make it!

Hello to all of you! I have tried unsuccessfully to get going on another MC, or just a juice fast, for a month now. My problem has been motivation! I've avoided this board most of the time out of guilt. This morning I woke up and I knew today was the day. I told my kids (both home sick) that they were the "guardians of the food" and to keep reminding me that I'm only drinking lemonade today!

They have been wonderfully supportive. But I feel the difference inside myself! I have had 3 of the drinks so far (its 1:45 pm here), and my pace is just right to hit my 6 by the end of the day.

This will be my second Master-Cleanse (I'm not counting attempts that lasted less than a day). I see a few others who are on the first or second day, and I am surprised (but very happily!) I thought the board would be silent over the holiday next week. I don't have any family issues over the holidays, but I do have my nephew coming Monday to stay for a week.

He's 13, about 5'7" or more (he's gonna be a tall guy!), and about 180-200 pounds. I'm hoping to interest him in a better diet. He loves junk food and hides it from his Mom. My kids have switched to mostly fruits and vegees for snacks, and he's ready to give it a try! He also can't wait to learn how to use my BowFlex. I'm really hoping a week with us will be a turning point for him; that's an incredible motivation for me!