I tell as few people as possible that I am fasting.
Most people who do find out are in two categories..those
who say they could *never* do it, and those who wish they
could. Count yourself lucky to be in the third group which
is the people who make the choice to say YES to good body
maintenance. Its about boundaries and how you choose to
keep yourself healthy. Most often I let other peoples
opinions of my choices, if negative, roll off me like
water on a duck~~!
Keeping the weight off...exercise to keep the metabolism
going and more than anything, redefining my relationship
with food is a key to my success. I know that food will
always be there, so smaller amounts are satisfying. I do
not *use* food to numb myself emotionally like I used to,
so again, more control. I do use the lemonade as a meal
replacement, as well, to get a good dose of cayenne in.
I try to have my last meal eaten by 8 pm at the latest
and so supper is earlier instead of those 9 or 10 pm meals.
I drink my lemonade at night, and have a beer or wine once
or twice a month instead of 5pm at quitting time...ggg.
Instead, I drink tea or lemonade which my friends have
become accustomed too now so they have stopped whining so
loud I am a party-pooper. My biggest shift has been in my
intake of water. I had not realized I was perpetually
thirsty. I now am more than a little mindful that water
is my friend and it has really kept my weight from coming
back.
The Master Cleanse does have a lot of benefits and weight
loss is a perk or side effect. Those who do not have weight
to lose may actually gain weight.
Here are the benefits~~
To dissolve and eliminate toxins and congestion that
have formed in any part of the body.
To cleanse the kidneys and the digestive system.
To purify the glands and cells throughout the entire body.
To eliminate all unusable waste and hardened material in
the joints and muscles.
To relieve pressures and irritation in the nerves, arteries,
and blood vessels.
To build a healthy bloodstream.
To keep youth and elasticity regardless of our years.
As you can see, even if you do not lose any weight, you will
be reaping many benefits. I wish you much success with your
cleansing~~
be happy, be well,
Zoe
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The Master Cleanse Express
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