Like an emotional rollercoaster, The Master Cleanse Diet will make you go through emotional ups and downs concerning food. The thought of you ever eating again will always play in your mind.
Then you start to realize that this is untrue, and the depression quickly subsides. Day 8 of the master cleanse is usually one of the hardest days you will experience.
The thought of craving, and the need to eat, is an interesting concept. The nagging thought never cease to cross our minds, but I’m happy to say the emotional turmoil caused by the thought is now at a minimum, and we are least affected. This is the time you realize, your thoughts are merely thoughts, and it’s entirely up to you if you put it into action.
In other words, after The Master Cleanse, we are no longer slaves to our own thoughts. You may think of food from time to time, but you are now on the driver’s seat, and take control. Say goodbye to eating when you’re depressed or out of boredom. A deadly combination you use to practice in the past. It is the reason why most of us are so unhealthy and overweight.
Some of us utterly love food. We like the texture, the taste, and the culture. This, in itself, is not a bad practice, but over-indulgence is. This is how the cycle revolves for most of us.
Most of us, like in most cultures, love to drink. After a night of drinking, we get hungry and the usual choices are oily or fast food. When morning comes, you get a hangover, and again you want oily or fast food, and then the cycle starts all over. Does it surprise you we’re all overweight?
Let us know your experience during Day 8 of the master cleanse by posting your journal below.
I actually can’t believe it’s day 8. I keep thinking it’s day 7. My side is still hurting, but not as bad as yesterday. I also was the most grouchy I’ve been since I started. ALSO, I almost tricked myself into thinking I could maybe cheat a coffee from Starbucks while I was grocery shopping. I didn’t. My cuisinart came in the mail today and my vegetarian cookbook. I’m really looking forward to exploring new veggie recipes. I normally cook healthy anyways, but after this cleanse will be eliminating meats from my diet as much as I can. Still tired, but getting things done. Ready, ready, ready to finish this up!
@Amy : It’s great to hear that you are left with last 2 days. I’m going to start the cleanse soon (after christmas probably) and it’s very inspiring to hear your journal through each of the days. All the best for your last 2 days!
@Pat : Thanks, Pat. I’m so glad it was helpful. This is a pretty neat website for support while you are doing this. I was very thankful for it. Best wishes on your cleanse, I’m betting after Christmas is a much better/less torturous time to do one!
I notice that I have been a little sleepy today. I think still it is difficult for me to intake the required amount of lemonade. Surprisingly though I still feel good. Looking forward to the 2 final days.
wow, Im on day 8 and I feel very relaxed, but a little spacey..I keep sniffing food.. but even though it all smells good I know im able to control my thoughts and not cheat..I dont think I have ever, not cheated a little on a diet before.This is the first time I have been able to not cheat at all..yah for me…
I am on day eight and the end of this cleanse has surely been the hardest. since day six I have been saying “I think i am going to start the juice tomorrow because I AM SOOOOO HUNGRY!” but i haven’t. I am proud that I have made it this far and hung in there. the mornings are fine, it is just so hard dealing with the mental hunger at night and all the food and food advertising around me. I will be very proud of myself when i make it the whole ten days without eating food. I’ve lost a little over a pant size and ready for healthier eating in general. (especially the eating part
Hello. I agree with Sara completely. I just came from sunday lunch with my family. I could smell the roast all day. I took a break and went to a co-op grocery store where they sell whole foods and got some great info about juicing (for day 11) and some recipes for soups off of another support board. If it wasn’t for boards like this one, I don’t think I could have done it! I also bought all sorts of teas….peppermint, chocolate hazelnut, etc. I just sweeten the teas with the maple syrup instead of using the syrup in the lemonade. It helps me to add variety. I am about to go find a cinnamon stick to suck/chew on to help with the hunger. Good luck everyone!
Hi everyone today is my 8th day. I’m trying to do this diet for 21 days how long are you doing this for or how long did you do the lemonade diet for? I went to the grocery last night passing up all the junk food I use to eat telling my daughter I remember how hot chips taste etc. She took me by my hand and told me mom you came to far to go back you can do this she is right I am doing this. I will start posting everyday 8 days down 13 days to GO!!!! Then I will start shakes
Hi there – I am also on day 8 of 10. This whole process has been extremely hard and emotional, and something I dont know if I was prepared for from the start. I will, however, complete the cleanse and go on to eat healthy. Is anybody else craving hummus and guacamole like I am?
I also have found myself smelling everything under the sun, and I swear, it’s almost as good as actually eating it. I am looking forward to making my vegetable stock…mmmm I can taste it now!
Day 8 and feeling great! Lost a total of 10lbs!!! Starting weight was 172, down to 162…my goal wt is 140, and I’m planning on staying on MC for 14 days so hopefully I’ll lose at least 5 more lbs…I’m also planning on doing MC again in Nov. as I am in my sisters wedding in Dec. as the maid of honor and the dresses are ooh-la-la! Since I am not concerning myself with what to eat I feel in a way free from making decisions in the area of food, and getting stuff done that I have been putting off…like cleaning closets for one! and hummus sounds heavenly…I love the olive hummus with pita chips! Okay, I need to stop! Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Everyone!!! Happy Cleansing.