My Master Cleanse Journey- Days 16 and 17

I am in some pain right now... just finished a workout.  I am not typing much, except to say that I am still hanging in there with plenty of energy.  Have been mostly working in the garden/working out.  I think I will likely do the entire month or longer.

My Master Cleanse Journey- Days 14 and 15- Garden Days and BBL Workouts

First Pinata rose bloom of the year

It's been rather difficult for me to keep up with blogging daily, since I've been busy in my garden with Spring plantings.  I am currently building a trellis system for my newest vegetable bed we just plowed up from former lawn. 

The best news is that the chia seeds in the swill seem to be giving me boundless energy, as promised.  I've been able to work long hours in the garden AND complete my BBL Beachbody workouts everyday. 

The only difficulty is fighting the hunger cravings as soon as I come in from working or working out.  If I drink immediately, I am golden and they go away.  The longer one is on the cleanse, the easier it gets.  However, psychologically it becomes more difficult.  Your mind always tries to bargain with itself at this point.

I noticed that old injuries now are resurfacing, like this article says would happen in longer fasts.  I have an old back injury from a fall two years ago that's giving me a bit of trouble.  Hopefully this healing crisis will pass soon.  It's not painful, per se, but is uncomfortable when I lay on it.

I've been feeling really happy this week :)

The Beachbody BBL workouts have been killer.  I am seeing minor changes in shape already, which encourages me to keep going.  All in all, I've been feeling fantastic!  I've been having some insomnia issues from the massive amount of energy lately.  Hard work is the best remedy for this, I've found.

Day 1 Brazil Butt Lift by Beachbody (BBL) OMG, I am so out of shape!!!

Today I completed my first BBL workout in 2 yrs(well, it *was* the 7th when I did the first workout, but I doubt I have the energy to finish the post on the same day).  Day one's workout, according to the 'high and tight' rotation, is called Bum Bum.  It's probably the most difficult workout in the series. 

Needless to say, I was SO out of shape from not working out, that I didn't finish the entire thing and melted into a puddle on the floor.  Luckily, I am stubborn as Hell, so I know I will eventually surmount my current lack of coordination/endurance.  For now, let's just say it was a killer.

I took before/after shots, which shocked and sobered me right up.  I have a long way to go before I am back to where I was 2 yrs ago.  I will not be posting pics right now, since I can barely muster enough courage to look at them more than once. 


I will be blogging more about Brazil Butt Lift and what it's about after I have a nice, long sleep.  It's from the same people who make p90x.