My Master Cleanse Journey- Days 12 and 13

me, day 12. 

I am still here, feeling fantastic.  I've been taking care of things around my home that I had to neglect the first 10 days due to being flat on my back/sick the entire time.

I tried on a size 6 skirt last night and was able to zip it up all the way (however, it's still too tight to wear out).  Last month, I had a good 2 inches gap in the zipper area, so I am getting close to what my goal is.  I am very happy as a size 5/6.  I am a naturally curvy person and love that.  I will never be 'fashionably slim' and that is ok, because my body type isn't of a slim hipped sort.

The chia seeds work better than SWF or any laxative tea for me.  My blood sugar is stabilized, I've been losing *more* weight, actually, since starting it.  I also don't feel as sick anymore.  I don't mind a 'slower' cleanse (though it doesn't seem to be slowing it at all), as long as I am not comatose.

I've been working on my gardens mostly and taking advantage of the beautiful spring weather.  It feels good to MOVE.

My Master Cleanse Journey- Day 11 Chia Seeds and Blood Sugar Issues

I should have this sign taped to my forehead

I removed the "30 Days" from my MC Journey title because I am not so sure if I can do it right now.  I just want to take each day as it comes at this point. 

I can honestly say that in my decade of doing numerous master cleanses, this has to be the toughest detox I've *ever* experienced.  I don't know if it's because I've gone three years between now and the last one or what.  I know I've eaten really poorly over the last few years (mostly).  All I can say is that I am feeling every nasty thing this time around.  I was completely unable to do anything but lay on my back for the entire 10 days.  I had been drinking more than enough swill and water, but felt constantly dehydrated.  I was dizzy, flu-ish, could barely move.  Days 9 and 10 were kind of scary, actually. 

Starting on day 10 I decided to add chia seeds to the detox after being inspired by this website.  I figured if I did it by the purist method for the first 10 days, I could do the modified MC for the remainder.  After adding the chia to the swill, I was immediately better.  I believe I was having blood sugar problems this time around, for whatever reason.  I've never had that problem in any other previous MC.

I have to add this:  If you're feeling dizzy when you stand and additional swill isn't helping-- if you're so mean, it's like a rabid grizzly bear with PMS-- you MAY (like me) be experiencing some blood sugar issues.


Why Chia seeds?

An explanation from this site says:

"Chia seed is an ancient superfood that is currently experiencing a glorious renaissance ;) It is a member of the sage family (Salvia Hispanica). The little black and white seeds were once a staple of the Incan, Mayan and Aztec cultures, along with the Native Americans of the southwest.
"Chia" is actually the Mayan word for strength. The seeds were used by these ancient cultures as mega-energy food, especially for their running messengers, who would carry a small pouch of it with them. Chia has been called 'Indian Running Food' and gives an incredibly 'sustaining' surge of energy."

Another site lists the 10 benefits of Chia seeds, here are some which I can attest to be true so far for me:

- lose weight without starving 

These little seeds, when added to the cleanse, become like the mexican drink "Chia Fresca" and expand.  They also expand in you tummy and keep it full for hours.
 
- balances blood sugar

According to this article, chia is known to be a godsend to hypoglycemics and diabetics.  My blood sugar was wacky this master cleanse.  The minute I drank these in my swill, I felt IMMEDIATE relief and was back to my old self.  Maybe I was pre-diabetic or something prior to the start of this cleanse?  I don't know, but it's something to talk to my doctor about.  (He's pro-MC, btw)

- Help Prevent Diverticulitis /Diverticulosis

My sister was just diagnosed with this condition.  I have IBS (which is one of the reasons why I started doing the MC a decade ago-- it's helped my condition if I do it a few times a year).  The chia seeds 'sweeps' your intestinal tract clean, without the cramping and problems caused by laxatives or the SWF.

- Add healthy omega-3 oil to your diet

This is the stuff in fish oil, without the nasty fishy burp aftertaste. 

Me on day 9 or 10, covered in gardening dirt

- Feel more energized all day long

Yesterday, after my first dose of chia swill, I was able to go outside and garden, shop, and be a normal human being after 10 days of nothing but deathbed-like symptoms.  I felt great, too!

In addition, these seed powerhouses also KEEP YOU FROM BECOMING DEHYDRATED

So, yeah, I am going to go as long as I can (with the addition of chia) from here on out.

I like the idea of being able to STAY on this cleanse and continuing to reap as many benefits as possible, with less discomfort to my body.

SPEAKING of my body- I am down about 11 lbs in 11 days.  I looked at my forearms this morning and they looked positively delicate (ha!)!  I am starting to look like my old self again and am losing that square bottomed look I acquired this year.  My collarbones are coming back and I am losing the "Elvis needs to die in the toilet" bloat.

Days 9 and 10 Master Cleanse UPDATE

Just a quick note to let everyone know that I am on day 10 today--

Day 9 was horrible.  No matter how much I drank, I would become dizzier and more dehydrated.  I could barely walk.  I've *never* experienced symptoms like this, for so long, with SUCH severity in the 10 yrs since I've been doing the MC.

I am feeling much better today, but will be adding chia to my cleanse after day 10.