100 days in the life.

100 DAY FASTING PLAN.

My general plan is to ease into a 10 day master cleanse, with a true water fast sandwiched between the two 5 day master cleanses, and then ease out of it, with several weeks of juice-feasting and/or smoothies, on either side.

Here is what I imagine it will look like:

Weeks 1-3: devoted to just adjusting to changes (no solids, and therefore, no need to take laxatives (oxy-powder), and eliminating caffeine and pulpy liquids). 

Weeks 4-7. Smoothies, as necessary.  

Weeks 5-6: 5 days of Master Cleanse, followed by 4 day Straight Water w/Basil, Lime, anything to add interest, followed by 5 days of Master Cleanse. 

Week 7-10: straight juices. 

Weeks 10-14: add smoothies back in, as tolerated.

I am also dedicating the time to making myself (and self-care) a priority. I have assembled a pretty good toolbox, which should help. (I have downloaded binaural feedback tapes, purchased the Miranda DVD's, (for stretching daily), have the back massage cushion and the leg massagers, as well as the thumper, which I am committed to using, daily). Also, when it comes to exercise: I've decided that less is more, and that more frequent, less-intense, workouts, followed by stretching and the occasional robust hike, is the way to go.

 

End of Week 1 report: August 19, 2012.

Well, so, it's been a week. There have been moments of fatigue, and hunger, but nothing major. I did have a headache mid week, (which I ended up taking Ibuprophen for...........probably the daily caffeine from the tea, but could also be detoxing as I've definitely got the fuzzy tongue). 

I allowed myself any and all liquids I wanted, including yogurt smoothies, milk, juice, caffeinated tea/coffee and nut/seed milk cacao w/agave sweetener, along with a whole host of vitamins (which I took at least every other day). I've only lost 1/2 pound, but my B.M's, were much more regular then I expected. 

I have used the Homedics cushion several days, and the thumper every night, the last two or three nights. Early in the week, I had reduced my Amitryptaline to a half, but with all the caffeine I ingested, I am now up to a whole one. That should change, again, this week, as I am trying to eliminate caffeine, as of tomorrow (Sunday, Aug 20th). 

I am feeling better about it, all around, this time. Don't know why, but suspect the self-care piece is crucial. I DID have almost an entire watermelon tonight, but feel okay about it, as I DID climb Chipman Hill last night, and Buck Mt. today. Finished the rest of the quart of yogurt, mixed into a smoothie, with nuts and coconut, for dinner. 

So, basically, these first few weeks are transitional phases (first all raw, then all juice, then MC, etc.) 

Right on task! Stay tuned!