Day 1 of the Master Cleanse: Cut the crap

Today I took my first step towards the Master Cleanse! Before even starting the MC there is an optional 3 day "Ease-in" diet that sort of helps you prepare for 10 days of no eating. I decided to combine the last two in one day since I'm anxious to start.

So last night I squeezed few bottles of orange juice in preparation for today. I also gathered some fruits and vegetables to nosh on. No meat, no dairy, and nothing processed was allowed. When I got to work I was feeling a little hungry so I drank a lot of OJ. My stomach started to growl for food so I ate a banana. Then for lunch I ate some carrots and an avocado - and more fresh OJ. The rest of the day I lived on lots of water and OJ. It actually wasn't that bad. I didn't have any serious hunger pangs or a strong desire to run across the street and get a cheesecake. It was pretty easy.

I wanted to get a taste of the actual Master Cleanse lemonade drink so tonight I mixed a glass up and drank it. It consists of water, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper. I think I put a little too much pepper in it because it was spicy (imagine that, a spicy drank!) But other than that, it isn't as bad as it sounds. The maple syrup and lemon definitely helps give it flavor. I just hope I don't start to get sick of it like four days in...