New in Louisiana...Master Cleanse???

[botal1026]

Hi-
I posted yesterday, while lurking - in another forum. I find the info out there overwhelming, at times. I have read that alot of people do a Master Cleanse (lemon, water..). Is this necessary and/or what are the benefits to the MC?

I am ready to start this new lifestyle for my health and well being. I have 5 kids: 9,7,5,4 & 2 and I need to be active and healthy for them. I am 36 and feel and look haggard. I feel like my body is one big swollen, puffy blob. Not to mention, I have NEVER taken a family photo because I detest the way I look--I am unrecognizable-compared to what I used to look like. I find myself in stores and think someone is too close in my space--only to realize that the image I caught was my own reflection. Scary-that I do not even recognize who I see looking back at me in the mirror. I feel so detached from myself. Inside of me, I feel like another person. Does this make sense?? As of now, I feel as if I am trapped in a shell of TOXIC, nasty material that is causing horrible effects physically, mentally and emotionally.

Any help and support is appreciated. My husband is wonderful and supports me 100%. As far friends, family and strangers--they think I am a 'freak' hippy for even considering this lifestyle and think something terrible is going to happen to me. Funny how traditional/canned/boxed food has people warped.

Thanks for listening and your support.
Janet:D

[oceanee]

Welcome~

First off, do you have Alissa's book and DVD? It is a great resource and a book you will read over and over in your journey.

I know how you mean and am working on releasing those toxic fat cells:) as I type. If you can read a bunch and are ready to start join the 30 day challenge thread as it is a great support thread as well as posting helps with accountability.

Personally, I love doing the MC but I have to be fully mentally prepared. You do not need to go on one to begin releasing toxins and gain health. Google MC and you'll come up with tons of info plus check out the fasting thread. There is a ton to read with so many different perspectives, ideas and helpful suggestions.

Good luck ~ you can do it and you'll feel so good along the way.

Oceanee

[Frugal Raw]

Welcome!! I wish you the best of rawesome health!

[gingincal]

Welcome! Where in LA are you? Definitely get Alissa's book and read it all the way through. Best wishes on your raw journey. :)

[Eva]

I've tried the drink before, but I've never done the master cleanse. If you're not already raw, I would recommend starting with just eating all raw food.

Also... you'll hear (if you haven't already) about green smoothies. These are GREAT for getting your bowels moving so you're getting a ton of nutrients you can use right off AND pushing the toxins OUT as you get them moving. I find the experience of eating raw to feel much better when I'm on the green smoothies.

[cherries]

Hi-
Any help and support is appreciated. My husband is wonderful and supports me 100%. As far friends, family and strangers--they think I am a 'freak' hippy for even considering this lifestyle and think something terrible is going to happen to me. Funny how traditional/canned/boxed food has people warped.

I'm so happy that you have a supportive husband! As far as your friends, just don't talk to them about it. If they see you eating more produce and comment on it just say that you saw on the news that produce is good for you and decided to eat more. Or, the best thing that I ever heard to say to naysayers is that you "like to eat fruits". You can't argue with that.

Here's to you getting untrapped!:)

[crawmommy]

Welcome and the best of luck. What part of La. are you in? I've tried the cleanse before. It's great when Southern people choose to change their eating habits, because it's hard but not impossible.

[spicyfull]

I am So Happy you have Support at Home in your Husband. But I want you to Start LOVING yourself just the way you LOOK NOW because when you get the OUTSIDE back to Normal.......You will still be that Wonderful Sweet Woman who chose to bring 5 Beautiful Children into this World.

They are close in age and it was wear on your Body. But you have the "KeY" and that is YOUTH.

I know you want to Lose Weight "YESTERDAY"........IT AN'T GONNA HAPPEN. So take a deep breath, sit back, relax and join us for the Long Haul.

As Eva said...I too think you need to GO RAW before you go on the Master Cleanse. Lets remember the Children, even with beginning RAW, there will be times when you are eating RAW FOOD that you will feel WACKED out because your Body will be in DETOx but you can grab an Apple or something.

You will have the Needs of your Young Children to meet first of all and you will need all your Strength to do that. So say you go RAW for the 30 Day Challenge and if all goes well with that........Then try the Master Cleanse 1 day a week and see how you feel. And then go from there.

Remember WE are here to help you, THIS IS NOT A DIET.....IT IS A LIFESTYLE CHANGE. Take it One Day at a Time........Take it One Bite at a Time...

I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW...........Welcome to MY World.

[botal1026]

You have been very supportive! Thanks--I look forward to this journey. Someone asked where in Louisiana--Hammond, Louisiana.