Master Cleanse ~ Syrup Question

[LISAinTN]

I'm so sorry for all the questions these last two days. I feel like I'm hoggin' up the boards! oink oink

I want to try the MC because I literally just feel clogged up and yucky. My problem is I live in the boonies and cannot find Grade B or C maple syrup. All I can find is something that says 100% Pure Maple Syrup Grade A Dark Amber on it. I know the instructions say to use B or C, but if this is all I can find is it okay to use or is there no point to doing the cleanse with it then? I did a search of the boards and found a post where someone said you could use Black Strap Molasses. Well, all I can find in my stores is Unsulphured Molasses. The boonies are nice, but they have their drawbacks when it comes to specialty things like this.

One other thing, can you still exercise while doing this fast?

Thank you kindly.

Blessings,
~Lisa~

[Rawkinlocs]

Lisa,

I'm not sure about how effective or ineffective the MC would be using Grade A maple or unsulfered molasses. But I have read that the blackstrap molasses tastes awful in the MC drink (the B maple syrup is quite tasty, though IMO).

Now I have also read where some who don't want to do maple syrup due to it not being raw, used raw agave nectar. BUT...recent posts have mentioned that even "raw" agave isn't really raw *shrugs*. So, it all boils down to how much of a purist you are.

Also, you could do the orange juice "diet" which is supposed to be just as effective a detoxing cleanse as the MC. There is an ebook available on http://thegardendiet.com but you are basically just drinking fresh-squeezed orange juice every day and water (no water added TO the juice...just in addition to) as you would the lemon drink.

The ebook probably goes into what to expect, what to do to aid elimination, etc. But any info you may find at a site dealing with juice fasting would probably help you as well with that sort of information.

[Helen Of Tennessee]

I use the Grade A maple syrup. I just make sure it's 100% maple syrup and from Vermont. I know it's not raw, but I really like the feeling I have when I drink the lemonade.

One thing about doing the MC, it's not easy to come off of. Just be ware. I've read on the boards here that most people have a hard time coming off of it. It seems like as soon as we get off of it every food in the house goes in our mouths :eek:

I've thought about the OJ fast. I have many of Jinjee's e-books but not that one.

Anyway, Lisa, if you want to try the MC, the grade A will work. I did a 9 day cleanse using the A (the B costs more). I lost 11 pounds, I had tons of energy. I felt clean and empty on the inside - no bloating, aches or pains.

<>< Helen of Tennessee

[LISAinTN]

Okay, I found the Grade B, but I have to drive 40 minutes one way to get it. LOL I told you I live in the boonies. I'll use the A right now until I can get the B.

Is it okay to exercise while I do the MC or is that too strenuous on the body while you are fasting? Thanks so much for all your help.

Blessings,
~Lisa~

[hotgugon]

yeah u can exercise...i started a thread like this one too...(sry can't find it :o ) but someone said that they exercised heavily while on MC and they were fine...thats b/c the maple syrup provides the nutrients and energy for ur body

[Helen Of Tennessee]

Yes, I continued to exercise while on the MC. I'm a martial artist and attend about 5 classes a week and back when I was doing the MC I worked out more than I taught.

<>< Helen of Tennessee