Day 8 Review and Stats! Easing OUT!

Day 8 is in the books, and Day 9 is here! Now those of you that first think that this picture is of a urine sample, don't worry, it's just my "lemonade" drink that I have survived on for the last 8 days! As disgusting as it may look, I will actually miss this delicious drink a bit, and MAY even incorporate it into a once-in-a-while routine as a meal replacement (or at least until the syrup runs out, NOT going to pay $16.95 for another quart of it!). But seriously, this magic elixir TASTES good, really helps suppress my appetite, and does a little "Spring" cleaning of my pipes, who could ask for more?

Yesterday went well, with only a few minor changes in my physical well being. First, the laxative tea I take a night REALLY upset my stomach last night, I credit this to there just not having anything in there to work on. I woke up a few times during the night with cramps, which wasn't really painful, just enough discomfort from letting me sleep. Second, the amount of bile is reducing, so I may be close to having "scraped" the barrel in terms of my colon. Lastly, I noticed that my hands are constantly cold (maybe body temp is lowering), which was a symptom of the last fast I went on a few years ago...

My overall energy level continues to be great, I can certainly tell a difference in the way I feel, making it obvious that the gluten in breads and stuff really affects me as I get older. No running yesterday, just a brisk 20 minute walk and some ab work.

Ideally one would stay on this Cleanse for 10 full days, but I am going to ease out a day early (still fasting, just introducing other stuff OTHER than "lemonade". Yesterday I had a little fresh squeezed orange juice diluted with water, even then the orange tasted delicious! No Salt Water flush this morning either. Today I will drink a little fresh squeezed orange juice for lunch, looking forward to that! Also will be having some organic vegetable broth tonight. Still having my "lemonades" and water throughout the day, but ready to be off of that!

Day 9 Stats

Weight: 209.9 lbs (down 11 pounds from start)
Resting Heart Rate (upon waking): 50 
Blood Pressure: 126/80

Feeling great, I'm almost there! Thanks again for everyone's support, it has certainly made this easier!

Yay for Good Health!