Day 5

Mood: Impatient

Many people who have done the Master Cleanse talk a lot about the hunger pangs. We haven't had those. Day 5 and I'm still not hungry. But I'm soooo sick of that lemonade. Sometimes I feel like I'd rather die of hunger than have another glass of it. I miss food. The other thing people talk about are the cravings. They give examples like cheeseburgers, pizza, and ice cream. But all I want is some fish and some brussels sprouts. Or some butternut squash. That doesn't seem so unreasonable, does it? Am I not detoxing and thus not experiencing the detox symptom of wanting disgusting crap? Or am I just not that toxic after all? That's making this seem even harder. I think it would be easier if we were craving things that are bad for us. It's harder to justify turning down lean protein and vegetables.

The tired feeling has lessened. The want for coffee has not. I still feel cranky because I want to cook a nice hot meal for us to sit down for at the end of the day. Not a cold fucking glass of fucking lemonade.

How about that salt water flush taking over my life? Its effect on my body has become less predictable every day, instead of more consistent. Hopefully that problem will resolve itself.

I thought I was in a better mood until I got part way through writing this. Many different articles say that day 5 is usually a vast improvement over days 2, 3, and 4. I seem to still be bitter and cranky. I would love some new flavors in my life.

Half-way through. Word has it that it all gets better from here. We shall see.