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Cleanse - Day 3
6Feb2003 Filed under: CleanseThings faring well on the cleanse today. I’m not yet getting the, er, results that are such a rewarding part of the process, but I’m feeling good and getting into the rythmn. That said, I accidently transposed a glop shake for an herbal pill set today.
I worked out for just 15 minutes before lunch…I started to get a mild headache in my left temple, and figured that was a sign that yes, my body was struggling a bit with no carbohydrates, and I should take it easy. I did some planks and stretching and sit ups, and felt fine by the time I went back up to the office.
Juicy excuse for breakfast:
Carrot!
Lunch:
Lettuce sandwich wraps, which were actually pretty satisfying. Basically, iceburg lettuce took the place of bread, wrapped around left-over avo stuffing from the mushrooms two nights ago, spinach, green peppers, shredded carrots, and homegrown basil leaves. It actually sort of felt like a sandwich, but the real treat was the leftover baked apples from last night. HOLY SHIT! They were so good that I must share the simple recipe:
1. Juice six apples, and then stir some cinnamon into the juice
2. Cut four apples in half, then core them carefully
3. Put cored apples face down in a deep pan (pie pan works nicely), and pour apple juice over the top
3. Add a handfull of raisins, and drizzle some maple syrup over the apples
4. Cover pan with tinfoil
5. Bake for 40 minutes or so — until apples are soft, but not mushy
6. Remove from oven, spoon sauce over apples, and let cool
7. Spoon into shallow bowls, making sure to get some raisins on top of the applesTip for non-cleansers: served warm with vanilla ice cream, this dish would make you lose your mind.
Dinner
Carrot juice
Baba ganoush dip with veggies
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Hey there. I'm Ariel Meadow Stallings, a native Seattleite who's written my way up and down the Left Coast. Electrolicious is where I post daily randomata, but I also write for a living. My first book, Offbeat Bride, was published last year.
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JDub
February 7th, 2003 at 1:35 am
I’ve found extended cleansing to be almost surreal, in a floaty “this is what I shoul be like all the time” kind of way. I wish anyway!
dori
February 7th, 2003 at 12:36 pm
a part of me really wants to know exactly what those ‘results’ are?
Teresa
February 7th, 2003 at 1:44 pm
The idea of this mucous stuff is stuck in my head now, so I’m all curious. The cleansing website’s pdf thing seems to be down (or not working for me), so I don’t know if they talk about this or not, but what are the actual physical effects, say, a week after you finish cleansing? Less heartburn? Flatter stomach (getting rid of all that stuff)? More energy?
And how long does that feeling last?
Like I said, I’m just curious. I’m a vegetarian, so the idea of living on fruit and veggies for a few weeks doesn’t frighten me.
Ariel
February 7th, 2003 at 3:33 pm
Ooh, I’ll have to look at that PDF link when I get home. Effects that I’ve personally experienced are: weight loss (both from mucoid plaque ellimination and from being on such a strict diet), clear skin, increased energy (naturally waking up earlier in the morning), and a sense of accomplishment.
Ariel
February 7th, 2003 at 3:34 pm
Oh, and I would say the short term energetic and cosmetic benefits of the cleanse last for a month or so. The longer term benefits of weight loss last longer.
Glace
February 7th, 2003 at 7:56 pm
You’ve inspired me — I’m this close to following suit. But I’m totally unprepared, so I think I’ll check out the cookbook first, then look into a juicer… it seems like an undertaking where preparation is key! Maybe next month I’ll begin, as I’ve got a trip planned at the end of this one.