The Master Cleanse Day 2

is coming to an end.
I'm laying here on the couch and could fall asleep right now.

I have been salivating over the thought of most foods but am staying strong.
It was nice to be out at the art walk and breathe in all the lovely restaurant smells
(and other smells like human urine and horse poop) in downtown LA.
This one seemed to be more poppin' than when I went previously.
It was awesome! The only thing I purchased was admission into a 3D room.
It was super cool and there were planets and flowers and it was just fun.

I'm feeling confident, maybe even loopy.
I haven't gone this long without food. Ever, I think. But the power of water is amazing.
The lemonade feels like a treat after a glass of water.
And I find myself "mmmm"-ing while sipping.

I chewed gum again today. I will try to eat less gum tomorrow. It really helps though.
I'm honestly too tired to do a vlog tonight. But I don't need to do it everyday.
Oh shit (hehe) I just remembered I have to make my tea. brb
KAY BACK

Today instead of 2/3 cups lemon juice and 2/3 cups maple syrup I did a full cup of lemon juice and 1/2 cup of maple syrup (about 9 tablespoons). It was a bit bitter for my liking. I'm going to try adding a bit more cayenne pepper tomorrow and just bring the lemon juice down to 2/3 cup and the maple syrup at 1/2 cup.

Honestly I feel a lot more centered and true to myself.
Maybe it helps me to respect myself more.
I'm making decisions to improve myself instead of detrimental food choices.
Also, on the same note, a lot less self-conscious.
Think of how awesome I will feel everyday when I'm back to healthy eating and exercise a few times a week! Very excited to run and sign up for that 5k in November (once I have a little extra cash).

Speaking of a waste of money, I went to buy more organic lemons today and at Ralph's they were 89 cents each! and the non organic were 69 and there were only a few and they looked like bottom-of-the-barrel lemons so I opted for the organic coming in at a whopping $9 for 10 lemons. I bought non organic at Trader Joe's for 39 cents a few days ago. But I made up for it by refilling my gallon of water outside at the watering hole for only 25 cents! awesome.

The meal that I have been mentally drooling over at just the thought of is this (think about it)

A succulent turkey burger atop a whole-wheat 9-grain bun with cheddar cheese, kale, red pepper and red onion with just a bit of chipotle mayonaise or a grainy mustard. On the side a small serving of sweet potato fries along with a few slices of mango. OMGGGGGG yum. Okay maybe it's just not mentally drooling...maybe it's actually happening.

So I will now sip my chocolatey tea and head up to the dungeon to rest my soul.

Thanks for reading <3