Despite the testimonies of many, I believe days 3 and 4 to be the hardest of the Master Cleanse Diet. Throughout both days, all I could think about was food as my mouth salivated and my insides bellowed out the weirdest noises. It was a toss between going out in the evening to hang out with friends and curling up like a baby in my bed to sleep off the desire to eat. No amount of water, lemon juice or Maple Syrup can replace the feeling of “fullness” in your stomach. However, without losing focus of my goals, I continued to forcibly drink the lemonade mix and water. In a struggle to keep my mind occupied, I engaged in activities at home, which included a mini session of Windsor Pilates.

Many times I found myself reflecting on Jesus and how he was able to fast for 40 days in the wilderness, as the Bible states, with no complaints or will to give up. His goal was to clearly hear God by not giving into the demands of the flesh. Because Jesus set the standard for us by resisting temptation and sin, in turn, we should resemble him and push ourselves to pursue and accomplish all goals in life.

As of now, I am 6 pounds lighter than I was when I first started the fast.