My Back Story

I'm new to the cleanse experience and don't make any promises to be a convert, but here is why I've chosen to do this:

I'm a graduate nutrition student at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC and the other day in my Obesity and Weight Managment class (FN 656) I was assigned to give a 15 minute presentation on The Master Cleanse, scheduled for September 23, 2009. I figured the best way to research this diet is to actually experience it. So here goes! I have committed myself to completing The Master Cleanse diet for a total of 10 days plus 3 "ease-in" days and 4 "ease-out" days. As I go through this experience I will be providing details on what I am eating (during preparation and during the cleanse); a daily check-in on: weight, exercise, energy/fatigue, and any other items that appear significant to track as I go along; and a running total of the cost to complete this experience. I will also be sharing how I am physically and psychologically feeling throughout the day, but will be discreet in describing the 'elimination' portion of the experience to maintain a modicum of modesty.

Since I will also be doing research on the support of, and opposition to, this diet I will be sharing the details on which both sides base their opinions.