November 13, 2006

Sarah: Considering

Have any of you done a cleansing diet? If so, were you glad you did it? I'm thinking about trying one.

Lisa and I talked about taking a Book Arts class through the U some time. I'd really like to, I just wish they had more of a variety of offerings each semester.

I leave for a weekend in Seattle on Friday. I'd love suggestions for places to visit or activities to include. Thanks!

Posted by sarah at November 13, 2006 12:48 PM
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So personally have not done a cleanse, but my sister has. And from what I hear be prepared to be in the bathroom alot.

Posted by: Marci on November 13, 2006 12:51 PM

sophie and i tried to do a detox once, very similar to the one you're looking into. on day one we met at wendy's for lunch. no joke.

Posted by: nicole on November 13, 2006 01:46 PM

I lived in Seattle for 7 years and never did the Underground tour, but wish I had.

Posted by: spacey on November 13, 2006 02:15 PM

I've never done one... but I've wanted to. Which one are you looking into doing?

Posted by: Mallory on November 13, 2006 03:50 PM

I have done a similar cleanse as the one you linked to...Usually mine are a 5-day period: Day 1, juices and water; Day 2, add fresh fruit (we never limited it to certain fruit); Day 3, add fresh veggies (this usually meant we would go to Olive Garden and have the salad, just the salad, but a lot of it); Day 4, add carbs - usually just oatmeal for breakfast and maybe a piece of toast without butter or anything later; Day 5, add fish, like tuna. Then you should be back on track. I tend to find myself making it through day 3 (in fact I'm on day 1 right now) and then succumbing to 'real' food but the first three days really work well. Good luck if you do try it!

Posted by: ~moe~ on November 13, 2006 03:50 PM

Guess what? We're going to be in Seattle at the same time! How many times have you been there? There's tons to do, but I'd recommend different things if you're a first-timer. And the underground tour was pretty interesting...

Posted by: E on November 13, 2006 04:23 PM

So, forgive my ignorance, but why would you do a cleanse? What's the goal?

Posted by: lisa on November 13, 2006 07:07 PM

Hey I live in Seattle. (Your sister works with my Mom, she contacted me through Myspace, I like to read your blog, blah blah blah.) ANYWAY, contact me if you need anything while you are here!

Posted by: Rebecca on November 13, 2006 07:20 PM

Wow, the comments have been so helpful! I've heard that the Underground Tour is very cool (not sure if Mom and Becky would be interested, but I'll definitly suggest it) and Rebecca, thanks for commenting! I'd love to have a MySpace friend in Seattle. E and Rebecca: share a cupcake with me while we're in town!
Lisa, I'd be doing a cleansing diet for a couple reasons. One: I like the idea of flushing out toxins and ebbing the junk-food flow. Doing an intensive cleansing diet would hopefully remind me of how great it can feel to eat healthier, plus I have to assume that some weight-loss would be involved. Maybe it'd be temporary, or maybe it'd help me realize how I could be eating.
I'm not sure which cleansing diet I'd do, although I had something like Moe described in mind. Anyone interested in doing it with me? I'd be happy to blog my thoughts each day, and you could all comment or add your experience. It could be cool...?

Posted by: sarah on November 13, 2006 08:49 PM

My husband has twice done the lemonade and maple syrup "fast". My brother likes the colon cleanse. And my mom occassionally does an 100% fruit and veggie juice cleanse. Good luck with whatever you try. Personally I just try to eat a lot of fiber all the time. I used to buy Nature's Sunshine Chloryphyll and add it to water once or twice a day. I need to do that again, I like the way it makes me feel and the "wholesome" flavor:)

Posted by: Emily on November 13, 2006 08:59 PM

Holy shee you girls are popular. I did a cleansing diet once. It rocked. Prepare to be Fing hungry though. Or maybe that was just me. I'm a big fan of eating...all the time. But let me know. I would lovelovelove to detox wit chew. Have fun in Seattle!

Posted by: Andrea (RAZRPHONE!) on November 14, 2006 12:20 PM
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