Master Cleanse Forum - Master Cleanser Lemonade Diet

I'm new to this, and thinking about doing the MC. my boyfriend did it for 5 days ( i was in the middle of doing a show so couldn't do it with him ) and he felt great. I'd love to do the Fast but first have a couple questions:

1) I am a very active person. Should i be doing Yoga during the fast? Or will the depletion of energy make me too weak to be active at first? or at all?

2) I keep reading some posts and it seems to me that some people have the impression that this is also a weight-loss diet. I understand that it is for detox and cleansing the body, so many people who may lose a few pounds during (let's say) a 1 week fast, usually gain some of the weight back once they return to normal, healthy eating. This is an issue for me because I can sometimes find myself having a distorted body image. So am I correct when I say this is a detox/cleanse, not INTENDED to lose weight, but effects may contain weight-loss? Or do people really almost starve themselves thinking this is a "healthy" way to JUST lose weight? And if I do a long fast and lose, let's say about 10 lbs., doesn't my metabolism slow down during the non-eating period, and therefore, wouldn't I yo-yo back to the initial weight once I return to healthy eating habits? ((this question is more for psychological comfort))

I would greatly appreciate any clarification and answers.

Thank you!
Mon

I am at the end of my 5th day and I normally do yoga alot, but the first 3 days I didn't feel like doing much of anything. I was tired, dizzy and weak, but on the 4th day I felt GREAT. I went for a long walk and did 1 hour of yoga and felt better. I would say to listen to your body which is what yoga is all about anyway.

As far as the weight loss goes, I have lost about 5 pounds which I am sure was water weight. I am not overweight, but wanted to lose about 8 pounds. I believe I will need to change my eating habits to keep some of this weight off.

I don't know that I would be able to do this if my husband didn't do it with me. I also have a friend who is cleansing also. We lend moral support and some laughter for each other to get through the rough times.

Good luck. You are only a few days behind me. It does get much better.

From reading "The Master Cleanser" by Stanley Burroughs, my understanding is that you should be able to do any of your normal activities and that this is intended to be a detox/cleanse and NOT intended as a weight loss diet. Good luck.