Hi there, Hope83!
That is very tough news about your mom. I am so sorry to read about it. Yes, staying healthy through exercise and nutrition is key.
Welcome to the Master Cleanse. Please help me out if I'm reading your journal wrong... did you say just 2 lemonades in one day? Be sure to have your minimum of 6 lemonades each day. That combo of Grade B maple syrup and fresh lemon (or lime) gives you the minerals, vitamins, and energy to maintain your body's functions. I think it's wonderful that you're chugging the water... your body needs it. But for sure get the nutrition of the lemonade.
You will probably lose around 10 lbs on the Master Cleanse if you do the minimal 10 day plus ease-off. A cleanse of that length or longer takes discipline, support, and following the time-honored instructions to the letter. And why is it so important to ease off? Check out the "ease off" section on this site:
http://themastercleanse.org/ease-out/I eventually go back to a ketosis diet, but very heavy on vegetables. So I always try to use OJ for a full day before soup (reference below):
http://www.health-and-wisdom.com/store/ ... eanse.aspxAnd when you get to that soup stage, YUM! Savor this:
http://lemonmastercleanse.com/vegetable-soup-recipe/Read, read, read as many references as you can for the Burroughs Master Cleanse. There are a lot of additives out there, but Burroughs remains the benchmark.
http://healthandlight.com/mastercleanse.pdf(The reading not only helps you do the cleanse safely, but it keeps you focused on the task and combats boredom).
Wishing you success!!
Bali Lemon