Wrapping Up Day 5 Cleanse

Shit that was miserable. One of the biggest decisions next year when deciding to continue to compete will be, "Do I want to have to do the Neera again?"

Here is a recap of how things went. Will add measurements this afternoon. 

Cleanse was fine, didn’t really know what to expect as I had blocked out the previous time I did this 18 months ago.  For me, the main purpose of this was to reset the system. I have consumed nearly 5,500 cals a day for the past 5-7 months as well as lots of supplements so I figured my liver and GI tract could use the break. Honestly the toughest part for me was emotional stress of losing weight. Hunger was bad but to see your body shrink before your eyes was rough on my psyche. I am confident this was necessary and I will have taken 1 or 2 steps backwards but will be able to now take 5 steps forward. If you want the ability to compete at high level, you better be ready to take the necessary steps to remain healthy while you do it. If not, you WILL NOT be able to compete at the level needed in this sport...in my opinion. 

My thoughts on my 2^nd Neera Cleanse.

• Day 1, hunger was pretty noticeable and was not fun.
• Day 2, hunger was still the biggest presence. No other issues, no headaches. Did the salt water flush with almost double the salt and actually didn’t have a BM entire day. Very hungry all day.
• Energy levels were low, cognition not great, mood was not great.
• Nights are definitely the hardest part of the day.
• Day 3, as above, no salt flush, no bowel movement.  Consuming roughly 70oz of cocktail each day.  I went light on the cayenne as that was what prompted me to stop drinking this shit last time I did this.  Also using Max Fiber + Greens First in the am and I had the Tea each night.
• 3^rd Day Hunger was probably the worst, but really, all 3 days were pretty miserable. It was almost just the process of eating that I miss.
• Day 4, hunger started to get a little more controllable but not great. Was pretty weak all day and had a hard time focusing on any type of work. 4^th night of sleep had a hard time getting to sleep, wasn’t tired, I guess this is when my energy kicked in.
• Day 5, Was like a kid at Christmas, was super excited to get up and start the day as I get to break the fast at 4pm today. Hunger is much more under control today. Mood is better, energy is ok. I think this is all in relation to the fact that I know and my body knows this shit is coming to an end today. My wife thought that this was a sign I should keep going with the cleanse…I quickly informed her she is fing out of her mind.

Will have vegetable soup and boiled soft potatoes for dinner tonite. Probably the same for breakfast tomorrow and then start to ease back into normal meals lunchtime tomorrow.

Took naps almost daily and slept a ton during the cleanse.

Supplements in addition to Neera:

-Peak Bio Max Liver 2x/Day

-Synergistics L-k x6/day

-Chlorella x5/midday

-Max Fibre+Greens First in AM Daily

Before and After Measurements And Weight

Before: 243#                                    After: 230#

Waist – 38.5                                    Waist- 37.5

Thigh – 27.5                                    Thigh - 27.0

R Arm – 17                                      R Arm - 17.0

Neck – 18.25                                    Neck - 18.25