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It's that time of year again - time for some spring cleaning!
****See Update at Bottom of Blog*****
I am not here today to talk about cleaning your closets, your garage, or you attic. I am not even here to talk about cleaning your house. But I am here to talk about cleaning the temple. Amen.
I am here today to invite you to join me in a 10 day cleansing fast!
Even if you choose not to fast, please join us in praying for those requests listed on The Prayer Chain.
Last year I discovered a cleansing fast known as
The Master Cleanser or The Lemonade Diet. I fasted using this plan for the last 10 days of 2007 and the results were incredible. I lost 10 pounds during the 10 days and my metabolism sky-rocketed. Since that time I have dropped an additional 20 pounds and I am proud to say that I am in better shape today than I was 20 years ago! That's awesome.
The purpose of this fast however is not solely to lose weight. There are many, many health benefits that result from allowing your body to rid all of the toxins and other junk that it stores. The links above will give you more information as to the additional benefits. All I can say is "this plan really works wonders, especially when mixed with prayer, praise & worship!"
The founder of this diet recommends fasting in this manor 3 to 4 times a year. I have opted for the 3 times a year plan. It's a trinity thing I suppose. So, nonetheless, it's time for my second round of this 10 day fast and I would like to extend an offer to anyone who would like to participate. I already have one of the girls in my office joining me. It would be great if we could have several people all fasting and praying during the same time.
It's a great way to begin spring. This diet WILL get your metabolism going and put you on track for a healthier you. It is also a great way to get ready for swimsuit season. You know you want to look good at the pool and on the beach!
So here are the dates:
Begin Fast: April 26th.
Break Fast: May 6th.
What do you say? If you are interested feel free to drop me a message here or you can email me directly at michaelsav2004@yahoo.com
HERE is a link to a previous blog from my first fast. I also have some documentation explaining in more detail what this is all about and I would be more than happy to send it to you!
Spring has Sprung - Why not start out fresh on the inside?
Jesus said, "First wash the inside of the cup and the dish, and then the outside will become clean, too."
Yes, I realize he was speaking about our hearts, but the same principle can apply to our bodies!
Looking forward to your reply!
Michael
UPDATE 04/18/08: So far we have 8 people who have verbally committed to participate. It would be great to get as many people as possible involved. We could make this a MyChurch Fast! If enough people show interest I will start a Prayer Request Blog for us to lift up to the Lord during the fast!
Purpose
To dissolve and eliminate toxins and congestion that have formed inany part of the body.
To cleanse the kidneys and the digestive system.
To purify the glands and cells throughout the entire body.
To eliminate all unusable waste and hardened material in the jointsand muscles.
To relieve pressure and irritation in the nerves, arteries, and bloodvessels.
To build a healthy blood stream.
To keep youth and elasticity regardless of our years.
When to Use It
When sickness has developed ‑ for all acute and chronic conditions. When the digestive system needs a rest and a cleansing. When overweight has become a problem. When better assimilation and building of body tissue is needed.
And How Often?
Follow the diet for a minimum of 10 days or more ‑ up to 40 days and beyond may be safely followed for extremely serious cases. The diet has all the nutrition needed during this time. Three to four times a year will do wonders for keeping the body in a normal healthy condition. The diet may be undertaken more frequently for serious conditions.
How to Make It
2 Tbsp. lemon or limes juices (approx. 1/2 lemon)
2 Tbsp. genuine maple syrup (not maple flavored sugar syrup)
1/10 Tsp cayenne pepper (red pepper) or to taste
Water, medium hot (spring or purified water)
Combine the juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper in a 10-oz. glass and fill with medium hot water. (Cold water may be used if preferred.) Use fresh lemons or limes only, never canned lemon or lime juice nor frozen lemonade or frozen juice. Use organic lemons when possible.
Important Update - 04-30-08:
It has come to my attention that a couple of people who are following this fast are experiencing some discomfort. Please, please know that not everyone is going to react the same. Some of you may have had no previous experience with fasting. I apologize for not questioning that fact before posting this blog and suggesting that you join me.
Fasting is very serious business. While this fast does in fact provide your body with adequate nutrition, there are some strict guidelines that need to be followed. I believe that the links I provided above spell those guidelines out in detail.
If you are experiencing any sort of negative reaction, you may want to strongly consider breaking this fast. This fast is designed to make you feel better, not worse. It does take time for the cleanse to take effect, and sometimes that cleansing is of itself what is causing the discomfort. You will have to be the judge of that for yourself. Like I said, everybody is different.
If you do decide to break fast, you need to start the first day with some fresh orange juice. Drink a few glasses throughout the first day. On the second day, you may eat some fresh vegetables and or a light salad. By the third day your body should be ready for regular food intake.
Friends, please don't get me wrong. This cleanse does work. Every ingredient is designed to perform a certain function and it is all natural. If I had not personally fasted before using this plan I would have never suggested it.
Fasting is a biblical principle. The bible has much to say about fasting and when I gather all the scriptures together and compile to the best of my ability this biblical principle, I will post that on a separate blog. If you are reading this and have further information on fasting, please feel free to post it here in a comment.
I love you brothers and sisters, and the very last thing I want to do is see any of you experiencing problems as a result of following my advice. If you are currently following this fast, please know that there is absolutely no obligation to see it through. By all means, eat!
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| My husband's "boss", his wife and son (the couple are also leaders in our church) did this fast, and they attest to its power as well. My husband actually wants to try it. me? Ugh. I know it's for the better, but ugh. lol I love food. Pray for me! lol |
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| Okay Michael...I am honestly thinking about doing this! I want more info...so message me if you would please! Thanks! |
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| I'm not sure what this diet is... but would love additional info. |
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You can do it Lara! I promise! You will love food even more when you're through!
Hi Valarie and Cheryl...glad you stopped by.....the information I have is in a Word file that I can email. You'll either have to email me so I can reply or send me a message containing your email address. I cannot attach a file here on MyChurch. At least I don't think I can.
The links up above will provide quite a bit of info. I'll be glad to help any way I can.
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| Ok, I am thinking about it also. Send me the info. |
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April 10, 2008 at 11:53am |
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| I'm with Lara, I love food...I love to go out to eat...one question I have though, I have several medications that I take that say not to take on an empty stomach. Does this provide enough to consider your stomach not empty? lol |
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| I think so Deb.....I'll check the document again to see if they mention that....but I would imagine you would be fine. This diet can be used for up to 40 days and the author claims that you will not suffer any lack of nutrition. Do I have your email address already? |
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| Hi Marcella. Why don't you email me at michaelsav2004@yahoo.com and I will send you all the information I have. I would love for you to join us! |
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| We're planning on doing a colon cleanse and parasite cleanse soon. It is not at the top of out priorty right now,but we'll do it soon. I believe in these cleanses. I believe I will lose that persistant pudge in the belly too. |
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Hi there "Oh Bride to The Throne"
Why not join us in this fast. (See Update Above)
We could make this a MyChurch Fast! |
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April 11, 2008 at 11:15pm |
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Is this the same one you did before you took your EXTENDED vacation!??? hehe
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10 Days Left before the 10 Day Fast!
Who's with me? |
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| One week left.......this week is the time to shop for ingredients! |
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I was thinking that some bible study and prayer is in definite order during this fast.
10 Days. How about we study the first 10 chapters of Romans. One chapter per day? Sounds like a plan to me..... |
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| I'm good with that one Michael. It will be good to do something to stay focused! Thank you for your encouragement! |
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| wow, I just came off of a 12 day one (straight, nothing but lots of water)... It is very cleansing... It really gets your mind and heart in line with the Lord! |
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That's awesome Gary!
Congrats for going straight with nothing but water. It's amazing the way we can hear God's voice so much stronger when we deny the flesh.
I have several things I will be praying about and seeking answers to during this time.
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Well friends, tonight is the last night of normal intake of food for a while for myself and a few others. I have all of my ingredients ready and have also been sent several prayer requests. If you have chosen to participate, then know that my prayers and thoughts are with you. Of course they are with you even if you are not participating, but if you are not, please keep us lifted up in prayer as well.
Father, we lift this time up to you my Lord. We want to be clean an pure in our physical bodies just as your blood has made us clean and pure in our spirits. We thank you Lord for your love, grace, and mercy. We honor you Father. We pray that during this fast our minds would become opened up even more to hear what the spirit of your Word is saying to us. We want to be free from the hindrances that keep us from fulfilling your plan for our lives. We lift up each and every prayer before you Lord. We know that you hear us when we pray and we thank you. You are a great God. We thank you for strength and we thank you for your spirit that will sustain us through this fast. We pray these things in the authority of the name of Jesus. Amen!
Be strong brethren! I love you! |
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| To the fasters......how are you holding out gang? |
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Hey Michael,
Kinda struggling on my end here.....wasn't taking into account the whole "caffiene withdrawl" stage that I would no doubt go through. I am a coffee drinker. I have it every morning and I usually will drink one or two sodas a day as well. Saturday evening I started in with a major headache. I get migraines anyway....so this one was a doosey! Just pray for me. I am still drinking my lemonade and trying really hard to stay focused...But I will be honest here....MY HEAD HURTS!!!! Pray for me please!
Should have weaned myself from the caffiene before...just didn't think about it. Might be something note for future fasters. |
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Hi Val,
I am so sorry you are experiencing headaches. I never went through that stage. Before my last fast I was a heavy coffee drinker too, but since then it's rare for me to even drink one cup.
I am praying for you Val. I encourage you too keep pressing on. The benefits far out weigh the sacrifice.
Have you been drinking the herbal tea?
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"My feet are about 85% better! And it's only has been 2 days......I'm not a bit hungry....This lemonade diet rocks! Praise God!"
That's just awesome Marcella!
PRAISE GOD! |
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MMMMM......Lemonade!.....I LOVE Lemonade!
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Lara, you love Blank and Blank with a side order of Blank?
Laughing at Marcellas last comment....they look like lemons doing jumping-jacks.....I guess her feet do feel better! |
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*****IMPORTANT NOTE*******
For those of you that are fasting, I encourage you to stick through with the entire ten days. I know it's getting a little challenging at this stage but the realize that the third day is usually the most difficult. After another day or two and the benefits of the lemonade will begin to have a greater effect and the hunger pains will subside.
But one very important point I want to make is that the way you break the fast.
The documentation describes this in pretty good detail. And it's extremely important. You cannot just jump right back into eating solid food after several days without. Your digestive system is on vacation right now and it needs to be put back to work slowly.
On the day you decide to break fast, which hopefully isn't for 7 more days, you need to start just drinking some fresh squeezed orange juice. A couple of glasses the first day. The second can be raw, fresh vegetables, or may a light salad. Normally by the third day your system will be ready for your regular diet again. I'll post more about this later, I just wanted to make certain that you were aware of this.
Not to scare anyone, but I heard a story recently about a kid who got saved and was on fire for the Lord. He heard about fasting and wanted to do a 40 day fast. He did in fact fast for 40 days on nothing but water. Then he broke the fast with a huge steak dinner and it killed him. His body just could not handle all that meat after 40 days with nothing. Please use caution when you decide it's time to start eating again.
Love you all,
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Praise God! The headache is gone, I am starting to feel much better. I slept good and I feel some energy coming back to my body. My family and friends all still think I'm nuts...explaining this has been quite fun...but they will be able to see a walking testimony of what this can and WILL do. That is my prayer!
Praying for you all!
PS..thanks for that note at the bottom there Michael....that would really put a whole damper on the thing wouldn't it? Gonna make sure we don't do that!!! |
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April 28, 2008 at 6:58am |
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| As mentioned I am doing a modified version for health reasons...feeling great...spending wonderful time with our Father and He has blessed me with so many prayers being answered!!! Wow, He did not have to do that! What a wonderful God we serve! |
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I am praising God right along with you Val!
Glad to hear the headaches have gone away. And you are nuts! You're a Jesus Freak! And so am I!
Keep those praise reports coming.....you're gonna start feeling better with each passing day! And you're right...you are a walking testimony! |
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| Glad to know you are with us Cheryl! |
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| Mmmmmmmm, ________ tastes good! lol Keep squeezing them lemons and seeking God! |
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You really should try some Lara......they are good for the spirit!
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Stay in the WORD.....it will keep you strong!
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| Sucking a spiritual lemon shouldn't cause a sour face, though. lol |
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Laughing at your comment Marcella!
Be careful...THIS could happen to you! |
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Friends I wanted to say that I realize I have been joking around a lot today, posting silly pictures and such, but the truth is that I am taking this fast and these prayer requests very serious. The prayers that are listed on this page are of extreme importance and they are not to be taken lightly.
Please join with me as we passionately pray for our brothers and sisters!
Amen |
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Day 4!
How are we holding up crew?
Let the Joy of the Lord be your strenght today! |
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I love those lemons doing jumping jacks Marcella...I think I'll join em'
***PLEASE READ UPDATE POSTED TODAY ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BLOG*** |
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Thank you Michael! I am still praying and reading! I will say that YES, it is doing it's job....I am being rid of the toxins in my body....that is why, in my opinion, I feel the way I do. Just can't continue. So...anyone else reading this....the cleanse DOES WORK. I can tell the changes....my body just wasn't ready for it.
It's fighting back! 
Love you all! |
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Val,
Based upon the difficulties you were having, I am glad that you have decided to break the fast. You should really give yourself a pat on the back. For never having fasted before, you did great! I am so proud of you. Thank you for your continued support with the prayer chain. I am also glad to hear you keeping up with Romans. Romans Rocks!
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Greetings!
Today is day 6 Praise God!
For those of you who are still on this fast, I encourage you to keep pressing in. Jesus is the bread of life and he will sustain you.
Some of you have also been reading in Romans. Today is Chapter 6 day! Yeah! The 6th. chapter of Romans is extremely powerful.
Anyway, that's all I had to say.
Have an awesome day! |
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That's just awesome Marcella! I am so very proud of you!
Hi LaTonya! Don't ya just love em'?
Today is day 7! Remains strong, dig in, perservere!
We can do this! |
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| Love em' soooo.......much!!! This is ruining my summertime lemonade cravings! Maybe this year it will be Kool-Aid! Remaining strong and yes we can do this! |
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Hey hey!
It's day 9.....
I don't know about the rest of you....but I am ready to eat! |
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Ahhh! He lives!
So glad to know that you are still alive. I was getting a little concerned. :) |
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Praise God!
Day 10 people. We made it!
I pray that each of you is doing well. |
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May 05, 2008 at 11:17am |
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| Hallelujah! We pray you are doing well too! |
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MsSuga |
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May 05, 2008 at 10:06pm |
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| Thank God that Val pointed out the red words to me! I guess I overlooked them before. How is everyone? Still strong? |
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Praise The Living God!
Time to break fast, yeah!
I started my day with a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice. It was the best orange juice I have ever had!
Thank you to all who participated in this cleanse along with me. I pray that you are doing well and ready to begin eating healthy and feeling good.
One thing this fast does for me is give me a greater appreciation for the things of God. We so often take for granted the everyday things like food. Absence makes the heart grow finder, right? Well, I can say that I am grateful today for oranges. Thank you Lord for providing our daily bread!
What a great God we serve! |
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May 06, 2008 at 11:11am |
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It's like liquid gold! |
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| Are you feeling so good now that you are planning on whooping up on someone Marcella??? LOL |
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