Day 3: That's how they get ya

Sorry, I'm a day late.

So my sugar cravings didn't end, yesterday. So I figured I would go to Whole Foods and get some vegan chocolate chip cookies, hoping this would help me. I searched long and hard for these cookies that you see in the pic. I saw the wheat-free, gluten-free, non-dairy and thought "Oh, this is perfect!" I skimmed the ingredients.  (By the way, never go shopping hungry. You don't think clearly.) I bought the cookies. I ate my first cookie. And while I was eating my second cookie, I spend more time reading the ingredients. Then the anger hits!

There are EGGS in these cookies and they were produced in a facility that produce products with dairy and animal by-products. In reading the front of the box, it did not cross my mind that eggs could be in these cookies because eggs aren't dairy. They are animal by-products. I was soooo mad at myself for not catching this. Nevertheless, I will not be eating anymore of those cookies.

On another note, the cleanse is going well. After drinking the fermented wheat berries or chewing the chlorella tablets, I feel an immediate refreshing sensation throughout my body along with a boost of energy.

Below is a list of symptoms that Karyn mentioned would occur during the cleanse. I have highlighted the ones I have or am experiencing. Speaking of symptoms, I woke up this morning feeling like I have a hangover but didn't drink any alcohol. Ha!

• acne
• bad breath
• body odor
• chills
• diarrhea
• dry eyes
• dry mouth
• fatigue
• fever
• flulike symptoms
• headaches
• nasal congestion
• nausea
• pain blockage
• rash
• runny nose/mucus drainage
• sore throat
• vomiting

I've also been a bit emotional. We'll see how today goes. I'm going to eat some good vegan food from a  restaurant in Brooklyn. I think my cravings will go away if I eat more flavorful foods.