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The body portion of this Cleanse is going quite well. I've also learned that a drastically reduced calorie lifestyle can really make a difference in how I feel.

Pros:

• I have lots of energy. Lots!
• My Libido has increased (I guess this is a Pro. Ugh. Send provisions, or at least photos of them! Stat!).
• I feel lighter on my feet.
• I am lighter. I've lost 5.3lbs since my weigh in Friday morning. Considering that is 3 days time, this means I've lost around 1.75lbs per day. (Now you're more likely to send those provisions.)
• I am more agile.
• I am more clear-headed.
• I am more calm.
• I have more free time.
• I feel better about myself.
• There has been a decrease in Meniere's Symptoms. I suspected this would happen since I'm certain most of my symptoms are food triggered and I'm now not eating any food.
• The background mental frustration I often feel is clearing.

Cons:

• I crave food. A lot.
• I am more restless (probably because of that free time and my lack of motivation to put it to good use right now).
• Headaches are still present, though fading. Again, this is quite possibly due to caffeine withdrawl, of which I've had none for the past three days.

Unfortunately, I can't keep eating what I'm eating or I'll likely die of malnutrition eventually. What I need to concentrate on once the body cleanse is complete is what foods I can eat that will bring me noursihment and energy without reducing any of these positive effects.

I'm still not free my food addiction. I've deliberately placed myself in two situations where I was allowed to eat food. (Yes, this means that the body cleanse will take a few extra days to complete, but the mental work involved was worth it.) In both cases I did VERY well. I was in control of what I was eating and how I ate it. I enjoyed the food and the company, but did not stuff myself. The average serving at our table of 6 was roughly 4 times the amount of food I ate on both occasions. However, the cravings are strong enough that, without the determination I have now, I would cave. So, any moment of weakness, high stress, or confusion could send me back into that addiction. I need more work here.