Master Cleanse (adulterated)

So, i decided to do a cleansing for my NY resolution.  I’ve done them before– swear by them.  And  no!, it’s NOT the type of cleansing where you take weird colon capsules or laxative pills, and then spend 1/2 your life on the toilet… 

This is simply a diet that I will follow for the next 10 days (I started on January 2).  I’m attempting to eat nothing but tea, coffee, lemon water, soup, and Slimfast.  Basically, liquids only.

On the Master Cleanse  program, the diet would be limited to clear broth, lemonade, grade B maple syrup, and cayenne pepper  (Slimfast, coffee, and opaque soups would not be allowed– which is why I call my version of the diet ”adulterated”).

I’m convinced I can’t live without coffee, and I truly need the Slimfast on the days that I train.  I logged 7 miles today, and without the coffee and Slimfast, I may have died.  seriously.  you try running 7 miles after 2 days of nothing but water, tea, lemon, and clear broth…

(dare ya!)

2 Movies and a Date…

Yes Man

Synopsis:  Jim Carrey stars as Carl Allen, a man who signs up for a self-help program based on one simple principle: say yes to everything…and anything.

I liked it.  Left the theatre feeling happy (always a PLUS).  And, yes, while it may seem like “normal” Jim Carrey fare, it was uplifting and had a good message.

Add in the fact that I only paid matinee price, and IMHO, it was a winner.  Sappy, but sweet!

This movie was–  (+) puking; (-) infidelity.  Puking scene takes place after Carl spends a little too much time in the bar.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Synopsis:   Pitt plays a man who is born 80 years old, but instead of aging, he grows young.

Whoa!  Didn’t get it– not at all.  Yawn, be OVER already!

And, while I’ll agree with the critics that it was superbly acted, I have to add, “WTF?”

Now, there’s 3 hours of my life that I’ll NEVER get back.  Honestly, I’d rather have spent the time running.  Hell, i’d be 3/4 done with a marathon by the time that movie finished…

This movie was: (+) puking; (+) infidelity.  Puking scene takes place when Benjamin goes drinking for the first time; infidelity occurs when Daisy sleeps w/Benjamin (after she’s remarried).