After having read several reviews and watching others’ successful and unsuccessful journeys on the cleanse (youtube, blogs..), folks, I have decided to jump on the bandwagon and check it out for myself! I am a 20 year old, 5ft 7′ female in alright shape. My vice is food. My father is a chef, and I grew up eating home-cooked meals on a daily basis. My BMI is about 23 which puts me in a “normal” range, 2 points (a lot) shy of being considered overweight. I have absolutely no sense of discipline when it comes to putting crap into my body either. This is definitely going to be difficult. But I am here to try something new, and prove to all those who failed or don’t think they have the strength to do this, that we are capable of doing anything. Granted, I am an apprentice trainer here in New York City and have full access to a gym (it’s my job to work out, show others how to use equipment and train), my results can only speak for me. Everyone is different, everyone’s body will react differently to the cleanse. It is important once you are done with your cleanse to not eat everything in sight (I hope I can respect that) and work out to tone the body. Let’s not flab it people. WISH ME LUCK!

I will be posting daily to track my progress on the cleanse. Tune in to see what happens! Look out for video footage and photographs of me on the cleanse! If you were wondering how long I will be on this cleanse, my answer is still unknown. I’ll start out with 10 days, and if I feel comfortable enough to continue, I will.

<3 Lilie.

August 25th – September 1st, 2008 (Black Rock Desert of Nevada)

“…dedicated to self-expression, self-reliance, and art as the center of community”

“generate society that connects each individual to his or her creative powers, to participation in community, to the larger realm of civic life, and to the even greater world of nature that exists beyond society”

This year’s Art theme: American Dream

What an excellent event to attend before the school year begins. Like me, many seniors in high school right now are finalizing those college applications and filling out those tedious FAFSA’s. Oh yes, I feel your pain. Every evening I soak my fingertips in cool water to ease the swelling caused by excessive typing and writing. Geesh. Most of us, after recieving those beautiful acceptance letters often celebrate by joining our friends on road trips or extravagant voyages overseas to get that first suckle off the sweet teet of freedom. All of you out there who enjoy a good festival, dancing, music (no off-beat devil worshiping of any kind), but just a great time with mellowed out hippies and goddesses on drugs, or those of you who have always had a knack for setting things ablaze… by all means, go to Burning Man! No, totally kidding (sorta), like the site says, if you’ve ever felt like you didn’t fit in in society, you want something greater than conformity, that rule we all subconsciously live by, Burning Man is that one time once a year where we can all connect on a different level for 5 days in the middle of the desert. Having trouble finding out who you are before college starts? This festival may be just what you need. This year will be my first time, and I’ve heard nothing but good things. So I guess I’ll see you there man!!!

p.s. bring a tent