Would You Like Some Cheese With That Whine?

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Juice cleanse "diaries" often follow the same format—apprehension and total lack of preparation pre-cleanse, then an enthusiastic start that slumps into cravings, hunger, mood swings and general malaise. This version from LAist (courtesy of WeHo's The Real Juice) stays true to the canon, but does have its humorous moments. Sample color: "[I] feel like a waterlogged elephant seal." [LAist]