Discouraged...Day 4

[curlygirl]

Hi Everyone,

I am on day 4 of the cleanse and so far I feel awful! I am CONSTANTLY bloated and lately my lower back has been annoying me...I am pretty sure I am dehydrated although I am drinking so much water that I feel I am going to burst! Yesterday I actually had A LOT of energy and even went out dancing (belly was still bloated but I tried to ignore it). But today is awful and I haven't had a day where I am not retaining so much water and feeling so bloated. I am honestly considering only making this a 5 day cleanse, as much as I want to keep going, because of how worried I am about this and for my kidneys! They hurt especially in the morning!

I have been following the cleanse pretty closely and have included coconut water in the morning. It makes me feel energized and is very refreshing. I have also been drinking a cup of bentonite/psyllium shake that have really accelerated the waste-excretion process...I actually passed a "rope" yesterday! I won't get in anymore details...but does anyone know how I can reduce this bloating? And why my kidneys hurt despite that I am drinking SO MUCH water?

Thanks

[Res]

Hi Curlygirl:

I'm so sorry you're not feeling well. I hope you feel better soon.

Coconut water and the bentonite/psyllium shake are not part of the Master Cleanse (although some of our members use this during the cleanse it's not recommended). I agree with you that they're great *off* the cleanse.

Sounds like you're going through detox to me. I recommend strictly sticking to the book.

Take care,
~Res

[curlygirl]

Thanks for the advice, Res. My gut feeling was telling me that the B&P shake was a little too strong. I've only done it twice so far and on the second time my stomach was violently growling all night!! I'm gonna lay off of them and strictly adhere to the lemonade/laxative tea/swf routine. I drank four cups of the lemonade after writing the post and my kidneys no longer hurt and my eenrgy is back. I can't quit now. I'm just going to tweak things a little and shoot for the ten days.

Thanks again!

[peanutterb]

Good plan Curly!

Res was totally right. The gas was probably from the P&B (psyllium always gives me gas).

And don't forget to save your coconut water until you're breaking the fast or after. I'm about 5 or 6 days after ending my fast and I have a glass of coconut water every morning. yum!

hope you feel better soon. Keep going strong!

[Res]

Curly: I'm so glad you decided to continue. YOU CAN DO IT!!

Love,
~Res