October Cleansers: Post here!

[Chic]

Good morning all,

My name is Chic. I'm 22 years old as of the 25th of September. I've tried this fast previously but it didn't work out so well. I admit, I was weak.

I'm a full time mother, student and employee of an Insurance company and because of my schedule, I've ate fast food everyday for the past 6 weeks! I'm 158 lbs and I'm 5'6. I feel completely unhealthy and I want to make some changes.

I'm starting this fast today. (I haven't bought the ingredients yet though) I have some questions though...

1. I'm currently sipping the detox tea. Is it more beneficial to "chuge" it rather than "sip" it?

2. Has anyone ever done a fast with just water? How did that work out?

3. What is your best advice to a newbie that works nine hour days, goes to school until 10:00 at night and has a three year old son?

I'm going to attempt this until October 13th.

Please help.

[SIGURDSSON]

October 2- Day 1

I've done maybe 6 short MCs, lasting about 4-7 days each.
well, today I start again. I want to reach the full 10 this time.
I've tried before and just couldn't make it.
I have so much respect for those of you that do.
Please tell me your secrets!!! Help me!! please!
thanks

[SIGURDSSON]

I have a four-year-old.
and it's hard. I think that's a big reason I couldn't make it.
It's just hard making them food and not partaking!
let's share ideas and support each other.

[Chic]

I have a four-year-old.
and it's hard. I think that's a big reason I couldn't make it.
It's just hard making them food and not partaking!
let's share ideas and support each other.

Good idea!

whew!

Glad I'm not alone on this!!

[nubiess]

I couldn't sleep last night I stayed up until 3AM. While watching celebreality tv I drank my lax tea at 11 pm. I am praying for deliverance from my guilty pleasures tv especially reality TV. At 2:30 AM I made a pitcher of lemonade at I thought I was going to wake my family with the juicer going but it was safe.
I woke up to cramping at 8 AM but no BM. I was supposed to get my car service this morning but got scared that I was going to make a bm on the bus so I rescheduled for Wed. Since nothing happened and the book says ldrink lax tea morning and night I drank another cup and boom. I have been running back and forth ever since. at about 10:30 I started to drink my lemon drink. i don't go to work until noon thank god. But I hope I stop going to the bathroom soon bc once I get to work I have 2 meetings back to back.

I was in the bathroom wondering is the water bill going to go up if so my father is going flip. It sucks living at home again.

Nubiess

[carefree]

THis is my first cleanse and, like some of you I am a bit apprehensive. I really want to stay on until day 10 to feel the benefits that you all describe but I am a bit skeptical. I can handle the lemonade, in fact I kind of like it, and the SWF as much as I hate the taste I can manage toget 28 oz. down. SO far (I am starting DAY 2) everything seems to be going as expected. however, I have a few concerns:

Does the SWF really only keep you active for the first hour? I am afraid to plan any events and leave the house. WHat if it starts to act up and I am in the car, or at work?

I am also feeling very dizzy and light headed. I have not discontinued my zoloft but have reduced the amount. Is this a side effect of the medication or the cleanse?

LAstly, how horrible is horrible. I hear lots of stories about day 2,3 and 7 beign the worst. What does that mean. Will I be able to function onthose days or will I have to callinsick??

[Yaya]

Good morning all,

My name is Chic. I'm 22 years old as of the 25th of September. I've tried this fast previously but it didn't work out so well. I admit, I was weak.

I'm a full time mother, student and employee of an Insurance company and because of my schedule, I've ate fast food everyday for the past 6 weeks! I'm 158 lbs and I'm 5'6. I feel completely unhealthy and I want to make some changes.

I'm starting this fast today. (I haven't bought the ingredients yet though) I have some questions though...

1. I'm currently sipping the detox tea. Is it more beneficial to "chuge" it rather than "sip" it?

2. Has anyone ever done a fast with just water? How did that work out?

3. What is your best advice to a newbie that works nine hour days, goes to school until 10:00 at night and has a three year old son?

I'm going to attempt this until October 13th.

Please help.

Hi, Chick

I have an experience fasting on only water, and it is VERY difficult if you have to go to work and take care of kids etc. I was VERY weak, and I lasted for 7 days, but I felt like my body wanted only one thing - bed, rest and occasional strolls along the lake.
So, I am trying this one because it has at least those 500 calories, and some vitamins and minerals, so hopefully it will be a little easier.
I would not advise you water fasting until you can devote that time to you and you your body only (which is for most of us not realistic)

[Kenny]

I started last night with the tea. The color wasnt very pleasant, but it wasnt bad at all. I just woke up now and did the SWF, which was very hard but I managed to get the full quart down. I dont think I'm gonna be able to do the SWF every morning, I'll probably have to switch off with the tea. So far, no BM.

[Yaya]

Ok, I started my MS with and adventure - I drank the salted water and...threw it up within 30 mins!It seems like my body did not like this salted concoction at all. Now I am guessing i will be on my senna tea, which works for me, but I am just curious why the salt thing did not work...Hmmm...

[Chic]

Ok, I started my MS with and adventure - I drank the salted water and...threw it up within 30 mins!It seems like my body did not like this salted concoction at all. Now I am guessing i will be on my senna tea, which works for me, but I am just curious why the salt thing did not work...Hmmm...

Wow, that's what I'm afraid off... I throw up very easily.