My girlfriend's predicament - hates syrup, SWF, lax tea...

[toiletvictorious]

Alright,

We took the laxative tea for the first time last Thursday (11.2.06) which means we're both polishing up our 3rd day. She's doing it mainly for weight loss. I'm 6' 1" @ 162lbs... I'm trying to feel better, maybe see if it helps with my carpal tunnel syndrome (I doubt it).

Well, its been a text book MC for me. The first day was the hardest. Aside from wanting to eat food, the nastiness of the SWF, and the boredom from abstaining from social eating... this is very easy for me.

My girlfriend, however, can't stand the taste of the drink. She's had only two today but lots of water. She -might- be able to drink the SWF in 10 minutes. She hates the laxative tea but she finishes it. I'm not sure she's had a real effective elimination yet and she hates talking about such things so I can't press the issue.

I asked about possibly drinking a shot of water with a teaspoon of salt and then drinking 32oz of water... I was told that was a bad idea because its the consistency of the mixture you're mainly looking for (if anyone has another opinion or personal experience, please share).

Now, I'm asking about the possibility of taking a shot of syrup and then drinking the lemon/water/cayenne mix. Anybody have an experience?

I really want her to get through this and effectively. I don't want her to be completely miserable for 10 days with no results. I'm open to any suggestions.

Also, is it safe to put as much cayenne in as you'd like?

EDIT: I wanted to mention, she has a white coated tongue... mine is still pink. Also, I don't think we're using coarse sea salt... please advise

[mtmouse]

Now, I'm asking about the possibility of taking a shot of syrup and then drinking the lemon/water/cayenne mix. Anybody have an experience?

Yes, that's acceptable. It's also acceptable to take a shot of cayenne and then drink the lemonade. It's just the SWF that's so important in that regard.

She could also switch to organic agave nectar if she hates the taste of MS. Or molasses (but most people hate that even worse than MS, LOL).

She could also try a different brand of tea. Or put agave in the tea (I won't suggest MS!) and also have the tea in the morning instead of the SWF. Or try licorice tea (also a laxative).

The premixed SWF (if you choose to do it) and the amount of lemon juice (1 oz, at least 6 times a day) are non-negotiable. The rest can be done to taste.

Hope you can find a solution! It definitely is worth it.

[ilovelemon]

I started using the Republic of Tea's "Get it Going" about 3 days in to my cleanse and I noticed a big difference in my BM. I could almost feel it working on the first sip - and it tastes great too! It has Senna and Licorice and I put just a swirl of MS in for slight sweetness, it's good - highly suggest it!

[toiletvictorious]

Thank you. That's indispensable information for the two of us.

I'll keep that in mind, lemon. We've been using smooth move... no cramps. Doesn't seem that powerful, I guess.

[bayareababe]

I started using the Republic of Tea's "Get it Going" about 3 days in to my cleanse and I noticed a big difference in my BM. I could almost feel it working on the first sip - and it tastes great too! It has Senna and Licorice and I put just a swirl of MS in for slight sweetness, it's good - highly suggest it!

where can you find that tea?

thanks!

[ilovelemon]

I got the tea at a place called FoodSource - it's not really a health food store, more like a gourmet health food store, and it wasn't cheap, but it does the job. I live in Delaware but I think there are a few in PA too....I'm sure if you look around in health food stores they will have it. In comes in a tin cylinder can.

Good luck!