finally started.....

[fantasi]

today is my first day/first time doing the MC. the salt water flush wasn't as bad as i thought. and the lemonade was actually quite tasty! i'm going to be praying all the way through this. unfortunately, the people around(friends/family) me haven't been as supportive as i would've liked. but i guess that's to be expected.
if there are any other first timers out there, i would love to hear how you're doing. i've got both books and they've been a real inspiration.

here's to better health....
cheers
shonda

[Res]

Shonda! You ROCK! You prepared by reading ahead of time, way to go.

Actually the lemonade is rather nice and the SWF "isn't" as bad as it's made out to be. Soph is a real advocate for doing it whether you like it or not and she does what she says. It needs to be done to flush the junk out of your body that the LAX tea has loosened up. I can't wait to see how you're doing at the end of Day 10.

Let us know how we can help you along the way. Keep in mind that family and friends are just concerned for you and as your round the bend to Day 10 and they see how well you feel and look it will help to "educate" them that this isn't some fad diet.

Love,
~Res

[Meg]

Hi Shonda! This is my first day and I am really hoping to make it through. I feel mentally ready and today has been fine so far. Can't say I didn't have a problem with the SWF but I am happy to hear it wasn't so bad for you! I feel fine and am not hungry - just miss the promise of food, but listening to everyone talk about that 10 day pay off motivates me in so many ways. What is your main reason for doing this?

Res - you are so great. Thank you for keeping up with all of the new people and sending out encouraging words! xo

[fantasi]

thanks res and meg! i'm so happy to see some positivity floating. btw, res is it ok to do the SWF with semi hot water? i just saw "luke warm" and i believe mine was hotter than that this morning.

good going meg! how fun, we're starting together. i wanted to do the cleanse because of several reasons. one is i've been having this crazy allergy/sinus thing going on and i don't want to go to a doctor and have him pump me full of antibiotics just to cure it. i've also noticed my skin is not at it's best. i also, in the coming year, want to go back to be being a vegetarian(no completely raw or vegan) and i wanted my system to be cleaned out. i'm also overweight and just turned 30, so my metabolism needs to be kicked into gear. i generally eat better than most and exercise often, but i know i can be more disciplined to get to where i want to be, physically and internally. so this is the beginning!

keep me posted meg on your progress. and we'll support each other as we reach our goal!!!! i'm actually aiming towards 14days.
we'll see.
cheers
shonda

[Res]

Hi You Two:

The buddy system is GREAT!

Shonda: You can vary the temperature of the water to whatever suits you. Some people like it cold, some can drink it hot like chicken soup. I just use lukewarm because it's easier to down it. So adjust it to your liking.

Meg: *smooch*

Love,
~Res

[mtmouse]

Fantasi,

I do the SWF with the hottest water I can stand. Whatever works for you in terms of temperature is fine. Some people actually like it cold. I also use Celtic sea salt, which tastes a lot better than regular non-iodized salt or even regular sea salt.