What day are you on and How are you doing: General Check in

[Kellster25]

I am so glad I checked this out before I went to bed.

I am on Day 8 and am cracking up right now because I too, had mega-hiccups on and off yesterday (my day 7) and this morning too. I never really thought too much of it, but it did get annoying. Interesting that someone else had the same effect!

Also, I have had terrifying dreams where I forget I'm on MC and eat too, only to wake up in relief when I realize I haven't blown it. I dreamed about crackers, and a pastrami sandwich, which is weird because I don't even like pastrami.

I am 10 lbs down and feeling good. Definitely anxious to return to the land of the chewing...

By the way, after making limeade, I will NEVER go back to lemonade again.

Good luck y'all!

Kellie

[Lahontani]

Holy Crap! This thread was on page 2 when I last looked - and that was yesterday! Is it January? Deja Vu? Yikes!

Congratulations Res!

I worked in a gym for 10 years. March was always a big month because everyone who made New Year's Resolutions to lose weight finally gets around to joining a gym two months later.

[Lahontani]

[B]

The first time I did the cleanse and went to the farmer's market and bought 40 lemons the lady behind me asked what I was doing? I told her I was opening a lemonade stand.

You know you're a lemonhead when...you go into 7-11 late at night and see baskets of lemons and limes by the front check out counter....and assume they are for desperate Master Cleansers!
(My son had to tell me they are really for alcoholic beverages)

[Lahontani]

This morning was my first swf. Instead of mixing the salt with that much water I put the salt in 8oz of water then chugged it in about 4 different drinks. Oh what a nasty taste that was.But I was able to get it down easier then i would have with all the water tasting salty. I then drank the rest of the water to make it 32oz. After about an hour my efforts were rewarded.

Hi cubbie -

I am wondering if your eliminations were more diarrhea-like or true butt-pee.

HOW'S THAT FOR A QUESTION I NEVER THOUGHT I'D ASK !!!

Because the formula for the SWF is supposed to simulate the salinity of blood. That way, it just passes through you and does not get separated into water and salt and get processed that way. It seems to me that if you take them separately, they will not combine in your stomach to the right consistency, but instead continue to separate and thus never give you the true Salt Water Flush effect. Some people have to adjust the amount of salt slightly to get it to match their own blood. Personally, I need just a little more than 2 flat teaspoons.

When you take the SWF correctly, it all comes out from one end, and almost pure liquid. Most people see dissolved solids and/or a few "flakes" in it. You should not have any urine from taking the SWF. Is that how it worked for you?

If not, trying looking up the SWF thread for different strategies people have used to try to get it down.

Happy cleansing!

[Lahontani]

what happens if the SWF gives you a stomach ache and makes you feel nauscious? eliminated the SW from the fast altogether. Are any of these valid options? P.S. Day 2 begins!

Don't eliminate the SWF altogether! It's very important and better than the tea for getting you cleaned out.

You could try alternating the tea and the SWF every other morning (with the tea at night as usual). Trying different strategies on the SWF thread might help you get and keep it down. I've seen several people say that the SWF made them nauseous at first, but they got used to it. Nausea may just be a detox symptom that's immediately obvious. You might also try using a little less salt. (You used 2 tsp., right, NOT 2 TBSP.? I've sometimes goofed because I have a measuring spoon that doubles as a 1 tsp and a 1-1/2 tsp. There is a line that shows the cut off mark for the lower measure)

[Lahontani]

Hi all,
I am new to the site and am doing the Master Cleanse starting Friday March 30. I'll be reading frequently over the next few days to get some help and tips.
I am supposed to donate blood on the following Monday. Do you think I should hold off on the blood donation due to the MC?

One person a few weeks back had blood work done while on the cleanse and the results were that she had a high level of ---was it toxins or parasites ---
in her blood. That was on the legendary lost thread... Either way, it showed that the cleanse was working to remove bad stuff via the circulatory system as well as the digestive system. But I wouldn't want to receive donated blood full of either toxins OR parasites...maybe that's just me...

[Lahontani]

Has anyone tried the molassas instead and might it taste better? Can you use molasses one day and maple syrup another day? Also: How often can you have herbal mint tea? I haven't used it yet but if I like it and if it is ok to use, I'd drink it 3 times a day. What do you think?
It sounds like I'm doing a lot of complainiing and I'm really not. I'm determined to do this very healthy thing for me - right through the 10 day period.
Thanks for being so concerned about healing the world!

I haven't tried molasses, but another option is agave nectar. They have two "grades": amber and light. The amber is more flavorful. My first cleanse I tried a different combination each day until I found what I liked best - lemon, lemon/lime, lime, m.s., agave. It keeps you going on the tough days, thinking that tomorrow's combo may be better.

I've never seen a maximum on the peppermint tea. It is supposed to be peppermint not "herbal mint". Stash is a good brand for pure peppermint. A medley style tea might have other herbs in it. The reason we can only drink peppermint instead of any pure herbal tea is that mint is an herb used to help digestion. Other herbs have different effects on various parts of the body, which would detract energy away from the detox effort.

[Lahontani]

Just finished my 48 hour start. Day 2 is one of the toughest, eh? I don't think so, not for me. If the rest of the days are going to be like this, then it will be way too easy. No lemon/maple/cayenne yesterday but I drank them all day today. Spent the day in the bathroom getting rid of all the fluids, but no hunger, no headaches, no real issues at all. Plenty of elimination of all sorts, so let's see what tomorrow is like.

If you had no lemon, maple, or cayenne yesterday then you were not on the cleanse. It sounds like you did a water fast, maybe accompanied by senna tea and SWF. This is a cleanse in itself, but not the Master Cleanse. The MC isn't just about not eating food, it's also about eating the right ingredients to detoxify your body. Start counting the cleanse from the day you started with the lemonade. (or limeade)

Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings. Please don't shoot the messenger.

[Lahontani]

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I have had two dreams of accidently eating a small piece of food because I 'forgot' I was on the cleanse. Oi. Thank you for all the positive posts and encouragement on this board!!

Love it: "Oi." We need a smily for "Oi." It may be the most commonly shared sentiment while on the cleanse...

[Lahontani]

Greetings All!!! I am proud to report that I have successfully completed Day #4!! I had so much energy today that I pulled weeds, mowed my grass, weed-whipped my yard, cleaned out my water garden, and planted (2) 10 gallon rhododendrons!! So far, so good!!

Please come trade me....I'll mow your grass and pull your weeds if you'll shovel my snow....I miss spring...it was SOOO close.

P.S. Congrats on day 4!!