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

[cd2318]

Ending up day 7. I am going for 10 days. Tomorrow I am going to a hotspriings for a mineral bath and herbal wrap. That will be so nice. Fasttrackgirl.

Fasttrackgirl:We are on the same track - so today is Day [B]8[B]for both of us! Man, I wish I had thought to go for a mineral bath and herbal wrap - that sounds wonderful.

I am going to go get a massage as a treat to myself after my 10 days is up, though. Looking forward to it!

[cindyg]

First time MC - Day 7. My husband and I have been on this 7 days now, and really have not had a "good" day yet. We've both had severe lower back pain Days 3-6, my husband is still experiencing it today including down into his legs.

We're seriously thinking of ending on Day 7. We've read that max benefits have been achieved by 7, 14, 21 days. Is there any real benefit by staying on an additional 3 days?

P.S. Thanks for the BB - it's helped to see what others are experiencing!

[Georgejr]

GJ: Wow, you sure set a goal for yourself, didn't you? I hope you are pleased with how you look! Special occasion for the specific date and specific number of pounds you wanted to lose?

thanx for the compliment after i finished the fast i am now 5'10" & 168 lbs

[Georgejr]

That is awesome. congratulations! You are an ispiration.

thanx for the compliment

[southernbelle]

Hi All: This is day 1 of MC for me (1st time) and I am excited. I am amazed that I don't feel hungry at all. How much mint tea can you drink or should that be in moderation? I am starting at 167 (I am 5'7) and would like to get to 145. My challenge is that I am a mother of three and am still preparing food for them. Wish me luck/strength and I will keep you all posted on how it is going!

[psstt]

can anyone tell me how long it takes for the tounge to clear up if I stop the fast prior to it being totally clear?

thanks

[alicein1land]

In addition, perhaps you should take 4 aspirins for the headaches, I also had headaches periodically during my last fast but 4 aspirins cleared mine up soon after they appeared.

According to Burroughs and Peter, taking aspirin during the MC is a NO NO! If you are on prescription meds for medical reasons, like hypertension, diabetes, etc, you can and should take those meds. However, OTC (over-the-counter) meds are verboten!

[alicein1land]

psstt: Congrats on completing your cleanse! Woo hoo!!! As far as the number of days, since you went 10 days, 3 days is generally sufficient. See how you feel once you start eating solids again. Also, check out the thread "After the Cleanse", it has some great advice!

fasttrackgirl: Search on colonics on this board, as I know there has been numerous discussions. Some people feel that colonics are unnecessary because the MC does much the same thing. Others feel that they are OK.

themama: There is no time limit on how fast or slow you should drink your SWF. Ten minutes is fine! I prefer to get it down as fast as possible, because I don't like drinking it and I usually don't have a lot of time to wait for it to work (faster in, faster out, is the way it works for me!).

sdobens: Welcome to the MC board! You will find lots of support here so check in regularly. It really helps! And best of luck w/ your cleanse!

Cinderlyn: Congrats on getting through Day 7. Staying busy is the best way to "stay out of trouble" food-wise! Hope today goes as well.

[alicein1land]

cindyg: 10 days is the recommended minimum! Sounds like both you and your husband had some serious detoxing going on! I would stick it out. One of the detox symptoms that can occur is pain from old injuries. I don't know if either of you have had back problems before, but perhaps that is part of it. Plus, detox works in different ways for different people.

For your husband, have him try alternating ice and moist heat (15-20 min) and see if it helps. Also, if he is able to, have him get in a bathtub of warm water and Epsom salts! That may help tremendously!

One other thing about detox; it isn't set in stone that you will have major detox on Days 7,14, and 21. That is different for everyone. You definitely want to stay on as long as 10. Good luck to both of you!

southernbelle: Welcome to the boards; you will find a lot of support here! And best of luck w/ your cleanse and w/ your kids!

[cd2318]

Day 8:

Well, my fellow cleansers, I've got to tell you that after yesterday's feeling so fabulous all day long, today I feel like I've been run over by a truck!
Slept well all night and everything.

I did another castor oil pack over my abdominal area, and so my intestinal tract feels better, but I just feel blah..........

I'm going to go give myself an ion footspa treatment and see how I feel after that.