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

[peanutterb]

GaGirl79
cravings are a major detox symptom. as long as you're having enough lemonades and you know it's not real hunger, remember you can get through this.
this is perfectly normal. our relationship to food is very mental. it can be even viewed as an addiction and you're going thru withdrawal right now.
cold sweats, shaking, crying it'll pass. don't let it get you down.
you are stronger than that. you can do it.
you can eat all you want next week. but right now you set out to do something and you've got something to prove to yourself and I believe you can do it, you just need to believe it too and make it happen.

[Gagirl79]

GaGirl79
cravings are a major detox symptom. as long as you're having enough lemonades and you know it's not real hunger, remember you can get through this.
this is perfectly normal. our relationship to food is very mental. it can be even viewed as an addiction and you're going thru withdrawal right now.
cold sweats, shaking, crying it'll pass. don't let it get you down.
you are stronger than that. you can do it.
you can eat all you want next week. but right now you set out to do something and you've got something to prove to yourself and I believe you can do it, you just need to believe it too and make it happen.

Thanks for the pep talk. You are absolutely right...I use to use food as comfort and going 8 days without it has done a number on me, mentally. Of course, since I am nearing my cycle, the hormones probably aren't helping with the cravings either LOL.

Looking forward to having that veggie soup and some solid foods!

[Supercleanser]

GaGirl79: I remember one day on my first cleanse (I craved constantly), I stopped at a red light next to an Italian Restaurant. The smell of cooking garlic wafted into my window, and I swear I almost fainted. And then I cried. Literally. Why not go the the XXX rated "What are you craving" thread and list every single thing you want to eat - at least the top ten or so. Sometimes just doing that makes me feel better. Something about naming it in writing gets it out of my head, at least for a while, and lets the cravings know who's boss.
You WILL get through this. And you will be sooooooooooooo happy that you did! Promise!!!

[LadyDiPA]

Hello Fellow Cleansers,

I am so computer savvy that I was in the middle of of writing a post and I lost it....don't know what happened. So here we go again.

I am on day 12 of MC1 and I am still feeling great, however, I am a wee bit disappointed b/c for the past four mornings when I stepped on the scale it gave me the same number. I am stagnant on the weight loss, but I do want to see this thing through for at least another 3 days of fast. How much additional water should I be drinking anyway? I am not too good at the water thing. Although I have not lost any additional weight I did go to my kickboxing class this morning and did an additional 20 min on the eliptical machine. I was feeling energized after all that so I vacumed the upstairs and had intended to clean the bathroom, but right now my energy is waining so the bathroom is going to have to wait for another day.

Anyway I was reading the Thread for newbies last night and I realized that I was doing a few things wrong. I was only using the spring water to make the lemonade and using tap water for the tea and the SWF. Also, I make my lemonade in bulk and add the pepper when I am about to drink it. From what I read...making a glass at a time will provide the best results! Have i been sabataging myself?

Wll on to day 14 with vigger and grace.

SW 185
CW 173.5
GW 135

[happyhappyjoyjoy]

HI YALL!!

HAPPY HERE!!! How are all of my mentors and freinds doing today? I am doing great post cleanse and I am continueing to lose weight even though I am not sticking to the mind set I had when I completed the MC. I have been reading recent posts and I thought Id stop in and give some enlightenment to all you folks out there thinking the worst right now.

((((((((OSALAZAR))))))) HUGS TO YOU!! You should be so proud of yourself already for being on day 5. It is all downhill from here. You are experincing toxins! just try to put that into perspective and it will see you thru. MC is a wonderful rollercoaster. Ups downs and all arounds. But the end result is what you will be reaping the benefits for long after you are done. It totally changed my perspective of food and what I really really need rather than what I want. I went through all of the emotions same as you. You are surrounded by folks dealing with the same. and by being here you are also surrounded by some veterans of the cleanse and they are true, living symbols of what this can do for you. I have just completed my first cleanse last week and I can say It will get better! And you are not a loser..You are a winner! look at you! you made the first step for YOU! that is amazing and sooo beautiful! keep smiling and keep cleansing! Oh and BTW, You are not starving yourself. You are putting more nourishment into your body than anyone out there is going to think. I have a past history of anorexia, which in turn has made me severely anemic, I have been struggling with the lethargy and the bruises and all that gunk for 10 years. since the cleanse, My doc is absoultly astonished on my tests. My tests came back and I am clear! So far everything are at the right levels. Which is odd for me. My tests never alllll came back with positive results, I am usually lacking this or that! So, keep chugging dear. And if you wanna vent, vent. That what all these good folks are here for. Sharing and comparing notes! its what keeps this room alive!

((((((((((GAGIRL79)))))))))) Hugs to you II ! You wanna know a trick that worked for me.. When Id pass them places up driving down the road.. Id think of how nice it was to be able to stop in an eat some of that stuff...I made it a point to stop in the restaurants and take a BIGGG WHIFFF and it helped me fight the demons of cravings. I have stuck my head in a many pots of roast beef and chicken and dumplins during my cleanse. Just for a whiff. And It made me stronger! Try it and see.. You may get lots of strange looks from the folks cooking them but they look at me funny usually anyways. hahha!!!!

((((((((((IRHX)))))))))))) WOW YOU ARE MY HERO! I can sooo believe that you are here your determination is soooooooooo awesome..I want some of that on my next cleanse!

((((((((((((PEANUTT))))))))))) MY MENTOR!! THANK YOU AGAIN!!!! I hope to see you here in July!

((((((((((((((SUPERBOOBIES))))))) HAHA just had to say that! My boobs are not there before during and after cleanse. My family is so full of them bouncy babys and i stand out at the family reunions. I have thought a million times to go get me some. Instead I give to charities.

(((((((((((((((EVERYONE ELSE))))))) Keep going! I am so proud to see all yall here. I really miss being home and being in here every waking hour struggleing with the glorious rigors of the cleanse. Keep Chugging and it will be AOK!

[mLaurie]

This is my first day and my first day doing the MC. I do not like the taste of the MS. Do I have to have it? I'm not hungry.

The SWF went fine this morning. I thought it was going to be a lot worse than it was. But, the salt I used didn't say non-iodized. What will happen to me?

I got a juicer and it sure works well. I got 6 ounces out of 2 lemons. I made 6 8 ounce cups and put them in a bottle. I haven't drank half of it yet.

Here's a tip, don't eat 4 red vines the night before you start. The morning SWF is all red!

Thanks!
Laurie

[MrsFocht]

Day 7. Not feeling great, but not feeling horrible. I woke up this morning and had bm's even before I took my tea. I am so sensitive to the tea I switch it off and do tea one morning, salt water the next. Anyway, Hubby and I had to go doing some running around this morning and while we were out we thought we would get our hair cut. I wanted to try something new, and look extra good on our anniversary, but I knew once I walked in and saw the hairstylist that they weren't going to be of much help. I usally have my hair cut like this

I have the sides angled towards my face and the back super short, well the lady today, even though I told her the right way to cut it, took like an inch, almost an inch and a half off the sides and cut it straight across!!! I am so depressed all I want to do it go to Taco Bell and order one of everything. I have been trying to choke down the lemonade, but I am just so depressed and crabby and I dont even want to come out from under the covers Any suggestions on my hair and/or happy thoughts would be appreciated. Sorry its off topic, just needed to vent to someone and you guys are a super support system for me right now
Thank you everyone

[aaalllen]

butters is confusing me... all the way to new york for speed dating when you have a bf at home... naughty naughty!

[laura1814]

Hi, all. I just started my second MC; my first was back in July of 06. I am doing things a little differently this time and really looking forward to detoxing!

osalazar, hang in there! You are detoxing! It ain't pretty!

Mrs. Focht, emotional upheaval is part of the cleanse. Little things seem disproportionately huge. If you are still upset about it on Monday, go back to the salon and tell them so. They should try to fix it for you without charging you again. But overall I would say: let it go. The cleanse is about letting go! You can do it!

Laura

[Supercleanser]

happyhappyjoyjoy: HI!!!!! I miss you!! And isn't it just like you to come back and visit us with such a happy happy joyous message! So glad you're doing well. You're a peach!! (mmmmmm)

MrsFocht: Your hair will grow out, and some even say that their hair grows faster and healthier from the cleanse. Could you get even more fierce and get it cut even shorter in the back? Don't fret! You're doing awesome!

aaaalllleeeennnn an excellent point! Butters? what do you have to say for yourself? And p.s. - God help whoever's on the other end of your speed dates, their heads will be spinning

Welcome back Laura1814! Excellent time for a Spring cleaning!!

That's what I'm doing to my house today. How about this day New Yorkers? Isn't it unbelievably beautiful?!?!?!