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

[NewDirection]

I'm in really grouchy mode but wanted to pop in for a moment to say I've ended day 6 and still going strong.

I've seen many times day 7 is one of the worst days, but I've also seen that some people say day 6 is. I'm really hoping this is the case for me because today was pretty awful. I don't think I'll survive tomorrow if it's a worse day then today.

I had a shocking amount of waste in my eliminations this morning - which was exciting - but it went on for 4 hours, and into work, which was not so much . I had a temporary, but very painful headache (thirty or so minutes) three times today and for the life of me couldn't figure out why. I had all sorts of pinches and twinges in my reproductive organs today and by the time of the month I shouldn't be feeling anything.

The hardest thing to deal with today was my attitude. I have been so postitive and happy and motivated the past few days - and today I had a terrible attitude and was very short tempered and snappy. I definately felt the need to "just chew something." I had to actually COOK dinner tonight for my family - and I was mad about it. Ha ha ha.

Still feeling great about the cleanse. I bought the original Master Cleanser book yesterday after finishing Peters for the second time and am enjoying getting some new information.

Wish me luck on day 7. I'm nervous at best.

-ND

[bry]

I have gone to the bathroom so much today, my bottom is raw and very sore. I put some salve on it which helped for 10 min. until I had to use the potty again. Most of them have been dark today and the last few seemed reddish, like maybe blood. This is the end of Day 3, and I felt great except for being on the toilet the majority of the day. Thank goodness I didn't have to work today.

Has anyone else had an experience like this? Is this normal? Well here we go again. Potty break.

bry

[cee3peeoh]

I have gone to the bathroom so much today, my bottom is raw and very sore. I put some salve on it which helped for 10 min. until I had to use the potty again. Most of them have been dark today and the last few seemed reddish, like maybe blood. This is the end of Day 3, and I felt great except for being on the toilet the majority of the day. Thank goodness I didn't have to work today.

Has anyone else had an experience like this? Is this normal? Well here we go again. Potty break.

bry

Hi Bry, I had this same problem on my second cleanse. I actually went out and purchased some baby ointment . I realized that the reason I was having problems was I misread the amount of salt to add to the water, thus the burning. Are you using 2 tsp. or 2 Tbsp.? The other thing that helped me was to stop the SWF for a few days and double up on the lax; one in the evening and then another in the morning. That gave my butt some time to heal. Lastly, I had to make sure that I paced my drinking of the SWF and drink lots of water between each drinking round....i.e., if I drank 6 oz. the first round, I'd follow it up with say 8 oz. of water, so on and so on and so on....until I was completely finished with the SWF. It helped to dilute the salt and kept me flushed. It also helped with me not getting swollen ankles or hands because I was retaining too much fluids.

I hope this helps. But just so you know, I feel you. I've definitely been there. We now know how a baby feels.

Cee

[bry]

I skipped the SWF today as I was running out of water, so used the lax tea this am. The SWF was doing great on day 1 & 2. Hopefully tomorrow will be different. The bloody stools is making me wonder if I'm using too much cayenne. I am pretty liberal with it, and it's supposed to dilate the vessels I think. Well I won't fret over it. Thank you for your response.

bry

[Ashley_C]

Hmm, I keep wanting to say I'm a day further along than I am. Today was day 7 for my husband and me. It wasn't nearly as bad as the first few days, but there were definitely elements of detox going on... headaches mostly. The suggestion of getting a massage on day 7 is a GOOD idea! Too bad I was in class all day.

I can smell everything! I try to smell all the places as I drive by, lol. The only bad thing is today I could smell this guy in front of me in class, he didn't look dirty or sweaty, but PU! He was so stinky!

I'm not entirely sure how much longer I'm going to stay on this. Hubby is done on day 10. My sister-in-law is going to start sometime so I may stay on to support her if she thinks that will help. I have also only lost 1 lb after the 2nd day. So, that's been discouraging. Part of me just thinks I should keep going until I see some more results on the scale.

Best wishes everyone; STAY STRONG!

[amy_shortbutlong]

Ashley -
I had the same problem my first 3 days of both cleanses. It was discouraging to only lose a pound after not eating for 4 days!!! I quit my first cleanse after 4 days, in a weak moment, because I felt like it wasn't worth it. I have to tell you though... I regretted it. I kept thinking how good I had felt most of the time on the cleanse - despite the lack of weight loss. So here I am again and it feels like I am in the same boat. Luckily my motives are a bit different so I can see the big picture, but...

I started drinking earlier in the morning and making sure I drink some EVERY time I feel hungry. I also have made sure I drink more water by itself. Finally at the half way point, my weight is catching up with the cleanse better. It is only 3 pounds in 4 days, but it is a start and definately enough to keep me headed to that 10 day point and hopefully further. I think some people lose their weight earlier and some lose it later in the cleanse. But either way, here to being less toxic!!! *LA glass clink*

Keep on juicin' everyone!!!

[bironic]

I'm winding down day 13 and I'm starting to experience some burning eliminations again. I haven't had those since the 3rd or 4th day of the fast. I'm also beginning to have some unusual things come out. Gross, I know. In a way I'm encouraged by this as it seems my body is entering a different phase of the detox process and eliminating some deeper junk. The last 2 days have been rough but I'm feeling inspired to keep going.

[Giga]

Hello All, this is the morning of day 3. I am feeling very tired and worn out. I am having trouble drinking all of the fluids. Yesterday i drank 3/4 of the SW and only 32 oz of the lemonade. I don't feel hungry but I feel like I want to eat. I also quit taking an antidepressant and now cry at the drop of a hat. I know day 2 and 3 are supposed to be hard.....hope I can get through this to the good days.

[sopheetsa]

Hang in there all San Diego and Southern Ca Cleansers. Check in please if you can and let us know if you're OK. I'm down here too - fires are raging and work is very short staffed. We care about you.

Love,
~Res

Please help each other today if you can Lemonheads. I'm not going to have much time to visit the board today.

Dear Res:

I'm thinking about you and everyone else in the San Diego/ Southern California area. God Bless-- and check in with us when you can to let us know you are ok.

PLEASE KNOW THAT WE ALL CARE ABOUT YOU AND ARE PRAYING FOR YOU!

sending hugs and prayers your way!



love,

soph

[MissMars]

Day 9 and feelin' fine Can't wait to taste that OJ baby!

The past 3 days have been a breeze, after Day 6 everything seems easy to me. Been waking up with a lot of energy, hopping right out of bed at 6AM to drink that quart of salt water...yumm...LOL!

I have been reading a lot into raw foods and definitely going for it (at least 50% to start) after the cleanse. I am excited to get some delicious produce at the farmers market on Saturday morning.

Getting closer every minute!!

Blessings to all!

-H