2010: What day are you on and how are you doing?

[mctipton]

Hi everyone!

Today is Day 2 for me and I'm feeling great. This is my first MC and I must say I'm doing A LOT better than I thought I would. A friend of mine did the MC a few times and just finished 12 days, and she totally turned me on to it immediately. After explaining it to me, I went out the next day and purchased the book. I'm really surprised with how much energy I have. I received a lot of negative feedback when I told a few of my co-workers I was going to do this. Looking back now, I should not have said anything and just done it. I'm hoping I can make it to Day 10. I tend to have very good willpower with most everything I put my mind to, so I'm guessing I shouldn't have a problem sticking to it.

Anyway...I just wanted to introduce myself. Happy fasting everyone!

[Res]

Hi everyone!

Today is Day 2 for me and I'm feeling great. This is my first MC and I must say I'm doing A LOT better than I thought I would. A friend of mine did the MC a few times and just finished 12 days, and she totally turned me on to it immediately. After explaining it to me, I went out the next day and purchased the book. I'm really surprised with how much energy I have. I received a lot of negative feedback when I told a few of my co-workers I was going to do this. Looking back now, I should not have said anything and just done it. I'm hoping I can make it to Day 10. I tend to have very good willpower with most everything I put my mind to, so I'm guessing I shouldn't have a problem sticking to it.

Anyway...I just wanted to introduce myself. Happy fasting everyone!

Hi and Welcome Aboard!

Yeah, one of the first things we tell you is "don't tell anyone you're cleansing". People who have not done the cleanse do not have a clue. They mean well but the negativity they create is not welcome. So, do your best and get through the 10 days (cuz I know you can ) and then next time, shhhh, mums the word.

The key is as you said, make up your mind and just do it. I'm good at that too and just seeing you say that tells me you've got it in the bag. Set a goal and go for it - don't look back, there's no need. Keep in mind this is "detox" and it ain't purdy, but don't anticipate the bad days because you could be one of the ones who doesn't have any.

We're glad you're here.

[homed7]

Hi everbody
Today is being a long day for me.Day 13 and for the first time i felt hungry.....now im thinking about
food.....well i just had a cup of lemonade,feel better and strong .
Im going to continue with the MC. The powe is in your mind and if you feel good why not

[Kat22]

Day 4 of MC
Greetings everyone I am on my 4th day of the MC, yesterday..Day 3 was terrible, I was hungry all day long, drinking the lemonade was very diffiuclt becasue I felt if I drink one more glass I'm going to threw it up. I didn't feel bad, just so freaking hungry!!

Today, I woke up feeling better, wasn't as hungry and made my lemonade, all day long I have been drinking it, and with little or no hunger pangs. I actually think I've drank too much, but I'm a Massage
Therapist and I wanted to make sure I had enough energy to last all day.

Can you drink too much lemonade? Oh let me just say before I forget, Thank you,Thank you, Thank you to everyone for sharing your experiences, I have learned a great deal, and feel confident on my continued jorney.

[banhas]

Day 4 of MC
Greetings everyone I am on my 4th day of the MC, yesterday..Day 3 was terrible, I was hungry all day long, drinking the lemonade was very diffiuclt becasue I felt if I drink one more glass I'm going to threw it up. I didn't feel bad, just so freaking hungry!!

Today, I woke up feeling better, wasn't as hungry and made my lemonade, all day long I have been drinking it, and with little or no hunger pangs. I actually think I've drank too much, but I'm a Massage
Therapist and I wanted to make sure I had enough energy to last all day.

Can you drink too much lemonade? Oh let me just say before I forget, Thank you,Thank you, Thank you to everyone for sharing your experiences, I have learned a great deal, and feel confident on my continued jorney.

Kat,

I'm glad you're feeling better. I can't emphasize - it does get better. I just finished with my 6th day & just drank the tea. Food today was either an after thought or just a laughing matter. Two days ago, I felt exactly as you did. This is my second cleanse, and I forgot how hard the first few days can be. Best of luck.

[staypositive]

I'm at day -5 for my first MC. Have read both books twice - bought some of the supplies - and even tried a "lemonade" to see what it tastes like (DIVINE!). I've read a lot on this forum- so much here, but definitely read the "newbies" thread.

Day 1 for me will be this Friday - I'll be off work and have the weekend to ease into it!

So much support here - glad I found this site!

One question - I have well water, no fluoide, chlorine. My water is very hard (limestone) - cold water is not softened, but hot water goes through a water softener. Buying is not a big deal, just wondering if my own well would be ok? Use softened or hard?

Thanks, SP

[adawn42]

It's the morning of day 9 and looks like another beautiful, sunny day.

I'm feeling pretty good, except for some reason yesterday's SWF didn't work and now I'm retaining water. I don't think I did anything different - I must have measured the salt wrong without realizing. I also didn't drink enough in general yesterday - it's easier when I'm working and take my lemonade with me already prepared. When I make them one at a time it's harder to keep up with it.

Will definitely be paying attention to my intake today!

Ang.

[goalsz8]

Hi All,

Thanks everyone for the support and encouragement. I am an emotional eater so being down on myself could really have disastrous consequences. I have a much brighter outlook today and you are all an inspiration. I kept up on my lemonades yesterday and it really made a difference.

She Evolves, don't let one person get you down. They apparently have their own problems and are just taking it out on the brightest shining light they encounter. You have done an amazing thing, be proud of yourself and don't let other people to you. I do think the fasting makes us more vulnerable to emotions good and bad. Makes us more sensitive and we should probably keep that in mind.

Keep on squeezing, Jenni

[AllieK]

Hey y'all~

Day 9 here for me and I am looking ahead to the post cleanse period of easing back in. I am stepping up the level of raw foods in my diet this go around and have been reading and researching everything I can in anticipation.

Rough morning missing my dad. And I didn't drink enough water yesterday so will endeavor to get more down. It is easier to be mindful of the water when I am at work.

Keep up the good work all!

[mctipton]

Hi....Ok....so I'm just finishing Day 3 of my first MC. Overall I feel great. I have not had any hunger pains at all, just the occassional craving (and that's with two small girls and having to make them food all weekend long!). Can't believe I made it through!

I do have one question though, as I'm a newbie. Is it normal to be having anywhere from 6 to 8 watery bowel movements a day? I didn't do the SWF on the morning of Day 1 b/c I woke up late and had to get to work. I did the Smooth Move tea that evening, then did the SWF in the a.m. on Day 2 and the lax tea that evening as well. I was woken up this morning by pretty bad cramps and had about 6 watery BM's in a span of about 3 hours! Needless to say I was feeling pretty crapy (no pun intended haha) so I did not do the SWF in the a.m. today, but I'm feeling okay now and haven't had a BM in about 8 hours. I decided I would do a SWF instead of the tea tonight b/c I have to get up for work in the a.m. and don't want to be doubled over in pain.

Is it okay that I did the SWF at night instead of the tea? Is that going to mess everything up? I welcome any advice!!