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

[dollfacegreene]

Made it through today pretty good. Debating if I should keep this up? I've lost weight and want to lose more but it sounds like I'm doing this wrong. Going to pick up the book for next time as plan to do this in January. Even though I drank the pulp, used the wrong tea and didin't poop in the evening, I feel really good and cleansed. I feel capable of making it a few moe days. Any opinions?? Happy Friday and labor day weekend.

If you feel like you can keep going, I would recommend to keep going. You can start now with the adjustments and do it by the book in January. Since you will potentially gain back a few pounds after stopping, it would be a good idea to keep going to lose a few more. Of course it is your decision, but just think how you would feel 4 or 5 days from now if you stopped now vs kept going. If regret is anywhere in there, do the opposite.

In my cleansing experiences, I also drink the pulp at times, I use Super Dieters Tea instead of Smooth Move and even now I don't poop every evening either. My detox symptoms also vary some what with each cleanse I do. Give yourself maybe 5 more days to 21 doing it the right way and be even more proud of yourself for such great commitment. Congratulations on what ever you decide to do.

[Ahuahu]

Oh, I'll be here, but more likely on the other threads. I'll pop in this one and give a look-see if I feel I can contribute anything.

May you all be blessed with a good and sweet year!

The same to you and thanks for all of your posts throughout your cleanse. 25 days- I hope I will get there someday. I'm aiming for 14, possibly 21...

Take care!

[Ahuahu]

I just finished my 5th Master Cleanse yesterday. I only went 10 days this time and that seemed enough - my tongue was pink. I ended it with a gallbladder/liver flush and it really helped. I noticed I was passing gallstones on this cleanse and went forward with the flush with my doctor's blessings and advice. He was amazed at how energetic I was. I've just started eating (vegan/organic) and somehow food takes my energy down.

I had no hunger/apetite on the entire 10 days of this cleanse. I felt as if I could have fasted on water only. Has anyone ever experienced this? I was utterly disgusted by the taste of maple syrup and I usually love it! I wasn't sure what was going on - I just kept on going drinking the minimum number of glasses of lemonade with minimal maple syrup.

I'm moving on to a vegan diet. I think sticking to a diet is far more difficult than cleansing.

Thanks for reading.

Blessings : )

I completely agree with you about sticking to a diet being more challenging than cleansing! It's much easier to justify "cheats" when you don't set boundaries. This cleanse has been easier than I thought it would be. Tomorrow is Day 7, and after that day it will be my longest cleanse to date!

Congrats on your internal cleanliness. Just curious- what sort of gallbladder/liver flush did you do?

[dollfacegreene]

I just finished my 5th Master Cleanse yesterday. I only went 10 days this time and that seemed enough - my tongue was pink. I ended it with a gallbladder/liver flush and it really helped. I noticed I was passing gallstones on this cleanse and went forward with the flush with my doctor's blessings and advice. He was amazed at how energetic I was. I've just started eating (vegan/organic) and somehow food takes my energy down.

I had no hunger/apetite on the entire 10 days of this cleanse. I felt as if I could have fasted on water only. Has anyone ever experienced this? I was utterly disgusted by the taste of maple syrup and I usually love it! I wasn't sure what was going on - I just kept on going drinking the minimum number of glasses of lemonade with minimal maple syrup.

I'm moving on to a vegan diet. I think sticking to a diet is far more difficult than cleansing.

Thanks for reading.

Blessings : )

Congratulations Lotus on reaching your goal. I am finishing day 8 of 40 and I have not felt any strong desire to eat any food either. I don't know how long it is going to last though. lol Good for you for keeping it going even though it was difficult. I am trying to solve that dilemma for myself also. When eating I have less control over my desires and it takes so much more effort than cleansing does. Now I know I am not alone. Congratulations again. BTW, do you workout also?

[Ahuahu]

Hello Lemonheads!

Today was Day 6! No issues except running around like mad today with last minute stuff made it tough to get all of my lemonade in! That was a first for me. I finished the allotment I made for work after I got home. Then realized (after a relaxing bath) that my fiance did not go to the "good" grocery store (as he said he would this morning when I saw how low my supplies were) AND he took the car to work. So I had to get dressed and head down to the yucky, pricey store to get (NON-organic) provisions. To top it off it was DUMPING rain (and not the "liquid sunshine" type of rain either) and I was wearing a tank top and flip flops. It was touch and go with the slippery sidewalk, but I prevailed. Got my stuff for another day of cleansing! The things I do for my internal organs...I hope they appreciate it!

On my second cup of lax tea tonight. Hasn't been doing anything for me lately and I'm afraid to SWF tomorrow since I will be up at 5, and then in and out of media interviews and other events for grand opening...I don't know, maybe I'll get up at 4 and try. We'll see how I feel. If the tea does the trick, I may skip it just this once.

Hope you all had a great day of cleansing!

Oh, and one other test I had today- my boss is in town and she took my management team out to lunch...to Cheeseburger in Paradise! It was not easy. Fortunately, I knew I would be violently ill if I so much as nibbled a fry- it was a good deterrent. I actually enjoyed the smells and [I]kind of[I] enjoyed watching everyone enjoy themselves...

Alright, off to bed. Big day tomorrow!!!!!

[dollfacegreene]

Oh, I'll be here, but more likely on the other threads. I'll pop in this one and give a look-see if I feel I can contribute anything.

May you all be blessed with a good and sweet year!

Congratulations Joy, hope to see you in January.

[dollfacegreene]

Morning,

Day 5 here. I think you are all so amazing that you are so dedicated and are doing the cleanse for such long periods. I am fading fast. Yesterday was very bad. My 3 day headache turned into a full blown migraine. I do have migraine medication but was afraid to take it, so I didn't. I was in bed last night at 7pm and didnt get up until 6:30 am this morning. Everything hurts me. My lower back and my hips and my knees. I don't normally have any of these pains. Is this normal? Is this detoxing? I was only able to get down 3 glasses of lemonade and one glass of water and one mint tea yesterday because of the migraine. When I woke up this morning I was going to end it. The thought of drinking salt water and more lemonade made me sick. But I got down the salt water and made my lemonade. So I am sticking with it for today. One day at a time. God give me strength to get thru cleanse. It isn't that I want to eat - honestly I have had no hunger pains or cravings. I am just in PAIN and it is going on for too long. It is inspiring to here how well you are all doing - all your energy and your exercising. I am hopeful I will get there, but each day is now such a struggle. Is it really worth it? I know it doesn't sounds like it, but I am a very positive person..haha I think I just need to vent to people that will understand. Thanks for listening Have a wonderful day everyone!

Hang tough Dawn. You are having some major detox. It is true as all have stated, you really have to force the minimum servings down. It will really help. Lots of water, lots of water. You will be peeing alot, but that is a good and important thing. One day at a time is the only way to do it. It is going to get better and you will not be sorry. We are all behind you!!!!

[dollfacegreene]

Hello Lemonheads!

Today was Day 6! No issues except running around like mad today with last minute stuff made it tough to get all of my lemonade in! That was a first for me. I finished the allotment I made for work after I got home. Then realized (after a relaxing bath) that my fiance did not go to the "good" grocery store (as he said he would this morning when I saw how low my supplies were) AND he took the car to work. So I had to get dressed and head down to the yucky, pricey store to get (NON-organic) provisions. To top it off it was DUMPING rain (and not the "liquid sunshine" type of rain either) and I was wearing a tank top and flip flops. It was touch and go with the slippery sidewalk, but I prevailed. Got my stuff for another day of cleansing! The things I do for my internal organs...I hope they appreciate it!

On my second cup of lax tea tonight. Hasn't been doing anything for me lately and I'm afraid to SWF tomorrow since I will be up at 5, and then in and out of media interviews and other events for grand opening...I don't know, maybe I'll get up at 4 and try. We'll see how I feel. If the tea does the trick, I may skip it just this once.

Hope you all had a great day of cleansing!

Oh, and one other test I had today- my boss is in town and she took my management team out to lunch...to Cheeseburger in Paradise! It was not easy. Fortunately, I knew I would be violently ill if I so much as nibbled a fry- it was a good deterrent. I actually enjoyed the smells and [I]kind of[I] enjoyed watching everyone enjoy themselves...

Alright, off to bed. Big day tomorrow!!!!!

Talk about rolling with the flow. You are awesome!!! Your post gave me much motivation. Determination and motivation!!! Thank you for that tonight. Have an awesome and blessed day tomorrow.

[dollfacegreene]

Finishing up day 8 right now and I still feel great. I keep waiting for the ball to drop. I have a long way to go, so I am truly thankful. Had a great time at the gym today. Felt strong and motivated. Still have the fine rash on my face though. Everyone is doing so well, keep up the good work.

Everyone have a blessed and wonderful Friday.

[otis]

Happy Friday everyone!

Day 26 here... Swf down and eliminated. Ugh. The best thing is once that's over the rest of the day is so easy because I love the lemonade! I put in WAY more cayenne than it calls for. My drink is very hot. Lol. I feel so bad for a lot of the people who say they have a hard time drinking it? I don't know how you get through the cleanse if you don't like the drink. That's rough. My face has been breaking out like crazy due to the detox and I never break out! So now with all of the stuff I put on it, it's drying up and bright red and tight. Looks horrible but it has to go through this to get to the fresh new skin. I'm making Sunday spa day and giving myself a facial so it will look better and I'll feel better too.

Everyone out there really is doing fantastic. I love to see the perseverance and dedication you all have to complete this.

Lynda