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

[Zaika]

Morning of Day 4

Does it seem like the SWF works a little faster every day for anyone? Maybe because there's less and less solid "stuff" to push out of the way, I don't know. But this morning I was only halfway through when I felt the urge to go. I was able to get all of it down before running to the bathroom, but I was surprised as, previously it had taken up to an hour after drinking it before the effect.

Had my first food dream last night--was kinda fun! I was able to so vividly enjoy eating decadent chocolate cake in my dream and wake up totally guilt free!

I've always had very clear skin, but I'm noticing a ton of small bumps/pimples appearing on my chin and forehead. Should I wash my face more often, or just let them be? Has anyone tried washing with warm water and a bit of sea salt to clear off old skin?

I still haven't noticed a change in my sense of smell, but I'd love that! My husband is a master sommelier, and I'm currently studying for the somm exams myself--super-smell would be a huge asset.

[otis]

Hi! It's so great to read you guys! It gives me energy everytime!

I'm starting day 6 (still can't believe it!), and I'm really wondering what the evolution of my tongue coating will be... it's been completely white since day 2...

What is the general opinion about tongue scraping? Does it accelerate or slow down the detox process?

Scraping your tongue does not affect the cleanse either way. I scrap my tongue everyday whether I'm on the cleanse or not. It feels better once i do, however... That film reappears within a short period of time. It's just part of the detox. I have yet to achieve a pink tongue even though I've done many cleanses. That tells me my body really needs these detoxes.

Lynda

[thesavage]

LindaB -
the tongue coating is bacteria and dead tongue cells.
When you scrape it off, you don't swallow it.
And who wants to swallow bacteria and dead cells?

The tongue is yet one more channel of elimination.
I think that the easier we make it for our bodies to eliminate, the faster the cleanse process will go. and the easier it will all be.

BTW- in doing research on tongue coatings, I came across "oil pulling".
Probably not a good idea while on the MC, but great for any other time.

google it!

[goalsz8]

Well, supposed to be Day 11 for me but I really blew it the last two days. This whole cleanse I have not been diligent about getting all my lemonaids (6) in and it really messed up my chances of success. I have been averaging only one or two and as a result have been very fatigued and overwhelmed by cravings. I am starting over as Day 1 today, as I feel the food I ate yesterday took me off my intended journey. I am surprised and a little disappointed that the food did not upset my system. That would have been a good motivator to stay strong. But I have an iron constitution usually.

Here's to strength and success the 2nd time around. I need to do this for my mental as well as my physical health. I am very bummed.

Keep squeezing, Jenni

[thesavage]

Well, supposed to be Day 11 for me but I really blew it the last two days. This whole cleanse I have not been diligent about getting all my lemonaids (6) in and it really messed up my chances of success. I have been averaging only one or two and as a result have been very fatigued and overwhelmed by cravings. I am starting over as Day 1 today, as I feel the food I ate yesterday took me off my intended journey. I am surprised and a little disappointed that the food did not upset my system. That would have been a good motivator to stay strong. But I have an iron constitution usually.

Here's to strength and success the 2nd time around. I need to do this for my mental as well as my physical health. I am very bummed.

Keep squeezing, Jenni

Hi Jenni.
There is no real good or bad... only results. You have some results from your experience over the last few days, and now you know what to do about it!

I am not sure about this, someone else with more experience should chime in too... But I think you should only do 30 days max now. I wouldn't do the 40 days + the original 9 you did.

You can do anything you want to do! Keep going strong.

[thesavage]

I am so excited I have to share. Today is day 36. I am going for 40, wish I could go longer but my husband wants me able to eat something by March 13- family reunion/his bday. My transition back will also involve the gall bladder cleanse, then juicing, then raw foods.
This cleanse has been an amazing journey! I find that after 10 days stuff really starts to happen. My tongue is still coated but is almost cleared up. I was lucky to have 7 days off work during the cleanse. I used the time to sign up for raw cooking classes, join curves, read and learn about nutrition, get 2 colon cleanses, catch up on sleep, and, in a sense, get to know myself again.

I am astonished at how long my tongue was coated and that I occasionally pass clumps hard (pea sized) poop. It is scary to think about how toxic I was/am. I hope to cleanse again a few more times this year. I want to have a baby and I want my body to be in the best shape for that. My husband has been my no 1 support! He is the best!
When I returned to work from my days off I got so many comments about how good I look, including weight loss and skin. I am so proud of myself, I smile all the time now. The reason I cleansed (this is my fourth cleanse in the past 2 yrs) is because I wanted to be clean inside, healthy, lose weight, and beat some mild depression. It has worked and my confidence has gone way up, I am super focused, and I have so much energy. I feel like my old self again!
Looking back, I think the things that helped were accepting that there were going to be hard days and taking comfort in that. Hard days are temporary. Most of them were done by day 14. Also, remembering to take my salt drink because I would have nightmares if I forgot. Oh, and staying active and doing some sort of exercise (even if it is just a walk) each day. I have learned how empowering exercise really is.
I did have one strange experience that I wanted to ask about. We were hanging out with a couple who are having a lot of problems, the man is a friend of ours. The woman is very controlling of him, they are a strange situation, they can't get away from each other. Anyway this was the day I had my second colon cleanse and I was glowing, I felt great! We were sitting in a bar (I was drinking water but they did not know I was on a cleanse) and after we left the woman reported to our friend that she did not like me because I gave a bad energy. He told her she was wrong but this made me think, was she projecting something onto me? How do you protect yourself from negative people or people who want to suck all the energy/fun from a situation and have the attention on themselves.
Thanks everyone!

She Evolves-
I don't think you need to protect yourself at all. Just be yourself. Especially now that you are a Glowing Self! Of course she was projecting. Every opinion that every human being has about another human being is projection. We all do it. We don't know how not to do it. But if we can recognize that, than we don't have to take ANYthing personally. And I know it gives me pause when I have 'opinions' about other people.

If you can focus your energy into being the radiant woman that you are, then people who are not ready for your energy - or not in sync with it - will fall away. And you will find yourself in the presence of people who are as uplifting as you are.

[FaithD]

Here's to strength and success the 2nd time around. I need to do this for my mental as well as my physical health. I am very bummed.

Keep squeezing, Jenni

Hi Jenni,
Good for you for going nine days and good for you for getting back on the horse. I agree with the suggestion of going for a shorter goal and then... once you make it to your first goal, you can extend it if you want to.
What I experienced is in Jan, I did the cleanse for ten days but then extended it to 14. It was so great, I thought I would try again for 30 and with that much bigger goal in mind, I crashed and burned on day 6. Whaaaa.... But today I am on day 8! Just two more days until I can consider myself successful and then the rest is gravy.
I think this cleanse is 90% mental/emotional and only 10% physical. Whatever you can do to keep your confidence up is worth doing. Well done on nine day!! Whoo-hoo!

She evolves-
I agree with the savage that you don't really need to protect yourself from people's negativity as much as realize that there is likely some lack of confidence on their part about themeslves that they are projected toward you. I am a shy person, a bit quiet in new situations and would also be considered attractive by most. I used to hear sometimes that people would think I was stuck up or that I didn't like them... and I was just SHY and a bit scared of them! Anyway, it wasn't about you. Great job! You are awesome!


I'm on day 8 today. I am only 1.5 pounds away from my first target goal weight of 165 which I have not seen in about five years. I am very excited and happy I am still working on the cleanse. I would like to go longer than ten days but I will get to ten and take it one day at a time.

[BallerinaBunny]

I am on day two of my first MC and I am very excited to detox! I am an octo-lacto vegetarian and I exercise regularly, but the reason for this detox is my tendency to..well..party! I'd really like to take a break from everything bad to detox.

My goal is 13 days, as I will be catching a flight to London on my 14th day I will plan to drink orange juice throughout the day and on the plane I have requested a light vegetarian meal.

I do have one main concern though, and it is that I have pointe ballet class 4 hours a week that I can not miss and it is early in the morning on Tuesday and Thursday. I won't be able to do the SWF on these days and I am afraid that I won't have the energy as working out is not advised on the MC. Has anyone had experience with such a situation? I am used to eating a fresh fruit smoothie with bananas, strawberries, yogurt, and orange juice before class to give me the energy and even then it wears me out. I imagine it will be difficult for me to dance with a tummy full of the lemonade. Any suggestions?

Thank you!

[otis]

I really love how inspiring and motivating some of these posts are! It took me a long time to realize that others negative comments are really just projections of themselves. At times I still forget that. Even when it just comes to eating food around others. I really love the raw vegan food I eat but most people aren't comfortable unless you're eating what they're eating.

Don't fret about those 2 days of eating. The fact that you are re-starting is fantastic. Just regroup and jump back in. You need to drink a lot more lemonade. I have 4 drinks at one sitting 3 times a day and sometimes if need be late at night and my stomach is grumbling I will drink 2 more! Much better to give your body nourishment and keep your energy up so you stay with it.

Regards
Lynda

[banhas]

Thank you all for your responses and your words of encouragement. It's Day 6, mid-day & I feel very clear minded. My energy levels aren't very high, but I feel that my senses are sharper. The cleanse was worse during the first few days, since I work 6 nights a week in a restaurant. It was torture. Mind over matter though.

The only things I have actually craved are the oranges & grapes in my fridge that I didn't finish once I started the cleanse. I was planning on going 14 days or longer, so whoops, that's a waste.

I'm going to stick to my toothpaste & mouthwash, ocd is ocd, I did go out & buy Tom's toothpaste though. On a plus side, I'm feeling less bloated, and think I've lot a few pounds.

I changed my diet drastically from my first cleanse. I incorporated a lot more veggies & fruits, and took away a lot of red meat. My questions:

Is it better to eat raw veggies as they are (as in, eat raw broccoli rather than steam it?).

I googled raw food on Google - does anyone have any websites in their favorites that are informative on Raw Food and/or Vegan food?

I'll be honest, I love food, I can't forever change my diet to such reform, but I do want the majority of my everyday diet to be incorporated with healthy raw foods.

Thank you all for your help, and thanks for posting on here. Your comments & insights are a huge support for myself, and I'm sure for many others as well.