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

[Hooked on Health]

Day 7
I'm only down 5 lbs so far, but that's okay because I mainly wanted to do this cleanse to break my bad eating habits that have slowly made their way back into my life over the past 6 months. Plus my pants weren't feeling too good, too tight.
I'm seriously thinking about going more than 10 days...I've never done that before but I've been having a pretty easy time of it so far and my tongue is still coated and yukky. Is it hard to go longer than 10 days? Or does it just become habit? Anyone who's gone past the ten day mark, feel free to give me any advice.

[Joy1969]

Well done on getting to Day17, I am hoping to make this cleanse a long one. Whats your goal?

Yay for the yellow dress

Day 24 or 25. I'd like to be able to eat normally by Rosh Hashanah (September 8 ) but I'm considering extending the fast until the day before (30 days) and eat normally by my birthday (September 16) and Yom Kippur (the evening after).

When I first wore the dress a couple of weeks ago, I was told I looked like a daffodil!

[otis]

Day 7
I'm only down 5 lbs so far, but that's okay because I mainly wanted to do this cleanse to break my bad eating habits that have slowly made their way back into my life over the past 6 months. Plus my pants weren't feeling too good, too tight.
I'm seriously thinking about going more than 10 days...I've never done that before but I've been having a pretty easy time of it so far and my tongue is still coated and yukky. Is it hard to go longer than 10 days? Or does it just become habit? Anyone who's gone past the ten day mark, feel free to give me any advice.

Hey!

I've actually never done a 10 day cleanse. My first one was 21 days. After that I think I did one for 14 days and all of the rest( quite a few) were 21. It's not hard at all! Many times I wanted to go longer and knew I could but had to stop for social reasons. I know for me I always need 3 weeks to get my mind where it needs to be to get back to healthy habits. The longer you go, the more time you have to think about what you want to do and plan.

[chris120576]

Hey!

I've actually never done a 10 day cleanse. My first one was 21 days. After that I think I did one for 14 days and all of the rest( quite a few) were 21. It's not hard at all! Many times I wanted to go longer and knew I could but had to stop for social reasons. I know for me I always need 3 weeks to get my mind where it needs to be to get back to healthy habits. The longer you go, the more time you have to think about what you want to do and plan.

This is my first 20 day cleanse and so far im proud of myself.....I am now planning my fitness routine and diet for the rest of my life...Im not going to be a body builder i just want to be fit so i can enjoy life better....I worked out on and off...And i have also yo yo dieted so many times in the past...This cleanse has taught me to plan out my life...It has also taught me that food will always be around and its my choice... to be healthy or not to be healthy..that is the question.....I choose healthy....

[Joy1969]

I think the shortest cleanse I ever did was 14 days.

Hoping to go 36-40 days from end of January through beginning of March. No Jewish holidays in the way.

[GlamourBabeUK]

Otis - About the book you reccomended me, I have only read the first few chapters but I have decided to postpone reading the rest, because she makes me want to break my cleanse! She talks about fasting in a negative sense. How did you feel about that?


Well I am coming towards the end of Day 7 now. Today has been emotional, I find it really hard to get to grips with myself on these days and I so badly want to eat to 'feel better' Please tell me what you all do on these days.

[Molunat]

Otis - About the book you reccomended me, I have only read the first few chapters but I have decided to postpone reading the rest, because she makes me want to break my cleanse! She talks about fasting in a negative sense. How did you feel about that?

What does the book say? I'm curious now.

[deanna1937]

Well I am coming towards the end of Day 7 now. Today has been emotional, I find it really hard to get to grips with myself on these days and I so badly want to eat to 'feel better' Please tell me what you all do on these days.

I found day 6 and 7 both quite difficult. I so wanted to just chew and taste something. My only advice is to keep busy, take a walk, use a treadmill, whatever you have available. I guarantee the feeling will pass and by tomorrow you'll feel energized and eager to stay on the cleanse. Hang in there! You CAN do it!

Deanna
MC1 - Day 8 (almost over

[herbalcat]

Thanks for the welcome! I'm hoping you are right about the easier detox. As a matter of fact, I haven't had caffine for 4 years. I quit caffine when I went vegetarian 4 years ago. I've had a few cravings today, but nothing too severe so far. :-)

[Bridge]

Hello all,
I am on Day 2 of my second MC and it seems harder than when I did it the first time for 24 days, 2009. I thought returning to the bulletin board will remind of the invaluable benefits of doing the cleanse.
I am doing the tea morning/night. I haven't had a good BM since yesterday morning...and even that wasn't so good I have had 2 BM since today...nothing to talk about..tiny mushy...to liquid stuff. I feel like a need a good one.
Are there any newbies out there who wants to join me on the journey for support?
Good luck everyone