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

[otis]

Hey everyone!

Day 21....last night I had this strange burst of energy. Got up from watching food network on the couch and began to go through my entire pantry and cupboards to disgard anything with an exp date( a lot of stuff) and rearrange everything else to get organized and ready for when I come off the cleanse. Then I made a list of all of the things I needed stock of and ordered them. It felt great to get so organized and know I'll have the stuff on hand when the time comes.

I'm thrilled to see more cleansers jumping in here with all of us! I know what we are doing isn't always easy but just being able to turn here knowing we are all in this together and fully support each other is so comforting.

Lynda

[Tanyazl1]

Hello Lemonheads!

I'll join you beginning September 1 for ten days for sure...I may do more not sure yet.

Tanya

[dollfacegreene]

Today is my 'first' day. I drank the tea last night and am about to have the salt water. My goal is forty days. So it is nice to see others who have recently started with the same time frame goals.

I have been trying to start this cleanse for months now, and last night I just became so 'mentall' weak, I knew it was time. I would like to gain back a great sense of strength and confidence in myself. Im doing this cleanse, because its time to care about myself, put myself before others, and find out what makes me happy, not what makes others happy.

Good Luck to you all!

Fantastic. I am glad to see another 40 dayer also. I am on day 4. Congratulations on a wonderful decision for yourself. Sometimes friends and family don't understand the why's much less the how's and can make it difficult and when we do things to rebuild ourselves, we end up doing them alone. Thank God we all have this forum for support. We are all in this together, we all may have different reasons for doing it, but we are doing it just the same. Congratulations Partner and let's do this to the end.

[dollfacegreene]

Hello Lemonheads!

I'll join you beginning September 1 for ten days for sure...I may do more not sure yet.

Tanya

Hello Tanya. I remember cleansing with you in January. I didn't log on much when I cleansed in May to see you, but glad to share experiences again when you start. Good luck and God Bless. Welcome back.

[margie5125]

Today brought a sense of peace; I know I will get to eat again an it's not important when. When I do I will be sipping soup, no more than a cup at a time, and making healthy choices with a variety of fresh vegetables as my base. I refuse to ever give in to the temptations that make me overeat in the past. I may go macro...not sure yet. There is a factor I can't identify that happens to one's mind when fasting. Has anyone noticed this? Sipping my tea for now...Here's to another week.

[dollfacegreene]

[COLOR="Blue"]Well today was a bad idea to do some cooking for hubby that I didn't finish before I started cleansing. I had completely forgotten about the last few things to make. I baked a sweet potato pie, cranberry and date tarts and a ham. I must be crazy. I am not hungry but the smells are killing me. I must really be in love. No worries, I didn't lick a finger at all. Tomorrow will be day 5 and I am still focused. My tongue has gotten gross already, my face has started to get the usual rash and I look forward to the morning flush. Feeling blessed. Everyone have a great day./COLOR]

[GlamourBabeUK]

Glamour you are incredibly strong. I can't cook while cleansing. You should be so proud of yourself. How long are you going for? Congratulations on your enthusiasm, motivation and spirit!!!!!

Thank you! I am going for at least 40 days.Its day 13 today for me....If I feel hungry I just go on google images and look at food, it seems to work believe it or not. Are you doing 40 days as well? x

[dawniangl]

Hi. This is my first time ever doing a cleanse and I am just beginning Day 2. I can hardly believe I made it thru Day 1. I managed to get the SWF down, but not all of it. Yesterday I managed about 7 or 8 glasses of the lemonade. I was so sick of it and couldn't wait to drink my tea and go to sleep. I had NO energy yesterday and was asleep by 9:15p! I did lose a pound so that will keep me motivated to get thru today. One Day at a Time! Good luck everyone!

[dollfacegreene]

Thank you! I am going for at least 40 days.Its day 13 today for me....If I feel hungry I just go on google images and look at food, it seems to work believe it or not. Are you doing 40 days as well? x

Awesome job so far. I am doing 40 days and am on day 5 now. We will definitely have to keep each other motivated. I look at Food Network too, it helps me to decide on healthier choices for when I start eating again. Kissing my husband after he eats helps too, . When I really feel like I want to eat something I eat ice chips. I have also made popsicles out of peppermint tea, I add a little maple syrup to make it taste better. The tricks we have to play on ourselves is amusing, isn't it. Worth it though. Have a wonderful 13th day. Are you working out also? I am taking Zumba this morning, talk about something fun to do.

[dollfacegreene]

Hi. This is my first time ever doing a cleanse and I am just beginning Day 2. I can hardly believe I made it thru Day 1. I managed to get the SWF down, but not all of it. Yesterday I managed about 7 or 8 glasses of the lemonade. I was so sick of it and couldn't wait to drink my tea and go to sleep. I had NO energy yesterday and was asleep by 9:15p! I did lose a pound so that will keep me motivated to get thru today. One Day at a Time! Good luck everyone!

Good for you Dawniangl!!!!!!!! The first 3 days are always the hardest. Your body is basically going through withdrawal from some of the foods and toxins our bodies love to hold onto. Things get better day by day and when you have a bad day, take an epson salt bath and get ready for a better day tomorrow. Here are a few tips that may help you. 1) the Salt Water Flush is so important to help eliminate the toxins that your body has released with the help of the tea. 2)use a straw to drink the salt water and drink it at room temp or a little warmer. This is my 11th cleanse and I still have trouble getting it down once in awhile. 3) The goal is to drink as quick as possible, but if you have to start with 20 mins to get it down, go for it. You really need to get it down though. 4) I read my Bible while I drink it, use something that motivates you as you drink yours. There is also a thread that gives more information on the Salt Water Flush in this bulletin board.

As far as making the lemonade more pleasant and less boring, I drink it warm sometimes also and pretend it is soup. It tastes good that way too. I also like spicy things so I add a little bit more cayenne pepper, this will however increase detoxing effects. Also make sure you are getting plenty of water.

You are among a rare breed and we are glad to have you with us. My first time I only lasted 8 days, but the next time I did it I lasted 14 days and now I am on my 11th cleanse and doing 40 days for the first time. Each time I have done the cleanse, I become more and more committed for the simple reason, I always feel more healthy and I learn something new about myself when I am finished. We can do anything for 10 days and before you know it that 10 days is gone in a jiffy and we are on to the next 10 days. If this was an easy task everyone would be doing it, right? Pat yourself on the back for giving it a try and feel good in knowing that you are making a positive decision for your well being and your health. What is your goal and why are you doing this? I would love to know if you would love to share. Welcome to the club and I pray for many blessings your way. Have an awesome 2nd day! It might be tough, but you are tougher!!