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

[Luckylady]

I'm satrting my Mc cleanse Monday 11-1-2010. Any first time advice will be appreciated.

[Benni]

Hello; I have been reading up on all things Master Cleanse for the past week. I plan to start this Friday 29th. Doing some refrigerator clean up , and will like to have the weekend available for anything 'unpleasant' that a Newbie may experience. My plan is to do the minimum 10 days, then extend from there, if I am up to it.
I am excited to get started. I have lost 60 lbs a year and a half ago, and cannot seem to get past my current weight..20 or so lbs left.
Thanks for letting be a part of this Forum, and this experience.

Benni

[Doctor Bunsen]

Good luck, newbies! I recommend buying lots of toilet paper and don't give up on the salt water flush or the senna tea after the first time using them if they are painful or don't work. They are important parts of the cleanse. Also, I recommend staying on the cleanse as long as you can or until your tongue turns pink and all your food cravings go away. Having done a 10-day and a 42-day cleanse, I can honestly say the 10-day cleanse did nothing for me and the 42-day cleanse changed my life.

I'm on Day 15 now. I'm still going for 20 days and then seeing how I feel from there. It seems like every time I deviate from the book, I don't lose as much weight. Sometimes I have trouble fitting the SWF, six glasses of lemonade, and the tea all in one day. I need to structure my days better.

[Benni]

Thanks for the advice 'Doc'. I will like to go for as long as possible, but being Post-Menopausal and having my hair already thinned, I am a bit leery of going to Day-20. I have read, it is at that stage hair loss is likely to occur.
I am fairly sure that I can tough-out the Tea and SWF. If you want something badly enough, a little discomfort is a small price to pay.
I cannot honestly say I am doing this just for the Detox. Weight loss is also a factor. I feel like I've hit the jackpot to hopefully accomplish both.

Thanks again,
Benni

[Missy1]

Day 13..The family has had fast food four times since i've been on the cleanse. They are really supportive! LOL. I guess today I found myself wondering how a whole handful of french fries would taste. Then again I do know and that's the reason why i'm on the MC!! No cheating for me. I would only be cheating myself! Now time to take my smooth move tea that's been working well.

[Doctor Bunsen]

Hair loss on Day 20? I haven't heard that one. I've heard of people having it if they do cleanses too close together though.

I don't know how anyone can do this cleanse living with people who are eating normally. You are amazing. That would drive me insane. I had a class last week and when we took a break for lunch, I had to leave the room because I couldn't stand to watch people eating. Also when I was buying my lemons the other day, the woman at the cash register was drinking a Coke and I almost threw up. I haven't had any caffeine since before my last cleanse.

[Missy1]

Day 15 MC.. Keeping it moving. I had a scare early this a.m. I think it was due to the smooth move tea but uncertain. I was in the BR and started to feel faint,cold and sweat. After a little bit I was much better. I think I will just do the SM at Night and back to the SWF in the morings. SWF never made me feel faint but I... guess tea morning and night is a bit to much for my system. I can't wait to hit day 20! After tonight 4 more days to my half way mark. I can do it!!

I know what me you mean Doctor B. I don't know why I sit there while they eat. Hubby wants to talk to me and I try to make sure my 3 year old doesn't waste food.

[Doctor Bunsen]

Day 17 for me now. I think eventually you get to the point where the food doesn't really bother you anymore. I think I reached that point today. I was doing a project with someone and she got food twice and asked me if I wanted anything both times. I didn't have any desire to eat. And yes, I stood there with her while she was ordering.

[lolala13]

Starting Day 1 of 30. I'm doing this cleanse before the holidays hoping it will help me remain sane throughout the season. Good luck to my fellow cleansers!

[Pinkcleo]

Hi Benni: I'm starting tomorrow (10/29) too. I've completed several juice fasts, but always end up starving after 7-8 days. Hoping to be able to go longer than that on the Master Cleanse. Good Luck to you!