2012: What Day Are You On and How Are You Doing?

[Valery]

I started my second cleanse today, been prepared for this for a few weeks but I got a bad cold and just couldn't start. So today is Day 1 finally! Not halfway through the say my headache is just screaming. So I got on the forum to healp get through it. Keep sharing and I will too, when I make it to my next day. One day at a time here.

I know, the first two days are horrible. I also suffer of strong headaches in the beggining and, once it's over, is such a relief! Stick to it, this is your body getting rid of all the junk you have stored. This time when I decided to start the cleanse, I was for almost the entire previous month completely off caffeine. I became afraid of the strong headaches and now I don't get near coffee. When I drink, it's only decaff... One advice, drink lots of water, the water will help. Be strong, stick to it and write again if you need anything!

[melbmcb]

Today is Day 3! I feel OK today, at least much better than yesterday afternoon/evening. I feel like I've reached the point of being able to continue for at least 8 more days. I would love to go for a longer cleanse, but I will just take it one day at a time. Going strong and staying confident! Good luck everyone...just keep going!!!

[Lahontani]

Lahontani, how did Day 4 go for you?

Day 4 breezed by - didn't have a problem day at all this cleanse! Today is my Day 8 and it is the first day I have wanted to eat real food. Of course, that's probably because everyone at work was talking about the great restaurants they went to this weekend. It all sounded wonderful, esp. Chili Rellenos and SOUP. Oh, I'm so looking forward to making my soup! I think I'll go for Chinese Veggie soup this time...one of my favorites!

It's the beginning of my Day 13 and I am loving it! Only seven more days to go. My detox symptom...a rash on the right side of my neck . Tanya

Glad to hear you're doing so well. I, too, have a rash on the side of my neck. But I don't think it's from detoxing. I got a prescription for tooth whitening gel that you wear in trays for 4 hours a night. I stopped using the peroxide 2 nights ago and the rash is nearly gone. Have you ever heard of that? I need to call my dentist and ask him if this is a common reaction and if I should start it up again or never use it again. I'm wondering if the MC interacted with the peroxide to cause the rash? Any thoughts, anybody?

[Al2905]

Day 9,
Hello everyone! 9.4 lbs is gone, very exciting. 12 more days to go, this will be longest MC. I have wedding to go this weekend, 2 birthday parties next weekend so it will be difficult.

[DollyG]

Finally started since my initial post about starting after the new year. I am on day 4 and I feel great! I felt a little dizziness on day 3 but could be attributed to the fact that I was sitting on the floor and may have stood up too quickly. Late afternoon I felt really tired for about 10 minutes and then the burst of usual energy. I don't even know what number cleanse this is for me. In the past few years I've started and quit several times but I'm determined to finish 40 days this time around, which is what I did my first time about 5 years ago. The results were amazing I lost a lot of weight, but I was actually fasting for spiritual reasons and the clarity was outstanding.

Feeling pretty good and peaceful this morning. I forgot to drink the tea last night and am now drinking the SWF hoping that things aren't slowed down because of my forgetfulness. I had a good nights sleep and only remember tossing twice, which I usually do a lot. I have not gotten on a scale but am already seeing a huge difference in the stomach area its...shrinking. I hope everyone have the best results possible on their Cleanse. Blessings.

[Tanyazl1]

Day 4 breezed by - didn't have a problem day at all this cleanse! Today is my Day 8 and it is the first day I have wanted to eat real food. Of course, that's probably because everyone at work was talking about the great restaurants they went to this weekend. It all sounded wonderful, esp. Chili Rellenos and SOUP. Oh, I'm so looking forward to making my soup! I think I'll go for Chinese Veggie soup this time...one of my favorites!

Glad to hear you're doing so well. I, too, have a rash on the side of my neck. But I don't think it's from detoxing. I got a prescription for tooth whitening gel that you wear in trays for 4 hours a night. I stopped using the peroxide 2 nights ago and the rash is nearly gone. Have you ever heard of that? I need to call my dentist and ask him if this is a common reaction and if I should start it up again or never use it again. I'm wondering if the MC interacted with the peroxide to cause the rash? Any thoughts, anybody?

Hi Lahontani,

I've never heard of that. I've suffered from this rash for years..especially when stressed or if wool touches my neck. It's about gone now so I know it was a detox symptom..I hope it gone forever!

Try this natural tooth cleaner and brightener. My husband has used it for months...I just started using it a month ago. It works...You will see a difference soon :

Mix together in a small container and shake well before brushing: one part baking soda, one part sea salt, one part borax. DO NOT SWALLOW. Dip a dry toothbrush into the mixture; and, let your saliva moisten it as you brush...rinse mouth thoroughly. My teeth are brighter than when I had the dentist use that ultraviolet teeth whiting devise which required me to use a gel before I would realize full brightening. BTW, it has not affected my cleanse.

Tanya!

[baddison]

Today is the beginning of DAY 18 !!!

I am feeling great. Spent some time in the local whole foods store just daydreaming about all the new healthy foods I am going to incorporate in my life. I have come to the conclusion that white-breads and white-flour is the DEVIL....LOLLLOOLOL!!!
The problem is that I llooovvveeeeee breads....*sigh*. Gonna need some really great subsitution recommendations for my breads going forward. The last time I got on the scale a few days ago, I was down 13pounds. I will weigh again on the last day of the cleanse. I can't believe its almost over. When I started I thought I would never get here. I just took it all one day at a time, and in each day - one hour at a time. You just can't rush this. Its a process. I've been doing more spiritual meditations too. Getting closer to God keeps me balanced all around. Just want to fulful His purpose in my life. Good luck to those on this journey. We all know how great it is. Can't wait for my next cleanse in a few months. i've committed to doing this at least 3 times per year. We'll see what happens.

[baddison]

Also, is anyone here taking additional vitamin supplements? What can you recommend? I've been researching Garden of Life RAW supplements.....they look really good. Anybody have other suggestions?? Thanks in advance!

[melbmcb]

Day 4. I thought I was doing OK with cravings until a co-worker came in with some Chick-fil-A! It sounds so good!!! Hang in there everyone.

[Lahontani]

I spoke too soon and jinxed myself about not having a problem day this cleanse! Yesterday night, night 8, was rough. I really wanted to eat. But I hung in there and day 9 is going much better. The problem was really that it was my long day at work: going from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm. So I make one very concentrated lemonade to last me all day, and then I keep it fresh (+ water it down) with ice cubes all day long. Unfortunately, yesterday was a hungry day and I only had the minimum 12 T lemon juice (and syrup)...it just wasn't enough and I got the cravings after the LA ran out. Oh, well, today's better. My immediate goal is 12 days...hoping to go 30.

Hi Lahontani, Try this natural tooth cleaner and brightener....
Tanya!

Borax?! umm...well, maybe I'll give it a try. I need to call my dentist and ask if other patients have a similar reaction to mine...and I'll ask him what he thinks of using Borax while I'm at it. The idea makes me squeemish.

Today is the beginning of DAY 18 !!!
Also, is anyone here taking additional vitamin supplements? What can you recommend? I've been researching Garden of Life RAW supplements.....they look really good. Anybody have other suggestions?? Thanks in advance!

Congratulations on making it so far! Good work. I take supplements during the cleanse...not every day, but fairly often. I usually don't take multivitamins, or any special program. I generally go with whatever supplement I believe I am deficient in (B, magnesium, etc.) But none have ever affected my cleanse.