Breaking the fast

[bmwib]

My question is about acne afterwards. I completed the fast about 3 monthes ago and I have had a skin problem pop up on my face that has been impossible to clear up. I am assuming it is acne. I guess it could be eczema not sure . I am trying proactiv (just ordered) to see if that works. Just very frustrated. Looking back, maybe I should've stayed on cleanse longer. It was my first one that I completed. Any ideas?

[AlisaJJ]

I think that you are NOT supposed to have the half moon white part in the bottom of your nails. From what I have heard (because I have large ones - and still do after completing the Master Cleanse for 13 days) it is caused by a potassium deficiency. I don't necessarily believe this because I eat a lot of bananas... I also take vegetarian vitamin supplements that have extra b-12 since it is only found in animal products... I wouldn't worry about the moons on your nails as long as you are feeling good. If you are really concerned, maybe you should speak to a nutritionist.

Well today is day 1 off the fast for me. I had the same juice as usual for breakfast, then had 16 oz water mixed with one juiced orange that I was sipping this morning... and had some grapefruit juice for lunch... straight. No water. My stomach is kind of upset now since the grapefruit juice... I guess I should mix everything with water for now because it may be too thick for me or too strong. Do you think that is what caused the upset stomach?
I also forgot to begin taking my probiotics this morning... maybe that is another reason?

[ROMANS]

HELP TODAY I STARTED MY FIRST CLEANSE. I THINK I STARTED WRONG I DRANK 9 OZ OF LEMONADE THEN 2 HOURS LATER I DRANK THE TEA FOLLOWED BY 16 OZ (THATS ALL I COULD DO) sea salt water. WILL IT STILL WORK?

[LemonheadinMD]

HELP TODAY I STARTED MY FIRST CLEANSE. I THINK I STARTED WRONG I DRANK 9 OZ OF LEMONADE THEN 2 HOURS LATER I DRANK THE TEA FOLLOWED BY 16 OZ (THATS ALL I COULD DO) sea salt water. WILL IT STILL WORK?

Well, I'm a newbie myself (just finished my first 10-day cleanse), but I would assume if you did that and ingested no food or anything else, you could start off right tomorrow.

Every evening, you should be drinking a cup of the laxative tea. THe next morning, you should do the SWF with 1 quart of water and 2 level teaspoons of sea salt (most recommend Celtic Gray because of the mild taste). After you eliminate, you can start in on your 6-10 glasses of lemonade for the day. Also be sure to drink plenty of water (do a thread search for the correct amount to drink).

THen follow the tea, SWF, lemonade process for the next 10 days.

[Issy]

The ingredients are right but the order was mixed up but that's okay, everything will become almost like a habit as you continue the right way, and it also makes sense. Be sure to read up on the cleanse! Make sure you have the book(s)! Good luck

[CJNear]

Is it OK to drink the lemonade while breaking the fast? I just finished my first 10 day cleanse and I have had some fresh OJ on day 11 but I am hungry so I had some lemonade. Is that OK? How much OJ should I have on day 11 and 12?

[mtmouse]

Yes, you can still drink the lemonade after your fast. You can also have as much OJ as you want, so don't stint on that.

Please look at the sticky General Help for Newbies thread for answers to lots of questions.

[natdidier]

Well I am breaking my first fast today and am on my first glass of OJ. It tastes like heaven in a glass!! I look forward to my first meal of veggies tommorow and more raw and healthy food after that. I had a great time doing the MC and was surprised that I stuck with it without cheating for 11 days. I haven't had too many down days during the fast, so I hope they weren't waiting until now to hit. Hopefully coming off the MC will be as easy as starting it for me.

[natdidier]

I take back the heaven part of the OJ. I feel so nauseous after drinking that OJ. Is this what it is going to be like??? I feel like I have "itis", you know that feeling of being so full and sleepy after you eat... WOW!!!

[jshopper]

I have a question...

On the first day of breaking the fast, must you ONLY drink OJ? Or, can you drink the lemonade but make sure to drink OJ as well?