Way to go. That's exactly how I start as well. With the tea at night. You may want to wait a couple of days before doing the salt water flush. It really depends on how much you have been eating prior to today.

As for tips, I would say just be sure that you are mentally ready for this. I have heard that a lot of people stop after a day or two or three. The only thing I can think about is that they weren't mentally prepared. I think food and eating is all in the head. Actually, I can't remember the last time I ate because I was really hungry. It is usually done out of habit or because it is time ( lunch, dinner ).

I did my first Master-Cleanse last January and was planning to do more during the year. Unfortunatley, I never really felt mentally prepared. For some reason, I seem mentally prepared come January. Last January I quit smoking, eating and drinking all at the same time to do the MC. Unfortunately, I started smoking and drinking again in mid May. This year I quit eating and smoking for the MC. I have not had a drink since September, so that helped a little. I guess I have more willpower than I give myself credit for.

I think to be successful at the MC, you have to have willpower and be mentally prepared.

Good Luck.
Ed

Hello again. I forgot to mention about brushing teeth. I have not heard anything about not brushing your teeth. I hope you can because I still do twice a day. I would just be careful not to swallow anything.

Ed

Hi,
I agree with Eddar about being mentally prepared. In my opinion, this Master-Cleanse is a million times more difficult psychologically than it is physically. I have suffered much more physical pain and discomfort in various things than I did on the MC, but seldom have I felt so challenged psychologically. It is amazing how important eating is to each day - not for hunger, but for social, habit, etc. reasons.

Re tooth brushing - I don't use toothpaste on the Master-Cleanse - I either use a toothbrush and water or baking soda.

Hey Sarah! I am starting the cleanse tomorrow too. It will be my second attempt, I actually tried a year ago, and went three days, but wasn't ready I guess. For me, breaking the eating "addiction" if you will, because it felt as strong as an addiction, the cravings and such, it was really hard for me. Or I should say, really difficult to not eat. It made me realize alot about myself. I am as ready as I'll ever be. So, let's do this knowing we're not alone on day 1!!

Write tomorrow and let me know how the first day goes for you, and I will do the same. Good luck!!!
Rachel

hi, i've started the m.c. today too. this is my first time to try anything like this. im really siked to see how it goes, i hope my mind and body work together and suprise me. ive kinda been planning for a really difficult time, i have a lot of cleansing to do. (thinking of the worst, hoping for the best) i figure if i can make it through the weekend, i'll be so gung-ho with myself, i'll get through just fine. good luck to all, and those that have started today too, i look forward to hearing from you.
peace & love

Good Luck-I just finished my first Mc for 9 days-today juice - I lost l4 lbs. -the fisrt 7 days were reltively easy for me-but 8 and nine were hard I didn't feel well -I have RA so the stess mgiht have entered in to it. I did the tea twice a day and did the swf only once -it didn't do anything-probably needed more salt-but I found it hard to stomach. It's amazing how much time in our lives we spend eating and everywhere you look there is food or someone else eating.I will do the Master-Cleanse again but next time I will use the P&b shakes. My best advise would be to just take one day a time. If you really want to do it you will be able to. Also mediation and relaxation helps alot....Best wishes...