I’ve seen previous posts saying that if you go off at all, you should start over and consider it Day 1 again. But I’ve also seen some that say you can continue from where you left off, but add a day or two to the length of your fast. I would say just do what feels right for you. Best of luck! Lisa   [End]
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I felt tired, foggy, and achey for the first 4 days as well. I didn’t really feel hungry, but I was very preoccupied with food. I turned a corner on Day 5 and felt much better-- and since then it’s been all good. I am on Day 13, hoping to go to 21. Just take it a day at a time-- you’ll likely start feeling better very soon. Good luck to all of us! PS-- Make sure you’re drinking a minimum of 6 glasses of lemonade every day, along with plenty of water!   [End]
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Thanks for your reply. I’ve given up on the SWFs too-- I tried twice and I had minimal results at best-- and it made me nauseous for several hours. Are you also drinking the tea, or just doing enemas? And how frequently are you doing them? Thanks! Lisa   [End]
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I am experiencing the same thing-- down 9# by Day 6, and nothing since-- today is Day 13! I don’t know what’s causing it-- I am hoping it’s some type of plateau and that if I just tough it out, I’ll start losing again. If anyone has any advice, I’d love it!   [End]
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This is my first time on the MC. 9 pounds off, so far. I am hoping to go 21 days. I thought that I’d be dying to go back to eating, but once I got beyond day 4 or 5, it got so much easier. I also think it’s a lot easier during the week. The weekend was a challenge. This year, we didn’t make Easter plans, and I’m thankful, since I won’t be subjected to any questions or scrutiny. I’m going to make a small scale, semi-traditional dinner for my husband. Even though I’m not eating, I’m really enjoying cooking for him lately. That seems strange, I know. But he’s not complaining! He’ ...
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I anticipated pressure and negativity, so I’ve kept very quiet about doing the cleanse. I only told my husband and my closest friend. No family, and no one at work. People have seen me mixing the lemonade in the office kitchen, and my boss even asked me ”What the heck are you drinking?” I’m just telling everyone that it’s ”a natural juice drink that’s good for my kidneys” (I had a huge stone surgically removed a few months ago) That seems to satisfy them without prompting any negative comments-- and it’s not a complete lie. I don’t even mention that it’s a fast, so I think they’re as ...
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I wasn’t able to drink 6 cups for the first few days either. (I’m on Day 9). But I worked my way up to it-- by day 5 I was drinking 6 cups without difficulty. I would really discourage using liquid magnesium citrate during the cleanse. The book directs taking herbal laxative tea (such as Smooth Move) and seasalt water flushes to aid the body in eliminating. The tea works fine for me. (BTW-- I have taken liquid magnesium citrate several times prior to various diagnostic tests [I have cystinuria, a kidney condition]. It’s always resulted in severe cramping and nausea for several ho ...
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Definitely do a minimum of 6 per day. For my first 2 days I only did 3 glasses-- I wasn’t trying to minimize my intake, it just took me a couple of days to get used to the taste. On day 3 I started drinking more, and seeing better results right away! I felt better and had a lot more energy-- my appetite decreased, too.   [End]
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I’m on Day 8 also. My gums aren’t bleeding, but they have been sensitive for the past couple of days-- which I had attributed (maybe incorrectly) to the lemon juice.   [End]
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Yes, I’m getting dry skin too! I thought it was unique to me, since I haven’t see other posts that mentioned it. I typically get really dry, terribly itchy skin in the winter months here (Chicago). However, this winter has been kind, and I haven’t really felt that my skin was dry. Until about Day 5 of the MC. It’s not too bad-- but a noticeable change.   [End]
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Hey I’m on day 10 (of 16) and I started getting mucus in my throat too! It’s been there for a couple of days. Anyone know why we’re having this lovely stuff? Doesn’t the cleanse talk about getting rid of things like mucus? This stuff feels fresh! englander   [End]
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I’m a bit of a newbie to the MC (Day 6), so I can’t answer most of your questions. However, the book can be found online at: www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/7244/master_cleanse There are lots of experienced MC’ers out here-- I’m sure they can help with your other questions. Best of luck! Lisa   [End]
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My day 4 (yesterday) was lousy-- I felt tired and achey, did the SWF (with no results!) and questioned whether or not I should continue. I did, and I’m so glad!!! Day 5 has been so much better. I feel great today. More energy than I’ve had in months, maybe years. And I’m free of the food cravings, too! I had to go out to buy more lemons and syrup, and I wasn’t even tempted by any of the wonderful food at the market. I even took my big yellow Lab to the dog park to play-- we both needed some fresh air and sunshine! Take it an hour or two at a time today, if you need to-- and if you ...
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I’m not familiar with it-- only tried Smooth Move. Where do you get it?   [End]
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Wow!!! Many thanks for the added motivation! I will repeat your message to myself, over and over, when the going gets tough!   [End]
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Who are we indeed? It’s a good question. I’m a 38 y.o. white female, working in Sales, married, no kids. My maximum weight (about 5 years ago) was 275#. I had gastric bypass surgery and lost 125#. In the year that followed, I made a number of very positive changes-- I adopted a more healthy diet, exercised regularly, etc. My husband is in good shape and has never had a weight problem-- the guy eats like a horse (including about a gallon of ice cream every week!), and never seems to put on a pound. He doesn’t work out, either. If I didn’t love him, I’d hate him for it :) Litt ...
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I also did my first SWF this morning. I had a hard time getting it all down (gagged a few times in the process), but I managed to do it-- then I waited for results. Nothing-- zip, zero, zilch, nada-- nothing! The only result was a bloated feeling and nausea-- so much I went back to bed for 2 hours, during which I questioned my resolve to continue. Feeling much better now (and re-motivated to continue!), but I’m not going to do the SWF again. I’ll either drink the tea or take the ”Natural Swiss Kriss” tabs mom-of-nine mentioned in an earlier post.   [End]
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I am also on Day 3, and I find it getting easier as well. Less food obsession (but I’m trying to stay extra busy to avoid it). And I agree that our lives revolve around food more than I ever realized. My social life is suffering a bit these first few days-- no going out to lunch, or dinner, or for drinks (and snacks). I’ve been fortunate not to have the headaches. In fact, physically I’ve felt very well-- and not physically deprived. My body doesn’t really care that I’m not eating, but my mind has struggled with it.   [End]
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Hello all. I am on Day 2, and just found this forum today. What a find!!! I’ve already gotten great information, answers to most of my questions, and motivation. I still have a question re SWF (haven’t done one yet). After reading a number of posts, I’m a little intimidated by it. I know it is to be taken on an empty stomach, so it would make sense to do it in morning-- but I am a little afraid that it will render me house-bound (or more accurately, bathroom-bound) for an extended period of time. (more than 2 hours) Is that the case? (I just need to determine if it will signific ...
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