Not soo hungry today, but mentally obsessing about FOOD! Five pounds gone, into ketosis now.   [End]
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Thank you! Good info.   [End]
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Hi there! I’ve been following your threads, I’m also a fan of the smart water. I started today and am doing water for 10 days. This is my first fast of more than 1-2 days.   [End]
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Hi there! I am also starting today, I am planning at least 10 days. I leave for Europe on the 24th and want to be tan and a little less heavy!   [End]
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Hey, you can count me in too. i was going to start o the 1st...but with the holiday and all today (5th) sounded more doable. So I’m in and my goal is to go 15-20 days. I’m leaving on the 24th for Euprope and NEED to get this weight off me!   [End]
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Congrats! Thanks so much for taking the time to blog your journey. It is considerably motivating for me, especially being able to watch from beginning to end. As you are ending you fast, I’m starting mine.....water with a goal of 15-20 days. Thanks again and sending healing wishes for your mother and blessings for you both!   [End]
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My goal is a minimum of 10 days, water only. The time is right for me to do this, no more putting it off or excuses. Is anyone else starting on Monday?   [End]
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Thanks Roberta for the response. That answers all my questions. I have a slight headache today, but I am sure it can’t be detox already, lol! I thought it was supposed to be 6-12 8oz glasses?   [End]
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I started today, I am aiming to complete a 10 dayer, then I’ll see how I feel from there. How much water should I be drinking, in addition to the lemonade? Is an unlimited amount of un-sweetened green or mint tea OK? Any other day 1 people out there? I really want to break my bad eating habits and get a healthier body before my upcoming trip to Europe.   [End]
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Yummy, sounds splendid, can’t wait to try!   [End]
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OK, I am jumping in the fasting ring today! I’m 38, 5’3” and 165 lbs! I have NEVER weighed this much in my life and I am very ashamed that my weight has gotten this high. I am starting out today, June 3 by drinking tea, will juice some carrots and spinach and celery for lunch and drink some homemade kombucha tea for dinner. I will allow for some cooked veggies or a pice of fruit if necessary this first week. Then a week of juice/tea only. And then I’ll re-evaluate at that time. Wish me luck! I could use a buddy if anyone else is starting today?   [End]
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Hi all! I am ready to join you all. It’s Monday May 1 and I have had one cup of P’au D’arco tea, unsweetened. I’m also quitting smoking NOW!   [End]
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Sounds good. You can e-mail me at prncssmllbby@yahoo.com. I am going to need all the help I can get. Did you do a pre- Mc diet? I didn’t....I know I should but.....well, maybe next time. I have to get off for awhile and run my kids home. I’ll be back on in a few hours. ~Melanie~   [End]
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Sorry, I’m new to this and can’t answer all of your questions, but I am starting on Monday, and definately could use a buddy! ~Melanie~   [End]
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Is it necessary to do a liver flush before starting my MC? I did one back in April, and just got a few green/light brown stones. It made me sooo nauseus though, i do NOT look forward to having to go throught that again!   [End]
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Awww....very cute! A good clean joke is such a great way to loosen people up ... And YES they are so hard to find! Thanks for sharing this!   [End]
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Very good and sound advice! At my age, I should know this already, but I guess I fell into that ’this one will be different trap!’ lol! OK, I will work on establishing a nest egg and my own place! Thank you for taking the time to respond! Makes me feel not quite so all alone! ~~Melanie~~   [End]
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Hey C ! Thanks for answering. I AM feeling a bit better now............ Thanks for the ear! I talked to my kids and they always seem to cheer me up. My beautiful first-born daughter is going to be 18 in 9 days.........and boy oh boy has she made plans! It’ll be fun, regardless of whether I’m there solo or w/him. We had a little ’polite conversation’ (not much, really....) and then I retreated into the backroom and curled up with a book. He chose to sleep in the livingroom. Funny thing, I’m really not even sure I want him back! lol! Ah, such is life, right? It’s either meant ...
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I don’t even know whether to be happy or sad or I’m just wounded or what. Been live-ins since October, had even talked about getting married. Had a HUGE drunken arguement last night, now he says he is done with me. Fight started over something sooo stupid, just a tiny little thing. Plus, I had not had a cig in 3 days and was a little testy, sure, but geez, if he cared, wouldn’t he be supportive and not try to actually get me to smoke, just so i would lighten up? He is a major drinker as well, which I know isn’t good.......but I do love him. He tried even to physically throw me out ...
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Just wanted to hear some success stories in regards to quitting smoking cigs via the MC. Anyone? Today is day 1 for me for both the MC and no cigs! I really want/need to carry through with this. I want to be healthy again, I haven’t felt healthy in years, and I really trashed my body due to excesses in almost everything imaginable! I’m sure that I’m way, way toxic. There is no way I couldn’t be, lol! At any rate, it is time to take care of and honor my temple! Wish me luck, and I’ll take all the support I can get! Thanks, Melanie   [End]
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I’m starting today as well. My first MC, though not my first attempt. My goal is a minumum of 7-10 days. Just curious, how much weight did you lose with first one?   [End]
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I have heard that having your gallbladder removed can make your blood sugar go up. Mine has been steadily going up since the surgery. Anyone else have this problem?   [End]
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Day 2 here, feeling pretty good so far! I started smoking at age 14 and those darn Marlboro Lights have been my best friend ever since. I am now 36 and hoping, hoping, this will be my final attempt at quitting. Over the past year I have made several attempts, the longest of which lasted 12 days.......I am feeling confident...also getting scared....my cough is VERY bad (actually has been for the past 15 years or so...!) , I’m feeling old, tired, I get winded VERY easily....well, you get the picture. I am NOT using any type of nicotene replacement. I believe that would just prolong my wi ...
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Wow! Thak you for this! Thank you also for taking the time to post these things! It’s my first day on this site and first day w/out alcohol or nicotene in years. I’ll be by often.   [End]
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President Bush was visiting a primary school and he visited one of the classes. They were in the middle of a disussion related to words and their meanings. The teacher asked the President if he would like to lead the discussion on the word ”tragedy”. So the illustrious leader asked the class for an example of a ”tragedy”. One little boy stood up and offered: ”If my best friend, who lives on a farm, is playing in the field and a tractor runs over him and kills him, that would be a tragedy.” ”No,” said Bush, ”that would be an accident.” A little girl raised her hand: :If a school bus ...
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Yes, yes, and yes! I have started this sooo many times and I can’t make it past day 1! One of these days, though! I will keep trying!   [End]
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Praise the Lord, Donna! You have truly been blessed. I am so happy for you! God is good.   [End]
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In have to agree with Chaz on this one. He/she hit the nail right on the head. With responses like Rens ,I can see this forum becoming extinct in a hurry!   [End]
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Hi everyone! OK!!! After a decidedly decadent Memorial DAy weekend, I am once again determined to atempt to succeed in doing a worthwhile MC. I need to do this for the whole gamut of reasons......i.e. WAY toxic body; 30 extra unwelcome lbs in the last year; and last, but not least; spirituality. I am 36 yrs. old, 5’2, have 2 children (my youngest just turned 13) I was always the person who mgot constantly asked if I worked out, and my pat answer used to be ” Sure I work out, I lift weights like trash bags and laundry baskets, and run around after my kids!” Holy cow! WHY oh why don ...
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How many water fasts have you done in the past? Are you very active while fasting or do you take it easy? From all I’ve read, days 1 and 2 are the hardest? I really really want this to be sucessful. It is so hard to not think about food! I try to remember I have plenty of time to eat after the fast! Melanie   [End]
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Early morning was not so bad.....as it is almost noon now, I’m starting to get those tummmy grumbles. I’m fasting mainly for weightloss and spirituality. The detox will certainly be good for me as well though. I hate to think of the toxins I’m sure that I have built up in me. I have to keep telling myself...food is not my friend, food is not my friend! lol! I really have a hard time with plain water. I have never enjoyed it, it’s just so blah! Do you think it would be terrible to add a bit of fresh lemon or lime juice? I don’t want to do the MC because I’d rather not use the maple ...
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Hi there! I started today also. I’m not certain how long I can hold out for, I’d like to do at least 7 days w/just water. I may break it up a little though and have veg juice or miso soup on occasion. This will be an interesting experience. What are your reasons for the fast? Weight loss or detox or ? Melanie   [End]
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Opiates in food? Interesting to know. Could you please provide any links to such info so I can research on my own? Thank you so much Melanie   [End]
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French, I agree. That’s the point I was trying to make exactly. I guess it was misread. Oh well. I’m not losing sleep over it, nor will I stop looking to this awesome forum for support! All in all, this forum rocks! And there are many more helpful supportive people on here than not. I wish people would remember we are all in this together! And having a sense of humor never hurt anyone either! BTW, French, you have been a huge inspiration to me during my fasting. Thank You! Melanie   [End]
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Um, I never called you ignorant, Tasha, why do you feel the need to insult me? I certainly won’t be reading any more of your posts.   [End]
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Lay off me already. I wasn’t referring to any of your posts and I bacame well aware of my typo. You took my post the wrong way. Maybe YOU should eat, dearie!   [End]
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Um? This is supposed to be a SUPPORT forum. What is it about the word supposr don’t some people understand? Maybe someone should invest in a Websters,lol!   [End]
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Hi Harmony! Thanks for the welcome and encouragment, both of which I sorely needed! I am drinking Pau D’arco tea, also green tea and regular tea..spearmint tea and I have raspberry leaves and chammomile flowers, fenugreek....I have a preety good assortment of herbs to experiment with. It is sooo hard to stick with it when the BF comes home from work and is cooking stuff that smells wonderful. I just went to bed when he did that last night. So YAY! I have made it to day 2! I really do like the spinach/carrot/celery juice. Am trying to limit myself to three juices per day, like meal ...
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Thanks! I loved this. Scary too though, eh? Melanie   [End]
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Hi there! I was planning on starting Monday, but today ended up being day 1 for me. I am starting with juice, water and tea also, I will allow myself 1 cup of miso broth per day, as I really crave the warmth and it somehow seems really substantial to me.....if that goes well I might try just water or possibly the MC, as I have all the ingredients necessary for that as well. So far so good today. I’ve had 2 glasses of juice, one cup of tea, one bottle of ginseng infused water and one cup of miso. Good luck with your fast! Melanie   [End]
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Kayla and Emma! I’m overdue for a nice fast! I’d like to join you with your Monday fast! I’m getting married in June and I have about 20 extra pounds that AREN’T INVITED to the wedding! LOL! Jiuce, water and tea for me....Emma what type of soup do you take in the evenings. I am not an experienced faster but I am DETERMINED! Melanie   [End]
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Mans vards ir Melanija............Sveiks!!!!!!!!!! Vai ir otra Latviets kas gribam draudes? Es gaju Latviesu skola kad bijam jaunak, bet es nezin neviens America es var runat Latviesu. Paldies!!!!!!!! Ludzu rakstu apakal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   [End]
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Hi everyone! Starting my first fast April 1.....I plan on a ten day water only fast. I am fasting for weight loss, detoxing, and spirituality. Any help would be appreciated, or if anyone else is starting a fast on April 1 I could sure use the support. I am VERY excited to be doing this!   [End]
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