Thanks for all the great info.. I am currently on day 6 of my first MC.  I've felt great except for the first day. I had a caffeine w/d  h/a.  Here are my issues.  The herbal laxative tea and/or cascara capsule, when taken at night, causes me to have intense cramping and bm's all during the night (at least 5 - 8 times, so I can't sleep).  So I haven't taken it at night for 2 nights.  Secondly, the SWF makes me feel terrible for at least 4 hours.  Terrible as in severe chills, h/a, extreme nausea, dry mouth, etc.  I don't mind drinking it at all, it's afterwards that I feel so nauseated and completely yucky.  So, I've actually only done 2 SWF's out of the 6 days and have been taking the tea laxative along with a cascara capsule in the am with good results (lots of bm's).  I've lost 5 lbs total and haven't lost anything for 2 days but have started my cycle 2 days ago (I usually gain 3-5 lbs during my flow and haven't so far).  My main questions are do you think this is enough for cleansing purposes and what is the reason for such an intense reaction to the SWF? - it's almost intolerable!!!!  Thank you so much....

Thank you for your reply.  I will try your suggestions.  I feel so awesome.  I thought this MC would be the hardest thing I've tried yet as far as cleansing, fasting, dieting, etc... but it is actually the best I've felt in a very long time! Thanks again!

The two most popular teas on this board (it seems to me) are "Smooth Move" and "Get Regular"

 



...vegeman

Another tip I've discoverd is to try different types of bottled water, and do not use tap water.  I had no problems my first cleanse.  Then during my second cleanse I ran out of water and used tap (well) water.  Didn't work.  I surmized that the minerals in the water reacted with the salt (like the way a water softner tank works.) 

Another quick questions, do you warm the water before taking it?  Maybe I am not drinking it lukewarm???

Yes it worked!!!  Only took a couple of days!  I must be blocked up.  Didnt have first BM for 3 hours though!  I will keep trying this every morning!

Everybody loses weight differently on the MC/Lemonade Diet (and every cleanse can be different and produce different results). Some lose a lot in the beginning, some report a rather consistent loss of 1½ - 2 pound a day during the course of the cleanse, for others it comes off all at once near the end of 10 days. The easy weight loss (initial first few pounds) at the beginning (if there is any) is usually water and poop weight.

Keep in mind this cleanse causes weight fluctuations in respect to different levels of toxins being circulated for elimination and the body's reaction to that; some even gain a bit of weight temporarily, usually fluid retention (edema).

It may be that you are retaining fluids (edema); this is a common reaction when detoxing, but it is temporary and your body will eventually dump those fluids (along with the toxins) that most likely are being retained throughout your body, in your organs, joints, deep tissues, bowels etc. Have patience and keep your faith in the cleanse and your body will come to terms with these changes and show you satisfactory results.

As toxins are eliminated you will see weight loss, but it's not always fair to expect that loss to occur at a constant rate or when you expect it should. 

The bottom line is the MC/Lemonade Diet is a "detox program" and weight loss (although it's the inevitable result) is secondary to the elimination of toxins and the restoration of an optimal state of health.

I hope this helps.

...vegeman

You may be a bit young to be doing this cleanse, it is not recommended for children and adolescents who are still growing. It's a metabolism thing and can affect your development.

As far as working out, you'll find some good information on this post, click on: About excercise on the Master Cleanse... 

Eating on the cleanse is stricktly forbidden, it defeats the whole detoxification process and is considered cheating. See this post: Cheating...
 
Instead of following the MC/Lemonade diet protocol I would recommend having the MC/Lemonade instead of breakfast, eat a salad OR a bowl of soup for lunch and then a moderate dinner. Have a snack periodically, but when you do make it a piece of fruit, a carrot, or a stalk of celery. Eat desert rarely, but if you do have a very small or half serving. Occasionally, if I'm you're active and have a vigorous appetite, add a mid-morning smoothie.

In a few years or after you feel you are completely physically mature and your hormones have stabilized you may safely consider the Master Cleanse. In the meantime the above recommendation will keep you healthy, fit and trim.

Hope this helps.

...vegeman

...vegeman