Started the MC- Day One!

[Veg4Life]

Hi Everyone,

I started the MC for the first time with my husband today. We are very excited and little nervous, but mostly feeling good about it. I prepared myself my doing a gs fast two before, did all the reading, got the house stocked, bought a lot of easy fixings for my little ones, so I don't have to spend a lot of time preparing food etc.

My goal is to go the full 10 days and maybe longer if possible. So far, so good. I hate the swf...the taste that is, but the effect is instantaneous with me- very interesting experience to say the least. :) My husband, however, has tried the swf twice and nothing happens...not one bowel movement. In the MC book it says to try adding more or less salt or drink more water...has anyone had any experience with the swf not working at all? He even took the lax tea the night before (his diet is very sad, so there is a lot of build up in there I'm sure- would that make it take longer?). Any advice on how to speed up his eliminations would be great.

Would love to hear from anyone who started today- Sept 13th-I will keep postings and let you know how we are doing!

Have a wonderful day!!!

[StarFire]

Yep me!! I just swell up like a puffer fish when I take the SWF... so - I use the Yogi Get Regular Tea, or I take capsules of Cascara Sagrada (which is non habit forming and encourages the peristalitic action of your colon for a natural BM).... Morn uses the 'Smooth Move Tea' I believe.

Its important to get your hubbys bowels moving though - or his detox will be harder... all those toxins will build up inside him and he will be miserable... so if he doens't have a BM soon - make sure to use one of the alternatives...

oh - and Rawkinlocs often recommends enemas too!

Good luck!! ... you'll love the MC... it's a wonderful fast!!

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[spicyfull]

Have a RAWonderful Journey...........

[Veg4Life]

Thanks Starfire. I got some generic type tea from the hfs..it just says laxative tea. He took that the night before and it worked for him. Maybe I'll have him drink that in the a.m. too and see if that helps.

I'm on day two and definitely feeling the detox symptoms, but totally on track. I will keep checking in!

[Veg4Life]

Well, I'm on day four. I felt terrible this morning, but mid-day I took a nap and afterwards, I felt great. I still feel wonderful. I can't believe how good I feel. I still feel hungry pretty much all the time, but I've kind of gotten used to it- totally weird.

I'm shooting for the 10 days, but I really want to complete my detox. The lemonade is getting a bit old, and I'm still hating the SWFs, so I'd love to stop at the 10 days if possible. I guess I'm wondering, how will I know when to stop? The book talks about the tongue looking pink again (mine is totally white now- really gross, but I guess that's a good sign too)...is that the best way to determine when I'm done? I've gone this far, I don't want to quit early!