saladnut
05-26-2009, 04:34 PM
After lurking for some time, I finally introduced myself today on the introduction area, and I'd like to ask a question. I thought I was Day 28 of raw, but I just reviewed my log and realize I miscounted and am Day 30. Woo-hoo!!! I'm doing very well. I do still have a few days that I'm exhausted and a bit down, even though most days are fabulous. I'd like to understand if this is detox still. I know everyone is different, but does someone have an understanding of how long detox might take on average? I gave up junk, processed food 25 years ago, so I'd expect my detox to be on the lower range. Are we talking anywhere from 1 week to years? Or does anyone know? I don't mind detox and am grateful for it! But my problem solving mind tends to worry if I'm eating something that's causing it, a symptom of being my own doctor for too many years. Is there anyway to know when you've finished detoxing? I have a wart on my food that I always thought would be my criteria for healing. It appears to be going away nicely, still shows redness but doesn't feel like the root is still there. I also still need magnesium for regular bowel movements in spite of eating over 50 grams of fiber a day and drinking plenty of water. My overview.
Symptoms:
Candida, constipation, bloating, fatigue/exhaustion, depression, social withdrawal, TMJ, belly fat, bullfrog neck, hypothyroidism, lack of libido, all hormones low, poor circulation, eczema, redness/inflammation in my face, back and neck pain and impaired ROM, gout.
Improvements:
Days 1-3 lost belly fat and neck slimmed. Continued to lose water retention, which I’ve had most my life. Skin immediately started to get soft. Experienced detox – headaches, occasional pimple, eczema flairs first few days. Lost 4 pounds immediately, then flat. Would like to lose more weight, but I see my body reshaping. Still taking magnesium for constipation. Have noticed my neck and back popping and my ROM is improved, and neck/back pain appears to have gone away. Before I went raw I had a horrible cold that wouldn’t go away. Topped off by my allergies, my throat was constantly raspy from drainage. I have seen a lot of drainage, and the raspiness is much better, although I am still suffering from allergies quite a bit. It's Texas! My face looks really good now. Puffiness, redness, eczema are mostly gone. The biggest thing I've seen is that I now have veins!!! Previously when I had to have bloodwork, as many as 5 people would try to get blood and fail. Now I seem plump veins in my hands, feet, and even think they might find something in my arm if they tried. Overall, thrilled with results. Would like to still lose weight and understand more about detox. HW - 148, CW - 144, Goal - 130'ish, but I'm more into being healthy.
Symptoms:
Candida, constipation, bloating, fatigue/exhaustion, depression, social withdrawal, TMJ, belly fat, bullfrog neck, hypothyroidism, lack of libido, all hormones low, poor circulation, eczema, redness/inflammation in my face, back and neck pain and impaired ROM, gout.
Improvements:
Days 1-3 lost belly fat and neck slimmed. Continued to lose water retention, which I’ve had most my life. Skin immediately started to get soft. Experienced detox – headaches, occasional pimple, eczema flairs first few days. Lost 4 pounds immediately, then flat. Would like to lose more weight, but I see my body reshaping. Still taking magnesium for constipation. Have noticed my neck and back popping and my ROM is improved, and neck/back pain appears to have gone away. Before I went raw I had a horrible cold that wouldn’t go away. Topped off by my allergies, my throat was constantly raspy from drainage. I have seen a lot of drainage, and the raspiness is much better, although I am still suffering from allergies quite a bit. It's Texas! My face looks really good now. Puffiness, redness, eczema are mostly gone. The biggest thing I've seen is that I now have veins!!! Previously when I had to have bloodwork, as many as 5 people would try to get blood and fail. Now I seem plump veins in my hands, feet, and even think they might find something in my arm if they tried. Overall, thrilled with results. Would like to still lose weight and understand more about detox. HW - 148, CW - 144, Goal - 130'ish, but I'm more into being healthy.