Well my first two days on the MC, I had special luncheon events already planned and paid for, so I did the lemonade all day and just ate very lightly -raw fruit and veggies - at the events. I decided to call those first couple of days "practicing" for the MC, kind of like a pre-cleanse cleanse. Then I started in earnest on the third day and counted that as my DAY ONE of the real cleanse, which ended up being successful. So start again tomorrow - Maybe you just needed a couple of days of mental preparation and physical "practice" and now you are ready to go for it.

I have a alot of trouble with dicipline when it comes to food. Most of the time it isn't hunger, it's boredom or simply because I tell myself I can't. Usually if your told you can't have something then you only want it more :)
I am nearing the end of my second day and there are two reasons why I want to make it through to at least day ten. Firstly it because I am sick of feeling so crappy and I want to give my body a chance to sort itself out. Secondly, the sense of achievment once I have completed it will be out of this world. I know once I do this it is almost like having a clean slate or a second chance. Instead of focusing on the fact that you "failed" (even though it isn't failure which is the point I am trying to make . . ) instead try using how you felt when you talked yourself out of completing the day, against yourself.
I know how quickly you can, in a moment of weakness, convince yourself that it will be alright to eat that one thing - who are you trying to kid anyway? Yes I have been there many times and I have found it easier if you give yourself a goal, then break it down into smaller goals. For example I would love to do the Master-Cleanse for 14 days but I know that is far easier said then done. So I say to myself, 'make it to the 10 then see how you are . .', 'even if I were to make it to day five, that is still an achievement and I have helped my body...' 'It is the first time you have done anything like this so don't expect too much too quickly . . .' blah blah blah.
Then you break it down even further and with each baby step you will eventually reach your goal much sooner than what you thought because you were too busy focusing on your smaller daily goals (or whatever they are). When you start doubting yourself think of all the times that you have let yourself down and how miserable it made you feel, then give yourself the option. Do you give in? or do you keep plugging away? You know how bad you are going to feel if you don't, so imagine how good you will feel if you made it through that moment of weakness? The more times you do it the easier it will become.
I also tell myself that seriously with so many people raving about it, it can't do me any harm!!
Just try not to put too much pressure on yourself.
There are plenty of people on this forum that can help you through this.

Stay positive

The first two days are very hard and the worst to get over the snack attacks. I have done other fasts before this and found nighttime to be the worst time. Probably the same for most people.

A few hints....

First, give yourself a break. This is radical to many people, especially if your eating habits are not good for you. Much like any type of change, your body is going into overdrive trying to compensate. Realize that, and prep yourself for the worst....you might surprise yourself!

Trying to recognize the pitfalls ahead of time and mentally prepare yourself for them (preparing dinner for others, TV with food ads, times of the day you typically snack) might help in advance when they happen.

MAKE SURE you are drinking enough! This means the lemonade and water. I found that I could drink less of the lemonade during the day (busy time) and 'stock up' to drink the majority during the snacking times.

You need to have enough syrup in one day that totals AT LEAST 1,200 calories, probably more. If you don't, your body goes into starvation mode and causes you to want those other types of calories intakes (solid food.)

In additon, drinking water (many will recommend half your body weight in ounces. I completely agree.) will also help fill your stomach and stave off that snacking need.

I hope this helps. Sometimes we aren't ready for it and have to start small. My first one was 5 days to get a baseline....and I barely made that. But, the results were wonderful and I look forward to early Sept. when I can do it again, with a better outlook.

You are smart to use this forum for feedback. There are many wonderful regulars to give you realistic and sound advice; use it! It helps!

Kerry

everyone here, even the amazing MCers that do 30, 40, 50 days have dealt with the same exact cravings, weak moments, and insecurities about their ability to make it all the way through. you can totally do this.
i'm addicted to cheeseburgers. like, seriously addicted. and i adore sierra nevada, and camel lights. so hey - THERE'S a nutritional "failure" for ya - i'm a pure epicurean - discipline is not my friend. i am starting day 6, and cannot believe that i made it.
and if i can do it, believe me, you can do it.
the fact that you are making attempt after attempt after attempt says something - you and your body really want this to happen. you just have to give up those self-sabotaging anti-productive urges, and listen to your more-sane self...
see you on day ten, and keep us posted!
carolyn

Thank you all for the support and encouragement.

Day 1 again. I know from the past 3 days I can breeze by the day. I think I'll go for a late night stroll to avoid the night time loss of control. Like I said, it's not even hunger, it's mental. Aside from clensing my body I really want to beat the mental part and become in control of myself and eating habits.

Hey, I too have the most trouble in the evening. I know that the first three days are hell, rationalizing eating and giving up, but it's worth it to push through.. I have found a couple ways to help get you through the evening (worst time ever). If you enjoy the taste of the mixture without water as I do then you have a way through the hunger pangs and the psychological ones also . Simply save up your last two drinks of the day so you can have them together in it's concentrated form. I do so with a small spoon (the smaller the spoon the better), I consume it as if it were a dessert spoon by spoon and savoring each bite and slowly enjoying the flavor.If you don't like the heat from the cayenne you can alsways add that to your water that you will drink immediately after you enjoy your little dessert/cleanse lemonade. I also would advice you to take some psyllium capsules as they help with the feeling of fullness.. Apparently according to a book I read on secrets to doihe cleanse there are some foods hat you can eat such as a pickle or too super well chewed is a must. Alot of people will say you really aren't doing the cleanse, but cucumber is a perfect food and clean. so a pickle or two will most definitely help you get through those first days. after that I promise it's smooth sailing. another thing that alot of people have stated the the Salt Water Flush is very difficult. I have found a way to make it more tolerable. Take you 2 tsps of non iodized Sea Salt and mix it in a 1/4 to /1/3 of filtered water. and drink that down and straight away after you must them drink the 1 litre or a quart of water, the salt and water will mix in your tummy. It is a very doable way to do the SWF. i hope this helps and good luck to you.