What is your body type? Vata? If it is vata and you are very thin, 10 days may be too long for your body.

I am finding it hard at first but it gets easier. About the time I am supposed to quit is when I feel it gets harder and I quit. I set goals and quit just short of it. Once it was for 14 days and I quit a day earlier.

I am also on day three- I was okay yesterday and monday, but I am so hungry- the smells of all food seem to be amplified- I am hungry, and am eyeing this trail mix- but If I eat it, two and a half days are going to be in vain! I am only aiming for a 5 day Master-Cleanse which is more like a 5 day fast than a Master-Cleanse because I unerstand that the real cleansing begins around day 8 (see stages of detox in faq's). IF, no when I make it through the next two days without food (being a serious food addict and emotional overeater) then I know that I am prepared to succeed at anything that I try! The next time, I'll go for ten-

Than said, I wonder how often it is safe to MC.

Hi Terri,
I'm on day 3 too. It is tough, but we gotta hang in there. I've done this fast twice before and each time it's really different. But, I'm always better for having done it. I ussally feel better by day 4 or 5. This time I've experienced no headaches, but I hungry. I never noticed the sensitvity to smell until this round. I'm smelling food everywhere. But, I'm gonna hold out I'm trying to go the whole 10 days. I only made it to 10 days once. 7 days the second time. Hopefully we'll all meet our goals. It's not easy but well worth it.

Good Luck, and remember you have others going through it with you.

Tangibles

I am on day 3 too. There is a certain "spring" to my walk. Just a friendly tip for the day: Remember, there is power in words. I think it does not help when you use words like 'hungry', 'craving', 'difficult', etc. Instead, change your vocabulary to "Wow I am on day 3! If they can do day 4, maybe I can do day 4 too." For sure there will always be distractions, excuses and hindrances along the way but always pull back your focus on the goal and not on the process. Take one day at a time. When you are in day 4, then talk yourself into following the "day-fivers," and so on and so forth. And you will feel that you are stronger than you thought you were. Don't sell yourself short. If you say you can't, then you won't. Certainly, there will be naysayers around you. Well, dig deeper and prove them wrong. "You've got the goods it takes to win." Yeah! The saying "If there's a will, there's a way" is so cliched but still powerful. It has driven people to climb Mt. Everest, build skyscrapers, invent gizmos, discover new worlds, fly to the moon, score touchdowns, win ballgames, build businesses, etc.

I am on Day 3 as well. I was fine on day 1 and 2.... but today has definitely been tough! I want to eat sooo badly! Anything sounds good. Another thing that has been difficult, is the lack of support from those around me. My boyfiend had me go with him to get fast food... something I rarely eat, but found myself wanting desperately wanting to eat fries.... just one for that matter. And then, like an hour later, my roomate called up and was trying to convince me to break the cleanse and go with her and a friend to a sandwich place! I know I should be trying to not think about food, but I can't help it! If anyone has some words of encouragement... or can give me some info of what to expect for the upcoming 7 days, it would be very appreciated! Thank You.