Here's the deal chickie - and I'm sorry if I'm going too long! I went 10 long days - but that started with 4 false starts (the longest going 2 days). But I did the 10 days! Now I'm on my second start of a 10 day fast - each lasting only 5 days! All in total I've lost 28 pounds! I was originally doing this to lose the weight - but I've noticed such a difference with my body! First of all, my face has never looked more sexy. No zits (excuse my frankness). I'm 29 and I've never felt this beautiful! I've always had redness around my cheeks - all gone. My biggest fear is that when I finish fasting I will go back to my old ways (I mean hell I have 2 kids and a husband and we don't eat healthy) I'm afraid I will gain the weight back and loose this glow I have. Honestly, I've never felt more sexy - even at 165 pounds! My question to all out there is, what if I do the 5 day fast, eat a day or so and fast again. I can do that forever, but how healthy is that???? Do I'm off topic, but I say to you, don't kick yourself in the ass for giving in - it happens to all of us - especially with the pressures of today! There is always tomorrow. I'm sorry I've gone on a rant and rave! Apologizes for all those reading! It's just nice to give this out to those doing this fast! I love the fast - but I hate the fast! I hope this helps! Sorry! CD

Baby2,

I think you should keep going. Don't worry about starting over just keep going. We all make mistakes, some of my take a bite or two of some food or some of us may take medications (me) and maybe technically we should have started over again but I think most of us would have to continually to go back to day one over and over again. Maybe next time around our minds can overrule our bodies.

Good luck,
tina

I blew it on day 4 at a baseball game (do you know how much food there is at a baseball game) :) I had a bit of chicken ceasar salad and a glass of wine. You know what? I'm over it - done deal, fini. I treated day five as day five and now I'm on day 8 and planning a 15 dayer. This morning I got on the scale and am at 205 from 217 (now if that isn't a motivator I don't know what is).

Keep on keeping on is what I say. And remember, it's the nature of the beast to want to go back into old habits -- it's during this time that you want to try to break them. For me it's drinking wine every night and eating junk food. I know I can do it!

So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and keep on going. Don't start "over" -- that's less motivating in my eyes. But the biggest thing - don't fret about it...what's done is done. Today is a new day :)

Good Luck!

Melanie

Hey Baby...

Ya know what, I'm on day 4 right now and there hasn't been one night that I haven't thought about cheating. In fact, almost every night I've had dreams of eating pizza, burgers, potato chips... you name it. I haven't eaten that stuff since January... so there's no reason to be craving it.

The point is... I think it would be VERY easy to cheat a little. Each night I think it's the last night I'll be able to do it. I'm lucky in that I've had LITTLE stress at home otherwise I'd be right with you.

Don't beat yourself up... I'm no Master-Cleanse expert, but I'd say if you have the willpower get right back into the groove and continue on. You started the program to get healthier or perhaps lose weight. If those are still goals... then you owe it to yourself to keep going. As with most things in life I've found persistence pays off.

Good luck...
Ceeeeez

Baby I agree don't be too hard on yourself. I had a few false starts as well and I too cheated on Day 4 with lots of bad food.

I got up dusted myself off and continued on. I'm on day 11 today if I didn't cheat I would be on 15.....I personally chose to start over but it doesn't matter ......if it makes you feel better just keep counting on and when you get to day 10 then decide if you want to go another day or more.

Good luck, Tia

You guys are so supportive! I am back on the fast. I went grocery shopping and wasn't tempted in the slightest bit.

Once again, I am so touched by all of you taking the time to write me a note of support. I really needed that. You guys are awesome!