Such great news Theresa! If you want to keep going I say go for it. Just let your partner know that you are targeting that day as your end game and that it will be extra special in that you are celebrating both your birthday and graduation to a new eating lifestyle. He should know if you are having broth only so that he can make other plans....maybe your favorite eatery for a treat on another day. Who knows....we guys are a tough bunch to figure out.

I think you should stick with the orange juice at least for the first day and try diluting 1/2 juice and 1/2 water. That should sit much better in your tummy.

P.S. If your other half doesn't quite appreciate what your working towards, model those new (old) jeans for him....we always like a nice pair of jeans. Let him know that soon he will be taking you on a shopping trip because they will be to big.

Ray

Theresa,

Congrats!! I could feel your energy and excitement through your post.

What a great birthday present to yourself. I started April 1st thinking of just going to my birthday (April 25th). I felt so good and had such great results I decided to keep plugging away. I am ending on Monday, May 10.

The next 9 days will be a breeze for you.

Happy Birthday (early)!!

Take care and keep up the good work - Chris

Congrats to you!! How much weight have you lost in the 12 days? Doing SWF (Salt-Water-Flush) or just tea? Love the inspiration!

2moosmom congrats on day 12......I'm also on my 12th day. Is your tongue pink yet? I slipped into a size 36 pants this morning, haven't been able to wear them for about 2 years, feels gooooooood! I've lost 18 lbs. since sarting this diet, how about you.

Isn't that an awesome feeling! It sure feels better than putting food into your mouth huh? :)

Today is my last day on the cleanse (15). I just got back from the store where I bought grapefruits and oranges. I plan on juicing the two and mixing together with plenty of water and sipping it throughout the day tomorrow. Sunday I'll drink a bit more, then have a bit of spinach salad (that I already bought). I'll definitely let you know how it goes. In any case, I couldn't just drink a bottle of organic orange juice -- way too thick and too much Sugar for my super sensitive system.

You're on a roll -- keep up the good work :)

Melanie
Day 15 - down 17.5 pounds!

Way to go girl! Keep it up!

On my first cleanse of 14 days i came off with chinese veg. soup......drank the broth then ate a couple veg. chewing each for at least 5 minutes. It seemed fine on my system......by the end of the cleanse i wasn't looking for anything liquid I wanted substance!!! But you have to go easy and listen to your body......perhaps drink a broth and see how you feel! Tia