4th day FRUSTRATION!!! 
bbo
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MAN, fourth day already and seeing hardly ANY results!!! I've done the SWF (Salt-Water-Flush) twice in agony, with not much coming out but liquid. I feel generally ok (exept when I do the SWFs and feel bedridden for at least 3 hours!), but can't understand why my body doesn't seem to be expelling much! I'm drinking about 9 glasses of juice a day and LOTS of water, so I don't see any reason for this not to work. Also, have had tremendous burn (in the bottom) from the cayenne...OUCH! Anyone else as frustrated as I am?! I feel like it's a lot of pain for nothing right now, and I need some encouragement to keep this going! Does it take a while to see/feel results? WHEN DOES THIS START TO MAKE SENSE????
p.s. have had NO weight loss either...strange!!!
beth
- Re: 4th day FRUSTRATION!!! sallybb
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MoreThis is a reply to # 513,897I've only lost 5 pounds in five days, but I'm on my period, so I figure that has something to do with it.
I know that Burroughs advises against it, but have you considered colonics? You may have dehydrated waste that still needs to come out and the salt water may not be doing the trick.
Are you doing this to lose weight? Hang tight and see what the ten days will bring.
I feel pretty normal...no earth shattering experiences yet, but you and I are still in the early phase, the real work starts near the end of the fast.
Don't get discouraged...think about why you're doing this. I have a large ovarian cyst (15cm) that I need to get rid of, and I'm also very fatigued. I have seen people cure themselves of cancer through fasting (MC and others), so, from a health perspective, I know it works, so I can wait for the results.
If you're doing this just to lose weight, the motivation may not keep you going, under these circumstances.Advertisement
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- Re: 4th day FRUSTRATION!!! bbo
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This is a reply to # 513,902Hey Sallybb...thanks for the message! No, I'm definitely not doing this just to lose weight...I wouldn't mind dropping a few, but I know it will most likely return when I start eating again. I guess I just really really want to clear out my system. My intestinal system is a bit strange...I go for days without a bowel movement and it gets upset sometimes just from eating. I'll have to adjust my diet a bit afterwards I know, I'm just disappointed that it doesn't feel like anything's being cleared out. I'm at a bit of a disadvantage because I'm teaching in Japan, so don't have access to things like colonics or even, laxitive tea (not that I can find anyway). The only way it seems I can get things moving is with the SWF, but that hasn't felt rewarding at all. I might go out and buy some Organic tea that I found that is supposed to be good for the digestive system...hopefully it will substitute for the SWF, because I just can't handle those anymore. Anyway...thanks for your reply, I hope you can achieve your goal!
Beth
- Re: 4th day FRUSTRATION!!! bbo
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- Re: 4th day FRUSTRATION!!! ginazzz
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MoreThis is a reply to # 513,897Beth...try sticking to lax tea. It made a huge difference for me. The only day that I did the swf was the only day that I did not lose any weight..per the scale. I'm sure I did, but I was too bloated from the salt to tell. The exhaust that I felt from it was awful. Just hang in there, you WILL see results. How could you not. Also, try cutting back on the cayenne...that will make a difference.
- Re: 4th day FRUSTRATION!!! bbo
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thanks Ginazzz! I'm definitely gonna stick to the tea...BUT, cannot find laxitive tea where I am. Do you think Organic digestive tea would be ok? the SWFs exhaust me to know end...almost feel like I need a whole day just to recover from it. Anywayl...cheers for the response. Lemme know if you have any advice about the digestive tea. Also, yeah...cutting back on the cayenne for sure!
beth
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- Re: 4th day FRUSTRATION!!! Masshole617
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This is a reply to # 513,897Do not despair! Some people's bodies are more resistant to cleansings than others. It is not uncommon for a week to go by before seeing any results.
Sometimes your constitution is so used to the toxins within it that it needs some serious coersion to realize it's okay to let go of them. You're on day four, so obviously at this point you know better than your body!
Don't let your body's stubborn ways fool you into ending. We've all had bad days and uncomfortable experiences and because we didn't let them stop us, we've found out why we made this endeavor in the first place. Stick with it, you'll be happy you did!
I wish I could help with the cayenne-exit problem - it's okay to reduce that amount if you feel it will help.
And try not to get back on that scale until Monday.
You've come this far which is a testament your resolve. I know you'll see and feel positive results if you continue!
I know it.
-Dana
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- Re: 4th day FRUSTRATION!!! Masshole617
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This is a reply to # 513,897Also...
I'm not sure if digestion tea encourages elimination. See if it contains senna. I'd give it a shot anyhow - couldn't hurt.
-Dana- Re: 4th day FRUSTRATION!!! bbo
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This is a reply to # 513,917Thanks so much for your words of encouragement Dana...it does take a stong will power to get through this and I'm hoping I can prove to myself just how strong I am...even through rough times! I'm gonna try adjust things a bit to make it more comfortable for me...i.e. the tea, reducing the cayenne etc. I think it waill make things much better. I'll just have to trust my body to let things go...
Thanks again, I really, really appreciate it! You've helped me lots today!
beth- Re: 4th day FRUSTRATION!!! Joyful
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Beth, I replied to your other message about the tea. It's important to get a laxative tea so everything can move out, otherwise there is no cleansing and you'll probably feel more uncomfortable as the days go on.
Last year, I did this for 10 days (with the tea only, no SWF) at 6 glasses/day and didn't notice any weight loss until around the 7th day. I lost 12 pounds by the 10th day and only regained about 2 or 3 pounds afterwards. How much we regain depends on how we eat after the fast. My diet was vegetarian before and after and together with daily exercise, my weight stayed off.
My main purpose for the fast/cleanse was for health and I would like to do this 2 or 3 times each year.
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