Day 15, think I've had enough, pleas... 
rachellucky
18 y
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Hi all. Well, today is day 15. My original hard goal was 30 days, soft goal 21, but on day 15 I am just plain tired of the lemonade. My kidneys continue to ache inspite of increased water. I should feel accomplished, as this is my longest cleanse ever, but I can't help but feel disappointment for falling short of my goal.
Anyone else experience this? Any words of advice, support, encouagement, or maybe a kick in the pants to keep going?- Re: Day 15, think I've had enough, p... nctalley
18 y
1,207
This is a reply to # 743,344Whether you continue or not...just know that you've done an amazing thing for your body. But in case you are looking for a kick in the pants...they say never to quit on a low. So I say, at the very least, don't quit while your kidneys are aching. Once you feel better, you can decide at that point whether to continue on. Best of luck in whatever you decide. And congratulations! I am usually just a two weeker so you've already done a day more than I EVER have. Though I do intend to go three weeks eventually (but not this time). 5 days into my 14 now, then up to No-Cal for a wedding and wine tasting after my break.
- Re: Day 15, think I've had enough, p... kiki g
18 y
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This is a reply to # 743,344Hi! I'm breaking my fast today, 23, and my original goal was a min of 30, possibly up to 40. It's a little disappointing, but I am just tryiing to listen to my body, I think it's had enough for now, and for the last 2 days I have been HUNGRY, which has not been a prob since day 3, no matter how much lemonade I drink. Anyway, all day I had been debating the pros and cons of cutting the fast short, and I noticed I was feeling like I was letting myself down by stopping. So I just nipped that thought right in the bud by looking at what I have accomplished on this fast (my longest to date too--I had gone 12 days previously), and thinking about how much healthier I am now than I was 3 weeks ago. However, I did spend a long time thinking about it today (do i just WANT to eat, is this a lack of willpower, maybe I'll feel better tomorrow etc etc etc); you're the only one who knows what your body needs. So, sorry, not much in the way of advice, but I do know just how you feel. Btw, it's now the 27th, did you stop or are you still going?
- Re: Day 15, think I've had enough, p... rachellucky
18 y
1,194
This is a reply to # 744,113I know exactly how you felt! I wrestled with the same battle in my mind..I felt disappointed and accomplished at the same time..My longest fast was 13 days. Today was my day 16. I started the day with lemonade, at lunch began sipping my fesh OJ, and just ate a bowl of delicious homemade organic veggie soup...I throw cabbage, kidney beans, corn, green beans, celery, tomoatos, garlic, basil, oregeno, cayenne, black beans, carrots, baby potatos, hulled barley, and more into a crock pot and let it slow cook overnight. I ate about 6 Tamari-sesame crackers....
I feel fine...it's been 17 days since my last meal...it's always weird to eat again. For some reason the OJ seemed to bother my stomach this time, or it could be the cayenne capsules I am still taking
The main thing is I quit smoking and have no desire to go back, I began exercising again, and plan on eating smaller portions of healthier food. That's really what I wanted. I knew I had to go off as I was only getting down 1 quart of the lemonade, and just couldn't stomach any more...I wasn't cleansing anymore, I was just water fasting.
I think you did great and should be proud of yourself. I wanted to make it until at least day 21, but my body just didn't agree with that plan.
I am going on a cruise at the end of Jan. and may due a 10dayer before I go...I hear you eat a lot on a cruise, cleanseing always makes me gravitate towards healthier choices.
thanks for writing...best wishes!
Rachel
- Re: Day 15, think I've had enough, p... rachellucky
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