I did my first MC while working full time and had no problems. But your work environment is different! Rather than the issues you mentioned, I might be more concerned about being able to get to the bathroom right when you need to! If you can handle that, I think you will be fine. The first 1-3 days are the toughest so maybe you can start over a weekend to ease into it. Good luck!   [End]
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I am also on day 9 and have some bloating. But I don’t do the SWF, and I know that I haven’t been drinking as much water as I should be. I’m not sure why you are feeling that way. Like many things with the MC, I would wait and see if it changes in a day or two. Unless you are only doing 10 days, in which case you don’t have long to wait! :-)   [End]
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I do only the tea night and morning with no SWF. This is my second cleanse and I did the same thing last time with good results. I did try to SWF but my stomach said, ”no way”! (I threw up.) I think if you do the tea and really let it steep, you are OK.   [End]
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What do you mean specifically when you say to avoid getting sick? I am wondering what will happen if I do not do the liver flush after the cleanse is over.   [End]
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I am starting my second MC (day one). I felt great when I did it last year, but this time I noticed the disclaimer at the top of this site about liver flushes. If I do a 10-14 day cleanse, is it absolutely necessary to do the liver flush to avoid ”serious digestive problems”? I didn’t do one last time... Thanks!   [End]
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You’ve probably heard it already, but drink more lemonade. This really helped me (I am on day 9) get past the hunger and the cravings. The other thing that helps is emotional support. Get a family member or close friend to do it with you, or at least to encourage you. Kind of like this forum except closer to hand. You can definitely do it! It will get easier as you go along. Another thing that helps me (but my husband disagrees) is to tell people I am doing it. Then I feel more obligation to carry it out. But ultimately it is just for you.   [End]
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Hey -- I want to know if I’m getting the results!! ;-)   [End]
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Thanks! I had seen these but the problem is that they aren’t in the bowl with the toilet water, etc... but you do get an idea.   [End]
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After reading your post again, I am wondering if all the plaque looks the same. Mine is more dark brown than black/green and a bit too soft to really see the knobs you mentioned. It does sink to the bottom... I’m surprised someone does not take a picture and post it up!   [End]
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It’s funny, but my husband just told me today that he is experiencing the same thing (on day 9). He had gone half the day without drinking any of his lemonade! (or water) Not sure what the cause is, though... perhaps you should try to drink a little.   [End]
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I think aside from ending a day early that I did follow it to a T. I used the senna tea evening and morning (because I could not keep the salt water flush down) and aside from that drank only the lemonade and some plain water at times. I tried to work out but did not have the energy in the mornings, so just some brief workouts in the evening occasionally. I also got some more rest than usual, taking naps on the weekend in the afternoon. I am hoping that what I saw being passed was plaque. It certainly seemed to fit the description of what others have said. I would really like to do the ...
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I am sure you’ll get more expert answers from others on the site, but a few things that my husband and I have observed. Splenda is a better sweetener than Equal, and you can even heat it up and use it to cook with! I would try to stay away from meat as much as you can. It is full of fats, and you can get delicious protein from other sources, like fish, tofu, beans, etc. And if you like sushi, that is a wonderful source of protein! Basically, everything in moderation is the key for me. It depends how much of a radical change you want to make in your life. I find that really radical chang ...
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You should be getting a fair amount of potassium from the lemonade. Are you drinking enough fluid overall? Because I think that cramps can also be caused by dehydration. You can drink plain water in addition to the lemonade you’re having...   [End]
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Today is my 9th day on this first-time MC. It has been tough at times but not as hard as I thought. Because of my schedule this week I need to make today my last day but I’ve seen some awesome results! I’ve lost about 8 or 9 pounds, got that gross plaque out of me, and my glands have completely shrunk! Like the ones on your neck? I can barely feel mine anymore. Has that happened to everyone? Anyway, my plan was to go on to the OJ tomorrow, but I noticed someone else said they skipped it and went to broth. What does the OJ accomplish? It’s not too much acid for the whole day? Thanks!   [End]
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From one Pisces to another, good luck! This is day 8 for me, first time doing it, and I am very glad I have been. There are some ups and downs, but mostly I just feel great that I have stuck with it this long. My main tip would be to go easy for the 10 days and give yourself time to rest. I noticed I wanted to sleep more than usual. Also, you mentioned you work in a gym. Not sure if you are planning to work out during the cleanse. Lots of people do and seem fine, but I noticed that I could only work out in the early evening. If I tried in the morning, I was way too exhausted. Anyway, ke ...
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Thanks for your message. It definitely inspires me to try the liver flish at the end of the MC (day six now). But what are the Epson salts like? If it is anything like the SWF then I’m afraid I won’t be able to do it since I threw that right up...   [End]
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I’m sorry that you did not feel you could continue, but eveyone has to do what’s right for her body and it sounds like you knew it was time to stop. Good luck with the improved eating habits!   [End]
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I threw up the SWF too, so don’t feel bad. Must be that gag reflex thing. But the tea morning and night should do the same thing. I am on day 5 and going strong. Keep it up! :-)   [End]
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The tea twice each day does seem to keep the BMs coming (even saw some plaque today, I think). But the thought of the enema is kind of scary. I guess I will play it by ear. Thanks!   [End]
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Thanks! I will definitely try that since I love mint tea. (and maple syrup). It would be such a shame to not make it to ten days after all this effort. Thanks for the support. This is a great forum.   [End]
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I agree -- the lemonade will definitely start to taste better. I am on my fifth day (first time doing this) and every day it gets yummier. I have noticed that some brands of maple syrup taste better than others, so you might want to try a different brand if you haven’t already stocked up. I like Spring Tree.   [End]
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I tried doing the SWF this morning; my husband’s been doing it for a couple of days. But I got this gagging feeling and then I threw up most of the water. Bummer! Back to the tea for me. This is day five and I am really hungry all of a sudden, and the lemonade is not taking the hunger away like it normally does. Any ideas on this? Do I just ignore the hunger and keep going? Thanks!   [End]
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I am so sorry, but you can be proud that you did it for as long as you did (some folks can’t make it past one day) and that you resolved to try again! I think it may help if you can try to avoid being around others eating, but that may not be possible. definitely keep the lemonade with you so you have some when you are tempeted. it often takes the craving away. i am on day five and this is the first day i feel i can make it to 10, so there is hope!   [End]
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Hey Joanne. I’m interested in what you said about the tea because I thought that a huge purpose of this was to have several BMs each day to flush out. This is my fourth day and I’ve been using the Smooth Move in the evenings (and today in the morning too). I don’t really know what the muscus and chaff look like but I do not think I am seeing any of that, and I am worried that it isn’t working. Any thoughts? Thanks!   [End]
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Good luck with it! I am on day 4 and starting to feel like I can actually make it to day 10. Just remember, it is only 10 days out of your life and will go quickly. You can look back on it and feel great that you did it! Go girl!   [End]
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Thanks! I think that’s a good point. It does take a while for the senna to kick in, so I will take it tomorrow morning and see how that goes... If I am going to sacrfice then I definitely want this to work!   [End]
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Thanks! I will be doing my best to hang in with it... do you think the senna tea just in the evening is the OK? My husband is doing it with me and he drinks it in the morning too and/or salt flush, but I am too nevous to get on the train to commute after that!   [End]
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That part must be so difficult... you can’t get away for a little while? I had heard that after a while you start to find food unappealing. Hope that happens!   [End]
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Thanks so much! Did you get good results when you did it last time for only six days? I think I’ll take your advice and up the amount I am drinking...   [End]
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This is only my third day so I cannnot claim to be an expert, but I know that drking water along with the lemonade is OK. I have been doing that to switch off and stay very hydrated. Good luck!   [End]
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I did not realize there was a more appropriate forum for my question. Thanks.   [End]
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Hi, I am on my third day of the Master Cleanse and am looking for some validation that it is worth it. I am feeling more tired than usual and need to sleep more, which makes it a little hard to focus at work. I guess I want to feel that by the end of 10 days that I will have felt it is worth it. I am drinking about 60oz of lemonade per day. Does that sound right for a 5’7, 140-lb woman? Any support is appreciated!   [End]
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I am on day three of the Master Cleanse and am just looking for some support that it is worth continuing. I am finding that I want to sleep and rest more because I don’t have enough energy, and this makes it hard to focus at work. I am drinking about 60oz per day. Does that sound enough for a 5’7, 140-lb woman? Thanks for any support!   [End]
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I have done one liver cleanse and want to do another one in a couple of weeks. My question is this: Drugstores sell a 10 oz bottle of magnesium citrate. Could this be used instead of the epsom salts before and after the olive oil mixture is consumed? I think it might taste better.   [End]
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