Your story is amazing! Does everyone educated in poop ropes think we should all expel these at some time? I’m asking since I’ve never had one, and I’ve been doing the MC for years. Also, I’ve been vegan for a few years, and stopped eating all meat & fish for more than a year (I stopped eating red meat YEARS ago). Just curious. :-)   [End]
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Bigad: Sounds like you and I are feeling about the same on the MC. It’s hard to be around food, especially the food you love, but then I just remember how much good I’m doing for my body. Basically, I just want to live a long & happy life & I believe that can be achieved with the MC once a year & living a near vegan lifestyle. Keep up the good work -- you’re almost there! Ashley   [End]
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Sebastian- I don’t know about bulimia, but I did suffer from anorexia when I was 18. Being in my late twenties when I tried the MC for the first time, I don’t know if it will help you with your bulimia, but it may make you love you body and want to treat it with love from now on. I know eating disorders are not really about what our outer selves look like -- it’s a control issue. For me, my life was so out-of-control & there was absolutely nothing I could do about it & took control of the one thing I could -- what I put in my mouth. Eventually, I was able to look in the mirror & rea ...
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I am also on Day 5 today. It’s funny, I’m looking forward to the weekend, but I know when it’s over, I’m that much closer to eating again, but eating well again -- mostly vegan. I’m already planning my first non-salad meal, probably for next Saturday. Woohoo! Good luck to everyone!   [End]
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I woke up this morning with swollen eyes, but they calmed down after a few hours. I got a full night’s sleep, so I know it’s not that -- it must be the detoxing!   [End]
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Thank you for saying this. My husband did do the SWF on an empty stomach. I can only imagine what would happen after a meal. :-(   [End]
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Day 4 is going well. But like my subject line says, I would love to have some food. One week from today, I can have orange juice! Woohoo! I remember the other times I’ve done MC, the orange juice day was just like eating food -- filled me completely up! Plus, you feel really good about having completed the entire cleanse. Good luck to everyone on the MC!   [End]
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My husband tried doing the SWF while eating solid food and after one hour, he was eliminating. If you’re looking to detox & cleanse, I don’t think the SWF alone while eating will do it, but if you’re looking for a quick flush of the system, you’ll get one!   [End]
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During my first round of MC cleansing, I had to go on antibiotics on or about day 3. I was able to do the cleanse while on the antibiotics (they were supposed to be taken on an empty stomach, if I remember correctly) & expelled plenty of toxins! I think you’ll be just fine doing while on the medication. I wouldn’t suggest not taking the medication to do the MC because I’ve had acne problems in the past & know that the minute I stopped my meds, I broke out. I wouldn’t want to wish that on you! Good luck!   [End]
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You are amazing! I cannot imagine making food that I cannot eat. Wow. Good luck with that -- you have the strongest willpower I’ve ever heard of!   [End]
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I am not a doctor, or mental health expert, but I would guess that the toxins being released into your body is what’s making you depressed. For me, I am sooo easily irritable on the MC, but I know it’s worth it in the end! What thoughts in particular are you experiencing that are making you feel down?   [End]
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I think the key here is to change your diet for the better. After my first MC, I stopped eating red meat, after my second MC, I stopped eating all meat, after my third MC, I went full vegan. Near the end of my training for an endurance bike ride (600 miles over 7 days), I began eating some meat & dairy, which only showed up negatively as pounds after the ride (I couldn’t stop eating these things completely after the ride -- I craved it again). Now, I’m hoping to return to my vegan lifestyle after this current MC. Believe me, if you eat vegan and exercise moderately, you will keep off t ...
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I’m so glad I found this forum! This is my fourth or fifth time doing the 10 day MC over the last four years & I love it! Each time, the side effects are easier to take, so if this is your first time, know that it will get better each time. Of course, I miss food, but I like to think that the food will be there when it’s time for me to eat again! Also, thanks to the postings, I learned yesterday why it was bad for me to chew gum (and why I was feeling sooo hungry, because of that) and how to make the SWF go down easier -- drink warm & pretend it’s a broth. For the first time last nigh ...
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