Shelly's cleanse days 4-8

Right about now I could eat any and everything I see in my kitchen. A word to the wise, do not go to Whole Foods while on a cleanse or fast of any kind! I had to buy more lemons two days ago and there were so many good smells lurking on every isle. Even the olive oil dipping station had my attention. I am mostly craving breads and cheesy goods...a pizza would be heaven. But, I haven't had a single thing to eat and I plan to stick this thing out. I'm really not hungry, just fantasizing about eating. I've had a couple of days of headaches and find those are the days I skipped the SWF. I have gotten use to it. I hate to drink the salt water, but feel so much better after all those toxins are released. I also still feel pretty tired most of the time. I've napped almost every day. I've had a hard time drinking six full glasses each day and some days only drinking four. I'm sure I've lost some energy as a result.

I learned a little tidbit online last night that said the fuzzy, white coating on your tongue (gross I know) will turn pink again when your body is through detoxing. Mine turned whiteish on Day 2 and it's from toxins and yeast being released. I have a tongue scraper, but it's literally like shag carpeting in my mouth. If it's still white on Day 10, what do I do? So many people continue this diet for 14, 20, and up to 40 days. I don't think it's recommended for first-timers though. The more you do the cleanse the quicker your body responds in the future and I have no doubts that I will do this cleanse at least once a year, possibly twice. I have lost about 5 or lbs. . . nothing crazy. I had a rotary scale and bought a digital one mid-cleanse so I'm not sure exactly. The book says some people can lose up to two lbs. a day.

The next two days will be tough for sure. Even the two days following (the ease out days) are pretty tough as I'm only supposed to drink fresh orange juice on days 11 and 12 to get my system ready for digestion again and homemade veggie broth on day 13. I think I'm going to skip the second day of OJ and move to the soup with some fresh fruit.

Onward and upward! I'll check in again when I complete my challenge!