Experiences

(Names have been changed to protect their identity :)

Hi Sophie and Mike

Well we have made it to day 2. Just barely!!! Yesterday was fine, no problems even without the coffee. George sailed through the day and evening unscathed. I didn't fair quite as well. Nearing the end of the school day I started getting a headache - not big surprise - it was partly stress related because of what I am working on at the moment. We came home from school to get Krissy ready for a sleepover - pretty good timing I think. She wanted to take chocolate chip cookie batter with her for the girls to bake at the party, so I mixed up the dough, didn't even taste a bit of it. George drop off Krissy and picked Hobart up from track practice on the way home. George and I lay down on the couches and rested, Hobart went to his friend's to play. By this time my head is unbearable! I think I fell asleep for a bit and woke when Hobart came home around 7. As the evening headed toward 8pm I thought we had better eat since we were 2 hours past the recommended time. It was all I could do to get the salads ready. I leaned on the counter to stay up right and in the middle of tossing I ended up as the sink tossing as well. After that episode I felt quite a bit better. I finished making the salads and sat down to eat (George was still sleeping). Still weak and unable to hold my head up for every long I managed to get a few mouthfuls of salad down. Eventually I found it too much effort to eat and decided to head for bed. My head was still ready to explode and I was feeling ill again. Didn't make it to the stairs and had to duck into the bathroom - and so much for the salad no need to worry about the 14 hour digestion time.

Eventually I made it to bed. Thankfully no more vomiting sessions and my headache eventually subsided, just feels a little fussy at the moment. I am sure that this will be a low key day. I didn't get up until 9:30 and haven't even showered yet. George had a great sleep - he had the bed to himself since I decided to sleep in Krissy's room so I wouldn't disturb him if I were ill.

We are on to grapes today. They are good in the commissary this week so that makes life easier.

Hope your others victims are doing well.

TTFN Josephine and George

It's difficult not to feel better after feeling so bad!

  Hi,

This is my fifth time on the DetoxParty Plan and I feel very stable and normal. I followed the plan exactly and did not overdo it. I have lost 2.5kg of what I call garbage. I always feel the same day 4. A bit hungry at times, flatter stomach, more energized and full of vegetables. I like what I am giving my body.

In the last four days I would have had 8-10 coffees, about 4 cups of sugar, 8 - 12 slices of bread, 1 bag of chips, maybe some popcorn and a bowl of ice cream ON TOP of my regular food. I am glad to have given my body the digestive rest it needs. I do this 2 -3 times a year. I am becoming a pro at it.

Over Digesting = Sucking all the energy out of you!

Thanks  - Mike

 ode to food for day four

oh the delights of lettuce, carrots, cabbage crunch! praise solid crispy textures oh joyous lunch! be gone fructose overload two days- no more! Cinnamon, peppermint,sage, NOT green tea [just how much seriously is a person supposed to pee?] tired, weary bones and thumping head [can't I just have a tiny itsy bit of bread?] Praise glorious hot soup chez pelletier tonight aah the happiness of appeasing the appetite!

M and M

I don't know if you want to add my testimony because I did a few mistakes and they might prove to be contagious if spread on the wiki. Otherwise, I don't mind to see posted.

Day 2 and 3, easy easy. I have been off caffeine and heavy sweets for a month, so no adverse reactions in this department. For some reason (sudden return to the Panama time-zone?), I woke up on both days at 1 pm. I eat only 4 apples on Thursday and the next day, 2 boxes of fresh pineapple until... there was no more and I felt hungry, so I cheated with melon. I really think it is important to stay with one fruit rather than combining because combining can create cravings. On Day 4, I eat vegges at school and some cut melon. No problem at all. Upon arrival home I eat two spoons of brown rice that I had cooked for Julia and I immediately felt that something was wrong with my stomach -- I still do. I stopped, realizing that in no way I could put rice in the vegges family. I eat a sweet potato and later, melon again. The last meal was quite late and it was another salad with vinegar and a drop of olive oil. Because of these mistakes I plan to cut the potato tomorrow and stay on vegges only. And not to combine with fruit, although I find that very difficult, as I feel somewhat hungry within 30 minutes of eating my salad. From doing other diets before, I am aware than any mistake can throw you off balance. So far, I have only lost 1 kilo. Bisoux,

If it's possible to have a food hangover after a party with just vegetables, then I have one! I woke this morning on Day 5 with a slight headache over my left eye. I felt bloated and full. Feels like I "re-toxed" instead of "de-toxed!" I couldn't even face having fruit for breakfast, but I did, just to put something in my stomach. This is the 3rd time I've done a de-tox and the first time I have had a reaction like this. Maybe less is more??

I have been thinking that nothing has really changed from the detox, until I was talking to other detoxers this morning and realized that I too am sleeping harder and longer, at night. This is a good thing. More rest is better (or so they say) for the body's self healing process. So I figure that I am in fact going to be bette,r on the inside. (smiles) Also, I am a few pounds lighter and this is a good thing.

Thank you both for presenting this program and facilitating it. I probably would never have started it on my own, without being part of a group and having such a positive support team.

With thanks

<span style="font-size: 150%; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 193, 178);">I didn't make it to the party - I think I really missed out - I have enjoyed the shared recipes, talking with people who are doing the detox or have done it. I have really felt more positive, healthier, and my clothes are looser! Plus, the feeling of accomplishment that I have because of doing the detox!And...I FEEL GREAT!

<span style="font-size: 130%; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(219, 51, 51);">Day 6

OK lovelies,

I am truly hooked on this diet.................3rd day of unwashed hair and it has all flicked into place..........my heavyset thick waist is going rapidly ............my dull lifeless skin dry brushing into a blooming lovely complexion topped up with shinning eyes..............

<span style="color: rgb(200, 101, 101);"><span style="color: rgb(200, 81, 81);"><span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(198, 214, 76);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 230, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(195, 111, 111);"> What I liked about the detox : The detox made us more conscious about what we eat. I really liked the group thing. I loved the detox party kindly hosted by the Pelletier's and I would have probably broken the rules earlier if it was not for the group. It helped me stay motivated. The detox was also an excellent way to become more creative with veggies and fruit. There are many recipes that we will do again, as a way to vary what we eat.

What I did not like so much: I realized how much I was dependent on bread and that was painful at times! I could not exercise as much because I did not have the energy.

My detox conclusion : I will probably not do another detox in this exact same form. However, I have learned a lot about my perception of food and the way I should care for my body. I already knew I was mistreating it but never took the time or the effort to really do something about it. If something, I feel confident I can go back to basics and "eat to live" rather than "live to eat" :-)

<span style="color: rgb(211, 100, 100);">Thanks again to the detox mentors for their guidance and support!

<span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(72, 25, 25);"><span style="color: rgb(200, 101, 101);"><span style="color: rgb(200, 81, 81);"><span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(198, 214, 76);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 230, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(195, 111, 111);">Thank you so much

You are the best!!!!!!

I am so proud of my self ( I did it )

<span style="color: rgb(200, 101, 101);"><span style="color: rgb(200, 81, 81);"><span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(198, 214, 76);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 230, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(195, 111, 111);"><span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(40, 226, 57);">Thanks a lot for all the guidance & encouragement that you both have given through this Detox program.

In the beginning, I was in 2 minds whether do it or no because the course sounded like a horror to me since I am a non-veg and junk food freak. But now, I am glad that I decided to go for it, for all the benefits I received from it. Now I can say that I am no longer a junk food freak because I have learnt what I can gain from 'clean' food.

The first day of the detox was very hard, I was having a bad headache all day. But day 2 & 3 were not that tuff, as I thought it would be. The only bad part was to resist my temptations to have junk food (which I usually do on weekends). Day 4 was 'Bliss' ..... I can eat variety of food. I was craving for something with salt & pepper.

Today is the last day of the program. I woke up with a Smile on my face. I have got a flat stomach and have lost a few pounds; without any exercise!! :) Also happy that I can make more additions to my diet from tomorrow & soon will be able to have non-veg. I am anxious, but I also know that I will think twice before I eat anything. I am sure I will do the Detox again......The results are amazing!!! THANKS A LOT.

<span style="color: rgb(200, 101, 101);"><span style="color: rgb(200, 81, 81);"><span style="font-size: 120%; color: rgb(198, 214, 76);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 230, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(195, 111, 111);"> <span style="color: rgb(85, 204, 252); font-size: 120%;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(44, 101, 150);">Sofie,

This was by far the most dynamic, entertaining and healthy "diet" I have ever gone through. You made it that way. You are an inspirational figure - that is your highest call. I am very grateful to have you around and I can only congratulate myself for having joined the party. It put me back on track after two years of trying and failing to get rid of "products" that somehow won their way into my life.

This is Day 8 and I am still on fruits and vegges because I simply cannot put anything else in my body. The food tastes better and better -- I have developed a better sense of taste and smell, seriously. yesterday I added soy milk, tofu and nuts but I am postponing adding rice because...it makes me feel heavy and I have learned to feel light again.

<span style="color: rgb(34, 101, 201);">Thank you!!!

<span style="color: rgb(219, 99, 26);"><span style="font-size: 120%; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; color: rgb(255, 157, 0);">Hi Sof We are alive and doing well. We have had an amazing week detoxing. With the exception of last Wednesday night - when I felt so dreadful - we have been feeling great. There were no slipups throughout and astonishingly enough no cravings - except for 'George' wanting the burger and fries, and he still does. Hobart made and interesting observation one day exclaiming " I love it when you and dad are on detox. The fridge is full and there is so much variety!" To which I was happy to reply "..and it is all good for you." George and I have enjoyed the wiki and made good use of it. I have made almost everything posted as well as two soups from the pamphlet. This programme has exposed me to foods that I would otherwise not be likely to try -- that's a good thing. At dinner last night I commented how in the past week we have consumed more vegetables than in the past six months. That may be an exaggeration but not a big one! In the past week I have had to make a batch of chocolate chip cookie dough, bake 2 ginger bread houses and assemble 9 ginger bread houses piping royal icing over the parts, and tonight I will be hosting a birthday celebration with lots of junk food. I can say without a word of a lie that I did not taste and of the baked goods or icing (hope they were edible) and was not tempted too. It is utterly scary what pseudo-food can do to your body and mind. I think I will continue to avoid sugar for a while and reduce the caffeine consumption. Perhaps I will switch to decaf coffee - coffee is the one flavour that I have been missing, but not craving.

This experience has been exceptional. I will do it again and I will consider what I am putting into my body before it goes in. To paraphrase the old LCBO slogan "I am my own food control board'.

I will miss hearing from you on daily and on the wiki, however I appreciate how much personal time it takes to do the thorough job you did.