Hi Lara-
I don't know about the Lemonade diet, I only fast with water only. The
more flavor you put in your mouth during a fast, the more you will want
food. Your stomache will demand it. So, I only ever fast with water,
distilled.
I can tell you that if you are new to fasting, you should gradually
work up to two weeks. Go for a couple days every month or so, until
you feel comfortable about fasting. Two weeks is a long time, you may
not think it so, but it is.
Get some of the Arnold Ehret books:
http://www.arnoldehret.org/healthclub/the_health_club.html
They are a good read. He also has a laxitive (in pill form) that works
good. He has the recipe for it in one of his books for tea form. That
took us a lot of driving and 3 stops to get everything the first time,
the pills are much easier (they are at our local health food store).
Also, the pills are easier for a person on the go. Take them on your
way home from work and they will work there way through you in a couple
hours (your results may vary).
I had chronic heartburn for years, until my first 7 day fast, then it
was gone.
My girlfriend was lactose intolerant for years, she fasted for 9 days
when I did 7, and that took care of her problem.
It just may work for your milk problem.
Going about an hour after you eat is what a lot of books say is the
ideal amount of time that it should take.
Try more fiber and less fruit to counter the diarrhea.
I am no expert, just someone who read a bunch of books and tried some
of what I read.
Good luck.
-Tim
Lara wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm a newbie to this group and also to fasting. Today I'm starting the
> Master Cleanse / Lemonade Diet and have one main concern.
>
> All my life, I've been fairly regular (I'm now 27, so it's not an
> old-age problem...yet!), if you know what I mean. I eat something,
> then within the next hour, I'm off to the bathroom. Some say they're
> envious, I say I'm cursed! It's not pleasant and sometimes an
> inconvenience. It's also not a specific kind of food, just any food.
> And the more I eat, the more I go!
>
> Further, for around 6 years (since 21yo) I haven't been able to drink
> full cream milk or else I can expect a sleepness night sitting in the
> bathroom with the additional pleasure of having extreme cramping. :(
> Other dairy products, unless it's a cheese platter, do no harm though,
> so not sure if it's a lactose problem either!
>
> Anyhow, I'm going on the Master Cleanse for two reasons - 1) I've been
> eating like a monster for the past year and 2) in the past year I've
> gained 10kg and my fat percentage has increased greatly (it used to be
> 16% or so when I was a fitness junkie!). Now, I'm not too concerned
> about the headaches, as I'm prone to them anyway, I'm not too concerned
> about the cravings or lack of food either, I'm concerned about the
> laxative tea!!!
>
> If I'm already a very regular person who on a normal day goes 2-3
> times, and frequently has minor cases of diarrhea (sorry for the info,
> but I guess I can assume it's a frequent topic for Master Cleansers???
> lol), should I really take laxative tea??? I work full-time and will
> have no time off for the Master Cleanse. I will arrive home around 7pm
> Monday-Friday and I don't want to be up every night for 10-14 days!
> :'( I'm really, REALLY afraid. :'( Additionally, I study part-time
> off-campus, so I'm up late each night and therefore doing the
> "extraction" procedure in the mornings (and carrying the problem to
> work!) isn't really an option either. I've tried the teas already, but
> they don't do TOO much, but I know testing them while not actually ON
> the Master Cleanse isn't a sign of what's to come. :'(
>
> Can anyone please assist? What can I do to avoid having up to 2 weeks
> of sleepless nights??? :'(
>
> Thanks so much in advance,
> Lara
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