3 Days Apple Detox Challenge

**shirleysyu** · July 1st, 2006, 09:25 PM

WHEN? Begin Wednesday, 7/5/06 or anytime you can get your apple supplies.

WHERE? Wherever you are, as long as you can get a hold of APPLES!

HOW? Eat unlimited amount of apples, doesn't matter what kind/color/size/organic/with or without skin. Just apples and water for 3 full days. By the end of the 3rd evening, drink 2 TBSP of olive oil.

WHY? Cayce Detox - cleanse intestines, kidney, skin, etc.

RESULT? Please see my weightloss dairy below. I've done it 3 times in 2 months.

If you're at a plateau or want to jump start your weightloss journey, you might consider this an option. It has helped me a lot!

**SarahMJS** · July 2nd, 2006, 06:58 AM

I'm in.

But I thought everyone said - no skin.

Just need some clarification on that.

Are we checking in here daily?

**Bulimic** · July 2nd, 2006, 06:05 PM

Hi. i sure wouldn't mind doing anything to help me lose weight faster. i was just unsure about how many apples. i know i can eat only apples for three days but unlimited scares me. i guess i'm just nervous eating fruit because its sugar even though i know in my mind that it is very healthy. So what would be the minimum apples we would need to eat in a day?

While i obviously don't know anything about this apple detox - i know my dietician always preferred that her patients ate the skin because of the fiber content. Don't know if that has anything to do with this detox process.

Thanks

**Anthony Broome (Tony)** · July 2nd, 2006, 06:52 PM

I'm in!!!!!!!!!

**shirleysyu** · July 3rd, 2006, 08:20 AM

Hi to all! From the book that I have, it said to peel the skin because you'll be eating nothing but apples for 3 days, your stomach might not be able to withhold all the acid. I don't think it has to do with fiber.

It's actually impossible for me to eat more than 5 apples a day! Apples are very low in sugar, and is one of the best fruit to eat during diet.

**Anthony Broome (Tony)** · July 3rd, 2006, 10:34 AM

Great, are we checking here daily after we start?
also how many times can you do this in a month?

**sexygrandma** · July 3rd, 2006, 06:13 PM

i'm in and going to get my apples tomorrow. I need a good cleansing to jump start my diet. Good luck to all!!!!

**jaspernotting** · July 3rd, 2006, 10:32 PM

I planned to start on Friday... but my nephew is getting married on Saturday, gosh... So I will try to start on Thursday instead. If I'll to just try a 2 day (that is on Thursday & Friday) and 1 day break (Saturday) followed by another 1 day (Sunday) will this work?

Sorry if I confuse you, Shirley!

**cndygrl80** · July 4th, 2006, 05:19 AM

I would like to join you guys! I think I will have to start Thursday though!

Thanks for bringing this up. It's been a while since I did a detox/cleanse. This should be nice.

**jaspernotting** · July 5th, 2006, 05:39 AM

I've just got 6 huge Fuji apples (my favourite) and a bottle of olive oil.

Starting tomorrow... wish me luck!

**JenniferInGA** · July 5th, 2006, 08:24 AM

Hey everyone! Hopefully it's not too late to join in. This sounds like a good jump start to get out of the rut i've been stuck in. I was doing really good, but have been stuck for the past few weeks. I've already had breakfast today, so I'm gonna start on Thursday.

Two quick questions- How nasty does it taste to drink straight olive oil?

And Shirleysyu- After your other apple detox, did you regain the weight right after it was over and you resumed your normal eating? I eat pretty healthy, but I don't wanna detox on apples and then go back to normal eating and gain the weight right back.

Thanks for the any answers. Good luck everyone! And don't forget to come back here and update us each day!

**reallyhopethisworks** · July 5th, 2006, 08:50 AM

count me in too!! just to get off to a good start, im sure that instead of the olive oil you can substitute this for a large glass of hot water with a tablespoon of suger in, as this is similar concept to the shanri-la diet where the body requires calories rather then the taste of the food, a tablespoon of sugar is roughly 400 calories, and drinking sugared water again tricks the mind into thinking that it has taken on excess calories therefore you should nt have a sweet craving they say not to eat anything an hour before the drink, and drink the water over a period of an hour so you need a two hour gap, dont know if it works, but scientifically should do all the best but i will give it a whirl let you know how i get on,

**shirleysyu** · July 5th, 2006, 10:59 AM

Hello to all! Glad you've decided to give this a try. I've lost quite a few tough pounds on this apple thing and kept it off so far. Hopefully it will do the same for all of you!

Bulimic - this detox calls for unlimited # of apples for 3 days. Don't worry, you won't be eating that many anyway! You'll be stuffed before you know it! It's preferred that your take the skin off due to indigestion. You'll be having nothing but apples, so try to avoid skin to make it easier on your stomach.

Tony - Yes, this is where our support group is. Feel free to use us! On my detox book, it didn't say how many times a month you can try, but it did say not to exceed 3 days each round that you do. I was so sick of apples after my first round, I didn't start again until 6 wks later. Just listen to your body! If you don't feel well, stop the process!

jaspernotting - don't forget to update us on your first day!

reallyhopethisworks - Haha...sugar water does sound much better than olive oil. However, I know that the olive oil is what's needed to draw toxics out of our system at the end. I don't know if sugar water will do the same thing...

JenniferInGA - after the 3 days detox, I did not overeat. I stayed within my 1200 cal/day, plus, your stomach somewhat shrunk after the 3 days so you won't be able to eat that much even if you want to. That's the good news!

Candygirl - The way I figure, a detox is good for my body anyway, it's worth a try!

**Virgo66** · July 5th, 2006, 12:05 PM

Hmm. This sounds really interesting! I could sure use a good cleansing.

So, will I need to be close to a bathroom throughout this, or just on day 4? You mentioned the 2 tbsp olive oil work their magic on that day...

Mary

**Newbie2004** · July 5th, 2006, 12:14 PM

Hello Ladies I am In

I just read about this on the other board a lot of good info. Thanks Shirley I need a jump start just like this to get me back on track. I just started Phen back again this week. I had been a baddddd girl for a while

I will start Thursday , since I ate today already and have to get to the market to get my apples

Shirley i have a question did you work out when you did the apple detox?

I cant wait to hear how much everyone loses in 3 days, This sounds like a great plan

good luck

**shirleysyu** · July 5th, 2006, 12:31 PM

Hi Newbie2004! Glad you're with us! I tried to stay low during the 3 days and resume my exercise after it's over. Need to conserve my energy so I can complete the 3 days! It's really not that bad with Phen!

**Brandi99** · July 5th, 2006, 01:23 PM

Hello Everyone,
I started today with the apples. It is 4:15 pm and I have had 3 apples so far. I do have to say I came home from school and took a three hour nap. I am just drained, not sure if it is from only eating apples and water or the rainy weather here.
I am really hungry and would love to grap something else to eat but I am going to stick with this, and hopefully it will give me a good reward in the end. I take the 37.5 phen pill and I break them in half, take one around 7 in the morning and the other around noon.
I will write back tomorrow and give everyone another update.

Brandi

**sassysherri** · July 5th, 2006, 04:04 PM

I've had 4 small apples today. I'm feeling the opposite actually and am very energetic. Problem is though my other half wants to take me dancing tonight and I don't know how to do that on this detox unless I just drink water. That's pretty hard though. But I guess I can do it!!! Any suggestions?

**Virgo66** · July 5th, 2006, 06:33 PM

Shirley, sorry! another question! Does the book say anything about taking vitamins & supplements while on the detox? (multi vit, calcium supp, 5htp, cla, flaxseed oil). Since you've been successful, did you use any vitamins/supplements? Thanks!

Mary

**lovnlife** · July 5th, 2006, 10:27 PM

Shirley - nice pic! I plan to try the detox near the end of the week. Thanks for sharing your experience.

**shirleysyu** · July 6th, 2006, 05:07 AM

Brandi99, I have to say that we experienced the same fatigue...I was not light headed or anything. I felt fine, just tired. I tried to listen to my body.

sassysherri, how did you do on the dance floor? It is kinda hard not to have a couple of drinks...right?

virgo66, that's a good question, but it's not answered in my book. I spread out my vitamins/supplements throughout the day, but felt kinda gross since my stomach is EMPTY. So, I skipped for 3 days and resumed on the 4th morning.

**murphthesurf** · July 6th, 2006, 05:23 AM

HI all. Well had to go to market last night my apple tree only had 3 apples which i ate yesterday.Today, I'm ready. Is un-sweet tea o.k.?
Or no caffine at all? please let me know.
Thanks,Maureen

**jaspernotting** · July 6th, 2006, 07:06 AM

Ooops my first day didn't go as planned. Well, I do it without Phen, and I do have my cravings for my normal cuppa... then comes the Zzzzzzzzz spell and I felt like dropping dead on my workstation! Gosh, so I went for lunch and blew this detox

Will be trying again tomorrow (Friday) and this time will try to pop one Phen. Keep going everyone!

**JenniferInGA** · July 6th, 2006, 07:37 AM

I'm on my first day today. I forgot to go to the store last night and buy the apples, so I haven't eaten anything yet today. I almost slipped up this morning because I was in the kitchen about to make something to eat when I remembered I wasn't suppose to eat anyhting. It's okay though, I caught myself in time. I'm gonna run on my lunch break and get the apples. So far I'm ok, but then again it's only noon on day one. One bad thing... I want my coffee!!! grrr!!! Oh well.

Good luck everyone!

**prettygal** · July 6th, 2006, 08:05 AM

I'm in on this! I read this last night & loved the idea! I have plenty of apples to get started!

I just got done eating my first apple. Tummy is growly so I broke down & took 1 of Hubby's phen. We'll see... if it's still growling in an hour I'll have another apple. I really want to do this cuz I love the whole detox idea. Don't mean to sound gross but if I go twice in a week I'm lucky. Today is my son's official b-day & we're having cake & ice cream. Hopefully he picks chocolate so I won't touch it. If he happens to pick white cake I'll have to restart tomorrow. I still plan on going to step tonight & taking my regular vitamins.

Good luck all!

**Brandi99** · July 6th, 2006, 10:49 AM

Day two for me on this detox. For all the people interested I will answer some questions for you.
Here is my story so far, remember not everyone is the same.

How many apples do you normally eat in a day? I ate 5 total yesterday, with the last two I peeled them and put in the food processer to make apple sauce. Today, day two, I have eaten 3 so far.

Side effects? For me it is extreme tiredness and headaches. I can't hardly keep my eyes open through class. Took a 3 hour nap on day one and then went to bed at 9:30 lastnight.

Have I cheated? Yes I was dying for something besides a apple yesterday, my stomach kept growling and I broke down and had 1 rice cake.

How much have I lost? I lost three lbs so far since starting. 3 lbs - 1 1/2 days not bad huh

Will I do this again? I doubt it, just because i'm miserable and I am not a big fan of apples in the first place. Also, this is my first detox ever so I did not realize it would be like this, but I can do anything for three days.

O.K. I know people are wondering so I will tell you...You tinkle alot as you are drinking lots of water, as for the other, I have only been once and that was yesterday. (But you might not want to base that on me cause I have never been a regular when it comes to that, maybe once or twice a week is the norm for me)

**sassysherri** · July 6th, 2006, 12:11 PM

I swore I wrote in this morning but I don't see them. There are so many of the forums I forget which ones I've been to. ha! ha! This detox thing is harder than I thought it would be. I am so hungry for other things. This is very hard!!!

**Newbie2004** · July 6th, 2006, 12:20 PM

Hello ladies
Well I started today It was a little rough this morning I got up at 6:30 and workout for 1 1/2 hr and after that i was starvingggggggg

I usaully dont take my pill until 11 am, so it will last all day, so I just fought the hunger until i took my pill and then I had One apple so far.

I forgot to go to the market like Jennifer and I only had 1 apple in the house

My boyfriend is bringing me home a bag of apples and as soon as he walks in this house, I am going to eat eat eat

I have been drinking plenty of water and I did take a 1hr nap today so i guess that help. I dont have to work this week so this is the perfect time to do this.

Shirley I know that you are done your 3 days, but can you check up on us in case we have any questions we still need youe encouragement.

Brandi i am so jealous 3 pounds that is wonderful. that is some great encouragement

Prettygal be strong dont touch that cake.we can do this together

to everyone else we can do this. we will be so happy after those 3 days...

Shirley i have a question why only 3 days,I thought most detox programs last 1 to 2 weeks thanks

Newbie2004

**shirleysyu** · July 6th, 2006, 01:32 PM

How is everyone doing? Don't worry, I am still checking back throughout the day, trying to answer questions...

It is ok to have decaf coffee, tea, etc...but water is still the best. The side effects Brandi99 has mentioned were similar to mine. I was miserable, couldn't concentrate, frustrated, just pissed, for 3 days! I hated apples, but I had to try it to see if it works.

Newbie2004, Cayce Apple Detox is what this is call, only calls for 3 days on apples. I don't know the theory behind it but I certainly cannot look at another apple after it's over!

Will I do it again? Sure will. WHY? My skin has improved and I feel more alert comparing to before!

Come on! If you're on your 2nd day, that's the hardest!!! Once you're on the last day, you'll be counting down to an improved YOU, inside and out!

**murphthesurf** · July 6th, 2006, 02:22 PM

i HAD 2 APPLES BY 11AM.THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I START FEELING FLUISH TOOK TEMP 99.8. I FELL ASLEEP FOR 3 HOURS WOKE UP FEELING CRAPPY ,TOOK TEMP AGAIN 100.1.I JUST TOOK A WARM BATH ,FEELING TIRED I'M GONNA GO SLEEPY LADIES, I HOPE I FEEL BETTER BY MORNIN.
PS I HAVE NO APPETITE JUST THIRSTY.
MAUREEN

**Brandi99** · July 6th, 2006, 05:52 PM

Well I have to say that I can not finish this detox. I can only get thru day two (which is today). I can't function, my stomach hurts, my head hurts, I took another 2 1/2 hr nap this afternoon, and i'm craving a salad so bad it has become a compulsion. I ate my last apple about 3 hours ago, and could only get down two TEASPOONS of olive oil as I was gagging (even with holding my nose). Nothing as of yet. I do not know when the cleanse is suppose to take affect.
I hope everyone that can get through this does well and has good results. I envy you!! I wish that I could finish but my body needs some veggies starting tomorrow.
Good luck to everyone that is sticking it out.

**prettygal** · July 7th, 2006, 03:44 AM

Day 1 was a lot easier then I thought! I stayed somewhat busy & even went to my step class. I definately wouldn't do high impact or high intensity again on this detox but I would low. I drank about 120oz of water & only water. I ate 4 apples I think. I had a headache when I layed down last night aroud 11. I think my headache was from no caffine. I always get that. That's why I need this detox. I peed all day! I took ALL my normal supplements & think thats why my day went well. GOOD LUCK ALL!!!

**shirleysyu** · July 7th, 2006, 06:31 AM

TGIF!!!

How did everyone do as of yesterday? I see that headache is the most common side effect for most of us. I want to stress again....PLEASE LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!!! We certainly need to push a bit to keep going, but if you really feel sick, please stop this process and resume eating!

When you're done with olive oil, it will take some time to go through your system to pick up unwanted junk....for me, I have to wait until the 4th day, after lunch....

Brandi99, you've done so well on your 2 days detox! I'm glad you decided to listen to your body and stopped the process. I went back and check on the book, it stated that it's still a good idea to detox for 1 or 2 days...so there! How many pounds have you lost after the 2 days?

murphthesurf, hope you feel better soon!

prettygal, you're on the roll! I just looked at your weightloss diary and you're my new IDOL!!! Maybe I should also challenge myself to 130!!!

Shirley

**jbo** · July 7th, 2006, 06:46 AM

Thank you for telling us about this one!! A few of us from another challenge will be giving this a try on Monday!! We are eager to see results, thanks again. We will keep you updated on our results starting Monday.

**murphthesurf** · July 7th, 2006, 07:43 AM

hey all, feel much better today thanks Shirl.I lost 2 pounds still on detox diet,
maureen

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