COLON CLEANSE CHALLENGE

**scatanafas** · May 2nd, 2008, 06:36 PM

Yes it sounds gross..but this thread is for people who are doing a colon cleanse. It doesn't have to be the same cleanse as I am doing (Colonix). Let's compare how the cleanse makes us feel and give one another support when we feel like giving it up.......and exchange info about cleanses.

**scatanafas** · May 2nd, 2008, 06:38 PM

DAY 1 COLONIX

Well I took my two parasil capsules in the morning..they went down okay...fifteen minutes later I had the fiber drink...kind of nasty but not unbearable..I chugged it down so I wouldnt' taste how nasty it was until the end....it smells a little bit like bananas.

Tonight I have the tea..

So far nothing. Had some stomach pain , not sure if its related but i'm okay now....

Can't wait for it to start working.....

**insearchofme** · May 2nd, 2008, 09:11 PM

If I knew where to get a GOOD system, I would be right there with you. I just don't know where to start there is so much out there...

**4mami_mia** · May 2nd, 2008, 10:17 PM

the gnc pills work great, its has 13 herbs and its not a whole system, you just take the pills. so far i have lost weight every day and i had a bm everyday sometimes 2x.

http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp...r+Cleanse&sr=1

**CDCreations** · May 2nd, 2008, 10:59 PM

Hey Scat, I'd like to join in; I have been taking the 3 Ballerina Diet Tea, supposed to make you have a movement every day, but for the last couple of days, it hasn't been working as well as it had before -- think I'll give 4mami's pills a try; there's a GNC down the street from my job, so I'll get them Monday at lunchtime - a very necessary challenge!

P.S. -- I think the bit of stomach cramping you experienced is due to "things moving along" because I had that too when the tea was working --

**NatalieJ** · May 3rd, 2008, 10:13 AM

Scat ~ I am in too! I had just purchased some kind of cleanse pills. I had not started it yet so now that I see other people use colon cleanse pills I am gonna try it!

Nat

**CDCreations** · May 3rd, 2008, 10:43 AM

Hello all!! Well, my 3 Ballerina tea kicked in this morning; there was a minor explosion over here in Maryland!!

But even so, I still plan to get 4mami's pills from GNC on Monday -

Got a question 4mami, when you take them, how long before they kick in? Like if I take one at 9 am at work, will I be "done" before leaving work at 5:30?

**Vik28** · May 3rd, 2008, 10:50 AM

I was thinking about doing this, I will go pick up something today. So I am in, I will let you know what I find and how it works later....

**insearchofme** · May 3rd, 2008, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by 4mami_mia

the gnc pills work great, its has 13 herbs and its not a whole system, you just take the pills. so far i have lost weight every day and i had a bm everyday sometimes 2x.

http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp...r+Cleanse&sr=1

Thanks for the info, I will give it a try. I don't think I really want to try something I have to taste, so this works out even better.

**scatanafas** · May 3rd, 2008, 12:51 PM

I'm so happy that you guys joined this challenge. At first I was a little apprehensive about doing a challenge when the premise is about pooping..but that is such a big issue when people take phen....

DAY TWO Colonix

I didn't take the pills and fiber this morning because I had to get up early to get to the gym and I was in a rush. The pamphlet said to do that in the MORNING so now i'm wondering if I should do it now. All I had today to eat so far was a banana....I wonder if they want you to take this crap on an empty stomach???? OY , this is so confusing.

Anyway I had that bad headache and stomach pain last night so I dind't have the tea that comes with teh cleanse..I'll be doing that tonight for sure. So far nothing! I felt like I had to go a few times but it was a false alarm...I can't wait for this to kick in....I bought a HUGE pack of strawberries today so maybe that will help me bust a move, we'lll see..

In search of I will tell you which cleanses not to get:

the one from Natrol sold in health food stores (just pills that give you stinky toxic gas. I nearly brought down a whole airplane on a trip to Bermuda)...

The one on t.v. that they sell in BJ's..i think its called Dual Action Cleanse. Did not to SQUAT and then saw online others thought it was a waste of money.....

There is one for sale at Walmart that you can try.

I am doing the Dr Natura Colonix, only sold online..but it is really expensive. My friend lost 8 lbs with it though, so I was all over that like white on rice.

**4mami_mia** · May 3rd, 2008, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by CDCreations

Hello all!! Well, my 3 Ballerina tea kicked in this morning; there was a minor explosion over here in Maryland!!

But even so, I still plan to get 4mami's pills from GNC on Monday -

Got a question 4mami, when you take them, how long before they kick in? Like if I take one at 9 am at work, will I be "done" before leaving work at 5:30?

hmmm im not sure, i have been taking them wrong by accident. I thought i had to take it in the am and in the evening. But its only evening. i know the first night taking them, by the next day i had to go, i went 3x that day. But regular bowel movements,no loose stuff. I do have to tell you, it must really be cleaning out your colon because it stannnnnnnnk

**4mami_mia** · May 3rd, 2008, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by scatanafas

I'm so happy that you guys joined this challenge. At first I was a little apprehensive about doing a challenge when the premise is about pooping..but that is such a big issue when people take phen....

DAY TWO Colonix

I didn't take the pills and fiber this morning because I had to get up early to get to the gym and I was in a rush. The pamphlet said to do that in the MORNING so now i'm wondering if I should do it now. All I had today to eat so far was a banana....I wonder if they want you to take this crap on an empty stomach???? OY , this is so confusing.

Anyway I had that bad headache and stomach pain last night so I dind't have the tea that comes with teh cleanse..I'll be doing that tonight for sure. So far nothing! I felt like I had to go a few times but it was a false alarm...I can't wait for this to kick in....I bought a HUGE pack of strawberries today so maybe that will help me bust a move, we'lll see..

In search of I will tell you which cleanses not to get:

the one from Natrol sold in health food stores (just pills that give you stinky toxic gas. I nearly brought down a whole airplane on a trip to Bermuda)...

The one on t.v. that they sell in BJ's..i think its called Dual Action Cleanse. Did not to SQUAT and then saw online others thought it was a waste of money.....

There is one for sale at Walmart that you can try.

I am doing the Dr Natura Colonix, only sold online..but it is really expensive. My friend lost 8 lbs with it though, so I was all over that like white on rice.

i looked at the dual action stuff. Thats why i ended up getting what i did. I didnt know want to get something expensive that didnt work

i dont know if you need to have an empty stomach, mine require taking it before bed

dcindy68 · May 3rd, 2008, 06:46 PM

Ok Scat , I am with you I just have to wait on mine to come in it should be here by wed, I hope so until then I am gonna take this other I bought over the counter it is enzymatic whole body cleanse,
I ordered the same one as you....
Is it realy nasty and what have you experoenced so far????
What do I need to expect?

**scatanafas** · May 3rd, 2008, 10:42 PM

I only did one day, so far nothinig except maybe some gas but I don't know if that is related to the cleanse or not.....

The pamphlet said to be patient and it can take a week or two to start going alot.....but MOMTO8 said it kicked in prior to that for her.....

It works SLOWLY, not like a laxative.....so I think i have to be patient, something I definitely am NOT......but I paid so much for this junk I want to really stick it out and make it work.

We have to remember to drink ALOT of water...atleast two litres a day to help the cleanse clear us out. I haven't been drinking alot of water lately, so I need to force myself.....otherwise the fiber is just going to bulk us up and make us feel full and gross....grosser than I feel already!

I didn't do the cleanse today , like i said I woke up too early today ..but I'll be doing it every morning from here on out. Just remember to take your phen two hours before or after drinking the fiber stuff......I am going to take the fiber at 7am, take my phen at 9am and then eat breakfast at 10am........being on a schedule is a pain but I need to do it this way.

**scatanafas** · May 4th, 2008, 11:34 AM

COLON CLEANSE DAY TWO

Okay well, today is day 2 since I skipped yesterday. Nothing is happening yet and I feel bloated and gross.....myweight is up in a big way and I think the bloat has something to do with that, or atleast I hope so! The fiber drink really isn't too bad, I just wish I could mix it with water but I think that would be too gross...i mix it with juiice..I really dont' want to drink juice because i want to eat low carb.....so this is a dilemma for me. soemone said to use V8 juice, maybe that is a better c hoice but I remember that V8 has alot of sodium....OY, this is confusing!

I am taking my adipex later in the day now to get me through the evening when I eat the most......

I hope everyone is doing well......more cleanse news later....

**4mami_mia** · May 4th, 2008, 01:00 PM

hey scat i got some recipes and suggestions to help the process, if your interested.

**scatanafas** · May 4th, 2008, 03:23 PM

sure, i'm alwayhs interested in anything healthy...except okra...LOL

Well, I took half an adipex around 12:30pm...I guess its okay to eat now.....I think I may start mixing the cleanse fiber with a protein s hake in the morning and that can be my breakfast. I just bought some at Target...I'll ahve to call the cleanse people and see if that's okay to do. Worse case scenario I'll just mix it with water and call it a day, although i"m sure it iwll be the nastiest stuff ever....

time ot make lunch for my little guy. The sun is out and it is warming up finally...HOORAY...

**4mami_mia** · May 4th, 2008, 05:02 PM

here you go scat
here is 2 remedies for you that work, take it from someone that is very irregular.

1. applecider vinegar http://www.bragg.com/products/applecidervinegar.html i have this brand but you can use and apple cider vinegar

2. cinnamon and honey, when they say weight loss it helps get rid of toxins aka thru poop

WEIGHT LOSS:
Daily in the morning 1/2 hour before breakfast on an empty stomach and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup water. If taken regularly it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also drinking of this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.

**scatanafas** · May 4th, 2008, 08:00 PM

I saw that brand of vinegar at the health food store! How much of it do you drink a day? I"m all for doing that..i'ts just vinegar, can't harm me, right?

**4mami_mia** · May 4th, 2008, 09:17 PM

ideal pick me up at home,work sports, or drink. perfect taken 3x daily upon arising, midmorning and mid afternoon. 1-2 tsps in a 8oz glass of water. for taste (optional) 1-2 tsps honey or 100% maple syrup, blackstrap molassas or 4 drops of stevia.

i just took it in water

**Momto8** · May 4th, 2008, 10:35 PM

ok I have 3 darn boxes of that stuff sitting in my pantry!!!!!!!!!! So I'm a little late-- but I'm in........I'll start tomorrow...I do it the same way..Fiber at 7:00 and Phen at nine.......i eat anytime after that........And this stuff does require tons of water!!!! Once you up this dose to a whole scoop of fiber............thats when it really kicks in!!!!!!!!!!
seriously never take the phen in any less than 2-3 hours after the fiber.........or the phen gets lost in it and doesn't dissolve.Especially in the beginning when you haven't really gone alot yet..And nothing is moving along quickly.....

**scatanafas** · May 5th, 2008, 08:41 AM

COLON CLEANSE - DAY THREE

Okay so far nothing as far as going. I drank the tea last night, it wasn't too nasty..I let it seep a long time too......now i'm just annoyed and will probably take some laxatives tonight to get things moving.

I am determined to drink ALOT of water today to try and help this fiber work correctly...if you take alot of fiber and don't drink water you actually get MORE constipated.....

I trust that this stuff is supposedly going to kick in in a week or so, but if it doens't I"m going to be really pissed that I drank all this nasty **** for nothing.

**scatanafas** · May 5th, 2008, 09:30 AM

Yay, i finally went....woot woot..i think the cleanse is doing its thang

**Momto8** · May 5th, 2008, 10:34 AM

Ok, drank my pond scum...................I know the paranil caps will give me a major headache later.ugh!!!
I was actually down 2 more lbs today.. even after my vacation eating rampage....And I am still bloated too ..Go figure! so maybe I will have lost another lb or two when the bloat is gone.........................I sure hope!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUT I could be up 5 lbs tomorrow after the calories catch up...........

WHO KNOWS ANYMORE!

back on phen and watching.. every bite.

**scatanafas** · May 5th, 2008, 11:27 AM

calorie catch up? Girl you talking crazy talk..calm down before i give you the moonstruck slap.....LOL...be happy with your weight loss....and don't question the weight loss Gods on why it happened...LOL....I find that on vacation I dont eat alot between meals and I do more walking...so maybe that is what happened to you....whatever, just keep doing your thang girl. I hope I see a loss soon, becasue seeing a gain is really doing a head job on me.....

REMEMBER: Bikini pics in June...woot woot...

I'm getting my strength training in on :

TUESDAYS< WEDNESDAYS< FRIDAYS <maybe Sundays
Jazzercise MONDAY, THURSDAYS. SATURDAYS

**scatanafas** · May 6th, 2008, 10:13 AM

COLON CLEANSE DAY THREE........

Okay, well I had another morning of successful elimination. Again, nothing really crazy except that there was alot of it and it was easy to eliminate...woot woot. I'm starting to like this except for the fiber drink. I really really think it is gross mixed with water,,,but taking juice in the morning will just screw with my glucose levels too much..also I am having a hard time getting it down by 7am.....at that time int he morning I just want my coffee....I can't stomach drinking that nasty crap that early...SO that means i can't take my phen until later and i can't EAT until AFTER that....not good but I have to do what I have to do. I was going to give up phen for a few days but after yesterday decided I want to just take my adipex , finish it and be done with phen FOREVER! I d'tw ant to take abreak and then start popping the phen again, you know what I mean?

Anyhow, I am really loving how I feel with this cleanse. Feels good to get rid of all that bunjunkyjunk early in the day..i feel "lighter". I'm not depending on this to help me lose weight but I definitely lost some bloat already. I swear, the month of April I was bloated for a good three weeks, it was the wierdest thing.....

have a great day y'all....

Keep on poopin'

**4mami_mia** · May 6th, 2008, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by scatanafas

COLON CLEANSE DAY THREE........

Okay, well I had another morning of successful elimination. Again, nothing really crazy except that there was alot of it and it was easy to eliminate...woot woot. I'm starting to like this except for the fiber drink. I really really think it is gross mixed with water,,,but taking juice in the morning will just screw with my glucose levels too much..also I am having a hard time getting it down by 7am.....at that time int he morning I just want my coffee....I can't stomach drinking that nasty crap that early...SO that means i can't take my phen until later and i can't EAT until AFTER that....not good but I have to do what I have to do. I was going to give up phen for a few days but after yesterday decided I want to just take my adipex , finish it and be done with phen FOREVER! I d'tw ant to take abreak and then start popping the phen again, you know what I mean?

Anyhow, I am really loving how I feel with this cleanse. Feels good to get rid of all that bunjunkyjunk early in the day..i feel "lighter". I'm not depending on this to help me lose weight but I definitely lost some bloat already. I swear, the month of April I was bloated for a good three weeks, it was the wierdest thing.....

have a great day y'all....

Keep on poopin'

your too funny, it feels great dont it??i wish i could fine a juice or something to make me go everday because i know i cant take the pills all my life.
wow i admire your decison to quit phen, i cannot wait wait until i can do that, so i can use my phen money for shopping or a pedi!

**scatanafas** · May 6th, 2008, 03:26 PM

I never got around to taking my phen today, and my stomach isn't empty long enough to take it during the day....I don't know how i"m going to take phen and do the cleanse at the same time. The cleanse clearly states to not take medication less than two hours within the time you drink the fiber crap. That fiber is the last thing I want to drink when I wake up...trust me! That ime of the morning all i want is my coffee and my children know better than to look at mama the wrong way until she had her Maxwell House.....know what I'm sayin'??

Oh well, I will find a way to work it out....on one hand i want to stop phen now, ont he other hand i want to take it, get to goal and get on with my life..you know? I don't want to take a "break" knowing that i"ll be starting up the stuff again......at this rate I could be on this junk forever, and we know how bad that is....

well on a happy note I am pooping..and some of that toxic gas is over with too..Lord I was ghetto stanking for real.

**CDCreations** · May 6th, 2008, 05:54 PM

Hello all!! My co-worker friend and I both took the 3 Ballerina tea yesterday, and my goodness, that stuff was potent, must have been a strange alignment of the planets or something, because she and I almost ran each other down trying to get in the bathroom, and we just about tore those stalls apart from the explosions!!! It's like, when you have to go, you go, and you don't care who else is in there!!!

I must have went about 4 or 5 times, whew!! So I had another cup this morning; only went once, just ate lunch, so I'll probably have another round in the afternoon --

Hey Scat, nothing wrong with letting your cleanse help you with losing weight; I sure am depending on it to help me do that!! It's a natural way to keep the body free of unnecessary calories, and when all is clear in that department, you naturally look better and definitely feel better!! Hubby has a friend who goes past one of those Korean stores every day, so he told the guy to get me one of the big boxes of the tea -- I'll wait until the first week of next month to get 4mami's pills, since the tea has made a major comeback in giving me the relief I need, and for only pennies a teabag. I like how you said "Keep on poopin'"!!!!

**scatanafas** · May 6th, 2008, 06:12 PM

CD..that is why i like this cleanse..it happens gently....no running to the john.....I remember I exploded in Sears ..threw my stuff down on the counter and asked the cashier where the ladie's room was. I finally made it there , pulled down my pants and exploded..problem was I didn't get it all in the toilet...it was all over the damn place..stunk up the ladie's room something awful...people were running out of there in fear of their lives.....it was a humiliating experience and I feel so sorry for whoever had to clean up after me..(I tried to clean it myself but it was not possible....LOL)....

**scatanafas** · May 7th, 2008, 12:18 PM

COLON CLEANSE Day Four..........

Well I have to admit, my elimination this morning wasn't that impressive. I had carbs overload last night (Pizza, whole wheat crust but still pizza) and so the scale is up again in a big way. I feel sad.

**4mami_mia** · May 7th, 2008, 03:20 PM

aww dont feel bad scat, it will happen just dont stress about it to much, stay on plan the best you can there will be results.
My scale hasnt budged all week, but im losing inches like crazy. We really need a inch challenge going on. Because thats where the results are, scales are the devil

**scatanafas** · May 7th, 2008, 03:38 PM

well i wish i could say that i lost inches..but heck no.....my pants aren't fitting well so I don't that isnt' the case...

so tired of this ..

**CDCreations** · May 7th, 2008, 04:56 PM

Hey Scat, hear ya about that incident in the store, my goodness ... I could feel your embarassment, and can't even begin to say that I know how you felt, because that never happened to me, I'm so sorry that it happened to you ... And gurl, there are mini-snickers here in my house, and I've been dipping into the bag, so I'm guilty of eating bad too; gotta shake it off, and keep on keeping on!!! I took off today, went with hubby to talk with the family about my precious MIL who may need heart surgery -- they are gonna do the catherization first to find out the full extent of the damage, but he said that the EKG results were not good -- I remember you sharing that your dad was not doing well, how has he been?

4mami: I like the idea of an "inches" challenge -- and I think you'd be perfect to start one up too!!

Gotta go out in a few, but plan to drink my dieter's tea before going so I can get some relief tonight!!

**scatanafas** · May 7th, 2008, 05:37 PM

well we are waiting on some results which we should have tomorrow..thanks for asking girl.

I had a donut today at dunkin donuts and I don't care.....

tonight i'm having grilled chicken and string beans.....so I"ll be all healthy tonight.

Took my phen later to see if that helps with the night time urge to binge...although i feel that that is all emotional eating, and phen doesn't work well with my emotional eating..becasue its not about hunger.......you know??????????????????