New and committed

I am determined to stick with this diet.  Started the liquid fast on this last Thurs.  This is Fri. evening and except for the slight common headache, doing fine.  Not hungry and have a good energy level.  I'm sure one key is to drink all  the recommended liquids in those amts.  I did have to take some anelgesic, but since reading some posts will try more green tea, magnesium supplement and vitamin C, to see if it helps me with headache.
I've experimented with flavoring the almased and so far, I think I like the cocoa best, although cinnamon is nice too. Next, I will try almond extract.  I did not expect the slight grittiness of the powder in water, but I am only using The blender bottle to mix it, so wondering if I use a blender, would it be different?  The blend is definitely more tasty with very cold water from the fridge.  I may have to use some skim milk or almond milk soon for variety.

Hello pinkyswear52,

How is your headache been?
Headaches can occur especially on a liquid diet since you are releasing free radicals. That's why the vegetable broth is so important to drink with its antioxidants. Also, try to consume plenty of fluids throughout the day (at least 8-10 cups), such as water, tea, as you mentioned. And the magnesium and vitamin C should also help.
If you are using a blender, it usually gets the smoothest consistency. However, a blender bottle pretty much does the same, as long as you don't add anything solid, like berries.

Keep up the good work.


Silke

Best of luck to you! I am one week in today. I have lost 8lbs. I did the fast for 4 days and am now doing 2 shakes a day plus lunch. I have been mixing mine in the blender with cocoa and ice. When I'm working I use a shaker bottle but prefer the texture in the blender.Hope everything goes great for you.