wen
Joined: 09/08/10
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going though any detoxification???
Posted Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 11:04 AM
I am wondering is anyone here going through any detoxification (physical, like stool, skin, illness, headache, etc.) especially for the 1st timer going straight vegan...
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Susan Levin
Joined: 12/26/09
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RE: going though any detoxification???
Posted Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Detox feelings that you described are common. I highly recommend you click Forums above and then use the search function. Type "detox" and read past experiences. I also want to emphasize that feeling ill shouldn't always be chalked up to detox. Think about your dietary choices and other lifestyle choices - if they are healthful per the Kickstart criteria, then detox is a reasonable assumption.
Susan Levin, MS, RD PCRM Director of Nutrition Education
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BrownSuga
Joined: 12/30/10
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RE: going though any detoxification???
Posted Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Hi, I haven't experience that. I just feel lighter.
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Pam
Joined: 12/28/10
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RE: going though any detoxification???
Posted Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 1:15 PM
The first couple days I wasn't feeling like my usual self, but couldn't figure out why. Then, it ocurred to me that it might be switching to vegan eating! My former way of eating was not unhealthy-I love vegetables, brown rice etc., but the weekend before the Kickstart I was visiting friends and we ate out 3 times, so that might account for the uncomfortableness of the first couple days this past week. I feel better now!
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BrownSuga
Joined: 12/30/10
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RE: going though any detoxification???
Posted Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 1:36 PM
Yes I went out to when I visited my godfather in North Carolina. I went to Hibachi because I knew that they had a buffet full of vegetables and fruits that I could choose from. I ate a lot of cabbage, broccoli, grapes and cantaloupes. He and my god brother were teasing me about not eating real food. I'm starting to get use to it now, I think that I'm going to be alright.
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tofreak
Joined: 12/30/10
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RE: going though any detoxification???
Posted Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 1:52 PM
Its working out great! I do feel better, since I started. My energy level is up. I sleep sooo much better, & sluggish is gone. Big thing like headaches are gone..Im thinking I was past due for this detox.
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BrownSuga
Joined: 12/30/10
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RE: going though any detoxification???
Posted Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 1:55 PM
You know, now that you mention it I was having problems falling asleep. Sometimes it would take like an hour and a half to crash. I didn't even think about it much until you just said it.
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