I was also pretty sick, couldn't get out of bed for a few days, headache, nausea, just kind of icky.

I stayed home from work on Day 3...first sick day in 5 years.  I was fighting a cold anyway then discovered the magnesium was too much for my bowels to tolerate.  I called in to work and spent the day napping and felt much better after that.

I am interested in when your symptoms subside. The afternoon of the 2nd day, I began violently itching with blisters developing on my wrists--like a food reaction. I wasn't really expecting this, since I eat pretty clean, but I assumed it would go away if I stuck with the program. It is now the beginning of the 4th day for me and no relief. I am beginning to be afraid that I am sensitive to something in the supplements. I don't know how long to persevere.

I am on day 3 today and developed a bad headache yesterday afternoon that is still hanging around. Also, this morning for a bit, I felt really nauseated, but that seems to have passed.

Honestly, my score was a 91 so I expected to feel much worse.  I have not really had the achy feeling at all.  And since I have headaches a lot anyway (one reason I'm doing this plan!), I wasn't sure whether to attribute it to this plan or not.  But the fact that it won't go away makes me think maybe it is.  Hopefully after today it will get better.

By the way - are we supposed to be avoiding medicines like ibuprofen also?  I would guess that we are, but I will tell you, my headache got so bad yesterday (and since I couldn't find anything about it in the book), I took a couple.  It did make the pain subside, but it never really went away.

It's so nice to be part of a group who is going through the same thing at the same time as me.  Thanks for all your support!

Lisa

Hi everyone, I have had some symptoms as well.  I did feel a slight headache the first day and some fatigue. Then I was slightly sore in my knees and that has now subsided.  It is also day 3 for me, but my problem is is I am now feeling all backed up!!  I am drinking my water, my broths and taking the herbal laxative and I am not even going as normal as I was going BEFORE this plan .  I am taking all my supplements, but I am not sure what to do at this point - I am a bit frustrated.

I hope as time goes on that this improves.  

Nonetheless, I am looking forward to hearing how all of you have done :) 

I have done a few detox programs and each time I had headaches and felt real "yucky".  I too am on my 3rd day and Monday morning at 4:30, I woke up with a headache.  Because I had to go to work, I took 2 ibuprofen (I really don't like taking anything un-natural but had no choice) and tried to go back to sleep.  Finally got up around 6am and was only 5 min. late for work.  The head was hurting and my head was foggy.  It wasn't until 10am when the head stopped hurting but I felt very lethargic and achy.  Really could of used a nap.  I had my broth at 10am and ate lunch.  I did all I was suppose to do and by 6pm I was feeling better.  Actually had energy.  Today, I'm feeling great but it's 1:30pm and I'm noticing that I could use that nap right about now.  Overall, this has been more enjoyable than I expected.  My husband loves the meat recipes from the guide and I'm very happy about the rest.  This has been a very positive change.  I also love reading what others have to say. 

Jules

"All that a man achieves and all that he fails to achieve is the direct result of his own thoughts." James Allen

Headache, muscle aches, flu-like symptoms, skin changes (itching, rashes, break-outs), mood changes, etc. may occur during the initial stages of a detox program as your body is working hard to remove toxins and adapt to the changes in diet that provides new information to biochemical pathways.

Symptoms vary with each individual which is certainly reflective of our "biochemical individuality" including genetic differences in detox ability, body fat % differences (fat is a storage depot for toxins and some of us have more than others which may influence detox symptoms),nutritional status prior to detoxification, etc.

It is important to allow time for adequate rest during this period as sleep is essential to the restoration process.  In addition, the support you will find in this community will be helpful during this time.

 Kathie Swift MS RD  Nutritionist

What the nutritionist said was right on point because I haven't really felt any symptoms of the detox other than being extremely tired and feeling really week (w/ depression).  Makes sense especially since I haven't been able to take naps and this has been a busy week at work...I nearly fell asleep at my desk after lunch! 

Thanks for your comforting advice/help Kathie!

I started a post about the terrible face rash that I broke out into by the evening of day 4... but it ended up in a totally different section of the website.  I dont' want to re-post it here... but let's just say that i assume it was because of the unusually high dose of magnesium, in addition to my multi vit/min.  It covered 80% of my face and lasted 6 days.  (... and I've never had skin problems like this in my entire life)  It didn't start to go away until I stopped the excess magnesium.

Completed UltraSimple Diet May 8th-14th

I completed 7 days today and am going to do another 7.  I had no bad effects at all.  I had more energy last week than I have had in a very long time and felt great every day, mentally and physically.

Stephanie,

I have been on this diet starting on my 4th day. Yesterday was difficult as I was aching in my knees and lower back. I thought it was the yoga but now believe it was detoxing, today I feel much better. Still have some sinus issues and my energy and alertness is amazing. I had a small headache this am. I am drinking my shake which is helping. I agree the naps really help with restoring your balance. My health score was 137 and I thought I was fairly active by biking and eating local. Much to my surprise, this has been eye opening to what state my health was becoming from bad information and fad diets.

I plan to continue and start the UltraMetabolism lifestyle next. Stay strong and good luck.

Sue Beth 

I'm on day one, and I felt good all day. Began some of the diet last week during prep. This afternoon though, I went to take the UltraBath...since my boyfriend and I are both doing the diet and I work from home, I'm taking the bath in the afternoon, so he can take it tonight (and have enough hot water).

Wow! Once I got into bed and began sweating, I could not believe how tired I was. I stayed in the towels for 20 minutes, then put on a t-shirt and sweats and still was sweating for some time. I fell asleep and now I feel totally out of it. Deeply tired, achy, and kind of depressed. My score was 57, which is moderate, but I have felt for some time now that I was really exhausted from months of stress, which even though it has subsided, I am still feeling the effects of.

I suspect my need to heal is deep, and my body wants to just take care of itself without distraction or interruption. Interesting...Wonder how the rest of the week will be?

-Meredith

I have been totally exhausted, despite the naps; I've been irritable and crabby.  I have stiff neck and have had headaches, as well as a couple migraines.  My stomach is TOTALLY bloated and hard, but I am not constipated--I have 2-3 BMs a day.  I have no energy at work and have become very apathetic.  This is my 2nd week and I feel like things are getting worse. 

I've been reading about how wonderful everyone feels once they start this.  Even Dr. Hyman says that you should feel better after the 3rd or 4th day.  I was almost ready to give up, but I'm glad to know I am not the only one feeling awful.