Hello Angie -

Don't get discouraged.  I didn't see any effects until after 3 days. I'm now on day 5 and am very pleased.    However, what I noticed from the recipes and posts, is that most have a lot of sodium and processed foods.  Some people can metabolize this fine... while others struggle.  You can try changing it up a bit.  For instance - my diet is purely organic.  I use only kosher salt and fresh herbs as seasonings (no lipton soup mix or v8 and so forth).  I found a great organic no fat low cal dressing - ginger soy - that I love to add to my soup (just a bit to add flavor -  also include fresh grated ginger to make a it hotter).

It is also important to eat.  Try to snack on the soup all day long (or if its veggie day - snack on raw veggies).  This keeps your metabolism going.


BTW... Be careful with sugar alternatives.  This can disrupt your body from suffieciently processing your intake of food.  I used to be addicted to diet cokes and anything sweetened artificially.  I've learned to get off of it - currently can't stand the taste - and am extremely healthy/happy because of it.  It's easier said than done - I understand that - just gotta get over the hurddle.

I wish you the best of luck -
Marathon_Girl