Bad Taste HELP!!!!

[Carolyn R]

Hi.
I'm a Kiwi and newbie. I'm thrilled I lost 5kg in my first week but am totally sick of the horrible taste in my mouth, and I also suspect Bad Breath!!Chewing gum and mouth wash are only temporary fixes. Any advice or suggestions please? How long will this last?
Carolyn

[Shanara]

Congratulations Carolyn,

Welcome to the forum! great news about your 5kg loss. Well done. I bet you will be noticing a loosing of your clothes.

I suspect the bad taste in your mouth is your body detoxing. How much water are you drinking? If not between 2 and 3 litres then increase it to try to flush the toxins out of your body. You don't have a ticker so I can't see how much you have to loose but our toxins in our bodies are held in our fat cells so as the fat burns we release toxins. Unfortunately yours seem to be coming up rather than down.

This should pass within about 5 days. Make sure you have lots of water and also have snacks between your meals , using your fruit and crackers to ensure the body has a continuous supply of nutrients.

Don't worry - this too shall pass.
Shanara

[Ladybird]

Welcome Carolyn
CONGRATS on a magnificent 1st week loss - well done ewe. re the breath and taste - hate to tell you but I'm in wk 20 and I often feel that my breath must be "off" as I have a yucko taste in my mouth still. I drink up to 3l of water daily???
We have started a thread called Calling all Kiwis - make sure you look for it and add your name in there. The more the merrier!!
LB x

[Laura77]

Sorry im in like week 14 or something and I still have it! Small price to pay though i think?

[IRR1107]

Hi Carolyn

Congratulations on the 1st week weight loss and Welcome to the forum!

I am on Day 9 now and experiencing the same. I've checked with the clinic on this too. As mentioned by Shanara, it's the detoxing processes. the clinic suggests chewing 1 or 2 pcs cumin seeds. That if you don't mind the slight bitter taste...hehe. ALL THE BEST TO YOU!

Regards IRR1107

[jlou]

Hi Carolyn

welcome to the forum and Cohens. I can't help you on the bad breath thing but here are some other tips that might assist you on your journey:

http://newyouforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9808

I didn't see a diary for you but might have missed it. why not start one in the new diaries section?

Cheers
jlou

[Carolyn R]

Hi Guys Thanks for all your encouragement. I guess it really is a small price to pay
Carolyn

[jlou]

Yep - think about the side effects you get from some weight loss gimmicks - Like Xenical - google that one for gastrointestinal side effects if you are ever needing another reason why Cohens is fantastic!!!

[sundaymorningstaple]

It may also pay to go see a dentist. I brushed regularly and after starting the programme I found I also was getting bad breath/taste and even though I brushed regularly I found I had some gum disease anyway! Dental Doc sorted it out and the problem went away! So, while it may be detox, if you have been for a dental checkup recently it might be wise to do so just to rule it out.