MemberBees, have any of you done a cleanse? If so, which one and would you recommend it?
I’ve been hearing so much about them lately, but I’m lacking in knowledge.
Member@BoxerLady: I did a 3 week fast a few years ago that was definitely very cleansing. It’s called the Daniel fast and you basically can’t eat:
The list of what you can’t eat is SO long! It was tough but after only like one or two days I was [TMI] running to the bathroom like every 5 minutes! My body and skin did feel a lot better and Fiance lost a lot of weight from it. I definitely screwed up a few times and deviated from the fast. Be prepared to be extremely cranky as your body goes through withdrawal from sugar and all the stuff you’re used to.
MemberI did a 3 day juice cleanse (from Blueprint cleanse) twice. The first day is easy, the second day SUCKS and the third day is manageable. I definitely felt healthier and ‘flushed out’ (you go to the bathroom a lot!). I lost 2 lbs. I’d recommend it if you have a coupon (it’s so expensive)!
Member@Galang_Gyal: Sounds like it would be easier to provide you with a list of what you can eat! Can I ask – what did you eat? There aren’t a lot of options left, lol.
@CityBearBride: I think 3 days would be a good start for a newbie like me. Can I ask if the weight stayed off? I am not sure if a cleanse is just a *quick* fix or if the results last. If it doesn’t last, I don’t know what the point is 🙁
Member@BoxerLady: Hey! I am considering doing a cleanse, and I know that fiance is FOR SURE doing one in a month or so. We went to a health/vitamin/supplement store and there is an actual program you can buy. The cleanse that he bought uses some sort of herbal pills that he has to take, and there is an entire brochure of what he is/is not allowed to eat. I think this way is good for us because it is the optimal diet that we need, and the brochure explains healthy alternatives to a balanced diet!
I’ll keep you updated on how it goes! I can already tell you that fiance will be very very “hangry”, he gets angry from skipping a meal/not eating for a few hours, but it’s his choice and I’ll just make sure to tip-toe for the 12 days 😛 He is doing it not only for the cleanse part, but also to lose a little bit of weight. I’ll remember to update!
Member@indecisivebride89: Thank you so much! I would appreciate the updates 🙂
You are very lucky your Fiance is on board. Mine would never in a million years agree to eat anything other than his favourite things, lol. I’m sure he would complain he was starving to death. Being healthy and losing weight is hard when your partner is a pain in the butt!
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I’ve done both the Master Cleanse (a little too extreme for me these days) also known as the lemonade diet. I can’t say I would do that one again.
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I’ve also done the juicing cleanse from “Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead” and really enjoyed that one. I have done the program twice and loved it. Juicing is great!
Member@kateisstoned: Did the results last for you? Or was it more a short term quick fix? I’m just debating the benefits and if it is worth it.
Member@BoxerLady: Lol yeah the list of nos was so long that they finally gave a list of what you could eat. For breakfast I would eat oatmeal with honey and fruit. Lunch was sugar free peanut butter and fruit preserves on some nasty crusty barley bread. Sometimes I would eat whole wheat bread and cheat. Dinner was lots of vegetables, brown rice, quinoa etc. When I wanted something sweet I would slice an apple abd sprinkle some cinnamon and nutmeg and put it in the oven. I also ate some vegan “meat” substitutes sometimes.
MemberI haven’t ever done a cleanse or fast or anything like that. I admire people who can do it! But giving up alcohol and caffeine? I just don’t know if I’m strong enough to face it, lol. 😉 Going to follow this thread, though. 🙂
MemberI haven’t and I wouldn’t.
1) The kidneys, liver and colon are designed exactly for the purpose of detoxification.
2) They are extreme low calorie diets, which are not healthy, and deprive your body of the nutrients it needs to function correctly.
3) The products are unregulated and may themselves be unsafe
4) It’s just a way for the health industry to sell you crap you don’t need. That don’t make you healthier, and are more then likely detrimental to your metabolism and health
5) Any weight loss is likely to be water weight, and will be gained back as soon as you start eating normally.
If you see them as a way to eat clean, then go for that, but the ultra low calorie, nutrient deficient supplement programs are not going to do what you think they will. They basically play on people’s lack of understanding about how the body actually works, and get them to spend their money buying programs that they don’t need, and that can be actually poor for your health.
Member@Galang_Gyal: That sounds like a really good challenge. My Fiance would never go for it, but I am going to look into it for sure!
@Sunfire: I could easily give up alcohol and coffee, but giving up sugar may kill me, lol.
@andielovesj: These are some of the things I worried about. I don’t want a short term fix. What I’m after is getting sugar and all the other crap I eat out of my system. I have heard about going through withdrawals as your body gets used to not having it, and then I hope to not crave it anymore! I thought a cleanse would be a good way to get started…cleanse it all out and then stick to it…I hope.
MemberI am a big fan of the David Kirsch cleanse: http://davidkirschwellness.com/store/cleansing/ultimate-detox-kit
I did it a few years ago to jump start my weight loss and to detox from the crap I was eating.
On the cleanse I took a shot of berry concentrate magic, had a plain protein shake. Lunch was all the veggies I wanted (yum!) and 4oz of protein (some beans for me). Dinner was the same as lunch or a protein shake. I could snack on veggies all day long if I wanted. No fruit, no coffee, no starchy carbs.
I also had a massive reaction to the detox my first time- I was running to the bathroom for the first 3 days. After that everything settled down and I felt a million times better. The second attempt at the cleanse (last spring?) I didn’t have any reaction because I was eating pretty clean every day.
The key for me is to continue eating this way after the cleanse. I ended up having that lunch as my go to meal, except now I add brown rice or whole wheat cous cous, and avocado.
MemberLemon cucumber water is supposed to be a great detox!
http://www.fitsugar.com/Detox-Lemon-Cucumber-Ginger-Mint-Water-25695903
MemberI did the master cleanse with my mom once. I lasted 2 days before the smell of dog food was so heavenly, I almost ate it. That’s when I realized it’s probably not the best cleanse for me. I would try a juice fast though – too bad with my birch allergies I can’t eat most raw fruit, soy in any form, and even some vegetables like avocado.
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