Cleanse diet.

Ocelot73

Does anyone have any suggestions for a good body cleanse/detox.

ariana_eatsandlifts

Your liver and kidneys do just fine.

ariana_eatsandlifts

But seriously, you don't need to spend money on fad cleanses/detoxes. They don't do anything for you. Just eat at a deficit to lose weight.

zoeysasha37

No
Don't waste your time . its a joke.

What toxins or chemicals are you trying to remove ?

Debmal77

thorsmom01 wrote: »

No
Don't waste your time . its a joke.

What toxins or chemicals are you trying to remove ?

Exactly.

Liftng4Lis

Your body cleanses all by itself.

tincanonastring

Detoxing is necessary for drug addicts and alcoholics trying to rid their system of the intoxicant. It's a brutal, often dangerous process that is, unfortunately, a necessary first step in breaking the physical addiction.

Chelation is a type of detox used to treat heavy metal poisoning. The process itself is dangerous and can be fatal if not properly administered.

Your body's digestive, excretory, and immune systems will handle any necessary filtration.

barryplumber

Good old fashion straight water

mccindy72

ecarver9080 wrote: »

Does anyone have any suggestions for a good body cleanse/detox.

Eat regular food, drink fluids as usual. Ignore any off-the-wall cleansing advice.

diannethegeek

Hi there. This is a really frequently asked question. So frequently asked that we have this great post in the General Diet "must read" stickied posts to try and help. Have you checked those out yet? There's good information there.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1159755/looking-for-a-detox-cleanse/p1

SLLRunner

ecarver9080 wrote: »

Does anyone have any suggestions for a good body cleanse/detox.

The none necessary diet.

Just kidding. You kidneys and liver do all the work for you.

PinkPixiexox

Your body detoxes itself! No need for anything further

Orphia

Detoxes and cleanses are just gimmicky scams to sell you snake oil.

Buy my book! Chia seed smoothies!

Buy my DVDs! Kale smoothies!

Buy my supplements! Green tea!


You get the picture.

Therealobi1

what all of the above have said.
dont do it.

hamlet1222

unless you've been taking loads of drugs don't worry about it - detox for is a myth designed to sell books and magazines.

allenpriest

So the general theme is - DON'T.

Ocelot73

Thanks for the insight. I didn't realize I'd get so many responses so quickly. I'm new here and this this is the type of motivation I need! Again, thanks.

zoeysasha37

ecarver9080 wrote: »

Thanks for the insight. I didn't realize I'd get so many responses so quickly. I'm new here and this this is the type of motivation I need! Again, thanks.

Hi there !

We've all been new before. Some of us had to learn the hard way. Some have tried these fads and gimmick diets because we didn't know any better. Obviously, they don't work. If they did, we all wouldn't be here counting calories. Lol !
Get yourself a food scale to start! Start by learning how to weigh all your foods and log them here accurately ( its harder then it sounds. Learning how to weigh properly is not easy, but is 100% worth the effort )
Weight loss is about a calorie deficit. Eat less then you burn and you'll lose weight. Calories in - calories out.
To make sure your actually eating less then you burn, (that's where the food scale comes into play) weighing and logging accurate is very important.
Give it a few weeks and update us with your progress !
Best of luck to you ! Remember, we've all been new here once. So don't be afraid to ask questions!

SLLRunner

ecarver9080 wrote: »

Thanks for the insight. I didn't realize I'd get so many responses so quickly. I'm new here and this this is the type of motivation I need! Again, thanks.

You can do this! Set your goals up in MFP to lose weight, eat the amount of calories they give but be sure to weigh your food and log everything you eat for accuracy, and you will lose weight.

ElleMDoe

Hi! I am all about natural cleanse and detox through eating healthy organic fruit, veggies and pseudo grains. I just don't refer to it as a cleanse but as a reset. For me personally I think it gives my liver a break from processing unhealthy choices. I try to go five-seven days out of the month where I eat a balanced diet that only involves fruit, veggies and pseudo grains (lentils or quinoa), and healthy fats (coconut oil, flaxseed oil, extra virgin olive oil). I use MFP to ensure I am getting enough calories usually I shoot for 1750-2000 range. I also allow myself to eat as much of fruit and veggies I want. I also start each day off of hot lemon water, and make sure to avoid dairy, nuts, meats, alcohol, sugar and processed foods for those seven days. I drink plenty of water throughout the day. By the end of the seven days I feel great, skin is healthier and my digestion system is on key. I don't believe in the detox kits and pills, and I truly believe that eating whole, healthy and organic helps your body eliminate toxins the natural way. Good Luck!!!

Sued0nim

Wow

janejellyroll

klandry35 wrote: »

Hi! I am all about natural cleanse and detox through eating healthy organic fruit, veggies and pseudo grains. I just don't refer to it as a cleanse but as a reset. For me personally I think it gives my liver a break from processing unhealthy choices. I try to go five-seven days out of the month where I eat a balanced diet that only involves fruit, veggies and pseudo grains (lentils or quinoa), and healthy fats (coconut oil, flaxseed oil, extra virgin olive oil). I use MFP to ensure I am getting enough calories usually I shoot for 1750-2000 range. I also allow myself to eat as much of fruit and veggies I want. I also start each day off of hot lemon water, and make sure to avoid dairy, nuts, meats, alcohol, sugar and processed foods for those seven days. I drink plenty of water throughout the day. By the end of the seven days I feel great, skin is healthier and my digestion system is on key. I don't believe in the detox kits and pills, and I truly believe that eating whole, healthy and organic helps your body eliminate toxins the natural way. Good Luck!!!

What toxins does it eliminate?

juggernaut1974

klandry35 wrote: »

Hi! I am all about natural cleanse and detox through eating healthy organic fruit, veggies and pseudo grains. I just don't refer to it as a cleanse but as a reset. For me personally I think it gives my liver a break from processing unhealthy choices. I try to go five-seven days out of the month where I eat a balanced diet that only involves fruit, veggies and pseudo grains (lentils or quinoa), and healthy fats (coconut oil, flaxseed oil, extra virgin olive oil). I use MFP to ensure I am getting enough calories usually I shoot for 1750-2000 range. I also allow myself to eat as much of fruit and veggies I want. I also start each day off of hot lemon water, and make sure to avoid dairy, nuts, meats, alcohol, sugar and processed foods for those seven days. I drink plenty of water throughout the day. By the end of the seven days I feel great, skin is healthier and my digestion system is on key. I don't believe in the detox kits and pills, and I truly believe that eating whole, healthy and organic helps your body eliminate toxins the natural way. Good Luck!!!

Well...at least you said "Hi!"

WinoGelato

klandry35 wrote: »

Hi! I am all about natural cleanse and detox through eating healthy organic fruit, veggies and pseudo grains. I just don't refer to it as a cleanse but as a reset. For me personally I think it gives my liver a break from processing unhealthy choices. I try to go five-seven days out of the month where I eat a balanced diet that only involves fruit, veggies and pseudo grains (lentils or quinoa), and healthy fats (coconut oil, flaxseed oil, extra virgin olive oil). I use MFP to ensure I am getting enough calories usually I shoot for 1750-2000 range. I also allow myself to eat as much of fruit and veggies I want. I also start each day off of hot lemon water, and make sure to avoid dairy, nuts, meats, alcohol, sugar and processed foods for those seven days. I drink plenty of water throughout the day. By the end of the seven days I feel great, skin is healthier and my digestion system is on key. I don't believe in the detox kits and pills, and I truly believe that eating whole, healthy and organic helps your body eliminate toxins the natural way. Good Luck!!!

What toxins does this way of eating eliminate?

tincanonastring

That might be the strongest first post in the history of strong first posts. Wow doesn't even begin to describe it.

juggernaut1974

tincanonastring wrote: »

That might be the strongest first post in the history of strong first posts. Wow doesn't even begin to describe it.

Strong 2,611th post!

Therealobi1

i also need to know what toxins and then how i know when the toxins are gone. is there a test you guys do

dubird

klandry35 wrote: »

Hi! I am all about natural cleanse and detox through eating healthy organic fruit, veggies and pseudo grains. I just don't refer to it as a cleanse but as a reset. For me personally I think it gives my liver a break from processing unhealthy choices. I try to go five-seven days out of the month where I eat a balanced diet that only involves fruit, veggies and pseudo grains (lentils or quinoa), and healthy fats (coconut oil, flaxseed oil, extra virgin olive oil). I use MFP to ensure I am getting enough calories usually I shoot for 1750-2000 range. I also allow myself to eat as much of fruit and veggies I want. I also start each day off of hot lemon water, and make sure to avoid dairy, nuts, meats, alcohol, sugar and processed foods for those seven days. I drink plenty of water throughout the day. By the end of the seven days I feel great, skin is healthier and my digestion system is on key. I don't believe in the detox kits and pills, and I truly believe that eating whole, healthy and organic helps your body eliminate toxins the natural way. Good Luck!!!

You don't need any kind of special foods to eliminate toxins from your body. You body does just fine on it's own. Your skin was better probably because you were getting more of the vitamins that do that because you were eating healthier. It wasn't due to your body 'detoxing' or 'resetting'.

janejellyroll

Therealobi1 wrote: »

i also need to know what toxins and then how i know when the toxins are gone. is there a test you guys do

Detoxing isn't real. That's why people trying to sell you "detoxes" are so vague about what specific toxins their product or diet will clear up. There is no test. Save your money.

Alyssa_Is_LosingIt

klandry35 wrote: »

Hi! I am all about natural cleanse and detox through eating healthy organic fruit, veggies and pseudo grains. I just don't refer to it as a cleanse but as a reset. For me personally I think it gives my liver a break from processing unhealthy choices. I try to go five-seven days out of the month where I eat a balanced diet that only involves fruit, veggies and pseudo grains (lentils or quinoa), and healthy fats (coconut oil, flaxseed oil, extra virgin olive oil). I use MFP to ensure I am getting enough calories usually I shoot for 1750-2000 range. I also allow myself to eat as much of fruit and veggies I want. I also start each day off of hot lemon water, and make sure to avoid dairy, nuts, meats, alcohol, sugar and processed foods for those seven days. I drink plenty of water throughout the day. By the end of the seven days I feel great, skin is healthier and my digestion system is on key. I don't believe in the detox kits and pills, and I truly believe that eating whole, healthy and organic helps your body eliminate toxins the natural way. Good Luck!!!

maidentl

Therealobi1 wrote: »

i also need to know what toxins and then how i know when the toxins are gone. is there a test you guys do

The questions asking about the toxins serve to illustrate the fact that no one ever answers that question. They don't know any specific toxins they are trying to eliminate, it's a just a vague term that sounds important.