Juice cleanse

AriesGal329

I wasn't actually doing it to specifically lose weight. After being in Europe for two weeks eating a lot of cheese, wine and rich food, I like the idea of two days without alcohol, caffeine, solid food. Yes I know I can do all that without the juice, but the claim is it's supposed to rid toxins. Maybe it's all hooey, but two days won't kill me. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for all the advice.

queenliz99

Oh toxins. Don't believe juicing you will get rid of toxins. And how do you know you are releasing toxins anyway? Let us know how you get along when you are done. Im a science geek

lemurcat12

The toxin stuff is hooey and I hate the misleading scammy marketing of these things (you can just make smoothies for no meaningful cost, after all), but no, 2 days won't kill you. Fasting for a day or so can be interesting (I've done it for religious reasons, but that didn't involve juice, and related more to seeing how I reacted to even somewhat minimal discomfort), so maybe it will be interesting in some way.

Muscleflex79

AriesGal329 wrote: »

Well I already paid for it and it's in my fridge so dammit I'm doing it. Also, it's not just "juice". Some of them look really dense with veggies.

really curious what one would pay for such a "cleanse" ??

ninerbuff

AriesGal329 wrote: »

I wasn't actually doing it to specifically lose weight. After being in Europe for two weeks eating a lot of cheese, wine and rich food, I like the idea of two days without alcohol, caffeine, solid food. Yes I know I can do all that without the juice, but the claim is it's supposed to rid toxins. Maybe it's all hooey, but two days won't kill me. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for all the advice.

It hooey. There aren't toxins in your body you need to rid. And yes 2 days won't kill you, but you may be crapping a lot along with a lot of stomach rumblings if you're not used to that much fiber and liquid.

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lemurcat12

Muscleflex79 wrote: »

AriesGal329 wrote: »

Well I already paid for it and it's in my fridge so dammit I'm doing it. Also, it's not just "juice". Some of them look really dense with veggies.

really curious what one would pay for such a "cleanse" ??

A lot. Freshii has a 3-day one for $80, another raw juice place for $85, and a smoothie and juice place that sells every trend, including bulletproof coffee, all the "superfood" ingredients, and juices and smoothies that are supposed to do all kinds of magical things for a whopping $210 for 3-days (with longer ones possible). This is Chicago, I'm sure SF, NYC, and London could beat that easily.

It's trendy around here, especially among those with lots of disposable income, so...

Wynterbourne

If there were "toxins" in your body that your liver couldn't take care of on it's own you'd be in the hospital so not worried about a juice cleanse.

WinoGelato

AriesGal329 wrote: »

I wasn't actually doing it to specifically lose weight. After being in Europe for two weeks eating a lot of cheese, wine and rich food, I like the idea of two days without alcohol, caffeine, solid food. Yes I know I can do all that without the juice, but the claim is it's supposed to rid toxins. Maybe it's all hooey, but two days won't kill me. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for all the advice.

What toxins do you think result from eating cheese, wine and rich food?

I understand wanting to get back into a routine, you could do that without the "cleanse" by just eating more fruits and veggies and staying away from the alcohol and rich food. You're also right the idea of a juice cleanse is hooey. You aren't going to do damage in two days but it's not terribly pleasant so stay close to the bathroom!

AriesGal329

Ok to those of you who are sending me private emails telling me how stupid I am and that I got scammed, please stop. My original post was merely asking if anyone had done it. I wasn't asking anyone's opinion of my decision making ability or how I choose to spend my money. Geez, lots of judgemental people here who somehow think it's their duty to inform me that I'm an idiot. It wasn't very expensive because I got a Groupon for $89 for three days of juice. On their website it costs $185 which I agree is a lot. Ok I'm done with this topic.

Muscleflex79

AriesGal329 wrote: »

Ok to those of you who are sending me private emails telling me how stupid I am and that I got scammed, please stop. My original post was merely asking if anyone had done it. I wasn't asking anyone's opinion of my decision making ability or how I choose to spend my money. Geez, lots of judgemental people here who somehow think it's their duty to inform me that I'm an idiot. It wasn't very expensive because I got a Groupon for $89 for three days of juice. On their website it costs $185 which I agree is a lot. Ok I'm done with this topic.

$89 for three days of juice? think i'll stick to a calorie deficit!

SuperNerd42

This what I think of anytime I read about juice cleanses

Haven't done one- although based on what I've heard I'd stock up on tp.

Wynterbourne

AriesGal329 wrote: »

Ok to those of you who are sending me private emails telling me how stupid I am and that I got scammed, please stop. My original post was merely asking if anyone had done it. I wasn't asking anyone's opinion of my decision making ability or how I choose to spend my money. Geez, lots of judgemental people here who somehow think it's their duty to inform me that I'm an idiot. It wasn't very expensive because I got a Groupon for $89 for three days of juice. On their website it costs $185 which I agree is a lot. Ok I'm done with this topic.

You don't think $89 for three days of juice is very expensive? Can I have your budget? Eleven more bucks and that's two weeks of groceries for me.

nutmegoreo

AriesGal329 wrote: »

Ok to those of you who are sending me private emails telling me how stupid I am and that I got scammed, please stop. My original post was merely asking if anyone had done it. I wasn't asking anyone's opinion of my decision making ability or how I choose to spend my money. Geez, lots of judgemental people here who somehow think it's their duty to inform me that I'm an idiot. It wasn't very expensive because I got a Groupon for $89 for three days of juice. On their website it costs $185 which I agree is a lot. Ok I'm done with this topic.

You can report those people (the PMs). There is no reason for that type of behavior.

ETA: on a public forum, you will be open to opinions.

elphie754

Wynterbourne wrote: »

AriesGal329 wrote: »

Ok to those of you who are sending me private emails telling me how stupid I am and that I got scammed, please stop. My original post was merely asking if anyone had done it. I wasn't asking anyone's opinion of my decision making ability or how I choose to spend my money. Geez, lots of judgemental people here who somehow think it's their duty to inform me that I'm an idiot. It wasn't very expensive because I got a Groupon for $89 for three days of juice. On their website it costs $185 which I agree is a lot. Ok I'm done with this topic.

You don't think $89 for three days of juice is very expensive? Can I have your budget? Eleven more bucks and that's two weeks of groceries for me.

Same here. 100 bucks is our grocery budget for 3 adults for two weeks.

Annie_01

Most people that I know (and probably many that I don't know) have spent money on things that weren't necessary or that didn't work out the way that they planned. I know that I have. People can spend their money how they choose.

OP...as far as a juice cleanse I have not tried it. Even though I don't think it would harm me...I am too afraid...I might hurt someone along the way. I need my coffee in the mornings. I am not nice until after that first cup...well...maybe the second cup!

Sued0nim

Yes people have done juice cleanses, that's why there's companies making a buck selling them

It won't do you any harm for a few days

It won't do you much good either

So good luck ...I will be thinking of you tomorrow while I tuck into my Sunday lunch

crzycatlady1

AriesGal329 wrote: »

Ok to those of you who are sending me private emails telling me how stupid I am and that I got scammed, please stop. My original post was merely asking if anyone had done it. I wasn't asking anyone's opinion of my decision making ability or how I choose to spend my money. Geez, lots of judgemental people here who somehow think it's their duty to inform me that I'm an idiot. It wasn't very expensive because I got a Groupon for $89 for three days of juice. On their website it costs $185 which I agree is a lot. Ok I'm done with this topic.

Dang, that's about my grocery budget for a week, for my family of 5 humans and 2 furballs

CharlieBeansmomTracey

for that price I can buy a crapload(no pun intended) of fruits and veggies and make my own juice.

cerise_noir

AriesGal329 wrote: »

I wasn't actually doing it to specifically lose weight. After being in Europe for two weeks eating a lot of cheese, wine and rich food, I like the idea of two days without alcohol, caffeine, solid food. Yes I know I can do all that without the juice, but the claim is it's supposed to rid toxins. Maybe it's all hooey, but two days won't kill me. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for all the advice.

The body doesn't need a break from solid food.
The liver and kidneys (as well as lungs and skin) get rid of toxins.
Name just 1 toxin you're trying to get rid of. How do you know you have toxins?
Nothing wrong with 'rich food'.

You asked for advice and then didn't bother with it. Never change, mfp, never change.

Alyssa_Is_LosingIt

I did one, once. Never. Again. And it did me no good. Just a waste of money.

Your liver and kidneys do all of your body's "detoxing" for you. There is not a single thing you can eat or drink on this whole planet that will get rid of any "toxins" for you.

As for the money - I'm sorry, but that was $89 down the toilet (literally - I hope you have plenty of toilet paper). But I think most of us have thrown money away on at least one "health" scam at one point or another.

Live and learn.