10 day juice fast

LaurenBrooke91

Hello All
I am wanting to do a 10 day juice cleanse. Has anyone done this before? If so what are your thoughts/ pros cons.
i eat healthy daily so i wont be shocking my system but i get awful headaches daily and I read that cleaning out the toxins will help.
Let me know your experiences with juice cleanses. Thank you

navyrigger46

If you're liver, kidneys and bowels are functioning properly then you're not going to cleanse anything, the body takes care of that. Juice fasts don't do anything special, and if done for too long can be dangerous to your health.

Rigger

Athijade

What toxins?

Every time someone asks this they talk about toxins. Yet no one has ever been able to answer the above question.

If your body is not cleaning any "toxins" out, then you have more issues then any cleanse could help you with. You would need immediate medical help to stay alive.

SideSteel

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1159755-looking-for-a-detox-cleanse

bb_lose_weight

I found a juicer for 10 bucks at a yard sale it was brand new and I couldn't pass it up. I watche fat sick and nearly dead and was ispired to juice. I bought the supplies juiced for 10 day. I had the headaches that they talk about on day one and two and day three I felt better. After 10 days I didn't really feel "cleansed" I felt about the same but I was about 10lbs lighter. As soon as I went back to eating solid foods I gained 6 of those lbs back. Some of the juices are hard to get down if you know what I mean but I found that I keep the juicer around to make carrot orange ginger juice and some apple carrot juice as well. I use the juice to supplement my food as I do beleive fresh juice has some great benefits but for me it is a way to get more calories in veggie form.

extra_medium

I'd talk to your doctor about the headaches before you do anything. If they are awful and happening every day it could be something you really need to take care of or at least something that can be managed better.

Drinking juice for 10 days won't accomplish much, you'll just get a whole lot of sugar and not enough calories. That doesn't detox or cleanse the body in any way.

Keep eating healthy and talk to your doctor.

_Resolve_

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1159755-looking-for-a-detox-cleanse

concordancia

Why not eat the veggies instead of juicing them? Juicing takes out much of the fiber that helps your colon function properly.

Rayman79

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1159755-looking-for-a-detox-cleanse

Bumping this link for emphasis...

Kyttiara

In with popcorn.

ninerbuff

If so what are your thoughts/ pros cons.

Drinking juice doesn't remove any toxins. Juice fasts aren't needed and are popularized by "natural" and "clean" proponents who believe that eating processed foods poison you.

A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

FatFreeFrolicking

Hello All
I am wanting to do a 10 day juice cleanse. Has anyone done this before? If so what are your thoughts/ pros cons.
i eat healthy daily so i wont be shocking my system but i get awful headaches daily and I read that cleaning out the toxins will help.
Let me know your experiences with juice cleanses. Thank you

I think you're talking more along the lines of a detox, which I don't think is necessary unless you have a medical issue or are on lots of medications and need a medication detox. Talk to your PCP about the headaches. Ask them to refer you to a neurologist. I have daily vestibular migraines with an aura and take Topamax for it. The medication helps a lot.

LaurenBrooke91

Thank you for the helpful advice.

MinimalistShoeAddict

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1159755-looking-for-a-detox-cleanse

Bumping this link for emphasis...

OP, I agree that you should view this link.

MadTownD

Food is food... and, juicing just takes out the fiber -- and fiber is really good for your health, for feeling fuller and better for your digestive system.

After a quick look at your diary, the few days I saw you blogged, you were under 1200 calories. I'm not a doctor, and don't pretend to be one, but in my opinion, you may be getting headaches because you're not eating enough. Make an appointment with your doctor and talk to him/her about the minimum amount of calories you should be consuming.

Good luck! ????

Cakewalk25

Ugh, I tried to do one of those once. Couldn't make it to the 2nd day and felt light-headed and like I was going to pass out by the end of the first day. Don't do it, the only reason celebrities do it is because they want to lose weight before a big night like an awards show, but it's all water weight and you'll gain it right back when you start eating solid foods again.

TreasureCoastHappens

My son and his girlfriend did this a couple years ago. They bought a book on it and followed the regiment. They both had the severe headaches after a couple days, but after the third day neither had a headache. The girlfriend started getting weak after the 5th day and on the 6th day couldn't lift her head off the pillow and was vomiting. We talked her into stopping. After eating normal, she was fine the following day. My son made it through the 10 days against everyone's wishes, but once he starts something, he won't give up. He lost about 10 pounds, but said he didn't feel any better, just tired. While they were on this diet, my house smelled like the underside of a lawn mower after freshly cutting the grass from all the kale!

ChristineS_51

I agree with above posters about the juice / cleanse / detox comments, that is - eat the fruit/vegies, body will "detox" and "cleanse" if you feed it right - that's what your kidneys, liver and bowels are for ....

Just thinking - re your headaches - are you drinking enough fluids/water? Being dehydrated can cause headaches - and drinking sufficient amounts of water will help you feel better.

MrsCurvyFab

HI Lauren, I know everyone is saying you don't need it. I would definately ask your PCP. Now from my own experience.. I did a 10 day juice also after watching fat sick nearly dead. After 3 days of breaking my caffeine addiction, i was in utopia. I felt awesome.. I lost 10lbs, and gained it all back after I started eating again. Nothing really happend. so IDK.

My husband also juiced with me. lost 15lbs, and hasn't gained anything back. He used to be a smoker, and when he started juicing he started coughing a lot of 'black stuff' which we looked it up, and research indicated he was releasing build up in his lungs from smoking. He hadn't smoked in years prior to the juice fast.

Third, my coworker suffered from migraines almost weekly. I told her to watch the movie, research online, talk to her doctor, etc. AFter my experience she tried the fast as well, but eating a sensible dinner at home. by choice she did this for 30 days. obviously lost weight, but she was headache migraine free. She said no other pill has ever worked quite like juicing did. She continues to juice her breakfast, and sometimes at lunch also. Just a little background on my coworker. Her mom died real young from something brain releated.. i can't remember. So she has a doctor she sees on the regular. Her mom suffered from migraines also, so she is real careful. She doesn't work with me anymore but we stay in touch. she said when she falls off the juice wagon, she starts to feel sluggish and will start up again. It worked for her... thats all

skullshank

LaurenBrooke91

HI Lauren, I know everyone is saying you don't need it. I would definately ask your PCP. Now from my own experience.. I did a 10 day juice also after watching fat sick nearly dead. After 3 days of breaking my caffeine addiction, i was in utopia. I felt awesome.. I lost 10lbs, and gained it all back after I started eating again. Nothing really happend. so IDK.

My husband also juiced with me. lost 15lbs, and hasn't gained anything back. He used to be a smoker, and when he started juicing he started coughing a lot of 'black stuff' which we looked it up, and research indicated he was releasing build up in his lungs from smoking. He hadn't smoked in years prior to the juice fast.

Third, my coworker suffered from migraines almost weekly. I told her to watch the movie, research online, talk to her doctor, etc. AFter my experience she tried the fast as well, but eating a sensible dinner at home. she did this for 30 days. obviously lost weight, but she was headache migraine free. She said no other pill has ever worked quite like juicing did. She continues to juice her breakfast, and sometimes at lunch also.

Thank you so much for your input.
In regards to my headaches I've been tested and been through the ringer and no one knows why. And I have tried everything even my balanced diet with only water through out the day doesn't help.

geebusuk

To see if your problems are food related, personally I would try cutting out one food group at a time and seeing which one makes a difference.

Sinisterly

I'm having an EAT ALL THE FOODZ cleanse right now.
I'm loving it.

LaurenBrooke91

After a quick look at your diary, the few days I saw you blogged, you were under 1200 calories. I'm not a doctor, and don't pretend to be one, but in my opinion, you may be getting headaches because you're not eating enough. Make an appointment with your doctor and talk to him/her about the minimum amount of calories you should be consuming.

Good luck! ????

Thank you
As I am new here I am very bad at adding to my diary. It does not reflect everything I eat.

MrsCurvyFab

HI Lauren, I know everyone is saying you don't need it. I would definately ask your PCP. Now from my own experience.. I did a 10 day juice also after watching fat sick nearly dead. After 3 days of breaking my caffeine addiction, i was in utopia. I felt awesome.. I lost 10lbs, and gained it all back after I started eating again. Nothing really happend. so IDK.

My husband also juiced with me. lost 15lbs, and hasn't gained anything back. He used to be a smoker, and when he started juicing he started coughing a lot of 'black stuff' which we looked it up, and research indicated he was releasing build up in his lungs from smoking. He hadn't smoked in years prior to the juice fast.

Third, my coworker suffered from migraines almost weekly. I told her to watch the movie, research online, talk to her doctor, etc. AFter my experience she tried the fast as well, but eating a sensible dinner at home. she did this for 30 days. obviously lost weight, but she was headache migraine free. She said no other pill has ever worked quite like juicing did. She continues to juice her breakfast, and sometimes at lunch also.

Thank you so much for your input.
In regards to my headaches I've been tested and been through the ringer and no one knows why. And I have tried everything even my balanced diet with only water through out the day doesn't help.

no problem.. she also has been through so many tests. her mom died when she was young and she suffered from migraines, so as a precaution she vists her doctor on the regular!

ottermotorcycle

Though going on any kind of "cleanse" is really just a drastic fad diet that will wear you out, I do think that juicing is a wonderful thing! Instead of going on a 10-day cleanse, why don't you try having a glass of juice every morning before breakfast (or instead of breakfast if you are so inclined, but you may need a high-protein snack before lunch if you get hungry)? You'll still get all those nutrients that will "cleanse" (re: support the overall health of) your organs, but you won't be going any damage!

concordancia

i get awful headaches daily and I read that cleaning out the toxins will help.

Even if it is your issue, it will only help if you actually identify the triggers that your body is treating like toxins. For that, you would be better off with something like the elimination diet, where you only eat foods that nobody but the most unlucky people on earth are allergic to (mostly veggies, but with some limitations even on that) for awhile, then slowly add back in different kinds of foods to determine if you react to any of them. You would eliminate foods that many people include in their juices: tomatoes and fruits, for example, but have access to some proteins, like lamb.

For example, a lot of people who talk about how much better they feel since going gluten free are actually sensitive to yeast and by cutting out its most abundant source, have cut back to levels that they don't really react to. And yeast is a common trigger for headaches, hiding in a lot of your foods.

Cookie_4

This is just my personal experience, too... I was feeling really tired and sluggish for awhile last year even after sleeping more, working less and hitting the gym. I also watched the movie Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead and decided to try a 10 day juice "cleanse". I didn't do it to try to lose weight, I just wanted to feel better without drinking 3 shots of espresso throughout the day. I bought a juicer and followed recipes I found on the movie's website and stopped drinking espresso since that is what they suggest.

I have to tell you, even without my daily dose of caffeine, I felt like I had so much energy and got the pep in my step back. I was waking up before my alarm clock feeling rested and still had so much energy after work. I never felt physically hungry but I did miss chewing food. I only got a headache on the 4th day that didn't last long.

I'm not good at eating balanced meals so I think the juice gave me a lot of nutrients and vitamins that I was missing from my junk diet. I juiced a lot of kale, celery, spinach and cucumber - the amount that goes into one juice, I would not be able to eat in one sitting, so for instance, in one juice, I got the vitamins and nutrients of big bag of kale, 2 cups of spinach, a cucumber and an apple without having to eat all of it. I lost 7 pounds but gained 4 back after I started eating again. My coworker started juicing, too, and felt more energetic and her headaches stopped (she had juice for two meals and had a small dinner).

Would I do it again? I wouldn't suggest a juice only fast but maybe have one for breakfast and have sensible meals at lunch and dinner time. I still make fresh juice from fruits and veggies and love it. Could I have gotten the same results if I just ate better and/or took vitamins? Maybe...For me, it was an overall positive experience but keep in mind I was doing it to take away the sluggish feeling, not to lose weight.

Last thing, I do agree with the others who say that our body does all the detoxing so I don't think the juice helps with that. For me, the best way to lose weight is just through calorie deficit and muscle building. I hope you find what works for you. Good luck!

MzCongeniality70

Then maybe you should. Kiddo, be careful when you post topics, there are quite a few people on this site with nothing better to do than put other people down. Add friends that you have things in common with and pick their brains. There are a couple of really good groups on here that I can give you links to. They are interested in educating rather than slamming.

To you that posted this to her, if you have anything to say to me, feel free to PM. Thanks

Natmarie73

I second the above. I'm not a doctor, but my partner's son is intolerant to a lot of foods so I have read a lot about food allergies and preservatives etc etc. Frequent headaches could signal that you are intolerant to something - perhaps a certain type of food such as gluten, yeast or a particular food additive or pesticide even. So many chemicals are added to our foods these days it's no wonder there are so many food allergies and intolerances. Try eliminating the most common nasties (sulfites, nitrites and amines) from your diet and see how you go. Also, a glass of warm water and lemon or apple cider vinegar (unless you are sensitive) first thing each morning is supposed to be very helpful in waking up a sluggish liver and getting your metabolism working. Also, make sure you drink plenty of filtered water - not tap water unless you have a filter attached - to keep the kidneys and liver flushed.

There are some common headache-causing food additives on this site - I know that MSG gives me shocking headaches even if there is only a tiny amount present. http://www.joybauer.com/migraines/common-trigger-foods.aspx

Finally, make sure you eat enough as your headaches could be from just being hungry and having low blood sugar.

For the record, I love juicing but don't see it as a cleanse or detox - I incorporate juices into my daily diet all the time and love them.

renley

I find when I get unexplained headaches it is because I have not been drinking enough water. A cleanse/detox doesn't help, I have never tried one and have no plans to try one. I have a healthy body, inside and out. Increase your water intake.