My Experience with Dr. Oz Detox/Cleanse Smoothies

ndj1979

This has been a really negatively received post, and I don't understand why. Thanks for sharing your experience!!

I feel like as a community we should be lifting each other up, not bashing each others choices.

so if someone is going to do a 30 day water fast, which is dangerous, we would all just post "hooray for you OP good luck on your waster fast journey", really?

This is a community that is designed to draw on people experiences to try and help others..it does not mean that we all just go lock step with every single idea that is put on public forum....

ComradeTovarich

meca85

What people don't get is that a LOT of people on MFP did a cleanse not so much to cleanse their liver, but instead to reset their appetite BEFORE they started a lifestyle change. I did, and many on my friends list. After 3 days, the calories and foods that I started eating tasted like the best food ever, and allowed long-term progress.

I think all the naysayers should just realize that if it's the start of a normal healthy diet, then a simple 3 day fast/cleanse to get started is NOT bad. It's a starting point.

thank you, this was my starting point.

Orion782

This has been a really negatively received post, and I don't understand why. Thanks for sharing your experience!!

I feel like as a community we should be lifting each other up, not bashing each others choices.

thank you for understanding.
I thought this was a community too. :-\

If you want a "community" that will enable you with pseudo-science and the latest feel good fad you caught on daytime Dr. TV, you're in the wrong place sister. I hear that Curves and Weight Watchers are accepting new members, daily.

deksgrl

ndj1979

op - all snark aside..I will give you some solid advice

1. create a 500 calorie per day deficit so that you lose 1 pound per week
2. set your macro % to 40p/30f/30carbs
3. Follow the 80/20 rule ...80% healthy and 20% whatever you want = chips, ice cream, cookies, etc. Remember there is no "junk" food, there is just food that your body uses for energy
4. Try to work out/move more whether it is waling, running, strength training ,etc. Eventually, I would recommend a program of heavy lifting built around compound movements. Starting strength and new rules of lifting for woman are great resources..

repeat until you reach desired goals...

cleanse do not jump start anything...

I did the above and over seven years I have gone from 220# about 25% + body fat to 175# 12% body fat and have kept the weight off and you can too...

now, back to my regular programming...

RoseTears143

Mostly water weight.



As soon as you go back to eating food, it will come back.

This is actually pretty awesome to see

lemonsnowdrop

I'm reading this thread while eating Oreos.

_HeartsOnFire_

snowflake954

I would like to throw in my 2 cents. To those of you who think people are--rude, mean, insensitive etc. etc--on MFP, I would just like to say that I was amazed a couple of weeks ago when a young girl on here was going on and on about her troubles and low calorie diet and was losing too much weight. I thought she was trolling and maybe she was, but the veterans on here stuck with her, trying to convince her she had an ED and needed help. This went on for pages, and you could tell they were concerned. I'd just like to say thankyou guys--keep it up.

meca85

op - all snark aside..I will give you some solid advice

1. create a 500 calorie per day deficit so that you lose 1 pound per week
2. set your macro % to 40p/30f/30carbs
3. Follow the 80/20 rule ...80% healthy and 20% whatever you want = chips, ice cream, cookies, etc. Remember there is no "junk" food, there is just food that your body uses for energy
4. Try to work out/move more whether it is waling, running, strength training ,etc. Eventually, I would recommend a program of heavy lifting built around compound movements. Starting strength and new rules of lifting for woman are great resources..

repeat until you reach desired goals...

cleanse do not jump start anything...

I did the above and over seven years I have gone from 220# about 25% + body fat to 175# 12% body fat and have kept the weight off and you can too...

now, back to my regular programming...

thank you,

Beckyloo80

op - all snark aside..I will give you some solid advice

1. create a 500 calorie per day deficit so that you lose 1 pound per week
2. set your macro % to 40p/30f/30carbs
3. Follow the 80/20 rule ...80% healthy and 20% whatever you want = chips, ice cream, cookies, etc. Remember there is no "junk" food, there is just food that your body uses for energy
4. Try to work out/move more whether it is waling, running, strength training ,etc. Eventually, I would recommend a program of heavy lifting built around compound movements. Starting strength and new rules of lifting for woman are great resources..

repeat until you reach desired goals...

cleanse do not jump start anything...

I did the above and over seven years I have gone from 220# about 25% + body fat to 175# 12% body fat and have kept the weight off and you can too...

now, back to my regular programming...

^^^ this, honestly I have seen first hand TOO many people become addicted, whether on purpose or not, to these fads. Not only can it do harm to you and your body, but one woman I worked with developed an eating disorder from this particular cleanse. She cleanses once a month, never eats more than soup..... a bowl of soup a day....... We have all started at some point, I was tipping the scales at 200 Lbs in 2011. You do have to start somewhere, but the fad cleanses are not it. You lost some water weight and as soon as you start eating again, it will all come back on, and you will feel upset and defeated...... trust the people, we all talk from experience. Eat healthier, count your calories and get moving. it really is that simple.

SugaryLynx

You know, the unsupportive group of meanies taught me more than the butt cheek kissing fairies ever did. Because they speak truth.Fact.

MHackrott

Why all of these rude comments. She clearly stated if you do not agree with this then ok - I believe she posted it for those interested in something like this. From her title if you disagree then why even stop by to read her post???

AMEN!

lemonsnowdrop

You know, the unsupportive group of meanies taught me more than the butt cheek kissing fairies ever did. Because they speak truth.Fact.

+ 100

caenis

I know everyone has a different opinion but I did a 7 day juice cleanse and I really noticed how my digestive tract responded better afterwards. So I vote yes an occasional break from regular eating is helpful!

_HeartsOnFire_

To the poster that wrote this...

This has been a really negatively received post, and I don't understand why. Thanks for sharing your experience!!

I feel like as a community we should be lifting each other up, not bashing each others choices.

And to the one that wrote this...

Why all of these rude comments. She clearly stated if you do not agree with this then ok - I believe she posted it for those interested in something like this. From her title if you disagree then why even stop by to read her post???

AMEN!

Even though others have explained this already but I'm going to try to make it really simple.

If someone posted they were going to jump off a bridge or kill themselves in some fashion...should we all just skip that post? Because it's not just the OP who might be thinking about doing it, others may read, be at a point in their lives and think it's a good idea also.

lemonsnowdrop

You know, the unsupportive group of meanies taught me more than the butt cheek kissing fairies ever did. Because they speak truth.Fact.

I JUST REALIZED YOU POSTED A BAMAN PIDERMAN GIF PLEASE MARRY ME.

skullshank

Why all of these rude comments. She clearly stated if you do not agree with this then ok - I believe she posted it for those interested in something like this. From her title if you disagree then why even stop by to read her post???

AMEN!

well because its a public forum, for starters, and why not get some other opinions and maybe a little science in the mix?

threads like this are a dime a dozen (though never as long-winded), and they typically end the same way.

start a group.

ETA: spewing glitter all over every single thread doesn't do anyone any good. this site is NOT to lift each other up and support every word spoken. think of how insanely stupid that would be.

chubby_checkers

You know, the unsupportive group of meanies taught me more than the butt cheek kissing fairies ever did. Because they speak truth.Fact.

I JUST REALIZED YOU POSTED A BAMAN PIDERMAN GIF PLEASE MARRY ME.

We're best friendssssssss!!!!!!!

CyberEd312

op - all snark aside..I will give you some solid advice

1. create a 500 calorie per day deficit so that you lose 1 pound per week
2. set your macro % to 40p/30f/30carbs
3. Follow the 80/20 rule ...80% healthy and 20% whatever you want = chips, ice cream, cookies, etc. Remember there is no "junk" food, there is just food that your body uses for energy
4. Try to work out/move more whether it is waling, running, strength training ,etc. Eventually, I would recommend a program of heavy lifting built around compound movements. Starting strength and new rules of lifting for woman are great resources..

repeat until you reach desired goals...

cleanse do not jump start anything...

I did the above and over seven years I have gone from 220# about 25% + body fat to 175# 12% body fat and have kept the weight off and you can too...

now, back to my regular programming...

I don't want to speak for everyone but I think it would be safe to say that alot of the so called snarky , rude, veterans on MFP (Me being one of them) practice just about everything that is listed above or darn near everything.... You do not need a detox or cleanse even for a so called starting point. You need to work on the mental side of the equation first and foremost, come to an understanding of why you gained the weight to begin with and then work on doing something about it. There is no reason to give up the food you enjoy just learn to eat them in smaller quantities. Best of Luck

mccindy72

*slow clap*

ComradeTovarich

To the poster that wrote this...

This has been a really negatively received post, and I don't understand why. Thanks for sharing your experience!!

I feel like as a community we should be lifting each other up, not bashing each others choices.

And to the one that wrote this...

Why all of these rude comments. She clearly stated if you do not agree with this then ok - I believe she posted it for those interested in something like this. From her title if you disagree then why even stop by to read her post???

AMEN!

Even though others have explained this already but I'm going to try to make it really simple.

If someone posted they were going to jump off a bridge or kill themselves in some fashion...should we all just skip that post? Because it's not just the OP who might be thinking about doing it, others may read, be at a point in their lives and think it's a good idea also.

Best thing that's ever happened to me is that life decided to hit me with some knowledge. Honestly, if it was all a giant hugbox all the time, I never would have started losing weight.

jadethief

man, why are people so mean here?

. . . . . .

Just dropping this in

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1088600-dear-mean-people-of-mfp?hl=mean+people

Escloflowne

Why all of these rude comments. She clearly stated if you do not agree with this then ok - I believe she posted it for those interested in something like this. From her title if you disagree then why even stop by to read her post???

AMEN!

well because its a public forum, for starters, and why not get some other opinions and maybe a little science in the mix?

threads like this are a dime a dozen (though never as long-winded), and they typically end the same way.

start a group.

ETA: spewing glitter all over every single thread doesn't do anyone any good. this site is NOT to lift each other up and support every word spoken. think of how insanely stupid that would be.

magerum

man, why are people so over sensitive here?

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FIFY

Holly_Roman_Empire

What is the obsession with cleanses/detox and "restarting", "jumpstarting" and "starting"? What is being started or jumpstarted?

People repeating marketing terms that have been spoon-fed to them. It's the obvious mark of people turning into "sheeple."

SugaryLynx

You know, the unsupportive group of meanies taught me more than the butt cheek kissing fairies ever did. Because they speak truth.Fact.

I JUST REALIZED YOU POSTED A BAMAN PIDERMAN GIF PLEASE MARRY ME.

I come over da house...

We're best fwieeeeeeends!!!!

Sunbrooke

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. The pictures were great! I really enjoyed reading your review. I personally see nothing wrong with detoxes that include plenty of nutritious foods. Don't get too frustrated if you gain back a bit of weight afterwards as this isnt the main reson for a detox. Please keep us posted on how your diet continues. I'm curious as to whether you will continue to keep cravings at bay. Hopefully you will continue to incorporate plenty of fruits, veggies, and healthy fats and proteins in your diet. Eating these foods will keep you full just like drinking them, but nothing beats a nutritious smoothie on a snackey day!

BrianSharpe

There was a whole Marketplace episode about the Dr Oz "detox" nonsense.....

http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/detox-treatments-by-dr-oz-and-others-lack-evidence-benefit-1.2498910

which included blood work etc etc for the participants.

Conclusion.........no benefit whatsoever.