Jillian Michaels cleanse

Cresencia7

Has anyone ever done the Jillian Michaels 14 day detox cleanse? I really want to give my digestive system a clean start and get rid of toxins and waste. I am thinking of doing this cleanse or any other suggestions.

diannethegeek

I'll just leave this here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1159755-looking-for-a-detox-cleanse

deksgrl

Your body gets rid of waste just fine all on its own.

WayfarerHWM

Your body gets rid of waste just fine all on its own.

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Aaron_K123

What "toxins" are you referring to?

gypsy_spirit

Has anyone ever done the Jillian Michaels 14 day detox cleanse? I really want to give my digestive system a clean start and get rid of toxins and waste. I am thinking of doing this cleanse or any other suggestions.

I've never done any sort of cleanse - 14 day or otherwise. I hope your digestive system gets squeaky clean and the toxins (whatever they are) leave your body. I have no other suggestions (except save your money).

kjo9692

I'll just leave this here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1159755-looking-for-a-detox-cleanse

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WayfarerHWM

What "toxins" are you referring to?

Also...this...please, name one?

Aaron_K123

Has anyone ever done the Jillian Michaels 14 day detox cleanse? I really want to give my digestive system a clean start and get rid of toxins and waste. I am thinking of doing this cleanse or any other suggestions.

I haven't done the Jillian Michaels 14 day cleanse before but I did at one time do the Mexico tap-water 3-day cleanse. Got rid of all of my "toxins"

Cresencia7

You're body absorbs toxic waste from numerous things such as the air, the food you eat, environmental allergies, medications, bacteria, fungus, yeast, and all the things that can cause you to feel tired, depressed and drowsy. Some people have great digestive systems that work really well and get get rid of these things, others do not and a detox will usually help with this

Aaron_K123

You're body absorbs toxic waste from numerous things such as the air, the food you eat, environmental allergies, medications, bacteria, fungus, yeast, and all the things that can cause you to feel tired, depressed and drowsy. Some people have great digestive systems that work really well and get get rid of these things, others do not and a detox will usually help with this

Yes, people will say many things in order to sell people products they don't need. Just start your exercise program and drink plenty of water.

Cresencia7

And just so you know, bodybuilders are mostly experts on building muscle mass and sculpting your body, not riding toxic waste.

Aaron_K123

And just so you know, bodybuilders are mostly experts on building muscle mass and sculpting your body, not riding toxic waste.

Okay I'm saying this not to mock or insult but to make this perfectly clear.

Needing to clear your body of "toxins" is just something infomercials say to sell you magic beans. Your body is perfectly capable of filtering out "toxins" unless you have severely damaged your liver due to decades of alcohol abuse. Even in that case giving yourself an enema isn't going to do anything. Its a bunch of B.S.

Oh and before you go on to much about how bacteria are a source of toxins do understand that without the bacteria living communally in our gut right now we would all die. If you want to improve your digestive health take a probiotic. What is a probiotic you might ask. Why its bacteria.

Cresencia7

I'm obviously not talking about good bacteria. But thank you for the advice. That is helpful.

WayfarerHWM

And just so you know, bodybuilders are mostly experts on building muscle mass and sculpting your body, not riding toxic waste.

Okay I'm saying this not to mock or insult but to make this perfectly clear.

Needing to clear your body of "toxins" is just something infomercials say to sell you magic beans. Your body is perfectly capable of filtering out "toxins" unless you have severely damaged your liver due to decades of alcohol abuse. Even in that case giving yourself an enema isn't going to do anything. Its a bunch of B.S.

Oh and before you go on to much about how bacteria are a source of toxins do understand that without the bacteria living communally in our gut right now we would all die. If you want to improve your digestive health take a probiotic. What is a probiotic you might ask. Why its bacteria.

Couldn't have said it better.

richardheath

You're body absorbs toxic waste from numerous things such as the air, the food you eat, environmental allergies, medications, bacteria, fungus, yeast, and all the things that can cause you to feel tired, depressed and drowsy. Some people have great digestive systems that work really well and get get rid of these things, others do not and a detox will usually help with this

You are a nursing student. You should know better than this. Yes, there are toxins that we pick up from everywhere. No, detoxes like JM's do not work. It will not clear out any thing that your liver, kidneys, skin wouldn't clear out by themselves. If you were talking about a detox from opiates, or going on dialysis, then that's a different matter...

kgeyser

I'm obviously not talking about good bacteria. But thank you for the advice. That is helpful.

How exactly do you plan to get the "bad toxins" out without also removing the good bacteria at the same time? Seriously, think about how the cleanse works, and how they claim the toxins will go but the good stuff will stay. That right there should tell you it's hokum.

Aaron_K123

I'm obviously not talking about good bacteria. But thank you for the advice. That is helpful.

How exactly do you plan to get the "bad toxins" out without also removing the good bacteria at the same time? Seriously, think about how the cleanse works, and how they claim the toxins will go but the good stuff will stay. That right there should tell you it's hokum.

Yup

Cresencia7

I'm obviously not talking about a chemical dependency detox. I don't really know if some people are trying to be helpful or trying to tell me I'm dumb?? I have a lot of trouble with my digestive system and regulation. I have been trying to drink more fluids but this has not been helping. I do not need your "You are a nursing student" comments.

auddii

If you want your digestive system to work more efficiently, make sure you are eating plenty of fiber, drinking lots of water, and eating enough fat. Many people gloss over the fat, and low fat diets have been the norms for years. However, it is essential for absorption of certain vitamins and for your digestive system to work well.

If that doesn't clear things up, you could try adding yogurt, kefir, or probiotic to your diet. You still won't need a cleanse.

WayfarerHWM

This will end well...

Aaron_K123

I'm obviously not talking about a chemical dependency detox. I don't really know if some people are trying to be helpful or trying to tell me I'm dumb?? I have a lot of trouble with my digestive system and regulation. I have been trying to drink more fluids but this has not been helping. I do not need your "You are a nursing student" comments.

If you are having these issues you should be going to the doctor and coming up with a plan in consultation with them and a nutritionist not listening to Jillian Michael infomercials for a quick fix.

That said how do you know you are having issues with digestion?

Phrick

If you want your digestive system to work more efficiently, make sure you are eating plenty of fiber, drinking lots of water, and eating enough fat. Many people gloss over the fat, and low fat diets have been the norms for years. However, it is essential for absorption of certain vitamins and for your digestive system to work well.

If that doesn't clear things up, you could try adding yogurt, kefir, or probiotic to your diet. You still won't need a cleanse.

+10, a cleanse isn't going to help your digestive system regulate. I mean, it'll probably clear your poopchute right out in record time but it's not going to solve a thing and you'll end up back in the same state you're already in. If you want to actually FIX it, adequate dietary fat along with probiotics and/or yogurt, kefir, etc are the best, cheapest starting point.

subsonicbassist

The Jillian Michaels cleanse is extremely effective at clearing out waste, it made me realize how much extra money I had in my bank account. What a waste that was, when I could just throw it at a miracle product...

In all seriousness, I have done similar detoxes before and honestly, THEY DO NOT WORK!!! You lose weight from the extreme caloric deficit you are in, quite a bit will come from muscle so when you get down to your goal weight you will be noticeable weaker (no joke, I lost over 100 pounds off my bench press even though I only lost 70 pounds of bodyweight). Your body does not need a "jump start", that is only necessary for people who lack motivation. You can do this, OP! Eat quality food, log your calories accurately by weighing your food, eat enough protein to retain or build muscle mass and do some resistance training! Jillian Michaels is a great person, but coming from someone that had success while doing a detox program, it wasn't due to the program. I drank more water, starting eating vegetables again (hadn't thought about eating veggies in years) and ate thousands of calories less. As a result, I lost quite a bit of weight and felt better but it wasn't due to a "detox", just good old-fashioned diet and exercise.

Don't believe all that hype, do what has proven to be effective for decades: track calories (or macros, if so inclined) and exercise. Much more rewarding because you get ALL the credit, not some silly program that expects you to say it was all their doing and you couldn't do it without them.... that's silly!

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Phrick

Additionally, this, from this link: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/07/18/juice-cleanses-and-detox-diets-helpful-or-harmful/

The health benefits of juice cleanses and detox diets have been touted in magazines and on talk shows for the past couple of years. It has grown to become a $5 billion industry, and there is no shortage of consumer reports on how great the cleanses make people feel.

Yet, there is no scientific evidence that these cleanses actually detoxify your system, and in some instances, they can even do more harm than good.

So why do people consume these diets if they haven’t been proven to be beneficial?

Cleanses purport benefits such as improvements with immune system function, fatigue and depression; weight loss; and an overall detoxification of your system. In reality, however, there is no scientific evidence in support that cleansing does any of these. In fact, such diets may not actually remove toxins from your body.

Your kidneys and liver are primarily responsible for detoxfying most of the toxins you consume. In other words, your body (including the colon) already cleanses and detoxes itself. The benefits people report are likely a result of eliminating fats, sugars and processed foods from their diets, nothing else.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers such cleanses as supplements, so they don’t regulate production or distribution. In other words, because cleanses don’t have to meet the rigorous requirements that other prescription medications do, these companies can make unsubstantiated claims.

Speak with your doctor before beginning any detox or cleanse. Certain cleanses may restrict or eliminate important nutrients, and by cleansing, you could potentially worsen your health situation.

While yes, you may lose some weight during your cleanse, it is primarily due to the drastic reduction in caloric intake and the loss of fluids and waste, and will be promptly reversed once you resume a normal diet. Too much of a weight loss, especially due to fluid loss alone, can be harmful.

Cleanses and detoxes can be considered fad diets, which we all know are not viable long-term solutions to weight loss and healthy eating. You are much better off focusing on a diet of fruits, vegetables, lean protein and whole grains.

fairygirlpie9

I personally think that you are being quite defensive and perhaps MFP isn't quite for you. Most people on MFP lose weight properly meaning eating less and/or exercising to create a deficit. The reason we do this is because it works.

You don't need to do a 'cleanse' - I have done several and trust me you lose weight then gain it back and your body is worse off.

Everyone here has given you great advice and you are going to be hard pressed to find anyone on here who approves of any kind of cleanse.

Cresencia7

If you want your digestive system to work more efficiently, make sure you are eating plenty of fiber, drinking lots of water, and eating enough fat. Many people gloss over the fat, and low fat diets have been the norms for years. However, it is essential for absorption of certain vitamins and for your digestive system to work well.

If that doesn't clear things up, you could try adding yogurt, kefir, or probiotic to your diet. You still won't need a cleanse.

That is actually helpful advice. Thanks for being supportive.

Cresencia7

I personally think that you are being quite defensive and perhaps MFP isn't quite for you. Most people on MFP lose weight properly meaning eating less and/or exercising to create a deficit. The reason we do this is because it works.

You don't need to do a 'cleanse' - I have done several and trust me you lose weight then gain it back and your body is worse off.

Everyone here has given you great advice and you are going to be hard pressed to find anyone on here who approves of any kind of cleanse.

I was not asking this specifically for losing weight. I'm focusing more on colon cleansing. I was just wondering if anyone has tried it.

Elsie_Brownraisin

Has anyone ever done the Jillian Michaels 14 day detox cleanse? I really want to give my digestive system a clean start and get rid of toxins and waste. I am thinking of doing this cleanse or any other suggestions.

I haven't done the Jillian Michaels 14 day cleanse before but I did at one time do the Mexico tap-water 3-day cleanse. Got rid of all of my "toxins"

I did the Turkish variation. Lost my toxins and self respect...

dixiewhiskey

I actually had some respect for JM til now after learning she has a "cleanse". Disappointing