Juice Fast / Cleanse

emmie0622

FYI - my girlfriend uses this website http://www.jointhereboot.com/

I just bought a juicer myself from Penney's http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/bella-juice-extractor/prod.jump?ppId=1b38c19&searchTerm=juicer&dimCombo=null&dimComboVal=null&catId=SearchRe

I have not opened it up yet, but it got good reviews.

My girlfriend said she had a lot more energy and felt better when she was juicing. I plan to use this website myself and incorporate it into my diet.

secretlobster

I'm doing the "cleanse" aspect of it as a type of detox and reintroduction method, to test for subtle allergens to certain types of food, like gluten, caffeine, etc.

I'm concerned I may be allergic to bullsh!t, need a test to confirm though

Brunner26_2

Juicers are a pain in the *kitten* to clean. You're also going to have tons of leftover pulp. How are you going to accurately count the calories. Not all of them will be in the juice.

Anastacia1119

I don't really want to have to explain myself, but I won't get enough calories if I try to eat that much physical/whole fruit & veggies. I fill up much too fast (small stomach) - I can get 1600 calories per day with 4 juices. I can't eat 1600 calories of whole fruit/veggies per day - it just isn't physically possible for me.

I'm doing the "cleanse" aspect of it as a type of detox and reintroduction method, to test for subtle allergens to certain types of food, like gluten, caffeine, etc.

I am not trying to be a smartass here, but what are you going to do when the fast is over and you have to reintroduce real food?

Also, if your kidneys and liver are working properly, there is no reason to do a detox. They do it for you.

If you want to test for food allergies, seriously, go to an allergist. Must faster and more reliable. They are usually covered by insurance (if you have insurance, that is).

resilience1908

If you have unlimited funds and want a great juicer, by all means, go for a Breville.They are the best and last for a long time. I, however, don't have unlimited funds, so I went for a Jack Lalanne and it works fine for me.

If you start a juice fast, I recommend starting over the weekend or when you have a couple of days to rest. The first and second days are really hard on your body because your body is trying to get rid of toxins, so it makes you have a headache and feel weak. You will also crave food--the worst kinds of food--in these first two days, and if I remember properly that is when you have the most bathroom time...(maybe going into the third day too).

By the third day you should feel fine and actually more energetic and focused. As you progress in the fast, you will begin to crave good food like fruits and veggies.


Be careful when breaking the fast. Going back to heavy foods immediately (and even starchy foods like bananas and potatoes) will be a mistake. Start with fruit and veggies for a couple of days, then reintroduce the other stuff.

Mine was 21 days. I did it for a reboot of my diet because I was in the Burger King drive thru almost every day and felt awful. I would recommend less than that for others. It got old after a while.

Good juice recipes:
Carrot apple ginger
Beet apple celery
carrot apple celery
watermelon
carrot
Veggie juices (can't have this much sugar in apples, carrots, and beets every day)

Each juice serves a different purpose, so if you have some specific ailments you need to work on, I would google juice recipes for it. Also, there is a book called (maybe) juice fasting for health and longevity with some recipes.

You can also cook down a few veggies and make a broth if you are really craving something hot.

I have heard that you should stay away from juicing oranges and tomatoes while on a juice fast, but I can't remember why.

Hope this is helpful.

AmberJo1984

I always wonder if people have heard the phrase "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" For being a site thats dedicated to support for people, this site is pretty damn judgemental. If someone wants to explore alternative methods then allow them to do so, no one is hurting you by doing this, so stop acting like someone pissed in your cornflakes this morning.

:drinker: Great post. 100% agreed. Everyone is different... and has success with different things. There's no point in ridiculing someone who is different.

As for the juice fast. I have no suggestions for you. Sorry. I have never tried this; but, I may for a few days to rid my body of all of the unhealthy foods.

zaph0d

I always wonder if people have heard the phrase "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" For being a site thats dedicated to support for people, this site is pretty damn judgemental. If someone wants to explore alternative methods then allow them to do so, no one is hurting you by doing this, so stop acting like someone pissed in your cornflakes this morning.

:drinker: Great post. 100% agreed. Everyone is different... and has success with different things. There's no point in ridiculing someone who is different.

As for the juice fast. I have no suggestions for you. Sorry. I have never tried this; but, I may for a few days to rid my body of all of the unhealthy foods.

I thought the point was to help people get fit, healhty, and lean. What good is it to not say anything at all when someone is about to go down the wrong track? I'd rather see people succeed than spend months or years doing trial and error with various fads or other nonsense.

AmberJo1984

I always wonder if people have heard the phrase "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" For being a site thats dedicated to support for people, this site is pretty damn judgemental. If someone wants to explore alternative methods then allow them to do so, no one is hurting you by doing this, so stop acting like someone pissed in your cornflakes this morning.

:drinker: Great post. 100% agreed. Everyone is different... and has success with different things. There's no point in ridiculing someone who is different.

As for the juice fast. I have no suggestions for you. Sorry. I have never tried this; but, I may for a few days to rid my body of all of the unhealthy foods.

I thought the point was to help people get fit, healhty, and lean. What good is it to not say anything at all when someone is about to go down the wrong track? I'd rather see people succeed than spend months or years doing trial and error with various fads or other nonsense.

I'd rather see people succeed too.... but, things don't always have to be said so harshly. That just turns people off from "your" ideas. Advice can be said nicely.

mercymarque

I did the juice fast for 10 days and lose ten pounds after watching Sick Fat and nearly Dead. Best thing I've ever done. My skin was amazing, best sleep I ever had on 5 hours... I hardly ever get 8 hours. My energy level was amazing. I made my juice at night or first thing in the morning. I work two jobs on most days. Get yourself a glass jar with a tight lid on it and store your juice in there. It should be good for one day. I would make 4 big glasses and bring it with me. The first two days were easy as I would drink close to my body weight in water which keep me full and I didn't get the headaches most ppl talk about getting. I made mostly green juice. I used the receipe from the movie mostly then ventured out on the third day. After my 10 cleanse I didn't go right back to food. I did green smoothies which keep you full. My only problem with the smoothies was I felt bolted and had the worst gas known to man. I started eating food on the weekends. I am back on juice for the next 4 days as I'm on a stall and miss the glowing skin. Good luck on your journey.

zaph0d

I always wonder if people have heard the phrase "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" For being a site thats dedicated to support for people, this site is pretty damn judgemental. If someone wants to explore alternative methods then allow them to do so, no one is hurting you by doing this, so stop acting like someone pissed in your cornflakes this morning.

:drinker: Great post. 100% agreed. Everyone is different... and has success with different things. There's no point in ridiculing someone who is different.

As for the juice fast. I have no suggestions for you. Sorry. I have never tried this; but, I may for a few days to rid my body of all of the unhealthy foods.

I thought the point was to help people get fit, healhty, and lean. What good is it to not say anything at all when someone is about to go down the wrong track? I'd rather see people succeed than spend months or years doing trial and error with various fads or other nonsense.

I'd rather see people succeed too.... but, things don't always have to be said so harshly. That just turns people off from "your" ideas. Advice can be said nicely.

The intelligent ones read and learn quickly. Some people are receptive to the "harsh" version, some are not. I don't really care.

If I were being paid for this, then maybe I would sugar coat things and let my "customers" feel warm and cozy. But since I'm not, I'll write my replies however I feel.

adamb83

I have succeeded with a smart diet and regular exercise. I've lost 70 pounds and I'm healthier than ever. This question wasn't about going on a permanent or even a lengthy juice "diet." It's about trying a short fast/cleanse, something I've never done but want to try, for various reasons. I've had great success with MFP and have met many helpful people. It's very sad to see people coming on these forums just trying to be mean, rude and contrary. If what I'm trying isn't for you, that's cool... but I'm not you. Thanks to all those who have offered helpful suggestions!

FredDoyle

If you start a juice fast, I recommend starting over the weekend or when you have a couple of days to rest. The first and second days are really hard on your body because your body is trying to get rid of toxins, so it makes you have a headache and feel weak...snip

What toxins?

resilience1908

All of the crap we have eaten over the years contributes toxins to our body. WE know how it feels to eat better once we have consumed food that is not healthy. We are sluggish, irritable, tired, right? Well even when you are eating right and eating well you still have toxins coming from your food. So this juice fast helps rid your body of some of those toxins. After those toxins left my body, I literally felt like I could do backflips.

I wish you the best in your cleanse. By the way, sometimes people just need to slow down and juice just to get their healthy eating back on track. Sometimes I take a weekend just to find my cravings for fruits and veggies after I have eaten poorly for several weeks in a row.

At any rate, don't judge people. This is about positivity and motivation. The man just asked for some recommendations.

jopalis

I recently posted about alternate day juice fasting and got nothing but ridicule...... I put it on the general message boards. Anyone know how I can remove it?

jopalis

I have an Omega masticating juicer. I had a Jack La Lane when I first started but found it to be too messy, too hard to clean up and I read that the centrifugal ones destroy some of the nutrients... Not sure true or not. If you are not trying to lose weight...pic doesn't look like you need to. Why not just add a couple of juicings to your day. Too many young people have unhealthy body image and eating habits. Take care of yourself. Be healthy...

FredDoyle

All of the crap we have eaten over the years contributes toxins to our body. WE know how it feels to eat better once we have consumed food that is not healthy. We are sluggish, irritable, tired, right? Well even when you are eating right and eating well you still have toxins coming from your food. So this juice fast helps rid your body of some of those toxins. After those toxins left my body, I literally felt like I could do backflips.

I wish you the best in your cleanse. By the way, sometimes people just need to slow down and juice just to get their healthy eating back on track. Sometimes I take a weekend just to find my cravings for fruits and veggies after I have eaten poorly for several weeks in a row.

At any rate, don't judge people. This is about positivity and motivation. The man just asked for some recommendations.

Oh those toxins. I didn't know what you meant because I forgot about those ones since I rid myself of them by hopping on one leg all day once a month. The next month I do the other leg.
It's all about balance.

jopalis

Amen to that. Congratulations on striving to get healthier in a method that works for you. You have done really well.... Gotta try to ignore the negative onslaught....