fasting cleanses?

KayFi89

I've been thinking about trying a fasting cleanse for 3 days (norm is ten days but I've never tired it before so I'm taking it slow). Does anyone have any experience with fasting cleanses?? It calls for saltwater drinks in the morning followed by lemon tea and grade B maple syrup drinks and at night senna laxative tea.

Cr01502

Eat a balanced diet.

Get regular exercise

Drink water

Let your body handle the rest.

A "cleanse" is unnecessary and often does more harm than good.

Seahawk27

Eat a balanced diet.

Get regular exercise

Drink water

Let your body handle the rest.

A "cleanse" is unnecessary and often does more harm than good.

^^^This

backtovee

I find that 'cleanses' do more for your mental state of being rather than your overall physical improvement. If I've had a rough couple of weeks, eating badly and not working out, it helps me get in the right mindset for beginning and committing to a more sustainable, healthy lifestyle. If you're doing it for the right reasons, and you're being conscious of the side effects of whichever cleanse you're doing, it can be positive.

Gerald_King

Eat a balanced diet.

Get regular exercise

Drink water

Let your body handle the rest.

A "cleanse" is unnecessary and often does more harm than good.

TH IS ^^^^^^^^^^^

Sarauk2sf

It's called the Master Cleanse.

I suggest you read this:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/851582-master-cleanse-aka-lemonade-diet-my-30-day-story

Also: The Master Cleanse is a particularly ridiculous and potentially dangerous 'cleanse' as the extreme version of it encourages the use of enemas and laxatives. The loon who came up with this in 1940, Stanley Burroughs, was convicted of practicing medicine without a license and imprisoned, and he was convicted of second degree murder, later overturned, for his role in the death of a desperate leukemia patient, whose cancer Burroughs tried to cure with the Master Cleanse and other irresponsible batsh!t crazy practices. To put his totally whacko’ness into perspective, here is a following quote from him when asked about protein “we are able to assimilate and build the nitrogen also into our bodies as protein … by natural bacteria action….” In other words, by breathing!

There is absolutely no reason you need to detox or cleanse anything. Our body does a very good job of it already and there is no medical evidence that these diets actually rid the body of any toxins that would not be discarded in bodily waste under a normal diet.

Eat right, train, rest, repeat.

Edited for typo

Kath1391

Eat a balanced diet.

Get regular exercise

Drink water

Let your body handle the rest.

A "cleanse" is unnecessary and often does more harm than good.

Bang on!

quirkytizzy

Any diet that calls for a laxative is not a good idea. Also the lemonade cleanse is a bad idea. You get very few nutrients and are subsisting on a liquid diet. Not sustainable, doesn't teach you anything about healthy living, and is likely to leave you very hungry and binging. Fasts and cleanses are also going to leave you with other symptoms - weakness, shakiness, headaches, etc from not eating.

The body is not a car, it does not need its oil changed. The kindest thing you can do for your body is start feeding it properly - immediately. Do not put off this lesson for a time when you've finished a "cleanse".

PikaKnight

It's called the Master Cleanse.

I suggest you read this:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/851582-master-cleanse-aka-lemonade-diet-my-30-day-story

Also: The Master Cleanse is a particularly ridiculous and potentially dangerous 'cleanse' as the extreme version of it encourages the use of enemas and laxatives. The loon who came up with this in 1940, Stanley Burroughs, was convicted of practicing medicine without a license and imprisoned, and he was convicted of second degree murder, later overturned, for his role in the death of a desperate leukemia patient, whose cancer Burroughs tried to cure with the Master Cleanse and other irresponsible batsh!t crazy practices. To put his totally whacko’ness into perspective, here is a following quote from him when asked about protein “we are able to assimilate and build the nitrogen also into our bodies as protein … by natural bacteria action….” In other words, by breathing!

There is absolutely no reason you need to detox or cleanse anything. Our body does a very good job of it already and there is no medical evidence that these diets actually rid the body of any toxins that would not be discarded in bodily waste under a normal diet.

Eat right, train, rest, repeat.

Edited for typo

^This x1000

sandradev1

Eat a balanced diet.

Get regular exercise

Drink water

Let your body handle the rest.

A "cleanse" is unnecessary and often does more harm than good.

^^^THIS^^^ every time :drinker:

bevmcarthur

like the others said
if you eat clean 80 -20 % there is no need to cleanse
drink lots of water and add lemon to it
and if you feel you need to get toxins out of your body that we all have add a supplement that will help detox your body but do not stop eating
drink fresh homemade juices that are made with Organic fresh Veggies and fruit

bfbooty

due to high polutions and processed fooods and stress our bodies are not as efficient as they should be at cleansing and detoxing themselves, so for many people a cleanse is actually nessesary however i do not like the sound of the one you are talking about at all sounds bloody awfull if i'm honest.

as already suggested a clean balances diet, exercise is imperative as it gets the lymphatics moving which help to expell toxins via the lungs, and lots of water, i would also recommend drinking daily a good qaulity pure inner leaf aloe vera gel, it's excellent at helping to cleanse the digestive tract of the mucous that builds up preventing the absorption of the nutrients from our foods, and causing toxins to actually be released into the system, it's natural and safe and works!!! 60 mls twice a day on an empty stomach 20-30 mins before food and must be pure and inner leaf gel for it to be any good Forever Living do the best qaulity on the market google them you can order online.

If you google leaky gut syndrome you will find more information on whay our bodies are not working at expeliing these toxins properly and the effect it then has on our bodies you will also find info on how aloe vera can help with leaky gut

HTH

editted to add that wheatgrass juice is also excellent

chicanita91

From experience - cleanses are a waste of time. You will be MUCH happier and feel so much better if you just eat right and exercise. Its the best thing you can do for your body.

ThisGirl2013

I find that 'cleanses' do more for your mental state of being rather than your overall physical improvement. If I've had a rough couple of weeks, eating badly and not working out, it helps me get in the right mindset for beginning and committing to a more sustainable, healthy lifestyle. If you're doing it for the right reasons, and you're being conscious of the side effects of whichever cleanse you're doing, it can be positive.

SO EXACTLY THIS!!!!

_Lori_Lynn_

It's called the Master Cleanse.

I suggest you read this:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/851582-master-cleanse-aka-lemonade-diet-my-30-day-story

Also: The Master Cleanse is a particularly ridiculous and potentially dangerous 'cleanse' as the extreme version of it encourages the use of enemas and laxatives. The loon who came up with this in 1940, Stanley Burroughs, was convicted of practicing medicine without a license and imprisoned, and he was convicted of second degree murder, later overturned, for his role in the death of a desperate leukemia patient, whose cancer Burroughs tried to cure with the Master Cleanse and other irresponsible batsh!t crazy practices. To put his totally whacko’ness into perspective, here is a following quote from him when asked about protein “we are able to assimilate and build the nitrogen also into our bodies as protein … by natural bacteria action….” In other words, by breathing!

There is absolutely no reason you need to detox or cleanse anything. Our body does a very good job of it already and there is no medical evidence that these diets actually rid the body of any toxins that would not be discarded in bodily waste under a normal diet.

Eat right, train, rest, repeat.

Edited for typo

As stated above, you are NOT to use laxatives and enemas during this cleanse. It is PURE natural. Thus don't believe everything everyone says on MFP. It would be nice if those who told you how to do it actually read the book.

I have tried the MC twice and today I started my third. If you would like to talk with positive people who have experience, I can connect you with people who have correct information and actual experience in groups on Facebook, etc.

There isn't much support here. They do things which *I* consider potentially dangerous (but hey, it's okay if THEY have their vice) . Last night I stated I was going on this cleanse and was told, "I will be thinking about you while I "eat my ice cream." wouldn't it be NICE to not have any weight and health issues and be able to eat ice cream every day? What's rude, is rubbing itn someone's face on a cleanse support link. I mean, 'REALLY?'

Anyway, let me know if you're looking for some answers to your questions and support, I'll connect you with the right people.

WinnerVictorious

I've been thinking about trying a fasting cleanse for 3 days (norm is ten days but I've never tired it before so I'm taking it slow). Does anyone have any experience with fasting cleanses?? It calls for saltwater drinks in the morning followed by lemon tea and grade B maple syrup drinks and at night senna laxative tea.

that's the master cleanse and it's a scam and also a terrible idea.

any weight you lose will be water and you will regain it quickly after you finish.

don't do it. don't do anything called a cleanse. they are all scams aimed at gullible people.

if you wanted to do a cleanse because you feel bloated, then spend a couple of days eating low sodium foods and drinking lots of water. this will flush out the excess water. if you want to spend a couple of days eating "healthy" foods (i don't actually agree with that term, but this isn't the right place for that argument), then go ahead and stick to a menu of fruits and vegetables during that time.

both of these will do more for how you feel than following a silly cleanse that is only going to dehydrate you.

Trilby16

You will get beaten up here for even mentioning it!

Cr01502

Also this might be useful.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/927327-cleanse-why-you-are-lucky-they-don-t-work

Lupercalia

Also this might be useful.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/927327-cleanse-why-you-are-lucky-they-don-t-work

YEAH, that was a great thread. Read that, OP. You don't need a cleanse, you need a different mindset. Exercise and eat right and you've got it made.

_Lori_Lynn_

I've been thinking about trying a fasting cleanse for 3 days (norm is ten days but I've never tired it before so I'm taking it slow). Does anyone have any experience with fasting cleanses?? It calls for saltwater drinks in the morning followed by lemon tea and grade B maple syrup drinks and at night senna laxative tea.

that's the master cleanse and it's a scam and also a terrible idea.

any weight you lose will be water and you will regain it quickly after you finish.

don't do it. don't do anything called a cleanse. they are all scams aimed at gullible people.

if you wanted to do a cleanse because you feel bloated, then spend a couple of days eating low sodium foods and drinking lots of water. this will flush out the excess water. if you want to spend a couple of days eating "healthy" foods (i don't actually agree with that term, but this isn't the right place for that argument), then go ahead and stick to a menu of fruits and vegetables during that time.

both of these will do more for how you feel than following a silly cleanse that is only going to dehydrate you.

Again, don't believe everything people on MFP say who have never tried it. I didn't gain my weight back nearly a year later.

quirkytizzy

As stated above, you are NOT to use laxatives and enemas during this cleanse. It is PURE natural. Thus don't believe everything everyone says on MFP. It would be nice if those who told you how to do it actually read the book.

I have tried the MC twice and today I started my third. If you would like to talk with positive people who have experience, I can connect you with people who have correct information and actual experience in groups on Facebook, etc.

There isn't much support here. They do things which *I* consider potentially dangerous (but hey, it's okay if THEY have their vice) . Last night I stated I was going on this cleanse and was told, "I will be thinking about you while I "eat my ice cream." wouldn't it be NICE to not have any weight and health issues and be able to eat ice cream every day? What's rude, is rubbing itn someone's face on a cleanse support link. Ice cream daily is sure healthier for your body than cleansing it. . .right? I mean really?

Anyway, let me know if you're looking for some answers to your questions and support, I'll connect you with the right people.

Sarauk2sf

It's called the Master Cleanse.

I suggest you read this:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/851582-master-cleanse-aka-lemonade-diet-my-30-day-story

Also: The Master Cleanse is a particularly ridiculous and potentially dangerous 'cleanse' as the extreme version of it encourages the use of enemas and laxatives. The loon who came up with this in 1940, Stanley Burroughs, was convicted of practicing medicine without a license and imprisoned, and he was convicted of second degree murder, later overturned, for his role in the death of a desperate leukemia patient, whose cancer Burroughs tried to cure with the Master Cleanse and other irresponsible batsh!t crazy practices. To put his totally whacko’ness into perspective, here is a following quote from him when asked about protein “we are able to assimilate and build the nitrogen also into our bodies as protein … by natural bacteria action….” In other words, by breathing!

There is absolutely no reason you need to detox or cleanse anything. Our body does a very good job of it already and there is no medical evidence that these diets actually rid the body of any toxins that would not be discarded in bodily waste under a normal diet.

Eat right, train, rest, repeat.

Edited for typo

As stated above, you are NOT to use laxatives and enemas during this cleanse. It is PURE natural. Thus don't believe everything everyone says on MFP. It would be nice if those who told you how to do it actually read the book.

I have tried the MC twice and today I started my third. If you would like to talk with positive people who have experience, I can connect you with people who have correct information and actual experience in groups on Facebook, etc.

There isn't much support here. They do things which *I* consider potentially dangerous (but hey, it's okay if THEY have their vice) . Last night I stated I was going on this cleanse and was told, "I will be thinking about you while I "eat my ice cream." wouldn't it be NICE to not have any weight and health issues and be able to eat ice cream every day? What's rude, is rubbing itn someone's face on a cleanse support link. Ice cream daily is sure healthier for your body than cleansing it. . .right? I mean really?

Anyway, let me know if you're looking for some answers to your questions and support, I'll connect you with the right people.

If you are referring that comment to me, I have absolutely no interest in doing something as ridiculous as the Master Cleanse, which by the way. did incorporate laxatives and enemas.

ETA: the OP herself mentioned laxatives. Also, please do not misquote me..I did not say that.

_Lori_Lynn_

Also this might be useful.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/927327-cleanse-why-you-are-lucky-they-don-t-work

If anyone understood it. It was hilarious is what it was.

_Lori_Lynn_

It's called the Master Cleanse.

I suggest you read this:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/851582-master-cleanse-aka-lemonade-diet-my-30-day-story

Also: The Master Cleanse is a particularly ridiculous and potentially dangerous 'cleanse' as the extreme version of it encourages the use of enemas and laxatives. The loon who came up with this in 1940, Stanley Burroughs, was convicted of practicing medicine without a license and imprisoned, and he was convicted of second degree murder, later overturned, for his role in the death of a desperate leukemia patient, whose cancer Burroughs tried to cure with the Master Cleanse and other irresponsible batsh!t crazy practices. To put his totally whacko’ness into perspective, here is a following quote from him when asked about protein “we are able to assimilate and build the nitrogen also into our bodies as protein … by natural bacteria action….” In other words, by breathing!

There is absolutely no reason you need to detox or cleanse anything. Our body does a very good job of it already and there is no medical evidence that these diets actually rid the body of any toxins that would not be discarded in bodily waste under a normal diet.

Eat right, train, rest, repeat.

Edited for typo

As stated above, you are NOT to use laxatives and enemas during this cleanse. It is PURE natural. Thus don't believe everything everyone says on MFP. It would be nice if those who told you how to do it actually read the book.

I have tried the MC twice and today I started my third. If you would like to talk with positive people who have experience, I can connect you with people who have correct information and actual experience in groups on Facebook, etc.

There isn't much support here. They do things which *I* consider potentially dangerous (but hey, it's okay if THEY have their vice) . Last night I stated I was going on this cleanse and was told, "I will be thinking about you while I "eat my ice cream." wouldn't it be NICE to not have any weight and health issues and be able to eat ice cream every day? What's rude, is rubbing itn someone's face on a cleanse support link. Ice cream daily is sure healthier for your body than cleansing it. . .right? I mean really?

Anyway, let me know if you're looking for some answers to your questions and support, I'll connect you with the right people.

If you are referring that comment to me, I have absolutely no interest in doing something as ridiculous as the Master Cleanse, which by the way. did incorporate laxatives and enemas.

THE BOOK SAYS DO NOT HAVE LAXATIVES AND ENEMAS.

Sarauk2sf

It's called the Master Cleanse.

I suggest you read this:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/851582-master-cleanse-aka-lemonade-diet-my-30-day-story

Also: The Master Cleanse is a particularly ridiculous and potentially dangerous 'cleanse' as the extreme version of it encourages the use of enemas and laxatives. The loon who came up with this in 1940, Stanley Burroughs, was convicted of practicing medicine without a license and imprisoned, and he was convicted of second degree murder, later overturned, for his role in the death of a desperate leukemia patient, whose cancer Burroughs tried to cure with the Master Cleanse and other irresponsible batsh!t crazy practices. To put his totally whacko’ness into perspective, here is a following quote from him when asked about protein “we are able to assimilate and build the nitrogen also into our bodies as protein … by natural bacteria action….” In other words, by breathing!

There is absolutely no reason you need to detox or cleanse anything. Our body does a very good job of it already and there is no medical evidence that these diets actually rid the body of any toxins that would not be discarded in bodily waste under a normal diet.

Eat right, train, rest, repeat.

Edited for typo

As stated above, you are NOT to use laxatives and enemas during this cleanse. It is PURE natural. Thus don't believe everything everyone says on MFP. It would be nice if those who told you how to do it actually read the book.

I have tried the MC twice and today I started my third. If you would like to talk with positive people who have experience, I can connect you with people who have correct information and actual experience in groups on Facebook, etc.

There isn't much support here. They do things which *I* consider potentially dangerous (but hey, it's okay if THEY have their vice) . Last night I stated I was going on this cleanse and was told, "I will be thinking about you while I "eat my ice cream." wouldn't it be NICE to not have any weight and health issues and be able to eat ice cream every day? What's rude, is rubbing itn someone's face on a cleanse support link. Ice cream daily is sure healthier for your body than cleansing it. . .right? I mean really?

Anyway, let me know if you're looking for some answers to your questions and support, I'll connect you with the right people.

If you are referring that comment to me, I have absolutely no interest in doing something as ridiculous as the Master Cleanse, which by the way. did incorporate laxatives and enemas.

THE BOOK SAYS DO NOT HAVE LAXATIVES AND ENEMAS.

Did you read the OP?

Sarauk2sf

Also this might be useful.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/927327-cleanse-why-you-are-lucky-they-don-t-work

YEAH, that was a great thread. Read that, OP. You don't need a cleanse, you need a different mindset. Exercise and eat right and you've got it made.

^^yep

Ade2013

there is no need to do a "fasting cleanse" however a lot of people use "IF" succesfully inlcuding bodybuilders / athletes etc , intermittent fasting is proven to be healthy for you, most people use it once or twice a week. try the eat stop eat program by brad pilon its very interesting reading.

Fasting is a practice that has been practiced for thousands of years and is still practiced to this day - it has both physical and spiritual benefits, all the drinking lemon tea etc is a scam though so dont get caught out . make your own decision on fasting by educating yourself on it.
I have fasted many times , only of a maximum of up to 2 days a time and only seen positive benefits from it, however you will find many people only fast for 18 hours 1 day a week and still reap benefits.

trogalicious

There isn't much support here.

you left off "for doing stupid things."


OP, listen to the folks that have been here found continued and proven success.

there is no need to do a "fasting cleanse" however a lot of people use "IF" succesfully inlcuding bodybuilders / athletes etc , intermittent fasting is proven to be healthy for you, most people use it once or twice a week. try the eat stop eat program by brad pilon its very interesting reading.

The OP isn't talking about IF. That requires self control and effort. They're looking for some magic juice that will make them want to die after a few days of drinking it, and thinking that it will be all they need to see change.

Dark_Roast

As stated above, you are NOT to use laxatives and enemas during this cleanse. It is PURE natural. Thus don't believe everything everyone says on MFP. It would be nice if those who told you how to do it actually read the book.

I have tried the MC twice and today I started my third. If you would like to talk with positive people who have experience, I can connect you with people who have correct information and actual experience in groups on Facebook, etc.

There isn't much support here. They do things which *I* consider potentially dangerous (but hey, it's okay if THEY have their vice) . Last night I stated I was going on this cleanse and was told, "I will be thinking about you while I "eat my ice cream." wouldn't it be NICE to not have any weight and health issues and be able to eat ice cream every day? What's rude, is rubbing itn someone's face on a cleanse support link. Ice cream daily is sure healthier for your body than cleansing it. . .right? I mean really?

Anyway, let me know if you're looking for some answers to your questions and support, I'll connect you with the right people.

^^ This.

_Lori_Lynn_

It's called the Master Cleanse.

I suggest you read this:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/851582-master-cleanse-aka-lemonade-diet-my-30-day-story

Also: The Master Cleanse is a particularly ridiculous and potentially dangerous 'cleanse' as the extreme version of it encourages the use of enemas and laxatives. The loon who came up with this in 1940, Stanley Burroughs, was convicted of practicing medicine without a license and imprisoned, and he was convicted of second degree murder, later overturned, for his role in the death of a desperate leukemia patient, whose cancer Burroughs tried to cure with the Master Cleanse and other irresponsible batsh!t crazy practices. To put his totally whacko’ness into perspective, here is a following quote from him when asked about protein “we are able to assimilate and build the nitrogen also into our bodies as protein … by natural bacteria action….” In other words, by breathing!

There is absolutely no reason you need to detox or cleanse anything. Our body does a very good job of it already and there is no medical evidence that these diets actually rid the body of any toxins that would not be discarded in bodily waste under a normal diet.

Eat right, train, rest, repeat.

Edited for typo

As stated above, you are NOT to use laxatives and enemas during this cleanse. It is PURE natural. Thus don't believe everything everyone says on MFP. It would be nice if those who told you how to do it actually read the book.

I have tried the MC twice and today I started my third. If you would like to talk with positive people who have experience, I can connect you with people who have correct information and actual experience in groups on Facebook, etc.

There isn't much support here. They do things which *I* consider potentially dangerous (but hey, it's okay if THEY have their vice) . Last night I stated I was going on this cleanse and was told, "I will be thinking about you while I "eat my ice cream." wouldn't it be NICE to not have any weight and health issues and be able to eat ice cream every day? What's rude, is rubbing itn someone's face on a cleanse support link. Ice cream daily is sure healthier for your body than cleansing it. . .right? I mean really?

Anyway, let me know if you're looking for some answers to your questions and support, I'll connect you with the right people.

If you are referring that comment to me, I have absolutely no interest in doing something as ridiculous as the Master Cleanse, which by the way. did incorporate laxatives and enemas.

THE BOOK SAYS DO NOT HAVE LAXATIVES AND ENEMAS.

Did you read the OP?

The correct terms would have been "herbal tea". Don't believe everything ppl say online. If she THINKS she is to take laxatives, she is incorrect. So sorry you believed the OP, she is incorrect.

ladyraven68

I've been thinking about trying a fasting cleanse for 3 days (norm is ten days but I've never tired it before so I'm taking it slow). Does anyone have any experience with fasting cleanses?? It calls for saltwater drinks in the morning followed by lemon tea and grade B maple syrup drinks and at night senna laxative tea.

What toxins are you trying to cleanse, and why do you think your body isn't cleansing itself properly?

Have you had a test done that says you are full of toxins? And when you've done it, how will you measure that it has worked?

I'm fascinated in the fact that people trust this master cleanse when the medical fraternity say there is no evidence it does anything positive, and is potentially dangerous.