Detox - Forever Living Clean 9 question...

Just another way to make your wallet thinner. You will lose some pounds because of the extreme calorie deprivation - but they will come right back on when you resume eating. Save your money and your health....just say no to the fads.

Focus on nutrition and exercise and disregard all detoxes, pills, etc.
See if you can return that product and use that money for a food scale or put it towards your gym membership. Those purchases will make a long term impact.

Interestingly, I had a food scale for years, but only started to use it once I joined this site.
Now it's getting a beating. LOL

Just another way to make your wallet thinner. You will lose some pounds because of the extreme calorie deprivation - but they will come right back on when you resume eating. Save your money and your health....just say no to the fads.

I agree totally. But, some folks get a placebo effect when they spend money on hyped up broscience solutions like this. Let them have their placebo effect. Sometimes we get closer to our goals with gimmicks. Whatever works.

Wow thanks, already bought it now lol.

I say this with the very best of intent:

Focus on nutrition and exercise and disregard all detoxes, pills, etc.
See if you can return that product and use that money for a food scale or put it towards your gym membership. Those purchases will make a long term impact.

+1

Thanks all,

it's non returnable so i'll just give it a go as i've never detoxed before and i'm sure it wont kill me, it will probably just be a horrible 9 days - but I'll know in future to just slim down the good old fashioned way.
i've lost weight before so I know I can do it again.

Thanks for the comments

you detox every day already, you know ...

Indian food cleanses me right out

Just another way to make your wallet thinner. You will lose some pounds because of the extreme calorie deprivation - but they will come right back on when you resume eating. Save your money and your health....just say no to the fads.

I agree totally. But, some folks get a placebo effect when they spend money on hyped up broscience solutions like this. Let them have their placebo effect. Sometimes we get closer to our goals with gimmicks. Whatever works.

I have yet to see one success story here where the OP attributed their lasting success to a gimmick. :huh:

The only "detox" I ever do is give up alcohol and dairy in the few days leading up to a half marathon or other race to avoid, um, digestive issues during the race. Detox "diets" are unnecessary, can be dangerous, and are just another money making scheme. Eating healthy, exercising, and sticking to it is the only true way to lose weight. Good luck! You can totally do this without any gimmicks.

Hi there

How,did you get on with the detox?

L

Hello,

I am currently on my second detox. I did this detox before Christmas and lost 2kg, two inches off my waist and three inches off my bust. During the detox, it was hell on earth; I mainly think this was timing, rather than the detox itself (do not do it during the time of the month, or when you have three essays and a dissertation proposal due the following week).

This is not a crash diet. The posts are correct in that due to the massive caloric defect you will lost weight. However, if your body is receiving accurate vitamins and nutrition (provided by the aloe, bee pollen and gardenia), it will not go into starvation mode and the weight will not go back on unless you allow yourself to overindulge. I, admittedly, went a bit crazy over the festive period whilst at home where there was a permanently stocked snack cupboard and dessert treats, things which I do not allow myself at university. I am now into day 6 of the detox and can feel the overindulgence fading away. My skin is clear, I have already lost half an inch on my waist, my hair is shiny and I have an abundance of energy. I have not felt hungry and have realised how much my eating habits had become based on emotion rather than need, as well as how far 600 calories can be stretched when eating clean. I have still managed to stick to my training regime (I play water polo, do muy thai, run, swim, gym and am in training for ToughMudder), despite the low calories and have not suffered any negative effects. Following the programme, I will go back onto eating 200 calories below my AMR (actual metabolic rate) in order to continue with my aim of building lean muscle to aid my sport.

This detox is to aid people who are searching for a 'cleaner' lifestyle and method of eating. I use this detox to kick-start a programme of clean eating. It motivates me as I can immediately see and feel the difference within myself; which then further motivates me to continue on a programme of 'clean eating' (I recommend looking into Ashy Bines, the Gracious Pantry, the Pure Package and Clean and Lean by James Duigan).

I am a sporty girl and do not focus on 'weight loss' as I am aware food is fuel and I need accurate nutrition to fuel my workouts. If you are aiming to get lean and feel cleaner, this is the detox for you!

I hope this helps somewhat x

The clean 9 is the best kick start to weight loss and it's not a fad and the weight wont just jump back on the reason is because these products are all natural and give your body 100% nutrition! Other diets you take in less calories but also less nutrients meaning your starving your body which is why you feel hungry! Your body then starts eating into essential fats and muscle causing impurities in your body! Once you stop your diet these impurities are still there and so tje weight goes back on! With the clean 9 you take in less calories bit 100% of the nutrients your body needs every day therefore you wont feel hungry as your body is being fuelled with what it needs! All impurities are drawn out of your body so at the end of the 9 days you then eat properly and your weight will be fine but drinking the gel will help to keep the weight off by keeping your intestines working properly and the villi inside them

Strong first post...

Please, tell me. How is it these so called "detoxes" and "cleanses" help you draw out more impurities? Your body already does this naturally, and can't process any more than it's supposed to in one day... right? The only thing that is significantly impacted by these is your wallet, and your toilet....

I am currently doing the Clean 9 Detox. Am on Day 4.
I am letting my MFP friends know of the effects of the Detox every day, which have been tough at times, but extremely worth it.

The protein shake that you have to take, once the first two days, and then twice for the next 7 days, has all the vitamins, minerals, and amino acids you need to keep your body going.
The bee pollen tablet is to help with energy, but it is optional to take. I choose to take half a tab a day or none, instead of the stated 4-6 tabs a day.
The Aloe Vera gel is very tough to drink with water the first 2 days, but on Day 3, it wasn't so bad. And the Garcinia tablets are ok too.

I had my first bit of food on Day 3. The enjoyment I got out of my steak, hummous, steamed veg was absolutely amazing. And, being used to weighing all my foods, I knew that I was exactly getting my 600 calorie meal, and knew the size of my meal.

I have already lost 78lbs, and this is a once-off for me, but I am glad I paid for this product. It has everything I need to continue my weight loss. I have to cut out sugar and caffeine, which I do not miss to be honest, and they do have a hold on my life (teas, coffees, sugar on cereal). This will help me.

That sounds like a complete waste of time and money...