To Cleanse or NOT to Cleanse - that is the question.

I've done cleanses before and they have not worked for me. Just made me feel cranky, more hungry, and if anything, I only lost "water weight" and quickly rebounded when the "cleanse/detox" was over. I believe just eating clean (eliminate / reduce processed foods) is a better option. Again, this is just my personal opinion and what worked for me.

I've never done one, don't know if even would. Even if I did though, 21 days seems way excessive.

In.

No need to cleanse. It's a gimmick to sell products, books, supplements.

You can eliminate cravings by cutting back on the things you shouldn't eat and eating more healthy things you enjoy. It doesn't take any magic formula. It does take some willpower though, especially at the beginning.

Get rid of the junk or 'trigger' foods in your house. Fill your fridge and cupboards with healthier foods you like.

Every time you feel a craving do this! Ask yourself: "Am I craving this because I am actually hungry?" If so, tell yourself that you are craving xyz because you are hungry, but that you are going to choose something else to satisfy your hunger.
If you're not actually hungry, ask yourself how you are feeling. Chances are, it's a feeling that is triggering the craving. Some people experience cravings when they are bored, angry, sad, depressed, excited, nervous, worried, etc. What could you do instead of eating xyz that would help deal with the feeling? Go for a walk, talk to a friend, do some housework, make tea, play with your kids, snuggle with your partner, engage in a favourite hobby, etc. Whatever it is that will make you feel good and is not food.

Haven't done it; think it's hogwash.

OP, I invite you to look at this thread:


http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1159755-looking-for-a-detox-cleanse

No Just No.....:noway:

That is always the answer to that question.

Evolution has created a magnificent cleansing system built right into your body. To take advantage of your own personal cleansing equipment, try just drinking plenty of water and getting plenty of fiber in your diet!

You may lose some weight, but you'll probably go nuts once you go back to not fasting. +1 For everyone who says you don't need to fast.

Lately I'm into substituting a green smoothie for a meal when I feel as if I've been eating too much, eating not too much but too much junk, or am feeling tired/stressed. Doing a mega rehydrate is plenty enough 'cleaning' for me.

Personally, I think they're complete nonsense. But there are people who claim to derive benefit from them. I think it's more psychological than anything else- "cleansing" and "purifying" and having a fresh start MENTALLY, not physically. Rituals can be powerful things. But don't fool yourself into thinking it's more than that.

THIS, all day long.

ETA: ^lol, yes, this


I cleanse daily, in the shower, with soap.

nope, no value, we are fearfully and wonderfully made, eat healthy and your amazing machine will manage the rest.

NO

I've fallen for it in the past. Do yourself a favor and save you money. Spend it on groceries instead. Calculate your TDEE and your BMR, try to eat in between those two numbers.

If you only care about the number on the scale, all you need is a calorie deficit.
If you care about body composition/body fat %, then eat enough protein and start a progressive lifting routine.
If you care about your overall health, eat enough fat, fiber, micronutrients and get plenty of water and rest... and maybe some cardio.