Dr. OZ Detox

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  • aem91409
    aem91409 Posts: 137 Member
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    Well okay, you all have changed my mind! Kind of made me feel stupid for just asking question, but oh well I guess.
    Thanks...

    Sorry people got all snippy with you about your question...They tend to get vicious when anyone asks about short-cuts, cleanses, "diets," etc.

    In their defense they mean well and they are right... If you're looking for a quick fix you're going to be disappointed. It really is as simple as eating at a deficit and moving more (Although the eating at a deficit is the most important part if you're just worried about the number on the scale...).

    And eat at a REASONABLE deficit. Don't kill yourself eating 900 calories a day especially if you only have 40ish lbs to lose! You'll just end up miserable. You'll be so much happier and stick to it if you are reasonable about it.

    Thanks :smile:
    And no I'm not looking for any quick fixes or anything of that sort. Was just curious about doing the detox because I heard of people doing it and feeling great afterwards.
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
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    Is this the one you refer to?

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    Click the picture link if it does not show.....if that's it.....I've heard people do it as a "jump start" or "get back on track" into a lifestyle change.....but the Detox alone isn't gonna cause any major changes......I will worn you, the couple people I heard that did it, did get really tired during it.....since you are restricted to juice/liquids only......your energy goes down.....then its up to you, after the detox, to jump back into the game......start back slowly though.....don't overgorge at an all you can eat buffet or something, cause after 3 days, you're body probably won't agree to everything you throw at it.....

    Really, cold ice water is your best detox....

    um....where is the food. They seem to have forgotten the food. I hear food is important for being alive.
  • aem91409
    aem91409 Posts: 137 Member
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    Is this the one you refer to?

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    Click the picture link if it does not show.....if that's it.....I've heard people do it as a "jump start" or "get back on track" into a lifestyle change.....but the Detox alone isn't gonna cause any major changes......I will worn you, the couple people I heard that did it, did get really tired during it.....since you are restricted to juice/liquids only......your energy goes down.....then its up to you, after the detox, to jump back into the game......start back slowly though.....don't overgorge at an all you can eat buffet or something, cause after 3 days, you're body probably won't agree to everything you throw at it.....

    Really, cold ice water is your best detox....


    Yeah that is the one that I was going to do, figuring it would be harmless since it was just fruits and veggies and stuff. But I've had my mind changed. And yeah I've heard that it makes you really tired so I also don't think that would work for me, I work full time and am a Mommy of a 3 year old and a 21 year old [my hubby] lol.

    Usually the extreme tiredness and lack of motivation may be caused by too much of a calorie deficit. What is your calorie goal? How tall are you and what do you weigh?

    You should be over eating poorly at Easter by now, all that intake is already processed...as long as you have picked right back up with eating within your determined calorie range all should be fine. Maybe try focusing on eating more protein and fats to help keep your energy up.

    I'm 5'3" at 157 pounds. I am eating 1200 calories/ day.
    And yeah I should be over it, but I had 2 Easter celebrations, one actually on Easter and then one again this Sunday. :yawn:
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
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    OP why people lose 4 pounds doing a 3 day "detox" is they have basically zero sodium intake and they drink a ton of fluids so naturally there sodium level goes down and they shed retained water. Easy to lose more than 4 pounds doing that....4 pounds + of water that is. And of course yes as soon as you return your sodium levels to normal (from being dangerously low) and drink anything you will retain that water and put the "weight" back on. It does nothing but decrease your sodium levels stupidly low for no reason while simultaneously starving yourself for 3 days.

    No it is not a good idea.
  • aem91409
    aem91409 Posts: 137 Member
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    Yeah that is the one that I was going to do, figuring it would be harmless since it was just fruits and veggies and stuff. But I've had my mind changed. And yeah I've heard that it makes you really tired so I also don't think that would work for me, I work full time and am a Mommy of a 3 year old and a 21 year old [my hubby] lol.
    Don't get me wrong, the fruits and veggies are good for you.....just further incorporate them into your diet ;) My fiance got my a Nutribullet for my birthday, and I've eaten more vegetables in the past 6 months than I have the 29 years of my life.....LOL.....It's crazy. With the Nutribullet, you get all the fiber + the juice of the veggies, unlike a traditional juicer, that leaves the pup behind.....the biggest thing is you gotta give a good ratio of green veggies to fruit, or you could spike your sugar....which isn't gonna help weight loss ;)

    Have also heard good reviews of the Dash...kitchen blender....but really, right now you can find good prices on the "older" Nutribullet Blender.........the 600Watt, since they now have an 800 watt blender out available.

    Yeah I got a Magic Bullet a couple months ago and I absolutely love the thing!
  • EddieHaskell97
    EddieHaskell97 Posts: 2,227 Member
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  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
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    I am planning to do the Dr. Oz 3 day smoothie detox next week. I have never done a detox before, but I have been feeling tired and just nasty lately and I feel like a detox is my best solution. I don't really want to got to GNC to get a detox, I'd rather just do the smoothie one because then I know what I'm putting into my body.
    I have read some reviews on it and a lot of people are saying that they lost around 4 pounds while doing it. Is that something that I'm going to gain back right away? Or if I continue with my working out and calorie counting will it stay off? I weigh myself every Friday morning, and I am at a loss of 12 pounds and I feel like if I lost those 4 and gained them back right away that would be very discouraging to me and I don't want to mess up my roll that I'm on, because I'm feeling pretty good!
    Also, does anyone disagree with the smoothie detox and recommend something from GNC?
    Thanks :]

    Confused.... which of the above is accurate? IMO, cleanses are unnecessary. As the other poster said, eat at a deficit.



    I am feeling good about my weight loss, considering this is the first time I've ever tried to lose weight and it seems to be going quite well.
    And by I'm feeling nasty, I mean I just feel like I ate too unhealthy over the Easter holiday and started to lose my motivation and am just exhausted all the time.

    Maybe you are tired because your calorie goal is set too low for you. When I don't eat enough...that is usually the first thing that happens...I get tired.


    I've been at this calorie intake for about 3 months now, it was difficult at first to adjust to but I've gotten used to it. So I don't think that's it.

    That's not a great indicator. How low are you set?


    1,200

    And you're only 21 and not obese? You should probably rethink your calorie goal. 1200 calories is not enough for most people. It's a bare minimum usually only required by women over 50 and/or obese. Running after a three-year-old can burn quite a few calories, not to mention the calories your body burns just through basic functions.

    ^^^This

    Your TDEE just sitting in an office chair all day is ~1800. Throw in exercise it's over 2K.
  • Nice2BFitAgain
    Nice2BFitAgain Posts: 319 Member
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    IMO 1200 is set too low for your calorie range.

    Are you exercising? What kind of job do you have, do you stay at home chasing kids, sit all day, stand all day...?
  • jhalton
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  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
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    1200 calories is not enough food for a 21 year old woman no matter how sedentary you are. If you are exercising on top of that you are really starving yourself and its no wonder you feel tired.
  • aem91409
    aem91409 Posts: 137 Member
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    IMO 1200 is set too low for your calorie range.

    Are you exercising? What kind of job do you have, do you stay at home chasing kids, sit all day, stand all day...?


    I generally sit at my desk from around 730am-430pm.
    I then pick up my son from day care, go home and cook dinner. After dinner, sometimes we go play outside, a lot [lately] we go home and lay around with the crappy weather we have here in IL.
    I work out 3 mornings a week, I do a half hour on the elliptical and that usually says I burn around 350 calories. And then I do some of the other machines at the gym for about 20 minutes. I occasionally pick up a work out class on the weekends.
  • aem91409
    aem91409 Posts: 137 Member
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    1200 calories is not enough food for a 21 year old woman no matter how sedentary you are. If you are exercising on top of that you are really starving yourself and its no wonder you feel tired.




    But I've been doing this for three months now and have been fine.
  • Nice2BFitAgain
    Nice2BFitAgain Posts: 319 Member
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    1200 calories is not enough food for a 21 year old woman no matter how sedentary you are. If you are exercising on top of that you are really starving yourself and its no wonder you feel tired.




    But I've been doing this for three months now and have been fine.

    But you're not fine. You are tired and unmotivated. (because your body can't survive on what you're feeding it)
  • ethompso0105
    ethompso0105 Posts: 418 Member
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    I mainly use my kidneys and liver for detox. However, my intestines, lungs, skin, and lymphatic system also chip in.

    I don't typically believe in "detoxes", and I really don't trust anything Dr. Oz has to say. That being said, some people DO need help in detoxing their body. For instance, my dad's lymphatic system has all but shut off on him--his immune system has attacked his detox capabilities. I know this is an extreme case, but people like this do exist.

    In conclusion (since I sound like I'm just spouting extraneous info), some people do very well with detoxes, but they should always be done under the supervision of your doctor, or better yet, your doctor AND a certified nutritionist.

    My husband has Chron's and a fatty liver and no gall bladder. Yes, some people have medical conditions that cause their bodies to function irregularly. However, it is generally assumed that "no medical conditions" exist when giving general advice. Most people will *never* need a detox.

    Now I'm curious, though. If you have to go in the hospital or your doctor tells you that, due to health problems, you need to detox, what does it entail? Do they pump you full of chemicals and flush you out with saline, or something? Do they tell you not to eat for days? Or do they give you fruit smoothies? Or none of the above?

    I agree that 95% of the time, when people are asking for advice, we have to assume that they have no extenuating health circumstances. However, there are still that small percentage for whom other options may be needed. Just my 2 cents. :)

    My dad's doctor didn't actually have him detox as it wasn't the right option for his condition. The same doctor did, however, prescribe a detox for me (NOT a Dr. Oz detox), as I also don't detox my own body as well as I should (maybe hereditary). My detox was using the Thorne Research (Mediclear-SGS or VegaLite) shakes to replace one meal for the first week and then two meals for the second week. I also had to cut out many common allergens/inflammatory foods. It wasn't at all done for weight loss, which is what I know most MFP'ers are looking for with a detox.

    ETA: I still think Dr. Oz is kind of a wack-a-doodle, which is too bad since his medical practice pre-TV was apparently quite successful and reliable. :)
  • PaulVLJ
    PaulVLJ Posts: 13 Member
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    I did this one but not for weight loss.
    http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/
    This is the Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead video also good.
    http://www.fatsickandnearlydead.com/

    Even if you’re not interested in a detox I recommend the video.
  • madhatter2013
    madhatter2013 Posts: 1,547 Member
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    Yup, and next week he'll turn around and tell you that the smotthie detox is bad for you and you shouldn't do it, after you already have.

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  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
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    I mainly use my kidneys and liver for detox. However, my intestines, lungs, skin, and lymphatic system also chip in.

    I don't typically believe in "detoxes", and I really don't trust anything Dr. Oz has to say. That being said, some people DO need help in detoxing their body. For instance, my dad's lymphatic system has all but shut off on him--his immune system has attacked his detox capabilities. I know this is an extreme case, but people like this do exist.

    In conclusion (since I sound like I'm just spouting extraneous info), some people do very well with detoxes, but they should always be done under the supervision of your doctor, or better yet, your doctor AND a certified nutritionist.

    My husband has Chron's and a fatty liver and no gall bladder. Yes, some people have medical conditions that cause their bodies to function irregularly. However, it is generally assumed that "no medical conditions" exist when giving general advice. Most people will *never* need a detox.

    Now I'm curious, though. If you have to go in the hospital or your doctor tells you that, due to health problems, you need to detox, what does it entail? Do they pump you full of chemicals and flush you out with saline, or something? Do they tell you not to eat for days? Or do they give you fruit smoothies? Or none of the above?

    No fruit smoothies. (He wishes!) It's an involved procedure and requires a specialist. For my husband, it involves cleansing the colon and is no fun. But it's an outpatient deal, no hospital stay. It's done in the office of his GI specialist.
  • PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot
    PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot Posts: 596 Member
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    If it involves that snake oil salesmen, I'm sure it involves crawling around in a person-sized mockup of your colon.
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
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    Yup, and next week he'll turn around and tell you that the smotthie detox is bad for you and you shouldn't do it, after you already have.

    the-waterboy-the-devil-460x270.jpg

    This
  • aem91409
    aem91409 Posts: 137 Member
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    1200 calories is not enough food for a 21 year old woman no matter how sedentary you are. If you are exercising on top of that you are really starving yourself and its no wonder you feel tired.




    But I've been doing this for three months now and have been fine.

    But you're not fine. You are tired and unmotivated. (because your body can't survive on what you're feeding it)

    For the past 3 months I've been fine, I've been tired and unmotivated for like the past 3 days. And my workout partner has been the same way for about a week, and she eats a whole lot more calories than I do. Have none of you ever just been in a rut before?

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