looking for a cleanse

Ainsley17
Ainsley17 Posts: 1
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
hello All, i Am Looking For An Easy, inexpensive, EffectiveCleanse. Any Suggestions?

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    No need for a cleanse, just in caloric deficit. Eat what you normally eat but less of it.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    Take a bath?
  • AlisonH729
    AlisonH729 Posts: 558 Member
    If you search the forums for 'cleanses/detox' you will find a number of existing threads on this topic. You should also find that the general consensus is the same in all of them: that it isn't necessary.
  • rjmudlax13
    rjmudlax13 Posts: 900 Member
    I prefer Dove body soap. I hear Ivory is good too.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Best thread on cleanses that you'll find: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1159755/looking-for-a-detox-cleanse
  • SconnieCat
    SconnieCat Posts: 770 Member
    I enjoy the Taco Bell cleanse. Minimal cost... maximum impact.
  • AlisonH729
    AlisonH729 Posts: 558 Member
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    Best thread on cleanses that you'll find: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1159755/looking-for-a-detox-cleanse

    Yes. Thanks! I had just seen someone else link to this but then couldn't find it again.
  • Laurend224
    Laurend224 Posts: 1,748 Member
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    I use this, cruelty free, and gets you really clean. But be careful, it's soap, not a detergent, it's got lye in it. ;)
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    Ainsley17 wrote: »
    hello All, i Am Looking For An Easy, inexpensive, EffectiveCleanse. Any Suggestions?

    Take a shower.
    Go #1 or #2
    Those are the only "cleanses" you need. Unless you are missing your liver, kidneys, or digestive/urinary tract, your body is doing it for you already.
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    SconnieCat wrote: »
    I enjoy the Taco Bell cleanse. Minimal cost... maximum impact.

    I find the Dunks Medium Caramel Swirl Iced Coffee + a Run Right After cleanse to be much more effective. Cleans you right out.
  • KitkatcuteNYC
    KitkatcuteNYC Posts: 150 Member
    Water. Stay extra hydrated! Consume plenty of rich fruits and vegetables. Stay away from excess oil drenched products and anything chemically processed/boxed.
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    KitkatcuteNYC wrote: »
    Water. Stay extra hydrated! Consume plenty of rich fruits and vegetables. Stay away from excess oil drenched products and anything chemically processed/boxed.

    Unnecessary to do the above. Yes, drink water, and have a balanced intake. But there is absolutely no need to cut the above items out.

  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,453 Member
    You do not need a cleanse. Your liver and kidneys do that for you. You certainly don't need to spend money on some snake oil schtick designed to lighten your wallet and make money for shills like Dr Oz who get rich off people being vulnerable and desperate.
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    edited February 2015
    I like the PURE cleanse. It is cheap and very easy to do. What is better is that it is something you can do every day and you don't need to take a break from it.

    Perspiration: get moving
    Urination: make sure you are well hydrated
    Respiration: keep breathing. Even taking some deep breaths at times
    Elimination: make sure you get at least 25 grams of fiber daily (if you are female. The guys should aim for 38) so that your digestive and intestinal tract function well.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    If you want a flush out go to the pharmacy and get the powder they give to folks before they have a colonoscopy... I guarantee you will never want to do another "cleanse" ever again :open_mouth::confounded:
  • kamack1215
    kamack1215 Posts: 109 Member
    KitkatcuteNYC wrote: »
    Water. Stay extra hydrated! Consume plenty of rich fruits and vegetables. Stay away from excess oil drenched products and anything chemically processed/boxed.

    This is the only type of cleanse that my nutritionist told me is ever safe. I am not sure why you are wanting to do a cleanse but I was told to eat lots of fruits (she said oranges and apples were the best) and try not to eat anything processed for 2 days. Afterwards I always feel like I'm not "backed up" anymore. I have a nutrient deficiency though that causes my body to not absorb water properly and therefore my digestion isn't always 'normal'.


    Some people claim that you can eat whatever you want as long as it is within your calories but that is not always the case. Everyone is different and I see a huge difference in the way I feel when eating a healthy balanced diet. But that is just my experience =) I hope this helps!
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    edited February 2015
    kamack1215 wrote: »
    KitkatcuteNYC wrote: »
    Water. Stay extra hydrated! Consume plenty of rich fruits and vegetables. Stay away from excess oil drenched products and anything chemically processed/boxed.

    This is the only type of cleanse that my nutritionist told me is ever safe. I am not sure why you are wanting to do a cleanse but I was told to eat lots of fruits (she said oranges and apples were the best) and try not to eat anything processed for 2 days. Afterwards I always feel like I'm not "backed up" anymore. I have a nutrient deficiency though that causes my body to not absorb water properly and therefore my digestion isn't always 'normal'.


    Some people claim that you can eat whatever you want as long as it is within your calories but that is not always the case. Everyone is different and I see a huge difference in the way I feel when eating a healthy balanced diet. But that is just my experience =) I hope this helps!

    Those who say you can eat whatever you want as long as it is within your calories are correct for weight loss. For overall health and medical reasons (like in your case), different people need to eat differently. They are two completely different things.

  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    Your liver and kidneys are the bodies natural filtration system. Just let them do their jobs :)
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