Master Cleanse

Relle209
Relle209 Posts: 3 Member
edited November 22 in Health and Weight Loss
Anybody ever did the Master Cleanse to job start their diet? Is there a forum on here for support?
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  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    I suspect you won't find much support here for such a ludicrous program.
  • loumrn
    loumrn Posts: 63 Member
    I actually tried it once a few years back very foolishly. It was the worst 2 days ever. I have never experienced a headache like it in my life. I remember by lunchtime on the second day i had to have something. I ate the biggest bowl of green beans and it was like heaven. I thought it would be a good way to kick start weight loss but it was pretty grim. Just being honest.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    DeguelloTex wrote: »
    I suspect you won't find much support here for such a ludicrous program.

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  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    Relle209 wrote: »
    Anybody ever did the Master Cleanse to job start their diet? Is there a forum on here for support?

    No there is no forum for support but if you use the search function you will find plenty of other similar threads with feedback you may find helpful. As long as you find honest feedback about why any sort of cleanse is totally unnecessary, helpful that is.
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    There won't be any forum or groups for support for master cleanse because MFP doesn't allow promotion or support of unsafe methods. Master cleanse falls into that category.

    Plus, no one has ever been able to provide an answer to exactly what is being cleansed, that the body doesn't do on its own.

    Your body doesn't need a reset or a jump start. If you feel like you need one psychologically, stock up on fresh veggies and lean proteins and go with those (plus a few fruits). But even then, don't drop calories too drastically, that almost always backfires!
  • dinsfamily
    dinsfamily Posts: 84 Member
    Relle209 wrote: »
    Anybody ever did the Master Cleanse to job start their diet? Is there a forum on here for support?

    I also foolishly did this with a friend several years ago also. Lasted a full 3 days. By the end, I was starving, had no energy, grumpy and was ready to eat anything I could find. I'm feeling much better with my weighloss now going slow and steady with trying to eat a good amount of nutritious foods. I don't feel deprived and my body is energized. I honestly can't think of one positive that came out of it.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,996 Member
    Don't bother doing this. You'll lose nothing but a bunch of water weight initially. Basically anyone starting a calorie deficit can do the same the first week.

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  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    No.
  • 6502programmer
    6502programmer Posts: 515 Member
    So let's say you follow the directions.. Each serving of 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and .1 tsp of cayenne pepper contains: 114 calories, 30g carbs, 0g fat, 0g protein, 4mg sodium, and 25g of sugar. Three servings of this in a day will net you 342 calories, 90g of carbs, no fat, no protein, nearly no sodium and 75g of sugar.

    Reckless and irresponsible. That and you'll FEEL underfed, and will over do it on calories once you allow yourself to eat again.
  • kpk54
    kpk54 Posts: 4,474 Member
    I had a good cleanse in May 2015 for routine medical reasons....a colonoscopy. Made me "clean as a whistle". Can't wait to do it again in 3 years...not...but better than the alternative.
  • c_leeee
    c_leeee Posts: 144 Member
    you should contact @tincanonastring he has this Peep cleanse that is supposed to have out of this world results!
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    Heavens no. That sounds awful. You can't "jump start" weight loss.
  • 6502programmer
    6502programmer Posts: 515 Member
    c_leeee wrote: »
    you should contact @tincanonastring he has this Peep cleanse that is supposed to have out of this world results!

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    I gave my cat the Dr. Oz Peep Cleanse. He was 14 and at death's door. My vet said, "Sure, why not," when I asked if it was appropriate for my Mr. Raspberry Jam. He went on to live for 23 more years, so it's definitely good stuff.
  • daniwilford
    daniwilford Posts: 1,030 Member
    edited August 2015
    I love that bearded wonder-man, @tincanonastring, I came into this thread hoping to see more of his cleanse wisdom. I am disappointed :( he has not been here.
  • mattyc772014
    mattyc772014 Posts: 3,543 Member
    edited August 2015
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  • Pinnacle_IAO
    Pinnacle_IAO Posts: 608 Member
    Relle209 wrote: »
    Anybody ever did the Master Cleanse to job start their diet? Is there a forum on here for support?
    Forget this and just get started with MFP as recommended.
    You'll find lots of support for steady, safe and lasting results.

    Good Luck!

  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    I wouldn't recommend the Master Cleanse.

    However - I would recommend the caloric deficit to lose weight... it's pretty important y'know?
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1159755/looking-for-a-detox-cleanse/p1
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,641 Member
    mattyc772014 wrote: »
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    :)

    I agree 100%.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Nope. Eat at a calorie deficit - get some movement in. Stop looking for ridiculous nonsense to make you magically thin.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,252 Member
    There was a great post in an unfortunately deleted thread made by a guy who tried it and on the night of day 2, woke up uncontrollably spraying poop all over himself, his bed, and his girlfriend.

    If that doesn't give you a heads-up, nothing will.
  • myheartsabattleground
    myheartsabattleground Posts: 2,040 Member
    No.
  • ki4eld
    ki4eld Posts: 1,213 Member
    Master cleanse... unless this is someone coming to do a superduper great job of cleaning your bedroom, just don't do it.

    Although if that's what you're gonna do, then that's ok. Master cleanse for dieting? No.
  • atypicalsmith
    atypicalsmith Posts: 2,742 Member
    Why not just take a bunch of laxatives and diuretics? Wouldn't this cleanse you? AND NO I AM NOT SERIOUS!!!! Count your calories and exercise - works every time.
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    There was a great post in an unfortunately deleted thread made by a guy who tried it and on the night of day 2, woke up uncontrollably spraying poop all over himself, his bed, and his girlfriend.

    If that doesn't give you a heads-up, nothing will.

    That's the funniest thing I've ever heard!
  • fitkeke5
    fitkeke5 Posts: 4 Member
    Relle209 wrote: »
    Anybody ever did the Master Cleanse to job start their diet? Is there a forum on here for support?
    I actually just got done doing the master cleanse... 14 days! It was incredible! I'm 6 days post have gained only 1 of the 12 lbs I lost. I thought I would gain more water weight back but I have been eating an 80/10/10 diets which has been helping me tremendously.
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    kkenseth wrote: »
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    There was a great post in an unfortunately deleted thread made by a guy who tried it and on the night of day 2, woke up uncontrollably spraying poop all over himself, his bed, and his girlfriend.

    If that doesn't give you a heads-up, nothing will.

    That's the funniest thing I've ever heard!


    TIL: kkenseth was not the girlfriend in this story.
  • 6502programmer
    6502programmer Posts: 515 Member
    In case anyone stumbles across this thread and thinks it's a good idea, just don't. Even setting aside uncontrollable poop spraying, eating 342 calories, 90g of carbs, no fat, no protein, nearly no sodium and 75g of sugar each and every day is not how you fuel a body you care about. If you're looking to lose lean body mass, it's a fantastic plan. Not many people are looking to debulk though.
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    TR0berts wrote: »
    kkenseth wrote: »
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    There was a great post in an unfortunately deleted thread made by a guy who tried it and on the night of day 2, woke up uncontrollably spraying poop all over himself, his bed, and his girlfriend.

    If that doesn't give you a heads-up, nothing will.

    That's the funniest thing I've ever heard!


    TIL: kkenseth was not the girlfriend in this story.

    Truth. I would not let my husband do a cleanse, ever.
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1159755/looking-for-a-detox-cleanse/p1

    Most (if not all) cleanses are a load of bunk and can be potentially dangerous.
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