Is the master cleanse really good for you?

daniellecherry2014
daniellecherry2014 Posts: 5 Member
in Food and Nutrition
i am on day 3 of the master cleanse or the lemonade diet and feeling sluggish and not so good. I am craving food all the time, more than I did before. I lost 4 pounds already but know that's just water. So I'm wondering if it was good for me like said since I am not getting my nutrition and will I gain weight back if I go back to eating healthy.

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  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    I would skip this "cleanse" completely. It's unneeded and potentially dangerous. Your liver and kidneys work as the filtration system for your body.

    If you are looking to lose weight I suggest the following:
    Enter your stats into MFP
    Select the rate you want to lose weight
    Eat notoriously dense foods to help you reach your calorie goals and macro goals
    Use a food scale to ensure you are eating the correct portion
    Profit :)
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  • whmscll
    whmscll Posts: 2,254 Member
    No. Not good for you.
  • jhmomofmany
    jhmomofmany Posts: 571 Member
    No! No, no, no! Regardless of what your goal is, regardless of what you've read or been told, cleanses, detoxes, and fasts like this are disordered and unhealthy. You feel sick because that is a normal physical response to not eating. You will binge (eventually) when you come off it, because that is a normal physiological response after a period of starvation.

    I hope you will consider pursuing your goals- whatever they may be- in a more balanced, sensible, and sustainable way.

    Blessings!
  • rockmama72
    rockmama72 Posts: 815 Member
    How could it be good for you? I consider a balanced diet with lots of nutrients to be "good for you" and the master cleanse is neither balanced nor does it have many nutrients. Plus, isn't it pretty gross?
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    edited August 2015
    Read this please:)

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/821828/detoxes-and-cleanses

  • br3adman
    br3adman Posts: 284 Member
    Just drink mineral oil at bedtime every few months. Diet and exercise is key.
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    CharonCharon wrote: »
    You could achieve the same thing by eating super clean foods.
    Such as organic kale medley, cabbage soup you make at home, etc.
    Stay away from anything processed.
    No artificial sweeteners, flavors, preservatives, additives, etc
    Don't put toxins into your body and you don't have to detox.

    NO.

    What toxins??

    What is considered "clean" food??

    Most foods are processed one way or another. Including veggies, fruit and meat, etc.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    CharonCharon wrote: »
    You could achieve the same thing by eating super clean foods.
    Such as organic kale medley, cabbage soup you make at home, etc.
    Stay away from anything processed.
    No artificial sweeteners, flavors, preservatives, additives, etc
    Don't put toxins into your body and you don't have to detox.

    Like your avatar but your message is........... :/

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/822501/halp-my-sandwich-isn-t-clean
  • foursirius
    foursirius Posts: 321 Member
    I have some magic beans I'd like to sell you.
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  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    I don't know what it is, but from what you've said, No, it doesn't sound good for you.

    A diet with a wide variety of fruits and veggies, low or no-fat dairy, whole grains and lean, white meats is good for you.

    You shouldn't exclude vitamins and minerals if you want to be healthy!!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    no
  • daniellecherry2014
    daniellecherry2014 Posts: 5 Member
    Thanks for the replies and the advice! I will no longer be doing this detox.
  • PixelPuff
    PixelPuff Posts: 902 Member
    As a note, don't do ANY detoxes. Jesus, it even tells you to take laxatives before bed... x-x Omg.
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    Stop this detox asap.
    All detoxes and cleanses are just ridiculous. Your body detoxes itself . you don't need to go to extremes like this. Of coarse you feel bad , because this was a very bad choice.

    If you want to lose weight , eat at a deficit. You can enjoy all the foods you love, but use portion control and moderation.

    I lost all my weight while having cake every night , I didn't give up anything except the large portion sizes.

    Use a food scale to properly weigh your portions out to be sure your actually eating at a deficit.

    Don't listen to the people who claim you need to give up certain foods ( unless you have a medical reason ) full fat milk won't kill you , these people just like to spread misinformation . eat what you like , but in proper portions and you'll be fine ! No need for cleanses or detoxes, no need to give anything up.
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    CharonCharon wrote: »
    You could achieve the same thing by eating super clean foods.
    Such as organic kale medley, cabbage soup you make at home, etc.
    Stay away from anything processed.
    No artificial sweeteners, flavors, preservatives, additives, etc
    Don't put toxins into your body and you don't have to detox.

    No. Just no. This is not good info
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