How to detox/cleanse after vacation
nesa98
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Ok ... so I packed on like 4 lbs while on a weeks vacation .... the same 4 I just lost before going... what is a safe yet effective way to detox/cleanse out all the crap I ate while away?? Thanks
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no detox, that doesn't make sense. Just do the same things you did to lose the 4 lbs in the first place.26
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Just go back to normal dieting. If you want any help, increase fiber and water consumption. And if you want, cut out junk food for week to feel better; so eat lots of whole foods.11
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I was thinking even some kind of water or something - I have felt very bloated
and I suffer with ibs-c so having issues with that too 1 -
Unless you have heavy metal poisoning, are a recovering drug addict, or are experiencing renal failure, "detoxes" are completely useless. Your liver and kidneys are more than capable of detoxifying your system. Save your money and get back to your calorie goal.
ETA: If you're feeling bloated, you're likely retaining water because of a high sodium intake. Drinking more water will help you flush out the excess.19 -
Detoxes aren't really a thing (well I guess they are for drug users)....but anyway it's just a FAD. Your liver and kidneys are great at flushing out impurities. Just eat better and drink lots of water. You'll be back to your old weight in no time.5
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I was thinking even some kind of water or something - I have felt very bloated and I suffer with ibs-c so having issues with that too
Going back to normal eating and exercising should help get rid of the bloat. And if you have IBS, I would not go near any OTC detox, which are junk anyways. If anything, look into incorporating probiotics.7 -
start fresh and don't worry about detoxing - they are a joke - your body naturally detox's4
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Thank you guys ... I have increased back to my usual gallon of water a day - just hope it helps with the bloated feeling bc that kinda hurts after a while lol .... and I guess I don't necessarily mean detox - but maybe add to the water??1
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Thank you guys ... I have increased back to my usual gallon of water a day - just hope it helps with the bloated feeling bc that kinda hurts after a while lol .... and I guess I don't necessarily mean detox - but maybe add to the water??
You ate like crap and have IBS. I would kind of expect you to feel bloated. Keep doing the water.9 -
There's nothing to add to the water.
Depending on how you lost the 4 lbs, it may go away quickly or not at all. If you lost the 4 lbs through serious carb/sodium restriction, it was likely water weight so what you gained could have just taken you up to your normal equilibrium. But if you lost it through moderate calorie restriction, it should gradually fall off once you're back to your normal diet.3 -
There's nothing to add to the water.
Depending on how you lost the 4 lbs, it may go away quickly or not at all. If you lost the 4 lbs through serious carb/sodium restriction, it was likely water weight so what you gained could have just taken you up to your normal equilibrium. But if you lost it through moderate calorie restriction, it should gradually fall off once you're back to your normal diet.
Just through diet and exercise ... which I'm back to starting today .... plus more water intake ... I didn't get my full gallon a day on vacation but came close ....0 -
There's nothing to add to the water.
Depending on how you lost the 4 lbs, it may go away quickly or not at all. If you lost the 4 lbs through serious carb/sodium restriction, it was likely water weight so what you gained could have just taken you up to your normal equilibrium. But if you lost it through moderate calorie restriction, it should gradually fall off once you're back to your normal diet.
Just through diet and exercise ... which I'm back to starting today .... plus more water intake ... I didn't get my full gallon a day on vacation but came close ....
Does your GI have you on any probiotics?0 -
Did you fly? I came back 13lbs heavier from holiday last year. Dropped 11 of them within a week. I just closely resemble a balloon after a long flight!6
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There's nothing to add to the water.
Depending on how you lost the 4 lbs, it may go away quickly or not at all. If you lost the 4 lbs through serious carb/sodium restriction, it was likely water weight so what you gained could have just taken you up to your normal equilibrium. But if you lost it through moderate calorie restriction, it should gradually fall off once you're back to your normal diet.
Just through diet and exercise ... which I'm back to starting today .... plus more water intake ... I didn't get my full gallon a day on vacation but came close ....
Then it's just a matter of patience. When did you get back?1 -
MOAR waters!! Nice plain cold water. Amazing the difference that makes.1
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A gallon of water is kind of excesssive. There is such a thing as too much water.6
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VintageFeline wrote: »Did you fly? I came back 13lbs heavier from holiday last year. Dropped 11 of them within a week. I just closely resemble a balloon after a long flight!
No we drove ... but I almost wish we flew lol ... hope this week will show improvement ...0 -
There's nothing to add to the water.
Depending on how you lost the 4 lbs, it may go away quickly or not at all. If you lost the 4 lbs through serious carb/sodium restriction, it was likely water weight so what you gained could have just taken you up to your normal equilibrium. But if you lost it through moderate calorie restriction, it should gradually fall off once you're back to your normal diet.
Just through diet and exercise ... which I'm back to starting today .... plus more water intake ... I didn't get my full gallon a day on vacation but came close ....
Does your GI have you on any probiotics?
I'm on benefiber twice a day ... other than that nope... we haven't found much that works well with me but I'm always open to opinions that worked for others ... my lovely dr doesn't seem to care 0 -
There's nothing to add to the water.
Depending on how you lost the 4 lbs, it may go away quickly or not at all. If you lost the 4 lbs through serious carb/sodium restriction, it was likely water weight so what you gained could have just taken you up to your normal equilibrium. But if you lost it through moderate calorie restriction, it should gradually fall off once you're back to your normal diet.
Just through diet and exercise ... which I'm back to starting today .... plus more water intake ... I didn't get my full gallon a day on vacation but came close ....
Does your GI have you on any probiotics?
I'm on benefiber twice a day ... other than that nope... we haven't found much that works well with me but I'm always open to opinions that worked for others ... my lovely dr doesn't seem to care
Then get a new Dr.2 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »There's nothing to add to the water.
Depending on how you lost the 4 lbs, it may go away quickly or not at all. If you lost the 4 lbs through serious carb/sodium restriction, it was likely water weight so what you gained could have just taken you up to your normal equilibrium. But if you lost it through moderate calorie restriction, it should gradually fall off once you're back to your normal diet.
Just through diet and exercise ... which I'm back to starting today .... plus more water intake ... I didn't get my full gallon a day on vacation but came close ....
Does your GI have you on any probiotics?
I'm on benefiber twice a day ... other than that nope... we haven't found much that works well with me but I'm always open to opinions that worked for others ... my lovely dr doesn't seem to care
Then get a new Dr.
I've been looking - I've had like 6 different gi drs... none listen to what you tell them - they are like robots - only able to function one way and it has nothing to do with any symptom you tell them - just what they are programmed to say and prescribe... it sucks1 -
You took nutrition but are asking about detoxes?10 -
I don't remember the whole class thank you - it was 14 years ago ...0
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There's nothing to add to the water.
Depending on how you lost the 4 lbs, it may go away quickly or not at all. If you lost the 4 lbs through serious carb/sodium restriction, it was likely water weight so what you gained could have just taken you up to your normal equilibrium. But if you lost it through moderate calorie restriction, it should gradually fall off once you're back to your normal diet.
Just through diet and exercise ... which I'm back to starting today .... plus more water intake ... I didn't get my full gallon a day on vacation but came close ....
A gallon? Just drink enough water so that your urine is straw coloured. Anything darker means dehydration, anything lighter means overhydration.
Also how much fat are you consuming daily?3 -
Just water weight. Stay hydrated and this will pass in about 5 days.
No detoxes needed unless you want to contribute to your financial deficit.4 -
I don't truly "detox" but eat lower carb/sugar for a few days following a vacation...not just for the weight (which comes off) but also to reset cravings. Not worried about my kidneys--more what my taste buds are accustomed to. (I eat fairly lower carb anyway, but kick it up for a few days after vacay).2
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definitely stay hydrated but there is no such thing as a detox to get rid of what you ate, you ate what you ate, that's all there is to it.3
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carry on logging, the weight will soon come off. its only 4 pounds
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singingflutelady wrote: »
I wasn't being serious.
People always ask how they can detox when in reality whatever they use to end up detoxing just makes them go to the bathroom.
some people actually do this foolishness so i wouldnt even joke about it8
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