To Detox or Not to Detox?

ladyluck4210
ladyluck4210 Posts: 107 Member
edited September 30 in Food and Nutrition
I've been struggling losing much weight the last 3 weeks. A friend last night suggested that I try to do detox. I don't really know much about them so I figured some of you lovely MFP people have tried it. I've heard really great things about detoxing, but I want to make sure I am doing the right one. What would be your suggestion?

Thanks!
Becki

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  • Atlantique
    Atlantique Posts: 2,484 Member
    I've been struggling losing much weight the last 3 weeks. A friend last night suggested that I try to do detox. I don't really know much about them so I figured some of you lovely MFP people have tried it. I've heard really great things about detoxing, but I want to make sure I am doing the right one. What would be your suggestion?

    Thanks!
    Becki

    Save your money. Your body does an excellent job of detoxing itself if you eat well and stay hydrated. Not only are "detoxes" unnecessary, they may be unsafe as well.
  • carpar1
    carpar1 Posts: 211 Member
    Ditto.....save your money!
  • Mrs_TrimWaistFatWallet
    Mrs_TrimWaistFatWallet Posts: 486
    They're scams. If they help you lose weight, it's because you're eating fewer calories than you burn, you're increasing water intake so you're less bloated, or you don't eat solids so you don't have any food in your digestive system. Focus on what is normal, what your body needs (pro/carb/fat/minerals/vitamins/water), and you'll do fine.
  • savethecat
    savethecat Posts: 290 Member
    I actually had some decent success just doing a three day juice fast detox. I had plateaued for a few weeks before I started. I lost 4 pounds in 3 days and it keeps coming off normally from there. So it was a good thing for me. I wouldn't necessarily suggest doing any sort of expensive program though if that's what you're talking about.

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  • bsteffneyjr
    bsteffneyjr Posts: 40 Member
    Try alkaline water it detoxifies your body naturally and is much more hydrating and filled with minerals than bottled water.

    I have the kyk generation 2 but i hear tyent is great as well

    hope this helps
  • taldie01
    taldie01 Posts: 378
    Ill do the Wild Rose Detox about 2x a year, its really clean eating and you take a bunch of herbs to help clean your organs out. its only 35.00.
  • eveunderground
    eveunderground Posts: 236 Member
    Ditto.....save your money!

    I agree. If you want, do your own "detox" by just eating really really clean (whole unprocessed foods only, focus on lots of vegetables and other natural high fiber sources)...that should be enough.
  • caity8880
    caity8880 Posts: 4
    Look up the Spring Equinox cleanse on ehow.com It's a very gentle cleanse that still includes eating fruits and vegetables and is an excellent choice for a first cleanse. In my opinion doing a detox/cleanse is not only about ridding your body of toxins, but also about putting you in a better place mentally so that you can continue on with a clean eating plan and a good fitness plan as well. If you do have any health issues/concerns, make sure that you do talk to your doctor before you start any type of cleanse.
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