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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,704 Member
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    I just finished my first attempt at the Master Cleanse which isn't as rediculous as a water cleanse, though very close to it. I won't explain it all, look it up. I only made it three days, but this is what I will say about it. It is extremely beneficial for cleansing toxins out of your body, and I could tell it was working in that respect, but the weight I lost came right back as soon as I caved to eating again. As far as losing weight, it is NOT the answer however as far as cleansing your system, it has many benefits and I am excited to try it again this summer when I can cleanse for a longer period of time. One of the signs the cleanse is working is a white, fuzzy tongue. I did develop this on my last day, and you are supposed to go really until your tongue turns pink again. This could be much longer than the original 10 days. Some people take up to four weeks to get their tongue pink again! No it's not a good option for weightloss, but it can be beneficial for other purposes. I say don't knock the Master Cleanse until you try it!
    Cleanses are scams. There is NO SCIENTIFIC evidence that shows that doing them "detoxifies" you any better than just eating better and making sure you're getting sufficient water in your system.

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  • ebony__
    ebony__ Posts: 519 Member
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    If your looking to a less disputed way to start to cleanse and detoxify your body, look into seeing a lymphatic drainage specialist. It can also aid your weighloss journey.
  • AbsoluteNG
    AbsoluteNG Posts: 1,079 Member
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    Do it with protein shakes.
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
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    If your looking to a less disputed way to start to cleanse and detoxify your body, look into seeing a lymphatic drainage specialist. It can also aid your weighloss journey.


    lol @ less disputed
  • Need2bfit918
    Need2bfit918 Posts: 133 Member
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    I plan on doing a 24 hour fast tomorrow. I actually feel good affter i complete one, and seem to have less cravings than before the fast. But I don't use it necessarily for weight loss.
  • monicalynne68
    monicalynne68 Posts: 87 Member
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    I wouldnt say it's for everyone but I do know a selection of people who do it regularly, are all extremely healthy and swear by it!!

    How do you know they are healthy??? Because they look it??? I'll betcha their labwork would be all screwed up. Low sodium levels, low potassium levels, and various other things. Low potassium can cause irregular heart rythms, something looking at them isn't going to reveal. Other deficencies in electrolytes can cause any variety of health issues that may not show up till it's too later
  • Musikelektronik
    Musikelektronik Posts: 739 Member
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    And, please, I need the world to know that overuse of "Lol" is a pet peeve of mine. Unless you're actually Laughing Out Loud, instead of "chuckling in an awkward, embarrassed way," please refrain.

    You're my hero. :smile:
  • Need2bfit918
    Need2bfit918 Posts: 133 Member
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    People who fast regularly actually have lower rates of diabetes and heart disease according to several recent studies
  • Musikelektronik
    Musikelektronik Posts: 739 Member
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    Cleanses are scams. There is NO SCIENTIFIC evidence that shows that doing them "detoxifies" you any better than just eating better and making sure you're getting sufficient water in your system.

    Yep. If you want to find out how fasting and drinking only water affects the body, why don't you read about the 1981 Irish hunger strikes. Organ failure, blindness, and death are the most common side effects.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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    I just finished my first attempt at the Master Cleanse which isn't as rediculous as a water cleanse, though very close to it. I won't explain it all, look it up. I only made it three days, but this is what I will say about it. It is extremely beneficial for cleansing toxins out of your body, and I could tell it was working in that respect, but the weight I lost came right back as soon as I caved to eating again. As far as losing weight, it is NOT the answer however as far as cleansing your system, it has many benefits and I am excited to try it again this summer when I can cleanse for a longer period of time. One of the signs the cleanse is working is a white, fuzzy tongue. I did develop this on my last day, and you are supposed to go really until your tongue turns pink again. This could be much longer than the original 10 days. Some people take up to four weeks to get their tongue pink again! No it's not a good option for weightloss, but it can be beneficial for other purposes. I say don't knock the Master Cleanse until you try it!

    I am sorry, but these types of fasts really annoy me. About 5 years ago I suffered from a ruptured cerebral aneurysm which had me in intensive care for 17 days (no permanent damage luckily). Before it, I was very healthy, low body fat, no blood sugar or cholesterol issues. While I was in ICU I was concious but was given fluids through an IV. For most of this stay, I did not eat at all and when I did it was mainly clear fluids with small amounts of solid food in the later part of my stay. During my time in ICU I had tests coming out of the wazoo (sp?). They had to give me lipitor for cholesterol and insulin. I came out of hospital, after only 17 days, being so weak I could hardly walk (and just before I could leg press more than 3x my body weight). It took me many many months to get my metabolism regulated. That is what an extended fast does. Why would someone want to put them through that voluntarily I ask you. After that, I think I can knock this Master Cleanse.

    And...isn't a fuzzy tongue an indication of thrush? Nice!
  • SteffieMark
    SteffieMark Posts: 1,723 Member
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    I fast every single night, then I wake up and eat.:laugh:
  • Need2bfit918
    Need2bfit918 Posts: 133 Member
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    I don't really know what a master cleanse is or if it's exactly like a fast. But I know alot of people who fast regularly (primarily for religious reasons )and none of them have had problems and they seem to have normal metabolisms. Although I wouldn't advocate it as a weight loss method
  • erogers85
    erogers85 Posts: 32
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    I just finished my first attempt at the Master Cleanse which isn't as rediculous as a water cleanse, though very close to it. I won't explain it all, look it up. I only made it three days, but this is what I will say about it. It is extremely beneficial for cleansing toxins out of your body, and I could tell it was working in that respect, but the weight I lost came right back as soon as I caved to eating again. As far as losing weight, it is NOT the answer however as far as cleansing your system, it has many benefits and I am excited to try it again this summer when I can cleanse for a longer period of time. One of the signs the cleanse is working is a white, fuzzy tongue. I did develop this on my last day, and you are supposed to go really until your tongue turns pink again. This could be much longer than the original 10 days. Some people take up to four weeks to get their tongue pink again! No it's not a good option for weightloss, but it can be beneficial for other purposes. I say don't knock the Master Cleanse until you try it!


    And...isn't a fuzzy tongue an indication of thrush? Nice!

    I thought of oral thrush too! yuck! I had oral thrush with my second pregnancy and it was miserable- my doctor told me that it's a sign of a compromised immune system...so yeah, I'm not so sure that this cleanse sounds like the healthiest path
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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    I don't really know what a master cleanse is or if it's exactly like a fast. But I know alot of people who fast regularly (primarily for religious reasons )and none of them have had problems and they seem to have normal metabolisms. Although I wouldn't advocate it as a weight loss method

    Yes - but how long do they fast for? These posters are talking about people doing weeks of fasting.
  • Need2bfit918
    Need2bfit918 Posts: 133 Member
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    Usually a day at a time sometimes a few. I have gone up to four.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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    Usually a day at a time sometimes a few. I have gone up to four.

    I am not a 'fan' of fasting at all (can't you tell!!) but I do not think folks are saying a day or two is actually dangerous (although I do not think it is necessary or particularly good - just my opinion, it seems to work for you) - the issue is with the comments about folks being on it for weeks. There are many cases of people on hunger strikes (see prior poster re 1981 Irish Hunger Strike) where people died after 40 - 50 days of just drinking water.
  • Need2bfit918
    Need2bfit918 Posts: 133 Member
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    i don't believe that fasting long periods of time purely for weight loss is the thing to do, but there is plenty of research touting the health benefits of 24 hour fasts. so although i believe a healthy diet and exercise is the way to lose weight, fasting can be a healthy part of your lifestyle. People who use extreme weight loss measures will probably not learn and develop the habits needed to keep the weight off
  • ColleenRoss50
    ColleenRoss50 Posts: 199 Member
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    I am 61 years old and I have water and/or juice fasted periodically since I was 19. By periodically, I mean sometimes I might go five years or so between fasts. The longest I was on a water fast was 7 days and that was only twice.
  • Need2bfit918
    Need2bfit918 Posts: 133 Member
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    i actually find the boredom to be the worst part of a fast, not the hunger. Its amazing how much of a day has to do with eating, you take that out and there is a lot of extra time.

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