Juice cleanse

Yes. I love them. You probably will gain some, if not most, of the weight back at first when you start eating solids again, but for me it helps kickstart my efforts and is probably more of a psychological benefit than physical. However, since eating well requires psychological perseverance, I think it's beneficial and the last time I did one I ended up losing quite a bit of weight when all was said and done.

I recommend doing a cleanse from a place that is known for them because you don't have to think about it. It is pricey.

Do you want a juice cleanse specifically? As in, liquids only? I found this one which has 3 levels of juice cleanses: http://blueprintcleanse.com

Careful about extremes in terms of cleanses, especially if you are working out at the level that you have been. You are already eating clean so just consider what it is that you are wanting to gain from the cleanse.

Another option is the one that I did, which involves cutting carbs and dairy and implementing a fiber drink and tablets as well as a probiotic. I personally think this is the way to go, as it utilizes "good bacteria" and fiber to cleanse your system, which is less extreme than a juice cleanse.

Here's the link to that one: https://www.advocare.com/111016120/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=W3171&id=search&flavor=C

I began this skeptically (my sister has done the Master Cleanse and lost 10 lbs temporarily while practically starving her body for 10 days) -- but after a lot of research and taste testing I tried the 5day cleanse at Organic Avenue. They have boutique stores in NYC but I think they'll ship practically anywhere. I chose the Love* Fast plan because it incorporated both juices and a small salad in the evening. After two days I wasn't starving, but I was dying to chew!!

My goal was to not only flush my system of toxins but to reset my diet because after having lost 40 lbs on WW more than six years ago and keeping it off for five, I'd gained nearly 20 back post-wedding a year ago and somehow lost the discipline to lose it again.

* It flushed my system for sure -- don't do this for the first time without making sure you have the ability to relieve yourself pretty frequently.

* I had more energy than ever (although I couldn't run like I can when not cleansing -- and in truth they recommend only walking/yoga throughout); my skin was brighter; I had more clarity; and best of all I SLEPT, really slept -- soundly and easily.

* I regained my discipline -- my cleanse ended on 4/29 and my bad habits have not returned. The price tag has a lot to do with this, as does the lower number on my scale.

* I lost 9 lbs in 5 days -- and although once I began eating again I did regain 1.5 lbs, I've shed that again by merely eating healthily. I consider my diet "clean eating" although I can't say I follow any formal diet.

If you're in/near NYC I'd highly recommend OA, good luck with your decision!!

I don't have an issue with people fasting or cleansing. I think it can help some people psychologically. However, don't expect any drastic changes in your body. You aren't going to suddenly have a faster metabolism or be free of cravings.

When requesting information, have you made up your mind and decided you want to do this or are you also interested in research pointing out negative aspects of such cleanses?

I think his mind is made up already. He "respects the opinion" of others, but you know, in the end, I suppose its his body, and if he wants to do the damage, there's not much anyone else is going to do to be able to convince him not to.

I hate the fact that Americans are so set on finding an "easy way out" of achieving things that normal folks are able to just do. I mean, you wanna up your fruit and veggie consumption? You guys won't believe this, but I have a SOOPER SEEKRET way of doing this. Shhhh, don't tell everyone, but you can eat fruits and veggies at every meal and you'll up your fruit and veggie consumption without the negatives that go with crazy *kitten* diets like cleanses. :smokin:

I've followed two different juicing programs.

The first one was following http://www.fatsickandnearlydead.com/ watch the film free on netflix it really changed my opinion of juicing.

The other one which I'm doing now is http://www.juicemaster.com/us/ I find the recipes less complicated and easier to prep.

Before juicing I was obsessed with counting calories and was eating mostly pre-made diet food, Lean Cuisines and fiber bars and the like. Which led me to avoid a lot of natural foods like fruit, nuts and avocados because of calories.

With juicing I was feeding my body real food and wasn't hungry (you'll have cravings).

I really feel that juicing is a much better way for your body to loose weight, I've also kept the majority of the weight I lost off because it really reprogrammed my cravings.

Your body naturally cleanses itself!

I appreciate your opinion, I think Joe Cross and I feel different than you, but I respect your opinion. So perhaps you can look at it less as a "cleanse" and more of me wanting to drastically increase my fruit and vegetable consumption.

You asked for opinions! I came in the thread looking to see different opinions on the issue. It's starting to sound like you're actually promoting this instead of asking about it.

I use the internal organ, all-natural cleanse. Figure since it has been working since the dawn of civilization, might as well trust the pattern will continue.

I use the internal organ, all-natural cleanse. Figure since it has been working since the dawn of civilization, might as well trust the pattern will continue.

Less than three this. HARD.