Legitimate Cleanse??
itsjustdawn
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Is there truly a legitimate cleanse out there? I have been bingeing a lot lately and I really want to try to remove all of the crap from my system (no pun intended) if this is truly possible. I don't know that I actually buy into commercial products? I've done a lot of damage to my body, and I really need to jump start the cleansing if I can. Thanks.
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You got kidneys and intestines? Then you don't need to worry about any "cleanses". It's all pseudo science and bullcrap invented to siphon money out of anyone who falls for it.0
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Unless you've been binge drinking on a daily basis, your liver does a pretty remarkable job of cleansing your body all on it's own. Just eat clean foods, nothing processed, and drink plenty of water. You'll see a real difference in the way your body feels just by eliminating processed foods for a week (unfortunately, this includes all bread and pasta products). Think protein (lean meats, if you eat meat), fruits, and veggies. Sounds boring, but it's worth it.
I feel like crap when I eat junk food, but a few days back on track and I feel great!0 -
Nope. Your body cleanses itself just fine. Cleansing products are pointless at best, dangerous at worst.0
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drink more water, maybe some green tea, eat lots of veggies0
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Unless you've been binge drinking on a daily basis, your liver does a pretty remarkable job of cleansing your body all on it's own. Just eat clean foods, nothing processed, and drink plenty of water. You'll see a real difference in the way your body feels just by eliminating processed foods for a week (unfortunately, this includes all bread and pasta products). Think protein (lean meats, if you eat meat), fruits, and veggies. Sounds boring, but it's worth it.
I feel like crap when I eat junk food, but a few days back on track and I feel great!
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Cleanses are stavation diets. You give yourself some light calories for your body to survive, but your body doesn't get the protein it needs, so it digests muscles and organs so the brain can go about its daily life. Working muscle burns the calories, cleanses make you lose the muscle. You get momentarily skinny, and you get soft. If you stick with the exercise, you will get better results.
I happily allow myself a binge day if I can string 3 good fitness days together. Its good for you emotionally. The seratonin released from the exercise becomes a drug you will start to crave more than the food. Just be smart and don't get hurt doing a workout too hard too early, or with bad form.0 -
If you really want to cleanse your body; just start eating healthily, drinking water, and exercising. You body can take care of the rest as it heals.0
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My "cleanse" days involve a lot of water and fruit. You really can eat a whole day of fruit! Warning, you WILL go to the bathroom, a lot! But the next day I feel wonderful and light!0
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Not needed.
If you really want to do something, try fasting for 24 hours or something. Just make sure you make up your macronutrient needs in the days following the fast.0 -
when you poop, it's legit0
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when you poop, it's legit
I need proof0 -
Nope, your title is an oxymoron.0
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If I ever form a band, I will name it Legitimate Cleanse.0
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when you poop, it's legit
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I'd call it the liver and kidney cleanse....that's as legit as it gets. Eat well, let your body do the work (assuming you have functioning organs).0
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Is there truly a legitimate cleanse out there? I have been bingeing a lot lately and I really want to try to remove all of the crap from my system (no pun intended) if this is truly possible. I don't know that I actually buy into commercial products? I've done a lot of damage to my body, and I really need to jump start the cleansing if I can. Thanks.
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, water.0 -
Drink loads of water and eat clean0
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when you poop, it's legit
I need proof
it's right under your feet,
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Try some cranberry juice or water with some fresh lemon. Our liver is more than capable of cleansing the body so long as you treat it right. Try more water, especially with lemon. It's very refreshing
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If you have an issue, you can try a colonic.... I've went before and they are very beneficial.0
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Is there truly a legitimate cleanse out there? I have been bingeing a lot lately and I really want to try to remove all of the crap from my system (no pun intended) if this is truly possible. I don't know that I actually buy into commercial products? I've done a lot of damage to my body, and I really need to jump start the cleansing if I can. Thanks.
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, water.
^^^^this
Just eat well, get lots of fibre and your body will look after the rest.
The snake oil sales people that sell these so-called "cleanse" and "detox" products would have you believe that your body accumulates all these toxins that it can't handle. While this may be true of some very specific situations (poisoning, heavy metal contamination) these require medical attention not some OTC product.If you have an issue, you can try a colonic.... I've went before and they are very beneficial.
How so? Specifically, what did it do that a healthy diet couldn't?0 -
Dial soap works pretty well. Cleanses my smelly places pretty nicely, and leaves a fresh scent. I also like Dove body wash with Nutrium moisture, or whatever it's called. Good stuff.
Oh, you mean you want to like cleanse your intestines or something? Unless you have a blockage, there's no need for that. And if you do have a blockage, you need to see a doctor.0 -
There is. And it's free. Switch to healthy food, and drink a bunch of water. And by that, I mean a normal amount of water (8-ish 8-ounce glasses a day). In about a week, all the bad stuff will be out of your system as much as it ever will be. If you eat some high-fiber foods, it might speed up the process a bit, but no sense going overboard - just eat a healthy diet from now on.0
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You don't need to cleanse your body out; your liver and kidneys do a good job of it itself. You can't cleanse your body of junk you ate a few days ago.0
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Eating well from this day on is the best "cleanse" you can do for your body for life.0
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You guys answered my question then! Very much appreciated. I found some suggestions to start applying immediately. I hope I didn't mislead anyone into thinking I was wanting a cleanse for weight loss, because I do not. Kinda wanted to open up my insides and throw some soap and a scrub brush in there ;-)0
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Try some cranberry juice or water with some fresh lemon. Our liver is more than capable of cleansing the body so long as you treat it right. Try more water, especially with lemon. It's very refreshing
Love me some lemon. Finally bought a juicer and started using fresh lemon juice in water :-)0 -
You guys answered my question then! Very much appreciated. I found some suggestions to start applying immediately. I hope I didn't mislead anyone into thinking I was wanting a cleanse for weight loss, because I do not. Kinda wanted to open up my insides and throw some soap and a scrub brush in there ;-)
Then eat more a wholesome, balanced diet. A 'cleanse' isn't going to do what you want, it's just going to make you lose water weight. If you want that you might as well try intermittent fasting, since it accounts for the nutrients you aren't taking in.0
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