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I personally use a product called Shakeology to cleanse. There are a lot of products for cleansing, I would just make sure whatever is being used is all natural and you're not loading up with chemicals instead of cleaning out.

Look into a natural cleanse, if you're stuck at a number. When I get stuck and/or before I start any new fitness programs, I do a 3 day cleanse to kick start my metabolism and "clean slate" my body. This is just MY personal experience and it's worked for my clients that have tried it. =)

Your issue may be that you're strength training and lifting... Maybe try some high intensity cardio for weight loss, instead..? The combo of protein and strength training may be adding muscle weight instead of simply burning fat. The lifting would explain the bulking more so than the protein.