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Detox....advice please

Mom2Dogs — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 01:42:26 GMT

I'd like to do a 3-day detox...I'd appreciate any first hand accounts, pro and con, thanks.

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hckynut — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 02:06:18 GMT

Detox is a hoax. Your colon is self cleaning and even moreso if you run the right fuels through it. Save your money and just drink lots of fluids for a couple days and it will accomplish the same thing, which is to help your self-cleaner clean itself.

Now if you are really serious and have not had a Colonsocopy and are past your doctors suggested age? I can assure you that if you drink a gallon of Go or NuLytely, you will be as clean as you will ever get.

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Mom2Dogs — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 02:24:37 GMT

I was thinking more of detox with the idea of ridding myself of the sugar cravings that I have and to jump start weightloss. I am not looking for a colon cleanse or they all one in the same......

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sidsmom — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 02:47:16 GMT

Here's a link to a PDF...for a 7-day detox with The Raw Divas. It consists mainly of green smoothies & fruit/vegetables. The PDF is very colorful & inspiring to read...and it's free. Adjust to only 3 days.

http://www.terawarner.com/7daydetox/7daydivadetox.pdf

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hckynut — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 06:34:39 GMT

On 3/29/2014 momtodogs said:
I was thinking more of detox with the idea of ridding myself of the sugar cravings that I have and to jump start weightloss. I am not looking for a colon cleanse or they all one in the same......

If it is weight jump start you are looking for a liquid only regimen will certainly give you lower scale numbers. Lower numbers mean little if it is not fat loss, but if you are one that has to see numbers? When I was doing competitive age group running of 2 mile/5k/10k races I would do a liquid only once every week.

This had nothing to do with weigh loss and everything to do with me feeling better. It just felt good to let my internals rest for 1 day each week and while it did make me feel better, I never looked at scale numbers. My concern with weight is the percentage of muscle to fat ratio, not numbers only on some arbitrary scale.

No, they are not the same. Some think their body is "full of toxins" because they have read and/or heard about it from some scam artists. As I said in my other post "the colon is a self cleaning organ" and it takes care of all the toxins as long as it is not diseased.

Nothing wrong with water and natural fruit juices for a few days or longer if that will help you feel better while at the same time lowering the scale numbers if they are important to you.

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Danielle46 — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 08:32:51 GMT

Go on Dr. Oz website. He has a few detox plans on there.

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sidsmom — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 17:15:07 GMT

Think of a detoxification as elimination & perspiration. Elimination in form of lots & lots of water (1) & lots & lots of greens (2). Eat simple, alkaline, whole foods to decrease your body's energy to process. Perspiration is sweating...both from external & internal sources. Steam room for a short time or exercising to a sweat. I agree w/ the previous poster about your body "full of toxins"...if you eliminate the toxins, there won't be anything to "detox". Maintain a healthy calorie limit & try 3 days...then stretch it to 7 days...then maybe 21 or 30....strive to make this a lifestyle you live with! Report back, okay?

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Happy Elizabeth — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 17:18:32 GMT

Amber Shea Crawley has an ebook called "The Real Food Cleanse." It's very do-able and healthy. You can Google it, she might have most of the details for free.

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Snowpuppy — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 17:28:56 GMT

On 3/29/2014 momtodogs said:
I was thinking more of detox with the idea of ridding myself of the sugar cravings that I have and to jump start weightloss. I am not looking for a colon cleanse or they all one in the same......

If you want to rid yourself of sugar cravings, try Chromium. It's a mineral supplement that you can buy at GNC in a veggie cap for under $10. The recommended daily dose is 200mcg. Take it twice a day. You should notice reduced cravings in 5 - 7 days.

It was a real blessing when I began low carb.

I've done a few detox's. You can detox colon, blood or urine. A true detox can bring up some real health issues as your body releases crud. If you are seriously ill, get the assistance of someone qualified. Try a naturopath or herbalist for guidance.

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MarenSeattle — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 19:45:23 GMT

On 3/29/2014 sidsmom said:
Here's a link to a PDF...for a 7-day detox with The Raw Divas. It consists mainly of green smoothies & fruit/vegetables. The PDF is very colorful & inspiring to read...and it's free. Adjust to only 3 days.

http://www.terawarner.com/7daydetox/7daydivadetox.pdf

Thanks for this! I just got a Blendtec and am looking for smoothie recipes (at the very least)

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Mom2Dogs — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 21:36:01 GMT

Thanks everyone for your advice...I love these boards.....

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PrettyinPink37 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:12:35 GMT

momtodogs, we're thinking alike. I'm wanting to do a detox as well. I started last July, cutting out sugar, except in a protein shake, or diet green tea. I lost 20lbs, just eating right, drinking lots of water, and proteins. I had so much energy, I got up every single morning, and exercised for a hour. I was active throughout the day, I ate every 3 hours, and the weight just came off. I was in love with exercise, and loving the new me. Then around October of last year, I decided to do Halloween Treat bags for the kids. After I had given put the bags, there were bags left over, laying around the house. I begin tasting sweets again, and gained back 10 of the 20lbs I lost, I havnt gotten back on track since then. So I made it up in my mind, starting April 1st, I'm going back to what I know worked for me, and slack off sugar. Sugar ages you, slows down your metabolism, and you feel sluggish. I know, that any addiction can be broken If you can make it to that 21 day mark. (sugar is my weakness, I surprised my body haven't shut down. Since last year, I'm eating about 6 butterfingers a day, a box of oatmeal pies, 4 packs of Maple Nut Goodies. I've been doing this now, non-stop for 6 months) no more! I'm starting back to living like I want to live a long life. WE got this!!!!

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brii — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:17:52 GMT

Every morning I drink a tea made of hot water, fresh lemon juice, cayenne pepper and organic maple syrup. It's a great cleanse. When I really need to detox after the holidays or "bad eating", I make a pot of homemade vegetable soup. That will be my dinner for a few days. For lunch, I would have a salad or oatmeal. No sugar or carbs...

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AnnMarie-1 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 01:47:44 GMT

On 3/30/2014 PrettyinPink37 said:
momtodogs, we're thinking alike. I'm wanting to do a detox as well. I started last July, cutting out sugar, except in a protein shake, or diet green tea. I lost 20lbs, just eating right, drinking lots of water, and proteins. I had so much energy, I got up every single morning, and exercised for a hour. I was active throughout the day, I ate every 3 hours, and the weight just came off. I was in love with exercise, and loving the new me. Then around October of last year, I decided to do Halloween Treat bags for the kids. After I had given put the bags, there were bags left over, laying around the house. I begin tasting sweets again, and gained back 10 of the 20lbs I lost, I havnt gotten back on track since then. So I made it up in my mind, starting April 1st, I'm going back to what I know worked for me, and slack off sugar. Sugar ages you, slows down your metabolism, and you feel sluggish. I know, that any addiction can be broken If you can make it to that 21 day mark. (sugar is my weakness, I surprised my body haven't shut down. Since last year, I'm eating about 6 butterfingers a day, a box of oatmeal pies, 4 packs of Maple Nut Goodies. I've been doing this now, non-stop for 6 months) no more! I'm starting back to living like I want to live a long life. WE got this!!!!

I too lost my way, I was hiking & active & 10 pounds thinner...

then my knee started hurting & had perimenopause issues...

then I over bought Halloween candy, then the holidays, then the winter from HELLo that won't end...just had another 8 inches of snow, ugh

I do like food, but not burning the calories like I was

I am only 5'1 & this extra weight shows on me

Me too, April 1st BACK ON TRACK

I want to look good in my clothes again & feel good about myself, back to exercise inside for awhile & healthier eating...I do not believe in excluding things you enjoy, just not as often & have to have some sort of exercise

P.S. I enjoyed your post, made me laugh, not at you, but I can SO relate, what didn't I eat, love those mini peanut butter snickers & butter fingers...oh & the apple blossoms you put in the oven & they taste like apple pie, with ice cream of course...chips & dip, I love salt more than sugar, that is just a sampling LOL

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Mom2Dogs — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 03:08:40 GMT

Prettyinpink37, your post made me laugh....not at you of course but it was just amusing. I love jelly beans, I buy one package a year...right now they are in the freezer so I can't get at them! I need to lose about 10 pounds and this winter has been so miserable that I all did was lay around, ugh....today was beautiful so I worked in the yard, it felt great to be outside!! The dog even got to go on a walk.

The nicer weather will be a great motivator for me, I try to take a 2 mile walk 4-5 times a week, so that should help me with the weight loss. From one of the other posts I read the recommended food choices, I am not so sure that I can do a 'detox'....I'd like to think I could but just not sure I could hold out that long....

AnnMarie-1...I want to know what those apple blossoms are that you put in the oven......

In all seriousness I do want to work on cutting sugar, so I will go to the grocery tomorrow and purchase some of the recommended items and work on drinking more water, I only drink about 1 glass a day.

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AnnMarie-1 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 03:52:01 GMT

momtodogs, we may need to lose weight but we still like our goodies (in moderation)

LOL

Life is too short to never enjoy

Google Chudleigh's apple blossoms, will lead you to their webpage, facebook, etc

they have different kinds (I only tried caramel, didn't taste actual caramel, but was delish apple pie & awesome crust)

STOP THE PRESSES

I bought mine at Sam's Club, 12 in a pack, their Facebook says they have single servings at Walmart now

P.S. I just saw cherry blossoms at Sam's Club the other day, was good & didn't buy

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PrettyinPink37 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 03:54:46 GMT

AnnMarie-1, momtodogs...yes ladies, we will get back on track. Its all about moderation. Baby steps and we will get there. momtodogs, I went today and purchased some fruits and veggies. I bought a fitbit, will start using it first thing tomorrow morning. We need to encourage one another along the way!

Here is some of my motivations:

July 4-6.....me and a couple of cousins are going on a mini vacation in New Orleans

July 12....I'm the maid of honor in my cousins wedding

July 19.... Class Reunion (I want to look good)

Plus.....I have so many summer dresses I can't wait to get in to.

My goal is to lose 20lbs

I'm determined to do it!!!!!!

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ellaphant — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 04:09:13 GMT

'Detoxing' is not needed- as above poster said- the colon cleans itself.

Doing it to 'jump start' a 'diet' is silly. 'Diets' don't work. Stop eating sugar, drink a lot of water. eat healthy foods and WALK! It works!

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AnnMarie-1 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 04:16:44 GMT

PrettyinPink, you can do it!!!

You do have a lot coming up this summer, I can see your motivation

I just feel so much better about myself when I am smaller & others notice too

I am 125 (ish) lbs now & am shooting for 10 lb loss, hard for me to get lower than 115, I have tried before, but I would have to starve myself, so for now my goal is 10 lbs

I want it off my end of April if I can, end of May for sure

WE CAN DO IT!!!!!

Maybe tomorrow I will go down in the basement & get on the treadmill....I hate our basement but I will be brave LOL...we have had bats & mice in there! yuck!

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PrettyinPink37 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 04:47:34 GMT

AnnMarie_1 .....Yep We got this!!!!! Eating cleaner makes you feel so much better!!!