Detoxing

skinsguy, i see nothing wrong with having a cheat meal once or twice a week, as long as it's not eat a whole pizza in one sitting or consume 30 chicken wings in one sitting.

Remember portion size with everything. I cook a decent amount and when I do I always consider making more than just to eat once meaning leftovers. In doing this portions tend to be smaller because the meal is stretched out between 2 or sometimes 3. This not only saves in spreading the calories across several meals from one dish, but also helps in the wallet. My thinking is cooking at night then bringing in leftovers to work, its a big win. I dont know about you, but my options at work are usually terrible health wise.

skinsguy, i see nothing wrong with having a cheat meal once or twice a week, as long as it's not eat a whole pizza in one sitting or consume 30 chicken wings in one sitting.

Remember portion size with everything. I cook a decent amount and when I do I always consider making more than just to eat once meaning leftovers. In doing this portions tend to be smaller because the meal is stretched out between 2 or sometimes 3. This not only saves in spreading the calories across several meals from one dish, but also helps in the wallet. My thinking is cooking at night then bringing in leftovers to work, its a big win. I dont know about you, but my options at work are usually terrible health wise.

Same here! I like your thoughts Chico! What we hope to do is to cook up a bunch of healthy meals for the week and take them for lunch. That way we're not eating out and it helps us to stay on track. This has been the first full week of this, so all we've been able to have time for is the veggie/fruit shakes. I have to say, they're not very good, lol! I tolerate them because I have to "eat" something, lol!

I did 9 days of The Master Cleanse (aka lemonade diet) about 5 or so years ago. I wasnt fat or anything, i just wanted to see if i could do after hearing Beyonce talk about it. I ultimately failed because my goal was 10 days and only went 9, but i would have missed a social event or something if i had gone the extra day.

I would very much recommend it to anyone and hope to do it again some day. The hardest parts, in order, were 1) chugging the salt water in the am; 2) the first 3 days, and; 3) the boredom because of so much unexpected free time (eating takes a lot of time each day).

Most recently ive given up fast food for Lent. Almost as hard as the Master Cleanse.

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Thanks RedskinRat! I'll have to get that book! I'm still going to continue doing the juicing for breakfast during the week after this detox thing. I seem to get more nutrients that way. I'll especially do it on days where I know I'm heading out for a big dinner in the evening.

Speaking of the detox, I had a little issue with it yesterday. My blood sugars seemed to drop yesterday afternoon. Apparently I didn't "eat" enough yesterday. I checked my weight this morning and I was actually up a half a pound, so that's weird! I think I'm pretty much at the point where the bulk of the detox program has done what it's supposed to have done. The last few days of it is mostly just getting you into the habit of eating healthier, which I can do. I did eat a grilled chicken sandwich for lunch today. I had to have something of substance. The bread was on a multi-grain bread. From here on out, I think as long as I eat healthy during the week and save my splurging to the weekends, I should be OK.

I lost 10 pounds in 3 days. I am completely detoxed!

If anyone would like the stomach virus I just fought the past few days i be happy to send it to you.

I lost 10 pounds in 3 days. I am completely detoxed!

If anyone would like the stomach virus I just fought the past few days i be happy to send it to you.

I had it a few weeks ago, though I think I had food poisioning. Sick as a dog for about 24 hrs, took another couple days to fully recover.

I had it a few weeks ago, though I think I had food poisioning. Sick as a dog for about 24 hrs, took another couple days to fully recover.

I am at work just dragging today.

I lost 10 pounds in 3 days. I am completely detoxed!

If anyone would like the stomach virus I just fought the past few days i be happy to send it to you.

Ha! Yeah, that's probably a detox I'd not like to take part in.

Speaking of, I'm off of mine now -a few days early. Was it worth it? Yeah, for the most part. I do feel better. I haven't needed any caffeine although I have some Chai Latte at home we had purchased prior to the detox that I plan on enjoying the next few mornings. I wound up just losing about 10 pounds - probably mostly water weight. I can usually lose the first initial 10 pounds pretty easily anyway by just cutting back on a few things and working out harder. I won't be doing this detox for awhile though. I DO plan on maintaining a healthier, cleaner diet - especially during the week.

I am at work just dragging today.

Yeah it sucks man. Try to pound as much water as you can. Half the battle is just getting hydrated again. I took probiotics for a few weeks too.