Diets & Weight Maintenance Support Group

Chat about how well your latest diet is -- or is not -- working. This group is a great place to find support and accountability as well as share success stories and valuable lessons with the community. From where to start to weekly weigh-ins, get help from others to reach your dieting and weight maintenance goals.

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mgcrimsonqt 03/09/2015

So i have read and researched about some different cleanses... I haven't "started" my lifestyle change yet because I don't want to let myself down again.. So my question to everyone here is.. How do you feel about cleanses?? Has anyone ever done the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse by JJ Smith? I have been told that that one is really great! Tips/Ideas anyone?!

ThePepperMan 03/10/2015

I am skeptical about cleanses. Here is an article from WebMd

http://www.webmd.com/diet/detox-diets-cleansing-body?page=1

They start out presenting the idea from the 'pro-cleanse' point of view, and then finish with a medical opinion.

deleted_user 03/10/2015

I would not want to shock my system. I believe in portion control and more movement and no food off the table. In other words, an adjustment in how we eat is needed, not a complete overhaul. Just my opinion......

mgcrimsonqt 03/10/2015

The nice thing about this cleanse is the fact that there is a modified version!! I will let everyone know how it goes!!! I will be starting it in a week or so:)

SadNLonly 07/17/2015

I just completed the 10 day Advocare cleanse. The good thing about this cleanse is that its about healthy eating. Not just juices. I was never hungry during those 10 days and never really even had a specific craving. the downside to it is, at least for me, a fiber drink every morning. That bloated me tremendously, but everything else was not bad at all.

adultstudent 07/19/2015

@ mgcrimsonqt I did the advocare cleanse also and did not have the bloat. I stopped advocare because the cost was so much for me. I am currently using Plexus which works off of a cleanse also and leveling out your sugar levels.

I think harsh cleanses are not good, but a nice easy cleanse that you use a probiotic to replace the good bacteria is o.k. Let me know how you do? I have heard good things about simple greens by It works. I have not tried that though.

I can also say that if you do not use portion control. lean protein, low fat contents, high fiber, you will not be happy with your results. I have not had good results when I do not watch what I eat. I too have been suffering with self image and unhappiness about my weight. I could use a good accountability partner. I have to lose weight. I have just been diagnosed with moderate asthma and it will help me tremendously to get some of this weight off my body.

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