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The Ultimate Cleanse?

i did this last year...for about 4 days. the first day was by far the worst...it wasnt just the food that i craved, it was the social aspect of eating that i missed most.

what frightened me was how used to not eating your body actually gets. i felt like i was harming my body but felt a lot of guilt if i quit. by day 4, i decided it wasnt worth it and weaned myself back on food.

i did have some funky poops after a day or two...but in the end, it was a low calorie diet that made you lose weight. maybe id try something again but im very healthy and exercise.

jpp10780 at 4:39PM on 06/02/08

From Serious Eats: New York

A Luzzo's Pizza Exploration

havent been to luzzo's but please, una pizza? that place has by far the biggest scam going in nyc these days.

i kinda dug demarcos actually. i guess ill have to get my pizza fix in brooklyn.

jpp10780 at 12:34PM on 10/10/07

From Required Eating

Win Two Passes to the Big Apple Barbecue Party

for pure texas pig awesomeness, my favorite bbq joint is vera's backyard bbq near brownsville.

http://www.internetcyberplace.com/RESTAUR/TEXAS/BROWNV/VERA//index.htm

jpp10780 at 12:07PM on 06/05/07

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From Talk

The Ultimate Cleanse?

I tried the master cleanse about 3 years back, but only for 4 days (due to some life circumstances) Those 4 days were actually quite helpful, and kickstarted my weightloss and physical activity.
I was fairly sedentary (though I walked to and from work every day, about 1 mile each way) and had some poor eating habits.
After the cleanse, I had more energy, and began going to the gym, and eventually went from (6'2") 230 pounds, to 198... I've slacked off on the gym slightly since then, but maintained most of the eating habits, and currently I'm 210... It's probably not for everyone, but I did find that it helped, even for such a short duration. The energy increase was the biggest benefit I found.

radioactivecat at 10:52AM on 06/09/08

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The Ultimate Cleanse?

I tried the Master Cleanse back in the fall, not really to lose weight, but to flush out all the bad stuff in my body. The "lemonade" wasn't actually that bad -- I had plenty of energy and was never hungry or grumpy. However, it did make me realize how much my life revolves around food because I was BORED CRAZY. No going out to dinner or drinks with friends, no cooking at home, no lazy brunch on the weekends -- not even my favorite cup of tea at night. I broke down 5 days into it, not out of hunger, but because I just missed eating so much. I really can't see a foodie getting into a cleanse like this. That, and the lemonade really hurts your teeth enamel. Oh and the benefits? There weren't really any. I wouldn't recommend it for much more than a test of personal will.

em at 2:12PM on 06/05/08

From Talk

The Ultimate Cleanse?

@chiff: AMEN! Having been zaftig my entire life, I have tried literally every diet on the market. The gods saved me by my getting pregnant with my daughter, I swear. Not only did I only gain 15 lbs. during pregnancy (understand, those of you who are inclined to disbelieve, I started at 185 lbs.), but I felt amazing (once the morning sickness dissipated). Reason being, I was eating fresh, organic-mostly, local and healthful meals...3 regular and two small per day. I contined said diet while nursing and just haven't stopped. Daughter is now three. I credit pregnancy for awakening my latent desire to nuture through good food. And, although I may never be thin--I like cheese and dislike vigorous exercise far too much for that--my weight is balanced, my skin is clear, my hair is shiny and I have the energy of a size six woman at a size sixteen.
Really, it works, folks...just cultivate a healthy and respectful relationship with what you put in your body and all will be well.

rosezilla at 8:57PM on 06/04/08

From Talk

The Ultimate Cleanse?

I've heard really positive things about it. Experts say not to do these cleanses too often, even though the Master Cleanse people say that you can do it as often as you want.
The lemonade is a great detoxifier, even if used without the fast.

Give it a try after you've done the research (which you're doing now).

CanadianFoodieGirl at 7:30PM on 06/04/08

From Talk

The Ultimate Cleanse?

@ original poster: Maybe it'd be better to just eat "clean foods". Lots of raw vegetables and fruits. Rice, clear soups, organic salmon (simply cooked).

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smile at 12:24AM on 06/04/08

From Talk

The Ultimate Cleanse?

i was reading about a book 21 pounds in 21 days. it's a juice cleanse/diet for 21 days. You juice fruits and veg and drink it. No chewing. There may be some protein powders involved.

It appealed to me because i'm about to have some extensive dental work done soon and will have to be on a liquid diet for a short while and this sounded like a good way to keep my nutrition up while not being able to chew.

If anyone has any ideas, let me know.
I've already got a list of stuff to have on hand and some recipes i have to pre-make as follows:

applesauce
yogurt
v8 (or juice my own)
Ice cream (Yay!)
Pea Soup (homemade)
Egg Drop Soup (homemade)
Potato & Leek soup (homemade)
Chicken stock
mashed potatoes
mashed carrots
I'd better get cookin, surgery is Friday.

nightmoon at 3:41PM on 06/03/08

From Talk

The Ultimate Cleanse?

I've had a few friends who have done the Master Cleanse, and every single one of them swears by it. A lot of them don't do it for the weight loss, but more for the fact that it makes them feel great afterwards. They feel "purified."

I'm no medical expert, but I have the sneaking suspicion that the reason they feel so great is because after literally starving yourself for 7-21 days, your body gets its first taste of sweet, sweet food, and it feels euphoric. Well, folks, that has nothing to do with "detoxing" your body. There have been studies that show that during periods of semi-starvation, your body becomes preoccupied with food -- a natural survival instinct.

But I'm not going to completely knock the idea of Master Cleanse. The act of fasting has been around for centuries, and it holds a lot of symbolism in the idea of the power of mind over body.

Just don't do it to lose weight. It won't work in the long run. For a healthy body, moderation and exercise are best. And if you want to "detox" your colon, eat LOTS of fibrous foods: whole grains, fruits with skins, leafy greens and lots of nuts and legumes. Your poo will thank you.

MiniMe at 1:58PM on 06/03/08

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The Ultimate Cleanse?

I concur with everything that NYC1313 said. I felt amazing starting with day 3 - very clear mentally and a lot of energy. And I lost about 15 lbs. But I did it more as a challenge to myself and not as a weight loss technique. Also, after coming off the diet, I *loved* food for about three weeks. I didn't over-eat at all, but every bite of food tasted like heaven.

dayafternext at 11:27AM on 06/03/08

From Talk

The Ultimate Cleanse?

Other than 3 hours of Atkins about five years ago

@blackolive - I lasted four days! And to corroborate the above statement about it not being fun for those around me - Bingo.

I'd love to say Atkins is the worst of the worst of fad diets. But there was another one - Fit For Life. OMG. How lame. This diet touted "food combining" as nirvana and tried to explain to people that consuming a lean turkey sandwich on whole grain bread with mustard, lettuce and tomato was bad for you - because you ate bread with your meat; oftentimes referred to as "flesh." Way to trick people into vegetarianism! Under cover of "food combining."

When you embark on a mission to lose weight, cutting down on fat and bad carbs, watching portion control and increasing water intake, you usually experience a "first week weight loss" that will register on the scale and in your mood. (It's a real shot in the arm when you want to see results.) Sure, a quick, all liquid jolt to jump start a diet plan makes sense in theory but as long as you lose weight by doing something you can't maintain or adopt as your "normal way of life," the results will quickly reverse themselves. This is the dictionary definition of a "fad diet," the magic bullet, a quick fix to a problem that can be remedied by replacing a lethargic lifestyle with moderate exercise and eating better food in sensible quantities.

I tried everything. Alli (does the term "anal leakage" mean anything to you?); Weight Watchers (points? When I want to do math, I'll balance my checkbook); Jenny Craig (OMG. This stuff is food "colored" but WTF is it??); Hydroxycut (jittery? WHO ME?) - short of the cabbage soup diet. When I made a conscious effort to watch portion control and upped my exercise, I started to like what I saw on the scale and in the mirror a lot better. This doesn't even take into account that I felt much better and performed lots of strength-based tasks whenever opportunities to do so presented themselves.

When you do things to honor your body, it's a whole new 'tude.

chiff0nade at 10:06AM on 06/03/08

From Talk

The Ultimate Cleanse?

Fasting isn't necessarily bad for our bodies, but it's got to be done the right way. I wouldn't start with two weeks the first time, for example. What about a "cleanse" of only clear liquids (broths, miso soup) and raw and lightly cooked vegetables for a few days? I bet that would eliminate that sluggish feeling. Make sure to add back grains very slowly over several days when you're done, because otherwise you can eliminate the energy benefit you got from the fast.

Everyone who posted that fasting isn't a good idea for weight loss was right on - unless you're doing it regularly, e.g. one day a week or a few days per month, one period of fasting is unlikely to cause anything but water weight loss.

On the other hand, many people have excellent results with fasts and cleanses, and certainly the one you're talking about has enough history that you can feel okay about trying it. And fasting is no fad, having been done for medicinal and spiritual reasons throughout human history.

There's a great chapter in Annemarie Colbin's 'Food And Healing' about fasting and cleansing - the book is a great resource in general, but that section is especially illuminating. Good luck!

producestories at 9:25AM on 06/03/08