NWR: Food Detox Diet?

dawnies79 · March 2010

I posted this on The Nest but that board is pretty quiet so I haven't had any responses. Thought I would ask you...
A co-worker of mine is doing a 30 day Detox Diet. I'm intrigued, but also intimidated. Food has always been a big part of my life, but sadly I did not grow up with a family that ate very heathly. Although as an adult I have changed my eating habits somewhat, I've still never really taken into consideration the processed foods, chemicals, etc. Like a lot of people I'm becoming more aware of all the chemicals and toxins we take in every day.
If you have done a detox how did you get through it? What were your eating habits before you started the program? Was the detox a drastic change for you? Did you have a DH or significant other that did NOT do it with you? If so, how did you work around that? My DH and I always eat together so that could be a challenge for me because I know he wouldn't be willing to do it. I'd appreciate any help, advice, etc. TIA!

jennuinne · March 2010

I haven't. But, I've heard they are not healthy. If you drink water and eat healthy, your body will naturally detox. But, I know people who've done it. And, no, FI would never EVER do it.

dawnies79 · March 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_washington-seattle_nwr-food-detox-diet?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:104Discussion:2922fe4c-a3bb-45fb-86f7-7db65293b7dePost:b0e11e54-043b-4ff3-8850-1353bccf6409">Re: NWR: Food Detox Diet?</a>:
[QUOTE]I haven't. But, I've heard they are not healthy. If you drink water and eat healthy, your body will naturally detox. But, I know people who've done it. And, no, FI would never EVER do it.
Posted by jennuinne[/QUOTE]
My DH wouldn't ever either! <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> What have you heard? I'm not super familiar with them. I don't plan on taking the detox supplements they offer, not interested in that part. Mostly I'm looking into going the total organic route, no alcohol, coffee, low sugar, etc. and totally staying away from processed foods for 30 days. The sample meal plans I've seen seem like a very balanced diet but I don't want to do it if it's harmful.

dreamwinds · March 2010

I am doing the Isagenix 30-day cleansing program and it has its ups and downs. The only reason I decided to do it was I looked at the ingredients list of most of the stuff they require you to eat and realized I knew what most of them were. :P So it seemed less scary. Plus, any detox program that lets me eat chocolate I like. XD

In the first two days I had some stomach cramps (and bathroom issues TMI I know, but figure you should know this stuff before doing it) and minor headaches, but since then, I've felt pretty fantastic. I've paired this with personal training and my own exercise regimen and been losing not only inches and pounds, but feeling a lot more balanced in general.

That said, I'm not sure how much of it is the program itself, or the self-discipline I've gained in the last few months since starting to get more fit in general. The FI and I aren't very big eaters in general so I don't feel those hunger pangs most people say they feel, and I manage to get through each week's cleansing day (which is basically a fasting sort of day with electrolyte drinks, water, and program prescribed chocolate) without any difficulty.

The way my program works is there are two protein shakes a day that replace meals and snacks to eat twice a day with a metabolism boosting pill. You should drink a lot of water and eat a sensible 400-600 calorie meal. They recommend having the meal for lunch, but I switch it around based on my days' plans. Every 7 days, you undergo a cleanse.

That said, I don't know that I would recommend it for everyone. While doing it, I still have some cynicism and skepticism about it, but I also know this won't last forever. After I finish the cleansing program, I'll be shifting to a more 'normal' lifestyle, but my normal lifestyle consists of lean proteins, rice, and vegetables and a lot of junk food or heavily processed foods.

If you have any other questions (cause your coworkers 30-day detox sounds kind of similar), feel free to pm or something.

sarack · March 2010

There is also a sort of detox diet called the inflammation diet. I have all the paper work on it. You just cut out certain foods and don't eat anything that is processed.. it isn't like the master cleanse but it does cleanse your body because you aren't eating anything naturally.

People in my office did this diet. One lady has severe arthritis in one of her legs.. well I should say HAD. She feels so good now. Another lady has a skin issue.. can't remember which one but hasn't seen it since she did it. The person they all got the diet from was really overweight and needed back surgery and his doctor said to try this first. He ended up not only losing weight but he never needed the back surgery. Everyone that I've heard have done this love it. It is a real lifestyle change. You basically take everything away except like veggies fruit oil salt but anything processed you can't have. I have the information and can scan it and email it to you if you're interested.

FI wouldn't last a minute on something like this. WAY too picky!

dawnies79 · March 2010

Dreamwinds-Thank you for your advice. This program sounds a little different. There are no meal replacement shakes or anything like that. You still eat regular meals, it is just focused mainly on ridding you of the toxins and chemicals that come in processed foods. It focuses on organic, gluten free foods and avoiding processed foods. They do suggest organic supplements to help with the detoxing, but i'm not willing to pay for those. I'd rather just cut out the bad stuff and however much that detoxes me is enough. I'm sure (if I do it) my body will revolt but I expect that. Thanks again for your help!

dawnies79 · March 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_washington-seattle_nwr-food-detox-diet?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:104Discussion:2922fe4c-a3bb-45fb-86f7-7db65293b7dePost:2d8fdcf7-c88d-4bbd-8019-f99622ca5975">Re: NWR: Food Detox Diet?</a>:
[QUOTE] I have the information and can scan it and email it to you if you're interested. FI wouldn't last a minute on something like this. WAY too picky!
Posted by sarack[/QUOTE]
We must have been posting at the same time. This sounds great. The more info I gather the more comfortable I would be with it. For now I'm only planning on a 30 day cleanse, but I would also like to change some of my habits after the cleanse. I would love the info! **edit** I will PM you my email addy

hayleymajayley · March 2010

That sounds like a great way to eat all the time

All organic and avoiding processed foods? Amazing! I try to eat as little processed food as possible. We shop exclusively at Trader Joes, they have a ton of great stuff there, you should check it out! Most of the food is Organic, and they have a ton of healthy options without a lot of the preservatives and chemicals some companies put in their food.

Kahalagurl · March 2010

Ive had a few family members try the Master Cleanse, aka the lemonade diet. Its a 10 day cleanse that is pretty intense.
Even FI tried it at some point and he ended up throwing up after 6-7 days and decided it wasn't worth it.
I asked my dr about doing cleanses and she said its ok to it for short periods (like 1 week) a couple of times a year.

I think the important thing is not to do it as a diet method, but really as a cleanse to jump start a cleaner lifestyle in general. They are all pretty much crash dieting so body gets deprived of nutrients so make sure u eat super healthy when your coming off it.

Kahalagurl · March 2010

k whoops, for some reason my computer didn't load up all the responses the first time i opened the thread. Scratch my last post.

It sounds like the cleans u are trying to do is a A LOT healtheir and not a crash diet. GL with whichever program u decide to try!

dawnies79 · March 2010

Yeah it's def'n not a crash diet or a gimmick like the lemonade diet, or the soup diet, etc. I'm not using it to lose weight but to detox my body from all the bad stuff I consume (we are bad and we eat processed foods a few times a week). I would like it to be a jump start for me to a better lifestyle.
To give an idea the example meal plans include meat and veggies, however they are all organic, no chemicals, pesticides, etc. Nothing out of a can or box so eliminating the processed foods. You eat 3 meals with snacks. There are no meal replacements or anything like that.
My motivation is to feel better, and sleep better, and of course all the other benefits that come with that.
I guess I'm not too worried about whether it's healthyor not, because I know it is...it's more wondering from those who have been successful how did they do it/stick with it? If they have a DH or significant other that was not doing it how did that work out?

sarack · March 2010

I think the 'diet' you and I are talking about are the same thing. I'll get you that info.

jennuinne · March 2010

I was refering to the dramatic cleanses w/ supplements and not eating real food. They are dangerous b/c you are denying your body what it needs and that can be dangerous.

What you are suggesting is exactly what you should do. Eat healthy, avoid chemicals, alcohol, drink lots of water and your body will naturally cleanse. Be careful, I know if I just stop drinking caffeine I will get terrible headaches and migraines. I was a total strick health freak a few years ago (why oh why can't I be now?). FI dealt w/ it b/c I cooked everything and did the shopping. So, I think if you buy and cook healthy food DH will eat it. Good luck!

Tygirljojo · March 2010

I've done The Zone diet, Atkins, South Beach, and Fat Flush. Each one taught me different things about my body. I learned from the Atkins that I could NOT deal with that very long - I gotta have veggies and not nearly as much meat as Atkins calls for and as soon as I stopped it after the 2 week initial period, the weight I lost came right back. I thought the South Beach would be easier since I could eat legumes but a week into it my body basically rejected it and wouldn't keep anything down. At that point I said screw it and had 2 Oreos, a banana, and milk and felt WAY better.

The Fat Flush was the most interesting. I learned about good fats (i.e. Flax oil - the real stuff, not the capsules) and how they help satiate appetite. I also learned about how my body can learn to process real food without salt, sugar, or anything processed. I lost 6 lbs in 10 days on that diet and of all the ones I did I felt the best about it and didn't feel as bad on that as I did on the low-carb ones. http://www.annlouise.com/15/diet-detox/

FI was not doing the Fat Flush with me and that was tricky. He didn't understand why I was doing it and thought it stupid we had to make our own food since I couldn't eat what he ate and he didn't want to eat what I ate. After a few days he got used to it (especailly after my crankiness the first few days) and basically resorted back to what he did before we started dating and just ate pizza, sandwiches, and pasta. It's definitely harder when your SO isn't on the diet with you, but I think as long as he's supportive and doesn't try to tempt you (after a couple "You SURE you don't want pizza"s, I got annoyed) you should be fine. Just expect to be hungry and cranky the first few days as your body adjusts.

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