Tempted to start a dietary detox program? Read this article before you do. I know this time of year you might be tempted to do a dietary detox program to melt off the holiday pounds that crept up. Unfortunately 90% of dietary detox programs are complete crap. You basically starve yourself and fill up on crazy concoctions and potentially harmful supplements. So before you shell out some hard earned cash, read this article to make sure you choose the right one? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.
First off you should consult your physician to make sure you are a good candidate for a detox. If you have pre-existing medical/health conditions you need to find out if a detox may cause more harm than good. Several drug and supplement interactions can be lethal. Let the doctor know which specific detox you are planning on doing and print out a copy of the detox supplements.
A good detox program must purify the blood, detox the liver, and cleanse the colon, kidneys, and bladder. Make sure your detox addressess each of these organ systems.
Run for the hills if your detox doesn’t include fruits, veggies, water, and other real foods. Most detoxs severely restricts calories which will create weight loss only to be regained with a vengence when you return to a normal diet. You should be able to get a variety of nutrients from a variety of sources. Strict liquid diets and a few pills are not a detox that’s called starvation. Steer clear of overly restrictive diets or detoxs that do not include real food.
Make sure you can stick to the program for the pre-determined amount of time. Most detoxs are approximately 1-2 weeks. You really have to pre-plan the best time to start a detox. Make sure you don’t have any special occasions planned over your detox which will lead you to temptation. Results will be greatly diminished if you do not stick to the plan. Even going off the detox for a few meals can really waste all of your hard work. Spend some time really planning a good time to start your detox. I personaly prefer a more strict 7 day detox instead of a lengthy 14 day detox. Mentally I can wrap my mind around it better and I can literally handle just about anything for 7 days.
You should also have a nutrition plan on how to eat after your detox. If you go rigth back to your old way of eating you’ll regain all of your weight back and you’ll be rigth back where you were before the detox. A thorough detox should also include a nutritional plan on how to eat after the detox to transition you back to normal food and to also make sure you can maintain your results.
You also need to make sure the supplements involved with the detox are safe and effective. You don’t want any harmful stimulants that could be dangerous to your health. I’ll be honest, about 90% of all supplements are a complete waste of time and money. Supplement companies come and go so make sure your detox uses a supplement company that has a minimum 10 years of being in business. Do the supplements have quality control testing done on them to guarantee purity and effectiveness (should follow GMP protocols “Good Manufacturing Practices” set forth by the FDA). Do the supplements have peer reviewed clinical studies on them to prove that the nutrients get absorbed by your body and are safe? Do the supplements have a long term effect on your body? Do a little homework before you decide to start any detox program.
I started investigating several detox programs for my clients just about a year ago. I was totally shocked about the total crap out there. My clients were wasting their money and in most cases endangering their health. So I came up with my own 7 Day Detox. It’s totally awesome, Christina and I got awesome results – you can check out our video testimonials at www.cherryhilldetox.com . I lost 8 lbs, 1% bodyfat, and 1 inch off my waist. Christina lost 8lbs, 3% bodyfat, and over 4 inches in just 7 days. I even created a “No Pills” version if the cost is a little too high and/or you have an aversion to pills.
So why does this Detox work while others do not?
- High soluble and insoluble fiber content will stabilize your
blood sugar and insulin levels. - Stable blood sugar levels decrease food cravings and
supercharge your energy levels. - High fiber will pressure wash your gastro-intestinal track of any
toxins and impurities interfering with nutrient absorption. - Protein supplements guarantee you don’t lose valuable lean
body mass and only lose evil body fat. - You will not be losing water weight because you will be taking in
1-2 gallons of water per day to flush out all the toxins. - Alfalfa is one of the ultimate “super foods” and it has a
powerful effect on your body’s alkaline state (a big secret to
warding off cancer, many other diseases and joint
inflammation). It’s a major part of your supplement regimen. - Vita-Lea multi-vitamin guarantees you are getting all of your
required vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients. - You will not restrict your calories, you’ll be eating a ton of
fresh fruits and vegetables. - No harmful stimulants or supplements
- 100% money back guarantee for all Shaklee supplements
- 24/7 support from our qualified staff of personal trainers and
nutrition experts. You are not alone!! If you come to our
studio, we’ll take pre/post measurements including weight, body
fat %, and body circumference measurements. - 7 Day RD Designed Post Detox Meal Plan & Grocery List including fat melting exercise routine
