cleansing diet?
By pinagpala
@pinagpala (67)
Philippines
March 9, 2007 7:57pm CST
hi iam 22yrs of age.. 5'0 in height and weights about 160...i really want to lose weight. do you have any tips?
have you heard of the cleansing diet? it's a mixture of lemon,water, and cayenne pepper... does this work?
3 responses
@janevi (888)
• Philippines
17 Aug 11
pinagpala, I am happy to tell you that I have tried it. Five days ago, I started the diet and it has amazing results to me. Now i lost 4 lbs. I could hardly believe it but it is true. The good thing is , i don't crave for any food in between meals. And I don't combine carbohydrates and protein. I take carbs and fruits; proteins and fruits. I don't even feel hungry after taking the concoction. If I feel hungry, I just take the mixture and I'm satiated by it.
There is only a caution: this diet is not advisable for people with liver diseases.
@willbfree1 (10)
• Manhattan, New York
5 Nov 07
Hi! Again Pinagpala
I hope that I will be able to answer your question about the cleansing diet. Does it work? Yes and No. It really depends on the person's body and what they are currently eating on a regular basis. If you have a slow metabolism this may not work. If you reduce the meats,oils and fats in you daily diet and increase your water intake and exercise you may see more results using the cleaning diet. I will share more with you later if you want me to. I'm a health nut.
@babyjane (1390)
• Philippines
16 Mar 07
When to Start Dieting?
This one is for women:
Never start a diet one week before your period. The hormonal imbalances will drive you nuts, will make you frustrated, and the water retained in your body will make appear as if you haven't shed a pound. Actually, you will look as if you took pounds. So spare yourself!
The best moment to start a diet is two days after your period has started, when your cravings subdue and your body starts eliminating the retained water.
It's better not only from a psychological point of view, but also from a physiological one.
So, girls, did you know that the body retains up to 1 liter of water before and during your period? Keep that in mind next time you are complaining that you cannot lose weight. Personally, I retain even more sometimes.
Anyway, I started this new way of eating. My friend lost 20 pounds almost following it in the US, and if she could do it there, I can do it here!
The basic principles are the ones I have mentioned already. 5-6 meals a day and two or three more substantial. Never eat until you are full, just until you are not hungry anymore. Take out sugar so your insulin is not high and stopping you from losing weight. My daily intake varies from 1,200 calories to 1,500 calories. I don't think that going under this is helpful or healthy.
In the morning I'm having a Diet Cereal Bar and half a glass of yogurt. Two-three hours later I have lunch (for example today I had three small pieces of chicken nuggets and 3 large spoons of eggplants and yogurt salad). Then I had one Diet (with fructose instead of sugar) fruit cheesy yogurt. Then I had dinner - other 3 pieces of nuggets, one egg, and lots of lettuce - and then one more fruity cheesy yogurt. I could have added more, but I feel ok. I am not hungry. I could use some fruits though.