Archive for January, 2010

Has anyone tried this Acai Berry/ Colon Cleansing diet that I keep hearing about?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

It seems too good to be true and even though there are offers of free trials, they aren’t free if you don’t return the product within two weeks. And the one that I research charged 90 dollars afterward for each bottle of 30 day supply. It seems like it could be a rip off and it seems expensive. Has anyone actually tried it and does it work?

t’s a scam.

Is this diet a sensible one?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

I found this diet plan for a quick way to slim down.

Is it legit…? Would it work? I would like to get into pilates/yoga and change my diet, so let me know what you think of this diet I found on a site:

"Step 1
Detox is the way to go. Cleanse the colon and help your liver. Your liver is your filter, you have to take care of this thing or your body will get stuck with fattening toxins

Step 2
To take care of your liver, I am going to list the foods you will only eat for one week. Mix them up, find recipes and get creative. But remember to stick to just these foods and remember to portion correctly

- cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, broccoli
- parsley, kale, watercress, chard, cliantro, collards
- orange or lemon, lime juice (no grapefruit!)
- garlic, onions, eggs
- artichoke, asparagus, beets, celery, whey
- 1 time a day eat a serving (the size of the palm of your hand)of protein
- olive oil or flaxseed oil

Step 3
For your Colon eat and use the following:

- carrot, apple, pear, berries
- powdered psyllium husks, milled or ground flaxseeds

Step 4
Drink Filtered water cut with Organic Cranberry juice

Only drink that through out the day. And drink as much of it as you can to flush out the toxins (the more you drink the more you help get rid of cellulite)

Step 5
NO SUGAR, NO WHITES, NO ALCOHOL, NO CAFFEINE

STICK TO ORGANIC AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

Step 6
Stick to this diet and I promise the inches will start to melt off. Weight will follow. Your clothes will start to get big on you and you are going to feel AWESOME.

You should do the cleansing diet once every month. I personally just try to eat these foods no matter what and all I drink is water and organic cranberry"

I am not fat or overweight. I am wanting to get like…really slim though, so would this be a good diet for that? Or is it junk?

If you just want to get slim sure. However eating more protein will help you feel fuller for longer. When I needed to drop about 20 lbs I did this:
Breakfast : Carb and protein breakfast. Quesh, Omelet and wheat toast, or a BLT on wheat toast were my favorites.
Lunch: Salad with lots of veggies and some sun flower seeds or a small can of chicken with a vinaigrette or a reduced calorie dressing like Catalina was always good.
Dinner: Eat light. A can of soup will do wonders.
Snacks: celery with chunky peanut butter. (it has fewer calories then the smooth does.) Yogurt and Graham crackers, or one of the right bite packages of gold fish crackers, and of course fruit.
Drink lots or water no matter what diet you chose. Also remember it’s not the end of the world if you eat something not on your diet. Allowing your self to cheat a little helps you stay on track.
Trust me I went from a size 18 to a size 12 this way. I’m going back on it too since I gained more weight recently so I can get down to a size 8-10. (I’m 5′10" so that’s actually a fairly healthy size for me)

Has anyone tried those free trials of Acai berry or colon cleanse on-line?

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

I have seen these adds before for the Acai berry and the colon cleanse for a free 30 day trial but I’m afraid it is a rip off. Has anyone every ordered it and not gotten ripped off? Any success with weight loss? I have seen the juices and pills in GNC stores but not sure about those either. Comments?

These products are a waste of money and don’t work. Please don’t fall for all the spam adverts you see.

There are a lot of scams around – people have lost a lot of money ordering these on line with the so called "free trials".

No pill, potion or supplement will help. All you need to lose weight is a good healthy diet and exercise – it takes time and motivation :)

how to lose 36lbs in 2 months!?

Monday, January 25th, 2010

so i really am overweight
11
5ft0
130lbs
hate my weight, wanna be 92lbs out of muscle!
i need excersizes, and diet plans
no acie berry, or colon cleanse, or stuff, only healthy food and excersizeing
i need a routine
longest and best answer wins
i cant stick alot of food in my stomach or i throw up, and i dont wanna eating disorder
i have a cute personality, and real pretty, but i dont like my weight, i dont have alot of muscle
i have like a bunch of fat….please routines excersizes, no websites, ive seen enough, please.
AND AGAIN NO STINKEN ACIE BERRY OR COLON CLEANSE!!!!!!!={
thankyou, alot best answer=10 ponts=]

If you want to lose 36lbs in 2 months, you’ll need to do cardio for 1 hour non-stop every day. You’ll drink 10 glasses of water every day. You’ll eat breakfast, but nothing heavy. Just have cereal, and if you drink milk, you should pour skim only. Don’t eat cereal with a lot of sugar. For lunch, just have a salad, with mustard. Mustard for me, usually makes me full, I have no idea why, and it’s low on calories. And for dinner, you should make your self a small soy shake of strawberries. Buy soy milk, get strawberries and blend them and pour it to a small glass, and that also makes you full. That’s it. Don’t eat later than 7pm. I did this and lost like, 40 lbs in 2 months, and it’s been a year and have kept the weight off.

What are the REAL results of those colon cleanse products?

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

I know there are many different brands, so please include that name of the one you tried.

What did they really do for you?
Did you just go to the bathroom a lot? If so, was it so much that it was a problem in daily life?
Did you have stomach cramps?
Did it cause diarrhea or nausea?
Did you really pass anything weird like in some of the photos they have at the sites?
Did you feel better? If so, was it within a few days or immediately?
How long did you take it?
How did you feel when you stopped taking it?
Did you change your diet with it and if so, was it a diet plan?
Do you have any health problems like I.B.S. or spastic colon or chronic bloating or chronic constipation and how did it affect you?

Please include everything you can think of. I’m not really interested in these for weight loss, though that would be a benefit, but to see if any of them improve how I feel overall.

Thanks to everyone that replies with a good, honest, helpful answer.

They cleanse your wallet really well. And they are unnecessary.

If you feel your colon needs cleaning – get Fleet Phoso-soda – that is what they tell people to take before a colonoscopy or colon surgery. It is about $2.50 at any drug store.

If you have problems with constipation – drink more water and eat more fiber.

Has anyone used the acai berry and colon cleanse free offer?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

My concern is that they will continue to bill my credit card after using the trial offer? Does the stuff work?

its a scam
does not work. read the journal of applied physiology, the american journal of clinical nutrition, the new england journal of medicine.
you will not find proof that this crap does anything other than give your money and credit card numbers to internet scam artists.

Is colon cleansing possible at home?

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Instead of seeking help from medical professional is it possible or advisable to cleanse colon at home? If possible, how does one do it?

Go to http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/colon-cleansing/AN00065 for the facts on colon cleansing.
Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
I’ve read many negative things about colon cleansing, but I don’t believe any of them. Colon cleansing generally sounds like a good way to clear toxins from your body. What do you think?
Answer
from Michael Picco, M.D.

Proponents of colon cleansing believe that toxins from your gastrointestinal tract can cause a variety of health problems, such as arthritis, allergies and asthma. They say that colon cleansing — also called colonic irrigation — removes these toxins, thus promoting healthy intestinal bacteria, boosting your energy and enhancing your immune system.

While there is little scientific evidence to support or refute the benefits of colon cleansing, critics say it’s generally unnecessary and at times may even be harmful. Although doctors prescribe colon cleansing as preparation for medical procedures such as colonoscopy, most don’t recommend it for detoxification. Their reasoning is simple: The digestive system and bowel naturally eliminate waste material and bacteria — your body doesn’t need enemas or special diets or pills to do this.

One concern with colon cleansing is that it can increase your risk of dehydration. A potentially more serious concern is that certain laxatives used in colon cleansing, such as those with sodium phosphate, can cause a rise in your electrolytes, which can be dangerous if you have kidney disease or heart disease.

If you choose to do colon cleansing, be sure to take these simple precautions:

* Check with your conventional medical providers first, especially if you take any medications or have any health problems.
* Make sure your colon-cleansing practitioner uses disposable equipment that hasn’t been previously used.
* Get a list of specific herbal ingredients and amounts in any colon-cleansing products you use — some herbal supplements can cause health problems.
* Beware of broad or inflated claims that colon cleansing will cure an illness or improve your health.
* Stay well hydrated by drinking lots of fluids while undergoing colon cleansing to prevent dehydration.

If you are considering colon cleansing because of constipation, consider trying these steps first to relieve constipation:

* Drink plenty of fluids, including water
* Eat a diet rich in fiber
* Get regular exercise

What is colon cleansing and how does it work?

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

If my imagination runs rampant and I believe my thoughts, I do hope they use at least a mild sedative and it doesn’t involve a mop, bucket or plunger.

I hope they DO need a mop.

Isn’t that where they take a garden hose and jam that bad boy up your butt and crank on the hydro? Then all the stuff inside comes shooting out of your sphincter like spastic chocolate colored geyser. I hope the doctor has to wear a welders face shield and hip waders.

That’s how you know your colon is squeaky clean.

What happens 3rd day of fasting?

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

i am on the second day of fasting/ colon cleansing and im feeling sort of weak and shaky and tired. Is this a correct side affect? or s something wrong and im feeling a wrong feeling. and tomorrow, my 3rd day fasting, will i feel the same? weak and tired? i hear around the third day you feel energized and awake
im drinking water duhhhh

You won’t die, don’t listen to these people who have never tried it. It’s tough, but you’ll be fine. Good luck.

Someone recommended I try a colon cleanse from the health shop.?

Friday, January 8th, 2010

I have read about colon treatments on the web which involve fasting for quite a while (or just drinking liquids) but is the stuff you get from the health shops different and do they work? I also know that some doctors say it is unnatural to do this but surely once wont hurt? It’s to help my bloated tummy.

Most "colon cleanses" from shops (even health food stores) are just laxatives. If you suffer from IBS or bloating, it isn’t going to help. If your bloating is a one-time thing, try calming your system with lots of water and a vegetarian diet w/out grains and with copious amounts of live culture yogurt for a few days (but don’t eat your veggies raw, that can exacerbate bloating). Mix some flaxseed in w/the yogurt if you don’t like the plain taste. And yes, a proper colon cleanse (usually involving 2 colonics) should only be done during a juice fast or a modified fast.