tried2manytimes Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Hi All! I was wondering about the master cleanse. I was on it for about 10 days and I found that I lost a lot of weight in addition to restraining my incredible appetite thereafter. It was more than a year ago and once I became pregnant all rules went out the door and I began eating quite a bit. I don't recall if I lost a lot of muscle as I was pretty slim then (around 118) and was really only looking to trim my waist. Now I would like to build muscle as I find it is easier to keep a steady weight when i have more muscle on me and I would like to try the cleanse again to detoxify as well as to help me not eat so freakin much.. Any input would be greatly appreciated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegimator Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Cleanse and detoxify are bullshit buzzwords. The master cleanse is a starvation diet and a terrible idea in general and even worse if you're hoping to build muscle. If you have a slow metabolism, it seems like some people have had success with intermittent fasting as a way of controlling calories and building lean muscle - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=19399 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tried2manytimes Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 Intermittent Fasting?? such as not eating at all? Is that what you are referring too? Please expand on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tried2manytimes Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 Okay duh.. just clicked on your link.. Thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tried2manytimes Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 Okay.. I went through all posts.. but I'm still confused. So I go around working working out etc and don't eat? then i have some huge meal or two and this is better than the bullshit master cleanse and is not starvation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegimator Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 You just went through that thread in four minutes? Maybe you should look at some of the links to the research and the guide on leangains they mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tried2manytimes Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 Im a little obsessive.. I read the link that explained how stubborn fat is categorized differently from subcutaneous fat etc etc etc and that you should fast like 16 hours or less and then eat for 8 hours etc etc but he said that it was for individuals that just had that stubborn fat left to burn. I don't fall into that category I'm not ripped and have a tiny amount of fat... I'm pretty chunky. LOL! see intro pic. I need to lose regular old fat and then wen I'm ripped like some of those individuals that posted that they do IF maybe I will consider it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerh Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Just a reminder: the best way to lose weight is the one you can deal with. As long as you are in calorie deficit, of course. In my diet plan, I was supposed to don't eat between 7AM and noon. I found it difficult so i just take some calories out of lunch and put them around 10AM. That kind of adjustments makes your diet easier. Just find what is best for you, as long as you stick to it you are guaranteed to succeed =)this is evident stuff but worth repeating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tried2manytimes Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 I can actually do the master cleanse just not for 10 days. the longest I can hold on is about 4. Your right though. I will have to start counting calories because I know that I can really eat a whole lot! Especially Nuts and berries.. and leave the master cleanse alone. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_bohemian Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 i think that juice fasts/feast or 3 day water fasts are better than the MC. I will be doing a water fast this week too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tried2manytimes Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 OHHHH.. That sounds like something I can do! I will try it on Monday. I'm trying to cut back on all my cravings hopefully they will subside by Monday.. Thanks for that tip. And good luck with yours!! do you know if this fast will take muscle away? Although I'm so full of fat I hope it will just take the fat away.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now