JUICE FASTING?? - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

HappyGal10 · 04-14-2003, 07:37 AM

hi, has anyone ever tried juice fasting? im about to begin a 10 day juice fast and wanted to konw others experiences with it. i heard it is great for detoxing the body but im really nervous about the side effects of not eating real foods, ie- being dizzy, no energy or hair falling out or something. im not trying to starve myself and dont wanna feel like that b/c i really am doing this for the benefits it will do my body and colon. anyone have any tips?

Rixtar · 04-14-2003, 12:10 PM

I have done a 3-day and a 5-day juice fast. They are great. The most important thing you must do on any very low calorie diet is light carido like walking at least for at least 1 mile per day at about 3 miles per hour. The longer you walk the better. This puts your body in the fat burning area and the light stress on you heart will keep it working and prevent the body from digesting any cardiac muscle. Your really should have blood work done both before and after to insure that there will be no surprises. Include a complete liver panel in the testing.

Good Luck.