Existing on a menu of water, lemon juice and celery stalks will most definitely cause weight loss but is it real weight loss or just water weight? Will this weight stay off or will it return once you return to your regular diet? These are some of the questions people have when selecting a cleanse for weight loss.
Because the body always retains a certain amount waste and fluids, a cleanse of the digestive tract will result in a weight loss of several pounds. Although this numerical weight loss looks good on the scale, for most people this initial weight loss is not significant enough to make a difference.
Don't misunderstand, the effects of a temporary cleansing diet are systemic and will improve your overall well-being but using it as a standalone weight loss technique is ineffective and unhealthy. Most cleansing detox diets lack protein and good fats which are necessary for healthy heart and brain function and complex carbs which are important for energy and muscle functions.
Kick Start your weight loss with a cleanse.
Although cleansing solely for weight loss is a not a way to achieve a healthy weight, the process is a great way to kick start your sensible weight loss regimen. First by removing the sugary, fat laden food from your diet for a few days you will allow your palette and your digestive system time to adjust to your new healthier diet.
Second without all the heavy greasy carb loaded foods to digest, your body will burn fat cells for energy. This is because once your liver senses a decrease in levels of insulin your body requires it will start to metabolize fat as energy. This is process is phenomenal motivation for your weight loss goals.
The best part of cleansing your body to kick start your diet is that when your body is free of all of the old waste and the extra fluid you'll feel better. It takes a great deal of energy for your body to digest and process heavy meals which is part of the reason you feel tired after a heavy meal. By cleansing for weight loss you're actually helping your body do more than shed pounds. You're decreasing your chances of illness and disease.
