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Detox Diaries: My One-Day Detox

A McDonald's-eating detox-newbie goes on her first cleanse. Can she do it? Will she change her fast food-eating ways? Find out

by Sharon J. Yi

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The results are in I'm officially finished with my detox diet and head back to Dr. Murad's office for a follow-up appointment. I'm anxious to see if this (somewhat torturous experiment -- especially toward the end) would pay off in some way.

Weight: 103 pounds (I'm 5 pounds down and my friends say my face looks thinner.) 

Wrinkles: 26th percentile (Up from the 17th percentile -- not bad!)

UV Spots: 52nd percentile (Hurrah! Cahitas says this 9 percent jump is a significant increase.)

I'm honestly amazed to see such tangible results in my wrinkles and UV spots after just 11 days -- especially considering I had such a bad reaction to the juice fast day. But as I start to incorporate healthier, solid foods back into my diet, I start to feel really good. My caffeine cravings have passed (a true miracle), and I'm feeling more energized and upbeat. I'm not even thinking about my beloved Micky D's. That feels as impressive as the improvements in my skin.

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REALLY loving this! I used to be a caffeine addict, but I switched to water in the school where I teach because it has no A/C and is hot year 'round (the heating is very intense and dry in the winter). I realized that I became "addicted" to water and can't really handle caffeine the way I used to; I like that.

by GigiSD Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 01:21PM Report as inappropriate

I appreciate the honest assessment.

by purple9a Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 05:53AM Report as inappropriate

I wanna try it... Sounds good!

by Zeaundra Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 09:21AM Report as inappropriate

This was great info, I was just looking into detoxing especially after all the crap I've ate during the Holidays!!!

by MizzPink Friday, January 4, 2013 at 07:17AM Report as inappropriate

Interesting article. I've been thinking about doing a detox, maybe now is the time!

by WiccanLady Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 04:16PM Report as inappropriate

I couldn't do it, I'd take death if I can't have my caffeine intake!

by yestfl Monday, November 19, 2012 at 01:53PM Report as inappropriate

That is so terrifying, but your detox is probably the only one I've read so far that I feel capable of doing.

by schien Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 05:37PM Report as inappropriate

I have begun a serious diet - I will add a Detox into it soon. I still stop for a fast food but no later than 3pm. Actually my life have been a continual diet.

by Janann Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 07:29PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting & well written. And definitely educational.

by tallredamanda Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 11:36AM Report as inappropriate

Thank you so much for this! You had to deal with a little torture! This sounds like a good detox, but I am one of the people who needs something with my medication (thank you for mentioning that by the way) but the pre-tox sounds interesting!

by powerwoman033 Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 02:41PM Report as inappropriate