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Detox Diaries: My Three Weeks on "Clean"

Think you've got what it takes to detox for 21 days? Here's how one woman did it, why (perfect skin, anyone?), and the info you need to decide if this plan is for you

August 4, 2011 | by Sarah Carrillo | 40 COMMENTS

Hitting a plateau

Today's meals: Blueberry/cacao smoothie for breakfast; turkey sandwich for lunch; green juice for dinner

I know, I know -- I cheated with the bread on the turkey sandwich. But I was at a photo shoot and didn't have much choice on lunch. At least I didn't eat the cookie that came with it! At this point in the detox (I'm at day 16), I feel like I've plateaud. Up until now, I had more energy, I was losing weight, and my allergies were less intense. But this week (my final one!) I seem to be going back to my normal state. Granted, I cheated a bit over the weekend (a couple bites of a bacon-wrapped sausage -- don't judge me!) so maybe that's why. But it's a little frustrating considering all of the deprivation.

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Can any please tell me what Detox diet plan is?

by _1990 Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 12:41AM Report as inappropriate

I'm getting ready to start this diet. Where are the recipes?? I didnt see them on the Clean website, just the products they're trying to sell. Help!! :)

by myriah_denk Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 12:41PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks

by EricaF123 Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 06:36AM Report as inappropriate

This is a great article on this detox diet, but I don't think I would try this one. Maybe one of the other ones!

by WiccanLady Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 05:06PM Report as inappropriate

I actually tried this! I lasted a whole day and a half.

by Chris213 Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 08:42AM Report as inappropriate

Interesting. Thanks for the info.

by muellsrus Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 05:57PM Report as inappropriate

I'm reading through all the detox articles right now and loving them!

by schien Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 05:28PM Report as inappropriate

Great ! Sounds like you just needed a little more protein to hold you over till the next meal.

by Ydabney Monday, August 13, 2012 at 01:40PM Report as inappropriate

Amazing dedication. Great job!

by LittleBunny Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 07:01AM Report as inappropriate

interesting, I'm a chocolate addict too so I feel your pain

by sportimonki13 Monday, April 9, 2012 at 11:40AM Report as inappropriate

Another great detox article! I really enjoyed all of these.

by tallredamanda Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 12:20PM Report as inappropriate

Thank you for going through with this and being so honest! This detox sounds way to difficult for me (detox virgin) for now anyway!

by powerwoman033 Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 03:27PM Report as inappropriate

interesting article.

by lazorc Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 07:16PM Report as inappropriate

LOVE THIS! CANT WAIT TO TRY IT.

by Morena150 Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 10:09AM Report as inappropriate

WOW...this sounds extreme to me. But I guess!!!! I simply cannot afford to do what everyone else does to lose weight, so I just do it the old fashion way. I make better choices, watch portions and do about 40 minutes of intense exercise a day. So far it is working!!!!

by jbynum Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 08:25PM Report as inappropriate

hmmmm

by libby_stady Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 11:55PM Report as inappropriate

nice post

by cielona_boco Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 07:22AM Report as inappropriate

I did this Clean diet with my boyfriend. I have zero willpower and his support made it possible. We didn't have to starve, we had smoothies for breakfast and soups for dinner, a meal at lunch, and snacks in between. My skin looked amazing afterward.

by poisonberry Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 04:05PM Report as inappropriate

You are honest, human, and just like a person on ANY diet! Try, fall down, dust yourself off, and keep going! I would have been scared to keep going after the weak and faint spell. Good for you!

by DaenerysGlow Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 05:48PM Report as inappropriate

I wish i had the willpower to try this haha

by naomihy Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 08:27PM Report as inappropriate

love the article, the honesty & the diet. I'm little too so I don't know if I could try it but I want to. :)

by Veolette Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 12:38PM Report as inappropriate

I would love to detox, but this diet in particular is far to expensive.

by MissPurple Friday, September 2, 2011 at 12:47PM Report as inappropriate

Awesome article! Thanks for sharing.

by CeeNee888 Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 11:41AM Report as inappropriate

Wow I read both detox diaries (props to you for sticking with it!) and I think the other one seems like a better bet. Seems healthier overall, since it's not as much about depriving oneself of food and more about making sure the food you have is healthy. I also like that the other one is meat free - considering all the funky stuff they do to meat, I don't see how you can detox while eating meat!

by RedheadEP Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 02:07AM Report as inappropriate

Great article! I'd love to try this, but I don't think that I have the willpower...

by WiccanLady Monday, August 22, 2011 at 09:34AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for sharing your story. I've always wanted to know what a cleanse was like but am too afraid to try cuz I can't think straight when I'm hungry. You lasted way longer than I would have!

by riswas Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 12:08PM Report as inappropriate

hmmm I think I'd like to try his

by LittleBunny Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 07:18AM Report as inappropriate

Ugh! Pretty sure I don't have the willpower to do this!

by ladyboarder9669 Friday, August 19, 2011 at 03:44PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for all the personal insight (and honesty!).

by Christel Friday, August 19, 2011 at 01:43PM Report as inappropriate

I need to detox!

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 02:49AM Report as inappropriate

I want to try to detox

by porsha_coleman_mcdaniels Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 11:11PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting article - thanks to the author for sharing your experiences!

by untamedshrew Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 06:18PM Report as inappropriate

I'm convinced that eating healthy should be a lifestyle, not a 21 day "cleanse" that makes you almost faint.

by LipglossandSpandex Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 08:31PM Report as inappropriate

I'm tempted to try this

by Beautyrae Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 12:15PM Report as inappropriate

Awesome, I cant wait to try this out.

by PorcelainHeart Friday, August 5, 2011 at 11:43PM Report as inappropriate

Wow, ur wrinkles improved so much! i would never try any of those recipes bt hey im glad u went ahead and did it. it seems like it does work!! good luck

by beautyGodmade88 Friday, August 5, 2011 at 08:46PM Report as inappropriate

I think I might try this.....

by seaorchid05 Friday, August 5, 2011 at 08:16PM Report as inappropriate

A nice article. When the author almost fainted was a little scary though.

by attagirl Friday, August 5, 2011 at 12:13PM Report as inappropriate

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