A weight loss cleanse can be easier to follow than a diet which can be time consuming. In addition, cleansing will help you clear built up toxins that can be stored in fatty areas and when done right, may help you reset your metabolism. As you cleanse, you can find out what foods make you feel tired and sick and what foods keep your energy up.
Following a weight loss cleanse can be easy when you keep things simple. Don’t waste time counting calories or analyzing sodium grams. By incorporating some simple steps you will no longer have to live by labels. You can also learn how eating healthy will give you the energy and metabolism needed to keep the weight off once and for all.
Step 1 – Stop eating junk food. Everyone knows what they are; sodas, chips, french fries, fat foods (oops, I mean fast foods), ice cream and so on. These highly processed junk foods not only add weight, but they can stop your body from losing any weight! Junk foods are loaded with chemicals such as preservatives that can get stored in fatty tissues causing you to look fatter. On top of this, they can interfere with your thyroid function.
Step 2 – Try to avoid all processed foods. These are foods that are pre-made or packaged with the intent of saving time in the kitchen. A reality check might prove that this does not have to be true. In fact, you can chop vegetables for about 4 days worth of salad and keep it in your refrigerator. When you’re ready to eat, simple grab a handful. This is quicker than opening and heating a can of soup. If you do eat packaged foods, buy it at your local health food store. These can be healthier if they use organic ingredients and less chemicals for processing. Check the label – the less ingredients it has, the healthier the food is – which is important for a weight loss cleanse.
Step 3 – Make the bulk of your meals fresh and whole. Eat mostly fruits and veggies. After that eat protein the size of your palm and 1/2 a serving of grains such as wild rice. Put the food on your plate and make sure 1/2 to 3/4 of the plate is filled with vegetables. None of these foods will have labels because they are whole, natural foods. If you use sauces to cook with, keep them to a minimum and try to find organic if possible. Drink only water and herbal teas.
Step 4 – Take fiber supplements twice a day such as psyllium or crushed flax seeds. Fiber supplements add bulk to help your body remove excess waste. They also absorb toxins from the intestinal tract. Also, taking your fiber 10-15 minutes before meals may help you feel fuller, sooner.
Step 5 – As you use a weight loss cleanse, also use whole food supplements. First, try a whole food vitamin supplement to ensure you get all your nutrition. And the “whole food” version is more easily used by your body than the synthetic version. Also include Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s) to your daily regimen. These are oils needed by your body to lubricate joints, keep skin and hair healthy, help keep hormones balanced, and they are necessary for proper brain function which may help keep your mood upbeat. And one of their greatest benefits, they can help you lose weight.
Step 6 – Exercise daily using a circuit training method. Circuit training is said to burn more fat and can help make your exercise routing more effective. Exercise raises your metabolism, stimulates circulation, elevates mood and can help your lymph clear toxins including excess waste (or weight).
Try circuit training at home by alternating aerobic type exercise with resistance exercise. You can do this without special equipment, if you choose. Put on some music to help set the tone and choose resistance exercise you want to do which may include push-ups, squats and lunges. Choose four to six exercises with a goal of performing three sets of each. Do a set of resistance exercise (say 12 squats) followed by one minute of aerobic exercise. You can jump rope, use an exercise bike if you have one, or even use a rebounder. Follow this by another set of resistance and then another minute of aerobics. Continue this way until you exercise for a total of 30-40 minutes.
Make a list of these six steps and put them where you will see them each day. Stay away from restaurants for now. Try collecting recipes to help you stay away from fast foods. There are many free ones on the net. Help yourself with a weight loss cleanse so you are ready for summer with a healthier body and mind.

