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How to Lose weight with a juice fast

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By pinkoats
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Want to lose weight and feel cleansed? Here's how to go on a juice fast / juice cleanse and detox, plus drop pounds!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Different kinds of juice
  • (optional) blender or food processor
  • (optional) fruits and veggies
  1. Step 1

    Decide how long you want to fast for. A juice fast can last between 1 and 6 days. I usually go 5 days once every few months.

  2. Step 2

    For a few days leading up to your fast, try to eat lighter than usual, and add more fruit and veggies, so your fast won't be such a shock to your system.

  3. Step 3

    Stock up on juice! You can either make your own in a blender or food processor, or buy nice, thick juices at a store. I like Bolthouse brand smoothies, which cost about 4 dollars, and have about 500 calories in each. If you make your own juice, I suggest using thick fruits like bananas, and mixing them with frozen fruit like berries, from your grocery freezer section. It's delicious!

  4. Step 4

    Drink as much juice as you feel you want! Always drink some right when you get up to avoid feeling light-headed. Drink at frequent intervals, to avoid huger pangs.

  5. Step 5

    Continue the process until your chosen number of days is over! Be sure to listen to your body, and stop the fast if you feel sick, or unsure. And always consult a doctor if you're feeling unwell.

  6. Step 6

    Finally, enjoy your slimmer and healthier body! For more health, beauty and fashion, visit gltblog.blogspot.com/

Tips & Warnings
  • Always keep juice with you throughout the day
  • Make sure to keep any dairy out of your juices
  • For added cleansing benefits, cut out caffeine, cigarettes and alcohol
  • Never fast on your period, if you are a woman
  • Try not to overly exert yourself
  • Always consult your doctor if you're sick or unsure of anything

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