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A 3 day detox diet consisting of fruit is a simple, convenient plan for beginners. This is a plan I actually followed and was able to lose 9 lbs over 3 days. Depending on your will power and level of attachment to food, this 3 day detox diet may be a good starting point before you dive into a stricter, longer term plan. Some fruit detox plans require you to pick one fruit and only eat that all day. The plan below allows for more variation by eating any of the fruits from the list thereby making it a more acheivable plan for a first time detox.

3 Day Detox Diet Details

1. You can eat as much as you want from this list of fruits. The idea is to eat until you are full and eat any time you get hungry during the day.

Fruits:

• Citrus fruits (grapefruit, oranges, lemon, lime)
• Melons (watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew)
• Kiwi
• Pineapple
• Grapes
• Apples
• Pears
• Berries (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry,blackberry)

2. Drink water only.

3. Do not exercise while detoxing s

ince you will not be eating the necessary carbohydrates which provide your body with the energy needed for working out.

3 Day Detox Diet – Expectations & Tips

One side effect for those who regularly consume caffeine and sugar on a daily basis is headaches. To lessen potential headaches, drink plenty of water to stay well hydrated.

Day one is going to be the hardest and you will probably be hungry at the end of the day, even if you eat tons of fruit.

Once you get past the first day, you should see some results on the scale as inspiration for the next 2 days.

Your energy level should be good, but you still want to take it easy and not do anything strenuous for the 3 days. You can go back to your regular workout routine after the detox. If you absolutely need to do some light exercise, limit it to walking.

Taking It to the Next Level

Once you have completed this 3 day detox diet, you can check out some longer duration ones with stricter dietary requirements. There are plenty of them out there to fit what you are looking for in a detox. A couple popular ones are Top Secret Fat Loss Secret and The Master Cleanse.

What Is Detox?

Detox, also known as cleansing, is the process of ridding your body of toxins, waste buildup and parasites. Many people will do a detox for weight loss either to take off some quick pounds before a diet or once they have reached a plateau during a diet, whereas others will practice detoxing as part of a regular regime.

The theory behind a detox is that processed foods contain chemicals which get stored inside your body and will cause you to be fat. When you detoxify your body, you not only get rid of the toxic chemicals, but you will also lose weight.

Detox for Weight Loss – The Basics

A detox can consist of a special drink mixture, pills, herbs and/or a combination of raw foods.

The length of a detox can vary from 1 day to a few weeks depending on the plan you choose.

Some detox plans may be more difficult to follow. There are plans where you only drink a special mixture which provides specific nutrients to keep you body running properly.

Other plans may have only fruits, vegetables or a combination of both. All plans typically require you to drink lots of water.

It is recommended that you do not exercise while doing a detox. Since your food intake is decreased, you will not be feeding your body the fuel (carbohydrates) it needs to workout. If you absolutely must do something, then your exercise level should be limited to nothing more than light activity such as walking.

The detox plan you chose will have a specific list of foods and drinks that you will be consuming for the duration of the plan. Below is a generic list of items that typically fall into the good and bad to give you an idea of what you can expect.

Detox for Weight Loss – Typical Foods

• Water
• Vegetables
• Fruits
• Certain Herbs
• Organic foods
• Whole unprocessed food
• Green tea

Detox for Weight Loss – What to Avoid

• Caffeine
• Sugar
• Alcohol
• Processed & Refined foods
• Tobacco products
• Drugs

Detox for Weight Loss – Benefits

Completing a detox not only leave you feeling revitalized but will also help you shed some pounds if you stick to the eating requirements of the plan. Some other common benefits from a detox are:

• Weight Loss (of course!)
• More Energy
• Clearer Skin
• Better Nutrient Absorption
• Improved Digestion
• Reduced Bloating

So even if your main goal is to detox for weight loss, there are many other positive outcomes in addition to losing weight. If this is the first one, you may want to try a plan that is less strict and lasts a shorter amount of time. A good beginner’s detox is a 3 day fruit detox plan which allows you to eat normal food.

To see the fruit detox plan details, check out page 2 of Detox for Weight Loss right here: Free Detox Plan