QUOTE (diluvlabs @ Sep 13 2009, 02:05 PM)

Hate to burst your bubble, but any diet which is mainly liquids is not successful. Studies have proven that most, if not all, people gain the weight right back once they start eating "real" food again. And the part about "detoxing" is bull...it is just not necessary. I have lost 40 pounds since early Feb. by eating sensibly, counting calories, and exercising. I am keeping the weight off quite successfully. The difference is I have learned that losing and keeping weight off must become a lifestyle change. I can go out to eat, celebrate with friends, etc...because I restrict NOTHING from my diet. It's all about moderation. And, I feel better now, at 50, than I did 20 years ago. I have tons more energy and am sleeping so much better. Many of my so called peri symptoms have disappeared since losing the excess weight!
AND...I certainly won't have to drink my meals for the rest of my life! Sorry if this sounds rude...but these so called diets are expensive and they just don't work in the long run. WIll you lose weight...sure...but unless you are prepared to spend the rest of your life following this special diet, chances are you will gain the weight right back!
di, You are absolutely right and I am living proof of it!!! I have 35 years of experience too!!
Preach it, sister!!!