10 pounds in 4 days

Hi Alva,
It's Sameerah Ferguson I just spoke you on the phone about the tea being delivered next week.
I also wanted to say that this tea has worked wonders for me and is the only liquid fast I can tolerate, in 10-09 I lost 10#'s in 4 days and plan to fast at least once every 2-3 months. The energy I obtain while on this fast is amazing!

Calorie Reduction explains benefits of cleansing

The rationale for calorie restriction (I prefer to call it calorie reduction) is fast becoming the way I explain the benefits of cleansing. In other words, DetoX works simply because it put you in position to drastically reduce calories. The benefits which accrue are attributable to the calorie reduction, not to DetoX itself.
I like the simplicity and easy acceptance of that explanation. People want to reduce calories. They resist admitting they are (or were) full if shit. The notion of calorie reduction is impersonal. It is as if we are not answering the door rather than expelling an invited (but now unwanted) guest.
The implications are profound. Consider the difference between the following two taglines:

1. weight loss is a by-product of cleansing
2. weight loss is a by-product of calorie reduction
   

We've used the first for 17 years. I feel like I've been looking for the second for 17 years.

Tyrie lost 14 pounds in 5 days

Alva
Thanks for shipping the product, I received it yesterday and here is my testimonial, as promised:
I have been using DetoX for quite some time but I followed the instructions to the T the last time and the results were amazing! After the first day I wasn't hungry and my stomach felt flatter. After 5 days, I weighed myself and had lost 14 pounds. My skin was clear, I looked 10 years younger, and felt so much better.
I have maintained the 14 pound weight loss but would like to take off another 20 pounds and I know of no better way then the detox way. I love detox and will use it until the product doesn't exist which I hope is never. Thanks Alva for keeping detox alive, I will always be a customer and would eventually like to sell it if at all possible. thanks
Tyrie, Baltimore, March, 2009

Avoiding holiday weight gain

November and December are always our worst DetoX sales months because we know weight loss is a lost cause during the holidays. January is our best month because we are trying to lose that holiday weight.

We intend to change that and turn November and December into our best months. There is so much temptation around the holidays, we can use them to establish Holiday eating patterns that do not allow for weight gain.

Here is my plan. I tested it over Thanksgiving and intend to perfect it during Christmas and New Years.

Four days before the holiday (in this case Sunday), I begin DetoX and continue for 3 days. Then a day of fruit, veggie broth, salads, and veggie soup (in that order). I enjoy the holiday meal making sure I fix my own plate.

Sunday before New Years Day, I start the same process.

It worked like a charm over Thanksgiving. I ate a little of everything and enjoyed myself. I didn't weigh myself but I think I may have lost a couple of pounds.

Buddy

I lost 5 pounds over the 4th of July

It's probably more accurate to say I lost the 5 pounds over the week which included the 4th. I was about to post a disappointing entry for the week because I failed to achieve my goal of detoxing 2 or 3 days before the 4th. Stuff kept getting in the way and I only managed to get in 2 half days. I can only attribute the 5 lbs to the fact that I'm eating very little meat and very little bread. My goal is 50 pounds in 10 weeks (this is week 2) and I'm very close to on track.

Madeline's lost 64 pounds

She called to order 3 cases and told Alva she had been over 200 and was now under 140 pounds. We don't know the details of how she did it or how long it took. That's probably best because people need to find their own rhythm.
Madeline did ask why we don't promote DetoX as an anti-aging product. She says she's 38 years old and people think she is a teenager. Good question

I expressed my intention to lose 50 pounds

I expressed my intention to lose 50 pounds at a dinner this week and friends asked 3 questions in succession.

1. Why try to lose so much weight?
2. How do you intend to lose it?
3. Why not simply exercise more and eat less?

I hope to motivate a discussion by sharing my answers
Why try to lose so much weight?
Its not so much about losing weight as it is transforming myself into a different level of health. In order to lose 50 pounds and keep it off, eating better and eating less will have to become habitual. Losing 50 pounds takes me 25 pounds below what I consider normal. It is 25 pounds below my high school weight. It is what I weighed (175 lbs) when I was in the best shape of my life. Weight will simply be the yardstick by which I measure my progress toward a healthier me.
How do I intend to lose the 50 lbs?
I intend to cleanse 2 or 3 days each week and eat little (if any) meat or bread on the remaining days. Usually the cleansing will involve DetoX but I intend to experiment with other cleansing regimens.
Why not simply exercise more and eat less?
I consider exercise an important as a cleansing activity and for maintaining a balanced weight. I will do light exercise every day. For me, exercising to lose weight doesn't work. Eating less is easier said than done and is the reason I intend to cleanse 2 or 3 days each week. DetoX slashes my appetite.

Kick start weight loss

Derrick ordered online and was kind enough to leave the following comment:

I used this product before a long time ago. I now need a boost to help me kick start my weight loss again. Thank you

Derrick, NY

She lost 20 pounds and a double chin

I don't usually send in updates but was moved to send over an email to commend you on an awesome product you've made available to the public. Since using your product in June (this year), I've lost a total of almost 20lbs & counting!!! My wedding & engagement ring was getting to the point where they were getting too tight for me to wear anymore. I was up to a size 12 in pants (I dreaded how my summer clothes that I bought last year would look on me)!!! Now, I'm getting in clothes I wasn't able to even slide my thighs into early Spring.
That's a blessing, indeed!!! My face has lost a great deal of weight, where people can actually see how nicely I'm losing (it used to be round and I was starting to get a double chin for heavens sake). My waist line has me continuously proudly checking in amazement at the shrinkage.
Needless to say, I'm beginning to feel like my attractive self again.
I'm a 32 years old female and feeling great at my shrinking figure.

Again, I thank you for such a wonderful product!!!

Be Blessed!
Maranda J, NY

Cote lost 35 pounds in 30 days

My Story
"I first used DetoX in 1997. I lost 35 lbs in 30 days with no hunger. It was amazing. My skin improved, I slept better at night, and had energy in the day. I instantly developed better eating habits. I kept the weight off for 2 ½ years until I sprained an ankle. During my recovery I went back to my old eating habits and gained again. Recently, I DetoXed for 10 days and lost 17 lbs. In the 10 days I went from 188 lbs-175 lbs and in the next few days when I weighed again, the scale read 171lbs. I'm excited all over again."
Cote Lind, IL

Questions from Ireland

I would like to know how the product is used; If there are any side affects; For how long the product has been in the market; Whether it is safe for a breastfeeding mother; How long delivery will take and cost (to Ireland); If there are any guaranties to really help in loosing weight;

Our product is traditionally used during a juice fast. Each pack makes a quart (4 cups) of tea. You drink 1/2 cup of tea twice per day (morning and evening) and honey lemonade all day (we give you a recipe for the lemonade). If you get hungry (most people are not hungry) we suggest eating fruit.
Some people experience cramping on their initial use. Nausea is sometimes a problem. They are sometimes called cleansing reactions and usually do not repeat after the first use.
We have sold DetoX (and only DetoX) continuously since 1992
Breastfeeding mothers should not use DetoX
About 1 week to Ireland. No additional charge.
We only guarantee satisfaction.
Thanks for your questions

Am I a good candidate for DetoX?

Hello: I am a post menopausal woman of 54. I am 5'4" tall, and presently weigh 125 lbs. Ideally, I would like to lose 8-10 pounds.

Would I be a good candidate for your DetoX program? Can you please email me any information suitable for my particular needs?

Thank you in advance for your kind response.

Patricia,from CA

Dear Patircia
We are of the opinion that everyone is a good candidate for cleansing and people who cleanse lose weight without trying. The first time I used DetoX I lost 15 pounds in 7 days and my experience is not unusual.
Buddy

Natasha lost 34 pounds

From Alva
Natasha Watson, Phoenix AZ lost over 34 lbs. in the less than a month. she purchased 2 cases -8 packs. Natasha reports that she feels great, and the whole cleansing experience revived her. People have been asking what she has been doing and she referred them to us. Natasha was wearing a size 14/16 now she is in a solid size 8. Natasha said she feels good about herself and she feels wonderful she feels really blessed to have discovered detox. her phone number is 602.299.7788. She will refer folks to our website for her testimony.

Safety, weight loss, exercise, fat reduction

Mr Kemp asked:
I just ordered a case of detox today,Is it safe to use detox for more than 30 days? I would like to loose 30 pounds in 4 months. Can i exercise while i use detox? Will detox reduce fat?

Buddy answered:
detoX is a fast and few people fast for 30 days in a row. I only know of one person who went 30 days right from the start and she did not have any problems. The longest I've used Detox is 11 days and I found it quite comfortable. My first use was for 7 days, I stopped for a week, did 5 days, stopped for another week, and did 9 days. At the conclusion of that 5 week period, I was down 42 pounds.
You can exercise while using DetoX. Pay attention to how you feel.
Fat reduction is almost a universal experience.
Each person has to decide what is safe use for them.
Buddy

6 pounds in 2 days

From Alva:
M Reid is ordering her 2nd pack. She says:
From her last pack; says she lost 6 lbs in 2 days and her mom used the rest of the pack. She is in the Military and wants to loose 5 more lbs.

10 lbs in 1 week

From TC
Comments I don't have a referral source,however,this is my second order.I saw the advertisement in Essence magazine.I think your product is wonderful! I lost 10lbs. in one week!

A nursing mom

Hello. I am interested in using this product because I desperately want to lose weight. I am actively nursing my baby and she does not drink from a bottle at all. Can I use this product? What do you recommend?

from Buddy
Wait until you've finished nursing. You can get a head start by drinking water, including lots of fruit and veggies in your diet and eliminating processed food. When it comes time to DetoX (after nursing) you will be amazed at the results.

Thank you for the input and advice. I will definitely keep the product in mind. Realistically I won't be done with nursing for another few months so by the grace of God my scale will have budged by then! Thanks.

Days 6, 7, & 8

On day 6 (weight 224 lbs) I traveled to Chicago and decided to suspend the fast for a few days. On Day 7 (224 lbs) I made a mistake by eating cooked food too quickly (including meat). It is now day 8 (no BMs, 225 lbs) and today I've had 2 salads and some sauteed veggies. I need to drink more water. Short term goal is to lose weight in between periods of DetoX.

Day 5

Another day when I didn't get around to the first 1/2 cup of DetoX. Managed to get through the day on lemonade and chamomile tea with some raw carrots around 8pm. 3 BM's which were less mucous but I attribute that to eating the fruit on Day 4. Weight 224.

Being fat costs money

A December 2, 2006 New York Times article contends that being overweight costs many thousands of dollars over one's lifetime. the gist of the article is contained in the following quote:

"Heavy people do not spend more than normal-size people on food, but their life insurance premiums are two to four times as large. They can expect higher medical expenses, and they tend to make less money and accumulate less wealth in their shortened lifetimes. They can have a harder time being hired, and then a harder time winning plum assignments and promotions."

Particularly interesting was the fact that researchers know how much weight you gain from supersizing a meal at a certain fast food outlet.

The article provided a great site for checking your BMI (body mass index).