5LBs in 5 Days: The Juice Detox Diet

First I'd just like to say the previous reviewer obviously has no experience with detoxes. Those are all symptoms of detoxing and no one ever said detoxing was fun. My guess would be that that person was quite "junked" up from poor food choices and lifestyle habits as most American's. I have done the 7 day detox and just finished the 5 day. I like them both but I will say there are advantages to the 5 day not going into the weekend. I didn't use any of the SOS's (specific foods you can eat if you think you're starving) but was also glad the opportunity was there. My husband did use them daily - it was his first detox and he said he would do it again. A friend of mine also did it (she's new to juicing) and she used a few SOS's and when all was said in done she said she'd like to periodically do them to keep her body running efficiently. The thing with any detox is that you have to sail through the storm to get to clear skies and sunshine. Although days 1-3 are generally the worst (all three of us "suffered" with irritability and psychological hunger, exhaustion and a few headaches) day 4 dawns and you'll feel terrific (we all had a renewed sense of energy and felt really great/squeaky clean!). That almost made me want to juice the weekend - just because I was feeling so good by that point I didn't want it to end a day later. I lost 5 lbs, hubby lost 5 lbs and of course you're not going to keep it all off but it is possible to keep most of it off if you continue juicing and eating healthy foods. For those who have a lot of weight to loose I think loosing that much weight in such a short time is a great motivator especially if you can keep on with the 5/2/5 plan (Juice 5 days, eat 2, juice 5) but the key is to keep going with it. In other words you can't go back to your cheeseburger or nachos and think you're going to maintain the 5 lb weight loss. The most important thing to remember though is that this is a DETOX , an extremely nourishing one at that, which can very well become a lifestyle (incorporating more juices into your daily routine - not straight juicing) and the point of a detox is to give your organs a break and release toxins from your body. The weight loss is a perk. I'm looking forward to the rest of Jason's book in the fall!

I first bought the iPad app that accompanies this book. The videos Jason has on there are super inspiring. At first I wondered why on earth Jason was so hyperactive (in a good way, passionate and excited) in his videos. Anyway they inspired me to buy this book on Kindle and I started the program immediately. Now I know why Jason is so hyperactive because I feel the same!! This program has made me feel, no joke, the best I've ever felt in my life. Im 32 and have been fit and healthy (or so I thought) until I was 29 and STILL those 29 years of health feel nowhere near as good as I feel now. My wife keeps jokingly telling me to be quiet as I'm talking non-stop about how good I feel! It makes me wonder why people in general feel so bad and low when there is such a simple solution which is outlined perfectly in this book, with mind bogglingly tasty recipes. On day 1 I was craving a burger, now I'm craving my dinner Juice! I know most people won't try these kind of things but I promise you, give it a couple of days of dedication and you will not regret it at all. Best thing I've ever done.

I have been living a balanced lifestyle that includes green smoothies, fresh juices along with plant-based meals and sustainably local-raised meat so much of the information is reinforcement. Due to extensive international and domestic travel over a period of six months and eating what was available, I decided to embark upon an internal cleanse. I followed Joe Cross's 5-Day Juice Reboot in January followed by a 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, but decided to revisit the Juice Cleanse because my body responded more favorably to the abundant energy as well as the nutrient super-burst that the juice supplied me. Consequently, I decided to try a different juice plan this time around and was introduced to Jason Vale through a Podcast I was listening to on Juicing Radio. It was there that I first learned about the app. In reviewing the book, i found it to be well-written, but some of the information overlapped and appeared redundant compared to the app which was very interactive including daily videos as well as text. It was clear, concise, and straight to the point which appealed to me! Happy Juicing!

I have been a juicer for over 20 years and have eaten mostlyraw vegan foods for the last 8. This is my first juice detox ironically and I have to say that the book is well thought out, easy and quick to read and oh so useful. Not only are his juices well balanced, they taste great. The book supports you on all levels. I will keep this book and the juices will be part of my weekly routine. I have shyed away from fruit juices in the past but now see that I can incorporate these into delicious and nutritious juice combinations that even my kids drink with little complaint.

The reason I picked this book was because I simply don't eat enough fruit or vegetables. I am a ridiculous meat eater, the type that needs meat for every meal and no space for anything else (so I thought). I am also a sports addict but wanting more energy each day from what I eat, but was not cutting it as often I felt tired. With bad nutrition, low energy level and fat which was resting around my waist for god knows how many years. I came across 5lbs in 5 Days after looking through lots of different books. I just purchased the book and went for it. Everyone around suddenly became experts at nutrition, knocking the book down left right and centre. 'You need your fibre', 'don't believe it will work' and 'I think you are wasting your money'. Well after the five day programme, I learnt; to enjoy eating the right foods, improved energy, goodbye stubborn fat around my waist and I am excited to go for another 5 days soon.

Participating in this particular 5 day challenge brought some very good results in my weight loss and blood sugar readings. Very impressed with all the recipes and information as well. Jason has the heart of a teacher and lives what he teaches. Helpful and easy reading.

This is book is full of good advice and many recipies. I found it hard to follow. I am busy and money is always an issue. It has a long list of ingredients, some hard to find in my area. All adds up at the end. Also, every meal requires a different juice, I never seemed to catch up. At the end, I lost a couple of pounds, same that I will do in any juice diet. I can see this books value but it was not for me.

Tried it. Some of the recipes are great, others not as enjoyable. However, I'll admit that I did NOT buy a juicer as Jason Vale recommends. He says if you try to use a blender, you'll end up not doing it, so I guess I might be proof of that. Did lose several pounds in the couple of days I stayed on it, and I've kept them off, so that's good. And buying the ingredients for 5 days worth probably costs a lot less than what you'd typically spend for groceries for the same time period. You'll definitely feel like you're eating a healthier diet!

I really enjoyed trying the different recipes (although some I didn't like at all) and was delighted at the end of the 5 days I had indeed lost 5 lbs and felt so much more alive too. I am WFPB (whole food plant based) and this fitted well into my healthy living plan.

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This is a great book and very useful !!!! I really enjoy trying all these excellent smoothy !! I suggest it for all ages !!!!

Wieder ein witziges, informatives Buch von Jason Vale. Die Rezepte sind sehr lecker und einfach zuzubereiten. Einziges Manko im Vergleich zum Vorgänger, "7lbs in 7days" ist, dass der Wallplanner nicht mehr inkludiert ist. (Kleiner Tip: Ich habe gleich am ersten Tag den ganzen Spinat entsaftet und eingefroren. Pro Portion im Buch gebe ich 3-4 Spinat-Eiswürfel aus dem Tiefkühlfach in den Mixer dazu.)

I like things which are achievable, and don't require an immediate all-or-nothing commitment. Of course Jason Vale is hoping to inspire you to make permanent life changes, but this is doable by anyone who wants to re-boot. I did this in January and I was not looking for any weightloss, but rather to get more energy to jump-start the year, as I had been feeling increasingly lethargic and unmotivated, and suffering sleepless nights and horrible hot sweats. The writing style isn't everyone's cup of tea - but it is very Jason Vale - brimming with energy, enthusism and humour. If you need to be inspired and motivated to do a detox (and let's face it, who doesn't?) Jason's your man. You really need to read this book cover to cover before you embark on the detox. It's the cornerstone of your planning for your detox. If you don't prepare, and plan, you won't succeed. The book covers the benefits of juicing. It includes extensive testimonials. A 5 day plan, with 2 juices to be taken twice each day (the first and last of the day could really be described as smoothies). You get the benefits of particular ingredients explained to you (useful for keeping you going if you hate the taste of anything). You get a complete shopping list - you need an empty fridge to accommodate it all in one go, unless you have a huge fridge and/or nobody else to cater for during the 5 days. You get 10 juice recipes for the week, as well as a ginger shot (not to everyone's taste, particularly if you really hate ginger). There are SOS extra snacks if you can't cope with the hunger pangs - which will help you to maintain your willpower and motivation. You get a suggested exercise program, which will help you maximise the weight loss you can expect, if that's your goal. You will be only consuming the juices during the detox, and water, and caffeine free teas, and there is plenty of variety. That advice to "eat the rainbow" to get your nutrients? It's here in juice form! One top tip - taper down your caffeine intake for approximately 10 days before doing the detox or you will have hellacious headaches caused by caffeine withdrawal (not fun when combined with feeling hungry on the first couple of days). Another top tip - get the best quality juicer you can afford (if you don't have one already), and particularly make sure it's easy to use and easy to clean. If you don't want to invest until you see if juicing is for you, you can send off for the juices ready-prepared and delivered to you. It's obviously cheaper to juice yourself - and don't forget when you look at the amount of money you are spending on fresh fruit and vegetables, that's all you're eating, so you're saving the cost of everything else you would normally buy (only true if you are not catering for others who are not on the detox, admittedly). So - I didn't weigh myself or measure myself, as I had no goal of losing weight, though I dare say I actually did. What I did achieve was, for me, astounding. Better, deeper sleep. No hot flushes / hot sweats, at all. More energy, and after day 2 no more hunger pangs. No craving for sweet things (can't say the same for savoury things). Any cravings were easily controlled by the reminder that it's only 5 days. Since doing the detox: I've kept up with the juicing - I regularly make a breakfast green smoothie. I've stayed caffeine-free (it's saving me a fortune at well-known coffee retailers on the high street). I'm incorporating more exercise in my daily life. I'm keeping focused on eating healthily, but not beating myself up for the odd cheeky bar of chocolate. Whether you are looking to lose weight or simply to re-boot your health, this 5 day regime is highly recommended. The only danger is that it could lead you to make longer-term changes to your lifestyle, to continue reaping the benefits of juicing.