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Originally Posted by Cerise  Exactly! You aren't starving. Starvation is going without ANY FOOD or WATER. Lemons, cayenne pepper, pure maple syrup may not be the solid food you want but it is food. 7-10 days on this cleanse will not kill you. If you haven't tried it you can not be a judge about it. |
I haven't tried crack cocaine either...should people not pass judgement on that either? There are lots of things that technically "won't kill you," but that doesn't mean they should be done.
I guess it's just a difference of opinion on how 'starvation' is interpretted. To me, spices, water and a few tbsps of syrup is not "food" or an adequate form of nutrition. But, if convincing yourself that it is helps you justifiy not eating anything for a week for the sake of being "healthier" then knock yourself out.
Bottom line is, you're not eating for long periods of time and taking laxatives for the sake of losing weight and 'ridding your body of toxins,' of course. (Because who's going to openly promote behavior typical of severe eating disorders?) Your body needs proper nutrition and excercise DAILY. Truth be told, I actually find it the whole thing and the fact that it's openly discussed here and elsewhere very disturbing. I was a bit diturbed when I saw Beyonce boasting about it on Oprah, "Yeah kids, I dropped 20 lbs quick by not eating anything and just drinking lemonaide for a few weeks...run on out and try it."
But, that's just my opinion.