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Kick-start your bikini body in a (long) weekend with our energizing, bloat-busting detox

Nothing beats a healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise when it comes to weight loss, but if you’ve got a deadline to meet, a super-quick body blitz is in order. Whether you’re feeling a bit sluggish or want to kick-start weight loss in time for your hols, our three-day detox is the ticket to feeling lighter and more energized, with clearer skin and increased mental clarity, by the time the alarm clock sounds on Monday morning! What’s not to like?

Slim in 3 days

Smooth sailing

When it comes to keeping flab at bay, good digestion is key. Your body is naturally primed for digestion, but sometimes it needs a helping hand. Stubborn weight gain, bloating, headaches and low energy are all signs your digestive system may not be doing its job as well as it food, separating nutrients from waste and eliminating leftovers via your bowel. Gulping down food quickly, making poor choices and overdoing the alcohol can put a strain on digestion, making it harder for your body to get the goodies it needs.

Start the morning with a glass of warm water and dash of fresh lemon or lime juice to supercharge your digestion.

This is where our three-day juice detox can help, as it offers fabulous fat-loss gains safely and quickly. Results vary from person to person, but you can expect to lose around four dollars on the diet. Skipping solids in favor of a short-term liquid diet can help reduce the digestive burden, flooding your body with easily accessible nutrients. In juices and smoothies, nutrients are available in a pre-digested form. This means your body can cut out the long breakdown process and shuttle the goodness directly into your cells. ‘When you detox you free up digestive energy and allow the body the time to repair tissues and process toxins stored in the liver and the body’s fat cells’, explains Geeta Sidhy-Robb, nutritionist and founder of Nosh Detox. Juicing is also a great way to break bad habits and start on the path to vitality.

The results

Let’s be honest, putting your body through a detox can have unpleasant short-term side effects. These can include fatigue, headaches and sensitivity to cold. But, stick with it, and by day three your energy levels should rise, your focus should sharpen and your tummy should be flatter. In the first 48 hours on the detox, your body will convert glycogen in the liver into glucose for energy. After this has been used up it will rely on fat stores for fuel. ‘As you get further into the juice detox, your desire to eat should subside and, in the latter half, your body will be working at its peak’, explains Geeta. Three days later your gut will be better equipped to handle food, and your liver will be primed to cope with daily pressures. ‘Detoxing helps to heal the gut lining and allows your soft tissues to absorb nutrients more efficiently in future’, says Geeta. ‘It also reduces the need for vices like sugar and coffee’.

Want in? Give your body a wake-up call with Geeta’s simple three-day detox.

The rules

1. Start the morning with a glass of warm water and dash of fresh lemon or lime juice to supercharge your digestion.

2. Sip water between your juices to make sure your body flushes out toxins effectively.

3. Starting from the soles of your feet, exfoliate your body using upward sweeping movements towards the heart. Do this before your morning shower, using a body brush.

4. Cut out alcohol and caffeinated drinks one week before you do the detox.

5. If you feel too hungry on the detox, increase your intake from four juices to five, adding an extra Glowy You smoothie.

‘Your desire to eat will subside and in the latter half your body will be working at its peak’

At a glance

What can I expect from the three-day detox?

You can expect to lose around 1lb, and experience less bloating, more energy and glowing skin.

Can I exercise while detoxing?

Gentle exercise such as walking, yoga or Plates can be beneficial, but it’s best to avoid high-intensity workouts.

What should I be aware of?

This diet is not suitable for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you’re taking medication you should consult your GP before starting the detox.

‘Your body is primed for digestion, but sometimes it needs a helping hand’