As summer quickly approaches, it is about time for you to start considering getting out those old running shows and workout shorts. Even if you are not planning a huge vacation where you have to look like a bikini model, it is important to get you back to your healthy weight. The best way to do this is to obviously eat right and exercise. But what about all these detox plans that we see online that promise 10-15 pounds in only a few weeks?

Let me give you my two cents on the matter. Detoxifying your system is a great way to start with a clean slate and can really help you get in the right mindset and kickstart your workout regimen. What I don’t believe, however, is that an acai berry capsule is going to “shed and shred”.

Here is what you need to know about detox systems. Most are designed to treat the colon and digestive tract and eliminate the stored toxins that are locked somewhere deep within your body where they can’t be easily expelled without help.

Others my treat kidney and liver, improving their functions to rid these vital organs of toxins stored there.

All this is great and I recommend you do it once or twice per year just to keep your systems functioning at tip top shape.

Here’s the catch, though: you may feel like you have the flu when you detox and it is unlikely that you will actually lose any weight whatsoever.

So, long story short, before you spend any cash on a state of the art detox pill, powder or 21 day full body cleanse, know what you are getting into. It requires dedication to stick to these programs and most likely won’t cut any weight.