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Many people embark on a juice cleans thinking it will be the answer to all their weight problems: “I’ll drink nothing but juice for a few days, which is packed with nutrients, and it will help me lose weight, while still filling me up, and then I will have a great head start on my weight loss plan.”

The reality is, that while all these things can be true, it’s not necessarily so, and if done wrong, a juice cleanse may not yield the results you are after.

Here’s what you need to remember when it comes to carrying out a juice fast so you can make sure you have success:

Having a healthy immune system is a key player in helping you lose weight. It’s the preventative medicine cabinet, doctor and nurse of your body all in one, and when it is not in tip top shape, your body will devote its resources to repairing it, not helping you lose weight.

Adopt these 4 healthy lifestyle behaviours to keep your immune system in check so you can devote your time and energy to working on that bikini body and staying in shape!

We all know how hard it can be to tame that sweet tooth when you are trying to lose weight and cut back on your sugar intake. And while reducing your sugar is important for your overall health and a key player in helping you on your weight loss journey, depriving yourself of sweets when that is what you are craving will only lead you to eventually binge on all the bad treats you are trying to eliminate. Instead, when you have a craving for something sweet, choose one of these healthy alternatives that will be satisfying and delicious, but not hurt your weight loss progress.