Weight Loss and Toxin Elimination

Jaclin Leontiev
Jun 30
2 min read

Updated: Jul 3

Weight loss begins with cleansing the body

Losing weight is not just about willpower or counting calories. The human body is built for survival, and when it detects an overload of toxins, it stores them in fat cells to keep them away from vital organs. This is a protective mechanism. As long as these toxins remain in the body, it will tend to retain — or even create — fat tissue. The first step toward lasting change is therefore not to "burn" fat, but to allow the body to eliminate its internal waste. In other words, healthy weight loss starts with a detoxification process.

A body that eliminates well is a body that finds balance

The body has several systems dedicated to waste elimination: the liver, kidneys, intestines, lungs, skin, and lymphatic system. Each plays a complementary role. The liver filters the blood, the kidneys purify bodily fluids, the intestines expel waste, the lungs release certain gases, the skin eliminates through sweat, and the lymph carries toxins out of the tissues. When these systems become overloaded, their functions slow down, which can harm overall health and hinder weight loss. Caring for these organs — by reducing exposure to toxins, staying physically active, and honoring the body’s needs — helps restore natural balance.

Fasting and Self-Cleansing: An Innate Mechanism

When the body is not constantly busy digesting, it activates a natural cleansing process called autophagy. This is a form of self-repair, where the body eliminates worn-out cells, internal waste, and harmful microorganisms. This innate ability, present in all humans, is especially triggered during digestive rest.

Autophagy is a powerful tool to strengthen the immune system, restore energy, and improve weight regulation.

Supporting this process doesn’t require extreme practices — it can be encouraged simply by cutting back on snacking, allowing longer breaks between meals, and adopting an eating rhythm that aligns more closely with our natural biology.

Metabolism: Much More Than a Fat-Burning Machine

Metabolism is often reduced to a simple “calorie-burning speed,” but in reality, it encompasses all the vital processes that sustain our energy, mood, digestion, sleep, and focus. A slow or disrupted metabolism is often a sign of a deeper imbalance — such as chronic fatigue, cravings, insomnia, or lack of motivation. It’s not a matter of willpower, but of inner alignment. When the body receives the right signals — quality sleep, regular movement, natural light exposure, and managed stress — it naturally regains its ability to tap into energy reserves and function more smoothly.

A Holistic Return to Balance

Sustainable transformation comes from returning to a lifestyle aligned with the natural laws of the body. Rather than attacking symptoms (such as weight), it is more effective to support the deeper causes of imbalance. This involves reconnecting with one’s sensations, rediscovering a more natural rhythm, creating a healthy environment, and cultivating habits that truly nourish well-being: quality sleep, stress management, conscious breathing, gentle yet regular movement, digital detox, and grounding in nature.

This is not a quick fix, but the only path to genuine vitality and a peaceful relationship with one’s body.

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