Lemonade Diet
The fasting diet the stars are drinking up.
BACKGROUND
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The Master Cleanser Diet, also known as The Lemonade Diet, is a fasting plan that will shed pounds quickly. The diet was created by Stanley Burroughs more than 50 years ago. Burroughs, a proponent of varying alternative health remedies, had no medical or nutritional training.
The Lemonade Diet claims that its fasting technique rids the body of toxins that are induced by bad diet, lack of exercise and "negative mental attitudes." But where does the lemonade come into play? Well, that's all your going to ingest for 7-10 days. The magic elixir, purported to have been used by celebrities like Beyonce, Denzel Washington and Robin Quivers (of the Howard Stern Show) has grown in popularity, evidenced by the user video diaries that can be found on sites like YouTube.
PRO
- Fast weight loss, although there are no scientifically proven benefits to the Lemonade Diet, but that's obviously going to happen when you starve yourself
CON
- There is no medical evidence that cleansing diets work to rid the body of toxins
- It's a short-term solution to something that needs to be a lifetime change
- The Lemonade Diet, like all extended fasts, can have adverse effects on your organ function and metabolism.
Diet and Nutrition
The Lemonade Diet has fasters drink anywhere from 6 to 12 glasses of lemonade daily. The maple syrup diet recipe for the concoction is as follows:
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice or lime juice
- 2 Tbsp. real maple syrup
- 1/10 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 8 oz. water
EXERCISE
Exercise is not addressed on The Lemonade Diet. And how could you properly exercise when you are fasting on a liquid diet?
CONCLUSION
Fasting, or "cleansing" diets, are fantastic bait for people looking for a quick fix to their weight woes. It's why celebrities are drawn to it. Maybe any possible health risks are okay for them, since they can write it off as a danger they take on for their career. But for the rest of us who should be thinking about a lifetime solution, look for something you can live with forever.
Common Misspellings
lemonaide diet, lemon diet, limon diet, lemonade deit
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User Feedback
(Page 15 of 17, 336 total comments)Emily Cox
I tried the 4 day cleanse using Simply Slender Lemonmade Diet. I do not feel like I was starving myself and have experienced all the claims made by a "cleansing" diet. I have so much more energy, my skin looks more radiant, no bloated feeling and just an overall feeling of well being. I recommend . . Emily
posted Nov 12th, 2008 1:39 pmKARMISHA
I TRIED THIS DIET AND I TELL YOU IT DOES WORK. AT FIRST I THOUGHT TO MYSELF ANOTHER FAD DIET. YOUR NOT HUNGRY AND YOU ARE FULL OF ENERGY. I LOST 12 LBS IN 10 DAYS. WHEN I FIRST STARTED I EVEN TOOK PICTURES TO TRACK MY PROGRESS.
posted Nov 11th, 2008 10:02 ammeme
I will start the process tomorrow. I am not sure what to expect. I want a jump start on eating healthier. I will post my process.
posted Nov 8th, 2008 4:37 pmAnna
I did the diet for 4 days and over the course (plus the days after) lost 7 pounds. (i'm 5'6" and now 140lbs). I feel that besides the weight loss and added energy, it has taught me discipline in being able to say "no" to foods i couldn't refuse in the past (I have a terrible sweet tooth.)
posted Oct 30th, 2008 2:35 amI don't suggest doing it for too long, but if you are healthy, a few days of the diet will do u good. :)
Michelle
Made me fatter
posted Oct 28th, 2008 11:50 amcoco
started today.
posted Oct 26th, 2008 7:16 amhorrible taste, but motivated. the lemonade is somewhat ok... but the water in the morning!!!! with the salt! I can barrely chunk that down my throat for one day.... i hope ill be able to do it 10 more times....
still havent gone to the bathroom...
found maple syrup in europ! WOOHOO! but dont know if its b... hopefully doesnt matter???
and if i really cant make it with the water in the morning can i do tea instead?
thanx
good luck ;0) im sure motivated when i saw the comment that she went from 130 to 118, cause im 130 and my goal is 120 :0)
coc
can i substitute it with honey? will i still lose 2 kg in 11 days? we dont have maple syrup or any other substitutes they reccomend here in europe.... :0( so will i still lose the weight with honey?
posted Oct 25th, 2008 3:23 pmcoco
hej u guys! i live in europe. i am 58 kg and i want to lose weight in the next few days to go on my trip all refreshed :0) i want to be 55kg like before! i have 11 days left. however here in europe we dont have maple syrup (i know, i loved it in the u.s.) but can i substitute it with honey? will i still lose the weight? please answer quick, i need to start it tomorrow! i know of all the other substitutions but we dont have them here. only honey. please answer, and good luck to u guys doing it! thanx
posted Oct 25th, 2008 3:19 pmRobby
I'm on my 10th day and so far so good !!!
posted Oct 23rd, 2008 8:20 amMy opinion only;
Step 1 is to get past the 2nd day-craving food and a staving.
Step 2 is by about day 5-6 it becomes more of a routine. Still get hungry but since you're well into it it's much easier to stick it out.
Step 3 is waiting for your tongue to go back to "pink"-I'm told this is the indicator that your body has been "cleansed" I'm sure a few extra days won't hurt.
Step 4 is to come off the diet "As explained" follow the directions and don't shock your body.
Step 5 is to eat healthier, I'm not giving up my pleasures but will definitely watch what I'm eating-Remember to enjoy life but be smart.
Step 5 is to do this probably once a year-when is TBD spring or fall.
On day 10 my tongue is almost pink; I've lost 8lbs, 1.5" off my waist, 2.5" off my stomach and 2" off my chest-all looking and feeling better. I'm 5'9" and started at 165lbs
teine
this works..No joke..I lost mad weight, and I felt great..This is the best cleanse. I am planning to do go a month..I want to lose more!!!!!!!
posted Oct 22nd, 2008 6:20 pmkayla
I hate it!
posted Oct 19th, 2008 6:40 amcarla
today is my second day and all is well so far I have been going to the restroom very often.. bm's and urinating far to much..I want to eat really bad but im hanging in there...
posted Oct 17th, 2008 7:37 amASIA
WELL TOMORROW WILL BE MY FIRST DAY STARTING THIS CLEANSING AND IM EXCITED I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN BI MY WHOLE LIFE SOME PPL WILL SAY IM THICK I FEEL IM HUGE SO WISH MY LUCK
posted Oct 16th, 2008 7:03 pmSunshine
First and foremost, this is not a diet. This is a cleansing fast only. This cleanse is designed to rid your body of toxins, purify your bloodstream, and give your digestive system a rest. Nothing more, nothing less. Weight loss is just a perk. Now after the cleanse you aren't suppose to go back and continue your bad health habits, because if you do your weight will return just as fast as you lost it. So be prepared to live a healthy lifestyle after you complete the cleanse. I read that some people believe this cleanse to be nothing but a starvation diet, but if you were to add up the calories in the lemons and maple syrup then you will find yourself with the typical caloric intake of a regular diet -- 1200 calories a day. Please be assured that you are getting all the essential nutrients your body needs to thrive. If you want to read a condensed version of 'The Master Cleanse', then google -master cleanse pdf...
posted Oct 16th, 2008 4:09 pmron criswell
on my second day and have not used the bathroom once dont understand why? especially with all the horror stories i heard.
posted Oct 14th, 2008 2:07 pmteine
This will be my second time using the Master Cleanser. All I can say is that is works!! I lost 30 lbs in 14 days. I had so much energy, and was not hungry at all . This works only for those who are determine to lose the weight. I am so happy with results
posted Oct 13th, 2008 4:47 pmTora
hi Sally, \\n\\nThis is my second time doing this cleanse. I started again today. Everyone's body reacts differently, I do the sea salt flush in the morning and it works within 5 mins. I give myself at least 45 mins to complete that process. throughout the day, I tend to have to use the restroom a little more from all the liquids. The backend works normally takes place in the morning and at night. I hope that that helps.
posted Oct 7th, 2008 1:11 pmSally
Hi, just wondering if anyone can answer a question for me, i have tried going on internet websites but to no avail. I am thinking about going on the master cleanse but im just worried, i have heard that all the toxins will be coming out of the body, but when does this happen? In the morning or do you go throughout the day? I work full time and dont feel comfortable goin to the loo at work. So if i drink the salt water flush do you go straight after that or at night? Can someone please shed any light on the subject? Please email me or respond to this question. Thanks.
posted Oct 7th, 2008 1:17 amCherie
Hello everyone! There is a lot of controversy with this cleanse but that is one thing people need to remember...it is a CLEANSE not a diet. After doing lots of research last year i tried this cleanse in Jul of 2007. I was amazed at the energy level that I had. After working 9 hours a day in an extremely hot chemical plant in FL in the heart of the summer I still had energy to go to the gym after work. I went from 217lbs to 195lbs in 10 days...Ok well 9 days cuz on the tenth day I just missed eating something solid so I stopped...I had no cravings for anything unhealthy when I got off the diet...Ate a lot of veggies and chicken...I felt great...The guys at work were concerned with me going ont he diet but afterwards told me the noticed a glow about me. The only thing I didn't like about the lemonade was the pepper...To solve this I would make a gallon of the lemonade without the pepper and then pour 8 oz glasses of it throughout the day and add the pepper then...If I drank it cold and right away it didn't bother me...I also did not use the full amount of maple syrup only about half as it was too sweet for my taste...I'd love to do this cleanse again but right now I'm in iraq so it makes it difficult to get the lemons and the maple syrup...I will do this again though when I go back home...I think it's a wise thing to do especially after the holidays or anytime you start eating unhealthy...It's amazing what still comes out of your body after 10 days with no solid foods...Oh and I did the tea every night but because of my long drive to work I only did the salt water on the weekends...Good luck to anyone who is gonna try...You will feel great...Remember it's all a mind thing!!!
posted Sep 24th, 2008 8:45 amsam
Hello! Sorry guys that it took me a little while to post my update on this master cleanse. Well, my husband was pretty happy to see me when he got back. He says that he feels like he has a new wife( in a good way!!!) I am happy with the result as well. From 130.8 to 118 in 10 days. After I started eating I gained back 3 lbs. which i know this will happen. I also started going back to the gym so I know that I will start shedding body fat and be fit. I will do this master cleanse 2x a year. After you do this cleanse start to choose food that are healthy rather than eating junk foods. Good luck with you all.
posted Sep 15th, 2008 5:07 pm