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Lemonade Diet
The lemonade diet is a detoxification program written by the late Stanley Burroughs. The diet – called the “The Master Cleanser” was written in the 1940s and continues to be popular to this day. The current version was published in 1976 and is simply a 50 page booklet outlining the diet.
The Master Cleanser
This dietary regime is strictly a cleansing diet. Weight loss will occur, but it is not to be equated with fat loss. Much of the weight that is lost will be from fluid and water retention. Indeed, the book states that at least 1/2 the weight will come back on after completing the diet. Many people incorrectly use this for fast weight loss. This is not what the diet is intended for.
Detox diets such as the lemonade diet are not for the faint-hearted. They are difficult to follow – typically because we are so addicted to food. People experience varying degrees of success as their body begins to flush itself of toxins – but the first few days are hardest. Some only use the lemonade diet for 4-5 days, while others take it out to 2 weeks.
People report an enormous number of health benefits – relief of arthritic symptoms, infections, pain, gout, and many more.
A typical herbal detox will do the following:
- Dissolves and eliminates toxins that have formed in any part of the body
- Cleanse kidneys and digestive system
- Purifies the glands and cells
- Eliminate waste and hardened material in joints and muscles
- Relieves pressure and irritation in nerves, arteries and blood vessels
Lemonade Diet Sample
- 60 oz spring water per day (spread over 6 10 oz glasses)
- 12 tablespoons Organic Grade B Maple Syrup (or 2 tbsp. per glass)
- 12 tablespoons freshly squeezed organic lemon juice (or 2 tbsp. per glass)
- a little over half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper (or 1/10 tsp. per glass) or to taste
The only other foods consumed is a laxative tea (“Smooth Move”) twice a day, and a saline (sea salt) wash. The laxative may be required due to the lack of fiber in the diet that may lead to constipation.
Breaking the Fast
This must be done gently, by easing your way back into solid food. Vegetable soup is a good starter, and fruits and vegetables shouldn’t be started until the second day out of the juice fast.
Before doing the lemonade diet, Stanley Burroughs book (see below) is a must-read.
Try some of these light recipes when coming off the program.
See Also
The Master Cleanser – by Stanley Burroughs.
I’m on the 7th day of the cleanse. will do for 10. this really should not be confused as a diet. its a means of detoxification… realize that a lot of the weight ur losing is water weight. the first 3 days are difficult, but I find if u exercise regularly, it helps. also this is a good way to align ur chakras. use it as a means to get ur spiritual self together
i am very excited to to start this diet and i plan to stay on this diet for 2 weeks and look like a new person
I started the cleanse today. The salt water flush was horrible. Funny, I havent eliminated yet. I have been drinking the lemonade and really dislike the cayenne pepper. I have fear about taking the tea tonite and what kind of wakeup call tomorrow!
I am starting tomorrow and will let you all know, my goal is to lose 20 pounds in 30 days
I am going to start the lemonade diet 2morrow. I am really afraid becuase I love to eat. Someone who has been on it for awhile can you please write about how you did it as far as when you drank it for breakfast, snack . . . I would really appreciate it. I need to lose the weight from my twins!!!
I am starting the diet in the morning and I will repost to let people know how it goes. I currently weigh 173 and exercise regularly. I plan to increase the amount of days I work out a week and walk to work and class instead of taking the bus and a taxi.
I am starting the master cleanse diet tommorrow and Im so excited I can hadle this this not even a challenge Im going on it for 20 day but the only thing Im scared about are the first 3 days most people say they are really really bad are they?
I am at the end of day 5. I am not hungry and I feel good. Cravings and hunger are gone, although I still just “want” to eat at times.
lose weight not loose weight…learn spelling first please…then diet…
Today is my first day as well. It tastes much better than I thought, and yes I am missing food – not to be confused with being hungry. The smells *drool*. I don’t feel light headed at all, I’m going to take my son to the park today and run around like crazy!
If you’re 15 you need to eat a healthy diet and exercise if you want to lose weight. Why do you want to be a model? And who is “they”? Being a model is not all it’s cracked up to be and comes with a lot of misery. Trust in that. Focus on being the best YOU you can be and not what “they” determine you must be
I’m back already. Today is my first day; I am so hungry. Someone needs to post something to make me feel better. I feel lightheaded
How old must you have to be to do this lemon diet because i’m only 15 and i need to lose weiht fastbecause i want to be a model but i weigh 130 so they said i need to lose weight.please help me
I am starting the lemonade diet tomorrow. I would love to lose 30 pounds but my first goal is 15. Currently I weigh 191. I will repost after a couple of days
I’m on my second day of the lemonade diet – hard to believe I already lost 6lbs – mostly water weight I’m sure. For all your new moms trying to shed those dreadful lbs, this is the diet!!! And it tastes better than you think!
THIS DIET SUCKS. DO NOT TRY IT. I WARN u!!!! its not good!!! aT ALL.
I don’t understand. HELP! I am just starting the diet today and I am reading people who said they did it for 8…10..12 days. How can a person go that long without food? I’m afraid I’ll die after 4 days. Doesn’t your body need food? Someone please reassure me that you don’t drop dead on day 4.
Hey guys! I am going to start the diet tomorrow. And I REALLY don’t want to use laxatives. Will this diet still work if I don’t use the laxatives?
Good luck everyone!
I was on the lemonade detox for 10 days I lost 11 Lbs a week ago. I walked daily. I didn’t break it the correct way. My clothes are fitting a little better. I am starting the cabbage soup diet today. I hoping if I keep the calories low, walk daily, and offer myself some variety. I will be successful this time around.
I am on my 12 th day i’m shooting for 30. Missing food really is hard but losing all those weight makes you feel so happy. It really works and it’s healty. I’ll never eat lemon again in my life after this though. Not hungry at all. I totally recomand it.
I totally believe in the lemonade diet!
I did the cleanse last year for 12 days.Missing the food (not to be confused with being hungry) was the hardest part.I lost that heavy feeling and felt new. Not to mention my digestive system works very well and consistent now. After the cleanse it jump started me into eating healthier(greasy, heavy food had lost its appeal-and to some extent I can’t tolerate it now) and noticing when I’m full. I will be doing it again soon. I did loose a little more than 10 lbs and have not put it back on. I also was able to reduce my pain medicine big time. I would recomend this cleanse to anyone who is serious about cleansing their body, it is not for the faint of heart.
I am now on day 4 of the cleanse and I am going to try to stick with it for the 10 days recommended. I am not hungry, but I am missing food. Mind over matter I am hoping. I have lost weight but that is not why I have chosen to try the master cleanse. My acne (which was not too bad to start with) has been healing and I feel as though my complexion has even changed. I am starting to feel better than I have in a long time. It is very worth a try and the book is helpful.
I intend to try this diet. I have a friend that lost 25lbs
does this lemonade diet help me loose weight?
My name is Daniela too! WOAH!
Just…just wondering…is they’re a reason ewe said “Loosers” instead of “Losers”? Is their a pun intended…or do you knot no the difference. Between too similarly pronounced and spelled words? Just a question.
Thank you Fed Up!, you are absolutley right and I couldn’t agree with you more. I hope someone is monitoring this website and can block any other stupid and inmature comments made by “Dr.Idiot and Dr.Moron!
The comments above should be deleted. Everyone on this website is here for the same reason to lose weight and be motivated and not to be ridiculed. The asshole’s “Dr.Sims & Dr.Mink”, are probably over weight and like to make fun of others to make the themselves feel better, now thats what I call “THE BIGGEST LOOSERS”. You need a life and you need to stop making comments about suicide, that is not something to play with.
Im on my second day of the fast but i need to brake it like on the eigth day because my big birthday party is coming up in like 10 days and i want to be able to eat whatever is being served at my party!! will this be bad??will I have results on the eigth day?? thank you very much!