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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.
To day is day one wish me good luck
Well, it’s Day 4 for me. I was concerned with no solid elimination on days 1 and 2, but whoa — Day 3 got me by the time I arrived home from work. Day 1: 235 pounds; Day 4: 227 pounds.
My belly is no longer bloated; an under-the-skin acne I’ve had for 3 solid months is GONE, and my skin is clearer. What’s more, I have NO DESIRE to put any more garbage food into my body. I will continue for another 3-6 days and post again to let everyone know the results.
Oh yes, I also had a finger on my left hand with an arthritic bump/swelling — it is almost normal looking right now. This is too much improvement to be a silly coincidence. I am a believer.
well tommorrow will be my first day wish me luck 251 lbs.
Hey guys, well today is my day 1 of the diet. All my friends don’t think I can do it. I’m going to go weigh myself and post that weight to see if there are results. I’m doing it for both reasons, to lose weight and to cleanse my body.
I researched this cleanse thoroughly, and spoke with several people who have done it. All reported great success — but it is NOT a diet. Again, it is a CLEANSE with the side effect of losing weight. I am on Day 2 now, and have not done the salt-water flush as yet. I plan to do that on Friday morning, when I have a day off work. I have not been hungry, but I do agree — I miss food…just the taste, chewing and swallowing I suppose! I dropped 5 pounds in water weight overnight alone, and after only two days — I feel very much better. Any questions, e-mail me at changeforlife@hotmail.com.
Well today is my first day of the fast, and I have to lose 10lbs fast. But my question is will i also lose inches, becuase that is what I need to lose in 10 days.
beyonce did this det for her role of dream girls and she ost 20 pounds
I have done this cleanse about 8 times now in the past two and a half years. I have done 10 days about 5 times, 20 days one time and 30 days one time. I feel soooo good when I am on it, have a mental clarity that is unmatched, my skin clears up, and I just feel so light. However, when I did the 30 days, when I came off a “feast” response was triggered in my body for some crazy reason and it was the most nuttiest thing I ever felt afterwards. For two weeks I did nothing but EAT and obsess about what I was going to eat next. I had to go on a 10 day cleanse to get me back in sync and now I am fine after that. I had read somewhere that fasting can trigger a feast/famine thing in your body, but didn’t believe it until it happened to me! All that aside, this is the BEST method I have ever found to get control over what I put in my body and to feel healthy. I even stopped eating meat about a year ago after the 20 day cleanse because it felt so unhealthy to put it in my body!
Hello everyone,I am starting this diet today.I had pizza and barbeque wings before starting this diet.Just wanted to make myself satisfied before i start this diet.Ok.I had the laxative tea this nite and tomorrow…july 21st is gonna be my first day with this diet.I am so scared.I have to do it.My weight is 145 and lets see what happens.I’ll update my diet everyday.Thanks and wish me luck.Thanks,incase if anybody wants to give me accompany in this diet,most welcome to call me and we can do it together.My contacct no is 6605280927.Thanks
I am taking this step to booster my new health and fitness lifestyle. I know I should start with a cleanse. I am 200lbs. I will post my progress. Wish me luck everyone!
I’ve done the ‘diet’ several times now and my main reason for even posting is the second post waaaaay up above: to FED UP: WHY even respond to the 1st commentators question if her question bothered you so much?!
Yes, people ‘can’ lose weight that may stay off long term, but honestly, with the way most Americans eat these days, any type of cleanse is better than no cleanse. Who cares if the person wants to lose some weight before the big day came up?
. . make a batch of lemonade and chill out, lifes too short to be piss’n moan’n about everybody in the world. Make a difference yourself and ignore the rest.
am starting today! i`ll do it for 30 days! u guys do u need to exersize to lose weight or just the diet is enough?
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Today I’m starting. i weighed in at 237 lbs.Will repost progress soon.
im starting the diet, is it ok to atleast eat fruit while doing the detox or can u not eat ne thing at all?
My husband & I are on our 6th day of the diet! We are not hungry but like others before have commented…we miss the food! I could eat Mexican food EVERY day, and cook it verrrry often. So that is my achilles heel (mot sure if that is misspelled…for the editors out there). We plan to go ALLLLL the way! Doing it together truly makes it all “move smoother!” ;o) i luv u babe!
im starting tomorrow and i was wondering if i need to stop taking my birth control i use for acne by going on this cleanse..???
I am on my 5th day and I have lost 10 pounds.I am not hungry but miss my food.
Hi, I have a question I hope somebody would be able to answer I did the diet by the end of may, and I’m wondering if I could start it again by the end of this month, I didn’t do it right last time only because I had finals, and I’m very gassy right now, I hope somebody can help me.thank you
I have tried it. Awesome. Awesome. And guys& gals stop asking “can I eat aftr day 4, can I eat after day 3 ? ” u haven’t read the instructions clearly. You are not to consume food. It is a liquid based cleansing/diet with the aid of laxative tea and food is to be introduced cautiously after the 10 , 20 or 30 day fasting period. Good luck !
I was very sick for a few months last year. I had a cough that would not go away, and I was in and out of the doctor’s office and taking a ton of medication. I was put on a 10 day steroid which made things even worse, and finally I decided to try this to cleanse my body. I did it for 9 days and lost 10 lbs. I felt great when I got off of it, but I can’t say that it was easy. My hardest days were definitely day 8 and 9. My cough did go away while I was on the detox. It clears your skin up and makes you look slimmer. I gained the weight back from drinking and eating badly. I’m starting back up tomorrow and think I know what not to do now once I get off of it since I’ve already done it before. Good luck!
im starting tomorrow. im 17 years old and 115 pounds. i am going to lose 20 pounds in 2 month. what do you people think , is it possible on lemonade cleanse?!?!????
I lost 21 pds in 10 days!!
Hi, I’ve used this diet for three years, every six months for detox puposes and I can reassure anyone that I’ve had great results. I have a lot more energy when I’m on it and yes you lose water weight but you also lose weight. Who wouldn’t lose after eating nothing only liquids for 10-14 days? Everytime I have used the diet it’s always been good for me. I encourage any one to try it for 10 days or more!!! For the person who asked will they drop dead after four days….absolutely not!!! Enjoy! And oh yeah, you do not get hungry at all, that’s the best part.
i just want to know if there is any main effect if i use grade a maple syrup or grade b? does anyone know?
hi im starting diet today!
but im afraid about the results?
does it works?
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i lost 22 pounds in 10 days i feel fantastic
this is day three and i coudlnt be happier to all of the specualations YOU CAN DO IT.. Mind over matter. Quick question can i eat normally after day four?
I started the master lemonade cleanse 3 days ago and i love it but our anniversary is on sunday. can i stop sat and eat chicken and rice we on sunday we are going to a Chinese Restaurant
Today is my first day on the lemonade diet and I am feeling dizzy, no strength to run in the park as usual either. Is this normal or am I just…an exception?
CW-128 pounds
GW-110 pounds