Master Cleanse

By no means am I an expert but I would never do something that would not allow me to eat for 10 days. That is just not healthy. Your body needs fruits, veggies, protien, etc. To deny it that would just cause you to gain it all back at the end of a rough 10 days.

I have tried this a few times. I can never make it past 1 1/2 days.

I later realized it isn't such a great idea since most people don't actually shed the weight like it says, and if they do the second they eat actual food it comes back.

My advice: Don't put yourself through it! You may just end up with an excess of leftover ingredients!

After trying it the last time I kept up with squeezing fresh lemon juice in my water when I wake up. The live enzymes will help with movements.

Good luck!

I've never tried it, but that doesn't sound healthy at all to me. I've never really been a fan of "cleansings" other than good ol' fiber lol. If you eat at least 25g of fiber a day, it will clean out your system and keep it clean. I think that too many people over look fiber. We hear all the time that it keeps you feeling full, but what we don't hear enough is that it is a wonder food for digestive health. It is essential for cleaning out all the "sludge" and toxins.

This sounds "Crazy." Lemon juice and cayenne on an empty stomach for 10 days, WOW. What people will do to lose a few pounds...then 4/5/6 months later they are right back trying to lose those pounds again. Why not try to do it right from the jump and change old, bad eating habits.

It is also Maple syrup, yes, I've done it twice. And yes, you dont eat any food while you're doing it. Most people do lose weigh,
(Day 3 is the worst, both times I lasted 15 days) however, once you start to eat normally again, the weight comes back on, and in my case it slowed down my metabolism greatly. It has become much harder to lose and maintain my weight loss after I did the master cleanse.
But if you're looking to detox your system, it does make you feel better.

I was reading about this last night & watched a documentary the other day where people tried 3 of these 'fad' diets.

I think Beyonce made it popular - she uses it for 'quick fixes' before an event etc to shed weight quickly. From what I read its quite a good 'cleanse' but it really doesnt need to be for so long and people tend to put the weight back on again pretty quickly. I cant imagine living 'normal' life while doing it with work etc etc.

In the past I have done a day long cleanse just drinking water, green tea, mint tea etc. The day before just have fresh fruit & veggies and start the day after the cleanse slow, fruit, complex carb, lean protein.

I guess it all depends on why you want to do it really and everybody will have a different opinion on it too.
Best of luck with your goals xxx

I used to do it on occasion (1-2 times a year). It's not for everyone. The first time I did it I lost 20 lbs in 10 days, but gained everything back once I started eating. I look upon the cleanser for what it is, a cleanser, not a weight loss system. I suggest you get the book from Whole Foods, read the entire book then start it, so that you are aware of what you are doing and doing to your body...it also specify the ingredient and the GRADE necessary. It's a wonderful cleanser with some fantastic benefits (clean face, better mood, improved health). After the fourth day you no longer feel any hunger. The Maple Syrup (specific grade) provides you with the minerals. I wouldn't suggest it to anyone, but would do it again myself, if I had the will power to do it again....
YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THAT YOU GAIN THE WEIGHT BACK EVERY TIME AND SOME!!!
FOR ME, IT WAS A CLEANSER, AND A CURE FOR ULCERS, ACNE, ELIMINATING TOXINS, etc.