Master Cleanse/Lemonade Diet
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Closely followed by that other nasty habit, breathing. :bigsmile:So you'll be giving up drinking, smoking and food all at once?
Do report back in a few weeks and let us know how this diet worked out for you...0 -
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"I had gall bladder problems around 2 years ago, the doctors were pretty sure i would need keyhole surgery to have it removed, i was in agony everytime i ate, one of the nurse practitioners told me to go on a very strict diet, plenty of fruit and veg, basically cut out all processed foods and keep everything fresh and keep fat down to a minimum and drink plenty of water, it was very hard as you'll know that anything with any fat in results in you being in agony for hours after eating it, it took a lot to learn what foods and drinks were low in fat but by the time i got round to my ultrasound scan (8weeks after the problems started) they said my gall bladder wasn't blocked or inflamed and that down to the healthy eating i had reversed any problems i had, i also lost about half a stone. So i agree with everyone else on here that says healthy eating and plenty of water is the best form of detox!"
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I too had gallbladder problems... I was successful in resolving the pains, with HEALTHY eating. Dr. recommended switching to all natural, organic , RAW fruits and veggies. with LOTS of water. She suggested adding lemon to the water. Nothing processed or with sugar added. I followed this for a week or so. Then clear liquids and broth for 12 hrs and a 1/2 cup E.V.Olive Oil and small amount of salt and lemon at bed time. (was told this would help the gallbadder to relax & expel any remaining sludge/stones). I had no "cleansing" effects. ate lighter foods the following day... NO Gallbladder flare ups since. I have not continued the strict raw, organic fruits & veggies diet, but I feel that it helped remove the processed food gunk and was good for me. I felt fine during that time and GREAT afterwards. Again... other than the 1/2 cup mix on one night, the rest was pretty healthy diet... I didn't stick to it because I need more protein for my busy lifestyle. Good luck - feel better soon0 -
I don't get why you would want to. You don't just drink the lemonade mixture. You drink senna tea at night (laxative) then drink a quart of salt water in the morning to "flush" out all the bad stuff.
AKA the screaming poops.
Every day of it.0 -
eh, you're probably better off juicing yourself or just practicing some clean eating. I have no personal experience nor will I ever because being that hungry for that long sounds really miserable.0
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I don't get why you would want to. You don't just drink the lemonade mixture. You drink senna tea at night (laxative) then drink a quart of salt water in the morning to "flush" out all the bad stuff.
AKA the screaming poops.
Every day of it.
I could never drink a quart of salt water. That sounds absolutely awful.0 -
Is that like liposuction, or...?eh, you're probably better off juicing yourself...0 -
I don't get why you would want to. You don't just drink the lemonade mixture. You drink senna tea at night (laxative) then drink a quart of salt water in the morning to "flush" out all the bad stuff.
AKA the screaming poops.
Every day of it.
I could never drink a quart of salt water. That sounds absolutely awful.
Can't be cold, and you have to basically chug it. I would rather just eat normally and not do that right? xD heh0 -
Juicing yourself might make your palms hairy.
Is that like liposuction, or...?eh, you're probably better off juicing yourself...0 -
I did this for 10 days and I lost weight and did not gain it back. I slowly added in food and did not eat starch for awhile. I liked it a lot. However many months later I ate crap and I have gained back 5 pounds..BUT if you are very strict with your diet after the cleanse like I was you will not gain back much weight. My best advice is to diet very very strict the week before the cleanse and the week after. Also, if you normally drink caffeine you will have many headaches the first couple of days so drink a LOT of water! The salt water flush in the morning is also important. I really liked it. The laxative tea doesnt taste good and I only drank it for 5 nights but it definitely helps clean out your system..
good luck
caroline0 -
Juicing yourself might make your palms hairy.
Is that like liposuction, or...?eh, you're probably better off juicing yourself...
And you'll go blind!0 -
I have just finished it myself for the 4th time. Its a good jump start on the body when your starting a healthy eating routine. I initially did it because I was feeling a little slumped and heard it was a self esteem booster, which it was! I enjoy it and have never put the weight back on afterwards because I would continue to eat right. Most people fail the 1st or 2nd time they try it so don't let it discourage you if you do. I recommend doing it for the right reasons and not just a quick fix.0
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I heard it wasn't too healthy. I've done a Shakeology cleanse -- all natural shake plus food.0
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You may have felt better, but there is no scientific evidence to prove cleanses "clean" out your body. The body has the means to clean itself out. The "placebo" effect works well here.I did this for 10 days and I lost weight and did not gain it back. I slowly added in food and did not eat starch for awhile. I liked it a lot. However many months later I ate crap and I have gained back 5 pounds..BUT if you are very strict with your diet after the cleanse like I was you will not gain back much weight. My best advice is to diet very very strict the week before the cleanse and the week after. Also, if you normally drink caffeine you will have many headaches the first couple of days so drink a LOT of water! The salt water flush in the morning is also important. I really liked it. The laxative tea doesnt taste good and I only drank it for 5 nights but it definitely helps clean out your system..
good luck
caroline
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Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition0 -
I did this for 10 days and I lost weight and did not gain it back. I slowly added in food and did not eat starch for awhile. I liked it a lot. However many months later I ate crap and I have gained back 5 pounds..BUT if you are very strict with your diet after the cleanse like I was you will not gain back much weight. My best advice is to diet very very strict the week before the cleanse and the week after. Also, if you normally drink caffeine you will have many headaches the first couple of days so drink a LOT of water! The salt water flush in the morning is also important. I really liked it. The laxative tea doesnt taste good and I only drank it for 5 nights but it definitely helps clean out your system..
good luck
caroline
In other words, don't try it unless you want to torture yourself.0 -
Sounds fun!I did this for 10 days and I lost weight and did not gain it back. I slowly added in food and did not eat starch for awhile. I liked it a lot. However many months later I ate crap and I have gained back 5 pounds..BUT if you are very strict with your diet after the cleanse like I was you will not gain back much weight. My best advice is to diet very very strict the week before the cleanse and the week after. Also, if you normally drink caffeine you will have many headaches the first couple of days so drink a LOT of water! The salt water flush in the morning is also important. I really liked it. The laxative tea doesnt taste good and I only drank it for 5 nights but it definitely helps clean out your system..0 -
I do it once a year or so as a cleanse, it's not a diet. if you don't change what you eat normally something like this does no good. but ya I loose weight doing it but that is not the reason I do it because the weight always comes back unless you regular diet changes. not to be used a fad diet.0
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It's actually a good cleanse that was created by a Dr. You get some good results but if you don't eat better after you cleanse you'll gain it all back. I used it 3 yrs ago to get me started on my new lifestyle and I've lost close to 100 lbs of body fat. Just keep in mind that it's not a DIET...it's a cleanse.0
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I tried it for a few days and hated it. I felt awful and hated not physically chewing any food. Like everyone said, weight comes back on (plus a few extra lbs) straight away once you stop.0
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Also keep in mind that it had basically nothing to do with your weight loss.It's actually a good cleanse that was created by a Dr. You get some good results but if you don't eat better after you cleanse you'll gain it all back. I used it 3 yrs ago to get me started on my new lifestyle and I've lost close to 100 lbs of body fat. Just keep in mind that it's not a DIET...it's a cleanse.0 -
You have these things in your body called organs, specifically the liver, that naturally "cleanse" toxins from your body. You don't need to do anything special to cleanse. Stop putting so much crap in your body and it won't have to work as hard to "cleanse" which will in turn make you feel a heck of a lot better.
There is no "easy" way to get healthy, it's hard work. Cleanses and crash diets never teach you healthy habits. Do you really want to be constantly cleansing your body?0 -
"Cleanse" and "toxins" are some of the most bro-science words I've ever heard. Just go on a water fast if you really want to eat nothing.0
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What is everyone hoping to "cleanse"?
The body does an excellent job of "cleansing" itself. Just treat it right and it will treat you right. There is no "cleanse" as effective as simply eating well.
"The best way to 'detox' the body is simply to let your body do its job. Unless you have a medical problem, your body takes care of itself quite nicely, experts say.
"The liver and kidneys are nature's best-kept secret, because they are the weapons to eliminate toxins from your body," says Gerbstadt. "If you are concerned about certain substances in your diet, it is easier and safer to simply eliminate [those substances] rather than engage in unhealthy detox plans."
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=64306
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/detox-diets-purging-myths
According to Chau Che MD, with New York University:
"Despite evidence to the contrary, the idea that colon cleansing is therapeutic by removing impurities, lives on. However, these claims largely fail to consider normal physiology. The digestive tract has inherent properties that work to clean our colon. After food ingestion, the small intestine absorbs nutrients and contracts to move indigestible residue into the colon. The colon continues the digestive process by absorbing and secreting electrolytes and fluids while its resident bacteria ferments the undigested food products. These are just some of the many mechanisms in which the digestive tract works in order to ensure that the colon does not become encrusted with fecal matter as some products claim. The black, rubbery material passed on a colon cleanse is actually a byproduct from the supplements and fiber in the colon cleansing product as opposed to old fecal material, in which consumers are led to believe."
http://www.clinicalcorrelations.org/?p=1605
Reviewed by Michael Poles MD and Fritz Francois MD, NYU Division of Gastroenterology0 -
What is everyone hoping to "cleanse"?
The body does an excellent job of "cleansing" itself. Just treat it right and it will treat you right. There is no "cleanse" as effective as simply eating well.
"The best way to 'detox' the body is simply to let your body do its job. Unless you have a medical problem, your body takes care of itself quite nicely, experts say.
"The liver and kidneys are nature's best-kept secret, because they are the weapons to eliminate toxins from your body," says Gerbstadt. "If you are concerned about certain substances in your diet, it is easier and safer to simply eliminate [those substances] rather than engage in unhealthy detox plans."
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=64306
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/detox-diets-purging-myths
According to Chau Che MD, with New York University:
"Despite evidence to the contrary, the idea that colon cleansing is therapeutic by removing impurities, lives on. However, these claims largely fail to consider normal physiology. The digestive tract has inherent properties that work to clean our colon. After food ingestion, the small intestine absorbs nutrients and contracts to move indigestible residue into the colon. The colon continues the digestive process by absorbing and secreting electrolytes and fluids while its resident bacteria ferments the undigested food products. These are just some of the many mechanisms in which the digestive tract works in order to ensure that the colon does not become encrusted with fecal matter as some products claim. The black, rubbery material passed on a colon cleanse is actually a byproduct from the supplements and fiber in the colon cleansing product as opposed to old fecal material, in which consumers are led to believe."
http://www.clinicalcorrelations.org/?p=1605
Reviewed by Michael Poles MD and Fritz Francois MD, NYU Division of Gastroenterology
Eggzactly.0 -
This past summer, I was sluggish, way overweight, and my already large jeans were getting tight. :sick: I heard about the master cleanse, and read everything I could about it, and decided that I would try it. It worked wonders, and I really believe that it helped to boost my confidence, my willpower, and my healthy eating habits.
Believe me when I say that I was on the master cleanse for 40 days, and I lost 30 lbs.
This is the honest truth, and I haven't gained it back. When I started it, it was meant to be a challenge to myself, because I used to be an over-eater. I promised myself that I would last all 40 days, and by the end of it, I didn't even feel a great need to stop. One pleasant surprise is that it definitely changes your palate; grapefruits were so sweet afterwards! I was inspired to give up processed food and animal products, and I've been strictly vegan for the 6 months since the cleanse. I have seriously lost all of my junk food cravings. Its simply amazing. I just started the cleanse again for New Years, and I feel energized, and rejuvenated, not because I think that its doing something magic to my colon, but because I feel so in control of my own body, and what I put in it. I am no longer a slave to food addiction. If you go into the cleanse with a goal in mind, its honestly a piece of cake lol. I had great energy, no hunger, and i really didn't find the salt water flush hard at all. I'm also getting fit as well. I saw losing the weight as the first step in my journey to achieve a fit body, and I know that its going to be a lot easier getting toned up without the extra lbs. On Feb 5th I start an intense 5 month martial arts training program, and I know that by the end of it I will have reached my fitness goals. The cleanse was more than just a fad for me. It was a means to an end, and a life lesson in realizing my own inner strength and willpower. I recommend it anyone who is willing to make a commitment both during and after the cleanse to use it as an inspiration, and a motivation to live healthfully. Good Luck.
If you have any questions, please feel free to message me. 0 -
You silly people and your irrational search for a 'quick fix'.
Scam artists love you guys.0 -
I tried it maybe 6 years ago, and lasted 3 days. The cayenne-maple lemonade was terrible to choke down and I was ravenously hungry. Never again. This past fall I had done the Wild Rose Cleanse, which allowed food, for about 8 days. It wreaked havoc on my digestion for a good 3 months afterwards.
I would also echo what others have said, your body cleanses itself on it's own. And I would NOT under ANY circumstance condone consuming only the MC lemonade for 40 days straight, that sounds terribly dangerous and horrifies me a little bit to be honest.0 -
Don't bull**** yourself. Unless you plan on eating like this for a LOONG time, yuo will gain at least some weight back, I did it and lost 21 pounds. I probably could have kept the weight off, longer, but if you are having a big weight issue then starving yourself for a week on water flavored with maple syrup and lemonade is not easy. The only reason I even lasted that long was because I was doing it in conjunction with a spiritual retreat.
The salt water cleanse is NOT fun!! It sucks big time and I would not wish it on my worst enemy. I don't know if anyone else said this plainly so I am going to. When you ingest that salt water, it causes your body to empty your bowels for an hour. There is no way to get up or do anything else; your body CAN'T do anything else, at least for the first few days. THIS is where your weight loss comes from. Please keep that in mind as you starve yourself.
If you want to do this as a "start" to your diet, I can certainly understand but as the be-all and end-all? Uhhh no.0 -
I too tried it for 3 days and stopped. The salt water flush is horrendous. To this day, 2 years post Master Cleanse, I can feel that awful salt taste in my mouth and words simply cannot describe how bad that taste is. I went back to just eating healthily and counting calories after that and lost weight that way though I got back into bad habits last year so here I am. Losing is the easy part, it's the maintaining the loss which is hard.0
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Wondering if anyone had willpower tgat strong. Anyway, worth to check out this lady. Go on YouTube abd type "abstigator". A daily vlog on mastercleanse lemonade journey0
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I did it. I actually gained 2 pounds on it. LOL0
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