Using the lemonade diet for weight loss is a popular trend these days. Even though the lemonade diet is not technically a weight loss diet (it’s a cleanse that promotes whole body health) it is a fantastic way to drop a quick couple pounds.
The question I often get asked then is, “how much weight will I lose?”
Assuming you stay on the lemonade diet for 10 days, which is what most people do, you can expect to lose anywhere from 5-15 pounds. Some people will lose a little more but that’s the average.
Keep in mind that this is not all fat. During the lemonade diet you’ll be passing a lot of internal waste. You’ll also lose some water weight if you started the cleanse a little bloated. One tip for losing even more weight is to follow a healthy diet after the lemonade diet because you’re body will be used to a reduce calorie diet so it won’t be so hard to transition into a healthy low calorie diet.
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Tomorrow morning will be the end of my 5th day on the cleanse. I have done it before and only lasted 7 days although I did go from 250 to 235. This time I started at 229 and now weigh 215 after almost 5 days, but keep in mind I had a lot of weight to lose so your results may not be as good as mine. I also had some kind of bad headaches the first 2 days, now the food cravings are really kicking in ( smelling my wife cook bacon as I write this). I hope to go 10-14 days and lose 20-25 lbs on during this time. I think if I do this 3 times a year for 10 days each time and attempt to eat somewhat healthy in the off time I will eventually get down to my 180 goal and keep it off. Good Luck Everybody!!! This diet does work (or cleanse) whatever you want to call it!!
Well, I’m at the end of my 8th day of the master cleanse. While I’m not all too worried about the weight loss I haven’t been getting..I’m still curious as to why I’ve only lost 2 pounds in the whole process. Anyone have any ideas?
This my second time on the cleanse last year I do it for ten days and lost 16lbs I have fifty lbs to lose by November so I thought to jump start my diet with another cleanse. This time I’m gonna try and stick with it as long as I can. I’m now on day two I have a slight headache but last it took three days for my body to adjust last time hopefully tomorrow will be easier so far down 3 lbs…
Hello everyone…I’ve done the cleanse before. I only did it for 4 days and lost 15lbs, so I know it works. I will be starting again on Wednesday….wish me luck!!! I plan to stay on until August 1st.
Day one, almost through the workday and I am not physically hungry, just want to munch on something as I usually do during the day..breakfast bar..poptarts..something. Its not that bad..YET..I am assuming dinner tonight will be hard not to eat!
End of my 3rd day. This is a great start for me. Instead of putting the cayenne in my drink, i take 2 cayenne pepper pills with half of a liter of water in the morning, then i can just drink lemonade and maple all day. It works better for me as i had lost 5 lbs by this past morning. Salt water flushes or tea or a gentle laxative at night. This is hard because my parents i live with have a lot of un-healthy (along with healthy good food) in the house. Like someone has said before, hunger is not the issue, want of food is the problem. Its a mental block that is so nice to get over. cant wait to keep going
I just finished my second day and I’m feeling pretty good (surprisingly so)! I’m not weighing myself throughout this process – mostly because I’m doing it for detox purposes. Also, I’m hoping to adopt a sensible diet regime right after the cleanse to actually loose the bulk of my weight. Any suggestions for post cleanse success?
O.K. this is day four and turning out to be harder than the first time around!! Last time I had a partner in my mom to make it easier. My family ate KFC last night but I was able to control myself.As of this morning I’m down 7lbs so that’s encouraging haven’t done the SWF but will purchase the salt today and try that tonight…
I’m on day 7. I’ve lost 5lbs so far. Havent been very hungry but miss food though the smell makes me nauseous. So weird.
Day 4. Nothing really crazy or painful so far just the nagging habit to eat. Did anyone else notice how many food commercials are on tv! It’s like they’re taunting me! But i feel i’m over the hump now. As of day 3 i hadn’t lost any weight but i’ll keep at it although i do feel alot thinner already.
Iwish everyone luck on this diet…and don’t let people tell you that you can’t do this bcause you can!!! I’ve done this diet over at least 7 years …I go 21 days strong and it is always worth it. Sometimes it became a little tough..But I always had my sexy clothes, my big thighs and my hurting ankles to remind me of why I was on the diet cleanse in the first place. So you can do it..good luck to everyone.And I always started my cleanse under a new moon.
ADVICE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ALSO DOING THE SALT WATER FLUSH: use warm/hot water and drink it down fast… it will remind you of soup in a way. Also another way is to add some lemon juice so that it can give it a more sour but satisfying taste. I really hate salt and the voulume that comes it comes with after mixing it with water but after trying these tips i was drinking away.
BUT!!!! MAKE SURE YOU CHUG IT DOWN FAST… you wont have to actually get a full taste
btw i am on my 4th day and already lost 4 pounds
i start my clense in two weeks cos im going camping next week lol im soooo excited!! but i was wondering i found a website that told me i could use molasses and get the same effect does anyone use molasses and get the same effect im a little ify about it thanks good luck everyone
Hey Im startin the MC tomor. I have the ingredients and all and ready to go… Im looking forward to it.. but a bit scared that it might harm me or something ha.. i gonna do 10 days and then maybe go for 14 days…. see how it goes am hoping to loose 14 pounds
Hi everyone!! I’m going to be starting the Master Cleanse tommorrow and I’m really excited for it even though I love food. I
Hi everyone!! I’m going to be starting the Master Cleanse tommorrow and I’m really excited for it even though I love food. I go to the gym 6 times a week twice a day but for some reason the stupid scale does not move but I have lost inches.
I want to use the MC to cleanse my body and also give me a boost in my weight loss goal of 30 pounds. I plan to stay on the MC for 10 days minimum and if I see good results I may continue to stay on it until I reach my goal. Wish me luck guys!!!!!1
Good luck to everyone who has the guts to try this…Hats off to you
starting lemonade diet tomorrow!!!!
hi guys- I live in India and I am struggling with getting the recommended ingredients. My question is can the MC be sucessful with:
fake syrup
iodized salt
red chili powder not cayenne pepper
non organic lemons (but fresh)
I bacisally think the answer is no but I will wait for answers.
I’m starting the cleansing tomorrow July27, 2010…I’ve started it about three times and never followed through. I am 19 1/2 years old and have been a succeeded dancer/ ballerina all of my life. I was anorexic for a year, then healthy again. Two years later I suffered from horrid depression (which I am trying to crawl out of now) and I gained 25 Ibs =0 ….I am 5″2 and weigh 120 Ibs. My normal weight is 105 Ibs. I’m so tired of feeling bloated, heavy, ugly, guilty, and tired of not wearing my normal pretty clothes. I’m not all about appearance, but I do think that how you feel inside is what brings beauty out. And I feel ugly inside, so yes, extremely ugly on the out. I am meeting a guy in October that I have not seen in three years, one that wants to date me, and I want to feel good–and look like what I did last time he saw me! Clear skin, and a natural, confident weight. Not to mention, my sister is getting married in Oct. and all of my family I have not seen in years are coming. I am the maid of honor, and I want to have a happy glow for my sister, for God, for myself. Also….I want to dance again. Did I mention? I quit dance because of my weight. I am ashamed to ignore the beautiful gift God gave me. I want to dance! Please wish me many blessings! I hope I am strong enough to at least make it for 20 days. I read the plan and saw it is safe to go up to 40…but one step at a time. Good luck to all of you! WE ONLY LIVE ONCE! YES! WE CAN DO ANYTHING THAT OUR HEARTS DREAM! <3
Monday (yesterday) Was my frist day on the master cleanse i wanna 40 dayz my current weight is 175 Im 5′3 need to lose about 40 pounds my ideal weight is t be 135 i would be very happy
Hi ladies….thanks for your insights….I am looking into starting the MC major reason is to help begin my weight loss & healthier eating habits….I believe that detoxing my body is a great way…I am 27 yrs old 5 ft & 175 lbs (sooo not ok) I don’t have kids yet & I think that to feel good about myself & get in shape – it’s now or never!! did anyone do anything special to help your body ease into the dreadful days of no eating?? Thanks again & good luck.
Hi Guys,
This is my 4th day I weighed myself I gained 3 lbs even dough I did the salt water flush and the herb tea. I guess some people loose or gain weight.
Guys , I am starting the master cleanse tommorow. Would update you…wish me luck..:(
Hey everyone! I found out about the master cleanse a while ago and have been wanting to try it. So hear goes nothing! I’m 17 and at my perfect weight, but I do really want to cleanse my system. Hope it goes well. & good luck to everyone else out there trying the master cleanse
Today is my first day of the cleanse. i feel veryy weak and veryyy hungry. i’m 5′3 and 142 lbs. i would like to lose 20 pounds in two weeks (: i didn’t drink the 60 oz. of the lemonade today, but only 30 oz. :/ hope i can do it
and feel better tomorrow!
I’m on day 4 and I lost 10lbs already. This actually includes my ease in days, which was when I weighed myself.
Hey guys I’m 17 years old, I start the lemonade diet tomorrow, I just wanna feel good and lose 20 pounds. I workout everyday so I might lose even more
. I’m going to stick to it for 14 days. WISH ME LUCK, PRAY THAT I CAN DO IT PLZ EVEN THOUGH YOU DON’T KNOW ME 
I am starting the MC on sunday. i had a baby and gained 90 lbs from being a gestational diabetic. so far i lost 60 pounds but now i been stuck with this weight for 3 months. i hope with the Mc to loose 25 to 30lbs in 14 days. am so excited but nervous at the same time. i really hope i have the willpower and stay motivated to loose this weight and more important detox my body and start off healthy as i was before i was preagent. keep you guys in touch what happens =) P.s my friend did it in 14 days and lost 40 lbs (he is a guy though)
Wait, so are you starting with the MC on the first day? Or are you using the ‘Ease in’ method introduced by the makers of the diet? I found the website, and I was using that for my guidelines.
i’ve been on this for 2 1/2 days and i’m hungry–when will it get better? it’s so motivational to read all your comments and i just hope i can get to where you are in this process. good luck everyone!
I’m about to go on it again! The first time I only did 5 days. That was in April. Since then I’ve heard and seen other people do it successfully!! I’d lost 10 lbs in just 5 days, so I’m hoping that this time I last the full 10 days! A little reluctant cause I’m going to take the cayenne pepper pills and really don’t know the proper dosage. I’m hoping someone can on here can tell me what the proper dosage is. I need to start immediately can someone respond with that info for me!!! I pray that I make it through the 10 days!!!!
day 6 and today is another hard day to get thru because i’m so hungry and want pizza…trying to keep my eye on the prize. i go to meet an old boyfriend in a little over 2 weeks and need to drop 20 pounds–impossible? maybe, but i’ve got to give it my all–life changing experience if all works well. keep up the comments you guys, i need all the incentive i can get. i’ve lost 10 pounds in 6 days–20 more to go.
Shirley, i don’t know the proper dosage for the pills but i wish you the best. keep us posted. i’m in day seven. day six was another hard one and i find i’m getting dizzy…perhaps time to stop? i’m down 9 pounds in 7 days–kinda hard to think about stopping and i only have 3 days to go and my tongue is almost clear–yeaaaa…when i first caught sight of my white fuzzy tongue i was disgusted…it’s been better the past couple days and today it’s almost clear. keep up the posts guys.
Hey Everyone! On day 10, lost 11 lbs already…my starting weight was 172 now I’m down to 161! Wish I could say it’s been a smooth ride, but I can’t! But, on a positive note it does get easier with each day! If I can do it anyone can, really! Throughout these last 10 days I’ve discovered a lot about myself and it’s all good! Yes, I get hungry, but it’s a different kind of hunger, it goes away…and on the 2nd day I was so sick I thought for a moment of giving up, but then I thought, this must be part of detoxing and I have to push myself through it, there have been yummy potlucks at work and people offering me food and goodies not knowing that I’m MCing…so temptation has reared it’s ugly head here and there…as I thought it would! After all I don’t live in a plastic bubble, we all live in the real world with real temptations and weakness. So, stay focused on why you are doing this and keep it as a one day at a time philosophy and remember that the benefits are worth it! Stay Strong! Stay Healthy! Good luck and happy cleansing!
I am on my first day it went well. Im looking to lose 20 pounds im 180 now… wish me luck!
are you guys exercising while on it? i’m starting the cleansing fast today 8/27/10 and hope to stay on it for 10/11 days.
Hey guys I just started the master cleanse and i can’t wait to see my results. I just want to be heathier and shed a couple of pounds, so that I can go back to my younger teenage years.. My weight now is 180lbs and Iplan to lose 20 pounds of that or more. Wish me luck guys!!!
Does anyone know that if you do decide to work out while on the master cleasnse do you lose more weight or is it the same
I’m starting my cleanse tomorrow! I’m glad I found this blog! It will be great support! I’ll keep you guys posted as to how I do. I originally wanted to just do this for 2 days but after reading all your comments I’m feeling motivated to do it for the full ten days!!!! I’m excited! I also want to know if anyone has exercised while on this.
On a side note, I’m turning 40 on Sept. 13th and I’ve been struggling to loose weigh since forever!!!!
I currently weigh 175 lbs.
I’m starting the MC tomorrow I hope to lose at least 15lbs…I heard you can still lose the weight even if you dont do the salt water flush I hope everyone loose their desired weight!! Good Luck
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