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.
{ 880 comments… read them below or add one }
← Previous Comments
Next Comments →
On my 3rd day today, I’m feeling good, a bit of a headache but not too bad. I worked out yesterday and felt really great. I can’t wait to work out today! I haven’t weighed myself yet. I want to give myself some time to make some progress and then when I start feeling like giving up, I’m going to weigh myself to encourage me to keep going!
I just started my lemonade diet yesterday (its only day 2), I am 205 lbs, 5’6, and I know that I am way over weight. My BMI is 32.3 which is considered overweight for my height. I decided to do the lemonade diet to get my body cleansed and detox the body completely. I have currently lost 6 lbs. The cayenne is doing its job. I have to use the bathroom every hour on the hour. For sure its doing its job. Doing the 14 day cleanse, so 12 more days to go. Keep everyone posted on the progress.
Day 3.
Down another pound. Total is up to 7 lbs lost.
Decided I felt good this morning, went rollerblading 8 miles. Lots of water! Tired now. Whats really weird is I am actually craving my Lemonade Drink…weird I know. Anyways keep everyone posted. 11 for days to go.
Hi my name is Katt I have done the lemon cleanse before back in 2001 I did the diet for 8 days and lost 16pds no lie now I have 5kids nd a husband my oldest child is 7yrs old nd my youngst child is 7mnths old now that I have decided I’m not having anymore kids I have to lose this weight my hubby doesn’t want me to do it this way I just know this is the fast way to lose the weight tomorrow I am starting mines without the sea salt water nd without the tea I am just taking the lemonade I want to try to do this for 15 days I will also walk 1mile with my diet I know I can do it I weigh 238 by the time I finish my 15 days I shlould weigh 208pds
Hi! This is my third day trying the Mc. The first two days didn’t go so well. I love food so much and watching my toddler eating his wonderful snacks, I couldn’t do it. Today has been a pretty good day. This time I’m sticking to it b/c i really want to become really healthy. The main reason I’m doing the cleanse is for my kidneys also to shed at least 15-20lbs. I don’t know how much I weight right now. I’ve had two babies in the past two years and I’ve been to afraid to weight myself.I just pray that God will allow everything to work out just fine. Good Luck to everyone else!
For anyone who is currently on the master cleanse for health purposes in hopes to change their eating habits and lifestyle post cleanse….then I just wanted to say hang in there!
I tried the 14 day cleanse three years ago for the same reasons and it totally worked. I was motivated to eat healthy and I was more aware of the nutritional value in the foods I was consuming (AND STILL AM) I only lost a total of 11 lbs during the process, some people shed more, but overall I value the will that I adopted to keep going after these few years. After you complete the cleanse you’ll want to treat your body like a sacred temple, believe me and believe in yourself!
hi u guys i never tried this diet but i really want to
but i need to ask and please help i need to lose 30 pounds after finishing this diet can i still lose weight by eating healthy??
and also what kind of maple syrup can i use they say it should be grade 2
but we don’t have this here ,w e just have syrup and diet syrup
so what do you think i should do
please help
thank you
I just started the master cleanse today and I know it’s going to be sooo hard. I did it 4yrs ago to rid myself of staph infection/MRSA and it worked! I haven’t had a boil or any folliculitis since I completed the cleanse. I know it works and it makes you feel sooo good. After the cleanse is up, you’ll have loads of energy and a lot of clarity. You’ll be able to eat better and want to eat better after subjecting your body to the cleanse. You’ll realize how strong of a person you really are. Do you know how hard it is not to want to eat??? Unless you have a brain malfunction! IT’s super hard. When I did it, I knew I was an amazing person to last 10 days with no cheating. I felt great about myself and life. I didn’t have a stinky fart for another year or so. I’m sure if I would’ve continued eating healthy, I would’ve never had another one. Good Luck to all of you! Wish me luck as well! I need this.
looloo… you need to buy grade a or b maple syrup and make sure it is organic. you can find it at a health food store ( like Wild Oats or Whole Foods) and get the Master Cleanse by Stanly Burroughs. it has some great stories and all of the steps in it. i did the master cleanse 3 years ago and lost 20 lbs, no joke! stick with it! i felt soooo good after 10 days! good luck!!
It is Day 1 for me in starting this diet. I am trying to lose the the weight that I gained in my previous relationship, 20Lbs. I plan to work out 6 days a week and do the master cleanse for 10 days. I plan to see a nutritionist to guide me on different ways to eat healthy
I am starting my first day of the Master Cleanse today…are there any support groups…would love to have a group to answer to!
I just started the cleanser myself today for the first time!! Iam nervious I hope i cando this!!!
Today is my 3rd day on the Master Cleanse. I worked out this morning and want to do some light jumping roping and abs this evening. When i starter I weighed 197 and my goal weight is 135. I’m starting for 10 days then doing a veggie and protein diet for 10 days then doing the master cleanse for another 10 days before moving into a healthy lifestyle eating plan. Good luck to everyone doing the mast cleanse, we can do it!!!!
Hello, today is my 8th day, I started on the first of the month and will like to do it for a while. I feel stronger cause my body isn’t full of a lot of crap, but i get tired , and fatigued, if that akes any sense. I am proud of myself!
Hello,
Today was a real challange. It happens to be two 1st for me. It’s my first da on the diet, and the first time tried the diet. I hope all is well I will definitely keep you posed.
Today ends day 4 for me on my cleanse. I’m doing the cleanse for 30 days. It’s my 30 day countdown to 30. I haven’t had any bowel movements yet and I’m started to think damn was I that toxic/clogged up?? I’m excited about this detox and promise to see my way to day 30. I’ll keep you guys updated! x0x0
I just started the cleanse yesterday so technically I’m on day two. I really want a kick start to living a healthier lifestyle than what I’ve been doing so hopefully all goes well. 10 days seems like a long time, but I plan on staying busy – fingers crossed it works!
Hi everyone! I just want to say all your stories of the diet have given me the courage to attempt the diet. I did it one other time and only lasted 3 days. I plan to get on this site and read these stories to keep me going. Good luck to everyone and remember nothing tastes as good as being skinny feels
Lp how did it go?
I’m on day 5. I’ve previously tried this before and lasted almost 7 days. I lost it last time because on day six i weighed myself and i hadn’t lost any weight so I cried alot and ordered a fabulous pizza. On day five of my new diet I can say that i’ve lost about 5 pounds. I weighed 140 before i started this diet and my goal weight is 125. I’m 5’3. Can anyone tell me if its slower and harder loosing weight when you’re not considered “overweight”? I have friends doing the diet with me and they are bigger (200 pounds and up) and they have pounds dropping off like nothing else.
Hi there. My first day on the diet/cleanse. Don’t feel too bad…yet. I’m not a big eater, but seem to eat all the wrong things. Have 2 kids, my oldest 20months and my youngest almost 5 months. picked up 16kgs with my first pregnancy and another 10 with my second. Trying to lose 10kgs. Nothing else has worked, so i’m hoping the lemonaid does. the taste does catch me a bit as i’m not a lemonaid fan. Going for 14 days… holding thumbs for everyone…please hold thumbs for me too.
I am on my fifth day of the master cleanse. i am doing the cleanse to detox, but to also take an inch off of my hips. i am at a 37, and need to get to a 36. with my age and body type i don’t know if it’s possible for me to lose any more weight. i am tempted to stop, i miss food. crazy to think i haven’t eaten anything in 5 days… i’ve decided to go the full 10 days that is recommended, but i might fall off the wagon soon. i definitely feel empowered to know that i can last this long without food. and i know that i can do it again if i need/want to.
I am starting my master cleanse tomorrow. My will power is shot to hell. I am praying that I can start and finish.
I am statring my master cleanse tomorrow. There are a lot of things that I am trying to get out of this and that is a clear head, clear body, and of course jump start a healthy eating habit for life.
I am going to start the MC this coming monday, but i have a few questions first ;
if i dont do the saltwater flush, will i still loose a good amount of weight? And, will exersizing make for ample weight loss? also, If i use less maple syrup then suggested, will the results still be the same as if i used the normal amount?
Hey, I’m starting the first part of the ease in tomorrow..ill ease in for 3 days then start the master cleanse! I’m just wondering if this is a bad idea for me? I have just turned 17 and I attend college full time..will this effect me? Will it be hard to do, as I’m guessing ill need the toilet a lot? I’d appreciate some advice, thanks!
I am going to start this diet tomorrow once i go to thee store n buy the stuff , im 5″4 n weigh 184 and it sucks i dont look that big at all i just really wanna lose weight cuz i’m not happy with my self could anybody tell me how much i would lose in 12 days please ?? Email it to me i need to know, thank u Jaimiee
Hi, I’ve read a great deal about this cleanse before and will be starting on Monday. I happen to ABHOR maple syrup, the very smell makes me nauseous and ingesting it will definitely make me vomit. Is the cleanse just as effective if I only use water, lemon, and cayenne?
I am starting the Lemon Master Cleanse tomorrow, so I will keep checking in here to see how it goes w/everyone:)
PS…We can totally rock this~
I am starting the master cleanse tomorrow, after hearing how difficult it is I am a little nervous. Is everyone also doing the salt water flush in the AM? I’ll try and keep you posted
I’m on day ten today. For everyone who has noticed that people who aren’t “overweight” tend to lose more slowly, I’d like to offer some advice. I’m 5’1″, starting weight 116. As of today I am 103.5. Considering my height that is actually quite a bit of weight to lose in such a short time. Believe this is because I have been practicing power-flow yoga in a 95 degree studio everyday. Not quite “hot yoga” but certainly detoxing, and actually a bit more strenuous than a typical bikram class. Also, because of my schedule I only drank the laxative tea once and have not done any SWF’s (they make me vomit). I think once i start eating some fiber it will all clear out
Good luck everyone! Once you get past day three it really is a breeze. And congratulations to those that have finished!
hey i am going to start the master cleanse tomowrow!! yay you guys have definitely motivated me…now all i need is a good ‘lemonade’ recipe…ideas would be much appreciated
Well its day one of the master cleanse and i have just had my first glass
doing for a total of 14 days, will let you know my progress and goodluck
I’m on day 3 of the cleanse, and and I alredy lost 3 pounds. I wanna lose about 10 pounds my starting weight was 147 and I wanna get to about 137 or less I’m only doing the cleanse for 7 days. I havent done the salt water flush or the tea but I’m having a bowl movement everyday and using the bathroom like crazy. I also cheated a bit, just eating raw veggies and my some ice cream. but for the rest of the rest of the 7 days im going to stick to the diet.
Good luck everyone
Hi, I am on day two and I have lost 4 pounds so far, I am doing it for ten days and I hope to have lost fourteen pounds, I will keep you posted…I feel real good, I am 5’6 inches and i weigh 155 pounds….
Hi Guys ,
I am planning to start this diet tomorrow , i am overweight anyway (259lbs)but i am doing it for mostly health reasons , i have crps which is very painful so carrying the extra weight make things just that little bit worse especially now i have to use a walking stick i am hoping to do this for 14 days and see how much better i feel and any weightloss will be an absolute bonus (as i have loads to lose).Good luck to anyone doing the same 1 will keep you posted t x
Hey, I started the Master Cleaner on Monday. This is my third day today. I have lost 7pds thus far. I am doing it for 15(20)days. I am excited and feel wonderful already. I try to exercise atlest twice a day, three if I can get it in. To those that are trying it no matter how many days please let us keep on being dedicated and focus on your health so Good Luck! We can do it!
It’s really important that you use grade B or C! I can’t stress that enough…grade A has very little nutrients and you will feel tired if you do the diet with a Grade A maple syrup. While grade C is hard to find(which contains the most nutrients) grade B can be found at any health food store, and it is expensive so be prepared.
Im starting the lemonade diet on monday!!!! im exited but nervous at the same time, I looove to eat! Anyways loved hearing all your wonderful stories! wish me luck!
i am starting the lemonade monday as well,got 20 pounds to lose,hope i’ll lose half of them by doing this diet,wish me muck and good luck marsha
I’m starting the diet tomorrow, because I really feel overweight and now it’s starting to have an impact on my everyday life… I need to lose about 35 pounds to reach my goal weight. Hearing everyone’s stories really inspired me to try this cleanse again (tried some time ago and failed…). Hope it goes well =) wish me luckk =D
So it’s 6pm, and I just started this diet. I plan to do it for 14 days.
I’m 5’7 and 170lbs. Hope to lose 10-15 with this.
I don’t know if I’ll do the SWF yet, I’ll give it a try in a few days (I don’t have regular bathroom access for the next 2 days).
But, this Saturday my family is having a big dinner that I can’t not eat it (since the dinner is in honour of me). Hopefully cheating that one day won’t hurt too much.
I don’t think I’m gonna weigh myself every day.. maybe every 3 or 4 days, just incase, cuz if I don’t start losing weight right away I’ll definately lose motivation.
Anyways, wish me luck! And does anyone have any advice about the SWF, is it really necessary to lose weight? Thx
Im starting my cleanse today. Im 5’5, 220 pounds, alot of extra weight. Im starting the cleanse as a jumpstart to a new year of eating right and weight loss. My goal is to stay on cleanse till Dec. 31. Starting my new year in with fresh fruit and veggies. Will post next Fri with my weight loss and my experience. Wish me luck.
Hi! I am 16 years old and starting the Master Cleanse either tomorrow or monday! I’m not overweight but I really need to cleanse my body and get into shape! We can do it guys, and remember, eating is for the weak haha! xx
Hi Everyone,
Today is my first day of the lemonade diet. I guess you can consider me a bit brave since i’m starting it on the week of Christmas and New Years, but I figure it couldn’t hurt to try. I’ll let you all know how it goes!
Happy Holidays,
Angie
I started the MC 2 days ago, but it doesn’t really cound because I’ve been eating. I’ve been doing the tea and the SWF. It is really hard not to eat, but I cut down on food and I am ready to officially start. Its really hard when you take care of little kids that you have to cook for.
I’m 30 years old and I’m 198 lbs but just 6 months ago I was 160 lbs I really need to lose this weight so I’m thinking about this diet and I’m reading all I can about it so first thing next year I’m starting this diet wish me good luck cause that is what I would need
I’m starting my cleanse tomorrow and I’m so excited. I wanted to get a jump start before New Year’s. I’ve done it 3 times before and it really works.
Something I’ve learned on the diet is to do the flush on a completely empty stomach as in no lemonade. Do it when you first wake up and are empty. Otherwise it may not work as well and you will only swell up from all the salt intake. Just sharing what I’ve learned. This will be my fifth cleanse. I usually go ten days. This time I am pulling for 15 days.
← Previous Comments
Next Comments →