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Dianna GMy Lemon Detox Experiment
August 23rd 2007 02:48
Since hearing that Beyonce Knowles publicly attributing her svelte figure in Dreamgirls to a Lemon Detox program, a friend of mine recently joined the cheerleading team for what is also called the Lemonade Diet.
After ten days, she said she lost ten kilos and was practically bouncing off the walls as she gushed how much more energised and happy she was because of her lemons. I thought ‘lemons’ was another word for some kind of recreational drug and I was about to walk out of her apartment then and there. Then she dragged me over to her fridge and showed me a drawerful of innocent-looking fresh lemons.
She proceeded to tell me about the benefits of the Lemon Detox program – how it effectively cleanses your body, strengthens your immune system, makes you feel energised, gives you a positive, happier outlook on life while also clearing your skin, making your hair shinier and, most importantly to a lot of people, helps you lose weight. All these benefits just by replacing all solid foods with up to 10 glasses of the lemon mix a day (mix of lemons, maple syrup and cayenne pepper) between 5 to 14 days. As I rolled my eyes, thinking of other failed fad diets, she assured me that the drink provided enough nutrients to satisfy one’s hunger cravings.
I sat there, glowering as she continued to gush. Then I realised I had been doing that a lot lately over the course of winter. Glowering. Glowering at my hubby for taking up the pathway everytime we walk and practically pushing me onto the grass with a litter of shit; glowering because I can’t seem to ‘seal a steak’ properly; glowering at Billy Blanks everytime he tells me through the TV to stop bouncing. I had lost my motivation to exercise regularly and eat properly and while I imagined with horror the grease oozing out of my pores as I devour another KFC 2 piece feed, I couldn’t seem to stop.
Hearing my friend humming to herself as she prepared another lemon drink and seeing the glow on her face, the sparkle in her eyes, I finally decided to try this detox program – not to lose weight (I am a firm believer that to lose weight and keep it off, you need to get off your ass and exercise, exercise, exercise) but to cleanse my digestive system so I could be regular again instead of feeling bloated and constipated which had sent me to many sessions of glowering, slumped over the toilet and my hubby threatening to lock me in there until I came out of my ‘black’ mood.
Planning to only do it four days or however long it took to get me regular, I began the program the next day. In addition to the lemon drink, I also had to drink a cup of laxative tea at night and a cup of salt water first thing in the morning, all to help with the bowel movements.
The taste of the lemon mix was surprisingly…nice. It doesn’t beat my cappuccino or Coke Zero but I wasn’t gagging on it like I was with the Poo Tea. The first six hours of the program was pretty good – no protests from my stomach at 10am when it realised it had skipped breakfast. I felt full and didn’t feel weak or lethargic from lack of solid food, although a little envious as the smell of lasagne heating in the microwave wafted into my office. Then 3pm rolled around and my stomach let out a long, loud, rumbling sound like my bellybutton was farting. And it refused to stop. For the next three days. In meetings, I had to conceal the rumbling sounds with a series of coughs that my throat was getting sore. During the quiet periods, I found myself snarling at the image of my friend cheerfully telling me I would not get hungry while also fighting the feeling of weakness creeping in.
Home was no better. I had to lock myself in the bedroom while hubby prepared his dinner and slept early to prevent myself from raiding the fridge. I had no energy to exercise and my mood only got worse. On top of glowering at everything, I started talking aloud to myself just to I could drown out the protests of my stomach. Despite drinking the laxative tea and the salt water, there were no bowel movements for the first two days. After it finally came on the afternoon of the third day, I thought I was going to pass out.
While I had lost half a kilo during the course of three days, my skin remained sallow, my eyes dull, my hair as brittle as always, I felt faint and very irritable. While my friend reminded me that I had to stick to the program for at least another three days to get the full benefits, I was sick of hearing my hubby now threatening to drive me into the middle of Blue Mountains and leave me there and told her, as nicely as I could, that the Lemon Detox program had done its job for me and that I would probably not look at lemons the same way again.
Have you tried the Lemonade Diet? Or any other fad diets?
After ten days, she said she lost ten kilos and was practically bouncing off the walls as she gushed how much more energised and happy she was because of her lemons. I thought ‘lemons’ was another word for some kind of recreational drug and I was about to walk out of her apartment then and there. Then she dragged me over to her fridge and showed me a drawerful of innocent-looking fresh lemons.
She proceeded to tell me about the benefits of the Lemon Detox program – how it effectively cleanses your body, strengthens your immune system, makes you feel energised, gives you a positive, happier outlook on life while also clearing your skin, making your hair shinier and, most importantly to a lot of people, helps you lose weight. All these benefits just by replacing all solid foods with up to 10 glasses of the lemon mix a day (mix of lemons, maple syrup and cayenne pepper) between 5 to 14 days. As I rolled my eyes, thinking of other failed fad diets, she assured me that the drink provided enough nutrients to satisfy one’s hunger cravings.
I sat there, glowering as she continued to gush. Then I realised I had been doing that a lot lately over the course of winter. Glowering. Glowering at my hubby for taking up the pathway everytime we walk and practically pushing me onto the grass with a litter of shit; glowering because I can’t seem to ‘seal a steak’ properly; glowering at Billy Blanks everytime he tells me through the TV to stop bouncing. I had lost my motivation to exercise regularly and eat properly and while I imagined with horror the grease oozing out of my pores as I devour another KFC 2 piece feed, I couldn’t seem to stop.
Hearing my friend humming to herself as she prepared another lemon drink and seeing the glow on her face, the sparkle in her eyes, I finally decided to try this detox program – not to lose weight (I am a firm believer that to lose weight and keep it off, you need to get off your ass and exercise, exercise, exercise) but to cleanse my digestive system so I could be regular again instead of feeling bloated and constipated which had sent me to many sessions of glowering, slumped over the toilet and my hubby threatening to lock me in there until I came out of my ‘black’ mood.
Planning to only do it four days or however long it took to get me regular, I began the program the next day. In addition to the lemon drink, I also had to drink a cup of laxative tea at night and a cup of salt water first thing in the morning, all to help with the bowel movements.
The taste of the lemon mix was surprisingly…nice. It doesn’t beat my cappuccino or Coke Zero but I wasn’t gagging on it like I was with the Poo Tea. The first six hours of the program was pretty good – no protests from my stomach at 10am when it realised it had skipped breakfast. I felt full and didn’t feel weak or lethargic from lack of solid food, although a little envious as the smell of lasagne heating in the microwave wafted into my office. Then 3pm rolled around and my stomach let out a long, loud, rumbling sound like my bellybutton was farting. And it refused to stop. For the next three days. In meetings, I had to conceal the rumbling sounds with a series of coughs that my throat was getting sore. During the quiet periods, I found myself snarling at the image of my friend cheerfully telling me I would not get hungry while also fighting the feeling of weakness creeping in.
Home was no better. I had to lock myself in the bedroom while hubby prepared his dinner and slept early to prevent myself from raiding the fridge. I had no energy to exercise and my mood only got worse. On top of glowering at everything, I started talking aloud to myself just to I could drown out the protests of my stomach. Despite drinking the laxative tea and the salt water, there were no bowel movements for the first two days. After it finally came on the afternoon of the third day, I thought I was going to pass out.
While I had lost half a kilo during the course of three days, my skin remained sallow, my eyes dull, my hair as brittle as always, I felt faint and very irritable. While my friend reminded me that I had to stick to the program for at least another three days to get the full benefits, I was sick of hearing my hubby now threatening to drive me into the middle of Blue Mountains and leave me there and told her, as nicely as I could, that the Lemon Detox program had done its job for me and that I would probably not look at lemons the same way again.
Have you tried the Lemonade Diet? Or any other fad diets?
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Comment by Chic Critique
You're right, good diet and regular exercise are the only way!
Not that I can talk - mmm...that KFC feed sounds like a good idea for lunch....
Help! Stop me!
Cheers
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Your lemons look great, another meaning for a lemon is something that doesn't work.
Plenty of fibre and fruit for going to the toilet.
Aimz, ever think of going to the doctor, there could be some hormonal imbalance.
Love and kisses and hugs and stuff and starry starry nights.
katyzzz
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I think you're absolutely spot on. To lose weight you need to eat crap food and exercise your butt off.
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Hi Kylie, I know, eh? I actually spoke to another girl who had tried out the lemon detox as well and actually fainted!
Hi Tracy, exactly. But a lot of women would try anything.
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Comment by JayBee
I too am on the Lemon Detox Diet (Day 2 - not that I'm counting) And feel like absolute sh*t. I have a severe headache and I feel like I can't concentrate at all. I totally light headed.
The only thing that is keeping me sane is the fact that it will be over and done with in 5 days time.
Oh to start a morning with a coffee - what a dream! But the whole point is to do this so it changes the way you look at food and changes your eating patterns. It isn't a long - term thing nor a cure for weight loss.
It's a way to change your lifestyle - not change your dress size.
Jen
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Although I have heard some very whacky diets over the years as my mum and my cousins are big on them.
Firstly there was the chilli Lemon diet - quite similar to the Lemon Detox but you basically mix chili powder and lemon juice together and drink it for a full three days without eating.
Then there is the ham diet, where you just eat ham, and nothing else.
My personal experience with these is not really diet but for the general wellbeing - slice up some lemon, put them in a mug with a bit of honey, pour hot water over them and stir. I have a cup in the morning with breakfast and a cup at night after dinner just before sleep. These have been keeping me happy and improving my skin!
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When you deprive your body of fat, carbohydrates or anything else it needs, your body goes into emergency mode.
That means it *stores* any and all fats, carbs or whatever else it can find instead of burning them for fuel.
Chronic dieting puts your body into a state of constant vigilance--even exercising won't get rid of unwanted fat as quickly because your body has been fooled into thinking it is being deprived, thus storing instead of burning.
Don't take my word for it--this is basic physiological science here, that can be verified on any legitimate medical or nutritional site.
Science doesn't lie. The media does.
Comment by --[[Kayla]]--
I follow Hollywood pretty closely [[sorry...]] so of course I hear alot of what fad dieters have to say.
I am also a firm beleiver in workouts. I take dance, various martial arts, and I occasionally do some Tai Bo.
Back to the talking thing, though.
I realised that alot of people eat when they're bored. I do it. I heard one dieter say "Alot of times I ask myself...'Why am I eating this?'"
So I started asking myself that while I waited in line at school. I looked at myself piling on the bread, the hamburger, the french fries, and yadda yadda and I asked myself...Why am I eating this?
I did the same at home and I realised that I was a random eater. If there was a commercial on E! I would get up and look in the cabinet out of habit. That often led to needless snacks.
I also take a tough love approach. I heard a quote from that new book "Skinny Bitch" and it said 'Everytime you put crap in your body, you ARE crap'
Well, I DO like my ego..
So I started going to the salad/potato/soup/sandwich line at school instead of our daily special of chinese and three-cheese lasagna. Our high school has MANY food choices...
I think it's working quite well!
--[[Kayla]]--
Comment by Anonymous
6 weeks post detox and I have kept the weight off with my healthier eating lifestyle.
Cheers Guys Jackie
Comment by Anonymous
I am currently on the Lemon Detox Diet - day 2. I have never followed a detox program before and my diet was pretty poor. I did a whole heap of research before starting this and I have heard of absolute nightmare scenarios where people have said the salt water drink in the morning is worse than childbirth, that they felt continously hungry, that others felt they'd black out etc.. but I decided to give it a go and see for myself. The verdict? Well, it's too early for a complete verdict, but I can honestly say.. so far so good. I must say I do feel a little more tired than usual, but I attribute that also to the fact that I'm not having my usual 2 or 3 cups of coffee. I don't feel hungry at all - and I'm a fairly good eater usually - it's just the psychological thing of not eating solid foods that is challenging for me. Still early days for me on this detox, as I'm aiming for 10 days but if side effects continue at this minimal level as has been so far, I'll be very pleased. I haven't yet started to see any real tangible benefits, but I'm only half way through day 2.. so we'll see how I go...
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Comment by Anonymous
Just buy any 100% maple syrup from coles or woolies, make sure it's only 100% tho, it will coles about $7-$10 and if you like substitute some of it with organic black strap molasses, it's full of B vitamins.
i want to try it.. i have bought so much maple syrup it's not funny... now I’m just waiting for the right time to start.
This diet if a copy of the original ‘master cleanse’ ß google it and see what you can find… you don’t need that very expensive tree syrup stuff.
Comment by Lemon Detox Diet
Not everyone should go for this diet, if you don't like the idea of luquid diet or feel pain or something like this, please, try another diet. However, for many people lemon diet detox is very effective and easy to be involved in.
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It's called the Cowen diet or something it is more of a change of lifestyle and what you eat, and make you weight and measure everything you eat each meat and discipline yourself not to eat 'unheathly' things like drink coke, coffee, eat chocolates etc.
It's a much healthier diet to be on!
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Comment by Anonymous
It is totally true. I have never been as beautiful as I am now because I don't concentrate on my faults anymore. I just keep seeing myself as fit and beautiful. Eat healthy, work out, be happy, keep seeing a fit you and .... it will happen. It also helps to look at pictures of yourself from when you were happy with your weight. This is why the hollywood stars are so gorgeous and age so well. They keep thinking about the good stuff.
About the lemon diet:
I drink lemon and ginger tea when I'm feeling a bit off/bloated. Boil ginger for about ten minutes, just a bit will do. Add some lemon juice. Skip dinner and just drink this tea. There is no need to do it for 10 days though. That is just silly.
And if you are having trouble with your bowel movements some yogurt will always work.
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well, I too decided to try this crazy diet, after reading some positive and some negative coments... I am on day 4! and I am counting! This is hard, eventhough I am eating a bowl of cabbage soup every night and slip in a few fruits every now and then. I feel terrible today, I have absolutely no energy and feel very light headed. the moody thing...I m alright, no nick names yet...lol But today I feel sooooo weak and very irritable...I m conforting myself with green tea, but it is hard when my boyfriend (who is a great cook and eats 24/7 without gaining one kilo) makes himself homemade hamburgers and fries...and all i get is a bowl of cabbage soup.. tomoarow, i will start the not eating at all for hopefully 7-10 days. I have to say, that when since I started I already lost 2 kilos and a half which is good news, but the hard part will be to keep off the weight... I whish all of you who are in this diet good luck, and stay strong, you are not alone in this!
ps: can anyone tell me what that salt water mixture does and how to prepare it???
Thanx, Sarah
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Wish me luck...
Tara
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Comment by Anonymous
The last couple of days has been hard, but not as hard as I thought!! Yes I have felt tired, a sore head and am dying for FOOD, but only after a day or so I have already lost a couple of Kg's and my skin looks great! And yes Kylie, dinner is the hardest... I've actually allowed myself a small bowl of home made vegie soup for dinner to stop me from throwing in the towel, but I'm still getting results. I feel this is as much of a mental detox as well of a physical. Kylie, I would love to keep in touch with you as I'm doing this alone and it's not easy at all, but I do think the results are worth it!!
Keep strong, Tara!!!
Comment by Anonymous
Started well. Developed a bad headache at about 1pm. Lots of work to do so I have small egg sandwich and a couple of sips of black coffee. Felt immediately better and good all afternnon. Not at all hungry now. Going to try to stick with it all day tomorrow...stay tuned!
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Comment by teeney79
Day 2 for me- Doing ok, although I was awoken this morning by stomach cramps which resulted in me being stuck to the loo for about 15 minutes - I guess that cleanout tea is doing it's job! The cramps were pretty intense though, not sure if that's one of the side effects of this detox or not but feel ok after going to the loo. Also got a pretty yucky taste in my mouth which is normal apparently, I've been brushing my teeth 3 times a day for that reason as well as I'm scared all the acid from the lemons will damage my teeth. I didn't do this for the purpose of weight loss but I have lost about a kilo so far.
Apart from that, I'm a little more tired and cranky than usual and I can't say that I'm not hungry because I'd be lying! I'd kill to sink my teeth into a sandwich, burger, bowl of pasta - even a bowl of steamed vegies! But I'm not feeling sick so that's a good thing. Every time I'm really hungry I just have another cup of the lemon drink. Hopefully after today the hunger will subside a little, here's hoping!
My fiancee only wants me to do it for 7 days instead of 10 as we have our engagement party the weekend after I finish this detox and he doesn't want me to risk being too sick or weak for it (perish the thought!). And the party would fall within the 3 days after the detox when you're not suppsed to eat certain foods or drink any alcohol so maybe it would be safer to stick with the 7 days, especially since it's the first time I've ever done a diet of any descripiton let alone a detox.
So now it's 5 days to go! Yay!
How is everyone else going?
Teeney79
Comment by Anonymous
There is no point feasting on the regular dietary intake of pizzas, meat, caffeine etc then to suddenly start the lemon detox drink. You automatically send your body into shock.
You should start of by slowly decreasing your food intake. Drinking more water, slowly cutting out the caffeine and then when you feel ready, then start the lemon detox program.
I tried the lemon detox for only 2 days and it did work.
I know 2 days is nothing in comparison to 10days. But you can use the detox program, once a week, or do it hard core and do 10days. Or you can even replace meals like lunch and dinner with the drink.
Just think about it. Detoxing is about eliminating wastes from your system. So don't send your body into shock and trauma by one day just deciding to do the lemon detox.
Take it easy, do it when you have less stress in your life, less deadlines, and 'listen' to your body...
Comment by Anonymous
I"d definitely only do the 7 days ahead of your engagement party. Too risky otherwise, particularly given you're not doing the 'relaxed' version like me.
With the weekend coming up I've said no to a few invitations and I think I'll try not eating lunch - just having the lemon thang purely. Didn't want to risk that with a big week of work.
I'll keepp you updated...!
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Im on the lemon detox diet...day 3. I have not stuck to it 100% tho and have lost over 3lb. Day one i felt soooo sh*t!! Felt sooo week and throbbing headakes. I ended up having a slice of toast and then a pork chop as had to cook them for hubby's tea and needed that bit of energy to hoover up! Yesterday i had a very small yoghurt and picked at my little ones dinner while feeding him oh and a coffee. And today i have had half a lemon curd sandwich, a coffee and yogurt, oohps not doin too well but suppose its better than what i was eating before. BLURKKK, the laxative tea is GROSS...managed one yesterday and will have another today! Only had one glass of the diet drink today, so id better get off my ar*e and start squeezing lemons. I have not been going to the tiolet very well, infact not at all? Whens that going to kick in, i feel like i need to but cant!! I can see myself giving up soon but want to loose weight and quick...cant be doing with the healthy eating and taking forever to actually loose some. HEEELLLPPP!!!! xxxx
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Comment by Sherry
I bought my maple syrup and the sea sult along with the pepper few months ago on ebay... tired it for one day but i gave up! I couldn't concentrate in class and was feeling so without energy...
Now being on holidays and as I have gained 4kg during the exams, im thinking about starting it again tomorrow.
I actually liked the taste of the drink... specially because of the fact that i love lemons and the pepper makes the drink taste so unique.
Im off to safeway tomorrow morning to buy some lemons and to start my 7 day program.
I'll keep posting how I feel on here.
Lots of love to everyone,
Sherry
Comment by Sherry
I feel a bit out of energy n really need a coffee,btw i had a bitter coffee yesterday( i think it should be fine tho),,
I have already lost 1Kg since yesterday morning woohoo bring it on...
Comment by Sherry
I'll try and not have anything tomorrow!
Today a mate told me that his friend has lost 15kg on lemon detox in like 2 weeks! Isnt that amazing?
Im a bit hesitating tho...wouldnt all the weight come back the min we start eating normal?
Comment by KH
Ok, so I'm a fan of the whole detox principle. I've done the Leslie Kenton 10 day detox once or twice every year for the last 8 years (except the last 2) and thoroughly recommend it - no alcohol or caffeine, 2 day fruit only fast then only fresh, preferably raw fruit and veg for 6 days and introduce a bit of lean meat and wholegrains for the last 2 days. The basic principle is that all artificial, refined, canned, processed food is bad for us. I totally agree with this and could happily live on this diet for ever if I had my own personal chef! But the reality is 90% of the food we have around us today is not like that and when you're hungry, tired or just don't have enough time it all comes down to convenience. And the bad food is always just there!
The Leslie Kenton detox (books available at bookstores everywhere) is great. You lose a little bit (1-2kg) of weight but the real benefit is the way you look - you just simply look damn prettier - people notice! Clearer skin, brighter complexion, no bloating, brighter eyes after just 10 days. You also feel more energised - you feel healthier. But the main reason I do it is that I find it is a great way get motivated and re-focused on my overall health and diet. Instead of focusing on what I should not eat, I'm focusing on what I should be putting into my body (heaps of water, fruit and veg). To be honest, I really struggle with this, because it's almost like a full time job looking after yourself. I'm usually good for a while and then I start to slip.
Anway, I did the Leslie Kenton detox 3 weeks ago then went away for a couple of weeks and slipped up a bit but I really wanted to continue on this great run of motivation I'm having at the moment. I'm 34 and about 20kg heavier than my ideal weight (what I was in my 20s). I've never been what you'd describe as 'thin', but except for the last couple of years I've always been fairly 'slim'. Change of job ( I now run a fast food / convenience store!) - more stress, longer hours, less routine, less walking as part of my daily ritual have seen things get out of control. My clothes would start to feel tight over the years and I'd do something about it but it's now at the stage where I don't actually fit into them! I just don't feel like me.
Anyway again..., so I started the lemon detox 4 days ago. My reason is that I want to get completely motivated and focused on healthy eating and excercise in the longer term and I think the ' cold turkey' absolute 'rejuvination' of the lemon detox is the way for me to do it. It forces you to mentally focus, shrinks your stomach so that you don't crave as much food (as westerners we all simply eat too much food) and elimates all your taste for unhealthy foods. After doing the Leslie Kenton detox, I actually found the most rabbit like salads gloriously delicious and you begin to really enjoy the taste again of a something simple like slice of tomato.
Day 4 - quick run down
Only felt hungry a bit in the evenings on day 1 and 2. I find the lemon drink nice and very easy to prepare, and it takes the edge of hunger pretty well. I've been following the diet to the letter and haven't had anything else at all to eat or drink. I'm a huge coffee drinker and when I go off it I usually get headaches for about 2 days. I've been pretty much off coffee and alcohol for 3 weeks already, so got that all out of the way earlier. I actually feel less hungry on this diet than the Leslie Kenton one - not sure why. The herbal / laxative tea is also pleasant - it's become an enjoyable ritual sitting down to a nice cup of tea before I go to bed. Ritual is such a huge part of why I eat - it's actually more about the ritual of eating and drinking than hunger. My mind would think of the ritual of 'sweet time' at about 8-9pm but when I took the time to think about it, I realised I wasn't hungry so I've substitued some of these rituals with things like taking a long relaxing bath. The salt water drink is PURE HELL! I don't mind the elimination process - cleared everything out by Day 2 so my bowel movements are pretty much just like turning a hose on and off. I started on my days off- you really have to be near a toilet. It took about 1hr to take effect and then I went repeatedly every 15min or so for the next couple of hours. Basically it becomes like your just passing slightly discoloured water through your bowel - no cramps or pain though. The terrible part is drinking the foul stuff - it makes me want to gag. I was supposed to drink 1L of mildly salty water (2tsp) but I just want to get it over and done with so now I just drink 1 glass of very salty water (2tsp) then 1litre of pure water straight afterwards.
I don't really have any side effects. I went into this with a head cold and sore throat but thought all that lemon juice and gargling with salt water would actually be good for it. My cold isn't as bad but I have a blocked ear and my head feels a bit foggy - not sure if that is the head cold of the detox. Don't feel overly energetic but don't feel tired either. Don't feel mood or grumpy - just positive. I have however been really restless in my sleep the last 2 nights, waking up and tossing and turning. I don't feel hungry at all. Have elected not to do the salt water thing on work days as I start at 6am. Have lost about 2kg on the scales and clothes feel slightly loser but doubt that this is 'real' weight loss.
Feeling very motivated and happy to go on to 10-12 days... will keep you informed.
PS. everyone around me is quite concerned about this diet and is treating me as if I've joined a weird cult.
Comment by Anonymous
I did it for five days and by the time I finished I did feel absolutely awesome, though I did find the detox difficult at times. I was very hungry on it sometimes and when the senna tea "did it's thing" I must say, it was not pleasant. It certainly emptied the bowel but painfully. I used to take it before I went to bed and then I'd be woken by stomach cramps early the next morning and I then had very bad stomach cramps for a good hour or so and had to keep running to the toilet with "the runs", not fun, especially when you have to go to work! Speaking of work, I struggled to concentrate too so if you think you'd be the same, maybe try the detox when you've got a few days off! I guess all of these things I've just said would be enough to put some of you off, but it is normal to feel like this as it's during the time all of the toxins are leaving your body, it feels like crap but it's a good thing, trust me!
I have noticed since finishing it though that each time I eat something unhealthy I feel sick after it for a little while, it really does reprogram your body into healthy eating. Also, alcohol goes straight to your head! I shared a bottle of wine with my fiancee a few days after I finished the detox and let me just say that I wasn't too far from legless! Which is not like me at all!
I'm not entirely sure how healthy it really is to not eat at all especially when you're consuming so much acid in the lemons but a lot of doctors do support this diet. I really think it depends on each person. Everyone is different and for some it will be fantastic and others not so good, my best advice is to listen to your body. On the third day, I had such bad hunger pains in my stomach that it felt like my pancreas was hurting so I did eat a small bowl of steamed vegies. I listened to my body and It definitely helped and I still reaped the benefits of the detox.
I wish you all luck with this as for some of you it won't be easy but the end results are worth it.
Comment by KH
The detox is going really well and I feel confident that there will be no problem in getting to 14 days. I don't have any cravings, and my hunger is under control. The detox has completely reconditioned my food habits and my relationship with food. I'm really looking forward to replenishing my body after the detox with small super healthy meals of fruit, veg, wholegrains - not because I'm hungry but because I have the urge to really nurture my body. I honestly have to say this has been EASIER than any diet I've been on in the past which have always been a battle between what my mind says I should be eating and what my body was craving. I now have absolutely no cravings. I feel bright and healthy but am still looking forward to after the detox when I anticipate that I will feel and look my healthiest ever! I've lost about 4kg so far but am completely confident now that I will be able to maintain a healthy eating lifestyle and lose exactly the amount of weight I need to over the next couple of months. I'm feeling completely in control and that for the first time, I've really made a life change.
Comment by Chloe
I am keen to start now.
Main question I have is .. where do I buy it? I am in Sydney, can I get it from a Health store, or is it only online? What about ebay?
Thanks in advance.
Chloe
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You say you're on day 4 & haven't lost weight! Have you been doing the saltwater flushes? & have you been drinking in addition to the lemon drink, about 2ltrs of water a day? apparently they helps you flush your system and helps with the weight-loss. I don't know about eating carrots, sounds like you have hunger pangs! Are you measuring the correct doses??
Keep at it.
Chloe
Comment by Sherry
I dont think you can find the actual thing in a health food store unless you want to use normal maple syrup etc.
Have a look on ebay!
I did it for 3 days, but I couldnt do it anymore, i had a massive pain in my stomache and also i couldnt concentrate in the class!
But i guess there are ppl who can actually do it for a week or more.
Anyway good luck
Comment by Anonymous
Good Luck to you all
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Comment by Anonymous
Thank god I found this site! I actually got up early this morning because I was so excited to start the detox....I wont do that again. I am only on day 1 but from reading the above I dont seem to have any of the side effects to the full extent. I feel a bit light headed and slightly shaky but I am not hungry (although my brain is playing little mind games with me imagining biting into some crusty fresh bread!) I am only doing it for 4 to 5 days just to have a little rest from my nightly wines and break some snacking eating habits. Hopefully I lose a kilo or 2 as I think that would motivate me to go a bit longer. I may make some soup too just incase I feel I need a snack. But so far I seem to be doing ok.....after 6 hours...Oh dear so far to go!
Comment by Anonymous
this is my first day of the lemon detox diet and I am so extremely grateful that I have found this site for support and guidence!
Anyways, I am just wondering, is it really necessary to have the salt water & laxative teas in addition to the lemon drink?
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You can actually buy the syrup from a few different health food stores now. go to lemondetoxdiet.com and it gives you a listing of all distributors in each city. I've been thinking about starting the lemon detox diet for a while now and reading your comments has inspired me! Especially since I'm on uni holidays next week so its perfect timing in that I'll be home.. but also dangerous because I'll be bored! Well I'm starting Monday so I'll keep you posted.
Nikki
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Comment by NaZzY
Wow i'm glad there are sites like this where i can see unbiased real opinions on these this diet...
I felt the need to look elsewhere other than the actually official lemon detox diet,because i felt that maybe it would be biased in support of the diet ( which no surprise it is might i add!).
I havent tried anything like this before.Never dieted.Never detoxed.But i'm getting married in 6 weeks and want to look amazing for my wedding.I'm not overweight,but i am short so i look a bit chubby lol.I wanna look and feel amazing inside and out,so i thought what better way than to detox.
I am starting tommorow or on saturday.Lets see how i got aye!
Wish me luck guys i'll keep you posted!
Cheers =)
Naz
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Comment by Anonymous
i was watching today tonight or something like that and it had a bit about the lemon detox diet, and i am really thinking about trying it. i think it sounds bearable,
although i am really worried that after i stop i will gain even more weight back on??
and will it still work if i just have the tea instead of the salt water also.
thanks in advance and good luck everyone
Comment by Anonymous
I felt a little light headed on the first day but since then I've felt great, though i have one question to put out there. Has anyone been experiencing pain in their lower legs? It's really strange, just a dull pain when i'm just relaxing or sitting at my desk. Not a big fan but it's not so bad that I need to change my behaviour.
I'm an advocate of the diet for sure, I was getting some very bad food habits where i'd have to eat sweets every night and a biscuit with my tea, plus entering an office job where i'm sitting a lot... all leading to a gain of 7 kg this year. And when you used to weigh 50kg, this is a lot!!!
I'm not sure if i've lost any weight yet but I'm feeling good about it all and looking forward to the end results.
I think the important thing is to not start the diet if you are really unhealthy/unfit as it will knock you for a six. Spend a few months slowly improving your lifestyle and then do the detox and you won't feel such terrible 'symptoms'
Good luck to everyone and i'm glad there are others out there who have given it a go
Jo
Comment by Anonymous
didnt last gave in and ate a meat pie.. got to work and i just needed to eat sugar!
i havnt eaten today at all.. im finding it really hard to not think about food and how good everything tastes.
i did the salt water thing yesterday morning.. didnt go to the toilet at all.. and figured id just have the tea this morning instead.. still no bowel movements.
i bought a pack of laxatives to take at night to see if they'll do the trick.
not too sure if i will make it the whole 9 yards, my bf is pretty much pressuring me to so hopefully that will keep me goin!
Comment by Anonymous
the drink tastes fine, yesterday i did add a little bit too much pepper in and believe me it made the drink a whole lot more interesting lol. but today i have it sussed and it tastes great!
im planning to do this diet for 7 days! so ill finish on friday! im slightly worried ill put the weight back on but i bought the pollen tablet things that help prepare your body for increased food intake and prevent weight gain, so hopefully i should be ok, fingers crossed.
honestly this diet is great so far! people react to things differently, it just depends on how your body adjusts to not eating and in-taking a fluid rather than several meals! dont judge something unless you have tried it! you could feel absolutely amazing afterwards!!
trust me, its great!
Comment by Anonymous
I ended up doing the detox for 8days, I was starting to feel a little hungry on the last 2 days which I took as the signal my body was ready to eat again.
I ended up losing 5kg's over the week, and have put 2 back on in the last week and half (and that's with a couple of choclate splurges!)
I'm ready to go on a 'diet' now and watch my food and up the exercise and doubt that the weight will come back.
Have faith everyone... the diet is worth it!!
Comment by GoldCoaster
Day 4 was hard for me feelings of irritability and headaches set in. I ended up having some soup. Then had a ham & salad sandwich.
Day 5 I had some soup again.
Day 6 I had a sausage wrapped in bread with sauce for lunch.
Day 7 I felt great and was back on track again.
I've lost over 5kgs and will write in again in a few weeks to let you know how I'm going.
I think it's important that if your body has had enough of this diet and you really feel the need to eat. Then EAT!!
The only person holding you back to try again is You!
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also has anyone else not had any bowel movements since starting? i started saturday and havent had any bowel movements since friday! im not doing the laxative tea as laxatives give me the worst cramps and make me pass out!
Comment by revo
and i am hungry!!! I dont really mind the taste more the smell that puts me off.
doing it for hopefully 10 days if i can last!!
Comment by Anonymous
i have the bee pollen tablets so lets hope i dont give in to the lovely packet of crisps sat on my top shelf and dont put the weight back on within a couple of days!
good luck to all that are giving this detox a go! if i can go 6days without a drop of food then i dont see why you cant! just think of the weight loss! 12LBS!!! Wooo
Comment by Jaz
but i re read the instuctions an fixed it up
it is disguisting seriouslii even though its the first day....i meen - 6-9 cup of this stuf....for a week...
i dnt mind the lemon - its just the pepper that i cant stand
hmmm wel see how i go
hopefulii lose sum wieght
xx
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Comment by Anonymous
A few people have mentioned trouble with bowel movements. If you are not on the detox but have trouble with bowel movements, I would suggest a bowl of weetbix with sliced banana and a cup of tea in the morning. 20 minutes later, hey presto. Plus 2 or more pieces of fruit and at least 1L of water throughout the day. It will work wonders for your digestive system and your skin too. Plus 3 exercise sessions a week will help in so many ways too!
Your body is a temple, look after it.
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Comment by Bonnie
A question that I have that may be gross for some people, but in regards to the bowel movements, mine are rather clear and runny, just wondering if this is normal or not??
Also a tip for people with headaches, Peppermint tea works a treat! On the first day I had really horrible headaches and a cup of peppermint tea helped heaps.
Thanks Bonnie.
Comment by Anonymous
Seems that some people may be experiencing that and blaming the lemon detox...
Comment by teeney79
Bonnie, I experienced the same as you with the whole "Loo" thing, I guess it's normal as all we're consuming is liquid? It also caused me terrible stomach cramps! But once I'd been to the loo a couple of times I felt ok.
Comment by Sherry
im hoping to do it for 2 weeks, i was gonna do 3 weeks but ill see how i go...
just a question: what is this bee pollen tablet abt? i read someone mentioning it above and saying it helps not to put on weight later on when we start eating "healthy", can someone tell me the actual brand name n where to buy it from?
thanks.
ill keep posting on how i go.
xx
Comment by Anonymous
I mean, Heaps of people go on it for a week (only a WEEK of suffering) and loose up to 7kg.
That would be awesome.
My opinion.
Try it again, Actually stick with it, and then see how it goes.
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Comment by Charl
I'm starting the detox just after christmas just to cleanse my whole system out. Been feeling a bit yuk lately with energy etc, so I'm hoping this will be a good change.
Good luck to everyone else whose taking the challenge. I'm going to stick with it for 10-12 days.
Comment by Anonymous
Hey all,
I started the Lemon detox program on Boxing Day (or "Mastercleanse" as it is really called), and am now on the end of my fourth day. As of this morning (3 days completed), my weight had dropped by 3 kilos! (probably on my 4th kilo by the end of today!) Fantastic for me, as I have a large amount to reduce before I can be considered "healthy weight range", and need a kick start to get back onto my Sureslim program (the best and most effective program in my opinion).
I mainly decided to go on this detox to cleanse out impurities from my system, and in doing so, i thought it would assist my body in absorbing nutrients. I have a gluten and lactose intolerance, and that is usually an indicator that your body is not absorbing things or dealing with digestion properly.
After a lot of research I have discovered that THE KEY to why many people have accumulated fat on their body's or have major weight problems, is because their body is either not absorbing enough nutrients, or the foods that are being consumed do not contain enough nutrients. Your body is literally starving. The result: your body will STORE whatever it can (in the fat cells) to compensate for the "starvation" it is feeling. It wants REAL nutrients. If your colon is stuffed up with crap and plaque, you will also not be able to absorb enough nutrients, whether from the foods you are eating, or from supplements.
To those of you who are experiencing major constipation on the detox, then you are not doing the detox properly. See if you can read the "Lemon detox Diet" book, or the "Mastercleanse". You should be drinking at least 2 Litres of pure water PLUS the 2 Litres or so of the Lemon/syrup/cayenne and water mixture PLUS any peppermint or senna tea. The salt water flush is only ineffective when you have not used enough salt - I find you need 2 heaped teaspoons of sea salt to one litre of warm water. This salt DOES NOT absorb into your body, it's weight equals our blood and the salinity of our blood so it is eliminated and not absorbed. If you hate the salt water flush (as do I), take the senna in the evening, and senna in the morning. I actually take a teaspoon of BLACKMORE'S COLON CLEANSE herbs of an evening (they contain senna, psyllium and other herbs) and clean you right out without the horrible cramping. In the morning, i just drink a cup of senna tea.
You will experience cravings for many days, and bad side effects if you are not eliminating properly. The whole point of taking the senna tea at night and the salt water flush in the morning (which I DESPISE but agree that it is so effective), is to eliminate all the toxins and fat that has been released into the bowels each day. Your detox WILL NOT WORK if you do not drink enough fluids and do not have at least two bowel movements a day.
My first 2-3 days were horrible in terms of how much I wanted to eat food! I can't say that I had many side effects in the way of headaches (mainly tiredness late afternoon on the first two days). It was all a mind game - I kept fantasising about all the food I was missing, fantasising about chewing various foods and experiencing various tastes. I am an excellent cook, so that doesn't help! What made matters worse is the fact that my hubby has been pigging out on junk food like you wouldn't believe! But I keep convincing myself that this is for the greater good - every body benefits from a fast and an internal cleanse at least once a year.
Seeing the excellent weight loss (which is fat loss as I have done body fat testing - it is not muscle mass being lost) is keeping me motivated. But the biggest downfall that can REALLY get to you is the mind-games, focusing on what you are missing out on can really do your head in, and may tempt you to have solid food (your guts will kill you if you do this!). If I had listened to my mind-games, it could have easily made me quit in the first 3 days.
But something magic happened today (my fourth day). I slept soundly last night for the first time in ages, and when I awoke, I seemed to be in a great mood. I was not hungry at all. The cravings were gone. I stopped fantasising about food, and despite the fact that a day or two ago I was wishing that I could just quit and eat ANYTHING, I suddenly felt the motivation to not only complete 7 days, but to possibly go onto 10 days or beyond!
For those of you wanting an excellent colon cleanse, I also found another company called "Blessed Herbs" (www.blessedherbs.com). Apparently some people who have done the lemon detox find that after taking the Blessed Herbs colon cleanse afterwards cleans out all the GUNK from their colon that the lemon detox didn't manage to clean! The pictures on the website are repulsive, but it just goes to show what is stuck to our colon walls (even very healthy people). So it seems to be much more effective, and also easier to follow.
Always see it as a way of "spring cleaning" your insides, and a springboard to healthier eating, and never see it as purely a weight-loss program. Remember that day one to about day 3, your body is using it's sugar stores from the liver and therefore, your cravings for sugar etc will still be there. If you are a drinker of caffeinated drinks everyday, consider abstaining for a couple of days from tea,coffee coke etc before starting the lemon detox, and let us not forget, that one of the BIGGEST addictions many people have and don't realise it, is to aspartame (nutrasweet etc). This toxic chemical will take quite a while and drastic detox to be eliminated from your cells.
It's a hard slog, but you CAN do it, and you can also do a "relaxed program" if you don't feel you can cope, check the Lemon Detox website, they explain how. You will still get excellent benefits.
Sorry for writing so much, I just wanted to give as much info to people embarking on this program.
Cheers,
Jayjay
Comment by Anonymous
After 3 days of building myself up I have started my first drink today.
Tasted quiet ok. Im heading for the 5 day detox to start with and see from there.
I could not bring myself to drink the salt water so I am just having the tea in the mornings and at night. did anyone else do this?
WIll keep you updated.
Comment by Anonymous
i am starting today, just wondering if anyone knows if the diet effects medications, i am taking lexapro for depression, will this effect the detoxing?
A
Comment by Anonymous
just to let you know how i went on the detox. i started at 58kg after xmas, too much alcohol and was eating way too much junk food, had gained 5 kg in a month.
so went to doct who saw my pudgy face and asked if i had a sinus infection, this was the last straw. started the detox the next day.
day one i was basically in the fetal position, as i am detoxing alcohol, cigarettes, coffee and decreasing my meds. big shock to system. plus the salt wash made me physically sick and only lasted the first day. i have opted for senna tabs instead which have worked fine.
day two, not as bad, yet not hungry only the psych effects of not eating, ie watching a hungry jacks ad is hair pulling.
day three pretty awful.
day four the hardest. i started just nibbling on a carrot if i had the urge to eat.
day five no energy but my mum came over and burst into tears when she saw me, she said that she thought i looked forty before the detox ( im 31) and couldn't believe the transformation, skin clear, eyes clear, down to 51kg.
im on day 6 and plan to stay until day 7. still feeling weak and a bit teary but tried to have a coffee this morning and felt ill, so im def detoxing, also much more bowel movements the later in the detox you get.
tomorrow im going shopping to the local organic fruit and veg shop. my new lifestyle will include lots of fruit and veg, whole grains, lean meat and low fat.
so its a great diet to detox and lose those extra kg, however i expect to regain at least half of what i lost, it is unreasonable to expect to lose this much weight in a week. most dietitians claim that to sustain weight loss you shouldnt be losing more than 1kg per week.
i will let you know how i go after a few weeks off the detox
amalia
ps. day 6 49kg.
Comment by Anonymous
I thought I'd just step in and give you some actual info from some one who's done it for longer than two days!
So I did it about 4 months ago for the full 10 days. Im a 20 yr old, fit, not bad eating habits. I just wanted to lose weight, I wont lie. My starting weight was 62kgs (Im a size 8) so yes I realise I didnt need to lose anything, I just wanted to ok!
Anyway, so did the diet by ordering over the net from the site, took 4 days cost over $100.
Yes you do get head aches and have to go to the toilet alot, but thats because its a detox, its flushing the system so the discomfort is normal. & Yes you get pretty damn hungry.
The verdict. I lost 7.4 kg, but before you jump on the banwagon with glee listen to this.
NOONE noticed my weight lose, my clothes still fit relatively the same (maybe only EVER SO SLIGHTLY looser). I definitely could not see where the weight came off... it 'just did'. Needless to say it was B/S.
Anyway so 4 months later and guess what Im now 65kg heaver... THREE KG MORE!! still the same habits/exercise. Yes it was definitely the detox that caused it.
So heres my advise, take it from some one who knows. DONT think you can lose the weight and keep it off... cos you cant. You're better off doing crazy amounts of exercise for 10days than starving yourself. DO do the DETOX if all you want is a DETOX but only do it for 3 days. Yes you heard me THREE.
Its b/s weightloss diet.
Those are the facts, dont be stupid, listen to what I've said.
Cheers, 6FIVE!!!
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Comment by NR 105
I have been thinking about this type of a diet/program for some time now because NOTHING ELSE HELPS anymore to loose weight. I am 49 and 105 kg this morning. I hate my reflection in the mirror. After my periods seazed about 1 year ago I have started to gain weight non-stop. I have also been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetis, my liver is performing badly and I can see all those signs on my face. I am getting older and uglier by the hour not by the year.
It is hard to starve, I know, because I have done it before, but in my case this is the only effective way to loose weight AND hopefully help my body to heal itself and make my internal organs working again.
I am on my Day One today. Feel hungry but I don't have any side effects yet. It is half past two and the main torture is yet to come - dinner time with my husband. I have already warned him that he will have to cook and consume his dinner before I come home. Luckily he finishes his work much ealier than me.
My friend just finished 10 days of the program and she feels and looks great. (She is single). She lost 5 kilos, not that she really needed to. She is fit and healthy, and being so, this is her second time that she has done this detox program. If she can do it, I can do it!
Please wish me luck. I really want to get through this and get my body time clock turned back - I want to become slimer, healtier, better looking, better eating HAPPY woman. I will try to leave a note every day as I go, how I feel and what is happening.
Comment by Anonymous
I'm now about 3/4 through my 5th day, umm...I have to say that I do still get hungry but I try to ease that by having another detox drink. Is anyone else getting heartburn? This is my first time detoxing and I haven't lead a very healthy lifestyle until now, but I'm going to change that once I finish this diet, I'm aiming for 10 days and then once my body is ready to try again, I'm going to do the 4 week diet that's in the book. My partner was supposed to do this with me but backed out on the 3rd day, he was also cheating and eating small amounts of food (organic though), so I'm really hoping that seeing him eat doesn't break my will power.
I'm so glad I found this site, I will also be checking back in to catch up on everyones experiences and share my own.
Comment by NR 105
Here I am, on my Day Two. To tell that I am feeling hungry would not describe how I feel, I am STARVING and could eat walls..... Someone mentioned here that on day three it becomes easier.... I hope it is true! Let's wait and see.
Yesterday I pushed inside a litre of salty water. I got it in, but it was not moving down, it was sitting in my stomach and pushing up, I had a few calls for vomit. I am not taking it again under any circumstances! Laxative tea is a much better option. But I prefer enema combined with laxative tea - this is for those who generally have a slow stomach like myself. Elimination of waste is a very important process.
I still don't have any negative side effects (apart from being hungry). My scale this mornign showed 104.3 kg. I slept well.
See you tomorrow! And thanks for your support!
Comment by NR 105
This is my Day Three. But I will have to return to my Day Two as it was a pretty bad day for me. I couldn't sustain my hunger anymore. I was stuck in the traffic for two hours on the way home and I felt sick, terribly cold and dizzy. All I was thinking about was a bowl of soup....
So, I came home and cooked that soup - a quarter of cabbage, 1 carrot, half of cupsicum and 2 table spoons of red lentil. A but of garlic and corriander made it nice and tasty. I had a big bowl of this soup and my body responded to it gratefully.
I am still having my drinks today, but I had a cup of the left over soup for lunch, and I will be having it for dinner.
So, I guess, I am now doing a relaxed version of detox. But that's OK.
Tha scale showed this morning 103 kg. Long way to go to my humble goal of 90....
See you later!
Comment by Anonymous
days 1-4 are the hardest, as mentioned previously once you get passed day four its a breeze, by day four i was no longer hungry, tired or grumpy and people where commenting on how great i looked, even local shop keepers.
so keep going, dont listen to any negative feedback, i think its great.
Comment by NR 105
As promised, I am giving you my update on Day Four. I am feeling much better now. But, mind you, I am on a relaxed version now. I have my vegetable soup twice a day - lunch and dinner. The soup has very few callories as there is no potato or fat. But it gives some satisfaction anyway.
My wieght this morning was 101.7. I have lost 3.3 kilos. What a great result already! I am going to continue this regime till the end of next week.
See you later!
Comment by NR 105
Days 5 & 6 were supposed to be difficult because it was weekend, but they weren't! I just kept drinking my detox drink and eating vegies for lunch and dinner. A plate of mixed vegies - cooked, like pumpkin or broccoli, and fresh - anything you like, filled me up and was still low on callories.
Today is my Day 7. I am back on track. My scale this morning showed 100.4. Mooving to the right direction!
I feel good and really concious of my body. I don't want to put any wrong food in it.
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Comment by Waz
I think the best thing will be that I don't have scales up here so will only know the result at the end of the week when I get home, so at least this way I'll stick to it regardless of what my weight is doing. Must say that the current season of "Biggest Loser" kicking off here in Australia has been a motivator, so have to make sure I've done all my exercise before 7pm lol! Not quite sure how I'll get through the weekend, but if I can start tomorrow and eat healthy fruit and veg over the weekend and have another 5 days next week I think I'll be in good stead. Good luck everyone out there gutsing it out! Waz
Comment by Anonymous
I did the lemon detox around 4 months ago now, I'm only 5'3 and I let my weight creep up to nearly 59kg! (which on a slight frame is actually quite heavy!) During the detox (7 days) I went down to 53kg, and now am still sitting around 54kg. It's been too hot to exercise so I was worried the weight would all come back but luckily it hasn't.
The detox was a bit of a kick in the right direction for me and if (heaven forbid) my weight creeps up again I know I can do that to get it back down.
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My experience with the lemon detox is a mixture of good and bad. The first time I was able to do it for 14 days. I stuck to it religiously and did not cheat at all. I lost 9 kg. I felt fantastic while I was on it. I had heaps of energy and I did notice an improvement with my skin & hair. However, within the first week of ending it I gained 7 kg!
I spoke to a distributor as well as getting advice straight from the wholesaler and I was told that they had no clue as to why I gained all the weight back so quickly.
I tried it a second time - this time for 7 days. I lost 7kg, but once again gained it all back within a week.
So, if there is anybody out there that has done it for at least 7 days and lost at least 7kg and has NOT gained any of the weight back, I'd like to hear from you. Personally I reckon what the book and website states about not gaining back the weight that is lost is bullsh*t!
If you decide to undergo this detox, don't do it for the weight loss - do it for the purpose of cleansing your system. The weight will all come back on plus more.
Comment by alishka
im thinking about doing the detox and am worried about the headaches. does anyone have a natural remedy to get ride of them?
thanks
Comment by Ashycole
just checking in to say that i done it! the whole 14 days! although i didnt lose much weight (as much as i wanted anyway) i still lost 2kg, and thats alot more then what i would have lost if i was working out and eating rite in that small amount of time. im very proud of myself. i didnt get any headaches while on the detox and i am now taking a more herbal take on life with eliminating drugs and so forth
goodluck to anyone taking the challenge
Comment by saerz
Hi,
I am on day 1, so far so good. The Cayenne Pepper makes the drink taste like sh*t, maybe i put too much in. My ultimate goal is to lose weight. I am getting married in 2.5 weeks but i am only planning on replacing the drink for breakfast and lunch and having a healthy tea with my partner.
Also i was wondering if anyone knew the affects it has on a BIA (Bio impedience assessment), I have them regularly so i don't want to ruin my figures.
Comment by jade NSW
Well done to all the people who can stomach it and congratulations for losing the weight but the lemon detox diet is NOT FOR ME!!!!
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Comment by Anonymous
i did do it for 2 days before, but the amount of functions and stuff that were on made it hard!
but i am determined this time to do atleast 7 days...
I am getting married in 8 months and i have a 4 month fitness plan.
I need to get my family to eat healthy too...
see how we go!!! wooooo
tami x
Comment by Ashy
determined to do 10 or 14 days.
dont really like the taste of the drink, maybe i put in too much cayenne?but its drinkable anyway.
the saltwater however is gross i will stick it out but could only drink half a litre anyway thismorning. and it took me probably half an hr to drink it, i could only take little sips as it made me dryreach if i had to much in mouth.
I thought i would weigh myself each morning on the wii fit as i play that each morning before work.
dont think i will be hungry cos i dont normally eat alot when i am at work and if i do get hungry i just have a salad or sandwich, i dont have breakfast before work i normally just eat dinner..so that will be hard for me cos i love cooking and i love food.
hmmm...wonder if there is anyone on here that wants to do it with me????
im really wanting to stay motivated
xxxx
Comment by Anonymous
My ideal weight is 53kg apparently, so I only have 3kg to get there. Hopefully I can stay there this time!
Comment by Ashy
i just made an appoitment for the steam room at my local dayspa for tomorrow, i hope this helps me, i think it will be really good for detoxing.
and also a treat for me for getting throught my 2nd day tomorrow haha
stay on here and let me know how you are going and i will do the same if u like.
Comment by Ashy
today is day 4 for me..i feel so so good and im not hungry at all.
thinking i can definatly last 10 days
Comment by Anonymous
The instructions and website are pretty inadequate - not enough detail. Do I HAVE to have that salt water every day while on the diet? Should I be taking the bee pollen they push while I detox, or after I've finished? (I haven't bought this yet)
Comment by Ashy
i havent had any salt water since the first day and now i am on day 5.
and have lost 4kilos.
insted of having the salt water in the morning i subsituted it for another cup of senna tea so i have that morning and night.
i dont know if u can microwave it, i hadnt even thought about it because i prefer it warm aswel.
i cant see any reason why u couldnt microwave it??
i dont know anything about the bee pollen i am not going to use it though, i think just eat sensibly after the detox and only small amounts to start off with.
it says it all in the book i think.
good luck
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Comment by Anonymous
I started the LDD today. Main reason is to look glowing for our wedding in 14 weeks (and I would like to lose 9 kgs before then too - of course)
- whoops - didn't read the book properly & didn't drink the senna tea last night or the 1ltr of salt water this morning... will do that tomorrow morning.
One thing I've noticed is a lot of people comment for the 1st day or two then nothing....I wonder how they got on????
Anyhoo - anyone who is just starting - lets post daily to support each other please!!!!
Till tomorrow
JM (74kgs this morning)
Comment by Anonymous
Then this morning I managed - just - to drink 1 ltr of salty water at 6.30am - I had to squeeze a lemon into it just to try to mask the terrible flavour! I really was ming-ing!
One & a half hrs later I had a very watery BM - no cramps or anything which I was relieved about.
Jumped onto the scales and OMGosh! I've removed (lost kinda indicates that you want to find it again & I most certainly do not) 1.3kgs in 24 hrs.
That is motivation enough for me to carry on today - I heated the Lemon Detox drink this morning - and I have to say it is much nicer warm than ice cold - and I used less caynene pepper today which has stopped the burn at the back of my throat.
I have the white coated tongue thing going on & my pee is a lot darker & stronger smell but this was expected.
Occasionally my tummy decides to let itself be heard but I'm not hungry at all.
Energy-wise I feel fine - normal even - not weak nor bursting at the seams. Will take the dog for a walk soon just to see what happens with a little exercise.
Hope everyone else is on task - love to hear how you all are going!
JM
New Zealand
Comment by MizzFunny
But apart from that, fine. I don't like how it is quite intrusive on your life, after the salt water or senna tea in the morning I don't really want to leave my house for an hour or 2, and then in the afternoon I'm peeing every 20 minutes or so!
Good Luck everyone.
Comment by Anonymous
Day Two was pretty hard - the salt water flush was not the best start to the day but the results on the scales soon put that out of my mind - lost 1 kg - so that's 2.3 kgs in 2 days - amazing!
I really struggled drinking the 2 ltrs of LDD drink - in fact I think i only drank 1ltr and about the same in water - had a laxative tea around lunch time to help promote that 2nd BM - which worked but I didn't feel like leaving the house - just in case for the rest of the day - lucky it was Saturday.
Energy was good - apart from a few dizzy spells if I stood up too quickly - don't really miss eating as such. Skin is looking great - feel like my eye sight is clearer - my hair & skin is a little oily - since I have dry skin I'm not complaining.
Getting married in 13 wks and want to lose another 6 kgs or so - want to get to 64 kgs or maybe a little less - I'm 5'4 so I should be below 66 kgs according to Weight Watchers (yep done that too - lost 10 kgs there then lost the motivation - put on 3 kgs since leaving before Christmas).
Today is Day Three - I did'nt drink the salt water flush as the senna tea seemed to work by itself. On the scales and was excited to see I was down another 0.8kgs - that's 3.1 kgs in 3 days - again can't complain about that!
Mixed up a new batch today - and it tastes great - I put too much caynenne pepper in the first batch - probably why it took me two days to drink 2.5 ltrs - whoops!
Come on people - lets support each other - WE CAN DO IT!
JM
NZ
Comment by Ashy
Then the only thing to put with my hangover the next day is pizza so i gave in again.
sorry guys.
all up i think i lost 5 kilos
i would like to lose another 5 and not be tempted by the weekend..was hard for me to say no my friend had just arrived to visit from the other side of the world so i had to have beers with him
doing 8 days was very easy, i felt great and my 5yr old neice did tell me every day my tummy was talking but i had not noticed, i wasnt hungry at all.
Comment by Anonymous
signed,
A '20' yr old who 'thinks' she knows everthing.
Sorry, its called the internet! USE it!
Comment by Anonymous
I did Google the LDD tons before I started - but the positive comments far outweighed the negative.
And just seeing the condition of my skin, nails, hair, brightness of my eyes and my general feeling of wellbeing and peacefulness within myself is all the encouragement I need to carry on.
And the whole point is - this isn't a diet - it's a detox programme.
Anyhoo back to the progress report. Apart from the above improvements physically above I have also removed excess weight.
Day 1 = 1.3 kgs. Day 2 = 1 kg. Day 3 = 800 gms.
Day 4 = 300 gms.
Today is Day 5 - and my internal feelings are the main improvement today.
I'll do this for another day or two then return to a more healthy diet over the following 2-3 days easing myself into eating solids again.
Don't worry Ashy - you're back on track again! That pizza must have played havock on your digestive system... and did the alcohol go straight to your head? Teeheehee
JM
NZ
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Donna
Comment by Anonymous
JM - How did you go? Are you finished?
Comment by Anonymous
Managed to drink the whole 2l of salt water - yuck! I don't think I'll do that again.. I couldn't get off the toilet all morning, missed my Pump class, grrr...too scared to leave the house, and I feel awful.
I actualy really like the lemon drink, and the kick the pepper gives it, so I think I'll be alright with that. I ended up going to my local Health Food shop & buying some bee pollen granules, which I've put in the lemon drink, and also in water - like the salt, YUCK! I'll finish the packet, but that's it!
I'm hoping to feel more energised soon - I have 4 kids (all at school) so I can't afford to be out of action for too long!!!
AKS
Comment by Anonymous
Energy levels have fallen dramatically again and I tried a slow jog this morning but ended up swaying like a dehydrated marathon runner.
AKS I hope you're going well?
Donna
Comment by MizzFunny
Comment by Anonymous
Still going - since he's been back I've been nibbling on rice crackers or nuts & olives as there is now yummy food in the house!
Today is Day 11...Skin fantastic, hair soft & shiny, nails strong (thats a first), tons of energy & just generally feeling happy within.
Weight loss to date - 5.4 kgs - half way to wedding dress weight - will do the full 14 days - with the odd rice cracker throughout the day now I've got the taste of them again.
I'm a chocoholic & I have not had ANY sugar cravings amazingly.
Have a wonderful day everyone!
JM
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Comment by KJ
Agree with SA above - am interested to hear from anyone who has kept the weight off after the LDD with a sensible eating/exercise plan months down the track.
Thinking of starting next Monday for five days and will buy the ingredients from the health food shop. In total I need to rid 7 kilos, would like to rid 9 kilos- currently 74 kilos and 5 foot 9. I'm hoping the LDD will kick start this process and break the 70 kilo mark. More energy/better skin a bonus too.
Any feedback re long term benefits?
KJ
Comment by Anonymous
SA
Comment by KJ
Yes, from all I have read the first few days will be vile, day 4 better and somewhat easier going from day 5. We can make it through 3 days I am sure!
How long are you planning to do it?
KJ
Comment by Soph
I haven't done it before but I have tried many other weight loss regimes, none of which have had long term results. I am sceptical of the 'quick fix' as I I know yo-yo dieting is bad for your body.
I haven't had a glass of wine for 2 weeks and don't feel terribly different (I wasn't a heavy drinker, but would easily drink a couple of glasses an evening).
I feel very motivated to stick to a health eating plan, but feel the need to kick start off with some quick weight loss and a detox.
Reading everyone's comments is great but also confusing!!!
Congrats to all those doing well
Comment by Anonymous
Day 1 - So far no problems. Tummy feels full from the drink (not great but not too bad - I am a veteran of diet shakes, my theory is close your eyes and gulp). I need to wee a lot though...
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Comment by anonymous
Comment by anonymous
Just finishing day 6 of the diet, i really have had enough of drinking the detox drink but will stick it out for the last day, I dont feel hungry although I do have an empty sensation in my stomach, I do feel alot healthier now than before i started the detox which was the whole point of me being on this detox program so im feeling rather good about myself. I am sleeping alot better than before the detox and when i wake up in the morning i feel refreshed rather than foggy which is a nice way to start the day. all in all im happy that i took the time to detox but am prety sure i will not do this ever again
I would recommend this detox to others if you are feeling unhealthy and wish to have your body feeling great.
happy detoxing people.
Comment by Anonymous
The major benefit I have experienced so far is that I have seriously rethought my terrible eating habits. I have worked out a plan for how I would like to eat better for the rest of my life. Almost all of my crazy cravings were for healthy food.
I will never do this diet again, because it is very difficult and I think once is enough of an achievement for a food addict like myself. I would also not recommend it to anyone- but I wouldn't tell them not to do it either. From reading everyone's comments, it's clear that everyone reacts differently to this diet.
Two more days left- I am absolutely hanging out for the soup I can have on Monday. Good luck to everyone else on the diet.
Comment by Anonymous
Countdown to detox day 1.........
Comment by Anonymous
i first heard about the diet on a t.v prog last week (bbc three ,england) the girl went on about how awful it was how ill she felt, how tired she was,but even after all of it, she would still do it again!! because of all the weight she lost, after this i started looking up the diet a.s.ap,
im already on a diet (started two weeks ago) just eating the typical poached egg on brown toast, chicken and veg ect, but you could say i've been on diet for the past three years (since having my son i went from 9 1/2 stone to 13 stone) but ive never stuck to them, but actually ive done really well this time. i have had the cheeky chcolate bar well at least one every other day, but i love savoury foods as much as sweet but ive not givin in to the chicken korma and nan bread curry just yet, so i feel im in a good position to start the detox diet, ive decied to start it on wednesday, that gives me two days from tomorrow to drastically cut down on cofee and drink up more water and basically prepare myself for the diet, i dont know about the states and other countrys but £40 over here is alot of money to waste so i really dont want to fail at the diet. my partner knows about the "mood swings" and says he'll try and put up with me lol but if anyone else has any other tips on how to get threw it succsessfully i'm all ears, ill try and keep anyone listening updated daily, i just hope i succseed wish me luck and i wish you all the best of luck too,
kimxxx
Comment by Anonymous
I am glad i came by this site, i have been looking into the lemon diet for some time now, but didn't want to pay the $100 for it. I found a site with the exact ingredients free, except no extra details such as how much , how often , nor did it mention the salt water or senna tea, so reading this site has really been helpfull .
I am not sure about the salt water idea, just thinking about it makes me sick lol , so i wanted to ask if i just drink senna tea would that be enough ? And if so how many cups of it ? One in the morning and one at night ? Any info would be muchly aprreciated, i am inspired by what i have read and i intend to start this in the next couple of days!
Kathy
Comment by Anonymous
after much research about the diet i have decided against doing it for the reasons listed, also i don't sugest this diet to any one simply becuase of the side affects and the caution for our liver's ! Click this link below and see for you're self !They had it on the show "whats good for you" last week The end result is that it's toxic to your body & shouldn't be done. If clicking the link doesn't work copy and paste it in you're browser !
Really Long Link
The experiment
We got together a group of six healthy people in their twenties. We put three of them on a commercially available seven-day liquid detox diet. The other three acted as the control group and continued to eat their normal diet. At the beginning and end of the experiment we weighed everyone in the group and gave them blood tests to check kidney and liver function, cholesterol, blood sugar and insulin levels.
Results
Weight loss. One member of the detox group dropped out on day four as she was experiencing dizziness, headaches and nausea. In this time she lost almost 3kgs. The two other members of the detox group lasted the week — and lost 2.5kg and 4kg each. Our expert, Associate Professor Katherine Samaras of the Garvan Institute, believes the weight loss will be put straight back on. Plus the diet may have also altered the detoxers' metabolisms making it more difficult for them to lose weight in the future.
Blood tests. The blood tests showed decreased liver function in all members of the detox group. Their livers were shocked by the strict diet and weren't functioning very well. The blood tests also showed an increase in triglycerides #the bad blood fats that predict our risk to heart disease# and a decrease in the protective cholesterol.
Conclusion
Within our group of six people the liquid detox diet did not help the body eliminate toxins. In fact, the diet did them more harm than good! The body is fantastically designed to eliminate by-products without needing any assistance at all. If you have overindulged Professor Samaras recommends a light healthy diet for one or two days to let your body recover.
Kathy
Comment by Anonymous
the only possible way to loose weight is to limit your calorie intake and increase your energy levels, in other words eat less calories and burn more calories. You cannot eat X amount of calories and no use the energy gained. That is when the excess energy is stored in your body and turned into fat.
I used t be overweight throughtout my late teens till i worked out that eating healthy and exercise is the only way. I exercise 5 times a week on the treadmill and dancing and i still enjoy my curries!
The lemon detox diet is just a money making scam. Everyone is right, the weight lost during the process is only fluid and will be put back on on completion of th diet. Dont waste your money! Buy a treadmill instead or join a gym - it will be way cheaper in the long run!
Comment by Anonymous
I have so far vomited thirteen times and I feel as though I am going to pass out. I am talking like Vile, bitter, spicy (pepper) vomit.
I am used to not eating breakfast and occasionally skipping lunch, I do exercise but I think if I were to continue this detox would get in the way of me having a normal work and social life, not to mention sex life with my partner.
I feel that this diet does not make me hungry; however it makes me extremely sick. For someone like me who has an iron stomach, that’s a big call.
I'm 21 and I feel like I have had a night out on the rum.
I have had my cup of laxative tea and I am still yet to reap to consequences. I think it may be only coming out one end of me so far.
Anyone who considers this diet like I did should seriously think about the health benefits. I am although a healthy size 8 I considered this to be a quick fix for stubborn weight or bloating. And yes I do feel thinner, but hey, that’s cause I have had like a three day chuck session with no food to fill my Tum!!!!
I am actually scared with what will happen to me when I eat a normal meal again.
All I can say is, after only 1 day of this ridiculous, fowl tasting, vomit inducing "detox" go waste you money on a massage and a gym session. You can then get a bit of pleasure and pain!
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Comment by Sharnnnybaby
I'm on day one of the LDD, and so far so good. Drink has a really good taste. Kinda tastes like something my mum used to make for me to settle my asthma. So drinking the stuff isn't a issue. It's 11:20am and I've already had three drinks. (Yes, I will slow it down. Just trying to adjust to this is what I'll be practically eating for the next week.)
Already I have had one trip to the loo. Wasn't all that pleasant, but great to see the stuff is working.
As for making the drink, I couldn't afford the Madal Bal tree Syrup, so I bought 100% Pure Canadian Syrup......Guess it'll have some same effect.
Hope everyones doin well!
Keep me posted with updates!
- Sharn.
xo
Comment by Anonymous
Just wondering, would anyone recommend doing the Lemon Detox Diet for someone who weighs about 50kg (18years old and 168cm tall if that helps too)? My friend wanted really badly to do this detox to cleanse her body & lose some weight mind you she's pretty slim already. Just curious if it's a little dangerous for her to be doing this. She wants to do it for the full 10 days. All help would be appreciated. Thanks!
Comment by Sharnnnybaby
I've nearly completed 24hours, and I'm STARVING. My boyfriend is depriving me of food and saying "You can do it." So I've come back on here to double check if people have cheated and maybe had something small to eat.
I'm bloody starving man. Haha.
Love.
xo
Comment by Anonymous
I'm a 20 year old who is going to have a crack at the Lemon Detox Diet.
Reading all you testimonials has been very moivating
Wish me luck.
CL
Comment by Anonymous
I'm a 20 year old who is going to have a crack at the Lemon Detox Diet.
Reading all you testimonials has been very moivating
Wish me luck.
CL
Comment by Anonymous
I am half way through day 1 of the diet. Having read all the posts I am aware of the pros and cons. I just want to kick start my weight loss. Fasting is not something new it has been around for hundreds of years.
I am not hungry as yet and am doing OK. The drink tastes OK (I have had worse).
I am going to try and make it to 5 days, if I have any severe side effects I will stop the diet and go to the relaxed version of it (set out in the book).
GL to all those starting it too!
Comment by Anonymous
By the end of Day 1 I wasn't feeling that great. I wasn't hungry but I wanted to eat! I am over the taste of the drink...don't know how I will make it through.
Had a headache and just generally felt flat! Treated myself to a fresh squeezed orange juice (after finishing all lemon drink). Had a long soak in the bath and went to bed at 8.15pm to put an end to my misery.
Lost 1 kg.
MORNING DAY 2
Feeling surprisingly good this morning, not hungry at all which I thought I would be.
Not looking forward to drinking today but I am determined to do it. I have decided to try to make it to 3 days on the full program then add some steamed vegies in for a small lunch/dinner on the last days.
My biggest battle is drinking the lemon detox drink, the thought of it makes me want to spew!
Comment by Anonymous
I've let my weight gain get away from me this winter and have decided to try the lemon detox again. I did it just under 1 year ago and lost 5 kgs. I managed to keep 3 of those off for around 6 months and then it started creeping back up.
I'm now at my heaviest ever... 59kg and at 160cm I'm only meant to be around 51-53kg.
I found it pretty easy last time, the first day was tough as I felt faint and a bit average... I found peppermint tea helped a lot.
Anyway, hoping for similar results this time around as I'm off to Phuket in October and want to be bikini ready
Will let you know how I go...
Comment by Anonymous
I'm on my 3nd day now. Sometimes I get hungry but other then that, no side effects mentioned or whatsoever have happened to me so i think i'm doing good.
Is it okay if you skip the salt water drink or the senna tea at times?
How's everyone going? I'm not so sure if there's any difference with me just yet. I want fooood! I momentarily forgot about me going on this detox and reached out just now to grab a chicken nugget that my brother fried. Luckily i did remember though so i put it down.
Is chewing gum okay? Technically it's not solid food... helpies please
hope all's good.
Comment by Anonymous
oh goodness i feel terrible!! i was only on day 4 and was doing so well! does this kinda matter? i'm back on the diet again today...
Comment by Anonymous
Last time (about a year ago) I didn't have any symptons like that so not sure what caused it.
Needless to say, i'm not continuing with it and will not be doing it again. Anything that makes you throw up like I was CANNOT be good for you.
Comment by Anonymous
All up I lost nearly 2 kg. i would not reccomend this diet to anyone, you basically lose water.
It was a kick start for me though and I am now going on to the fit for life program. Look it up, it is a much healthier alternative and is very easy and effective.
As for the lemon detox.........spend your $93 on a new pair of shoes instead!
PS. If I had of realised about the Palm Oil I would never have purchased this product anyway! Save the Orangutans!
Comment by ij
Sitting in front of my computer on the morning of day 6 reading through these comments and feeling great on the Lemon Detox Diet!
The hardest part... for me is the temptation not to eat anything at all. Especially when there are work mates and housemates eating round you all the time. But what's 10 days of your life, really....
The headaches... For those of you that asked, yes they do go away. Mine lasted for the first 2 days, and i used tiger balm on my temples to aid them. It's a necessary evil, as your body is clearing toxins out of your system, headaches are likely to occur.
The weight loss... Well, I haven't measured my weight today as yet, but at the end of day five i've lost 3.5kg. A good friend has done this in the past and he lost 8kg in 14 days, and gained 2 again after he finished. And kept it off... The key is (apparently and i will back it up in practice when i finished) to maintain healthy eating when you finish, and do plenty of exercise. Don't fall back into bad eating habits.
Feeling "Dexoted"?... Short answer, YES. I feel good as far as all the claims go. Okay, so my hairs not shiny like a chick in a shampoo ad, but my skin is much better, i feel liter, my state of mind is good, and i just generally feel well.
I'm going to go for 10 days, and have absolutely no doubt I will do it.
Just get through the first 3 days, and it gets a whole lot easier... That said, I can't wait to eat a nice cooked meal again!
Best of luck people!!!
ij
Comment by Anonymous
doing it for detox reasons only not weight loss. i have quit smoking and just want to flush out my system i guess. will update how it goes. im excited. i think.
Comment by Anonymous
It's day 2 of the LDD for me and so far so good. I hate the salt water drink each morning. but it really does work so I shall keep at it. I don't mind the taste of the tea either. I am over the taste of the lemon drink - maybe I put too much cayenne pepper in today's batch. But yesterday I just drank it down. Today is more of a struggle. My only side effect is that I do feel cold. No headaches, hunger pains or cramps. Which is a good thing I guess.
If I can make it through tomorrow I think I will be fine am trying for a 7 day Detox
Wish my luck and I will keep you posted...
Leigh
Comment by RachelCheree
Comment by Anonymous
It's a shame you stopped RachelCheree, on the second day of the detox diet I also struggled with the drink. I think I put too much cayenne pepper in it. I really didn't think I was going to be able to drink it for another 5 days. But I put a little less cayenne pepper in on Day 3 and it sure made a difference.
I guess the LDD is not for everyone.
Cheers,
Leigh
Comment by RachelCheree
Comment by Anonymous
those comments about liver functionality really freaked me out, and plus i am still not feeling any better at all, i don't think i've lost any weight either!
i still feel bloated and yuck like i did before the diet, and i am EXHAUSTED all the time, like i am so glad i'm not working right nwo because i have been going back to bed 2 or 3 times a day!
i also have a little bit of pain in my chest which could be completely unrelated, but i am starting to freak out a bit! this diet has made me pretty sick, like i was vomiting on the first day and have spent the whole 2 1/2 days so far feeling like i have a really bad flu!
is this normal? i don't want to give up, but i really don't think that something that is supposed to be good for you can possibly make you feel so sick?
Comment by OzAngel72
I love the lemon drink - probably something I will add into my daily routine. It does cut out physical hunger pains. It is the mental ones that are harder. Sitting down at a table to share a meal the family but not eating is hard. I heat up my mix and eat it like soup with a spoon. I find this gives the physical experience of eating.
I miss my morning coffee .....
My teeth are highly sensitive because of the lemon ...
I am still tired ...
My stool is so loose it seems incredibly unnatural
However
I do feel less bloated
I have lost 2 kilos
I have plenty of energy to go to the gym
I started Monday morning .... I have booked in at 3pm to have a coffee with my friend on friday and then I plan on completing the diet saturday arvo and haring a nice (easy) meal with my boyfriend.
I do feel like this is a good 'habit breaker' and allows some space inbetween old and new lifestyle.
Cheers
Kylie
Comment by OzAngel72
I love the lemon drink - probably something I will add into my daily routine. It does cut out physical hunger pains. It is the mental ones that are harder. Sitting down at a table to share a meal the family but not eating is hard. I heat up my mix and eat it like soup with a spoon. I find this gives the physical experience of eating.
I miss my morning coffee .....
My teeth are highly sensitive because of the lemon ...
I am still tired ...
My stool is so loose it seems incredibly unnatural
However
I do feel less bloated
I have lost 2 kilos
I have plenty of energy to go to the gym
I started Monday morning .... I have booked in at 3pm to have a coffee with my friend on friday and then I plan on completing the diet saturday arvo and haring a nice (easy) meal with my boyfriend.
I do feel like this is a good 'habit breaker' and allows some space inbetween old and new lifestyle.
Cheers
Kylie
Comment by OzAngel72
I love the lemon drink - probably something I will add into my daily routine. It does cut out physical hunger pains. It is the mental ones that are harder. Sitting down at a table to share a meal the family but not eating is hard. I heat up my mix and eat it like soup with a spoon. I find this gives the physical experience of eating.
I miss my morning coffee .....
My teeth are highly sensitive because of the lemon ...
I am still tired ...
My stool is so loose it seems incredibly unnatural
However
I do feel less bloated
I have lost 2 kilos
I have plenty of energy to go to the gym
I started Monday morning .... I have booked in at 3pm to have a coffee with my friend on friday and then I plan on completing the diet saturday arvo and haring a nice (easy) meal with my boyfriend.
I do feel like this is a good 'habit breaker' and allows some space inbetween old and new lifestyle.
Cheers
Kylie
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Comment by RachelCheree
But I couldn't handle the taste. Its personal preference. Mix normal maple syrup, lemons and a little cayenne pepper with lots of water and give it a taste. Essentially just tastes like a combo of those things but I think its the fact I tried to make myself drink it while not wanting to haha. Good luck
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Comment by Jo_1981
I'm on my first day, I was pleasantly surprised by the lemon drink, I actually really like it, I love pepper so this is a plus.
I think for me it would be more a mind game than anything else as I am aware that I don't usually eat out of hunger, I'm mostly an emotional eater.
Let's see how I go through the emotions rollercoaster without my "drug"!
I'm planning to do 7 days, my partner is away this week and I work from home so I should avoid all temptation.
I will keep you posted!
Jo
Comment by Anonymous
I reckon the worst part is the salt water, but I did manage to get the whole litre down and sure enough within an hour it had done it's work. I was glad though that after day 2 I didn't have to drink it again as it feels so unnatural drinking salt water in such a large quantity lol
I planned to aim for 7 days, but I may continue on to 10 if I'm not hanging to eat solid food. I will say that it has not had any negative impact on my energy levels as I'm still able to exercise daily. If anything I feel better if I do at least 30 mins of walking
Maybe some people are more suited to it constitutionally, but it seems to be working for me (and believe me, I have no will power at all ha ha ha)
Comment by Anonymous
im keen to start the lemon detox diet tomorrow but my family keep saying you will put the weight you loose straight back on, but i want to prove them wrong. what do you eat for then next two weeks after because i need a good body for new years and cant afford to gain it back before then? thanks
Comment by Anonymous
Thats all in the mind of course. Im thinking of doing it as I have put on weight with my parents being here on holiday. I have been eating so much its sickening!
Have a good day!
Comment by Anonymous
Maybe the nausea isn't worth it for me. 4 pregnancies with sickness was enough in my life.
Comment by Anonymous
Maybe the nausea isn't worth it for me. 4 pregnancies with sickness was enough in my life.
Comment by RachelCheree
If I had have stayed eating healthy, I KNOW it would have stayed off. And now I cannot lose it again. It isn't my lemon detox drink it's my Aunty's, so I can't just do it again either. It's too expensive!
Has anyone tried any other detoxes?
Comment by Anonymous
If you have a juicer, you can do a juice detox! Put whatever fruit or veges in your machine and you will get all the nuitrients you need for a detox! I usually do that for a day or two. Its not that i lose weight but i just feel a million buck better!
Comment by RachelCheree
And the actual lemon detox special "C Grade" syrup the tin is about $90. That's what I was referring to. Has anyone had success with the detox and used NORMAL maple?
Comment by Anonymous
also, i had a quick question. everyone has talked about how much weight they have lost, i was just wondering if the results are visible on your body, or just on the scale?
Comment by Anonymous
also, i had a quick question. everyone has talked about how much weight they have lost, i was just wondering if the results are visible on your body, or just on the scale?
Comment by Anonymous
also, i had a quick question. everyone has talked about how much weight they have lost, i was just wondering if the results are visible on your body, or just on the scale?
Comment by Anonymous
also, i had a quick question. everyone has talked about how much weight they have lost, i was just wondering if the results are visible on your body, or just on the scale?
Comment by Anonymous
also, i had a quick question. everyone has talked about how much weight they have lost, i was just wondering if the results are visible on your body, or just on the scale?
Comment by Anonymous
also, i had a quick question. everyone has talked about how much weight they have lost, i was just wondering if the results are visible on your body, or just on the scale?
Comment by Anonymous
also, i had a quick question. everyone has talked about how much weight they have lost, i was just wondering if the results are visible on your body, or just on the scale?
Comment by Anonymous
also, i had a quick question. everyone has talked about how much weight they have lost, i was just wondering if the results are visible on your body, or just on the scale?
Comment by RachelCheree
Perseverance is key!
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Comment by Anonymous
I stopped when the first night my feet became intensly itchy - which I had when I was pregnant and was related to my liver not functioning properly.
So - just be careful - obviously not all people will experience the same, but it does appear it's a bit harsh for our livers - and who knows what else isn't coping on the inside!
Comment by Mjay
I've been studying The LDD for a while now, and i'm really excited to get it started (:
Im going for 10 days and starting next week, I think it might be smart for me to get my body used to not eating as much and eating just that tiny bit healthier. Im not saying im going to cut down eating all together in case thats what you were thinking, but yeah (:
so, when i start i'll be sure you keep you all updated.
until then
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Comment by Anonymous
Today is my first day of the Lemon detox diet!! Im having 6-8 glasses a day & walking to and from work as well as a 45 min brisk walk in the afternoon, i am 18 years of age and have decided that its time to do something about my weight!! I think its a mind over matter thing... The Madal Bal syrup is a food replacement, and has carbs in it, so its not like your starving yourself on the diet, its like fat shakes! just natural lemon water and syrup, not so much a flavoured shake! I wish everyone all the best on their detox and i hope to get successful results as well
Comment by Anonymous
I am up to 4pm on the 4th day of my Lemon Detox. I am hoping to make it to 7-10 days and this is my diary so far:
Day 1. Couldn’t find a chemist that stocked the 7 day pack on my way to work, but I was determined to start TODAY. I therefore went without food and simply sipped on water until I could escape at lunch time to buy the detox kit. I therefore didn’t end up having my first glass at 1pm and by this point I was reasonably hungry. I had a second glass at around 4pm and by this time I was mildly light heaeded and had a touch of ‘bird brain’ and generally felt a little bit out of it. Bit ok so far. I am just going to keep thinking about the rewards! Its got to be worth it!! I have also already had 2 litres of water today, but I am yet to try the senna tea and im not so fond of the idea of sea salt water...eeek. Will see how we go.
Day 2. Work up feeling exhausted and as if I had a slight hangover. Started feeling better quite quickly and not missing food too much, more the action of eating and a craving for my favourite sushi than anything. Went for a walk at lunch and started feeling a bit giddy and a tad disorientated and by the time I got back to work I was reasonably hungry and the smell of everyone elses food was making my mouth water. I will just keep drinking the lemon drink (getting sick of the taste). Feeling quite drained, but I can cope. Drank the Senna tea last night and this morning and its not too bad, haven't been brave enough to do the salt water thing however. Its almost 2pm and I would love to eat, but I will think about the rewards, almost half way through the lemon drink. Was instinctively wanting to grab some dinner before I remembered.... Then night time was easy, kind of forgot about it and relaxed. I did dream about eating McDonalds though and I don’t even like it that much.
Day 3. Unfortunately was kept awake half the night by a naughty puppy, so I am running on only 4 hours sleep. When I first workup I felt like I had a horrible hangover and very tired and contemplated taking the day off. However, within half an hour I started to feel great. Its now after 10.30 am and I am feeling quite amazing, not at all tired, quite energetic and postitive and a stronger mental outlook. It seems the worst may be over but we will see...the day is still young. Oh and I am quite enjoying the lemon drink now and the cravings have definitely subsided. At 3pm I had a minor freak out, got really hungry and contemplated giving in, but I didn’t. I have gone through all the lemon juice by 5pm already. Hope tomorrow is better. Walked the dog and felt quite energised, but still hardly any elimination still...
Day 4. Was expecting this to be the easiest so far. It was NOT. I have only had tiny bowel movements. I have been drinking 2-3 cups of the senna a day and today I did half the amount of the salt water and I didn’t get much from that. I am tired, my eyes arent focused, I look exhausted and im slurring my words. This is by far the worst day and I am so tempted to cave in! Im not sure if I have lost any weight, but I am going on the scales tonight. I sincerely hope so! But I am concerned that the lack of elimination means I wont have lost anything and I would be devastated. Will walk home again tonight which is 30 mins and I walked this morning, my legs felt heavy. I really hope this improves tomorrow. I want to feel great, I want to look great from this experience as I have found it tough.
Comment by Anonymous
Anyway, Day 1 is going alright. Feeling a tad hungry, but not too bad. The first days are the hardest I think.
I've also got Barley sugar in case I start to feel weak.
I'm also not putting tooo much pepper in, because I saw on the website you're only supposed to put in a whole pinch for 1 and 3/4 litres
KB
Comment by Serendipty
I'm on day one of the Lemon Detox. I chose to do the detox because I have the most disgusting diet of anyone I know and I'm hoping that after completing the Lemon Detox that it will be easier to stick to a healthy diet and lifestyle.
I had the salt water flush this morning and nothing happened. I do have to say however, that that is the most disgusting thing I have ever had to drink. I don't know how I'll be able to do it every morning.
The lemon/syrup drink is surprisingly nice. I defintely wasn't expecting that!
I'll be updating every day and will hopefully be able to provide some inspiration to future detoxers!
Comment by Anonymous
I'm going to have no carbs, dairy, processed foods or fried foods after I come off the detox, for about a week. and then I'll have some carbs and dairy, but very little for atleast a month.
I've been looking at recipes and I think it won't be too hard.I can still have alot of foods that I like, like chilli con carne and chicken salad.
When I weighed myself this morning I found I have lost 2.8 kgs so far. Which is more than what I expected.
Haven't been having the Senna tea, but I am planning on getting it. I've been having these pills with Senna in then instead.
I think I will be able to stick to the 10 days. I am fairly determined.
I have ups and downs with my energy level.
But this morning was the first morning I didn't wake up hungry
The first days were the hardest, but I'm so proud I have come this far and the end is in sight. LESS THAN A WEEK!
I'm not actually on the Lemon detox diet, i didn't buy it fom te store, I found a recipe online but replaced the syrup with 100% maple syrup.
I'll let you know how it goes. But like KB said I have barley sugar too, it helps when you feel weak.
- Detoxer
Comment by Anonymous
I only say this because my sister used to be the same. Moody, brittle hair, constipation, bloatyness, etc. Turns out, she had Hypothyroidism which we later found out was caused by Lupus...
Comment by Anonymous
Weighed myself this morning, and I've lost a total of 3.4kgs!
So excited. Definetly going to continue on for the whole ten days.
Although yesterday I had an intense craving for cheese and biscuits, but today it has subsided.
I'm no longer thinking of food, which is what I did before the detox. Always wondering what I could eat and when I could eat.
But I just really hope the weight stays off afterwards. I think it will because I'm going to change my diet completely and I will definitely have to exercise as well.
Even if I am just losing water weight currently, 'm still glad for doing the detox. It has really helped me to get a healthier outlook on my lifestyle and to change it for the better.
Hope you are going well Serendiply! Hang in there! The first days were definitely the hardest! Now I am just sailing through!
- Detoxer xox
Comment by detoxification
Personally, I tend to Detox for a day or two every couple of months. Naturally I feel the urge to eat fresh fruit/veg and drink water for a couple of days. I believe that this has always helped my gather myself and what is important.
I exercise regularly, and eat well generally, although over the festive season I let loose and did not eat as well as I should have, drank too much, and could not be bothered exercising! I came out of my festivities feeling awful, bloated, and looking a mess!
So I decided to try the Lemon Detox. I am on the second day and it is okay. Nothing that I cannot handle. I will have to wait the full 7 days to see if I would recommend the diet to others, but I do think that I will be reommending it.
Some people above have made comments about headaches. I stopped drinking coffee and alcohol 3 weeks ago and I experienced major headaches, and severe tiredness due to withrawals.. I assume that I am one step ahead by having stopped the coffee/alcohol prior to starting the Lemon Detox, perhaps it is something to think about?
I understand that I will lose weight, and I am happy about that. I also understand that some of it will come back when I resume eating solids again. I am just happy to have a kick start on my healthy journey for the new year. Who needs toxins anyway?[/SIZE]
Comment by amyzing
I'm waiting for my Lemon Detox Kit to give it another go. I aspire to reduce my weight down from 68 to 58kg (my weight when I was in High School).
I know I will find it hard because I absolutely LOVE cooking and my boyfriend gets grumpy if he has to eat out as he prefers home cooked meal anytime.
I will keep on looking in here for inspiration... especially during the times when I have the urge to play "nigella lawson".