The Lemonade Diet – What You Need To Know!
There are so many fad diets out there that promise you’ll lose weight but unfortunately most of them are trash. One system I’ve found that really works is called the Lemonade Diet. The first time I tried the Lemonade Diet I failed miserably because I tried to follow it from free information I found on the internet.
The Lemonade Diet will help you lose weight and get healthy but you need to do it properly. So I purchased a guide called The Refresh Button Lemonade Diet Guide and it gave me a step by step plan to help me do the lemonade diet cleanse properly. So the next time I tried the cleanse I lost 11 pounds! This was because I had a proper plan to follow.
I recommend you get a copy of the guide here.
So What Is The Lemonade Diet?
It’s basically a cleanse/detox that lasts for up to 10 days or more. You don’t eat but instead drink a home made lemonade drink that works to cleanse your body from toxins and basically give your body a fresh start. The lemonade drink is made up of fresh water, organic lemons, grade b maple syrup and cayenne pepper.
My honest opinion of the lemonade is that it doesn’t taste great. Personally I found the cayenne pepper stuck in my throat a bit too much which was uncomfortable so I decided to cut down a little on the cayenne pepper in the mixture and it tasted a lot better. But at the end of the day we’re not drinking it for the taste we’re drinking it to lose weight and improve our health.
Accompanying the lemonade drink is the salt water flush. This is a mixture of warm water and sea salt. You drink the mixture once a day and it acts as a laxative to help get rid of all the waste built up in your colon.
TIP: Don’t leave the house for an hour or so after you’ve drunk the salt water flush because it’s a laxative so you’re going to want to be near to a toilet!
Hunger And The Lemonade Diet
A question that I’ve heard a lot from people thinking about doing the cleanse is..
Wont I get really hungry not eating for 10 days?
Answer: I found that the first couple of days are the hardest in terms of hunger, after that the hunger seems to fade away. As long as you’ve got a bit of will power you’ll be able to complete the Lemonade Diet cleanse. One of the reasons that you wont get so hungry while you’re on the cleanse is because your body will be getting nutrients and vitamins from the lemonade drink which help to reduce the hunger. The lemonade is sort of like an appetite suppressant.
What Are The Benefits Of The Lemonade Diet?
The Lemonade Diet cleanse is a wonderful system and it has numerous benefits for anyone who gives it a go. Here’s what you’ll notice after you’ve done the cleanse;
- Weight loss.
- Increased energy.
- Better clearer skin.
- You’ll feel healthier.
- You’ll look healthier.
- Your body will be free of toxins.
- The cleanse has also been known to cure minor health problems. Some people with kidney stones have actually passed them while on the cleanse!
The cleanse has lots of benefits but overall it will create a healthier and better looking you. But if you are going to do the cleanse then I recommend you get yourself a copy of The Refresh Button Lemonade Diet guide. It’s cheap and it lays out a step by step plan for you to follow so you do the cleanse properly and get all the benefits.
Get the guide here.
How Much Weight Will I Lose On The Lemonade Diet Cleanse?
The average weight lost on the cleanse is about 1-2 pounds per day. I personally lost 11 pounds the first time I did the cleanse properly.
Do I Have To Do The Cleanse For 10 Days?
No, it doesn’t have to be exactly 10 days. Most people do it for between 7-12 days. You’ll probably find that when you get to 7 days you want to carry on. I originally wanted to just do it for a week but was so impressed with the results I was getting I carried on and did it for a total of 10 days.
How Often Should I Do The Lemonade Diet Cleanse?
A lot of people now do the cleanse 3-4 times per year. After you’ve done the cleanse you should not do it again for at least 3 months. Doing the cleanse every 3-4 months is a great way to keep your body in peak health and looking great.
Why Is The Lemonade Drink Good For Me?
The home made lemonade concoction is absolutely full of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Lemons are very rich in vitamins and minerals. The Cayenne pepper provides the much needed B and C vitamins and the grade B pure maple syrup is rich in vitamins too. So when you mix them all together you get a super healthy detox drink that works to replenish your body and give it a healthy new start.
How Much Lemonade Will I Be Drinking Per Day?
Around 60 oz which is around 6-8 glasses per day. It’s very manageable and really isn’t that much.
Why Do I Need To Do The Salt Water Flush?
The salt water flush is a very important part of the cleanse. The flush works to get rid of all the waste and toxins from your body while the lemonade works to replenish your body of vitamins and nutrients. They work together to cleanse your body and improve your health.
You take the salt water flush on an empty stomach in the morning. Remember not to leave the house for about an hour after you’ve drunk the salt water because it’s a laxative!
Is The Lemonade Diet Expensive?
There are some costs but the cleanse is quite cheap to do. You’re going to need quite a few lemons, lots of distilled water, some maple syrup which is cheap and some Cayenne Pepper which is also cheap. The cleanse will cost you a lot less than what you would normally spend on your weekly food shop.
How Do I End The Lemonade Diet Cleanse?
Well you need to come off the cleanse gradually. You can’t go 10 days of not eating to then straight away eating solid foods so you’ll need to gradually start eating soups and softer foods and then over the course of a week or two you can ease your way up to solid foods.
Again I don’t want to keep pushing this book on you but I recommend you get a copy of The Refresh Button Lemonade Diet Guide because it tells you everything you need to know about the cleanse and gives you a step by step plan. It’s well worth the money. Get the guide here.
Should I Do The Lemonade Diet Cleanse?
Yes! The first time I tried the cleanse I really wasn’t impressed because I was doing it wrong but since I’ve learned how to do the cleanse properly I have become a firm believer in the Lemonade Diet. Not only have I lost weight doing the cleanse but I’ve become a better person.
I have more energy, my skin is clearer and more radiant, I feel happier and just feel like a new and improved person.
I recommend that anyone who wants to improve their health and lose some weight try the Lemonade Diet because it just works.
Thanks for reading and please feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions or if you have something to say about the Lemonade Diet.
Maria
Maria, I take meds for high BP and the salt in the diet solution really scares me. Any info would help .Thanks Karin
Hi Karin, I’m no medical expert but if the salt is a problem for you then you don’t have to do the salt water flush! You can try laxative tea instead. It does the same thing but it’s just not as effective.
Maria
I couldn’t agree with you more Maria! I getting ready to start my 4th lemonade cleanse. I’ve done one every 6 months for the past 2 years. After giving birth to each of my three sons, I tried hard to lose all the baby weight through healthy eating and exercise. I did lose they weight pretty quickly but nothing else seemed to get rid of “the little pooch” in my tummy. After the cleanse the pooch was gone! Instead of craving Starbucks frappes everyday, I started craving fresh fruit and veggies.
I highly recommend this cleanse/diet but just know it’s not for the faint of heart. You do have to have will power and determination to reach the tenth day, without cheating! You will be greatly rewarded and impressed with the results if you stick it out for the full ten days or more. Good luck :c)
i was wondering, is it okay to eat a salad or some sort of veggies once a day while on this diet? at least for the first two days
I wouldn’t if I were you. I prefer to just drink the lemonade and do the salt water flush.
hey am trying this diet.. starting tomorrow .i used to be an athleite but after highschool i stopped playing sports and started smoking and gain a lot of weight .. my question is can i play sports while going on this diet.. besides i have some concerns about health hazards..
Maz, it’s not a good idea to do any sports or physical workouts on the lemonade diet.
Some walking would be fine but don’t over do it. There’s a real calorie deficit on the Lemonade Diet and it could be dangerous to exercise.
Maria i have tried this diet before and i didn’t last 2 days. I’ll be trying it again from tomorrow and i’m more than determined to succeed. By the way, i couldn’t find the grade b maple syrup, can i use grade a instead?
Generally the darker the maple syrup the better because the darker maple syrup is harvested last. I would really recommend you get some Grade B maple syrup. I believe they also sell it on Amazon. But if for some reason you really can’t get any Grade B then Grade A could be used as a last alternative as long as it’s pure and has nothing added.
Try and get some grade b though.
Maria
I’m planning to try the lemonade diet, my question is can i take my vitamins and pills while doing this diet?
Usually I take a daily multivitamin, pantothenic acid and some health vitamins however when I do the Lemonade Diet cleanse I don’t take any pills because I don’t want them interfering with the cleanse. If you have to take the pills as medication then you should check with your doctor but if they are just vitamins then I would say no but if you really feel you need your vitamins then take a daily multi-vitamin at the most.
Good luck!
Maria
Hi im breastfeeding myy baby still and i was wondering would ibe able to do this diet cuz im in need of losing wieght
I wouldn’t recommend it. Breastfeeding naturally reduces your calories by 200-500 per day and because you lose calories while doing the cleanse it probably would be too good for yours or the babies health. Here’s some more information I found for you that is helpful for anyone who is breastfeeding and thinking about doing the Lemonade Diet or any other weight loss program for that matter. http://kellymom.com/nutrition/mothers-diet/mom-weightloss/
I did this diet last year and lost 13 pounds,I felt much more energetic and focused than i have in a very long time. I have started again last Monday so its been 8 days and so far 11 pounds. My pants fit and I feel great I would and do recommend this to anyone trying to shed weight and feel rebooted!
Sheila
That’s great Sheila. This is why I love the lemonade diet because it works!
Hi maria,thanks for all the information I got from you on lemonade diet,I started today and I am super excited.I believe it will work.I love food but I know I needed to rid off accumulated toxins in my body.wish me luck!
Good luck!
Maria
I did this diet 10 days ago and I lost 10 pounds I feel great and energetic I do recommend it to my friends family.
I’ve just started the diet, on glass number 2 as we speak. Is it normal to feel a lil lightheaded?
Well done. Yes you might feel a bit light headed now and again. One thing you could do if you feel you need a bit more energy is add an extra tea-spoon of maple syrup to your lemonade.
Good luck.
Maria
Its day 2 for me and I’m down almost 6lbs, it may seem a lot but I’m 100lbs over weight. Thanks for all the info Maria
That’s great Katy. Good luck with the rest of the cleanse!
Maria
Hello! I want to start the lemonade diet on Monday but I am a little confuse how.. I do have the recipe for the lemonade and I know I do need to drink at least 60 oz per day. My question is that I read you need to drink uniodized sea salt & senna tea? When you drink that, how often and is there a recipe for that mix? Please help!!! Good luck to everybody…
Raquel
I’m not familiar with that tea. The reason for the sea salt is because of the salt water flush. You drink the salt water in the morning and it works as a laxative.
Checkout my other post here for more information on – http://lemonadediet.tv/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-salt-water-flush
It’s my day 2 of the lemonade diet. Yesterday I did it without adding cayenne pepper because it’s not available in my country. Is the detox still working without it? We do have chilli pepper though, can the cayenne pepper be substitute by it?
it’s also hard to find maple syrup in my country, the only syrup that available is maple syrup that use for making pancake.
I try to buy on amazon, but it seem that both ingredient is unavailable to send to our country.
With the ingredient that I have do you think the detoxification will work?
I don’t want my 10 days of not eating anything go to waste.
Thank you so much for your answer.
If you’re just using pancake syrup with all the sugars and additives then I wouldn’t continue. It needs to be grade b pure maple syrup for the cleanse to be effective.
Maria