What is the Master Cleanse Diet?
I believe no matter what some people say that the master cleanse diet is a great idea for everyone to try at some point. I will tell you a bit why.
Most of us go through life having some up and down days and exercise or try to eat better to improve how our energy, concentration and look are. Not trying to hard but doing what we can.
Well for some people that is just not enough. I know that years ago I was the picture of fitness and then through some bad decisions my body started feeling not so great. My wife had to do one of those one day cleanses and I jumped at trying it as well just for a lark on a Sunday.
I can tell you I felt great the next day and for weeks afterwards. That one day cleanse changed the way I looked at cleanses although sometimes the medical community is slow to pick up on the results.
Master Cleanse Diet
Anyone that has listened to the Howard Stern show on the radio, or has seen the movie Private Parts has seen Robin Quivers, the straight girl to Howard’s crazy antics. Well I just ran across a quote from a People magazine article where she said the following about doing a detox cleansing called the Master Cleanse diet:
“This wasn’t about loss,” says Quivers, who traces her health problems to steroid-based medication that she took in 1989 to regulate her menstrual cycle, “I was really trying to regain my health, and that’s what it did.”
“She’s a whole different person, “says Howard Stern producer Gary Dell’Abate, “I’ve been with her 20 years, and I’ve never seen her this happy and confident.”
As a fitness and health blogger I get lots of people asking and commenting on how good cleanses are for them in general and the master cleanse diet it particular and I know that the medical community is split, but once you do a cleanse, a proper cleanse, you will see and feel the difference as your body becomes much more powerful and you have better concentration and clarity.
Many people will do some kind of fast or detox or cleanse or whatever you call it to lose and although you will lose some it is like starvation , it will come back over time. If however you do the master cleanse diet with the right idea, to make your body healthier and more efficient then you are going to jump start yourself to losing much more easily because you will be in fact making your body work better and you will not be fighting the toxins in your body at all.
What is the Master Cleanse Diet?
Out of all the cleanses out there I had heard that the Master Cleanse is the best one. The master cleanse is also known as the lemonade diet or the cayenne pepper and lemonade diet. The 10 day diet is the detox method that you hear about celebrities doing and having success with. I just also heard from my wife that the girls on The View were talking about the Master Cleanse last week and Beyonce used it in getting read for the movie Dreamgirls. The Master Cleanse diet is free and you can buy the stuff for it at the suppermarket but really it is very very tough to follow through on
Why is the Master Cleanse Diet Tough?
At the start of the Master Cleanse diet everyone is excited but after the first or second day a lot of people bail out. It is importnat ot go through the full 10 days of the Master Cleanse diet and after a lot of searching I have found a way that should help you.
I have found a great and cheap product that not only teaches you how to do the Master Cleanse but since it is so difficult for the 10 days it is also a guide on how to do the cleanse most successfully so that you do not quit half way through.
I have never recommended a fast or cleanse before because I never ran across one that had the support system for it. I could make up a cleanse right now that would probably be good but if I had no support system for anyone to go through is then what would be the point, by lunch the first day you would drop it for a hamburger.
Does the Master Cleanse diet Work?
Here are some reviews for the Master Cleanse Diet
Personally this FAST is working for me. This is my 6th day being on it and as of yesterday i’ve lost 10lbs.
Master Cleanse diet Support
I don’t want to go into detail on how each cleanse works and why but I think that anyone that does a cleanse accepts that it is a good idea and something that they feel has improved their health. So I will just go into the one that I am interested in letting you know about today.
Master Cleanse Secrets is nice and cheap at only $27 and is a support system in itself so that you can succeed. Again, it is not the type of cleanse that is only important but getting to the end which is the tough part for anyone. The Master Cleanse Secrets program even has a daily Journal which is great for keeping you on track but also an info book on the bodies four main cleaning systems and how they work.
Check out Master Cleanse Secrets Now and tell me what you think of the master cleanse diet, if you buy it today and email me at bill @ nadraszky.com I will send you a little bonus of a 61 page book called Eliminating Stress and Anxiety from your life. I just urge you to try this master cleanse diet and see if it does in fact change your life.
Can I add just a few glasses a day to my low calorie diet or will it only make me gain that way.
Can I drink regular unsweetened green or black tea on this diet?
i am currently on day 6 of my latest MC and wanted to share: yes i think drinking unsweetened (or sweetened with maple syrup) green tea and yerba mate is a great addition to the cleanse! definitely no coffee. but i have done the cleanse many times with green tea/yerba mate with great results!
Hi all!! I’m starting today in the master cleanse!!!!! Took the laxative tea last night and finished the Salt water about 15 minutes ago….feels like I’m playing the waiting game right now!! haha I’m going to try and complete 10 days! This website was a huge motivation for me to buy everything I needed yesterday! Almost everyone on here is so inspiring and I love how supportive people can be even though they dont even know one another….i love it! I will admit that I primarily wanted to do this cleanse to lose , but I’m really looking forward to challenging myself and gaining the confidence in doing so. I’ve also realized that I eat not because I’m hungry, but because it’s what I feel like I should be doing. I feel like I have become conditioned to eat, and when I do eat, I’m not the best. But this is why I’m excited to start this cleanse….get all that crap out of me! (i guess literally too haha!!) Ok well I’m actually starting to feel some movement in my belly…probably should go:) lol But just wanted to say thanks for all your awesome words! I’ll probably check this website and others everyday for further support! Good luck everyone….we got this:)
I’m on Day 4 of the master cleanse and going for 10 days. I’ve lost 10 lbs.
This is the 2nd time that i’ve done it. The first time, i lost 17 lbs in 8 days, i didn’t make it the whole 10 days that time. But this time i’m feeling pretty confident that i’ll be able to plug through. I miss eating. But i’m not craving anything. I feel a little foggy at work, but nothing i can’t handle. But really, it’s not for ever. I keep telling myself, i can eat in 6 days….lol.
I highly reccomend this cleanse. I get a lot of flack from friends and family about it. But they are not educated on it’s benefits. It speeds up your metabolism sooo much. That was the biggest thing i noticed from the last time that i did it. Also ridding yourself of harmful toxins, chemicals and waste that can cause disease eventually.
Today (Day 4), when i got to work my manager told me i looked amazing. My face was glowing & bright. And honestly i was up all night with my baby so i shouldn’t look good today…lol. There are so many benefits to this cleanse and losing is just another perk 🙂 Good Luck Everyone!!!
hey i wanted to ask if i could drink water throughout the day of the diet. . this is my first day and my throat burns after i have the drink. . so i was thinking if drinking water throughout the day is ok or not ?
thankyou
Yes Yes Yes….drink as much water as you want. The more the better. You’ll want purified water though. Good Luck.
Today is my third day and honestly its not as bad as I’d thought it was going to be. I have alot of Nay sayers but I plan to stay encouraged. I’m only doing the cleanse for five days right now and in time will build to 10+, I’ve lost 6 pounds so far and feel wonderful. Your blogs are so encouraging thank you so much!!!
it is possible to try it only one day?
I am on MC plan for the second time. Being a diabetic type 2, I use only half of the suggested amount of maple syrup. I dilute the daily mixture dose by the same amount of distilled water and sip it through the day. I check my blood twice a day. My sugar levels stays between 89 and 100 while fasting. (I do not discontinue my medication). I am not sure that I buy the stuff about detox. I do not think that you can actually flash flora and toxin (if toxins do exist). But it helps to get rid of a lot of waste, this for sure. I lost 20 pounds every time, reaching my target . MC helped me to realize that I actually can curb my appetite. The main thing is to keep small portions after fasting, which the aforementioned realization helped a lot. This is my main purpose for being on this program: loss and appetite control. I do not experience any side effects, besides awful breath on days 3-4 and complete loss of social life for 3 weeks. After day 3 I feel much more energetic. Personally, I think that this great thing to do annually
Awesome guide and suggestions. Looking ahead to eliminate a couple of unwanted . I’ll provide you with some reviews once i try this. With thanks!
Hi can you use regular syrup if you cant find the organic one? also can u use regular salt (used for cooking ) instead of the sea salt when u flush?
I used regular syrup a few times, not the best because it is refined and a more straight up sugar than the no.3 type but it works. And whatever you do, do NOT use cooking salt, you must have non-iodized sea salt!
NO…. do not use regular table salt. The reason you use sea salt is that it is not absorbed by the body, so it “flushes” right on through and you don’t absorb the sodium.
It DOES work for loss!!!!!!! I can’t emphasize this enough. This is the second time I have tried this diet. The first time in July 2011, I wanted to test it. I did it for 5 days, and lost 10 pounds. Now I am going to try for more than 5 days. I am now on the 3rd day as I write this, and have already lost 6 pounds. I am not exercising yet, either. I plan on eventually losing at least 50 pounds. This is a good way to start. I will do it at least for the 5 days again, and possibly try for 7 days. On the day that I end the diet, it won’t really be over, as I plan to stay as much as I can on liquids, like tomato or vegetable soup. I will start adding protein powder to the lemonade cleanse drink at this time, as well as kelp granules for iodine, which is missing from this drink and diet, as well as the protein, which will be added by either the hemp protein powder or whey protein powder.
After I lose the first 20 pounds, then I will try to exercise everyday, for one hour doing a simple repetitive dance step to music that I like. Doing this dance routine in the past every day had allowed me to lose 5 to 10 pounds a month in the distant past, before I heard of the lemonade cleanse.
I will also, after I am partially off this diet, incorporate the African Mango powder or pills into my eating plan, as long as there are no side effects with this.
I am deciding to use this lemonade cleanse drink as a lifetime drink, and use this diet on and off a few days at a time as my results are so positive and I can gradually lose my 50 lbs, with an on the diet and off the diet lemonade cleanse a few days at a time during each month.
Note that the lemonade cleanse is an electrolyte drink. Look up electrolyte drinks on the internet and see that this drink is very good for you. As I said before, it DOES lack iodine and protein so I will add this as stated above when I am partially on this diet. Also note that for fecal cleansing (eliminating body waste), I am using prune juice instead of the recommended salt or tea drink. Also note, that I DO cheat, when I get really hungry and can’t stand it. The cheat is ORANGES !!!!!!!! During this diet, if I crave food, I will have two oranges, eating them out of the skin with some of the pulp. This has halted my appetite, and allowed me to stay on this diet !!!!!!!!!!!
Evergreen Goddess great plan you got there good on you …email me so we can support each other and motivate one another….everyone and anyone can email me for support if you like. Congratz Evergreen for your lost.. Im starting my MC tomorrow I did it in the past a few days but didnt have Maple Grade B so I used Grade C and still lost but I finally found Maple Grade B YAY found it not long ago. I was just preparing myself psychologically because I am so afraid to fail one of the reasons why I am seeking motivation and support for anyone and everyone… and here to give it in return.. I wrote a much longer post but it didnt post cause I dont see it.. Im excited to start tomorrow drinking my tea tonight… WE CAN DO IT GUYS!!! My email is v_davies@rocketmail.com Remember say NO TO THOSEPOTATOES. PIZZA AND BURGER LOL and YES TO FRUITS, WATER AND VEGGIES AND HEALTHIER FOODS!! SAY YES TO MASTER CLEANSE.. when I first did the MC I didnt do it long but I also quit smoking cigarettes and it’s going on 2 yrs this April I have been smoke free! I did the MC again last year but not for long and now that I hahe Grade B Maple I am going to so it!! Going to do it for 40 days but maybe 20 days 1st than ease out and have soups, veggies, fruits lots of water and eat healthy foods and workout to keep the off and because I want a healthier life again but do this for 1 week or two and than do my 20 days to complete 40 days… Or if I can do 40b days straight! with some protein as you stated Evergreen. Good Luck everyone! Stay on top Evergreen Goddess and blessed be! x
Well so far so good. My measurements were kind of screwy this morning. Instead of 2 tsp of seasalt I used 2 tbsp YUK it made me sick but didnt realized my mistake till after I was half way done drinking my SWF (it made me poorly to my stomach & felt like throwing up) I was constipated for a few days so that didnt help. But went to the potty a few times and it was over. I feel better and still hanging in there. I also forgot to myself this morning but will do so tomorrow morning on an empty stomach. Oh and I put 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper oh my it was burning my throat so washed it down with water a bit too much lol … tomorrow will be a better day. I have a slight headache but I get them anyways so not too worry about that. Just happy to be using Grade B Maple Syrup much stronger, sweeter and you get more out of it than the other grades… .. I might post everyday or every few days…..but will keep you posted with my results to motivate others… best of luck to you all. (:
Ello everyone !
Today is my third day on MC diet. I have heard ppl losing so much but so far I have just lost 2.2. I was at 201.3 and now I’m at 199.1.
Is it because I’m not taking the laxative at night.?
I’m a bit upset as I need to lose in 10days for holidays.
And I have a another question will my size reduce if I lose some stones by the end of diet?
Went on a ‘water cleanse/detox’ last month lost about 5 pounds in 7 days… how come the water detox dosen’t work as well as this one? What is the secret… and ingredients needed (I would ideally like to lose at least 20 pounds!!!) HELP!?!
has anyone used maca root while doing the master cleanse diet? Does it help or hurt you?
I am starting day 3. I lost 8 lbs so far. I am not really concerned with detoxing. I just need to lose . I need to lse a total of 75 lbs. I would e happy with 50 though. I started out at 275. I broke down yesterday and at 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds. I have yet to do the SWF? I will try that tomorrow.
How long do I need to give myself for this to run through me?
Congratulations to those who have lost and Best of Luck to everyone trying. REMEMBERYOU CAN DO IT!!! I have great news for those who live in the UK and who have had trouble like myself finding Organic Maple Syrup Grade B! Finally you can buy Grade B Maple Syrup in the UK online store. I could of ordered Grade B oline from the states But honesty I didnt want to pay so much money for the cost of shipping alone. Not to mention I wanted a half a gallon so I can do 20 to 40 days and that would have been very expensive. So instead I bought Grade C from a store online last year. Been wanitng to do the MC for a while now and after failing to find Grade B in the UK I decided to order Grade C again from the previous online store but when I asked them once if they still didn’t have Grade B they surprised me with good news and told me they are now selling Grade B YaY!!! Not sure how long they been selling it for and dont care. I placed an order and should be getting my Grade B Maple Syrup either Mon or Tues so will be starting my MS detox/diet soon woot woot! For those interested in Grade B go to the link and order yours a lot cheaper and delivery is free most times.. Good Luck!
I started the Master Cleanse yesterday and I was wondering does it really matter if you use organic cayenne pepper or not? I went to stop and shop, the best and closet store in my area and that’s all they had. Should I order some online? I found some on this awesome website but im wondering if its worth buying? The cayenne pepper i have is, Badia Cayenne Pepper 1.75oz, anyone heard of this or used this?? ha ha. Oh yea and same question for maple flavored agave nectar. It has all the same nutritional information on the back as the non maple flavored one but its just maple flavored. Anywho, I am ordering some online because i feel more comfortable with the right stuff anyways, I’m more so concerned about the pepper. Does anyone want to share where they buy their products and If they do both the smooth move tea and salt water flush or just one. So far I only do the salt water flush. Not sure if i can drink tea unsweetened, YUCK! Also can I exercise? I like to do taebo and pilates. Sorry for all the questions!. BTW, so far, since yesterday, I have lost 6lbs. If that’s not a great motivator then I don’t know what is ha ha.
Hey, I’m planning on starting my cleanse tomorrow. I would personally recommend organic, I don’t know where you live, but the brand that I buy is Frontier. I know that you can order online. And I would use maple syrup instead of maple flavored agave, just my thoughts. I have no experience, just guess, but I also think it would be fine and probably a beneficial to exercise. It would most likely help you lose more and tone up from the you have lost. Good Luck!!
it doesnt have to be anything organic, im using pure maple syrup, regular cayenne pepper, and fresh lemon juice out a bottle, im on day 7 and i have lost 16 pounds
how comes this diet works so well and u know drinking just regular water for 7 days does not do the same results?
Hi Whitney:
I started On Jan 16 and today is Jan 23, I have lost 16lbs. I planned on staying on the cleanse for 21-30 days. I did buy the Badia Cayanne pepper. It doesn’t have to be organic. Also, I go to publix supermarket and I buy the maple syrup there. Just make sure it’s grade B. If you have any questions, feel free to email me. mannyvaldes@bellsouth.net
by the way. I don’t put my maple syrup with my lemonade, I don’t like the way it taste, so I just take the spoon of maple syrup and swallow it. then I drink my lemonade with the cayanne pepper. this has been easiest for me.
Hi! I was wondering if you know if it’s ok to drink water along with the diet or just the lemonade mixture? I have the book but it doesn’t say if you can or can’t drink water also.
Hello friend, I’m a children’s book Author and I care about my health just as you and everyone. I like to help answer your question….I’ve been on the master cleans diet many times before and have had great success. Sure it’s better to have organic product, but please don’t sweat it. It is not a requirement. There were times I could not get to the health store nor could I always afford the higher price. I still got the same results and lost 21 pounds in 14 days. On my 15 min breaks I walked and on my lunch hour I walked. It is best for those who have a hard time the first 3 days is to eat ruby red grapefruit and pour a little grade b syrup on it. Mmmm good. You need to ease into the fast just as you ease off the fast. Guess what, it did not affect my cleans or loss. I still loss every-time. Even when I felt bad huger pains going into my second week, I’d peal a grapefruit and put it in the master cleanse and sucked on the grapefruit whenever I felt hungry and lost the same amount of in the same amount of time. I didn’t do this everyday of course even though I’ve known friends who have and still lost the . You know your body better than anyone. On the first three days also, I took baby aspirins for the headaches. I don’t have to do that anymore because I’m use to it. But for those trying it for the first time or two and having coffee withdraws two baby aspirins the first three days in the morning did the trick. With everything you do for less, you must consult your doctor. Again, you know your body better than anyone. If you all want to know how to keep the off, check with me after you complete you fast. You will be happy when the fast is complete but happier when you keep the off. Check me out on Twitter if you want to see what I look like @kidz4thenow. I believe that every child has a right to live safe around the world. If you don’t have a Twitter account, just Google kidz4henow and you will still be able to see me. Check out my children’s book on safety, “Saved by a Whistle,” by Sonia Denice on Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble…. Please spread the word……Oh by the way, it’s always best to buy your products at the store. Kroger sell grade b syrup in their health section….I wish everyone the best.
Hey everyone!
I have read about this Master cleanse and i am thinking about starting it soon …
Is it safe and effective? Or do you just gain the back after ending it?
*NEED FEED BACKS PLZ 🙂
Yes it is if you do it right, I can say this because i started it yesterday and i already lost 6lbs. I do have to say tho that when I am done I am making a lifestyle change. I will not be going back to my old eating habits. This diet also teaches you to learn how to say NO to food lol. You learn a lot of self control. So it will be easier when you are finish not to give in to temptations. If you get off of it and start back to eating the way you was it was pointless for you to go on it in the beginning. I think this is perfect if you want to reset your body, metabolism, and your eating habits. You must be willing to try to live a healthy life after or just gain the back. Either way you cleansed your body of the toxins that were in it and you can start fresh.
Hi, I was wondering if the loss is musle mass loss or fat, it says in the book you go into ketosis on day 3 burning fat, however using the tyest strips on day 4 says I am neg, not in ketosis. with having more then a hundread carbs a day how is it possible to go into ketosis?
Tks. C
Hi can anybody help?? I have been doing the diet now since tuesday that’s 5 days today and I haven’t lost any ,, I don’t understand I am doing everything right but am just bloated with water and weigh the same?! Very confussed..
@ rachel are you doing the salt water flush?? cuz thats what helps get rid of everything.
So this is day 2 of a 24 day cleanse. Glad I came across this site. It’s always good to read about other people’s experiences. I havent done the SWF yet and I also need to buy some laxative tea but I am happy that I started. It took me 11 days to finally get over stopping after the first day. Good luck everyone! 🙂