My master cleanse diet experiment

"Master cleanse diet didn't work for me - but here's how I lost 20 pounds in 20 days - without saying no to my favorite foods or exercising hard..."

- by Doroty

Yes, it's true. I lost 20 pounds in 20 days:

- without dieting
- without saying "no" to my favorite foods (like chocolate cake)
- without joining a gym or exercising like crazy

In a minute, I will tell you exactly how I did it. But before that, allow me to tell you a bit about myself and how my life used to be not too long ago (you'll see that we probably have a lot in common).

So, until about 6 months ago, my life was a mess. I was about 45 pounds overweight. And, they may tell you that "fat people are cute" (most of my friends used to tell me the same) - but the reality was that:

- I was treated like a lower life form. I remember at least two people calling me "fat ass" while in the bus. Is that rude or what?

- I was unemployed and I couldn't find a job either - even though I knew I was smarter and more qualified than others. Yes, the "thin and sexy people" would always get the job. What does my weight have to do with how I perform in my work?

- Although I have a cute face and a reasonably nice personality, I couldn't find someone to have relationship with. My friends had set me up with a couple of "blind dates" but those went sour faster than you can say "chocolate cake." My last relationship had ended about 3 years ago - and I knew what the reason was when I saw my ex 1 month later with a super-sexy blond he met at the gym...

- I couldn't fit into my favorite jeans. I had to wear these extra large clothes - that actually made me look even fatter than I was...

- My self-esteem was at an all-time low. When everything in your life goes wrong, it's not hard to imagine why. There where days when I was almost afraid to look myself in the mirror. I didn't really want to have an "honest look" at myself. And, eve if I did, I didn't think that there was a way for me to change my life...

- Because of my depression, I was doing the last thing I should be doing: eating even more. I'm very much what you would call an "emotional eater." Whenever I would feel sad, I would eat a double serving of pasta or some chocolate cake ( I love chocolate cake). I admit I was goinga little over board with it as at some days I would eat 3 "normal servings" of chocolate cake in one sitting...

- Because of my eating habits, I was feeling sluggish and very low on energy all day long. I was getting tired very easily and didn't feel like "living" at all. I'd much rather sit on the couch and watch TV...

I had tried everything you can imagine but nothing worked (I even tried the master cleanse diet but got no results).

One day, a relative of mine whom I hadn't seen for 6 years, didn't even recognize me when she saw me. She wasn't mean or anything but I could see it in her eyes that she felt pity for me - which was even worse...

I had already tried several (rather expensive) weight loss programs and weight loss drugs and I was never able to lose weight and maintain it. I would lose 10 pounds and 3 weeks later I would gain it all back with interest - plus, I was out my money and time...

But I'm not telling you all this to feel sorry about me. As you'll see, all this changed very soon. Keep reading to find out how I did it and how you can do it too...

One day, I saw an ad for a new weight loss product. I didn't think much of it, as ads for weight loss products are a dime a dozen. Most of those products are just overpriced and ineffective junk (do I sound bitter?). So I just forgot about the whole thing...

But a week later, I met a friend of mine whom I hadn't seen for over 3 months. She used to be overweight too - only this time she wasn't. In fact, she looked great! I asked her how she did it and she said she was usng this new weight loss product. And what do you know, it was the exact same product I had seen being advertised a week ago!

I thought to myself: "I have to get my hands on some of this stuff." And I did. There was a free trial available so I took advantage of it.. It arrived at my doorstep 2 days later.

Now, what I conveniently "forgot" to tell you is that I hate dieting or exercising. I mean, I'm not an Olympic athlete or something. What I have found is that, if I don't like my weight loss program, I won't stick to it...

In my opinion, self-discipline and willpower are grossly overrated in our society. For how long do you think you can be disciplined and "tough it out"? 1 day? 2 days? 2 weeks? That's how most people are and that's OK - that's just human nature. So I won't pretend I'm someone I know I ain't.

I had read some weight loss advice on some weight loss forums I used to hang out at. It's not that I didn't really know what to do: It was just that I hated going to the gym or "eating right."

So, I asked myself: "How can I create a weight loss program that I actually ENJOY?" Sounds like a tall order, right? When most people hear the terms "weight loss" or "diet", they immediately connect that with months of starvation and sweating their butts off at the gym. Well, I knew that there was no chance I would do that - so I came up with a more "manageable" plan...

1) The first thing I did was make sure that I was drinking enough water a day. Now, most people drink almost no water during the day - or a couple of glasses max. On the other hand, super-athletic types may drink a gallon a day (about 5 liters). I wanted to avoid these extremes so I just made sure I drank about 1,5 liters of water a day (about 51 oz). Not too much but not too little either. I found that water kept me fuller and I wasn't having that many cravings. I would drink some first think in the morning and then a glass about 30 mins before a meal. I would also drink a small glass immediately after any meals that contained fat, while I was using my new weight loss product.

2) As I said, I don't like exercising. But I knew I needed to become more active. I knew I wouldn't join a gym. I hate too much effort. Plus, I didn't want the "gym rats" who where in great shape to laugh at me behind my back. So what I did was make a list of all the activities I enjoyed. NOT activities that would make me sweat - just activities that would burn a few more calories than just sitting on the couch.

For me those activities where:

- Going for a 30-minute brisk walk at the park while listening to my favorite music in my portable MP3 player.

- Riding my stationary exercise bike at home at level 3 (it went from 1-10) while watching my favorite TV shows like Desperate Housewives or Seinfeld.

I'm not saying that I would do both of them every day - but I would try to do at least one of them a day. If at some point I was getting tired or bored, I would immediately STOP exercising as I didn't want to develop an aversion for that type of exercise (very important - you have to like your exercise program - not hate it). Consistency is the name of the game. As they say "you are either consistent or non-existent." That said, I found that, while I was on my new weight loss product, I had more energy (without feeling jumpy) and I could "keep going" without feeling tired. That's probably because the food I ate was being digested more slowly and gave me sustained energy rather than energy spikes that would "dive" later.

3) What about diet? Even though I know its healthy, I admit that I don't like "diet food" too much. I knew I had to find a way to continue eating my favorite meals while also losing weight. I know this may sound hard to believe but I didn't really changemy diet all that much. Because I was drinking a glass of water 30 mins before each meal, I wasn't feeling as hungry so I naturally ate less (without feeling hungry). I also made sure that I was taking my new weight loss product religiously.

A very important lesson I learned is that you should strive for PROGRESS - NOT PERFECTION. Perfection doesn't even exist - besides, it's very tough to stick to...

4) Something else that will help you stick to your weight loss program is motivation. And nothing is more motivating than seeing RESULTS. Once every 5-7 days I would weigh myself as well as measure my waist and hips. No need to drive yourself crazy and do this every day. This isn't necessary or even logical. The bodyweight may fluctuate from day to day. But over longer periods of time, you should see consistent success. Keep in mind that the fat we have around our hips and belly is usually the last to go - so don't worry if you don't see results for the first few days. That's normal. Something else that I did was put on my clothes and see how they fit. I saw that they would feel looser and looser on me. And after a while, I was able to wear the smaller sizes that I had somewhere in my closet. Seeing that I was losing weight, losing inches and droping sizes added fire to my motivation!

After 20 days (the 4th time I had weighed myself), I had lost 20 pounds. I had also lost 5 inches around my thighs and 6 inches around my belly! And after 2 months total on this program, I had lost all my 45 extra pounds!

So, how did losing weight actually change my life?

- First of all, my family was giving me compliments all the time about the new way I looked. My friends also gave me compliments although I could see that some of them where feeling very jealous deep down (which is fine by me - I'm not complaining :-))

- My self-confidence skyrocketed. Not only did I look different - I also acted different. I was more outgoing and "chatty" (before losing weight I was really introverted and closed in myself).

- I managed to land a new office job. I admit that I was qualified for the job but the fact that I also looked good during the interview didn't hurt a bit! I had been interviewed several times in the past for similar jobs but never got them. I wonder why?

- Now that I was feeling more confident and had a job, I also started going out more. And I see how guys look at me now. The same guys wouldn't even notice me a couple of months ago. I know this may sound shallow but it's really nice to feel wanted and liked...

I know that this may not sound fair but overweight people are not treated the same in our society. They just don't get the same chances, you know?

If you are overweight now, ask yourself:

- What are you missing on right now by having all that extra weight?
- How much better will you feel when you lose all your extra weight?
- How much more confidence will you have?
- How more liked and accepted will you be?

If you want to lose all your extra weight without suffering in the process, then I can't recommend highly enough that you use the same weight loss program I just outlined. You may want to modify it here and there to suit you better but remember to KEEP THINGS SIMPLE AND FUN.

Above all, take advantage of all the shortcuts you can and let "modern technology" do the heavy lifting. By using the weight loss product I used:

- You will have more energy

- You will not feel as hungry or have as many cravings

- You will boost your metabolism and burn more calories even while you sleep

I have used many weight loss products and programs in the past and I was very dissapointed. If you haven't lost weight until now, it's NOT your fault! Most popular programs don't work for average people.

It's nice to find one that works for a change. The company that makes this product is so confident that they offer you a free trial.

Hope this helps a little...

To a new slim you,

Doroty

How to lose weight quickly?

Losing weight quickly with the master cleanse diet has become quite controversial. Many people believe that it is just not safe to lose so much weight in such a short amount of time. They also believe that you do not receive enough nutrition from this type of diet.

It is my experience that it is much better to lose ten or twenty pounds in the first week or two if you are more than 70 pounds overweight. It gives your body the break it needs from the unhealthy foods you have been eating and allows you to start over again with a healthier eating plan. Also, once you have lost so much weight so quickly you will be highly motivated to continue your weight loss.

You can stay on the master cleanse for several days and then go back to eating a little more food. Wait another week and then go back on the master cleanse again. You will have so much energy and feel much better after staying on this diet for the first week.

The master cleanse has been used successfully by tens of thousands of people around the world, including many celebrities. They have learned that it doesn't have to take six months to a year to lose massive amounts of weight. There is no evidence of anyone reporting that this diet made them ill or caused them any problems over a long period of time.

If you need to lose more than fifty pounds I encourage you to find out more about this diet.

Master cleanse secrets

The Master Cleanse Diet, also known as the Lemonade diet, has been used by several celebrities including Robin Quivers of the Howard Stern Show who lost 73 pounds by using this diet. Actress Beyonce Knowles also revealed that she has used the Master Cleanse diet to lose 22 pounds in 10 day in preparation for her role in Dreamgirls.

Although it is called a diet, it is more of a colon cleanse type program. It's main purpose is to help cleanse your body of toxins by helping remove pounds of plaque that has been stuck in your intestines for years. This can amount to over 15 pounds or more of plaque, mucus, and other waste. Although you have to give up solid foods for ten days, the benefits are certainly worth it. You will feel stronger, more energetic, sharp, alert, you will have more stamina, and best of all you will no longer suffer from many years of ailments, aches and pains that you have dealt with for years.

The Master Cleanse Secrets program also comes with a guide that will help you overcome the hardest part of the program which is usually the first three days. This guide will also tell you how to use the Master Cleanse specifically for losing weight and will give you a list of safe foods that you can actually eat during the 10 days without them interfering with the cleansing process.

If you truly want to cleanse your body, lose weight, have more energy, and feel outright great, then the Master Cleanse Secrets program is certainly worth checking out.

Beyonce Knowles' experience

Beyonce Knowles, the much beloved singer, is just one of the many celebrities who used the Master Cleanse diet (also known as the Lemonade diet) to lose a lot of weight fast. Beyonce went on the diet in order to get in better shape for her role in the film Dreamgirls, in which she plays a slender singer. Due to the short time which was available to her in order to lose weight, she turned to the Master Cleanse diet.

Beyonce told about her experiences with the diet on the Oprah Winfrey Show on which she appeared to promote the film. She revealed that she chose to go on the Master Cleanse diet because of the very short time she had to prepare for the movie. Overall, she lost 20 pounds with the Master Cleanse diet.

Beyonce also discussed her difficulties with the Lemonade diet, which is a very strict diet, made mostly of liquids. The relative lack of food is hard to get used to, and it takes a few days to get over the psychological hunger, but the fast results are usually worth it.

The Master Cleanse menu is made up of a mixture of lemon juice, maple syrup, tea, and other ingredients and is used to detoxify the body. It should only be used for up to 10 days at a time. The diet has been around in various forms for a few decades and has been used extensively throughout the world. Beyonce Knowle's experience with it has certainly increased the popularity of this already established diet.

If you're looking for a way to lose weight fast, this diet is worth considering.

The benefits of the diet

The Master Cleanse Diet also called the Lemonade Diet has been around for decades. It was founded by Stanley Burrough and has been tried and tested by numerous people all over the world including celebrities like Beyonce Knowles and Robin Quiver.

Nowadays, the food that we are eating are always full of preservatives and the air we are breathing is always polluted. All these factors are the contributors of the poisonous toxins that are stuck in our body. Sometimes, our body cannot expelled all these toxins out naturally and failing to adopt a healthier eating habits and lifestyle could actually cause our bodies to face with negative health problems. To a certain extend, some people faced with living a life of chronic pain, fatigue or obesity.

In order to achieve a healthier body, you have to follow this diet strictly for 10 days so that undigested food, plague and mucus can be removed successfully away from the internal intestine and stomach. When all these are achieved, you will definitely see some of the benefits.

Benefits of Master Cleanse Diet:

- You will feel more energetic and focus.

- You will look younger and have improved skin condition. Acne problem sufferers may have lesser breakouts.

- You may be able to get rid of those unsightly fats and lose some weight.

- Cleanse away built up wastes.

- Relieve aches and pains.

- You will have better immune system and fall sick lesser.

- Revitalize your sex life.

Repeating this diet about 3 times a year will keep your body healthy and prevent illnesses.

The master cleanse diet recipe

Master Cleanse Diet Recipe is very simple and there are only a few ingredients to prepare. You have to follow the ingredients listed and no substitutions of any of the ingredients. Do it a continuous of 10 days and feel the difference.

Ingredients for 1 serving:

- 10 Ounces Pure Filtered Water (Warm)

- 2 Tablespoon of Grade B Organic Maple Syrup

- 1/10 Organic Cayenne Pepper (Red)

- 2 Tablespoon of Organic Lemons

Optional Ingredients:

- Laxative Tea

- Decaffeinated Natural Herbal Tea

- Pure Hoodia Gordonii Extract

When you are on Master Cleanse, you should be drinking plenty of water. For example, if you weight 130 pounds, you should drink at least 130 ounces of water. I am also encouraging people who got the intention of trying this diet to use organic ingredients because the purpose of going on this diet for 10 days is to remove any poisonous toxins and wastes from your body in order to achieve an optimum result. It is best to stay away from ingredients that has been sprayed with pesticides.

Some people actually replaced Fresh Lemons with Concentrated Lemons and that is not right because Concentrated Lemons are normally filled with sugars and preservatives which are not advisable to use it during the cleanse.

Optional Ingredients like Laxative Tea can be used in addition to Master Cleanse Diet, drinking Laxative Tea helps to increase elimination and it helps to address the two main difficulties such as hunger pangs and food cravings. As for Decaffeinated Natural Herbal Tea,it will help you when you are getting too bored with just drinking Lemonade.

Many times, hunger is often the main reason that people gave up during this 10 days diet and it is impossible to avoid getting hungry but with the optional ingredient, Hoodia Gordonii Extract, it can help to curb your appetite and overcome the hunger.