The Master Cleanser, otherwise known as the lemonade diet, has been getting a lot of press recently since Beyonce Knowles admitting to using the crash diet to lose 20 lbs for her role as Dina in the hit movie “Dreamgirls.” The former Destiny’s Child singer states she was motivated to shed the pounds “to go the extra mile.”
She reportedly told China Daily, “Back in the sixties, models like Twiggy were popular and I knew Deena would have been thin then, so even though I really love eating, it was necessary to lose weight really fast because we shot Deena at 16 and Deena at 36 two weeks apart.”
The Master Cleanser, also known as the “Master Cleanse diet”, “lemonade diet”, “lemonade fast”, “Master Cleanser lemonade fast” and the “maple syrup diet”, was popularized by Stanley Burroughs as a way to cleanse, detox and lose weight. Far from being a “detox diet” the master cleanser actually causes a build up of toxins. Please see the dangers of the Master Cleanser.
According to Beyonce, “My nutritionist suggested the only way to do that was the (lemonade diet) fast.” “I would never recommend it to anyone unless you are doing a movie and it’s necessary, and you have proper help. There are ways to lose weight healthily if you want to lose weight, but this was for a film.” Not surprisingly, she states she ” was cranky” on the diet, while those around her, on the set, scarfed down Krispy Kremes.
As a weight loss solution the Master Cleanse, and all fasting-type diets, wreaks havoc on your metabolism and your body. By going into starvation mode, your body shuts down not only using available fat stores for energy, but also breaking down significant amounts of metabolically active muscle for fuel. This slows your metabolism, making your body more efficient at putting on fat when you go off the diet. This perpetuates the yo-yo dieting pattern, as dieters go on and off diets only to regain more weight later. She adds “As soon as it was over, I gained the weight back.”
Here’s the latest photo of Beyonce, when she preformed on the CBS early show in March. Do you think she weighs more now, than before the fast?
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Beyoncé is absolutley gorgeous! i love her Now than when she got skinnier .. Luv ya Bee ! (K)
I think she looks great and healthy.
Gosh her smile is ugly!
Yours isn't better by a long shot!!!lol
Lovely is all I say about Bee keep it up.
I love her honesty. She admits the diet was unhealthy & she did it for a role. It is not a weight loss plan! I like Beyonce because she is a beautiful person who admits she has body issues and works hard to maintain her image!
[quote comment="594"]Gosh her smile is ugly![/quote]
Stupid idiot they are talkig about her weight issue. Get a life
your an stupid dick breath asshole.jealous bitch
I'm on this diet and to be honest its not easy
did the weight you lost on the diet come back when it was over?
I think she looks beautiful no matter her size however when she has curves she is at her best!
I agree that its great she is honest about her body issues and stuff.
Its so refreshing to see a celeb that admits to being human when it comes to food.
I love Beyonce… She seems very personable. She is human though so of course she has body issues and food cravings.
In spite of what specialists say, eating healthy is expensive. She has the income to eat properly and time to do complete workouts everyday. Celebs' whole lives are based on public opinion, so of course she will do whatever it takes to maintain her image. That is until she feels she has accomplished enough that she cannot be trumped by new talent. i.e. Tyra.
In my opinion she is already there…
I believe Bee is beautiful no matter how many pounds she looses or gains she has a tremendous body and a great personality thats what makes her a beautiful person!!!! I personally think shes PERFECT in every way!!!! And the fact that she can honestly say that she would not recommend the diet to anyone is admirable!!!!
i want to do this diet but the thing is that its hard to not eat for a week what if i do tis diet and it back fires and once im off it my body was so use to it and then wen i get off it it ii gain more weight?????
She has such a beautiful body shape, she's definetely my inspiration to lose weight, I'd not like to look like a skeleton, like Eva longoria. But Bee…She's how I'd like to look, her body I mean, her body is perfect and looks healthy!
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LMAO!!!!!
Beyonce looks great infact im starting the diet today
I was a wise choice of Beyonce to explain her reasons for being on this diet and why it would not be a wise choice if you're simply trying to lose weight and/or be healthy.
Although, I still thought she was most beautiful at her original weight. I understand her reasons for going on such an extreme diet, though, so I hope she finds a good weight that she is happy at yet still healthy. A person does not hae to be skinny to be healthy.
Although, I am neither a hater or a fan i have to say that her reasons for going on the cleanse are stupid. She risked her health potentially even her life, to lose weight for a movie, that is not a valid reason to risk such important things. By the way cleansing was NOT meant to be a form of quick weight loss (even for a movie) it was meant to clean out toxins out of your body and lead to healthier you (it is meant for health not for weight loss reasons) neither you or Beyonce seem to realize that.
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I think she looks good at either weight. I think it is difficult for her to maintain that smaller size. There isn't anything wrong with the lemonade diet per se, it's basically a fast. People fast all over the word every day. It's the concept of using fasting as a weight loss aid. The problem is that it does not correct bad eating habits, unless it is simply a tool used for a few days to break bad eating habits.
A water fast CAN be beneficial. You probably should look up more information before spouting off how it's bad for you. Then again, you're probably one of the people who thinks dairy/meat consumption is okay too.
did you drink fizzy drink or miss it some days?
how many times did you drink it a day?
how many week did you do it for?
Was it hard when you saw other drinks?
I your my first star I ever liked.
how can you do it for so long. Did you break the diet?
uhh omg i got mad horny on her body uhh oyaaa
She Looks Great. Its Very Hard This iS My Second Day & I've been Having Thoughts of Cheating many times today
she is so insanely pretty.
but no, I don't think a lemonade diet serves much purpose.
Go for the usual high protein – low carb one.
I suffered from stomach pain and burning mostly, couldn't sleep well and just hated those extra pounds I couldn't get rid of no matter what I did. Now I stumbled upon this system that is easy and it doesn't require expensive medication or difficult exercises.
This is not a life long diet, but if you need to lose few pounds for a wedding or any special occasion, this is the fastest way to go about it. You can do this diet for 10 days or 40 days. Friend of mine and I did this for few days she lost 16 pounds in 10 days. She worked out 3 days a week. Where I on the other hand lost 30 pounds in 15 days but I work out 15 days straight. Wanted to look great for my wedding, have I gained the weight back yet?…No, I haven't, I changed my eating habits for good. Instead of eating a bowl of ice-cream or dessert after supper, I now eat dessert as a treat and not with after each supper.
Hi. Excellent stuff, thanks. I just wanted to throw my two cents in and reiterate what has been said regarding the ingredients and why it’s important to stick to them for a successful cleanse. To get down to the nitty gritty, here are a couple of ingredients and there nutritional virtues that seem to get quite a few of questions:
Grade B maple syrup
-Contains manganese, an antioxidant mineral which helps neutralize free-radicals. Just 2 teaspoons equals 22% of your daily value
- Provides energy with its high levels of B vitamins and amino acids (amino acids are the building blocks of protein).
- It also contains zinc, which helps maintain a healthy immune system. Zinc is required by hundreds of enzymes in your body for normal functioning.
Cayenne pepper
- As the best blood circulation stimulant known, capsaicin (its active ingredient) stops platelets from clumping together and therefore allows blood to flow more easily.
- It soothes the digestive tract and stimulates the flow of stomach secretions and saliva.
- It is considered a thermogenic, which raises metabolism and aids in weight loss.
If anyone is interested, there’s a great Master Cleanse iphone app that also works wonderfully. Have a look and good luck! http://itunes.apple.com/app/master-cleanse/id3383…
Cheers and happy holidays,
Noah
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Im a young early 30's healthy mom of 2 with a loving hubby at home and a part time job – so I am always busy!
I have been taking the Dr Max Powers 15 Day Cleanse (no, its not just for men as my dr told me) for approximately 8 days and they have worked wonders with my diet.
In the past 3 days I have lost 6 pounds of waste. My appetite is down and I feel great. I'm taking 2 pills a day, 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening. There is no stomach cramping, although my stomach has made a couple of growling noises at me..giving me a warning that it is time to go to the bathroom..but other than that..no real problems..I am going to continue using these pills. Looking forward to more waste (weight) loss…hip-hip-hooray!!!
Please could you tell me if there will be a difference in reaction if, when doing the master cleanse diet, I do not do the salt water part, if there will be a difference, if so how?Will I not lose the eight if I dont take the salty water??????????
beyonce u chat bear shit?
u got gang bang by ur hubby and usher and 50 cent and u take it from ur ass bitch
she looks great, wish she was my woman.
she so sexy people should check out the new video best thing i never had on xxlmag
I wonder if she really uses the diet or if she gets incentives for saying she is on it?
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