Who wants to carry around 20 pounds of waste in their intestines? Anyone? No one? According to Stanley Burroughs, you can shed up to 20 pounds of rotting fecal matter, chemical toxins, mucus and sticky fat on the 10 day lemonade detox diet, also known as "The Master Cleanse" or the maple syrup diet. While 10 days may not seem long in the beginning, it can quickly become overwhelming. To combat the urge to quit, here are a few tips that will motivate you to the end.
Let your results motivate you. This is an important step that gives hope when the diet really starts to get difficult, but be warned, it can be overdone. Checking results can become a habit daily or even more than once a day. Even though logically, you know that you won't be seeing much of a difference within a few hours' time, it can be a demoralizing pattern and should only be used sparingly.
Practice finishing the diet in your mind. While this may sound silly, it is a powerful tool for success. Each time you see yourself finishing and feeling good about it, you will convince your brain that it is going to happen.
Find a friend. Misery loves company, and when things get tough, it can be phenomenally helpful to have the support and understanding that only comes from someone in the same situation. If a friend isn't willing to detox alongside you, go online to find stories from others who have gone through the same trials and tribulations.
Express yourself. There are many outlets today including journaling, yoga, and blogging. Creating a blog is free and is a great way to keep family and friends updated on your progress, as well as connecting with other dieters and encouraging those who come later.
Reward yourself. Make a deal with yourself that each day you follow the diet, you will reward yourself with 1 item at a store, will rent a movie, or will do something else that is enjoyable. Doesn't hurt to get your mind off the diet either!
Let your results motivate you. This is an important step that gives hope when the diet really starts to get difficult, but be warned, it can be overdone. Checking results can become a habit daily or even more than once a day. Even though logically, you know that you won't be seeing much of a difference within a few hours' time, it can be a demoralizing pattern and should only be used sparingly.
Practice finishing the diet in your mind. While this may sound silly, it is a powerful tool for success. Each time you see yourself finishing and feeling good about it, you will convince your brain that it is going to happen.
Find a friend. Misery loves company, and when things get tough, it can be phenomenally helpful to have the support and understanding that only comes from someone in the same situation. If a friend isn't willing to detox alongside you, go online to find stories from others who have gone through the same trials and tribulations.
Express yourself. There are many outlets today including journaling, yoga, and blogging. Creating a blog is free and is a great way to keep family and friends updated on your progress, as well as connecting with other dieters and encouraging those who come later.
Reward yourself. Make a deal with yourself that each day you follow the diet, you will reward yourself with 1 item at a store, will rent a movie, or will do something else that is enjoyable. Doesn't hurt to get your mind off the diet either!
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