The lemon juice detox isn’t right for everyone, but it was certainly right for me. Not only have I now lost 33lbs in weight, I have regained my energy and I no longer seem susceptible to every cold and flu bug that passes my way. I feel healthier, happier and really pleased that I decided to give this a go - after much aprehension.

I found when I first did my research that there were many conflicting opinions on the detox and even more conflicting recipes. So I’d like to set the record straight on the recipe first. The correct recipe for the Lemon Juice Detox is;

* 8 Fluid Ounces of Spring Water

* 2 TBL Spns Fresh Lemon Juice - use organic if you compress the skins

* 2 Tbl Spns of Pure Maple Syrup - Grade B

* Cayenne Pepper - Only 1/10th of a Tspn

and that is it! Nothing else, no special ingredients that you have to spend a fortune on - no special palm oils, just those ingredients you see there.

For FIFTY years, this has been the recipe of choice and it’s based on the Master Cleanse by Stanley Burroughs. Although you might be inclined to tweak it and try other versions, I would encourage you to give this tried and tested version a go as it has proven results.

You may have heard the Lemon Detox being called by anyone of the following; the master cleanse, the cayenne pepper diet, maple syrup lemon juice diet, lemon detox, lemonade detox, lemonade diet, lemon cleanse and the maple syrup diet. all of them are based on the original Master Cleanse detox.

I call it the Lemon Juice Detox or the Lemon Detox, you spend so much time around lemons that it seems quite fitting! All of them are based on the tried and tested Master Cleanse and the Lemon Detox I do is exactly the same, it’s tried and tested and it’ll make you feel better than you have felt in years.

I won’t lie to you - doing the detox isn’t easy and they’ll be days at the start when you’ll probably want to give up, but you have to be in the right mindset and focus on the end result that you want. There are parts on the detox, like the salt water flush, that are frankly - vile! But you have to weigh up the good against the bad and for me there was no contest. After you get past the first few days you start to feel fantastic and even the salt water flush gets easier. But I can understand why some people dont stay on the detox for the long haul, it really is for people who are determined to get results.

You may also notice around day 3-4 the onslaught of some tough headaches - not pleasant but a good sign that your body is eliminating toxins and that your hard work is paying off.

So - what’s the good news then? Well, by day 4-5 you will start to feel amazing. Your body is now in full detox and eliminating all of the poisons you’ve ben carrying around and building up. You’ll feel moments of complete peace and elation, it really is quite unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I planned to do seven days on my first detox, this rose to ten and I finally finished on day nineteen!

Do you need to know anything else? I’d recommend a quick check up and chat with your GP so they can make sure you’re ok to do a detox. Most health professionals support the benefits of a proven detox and the resulting lowered blood pressure and weightloss that occurs.

I wish you every success with your detox, I know that you are going to feel fabulous!

Nikki Backshall lost 33lb on her first twoLemon Juice Detox diets. Head over now for all of her insider tips and a FREE Guide to the Lemon Juice Detox just for you.