Haha despite what everyone has said on these boards, I beg to differ.
I'm on my 5th day of the lemon detox and I feel great!
It helped a lot with destroying my emotional attachment to smoking. I quit smoking alil over a month ago, which to me is amazing because i've tried to quit so many times before and wouldn't even last a day (all through the hsc and all through uni). I've managed to quit, seven days i was rid of my chemical dependence on smoking however i was still emotionally attached to it. (i.e i'de see a co-worker smoking and wish i could join them, I now see them and wish they'de stop)
The Lemon Detox Fast that I've been on has done wonders. The first 2 days it was all one psychological hell, one of the most challenging things I've ever done. I'm on my 5th day of doing it. I literally feel at peace with myself now. I'm not hungry, my energy levels have increased and I no longer feel "bleh and fat" (which i've been feeling a lot pre-detox). My skin is glowing and people have commented that I look different (better different). I do have lots of energy, I went to work, felt more alert by my 3rd day, I've cut back on the gym while on this diet, however i still do a few k's after dinner (walking) with my boyfriend.
In summary the benefits that have happened to me
no more emotional attachment to smoking
Lost 2.5kgs (end of day 5) - other people have lost more, but they weighed a lot more i think and I think i was reasonably healthy in terms of what i put into my mouth pre-detox
This may sound a bit fluffy, but I honestly feel so at peace with myself. Like some type of spiritual clensing has happened, like i've gained a power within myself.
I'm CRAVING healthy food
I'm repulsed at processed and fast foods.
I can resist temptation in the face of crazy temptation i.e (I made burritos for 8 people the other night and I've been constantly making sandwiches and dinner for my boyfriend)
Glowing skin
A confidence, I've never had before
The motivation to kickstart a healthy lifestyle, after this detox.
I've finished the standard 5 days, however I may go on and do 7 which is the optimum (recommended is 5 days for first time detoxers and 7 is for the experienced). I'm feeling fine, like I could keep going if i wanted to even though this is my first time. However we will see, how I feel tommorow.
I do need time to "phase" back into normal food though by sat, as I have to attend an engagement picnic in Canberra. Hrrmm
Anyway if anyone wants to know more about it, I'm happy to answer questions. I was recommended to do it by my naturopath whose keeping tabs on me in terms of measurements and stuff.