Too good to be true? Lose 5 pounds in a week without going to the gym

by Martha Edwards (Subscribe to Martha Edwards's posts)
Jul 4th 2007 7:32PM

Categories: Diet & Weight Loss, Alternative & Green Health

Have an event to go to in the next few days and want to lose some extra weight quickly? Celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels has this quick tip: Take 16 oz of distilled water, and add:

1 tablespoon of sugar-free cranberry juice
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 dandelion root tea bag

Chug this mixture, and do so every day for a week. Apparently, the mixture is a natural diuretic that will get rid of any excess water bloating. Obviously, this isn't a long-term solution but it sounds like a healthy way to fit in into those jeans -- if it works, that is.

Have you tried this?

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Archie Manning 7-04-2007 @ 8:51PM

The cranberry juice reminds me of the Fat Flush thing where part of it requires you to chug a 32 ounce thing of water with 4 oz of the unsweetened cranberry juice.... or something like that. That works, and makes your skin look great. I might try this.

looksbooks54 7-04-2007 @ 10:18PM

There's a lot of things that act as diuretics - caffeine for one - there's also laci le beau's super dieter's tea, which has to be the most powerful herbal laxative on the market (in my opinion).

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bmw300zxredhead 7-05-2007 @ 4:48PM

I HAVE USED AND AM USING BLACK ICE WITH EPHEDRA only 25 mg of ephedra and i am losing like loco!
like krazy lol but SAFELY no rush/just want to lose up to 20 or 30 more easil on black ice/with NO exercise really,went from size 15/16 already in 5 months to size 11 to 12,and i feel great in my jeans again.never was fat because i am a lovely tall model height,but gained more from stress court custody stuff here in nyc/jersey area..
now i am leavin all bad food off but STILL eatin treats, i love them,and NOT fattening to me at all. i love them!

up to exactly 21 pounds since new year's 07,lost that weight in 5 months time,so by xmas 07 i am going for my other 15 or 30 pounds even easily.
i use NO EXERCISE PROGRAM,but walk around the house
sometime lol
eat rice krispie treats for snack sometime two to three daily,even late night and have NOT GAINED IT BACK IN MONTHS,
WITH LOTS OF WATER I AM DRINKING,
1 to 2 % milk
no chocolate for a year almost
all veggies cooked and salmon,fish tuna baked ALL baked
chicken breast and skinless fresh oven roasted turkey
so i am happy losing weight and ENJOYING WHAT I WANT TO EAT,such as treats sometimes(rice krispie treats)

adios!

shaley 7-04-2007 @ 11:46PM

What is black ice with ephedra? I thought you could not get ephedra any more. I am desperate to lose and need to start with something really encouraging. Where do I get this?

terry winston 7-05-2007 @ 10:30AM

I am very much interested in what 300zxredhead has to sya with regard to blackice and ephedra. Woul like to contact if at all possible.

bmw300zxredhead 7-05-2007 @ 8:34PM

HOLA.Hello.

and u cant or i am not sure but u cannot get it at the drug store i am told on line in the forums IF it has more then 25 mg. i am told in it ya know,but the BAN WAS JUST RELEASE
AROUND 05 I AM TOLD OR 06, as to where using 10 to 25 mg of ephedra is "safe"and honestly" i have absolutely
NO SIDE EFFECTS,AT ALL,
IT DOES WORK,
DOES Supress appetite/and i am not even using the 3 time
a day, i am takin like ONE A DAY,(just the first day 2 x a day or maybe even three,
but it do work, i honestly recall losing like each time i am starting on it around 5 to 7 pounds first week,and that is a GREAT THING,AS A BIG ENERGY BOOSTER too for me
so i have NO COMPLAINTS,

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cyndee 7-06-2007 @ 9:32AM

I have been trying to lose 20 lbs for about 15 yrs now--get 5 lbs off and when I begin to eat it comes right back on and more. Went to my massage therapist last week who looked amazing and said she started taking 2-4 OZ. of GOJI Juice daily (she has been on it for a yr) I bought some and started taking last Thursday night(exactly 1 week ago)..I have already lost 6 LBS!! No other change in my diet ( I eat everything except fast food) and no exercise plan except I walked 30 minutes twice last week. Try this juice!! It makes you feel amazing-more energy, releives pains (no more soreness in my arthitic shoulder), and you'll get the best sleep of your life. I AM HOOKED!! Nowhere could I drink this DELICIOUS berry juice and have those results!! Folks--we are talking a POUND A DAY GONE!!! You owe it to yourself - I was skeptical but willing to try anything; and am I glad I took a chance on it!

Sandra Mally 7-06-2007 @ 9:33AM

What is Goji juice and where can I buy it?

deborah Gentry 7-06-2007 @ 4:38PM

I am interested in the black ice with ephedra please tell me where I can buy it I have put on 40lbs in 7 months ple
ase help!!! gentryhairgirl@aol.com

deborah Gentry 7-10-2007 @ 6:37PM

I am interested in the Goji juice where can I buy it I need to lose 30 lbs fast!! Please help! gentryhairgirl@aol.com

deborah Gentry 7-06-2007 @ 4:35PM

I am interested in where to buy black ice with ephedra I am desperate to lose 30lbs soon please help!!!

Madonna Jackson 7-06-2007 @ 10:43PM

Please would someone e-mail this product information to me about black ice with ephedra and goji juice Thank You Madonna

Barbara 7-07-2007 @ 10:22AM

Did anyone find were you can purchase Goji juice and if so did it really work? If so please let me know were I can find it also!

Thanks
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nascarnut7078 7-09-2007 @ 9:26PM

I have seen the Goji juice in the health food stores. It is quite expensive, so I have never bought it. Would hate to spend all that money for yet another diet product that doesn't work. Lord knows over the years I've spent hundreds if not thousands on stuff that doesn't work. I have recently tried the cranberry juice, dandelion tea bag, lemon juice & distilled water recipe. It worked great as a diuretic, and did seem to keep me from being too hungry.

Martha 7-09-2007 @ 9:32PM

Hi guys,

Thanks for reading and for your comments. If you want to find out more about Goji Juice, I am publishing some information on it tomorrow. So stay tuned!

Raina 7-10-2007 @ 9:33AM

Diuretics and various products might be a quick-fix solution (as the post says, this is not a long term solution). However, if you want to lose weight and keep it off, there are no short cuts.

The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) recommends 3-4 hours/week of cardio exercise, 2-3 hours/week of muscle training, and 2-3 hours/week of stretching. But 30 minutes of walking a day is also great exercise.

That coupled with a healthy diet (this is different for everyone, but is generally very low in saturated fats. I've found that low glucose foods work for me - read The New Glucose Revolution) will make a huge difference. Since I changed my diet to a low-glucose diet, and kept my workouts the same, I've lost about 8-10 pounds (in two months). It is recommended to lose 1-2 lbs a week if your goal is to slim down.

Aurora 7-23-2007 @ 12:13AM

In the video, I cannot tell if she is saying 16 or 60... I've also read conflicting recipes as.

Nelson 7-26-2007 @ 11:22PM

That sounds like the absolute WORST thing anyone can do to one's body... Basically, you're taking a laxative to flush out all the WATER (which your body needs) as well as other essential NUTRIENTS (which you're body obviously needs). Due to your lack of nutrition, your body begins to burn lean muscle tissue, because it is more nutritious than fat. Due to the "starvation mode" that your body is in, any and every single bit of calories you DO intake, gets stored as fat nearly instantly. Therefore, after those 5 pounds are gone, and you feel like crap, and you begin to eat normally the next week, that cup of coffee, that bagel, and even that dish of healthy steamed veggies, gets stored as fat. And then you wonder why you weight 15 pounds more than you did before? Sorry its negative, but its true and thats life. Take it easy... lose 5 pounds in 2-3 weeks and it will stay off.

sandra 7-29-2007 @ 8:19AM

I have seen this elsewhere listed as 60 ounces of distilled water, not 16 ounces. Which is correct?

Robyn 7-30-2007 @ 10:46AM

Please help! I am trying to prepare the Jillian Michaels diuretic. Is it 16 oz of water or 60???? 60 sounds like a lot but I am getting conflicting answers on the internet. Please help! Thanks...:)

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