If you want the fastest way to lose weight, then the Lemon Detox is a great way to shift lbs in a very short space of time. The good thing about this type of fasting, is that the weight loss remains off if you are fairly sensible about your lifestyle.

Normally I'd highlight all of the health benefits that come with doing the Lemon Detox and I don't generally touch on the factors of weight loss, but there is no denying the fact that you can lose a lot of weight in a very short space of time with this type of fasting for weight loss.

Bear in mind that any fast you do is primarily to clear the toxins from your body so that it has a chance to release the fat that has been clinging on via the toxins. You must also appreciate that fasting must be approached sensibly and with a view to it being short term.

Once you have checked with your GP that you are fit and well enough to partake in a fast, the next stage is the preparation. If you prepare your body for a few days by slowly weaning yourself off cooked foods, eating a mainly raw diet and cutting back on your portion sizes, you will make the transition into fasting a lot easier and will suffer far less side effects.

One of the main side effects of any weight loss fast is headaches and they tend to kick in around day 4, but once you are past this, a detox can bring on feelings of energy and clarity like you may have never experienced before.

The same approach to preparation needs to be used when finishing a fast, you need to adapt back to eating solid food and should introduce some raw fruits and vegetables slowly over a period of a couple of days. You'll find that you will be craving really healthy foods as your body has just deposited all of the nasty toxins, so eating healthily at this stage isn't that difficult.

Detoxing, cleansing or fasting - however you refer to it, shouldn't be done more than a few times a year and for short sensible periods of time. It may be the fastest way to lose weight and one of the sensible options, but it still needs to be done sensibly and with all of the facts available.

You can lose about 10lb or more in a week and with sensible eating and a little exercise, it's easy to keep the weight off. Contrary to some beliefs, detoxing isn't about just losing just water, so you don't put it all back on as soon as you stop.

This is a great quick fix to get into a nice outfit for the party season!