Either she or you misunderstood the "diet." You don't drink the mixture instead of food, you drink it throughout the ten days (it also has cayenne pepper in it). You will probably lose weight, but it will not be fat. Does it work as a "detox" or "cleanser"- lots of celebrities will say yes. Beyonce in particular used this. But will it lead to fat loss? Doubtful. Weight loss does not always equal fat loss. -EK