You are probably at an ideal weight so your body isn't giving in to losing.
I really don't think cutting the maple helps that much. Try drinking more full strenth lemonades during the day...I always shoot for 8-10. The elixir melts fat more ,I think, when upping the count and also adding MORE cayenne.
I Always rinse w/pure water after an MCcocktail.
Also, rinsing w/ a tad of salt or baking soda w/h2o is good...