Would you ever consider doing a month or 2 of a liquid diet?

JulieJ08 · 08-31-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlyGirlSebas

You are joking. Right?

I doubt it.

Google Cephalic Phase Digestive Response. It's interesting stuff.

sunflowergirl68 · 09-01-2009, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Lyn2007

As to the issue of 'safety' and not getting enough nutrients via a liquid diet...

For me, if I were to go with a liquid protein shake type thing, it most certainly would be more nutritionally sound and safe than the diet of complete crap I have been eating for the past decade. If eating cake for breakfast, hot dogs, chips and Coke for lunch, and a Big mac Meal for dinner (punctuated by Little Debbie cakes all day long) for ten years didn't kill me, I doubt a protein drink with vitamins would. Somehow, I'd think that *has* to be better than what some of us *used* to eat.

Just sayin'.

But you can go on a non-all liquid diet and not eat that stuff. That's my point. I understand what you're saying, but that isn't necessarily true. You'd be malnourished either way (if you prolong the liquid diet).

sunflowergirl68 · 09-01-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jen

We were designed for a lot of things and sadly obesity seems to be one of them if we don't exercise our brain properly. I'm using a diet tool to help reset my brain and my stomach and if I have to leave off chewing for awhile it'll be worth it. BTW I think I chew way to fast to even appreciate what I am eating so maybe taking a break from chewing will help me to appreciate the whole dining experience. Also when I did the master cleanse I went 10 days without chewing and it didn't make a difference as far as my hunger was concerned. I drank my lemonade drink and water and when my belly was full I wasn't hungry anymore.

And if you're going to do that (go on a prolonged liquid diet), I really hope you talk to your doctor about it.

kiahna23 · 09-01-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sunflowergirl68

I guess I just don't understand how drinking your food will make you lose weight vs eating it. You don't eat junk food (and limit starches) and limit your portions (and exercise), and you'll lose weight.

The only thing I have a problem with is risking one's health to lose weight. No one should ever consider doing that.

havent been on here in a while...anyhow...seems like your directing your answer at me...doesnt surprise me...but DRINKING my food was easier because I didnt have to be like "ok I ate 5 pieces of this of that today"...I drank it..It was easier for me to maintain..My doctor said it was okay since I wasnt obese.I actually lost weight vs now..Im at a stand still..So the difference is results not just talking....I lost weight and kept it off..Im at 135 now...And NOT considered overweight....My colon is cleaner and actually works daily (something it never did) and my body feels better...My doctor is the one who recommended it.... He said "get a juicer and juice your food since you wont remember to eat it".....This worked for me....I answered her question..she wanted opinions...and I gave her mine...

MugCanDoIt · 09-01-2009, 05:31 PM

No, I keep thinking of Oprah and her wagon load of fat. It all came back.

sunflowergirl68 · 09-01-2009, 08:49 PM

@kiahna23: Nope, wasn't directing my answer at you, or anyone. It was a general thought for the thread. But thanks for your input. I guess I just can't imagine doing that for all of my meals... one, sure. Have a small Jamba Juice. But my whole day? i would go nuts for sure.

DeeinVaBeach · 09-03-2009, 09:37 AM

Having read the whole thread... I appreciate the differing opinions on liquid diets.. I have to say, my doctor put me on Prescriptfit at one point, and I stuck with it for quite a while, unfortunately, my husband being in Iraq and holidays and depression all combined to derail me good.. but i've been thinking about going back on it.. It is a doctor supervised program that starts with a liquid only phase (either soups, puddings, or shakes) and each phase can be the length that you and your doctor feel is appropriate, from 3 days to two weeks.. then the next time period, you add back in one food group, such as poultry... it has a neat little calendar that goes with it and explains what you can add and when.. I found while I was on it that it was easy to maintain, and taught me about better eating habits as I added my food groups back in... so yeah.. liquid diets can be a great kickstart, as long as you are doing it with a doctor's help and knowing realistically that it will still be hard work, and that you are just using it as a reset button to help you kickstart some weight loss and get a handle on eating...

sorry for the rambling,

kiahna23 · 09-04-2009, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sunflowergirl68

@kiahna23: Nope, wasn't directing my answer at you, or anyone. It was a general thought for the thread. But thanks for your input. I guess I just can't imagine doing that for all of my meals... one, sure. Have a small Jamba Juice. But my whole day? i would go nuts for sure.

Well I thought you were since you actually said "I guess I dont understand how drinking your food makes you lose weight vs eating it"....my mistake....But it works...Mostly because it was all fruits and veggies and I got my protein in the form of a shake as well...At first I felt like I was starving because I was use to stuffing myself...something I still sadly do...lol...But it worked..I did it after the master cleanse....May countries fast...it even says in the bible to do it...to get closer to God? Im not sure why....Its not for weightloss though...try a juicer...you wont regret it...If you can stick to it....Im going to do it again..for 2 weeks or so...I cant do it much after that...Everyone eating meals and Im eating juice? I would give in...

kiahna23 · 09-04-2009, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DeeinVaBeach

Having read the whole thread... I appreciate the differing opinions on liquid diets.. I have to say, my doctor put me on Prescriptfit at one point, and I stuck with it for quite a while, unfortunately, my husband being in Iraq and holidays and depression all combined to derail me good.. but i've been thinking about going back on it.. It is a doctor supervised program that starts with a liquid only phase (either soups, puddings, or shakes) and each phase can be the length that you and your doctor feel is appropriate, from 3 days to two weeks.. then the next time period, you add back in one food group, such as poultry... it has a neat little calendar that goes with it and explains what you can add and when.. I found while I was on it that it was easy to maintain, and taught me about better eating habits as I added my food groups back in... so yeah.. liquid diets can be a great kickstart, as long as you are doing it with a doctor's help and knowing realistically that it will still be hard work, and that you are just using it as a reset button to help you kickstart some weight loss and get a handle on eating...

sorry for the rambling,

your not rambling

....but good luck though...in whatever you choose...Liquid diets help me get out of plateaus...I was at 165 at a point and did the liquid dieting and went down to 148....I dont want to lose much more weight....My body is pretty small and I have no breast anymore (their a B cup)...lol....GOOD LUCK! Post your progress and what you choose....

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