Juice fasting/very low calorie diet - 18lb loss
annabellemayh
Posts: 69 Member
Hi guys!
I've been unhappy with my body for so long now, and last Easter I did a strict exercise and diet regime for about two weeks. The weight came off and I was really happy. Unfortunately over summer I put that weight back on, about 10lbs, as well as another stone making me 12st 4lbs. Going back to uni in September I took my scales and decided I would lose it. Since the beginning of October I did the 5:2 diet for two weeks and then started a juice fast (two juices and one meal a day) which I have been on for 7 days now. I weighed myself this morning and I've lost 18lbs since the beginning of October.
Is all of this water weight or will I have lost some fat as well? I've been so thrilled and can feel my jeans fitting better however I'm scared it's all just temporary and will come piling back on and worse once I come off the fast in another week.
Any motivation, advice or personal similar stories are much needed to keep me on track! I don't want to juice fast forever but I'm so scared of the weight piling back on!
Annie xxxxxx
I've been unhappy with my body for so long now, and last Easter I did a strict exercise and diet regime for about two weeks. The weight came off and I was really happy. Unfortunately over summer I put that weight back on, about 10lbs, as well as another stone making me 12st 4lbs. Going back to uni in September I took my scales and decided I would lose it. Since the beginning of October I did the 5:2 diet for two weeks and then started a juice fast (two juices and one meal a day) which I have been on for 7 days now. I weighed myself this morning and I've lost 18lbs since the beginning of October.
Is all of this water weight or will I have lost some fat as well? I've been so thrilled and can feel my jeans fitting better however I'm scared it's all just temporary and will come piling back on and worse once I come off the fast in another week.
Any motivation, advice or personal similar stories are much needed to keep me on track! I don't want to juice fast forever but I'm so scared of the weight piling back on!
Annie xxxxxx
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I did Cambridge a while ago, lost loads felt great and then piled it back on. But that was my own fault. I didnt follow a re-feed plan. Once I was happy with my weight I slowly went back to eating all the wrong things, I hit the carbs hard lol.
Basically you shouldn't put the weight back on as long as you don't go back to eating what you did before.
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Why would you voluntarily want to lose lean muscle? Of course you're losing, your starving yourself.-1
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Those poor poor muscles.0
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It is possible to lose weight without crash dieting . As you have found in the past you do see the results but the weight goes back on + some. Why don't you try sticking to a sensible calorie deficit and eat things that you enjoy in moderation. This way it will be easier to stick to in the long run.0
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Liftng4Lis wrote: »Why would you voluntarily want to lose lean muscle? Of course you're losing, your starving yourself.
So much of this.
What's wrong with chewing?-1 -
I would guess that a large amount of the loss is from not having food in your stomach and digestive tract, there would be some fat, muscle, and water loss in there as well0
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Have you got Netflix? Watch Hungry for Change and it explains why you put on when you lose weight in such a short space of time.0
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Any type of weight loss, where you are eatting too little and losing at too fast a rate, (like 18 pounds in three weeks) is not likely to work in the long run and you will probably gain it back. Why be in such a hurry? Take your time and do it the right way. Figure out how many calories you should be eating a day, using something like your tdee-15%, get some exercise, and it will work out much better for you.0
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eat at maintenance and log your calories accurately and the weight shouldn't come back - well a bit might, say up to 5lb or so, for water weight
but make sure you're healthy low-weight and not skinny-fat - exercise / weights
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It sounds like you've found a great way of losing your existing muscle, so I suppose it's a good thing your jeans are fitting better because they'll cover up the flab that is left behind when that happens.-1
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I do understand about muscle loss and the side effects of fasting. That's why I am juicing for two meals a day and eating a healthy dinner with lots of protein. I exercise 2-3 times a week, I plan to transition off the fast in a healthy way and will obviously not go back to eating a carb or fat heavy diet. I was really looking for support and not criticism as after all everyone is just trying to get to a place where they are happy with themselves. Thank you for those who did give considered and truthful responses however some were just spiteful for the sake of it.
Really I was asking for people's experiences of keeping the weight off and plans they followed after coming off a low calorie diet, if anyone does have any experience of that I would be grateful. Thank you xxx0 -
annabellemayh wrote: »Really I was asking for people's experiences of keeping the weight off and plans they followed after coming off a low calorie diet, if anyone does have any experience of that I would be grateful. Thank you xxx
There's a reason for that.
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annabellemayh wrote: »Really I was asking for people's experiences of keeping the weight off and plans they followed after coming off a low calorie diet, if anyone does have any experience of that I would be grateful. Thank you xxx
There's a reason for that.
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^^^^^^Liftng4Lis wrote: »Why would you voluntarily want to lose lean muscle? Of course you're losing, your starving yourself.
(*) THIS (*)
When you grow weary of crash yoyo-dieting, why not give MFP a try?
I lost weight steadily and have kept it all off going on 3 years now.
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I did Cambridge a while ago, lost loads felt great and then piled it back on. But that was my own fault. I didnt follow a re-feed plan. Once I was happy with my weight I slowly went back to eating all the wrong things, I hit the carbs hard lol.
Basically you shouldn't put the weight back on as long as you don't go back to eating what you did before.
Hope that helps :-)
Thank you
I plan to make sure I transition onto a healthy diet and exercise regime. I know some of the weight will go back on as I'll be eating more but hopefully it should keep most off xxx
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Some people prefer not to masticate, I guess.Liftng4Lis wrote: »Why would you voluntarily want to lose lean muscle? Of course you're losing, your starving yourself.
So much of this.
What's wrong with chewing?
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Generally speaking, whatever you do to lose weight you will have to continue doing to keep that weight off.
So focus on living a healthy lifestyle that you can maintain for the rest of your life. In two and a half years I've dropped over 30lbs (lots of inches and BMI as well) and I've done it while having fun and without starving myself. If I stop counting calories I will maintain my weight without even trying because my lifestyle has completely changed.
Consult with your doctor, a nutritionist, or a personal trainer for some help with losing weight. Quick fixes and fast results usually do not last and usually are not very healthy for your body. You can do some serious damage if you deprive your body of calories and nutrients.0 -
Annabellemayh, I'm planning on trying the juicing approach as well, with the mindset of doing it in a healthy way. I'd be interested in tips and which juices you liked and didn't like, and which ones helped.
I say, if you're doing this in a healthy way, taking in around 1200 calories (which is what MFP tells me I should be eating if I want to lose) then who is anyone else to tell you differently? Everyone loses their weight in a way that works for them.
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annabellemayh wrote: »
I was just trying to make a joke about masticating sounding like something else![:\](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
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trinatrina1984 wrote: »annabellemayh wrote: »
I was just trying to make a joke about masticating sounding like something else
Jokes don't go over well for the hangry.
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annabellemayh wrote: »Hi guys!
I've been unhappy with my body for so long now, and last Easter I did a strict exercise and diet regime for about two weeks. The weight came off and I was really happy. Unfortunately over summer I put that weight back on, about 10lbs, as well as another stone making me 12st 4lbs. Going back to uni in September I took my scales and decided I would lose it. Since the beginning of October I did the 5:2 diet for two weeks and then started a juice fast (two juices and one meal a day) which I have been on for 7 days now. I weighed myself this morning and I've lost 18lbs since the beginning of October.
Is all of this water weight or will I have lost some fat as well? I've been so thrilled and can feel my jeans fitting better however I'm scared it's all just temporary and will come piling back on and worse once I come off the fast in another week.
Any motivation, advice or personal similar stories are much needed to keep me on track! I don't want to juice fast forever but I'm so scared of the weight piling back on!
Annie xxxxxx
I am a registered Cambridge Consultant if I can help with anything? xx
Unsure why I have been reported as spam?!?!
I am currently following MFP and have never mentioned Cambridge diet until someone has asked for information and has voiced there worries over eating again?
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Not enough carrots, obviously...........................trinatrina1984 wrote: »
QFT.trinatrina1984 wrote: »annabellemayh wrote: »
I was just trying to make a joke about masticating sounding like something else
Jokes don't go over well for the hangry.
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LauraDubbleya wrote: »Annabellemayh, I'm planning on trying the juicing approach as well, with the mindset of doing it in a healthy way. I'd be interested in tips and which juices you liked and didn't like, and which ones helped.
I say, if you're doing this in a healthy way, taking in around 1200 calories (which is what MFP tells me I should be eating if I want to lose) then who is anyone else to tell you differently? Everyone loses their weight in a way that works for them.
Thanks Laura,
I'll message you with what I have been doing!0 -
annabellemayh wrote: »Hi guys!
I've been unhappy with my body for so long now, and last Easter I did a strict exercise and diet regime for about two weeks. The weight came off and I was really happy. Unfortunately over summer I put that weight back on, about 10lbs, as well as another stone making me 12st 4lbs. Going back to uni in September I took my scales and decided I would lose it. Since the beginning of October I did the 5:2 diet for two weeks and then started a juice fast (two juices and one meal a day) which I have been on for 7 days now. I weighed myself this morning and I've lost 18lbs since the beginning of October.
Is all of this water weight or will I have lost some fat as well? I've been so thrilled and can feel my jeans fitting better however I'm scared it's all just temporary and will come piling back on and worse once I come off the fast in another week.
Any motivation, advice or personal similar stories are much needed to keep me on track! I don't want to juice fast forever but I'm so scared of the weight piling back on!
Annie xxxxxx
I am a registered Cambridge Consultant if I can help with anything? xx
Unsure why I have been reported as spam?!?!
I am currently following MFP and have never mentioned Cambridge diet until someone has asked for information and has voiced there worries over eating again?
That was not me, I have not reported you. I've never heard of the Cambridge diet, what is it?
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When I hear juicing i feel get out the blender with real fruits, veggies, and protein powder. 0
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