apple cider vinegar
lenette88
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has anyone tried incorporating apple cider vinegar into their diet? If so, can you tell me how you used it and if it worked? I'm trying the military diet this week and plan on adding a bit to my tea
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Apple cider vinegar and the military (not endorsed by the military at all) diet will do nothing for weight loss. The diet will only cause you to lose water weight and be miserable and hangry... been there, done that. No need for vlcd and heavy restriction for weight loss.
The only thing required for weight loss is a calorie deficit which is already built into your mfp calories. That's it. No need for kick starts, detoxes or heavy restriction. No need to cut foods out, either. Eat what you like and enjoy.9 -
Where did I put my popcorn?
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I use it on my salad. It works great as the vinegar part of salad dressing.4
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Honey, can I suggest you put military diet and apple cider vinegar into the search bar here (separately) and have a look at what pops up? It's wonderfully informative.5
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I see no reason to use it other than as a salad dressing component1
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I use it to kill fruit flies in the summer. And it gets bad smells out of laundry - great for getting rid of cat pee smell. I guess that's not my diet though.... And the military diet is a total joke. Just a vlcd with zero nutrition.4
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Not sure about apple cider vinegar, but white vinegar is awesome for cleaning! Also, soothes minor burns. Next time you burn yourself, try it. You'll be amazed!1
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I just recently learned that you can use it as a rinse for your hair instead of normal conditioner. My hair has never been so soft.
But for weight-loss? If it makes you so nauseous from drinking it that you can't eat, I can see it having an impact, but otherwise? No.1 -
It's just the latest trend. The "one trick to health and weight loss" thing is popular as many people like the idea of a short cut. If there was a short cut that actually worked, it would have been common knowledge for centuries.1
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Oh goody! An ACV thread. They're my favourites. I learn all sorts of useful tips and recipes.7
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karmatiger wrote: »It's just the latest trend. The "one trick to health and weight loss" thing is popular as many people like the idea of a short cut. If there was a short cut that actually worked, it would have been common knowledge for centuries.
It's not even a "latest" trend. ACV for weight loss was touted in the '70s. OP, if it worked, the American obesity epidemic would never have happened.2 -
cerise_noir wrote: »Apple cider vinegar and the military (not endorsed by the military at all) diet will do nothing for weight loss. The diet will only cause you to lose water weight and be miserable and hangry... been there, done that. No need for vlcd and heavy restriction for weight loss.
The only thing required for weight loss is a calorie deficit which is already built into your mfp calories. That's it. No need for kick starts, detoxes or heavy restriction. No need to cut foods out, either. Eat what you like and enjoy.
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Good for salad0
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Here is a good use for ACV http://allrecipes.com/recipe/92462/slow-cooker-texas-pulled-pork/0
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Thanks for all the replies and knocking some sense into me, apple cider vinegar is out haha. The military diet I'm using more as a way to somewhat get ideas of what to have for some meals, but there's no way I'm having 5 saltine crackers for lunch.1
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Thanks for all the replies and knocking some sense into me, apple cider vinegar is out haha. The military diet I'm using more as a way to somewhat get ideas of what to have for some meals, but there's no way I'm having 5 saltine crackers for lunch.
Eat what you normally eat, but less of it. Log it carefully, and make it fit your calories. Then start swapping out things that don't keep you feeling full for things that do, and things that have less nutrients for those that have more. Sticking to your calorie goal is what is important, not the type of foods you eat, at least for weight loss.2 -
The "military diet" looks so depressing it makes me want to cry just reading what it entails. I'd much rather eat normal foods and stay under my 1470 calories for the day. And eat normal stuff.1
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Thanks for all the replies and knocking some sense into me, apple cider vinegar is out haha. The military diet I'm using more as a way to somewhat get ideas of what to have for some meals, but there's no way I'm having 5 saltine crackers for lunch.
Then why use it at all? Simply plug your stats into mfp and let it calculate how many calories you need to be eating each day in order to lose the weight.
A scammy diet such as the Military Diet (which was only given that name so people would think it was something valid) teaches you nothing about nutrition, portion size or how to eat in a healthy and sustainable manner while still losing weight.
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I think people fail when they try to make such drastic changes all at once. Ease you way into this and learn as you go. Forget gimmick diets and other nonsense. Eat what you normally eat and start counting calories. It will start to become obvious what is pushing you over and you can adjust from there.
BTW - Having been in the US military, I can tell you the 'military diet' probably won't help you lose. Of course the 'real' military diet consists of large quantities of beer every weekend and fast, greasy meals every day. It works OK for an 18 year old who is training all day. Probably not so good for everyone else.2 -
Thanks for all the replies and knocking some sense into me, apple cider vinegar is out haha. The military diet I'm using more as a way to somewhat get ideas of what to have for some meals, but there's no way I'm having 5 saltine crackers for lunch.
But those are horrible ideas for meals. Hot dogs, saltines and ice cream? You can do so much better than that.2 -
I take a tablespoon of straight ACV if I get the hiccups --the shock of the the sour taste works every time. I also use it regularly in dressings and marinades, but I don't expect any magic weight loss.1
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has anyone tried incorporating apple cider vinegar into their diet? If so, can you tell me how you used it and if it worked? I'm trying the military diet this week and plan on adding a bit to my tea
Non filtered, non pasteurized ACV is a good source of probiotics...also, potassium. I use it when I get cramps and it seems to lessen the intensity. Beyond that, most of the ascribed benefits of ACV are just woo...it's not a magical weight loss potion.1 -
I fell for the apple cider cures all and aids weight loss myths, so i started doing a shot mixed with water a couple times a day...
Fast forward two years later, and i still can not stand the taste of it in anything! The experience totally scarred me and put me off of ACV forever!
I use it on my face as a toner now, and i squeeze my lips closed tight until it's dried, incase even a drop gets in my mouth
My eyes still water though! 0 -
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I swig that stuff all the time. But I'm weird and love the taste of it.
FTR I've never been overweight but who knows if there's a connection. Either way a bit of ACV certainly won't harm you. Yo can use it to deglaze pans after you sauté meat or in salad dressings.0 -
Heartisalonelyhunter wrote: »I swig that stuff all the time. But I'm weird and love the taste of it.
FTR I've never been overweight but who knows if there's a connection. Either way a bit of ACV certainly won't harm you. Yo can use it to deglaze pans after you sauté meat or in salad dressings.
I don't swig ACV, but I do drink pickle juice. I love vinegar.2 -
Alatariel75 wrote: »I don't swig ACV, but I do drink pickle juice. I love vinegar.
+1 for drinking pickle juice and general vinegar love. I love anything that's sour, really. Do you like kombucha as well?1
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