Juicing yes or no

kelleymj2015
kelleymj2015 Posts: 11 Member
edited November 24 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm considering a juice fast to jump start my weight loss efforts. Your opinion would be appreciated!
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  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    I don't think I've ever met someone who successfully jump-started their diet with a cleanse. They don't have any scientific benefit that I've ever heard of, and while the quick scale drop can be encouraging, the quick and almost inevitable re-gain can be just as discouraging. And you will regain, unless you can continue eating in a deficit. I think it'd much more valuable to try and figure out your maintenance calories and then work on reducing your calorie intake from there. You won't drop 5 pounds in a week, but you also won't spend that week miserable and hungry on the toilet and then regain all or most of that drop once you start eating again.
  • CoachJen71
    CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
    A) it's not necessary to jump start, just be at a deficit, and B) I prefer to eat rather than drink my cals, especially now that they are pretty limited.
  • Poisonedpawn78
    Poisonedpawn78 Posts: 1,145 Member
    no.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    No. Unnecessary, and unpleasant
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    I'm considering a juice fast to jump start my weight loss efforts. Your opinion would be appreciated!

    I guess it depends on why you are considering it and for how long.

    It wouldn't necessarily be unhealthy if done short term. It may not feel like punishment or be unpleasant for you. It may help you reach your goal a day or two sooner.

    BUT, it could be unhealthy if done for too long or in the short run if you have health issues. It could feel like punishment or be unpleasant for you. It may not help you get to your goal any faster.
  • jbrown2339
    jbrown2339 Posts: 52 Member
    Why not blend? I do smoothies with fruit and veggies and use vanilla yogurt or almond milk....they taste good but I keep the fiber. Juicing seems wasteful given the loss of that fiber.
  • StevefromMichigan
    StevefromMichigan Posts: 462 Member
    Thank you all for your insight. I think i will continue to eat healthy and replace my coffee with creamer and artificial sweetener with a glass of fresh juiced vegetable. :)

    Can't hurt to give it a try and see how it works for you. You can always go back to the coffee :)
  • StevefromMichigan
    StevefromMichigan Posts: 462 Member
    jbrown2339 wrote: »
    Why not blend? I do smoothies with fruit and veggies and use vanilla yogurt or almond milk....they taste good but I keep the fiber. Juicing seems wasteful given the loss of that fiber.

    When I have a protein shake, I usually blend in a banana. What veggies do you use? Any thoughts on what would go good with a banana and vanilla protein powder?
  • corinasue1143
    corinasue1143 Posts: 7,460 Member
    I have never done a juice fast, but I do drink vegetable juice. It is an easy way to get some extra vitamins and minerals from food. I feel better, and I enjoy drinking it. I really think you should do what you enjoy and helps you.
  • jbrown2339
    jbrown2339 Posts: 52 Member
    kazgorat1 wrote: »
    jbrown2339 wrote: »
    Why not blend? I do smoothies with fruit and veggies and use vanilla yogurt or almond milk....they taste good but I keep the fiber. Juicing seems wasteful given the loss of that fiber.

    When I have a protein shake, I usually blend in a banana. What veggies do you use? Any thoughts on what would go good with a banana and vanilla protein powder?

    Kale or spinach work,they impact the color but not taste depending on how much ya add.
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