Liquid diet

Cheeseandcats

Even if you do this for x amount of time, it's not sustainable. Any weight that you lose would more than likely come back (and then some) once you introduce solid foods back into your diet.

earlnabby

Kaykoshke wrote: »

Even if you do this for x amount of time, it's not sustainable. Any weight that you lose would more than likely come back (and then some) once you introduce solid foods back into your diet.

My last colonoscopy prep was interesting. I lost about 2 lb on the liquid only day, then another 4 lb after taking the prep protocol. The day after the procedure, I already gained about 5 lb of it back . . . and I was eating reduced calorie at the time. My net loss registered as 1/2 lb for the 3 days which is normal weight loss for me when I try (1 to 1.5 lb a week).

In other words, unless medically necessary there is no benefit to a liquid diet and you are making yourself miserable for nothing.

crisma1974

Liquid diet? Noooooooo. I would be the meanest person on this earth if I did that. I do have smoothies for snacks or when I am on the run but they are not my main meal.

PigHerder

mph323

Sambo_fitness wrote: »

Just a fad diet. I've done cleanses before to detox (3 shakes a day), but I still ate very "clean" food. Only did it to get all the junk out of my system. Not a permanent option unless instructed to by your doctor.

Could you elaborate on what toxins and junk you cleansed from your system?

mgalsf12

That sounds like torture. It's already difficult trying to stay within my calorie intake, I can't imagine not eating too.

dodieneatfreakwannabe

For some people, like those with crohn's disease, ostomy tube, gastroparesis (that's me), or who have recently had surgery, a liquid diet or low residue diet may be their only choice. Please don't criticize them. The advice was just asked, not a request for "do you want to go on a liquid diet" . So to the original poster, I will say this: try several different brands until you find one that works for you. That you can drink without becoming nauseous, that doesn't cause a spike in blood glucose, that is nutrient dense but not necessarily calorie dense, and that you can afford. If you are having to take this for medical reasons, it is likely your doctor can write you a prescription for it, and your health insurance will pay for part of the cost. What works for me is glucerna, carnation instant breakfast sugar free, atkins shakes, and protein power (but you have to be careful with that one, as too much protein is very bad for the kidneys). I hope that helps. If I can help further, please send me a message.

thisPGHlife

dodieneatfreakwannabe wrote: »

For some people, like those with crohn's disease, ostomy tube, gastroparesis (that's me), or who have recently had surgery, a liquid diet or low residue diet may be their only choice. Please don't criticize them. The advice was just asked, not a request for "do you want to go on a liquid diet" . So to the original poster, I will say this: try several different brands until you find one that works for you. That you can drink without becoming nauseous, that doesn't cause a spike in blood glucose, that is nutrient dense but not necessarily calorie dense, and that you can afford. If you are having to take this for medical reasons, it is likely your doctor can write you a prescription for it, and your health insurance will pay for part of the cost. What works for me is glucerna, carnation instant breakfast sugar free, atkins shakes, and protein power (but you have to be careful with that one, as too much protein is very bad for the kidneys). I hope that helps. If I can help further, please send me a message.

OP gave very little information when posting. If they have a valid medical reason for being on a liquid diet, then yes, by all means they should definitely do that. However they should also mention that it's medically necessary so that they can get more pointed advice. And beyond things like what flavors people find appealing or what brands are better to not upset your stomach, they should probably be looking to their medical team for advice. Especially if it's for something like how many days per week they should do it for.

If there isn't a medical reason for going on a liquid diet, then OP has actually gotten good advice. A lot of people would be very unhappy on a liquid diet and may not see any benefits over standard calorie restriction. If they genuinely enjoy things like replacing one meal a day with a smoothie or meal replacement drink and it is a successful way of eating for them, random strangers in the internet aren't going to be able to know that.

I think we can all appreciate that sometimes it is medically necessary to be on a liquid diet. @dodieneatfreakwannabe it was good that you highlighted that point for lurkers. My gut is telling me this may not be the case in this situation. But again, at least both sides of the coin are out there for lurkers!

kshama2001

dodieneatfreakwannabe wrote: »

For some people, like those with crohn's disease, ostomy tube, gastroparesis (that's me), or who have recently had surgery, a liquid diet or low residue diet may be their only choice. Please don't criticize them. The advice was just asked, not a request for "do you want to go on a liquid diet" . So to the original poster, I will say this: try several different brands until you find one that works for you. That you can drink without becoming nauseous, that doesn't cause a spike in blood glucose, that is nutrient dense but not necessarily calorie dense, and that you can afford. If you are having to take this for medical reasons, it is likely your doctor can write you a prescription for it, and your health insurance will pay for part of the cost. What works for me is glucerna, carnation instant breakfast sugar free, atkins shakes, and protein power (but you have to be careful with that one, as too much protein is very bad for the kidneys). I hope that helps. If I can help further, please send me a message.

I didn't get the impression that anyone was criticizing people who have a medical need for a liquid diet but rather criticizing the idea of going on an unnecessary liquid diet. There was nothing in the OP that indicated medical necessity.

amberellen12

In the film Fat Sick and Nearly Dead, Joe... I forget his last name drank just fresh vegetable juices that he juice for thirty days to reverse his illness. There’s web sites and utubes about it. Some people do it even longer than thirty days.

I guess to jump start but I could never do it. I like my food too much. I want a life style that I can maintain.

amberellen12

To all the wooer’s I think I’d rather see someone try juicing first before they do gastric surgery.

If for them it works good for them. To each their own.

CharlieBeansmomTracey

amberellen12 wrote: »

In the film Fat Sick and Nearly Dead, Joe... I forget his last name drank just fresh vegetable juices that he juice for thirty days to reverse his illness. There’s web sites and utubes about it. Some people do it even longer than thirty days.

I guess to jump start but I could never do it. I like my food too much. I want a life style that I can maintain.

what proof was there that he reversed his illness and what was his illness? Im not going to watch it.

amberellen12

Then you’ll never know. 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

CharlieBeansmomTracey

amberellen12 wrote: »

Then you’ll never know. 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

guess not just not going to waste my time with propganda bs with no scientific backing I guess. I also looked it up and it doesnt say what his autoimmune issue was and that he lost weight. the weight alone being lost can reverse many illnesses its not the liquid diet its the calorie deficit causing the weight loss.

vgentile990

Not sustainable

Athijade

amberellen12 wrote: »

In the film Fat Sick and Nearly Dead, Joe... I forget his last name drank just fresh vegetable juices that he juice for thirty days to reverse his illness. There’s web sites and utubes about it. Some people do it even longer than thirty days.

I guess to jump start but I could never do it. I like my food too much. I want a life style that I can maintain.

This "documentary" is biased BS and an N=1 is not at all scientific or a decent study. It should not be taken as proof on anything.

kshama2001

amberellen12 wrote: »

In the film Fat Sick and Nearly Dead, Joe... I forget his last name drank just fresh vegetable juices that he juice for thirty days to reverse his illness. There’s web sites and utubes about it. Some people do it even longer than thirty days.

I guess to jump start but I could never do it. I like my food too much. I want a life style that I can maintain.

When the Fat Sick and Nearly Dead guy started eating solid food again he gained the weight back ... and got a second documentary out of it.

I did see the movie and did find it inspirational, but I've juiced before and know my body doesn't react well to a big hit of sugar with essentially no fiber, fat, and protein.

I do have fruit and veggie smoothies half the year, but they have fiber and I add protein powder and fat.

yweight2020

I've done it this year partially by replacing 1-2 meals a day and I've kept my weight off and I'm still losing weight even though I've given the liquid diet a break for now. I will be back at it in January.

I've lost 30 lbs incorporating liquid diet into my lifestyle. Its not true you will gain weight once you stop. You only gain if you increase your calories no matter what you eat.

Best of luck you can do this, just make sure your intake is well balanced nutrition wise.

aokoye

dodieneatfreakwannabe wrote: »

For some people, like those with crohn's disease, ostomy tube, gastroparesis (that's me), or who have recently had surgery, a liquid diet or low residue diet may be their only choice. Please don't criticize them. The advice was just asked, not a request for "do you want to go on a liquid diet" . So to the original poster, I will say this: try several different brands until you find one that works for you. That you can drink without becoming nauseous, that doesn't cause a spike in blood glucose, that is nutrient dense but not necessarily calorie dense, and that you can afford. If you are having to take this for medical reasons, it is likely your doctor can write you a prescription for it, and your health insurance will pay for part of the cost. What works for me is glucerna, carnation instant breakfast sugar free, atkins shakes, and protein power (but you have to be careful with that one, as too much protein is very bad for the kidneys). I hope that helps. If I can help further, please send me a message.

I actually very specifically touched on the fact that there could be a medical reason to be on a liquid diet. Hence the, "unless your doctor has prescribed this for you" sort of language.

Danp

I went on a liquid diet once.

But that was because the swim up bar only served cocktails and I wasn't getting out of the pool just to get food.