help for gullible veg. juicer

Amalthea8284

Hey everyone! I have a close relative(ok my sister) in her mid twenties who has a significant amount of weight to lose. She just finished Nursing school and will be looking for a nursing job soon. She's very nervous. She binges on junk food. And by binge I mean a pint of Ben and Jerry's ice every day for the last week!
She spends probably too much time on the internet. She is currently on a veggie juicing kick. She spent last month trying to do a 30 day juice fast, I know it didn't last that long and when she "fell off the wagon" she didn't get right back on (not that she should...). She is convinced that when she is "juicing" she doesn't get any cravings, she has more energy, etc. She has gained back the 15 lbs she lost juice fasting and then an extra 10. She has a history of fad diets (which she pulls my mom into) and yo-yo-ing, although she would never admit it.
I have only been doing this calorie counting thing for about a month, and I haven't been perfect; but it's working. I've lost 5lbs in 4 weeks. And it's not a crazy diet, I can do this forever. My question is this: what could I possibly say or do to convince her that the way she is going about it all wrong, and the "miracle" quick fix is not the answer; long term is? And how can I help her manage her binge eating?
any helpful advice is appreciated, I love my sister and I want her to be happy and healthy.

Amalthea8284

Can anyone offer some advice? Is my thinking wrong on this one?

kelsully

Your thinking is not wrong but you can only really be a good example. I might say ONCE, juicing can be a part of a really healthy diet but in the end it really helps you eat less and when you eat less and move more you will have long lasting weight loss..then I would drop it. Be a great example and be ready to answer questions she has when she is ready to hear about what you are doing. Outside of that, stay out of it. She will learn soon enough that this is not likely sustainable. If you preach too much she will be turned off by anything you have to say and will likely just try anything EXCEPT what you preach.

3foldchord

Has she asked for your help? Will she take help from you?
Sometimes all you can do is quietly lead by example.
Answer her questions with humbleness in your honesty.
Invite her over dinner and have yummy,healthy foods. That could open a door to conversation.

harleygroomer

as a nurse she should know first hand the dangers of yo-yo dieting. She needs to get a trainer or have a DR. get her started correctly