Need advice on how to get 1200 on fruit & veggies only

Shynique37
Shynique37 Posts: 66 Member
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I'm on 21 day fast which consist of fruit & veggies only. I'm not eating 1200 calories. Can someone recommend how I can achieve the 1200 in a day

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  • FlaxMilk
    FlaxMilk Posts: 3,452 Member
    Is this a medically recommended fast?

    A few things to be aware of:

    Excess citric acid (teeth, tummy)
    Lack of protein
    Lack of fat

    If you are going to do this, I encourage you to include foods like avocado for fat, green peas and split peas, broccoli, spinach, for the protein. You will likely not get complete proteins on this diet though.

    If your doctor has you doing this, all systems go, but if not, maybe consider reconsidering this plan?
  • toddis
    toddis Posts: 941 Member
    I'm not sure of the source of this fast or if it's advisable.

    Beans are a vegetable =) Eat up.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    why?
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    I'm on 21 day fast which consist of fruit & veggies only. I'm not eating 1200 calories. Can someone recommend how I can achieve the 1200 in a day

    ditch the fast and eat real food...
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,232 Member
    Your profile says "Tired of the yo yo. I'm getting older and want to be and live healthy as possible for my husband and children.... I have 7 months to lose 30lbs. If I lose more terrific, if not that's OK too because I know change doesn't happen overnight."

    A 21 day juice fast is 100% condusive to yo yo dieting, is not healthy and won't help you look after your husband or kids.

    You have 7 months to lose 30lb. You can do it healthily and don't need some ridiculous fast which will not supply the nutrients you need.

    And you know it takes time - again WHY the silly fast???
  • D_squareG
    D_squareG Posts: 361 Member
    It is easy to get. One cup of rice has 200 calories. How about chick peas, kidney beans, pinto beans and don't forget your salad dressings. And nuts.
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    This sounds like a foolish and possibly dangerous idea.......
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    not sure why you'd want to....

    but avocado is a fruit...plenty of fat in that
  • mspoonlang
    mspoonlang Posts: 2
    It's easy to stay under 1200 calories and meet all of the individual nutritional restrictions if you do moderate cardio for 30 minutes a day and reduce your sugar! I don't know why you would cut so many things out.
  • Jacleepin
    Jacleepin Posts: 48 Member
    I am also doing the 21 day Daniel Fast to grow spiritually. I am following the book version though, which does allow brown rice, potatoes, wheat bread, flour, etc. as long as there's no yeast in it. If you are doing the fast for spiritual reasons, you will be fine. Pray continually and eat the fruits and veggies that you feel you need to. Ours is not a regular fast. No "yo-yo dieting." Friend me and message me if you have any more questions. We can help each other. :)
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    It is easy to get. One cup of rice has 200 calories. How about chick peas, kidney beans, pinto beans and don't forget your salad dressings. And nuts.

    Rice and nuts are neither a fruit or a vegetable.
  • bajoyba
    bajoyba Posts: 1,153 Member
    Your profile says "Tired of the yo yo. I'm getting older and want to be and live healthy as possible for my husband and children.... I have 7 months to lose 30lbs. If I lose more terrific, if not that's OK too because I know change doesn't happen overnight."

    A 21 day juice fast is 100% condusive to yo yo dieting, is not healthy and won't help you look after your husband or kids.

    You have 7 months to lose 30lb. You can do it healthily and don't need some ridiculous fast which will not supply the nutrients you need.

    And you know it takes time - again WHY the silly fast???

    Yeah, is there a specific reason why you're choosing to do a fast? If your goal is weight loss, you can do that eating a much more balanced diet of foods that you enjoy.
  • tumblyweed
    tumblyweed Posts: 416 Member
    Sounds fine by me. A plant-based / vegan diet can be healthy if you are careful to keep things balanced. I'm assuming that legumes are okay? Eat plenty of those.

    I love roasted veggies and boiled veggies. Lentil stew allowable?

    The only real issue I would be concerned about is that this is a 'fast' and not a lifestyle change based on good choices.

    Give it a it more thought?

    -Tumbly
    :flowerforyou:
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    Your profile says "Tired of the yo yo. I'm getting older and want to be and live healthy as possible for my husband and children.... I have 7 months to lose 30lbs. If I lose more terrific, if not that's OK too because I know change doesn't happen overnight."

    A 21 day juice fast is 100% condusive to yo yo dieting, is not healthy and won't help you look after your husband or kids.

    You have 7 months to lose 30lb. You can do it healthily and don't need some ridiculous fast which will not supply the nutrients you need.

    And you know it takes time - again WHY the silly fast???

    This! Eat food, work hard. It's about moderation not deprivation. Make lifestyle changes.
  • sillyvalentine
    sillyvalentine Posts: 460 Member
    12 bananas will do it.

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