Egg Fast!! Who's in?
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Whatever happened to just eating a bit less?
Will you quit making sense! Sheesh!0 -
OP, I get that you are frustrated with the responses you have gotten here. Based on your post history you haven't been around too long. At least not on the forums. Are you on the website or the app? On the website if you look at the top of the page on this community tab there is another tab called groups. If you go to that tab, there is a search function where you can enter ketogenic, or LCHF, or Atkins, or any other number of search items and a list of groups that have been designed to support members with those interests will come up. These groups can provide you with access to others who are following similar diet plans as you and perhaps provide more specific support.
Best of luck, whatever you decide.0 -
What the heck is this?
OP, why don't you just restrict your overall calories and exercise like the rest of us on here?
You may lose weight but you will gain it right back because you're obviously not going to be eating eggs for the rest of your life.
I hate when people don't want to actually create a calorie deficit and exercise - they'd rather try a fad diet for 3 days and then go back to normal. It's stupid.
Create a calorie deficit for yourself and exercise at least 30 minutes every day. You may not drop the weight in 3 days like you would on this "egg diet", but it will be long term weight loss and healthier.
Well you're not paying attention at all. I do count calories and create a deficit. I also exercise daily. I also eat very healthy foods.0 -
Let me try again...
Well if it's good enough for Jesus, it's good enough for me!
(Well you tell me why we have so many eggs at Easter then!)0 -
Don't pay much attention to most of these posters with heir negative comments and remarks. When my doctor put me on the Low Carb High Fat Diet, most of my friends called my doctor a quack and told me I was going to kill myself with the fat intake (heart disease, cholesterol, etc...). Well, after about a month and a half of watching what I got to eat and how I was losing the weight like an onion peeling its skin (SIZE 24W TO NORMAL 16/18 IN 11 WEEKS), nearly half of them (those that criticized) are now going on the same diet and losing the same weight.....with improved blood labs and lowered heart disease risk factors, better blood pressure, better sugars, better triglycerides.....etc...
I believe everyone should have a chance to respond, if you put a post out there. They should be able to speak their minds freely. However, I think some of these "younger, less educated" posters could do so in a more intellectual manner. Back up your responses with some kind of fact or research (of the legitimate type). Don't just knock a person to the ground. That is NOT what MFP is all about, is it? I think some apologies are due. I don't think you need to be ridiculous here.
We are all here to SUPPORT one another......aren't we??????
Why should posters responding to the OP, back up their responses with facts and research? They didn't make the original post with this ridiculous all eggs diet. I would think the onus is on the OP to come at us with facts and research instead of throwing tantrums, no?
Also, it may surprise you to know, not everyone is on here for the same reasons.0 -
Well, of course I have to pipe in. First, all she is really doing, is a type of LCHF diet transition. I am on the LCHF (Low Carb High Fat) diet for nearly 90 days. It is the first "diet" that I have ever been able to go so long without "cheating". I say diet and cheating, but really this is a lifestyle I am able to maintain and be happy with the foods I eat.
That said, yes, the other posters are correct. As soon as you go off your "egg fast", you are going to gain 25% to 50% of the "weight" right back. I did the "fat" fast for the first 10 days of my initiating my transformation and dropped 21 pounds in that 10 days. Mostly, water!! ....and I quickly gained back about 7 of those pounds. But, I put my body in heavy Ketosis and kept it there ever since. SO, if your point is to put your body in Ketosis, because you plan to stay Low Carb for the remainder of your weight loss, then you are starting right....depleting your glycogen stores. If your point is to simply break a stall, and you will go back to carbohydrate consumption, then you will most likely put on a few extra pounds as your body will quickly store the carbs for future carb starvation episodes.
Dangerous.....for three days.....ABSOLUTELY NOT!! Our bodies store enough of what we need to more than handle three days of fasting....so three days of an "egg fast" are not going to hurt you. I ate nothing but macadamia nuts, butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese......for 10 days on a doctors advice and a nutritionists guidance.....the result.....off of all my diabetes injections and down to only half of one oral med. Others would have said to do that for 10 days (90% of my calories from saturated and other fats) would be DANGEROUS.
In ending....I think whatever makes you happy.....you should do....but be sensible in what you do. Ask yourself what you plan to accomplish and do the research to back up your decision. The Internet is crawling with reliable resources to help you break that stall. Me.....I am in the middle of a heavy stall right now.....but I have lost 40 pounds in under 90 days.....my body needs time to adjust....so I will keep doing what made me lose the first 40 pounds and just wait it out until my body catches up. Also, usually during stalls....you are actually losing inches instead of weight.
My thoughts.
Finally, someone who understands the principles I am following. I have been on low'ish carb (30-40g a day) and have stayed in ketosis. But it's been 2 weeks since Ive lost anything, so the egg diet is just a way to get my carbs lower. The "rule" of just eggs makes it simple, which I like. And like you mentioned, it's only 3 days, and there is absolutely nothing dangerous about that...in fact, it might be good for me.
So all you want is someone to jump up and down and say it's a good idea?
Wrong. I want someone who has done, or has experience with a LCHF diet, since that is pretty much the idea behind the egg fast.
Don't pay much attention to most of these posters with heir negative comments and remarks. When my doctor put me on the Low Carb High Fat Diet, most of my friends called my doctor a quack and told me I was going to kill myself with the fat intake (heart disease, cholesterol, etc...). Well, after about a month and a half of watching what I got to eat and how I was losing the weight like an onion peeling its skin (SIZE 24W TO NORMAL 16/18 IN 11 WEEKS), nearly half of them (those that criticized) are now going on the same diet and losing the same weight.....with improved blood labs and lowered heart disease risk factors, better blood pressure, better sugars, better triglycerides.....etc...
I believe everyone should have a chance to respond, if you put a post out there. They should be able to speak their minds freely. However, I think some of these "younger, less educated" posters could do so in a more intellectual manner. Back up your responses with some kind of fact or research (of the legitimate type). Don't just knock a person to the ground. That is NOT what MFP is all about, is it? I think some apologies are due. I don't think you need to be ridiculous here.
We are all here to SUPPORT one another......aren't we??????
We are here to support those that are losing weight the healthy way. There are also anorexics on here. We don't support them just so we don't hurt their feelings. There are plenty of people on here lowering their caloric intake and exercising and losing weight. We support them. There are also those on here trying fad diets and starving themselves. We do not support them.0 -
I'm going to start a chocolate diet. Who's in?!
As long as it's only chocolate eggs I'm in....
Cadbury cream eggs. My eyes just glazed over and I started drooling.
OP, this is not a balanced or sustainable plan. Please reconsider. Based on the responses in this thread, I would guess that if you are still going to go ahead with it, it will be a solo flight. Read through the links that have been given and be kind to your body.
LETS START THE CADBURY EGG DIET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In for the Cadbury creme egg diet.
Way ahead of you ladies!
I've already been issued a patent on this diet, in order to participate you MUST send me a package of those tasty eggs...
There's always a price to pay for the good stuff!!! LoL
You said chocolate egg, not specifically Cadbury. Don't make me come over there.... :grumble: :grumble:
People trying to steal my chocolate eggs.... :grumble: :grumble:
Kidding! I'll send you my left-overs :laugh:
Hey! I'm just covering all the bases!
Oh wait, that doesn't make me a bully does it?
If I say yes, do I get to keep my Cadbury eggs?
No... All your eggs are belong to us.
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Are you serious? That sounds like a horrible idea. I'm surprised this post is even opened still0
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Maybe she'll send you a nasty PM like she did me that said:Well, of course I have to pipe in. First, all she is really doing, is a type of LCHF diet transition. I am on the LCHF (Low Carb High Fat) diet for nearly 90 days. It is the first "diet" that I have ever been able to go so long without "cheating". I say diet and cheating, but really this is a lifestyle I am able to maintain and be happy with the foods I eat.
That said, yes, the other posters are correct. As soon as you go off your "egg fast", you are going to gain 25% to 50% of the "weight" right back. I did the "fat" fast for the first 10 days of my initiating my transformation and dropped 21 pounds in that 10 days. Mostly, water!! ....and I quickly gained back about 7 of those pounds. But, I put my body in heavy Ketosis and kept it there ever since. SO, if your point is to put your body in Ketosis, because you plan to stay Low Carb for the remainder of your weight loss, then you are starting right....depleting your glycogen stores. If your point is to simply break a stall, and you will go back to carbohydrate consumption, then you will most likely put on a few extra pounds as your body will quickly store the carbs for future carb starvation episodes.
Dangerous.....for three days.....ABSOLUTELY NOT!! Our bodies store enough of what we need to more than handle three days of fasting....so three days of an "egg fast" are not going to hurt you. I ate nothing but macadamia nuts, butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese......for 10 days on a doctors advice and a nutritionists guidance.....the result.....off of all my diabetes injections and down to only half of one oral med. Others would have said to do that for 10 days (90% of my calories from saturated and other fats) would be DANGEROUS.
In ending....I think whatever makes you happy.....you should do....but be sensible in what you do. Ask yourself what you plan to accomplish and do the research to back up your decision. The Internet is crawling with reliable resources to help you break that stall. Me.....I am in the middle of a heavy stall right now.....but I have lost 40 pounds in under 90 days.....my body needs time to adjust....so I will keep doing what made me lose the first 40 pounds and just wait it out until my body catches up. Also, usually during stalls....you are actually losing inches instead of weight.
My thoughts.
Finally, someone who understands the principles I am following. I have been on low'ish carb (30-40g a day) and have stayed in ketosis. But it's been 2 weeks since Ive lost anything, so the egg diet is just a way to get my carbs lower. The "rule" of just eggs makes it simple, which I like. And like you mentioned, it's only 3 days, and there is absolutely nothing dangerous about that...in fact, it might be good for me.
So all you want is someone to jump up and down and say it's a good idea?
Wrong. I want someone who has done, or has experience with a LCHF diet, since that is pretty much the idea behind the egg fast.
Don't pay much attention to most of these posters with heir negative comments and remarks. When my doctor put me on the Low Carb High Fat Diet, most of my friends called my doctor a quack and told me I was going to kill myself with the fat intake (heart disease, cholesterol, etc...). Well, after about a month and a half of watching what I got to eat and how I was losing the weight like an onion peeling its skin (SIZE 24W TO NORMAL 16/18 IN 11 WEEKS), nearly half of them (those that criticized) are now going on the same diet and losing the same weight.....with improved blood labs and lowered heart disease risk factors, better blood pressure, better sugars, better triglycerides.....etc...
I believe everyone should have a chance to respond, if you put a post out there. They should be able to speak their minds freely. However, I think some of these "younger, less educated" posters could do so in a more intellectual manner. Back up your responses with some kind of fact or research (of the legitimate type). Don't just knock a person to the ground. That is NOT what MFP is all about, is it? I think some apologies are due. I don't think you need to be ridiculous here.
We are all here to SUPPORT one another......aren't we??????
We are here to support those that are losing weight the healthy way. There are also anorexics on here. We don't support them just so we don't hurt their feelings. There are plenty of people on here lowering their caloric intake and exercising and losing weight. We support them. There are also those on here trying fad diets and starving themselves. We do not support them.
"Really?? You did not post 1,834 times to SUPPORT others on MFP. Then get off of it and stop posting. No one needs your sarcasm. Losing weight is hard enough. What? Did you post 1,834 times to be demoralizing??
Just asking!! noway "0 -
Let me try again...
Well if it's good enough for Jesus, it's good enough for me!
(Well you tell me why we have so many eggs at Easter then!)
because this got deleted yesterday0 -
What the heck is this?
OP, why don't you just restrict your overall calories and exercise like the rest of us on here?
You may lose weight but you will gain it right back because you're obviously not going to be eating eggs for the rest of your life.
I hate when people don't want to actually create a calorie deficit and exercise - they'd rather try a fad diet for 3 days and then go back to normal. It's stupid.
Create a calorie deficit for yourself and exercise at least 30 minutes every day. You may not drop the weight in 3 days like you would on this "egg diet", but it will be long term weight loss and healthier.
Well you're not paying attention at all. I do count calories and create a deficit. I also exercise daily. I also eat very healthy foods.
Well if you are eating healthy and exercising, then why do you feel the need to eat eggs for 3 days? Silly...and it isn't just me that thinks it is silly, either. Look around you. There are enough people here that agree that this diet is a fad for you to understand that it isn't a good idea.0 -
I have spent way too much of my precious time on this silly thread. Thanks to the few who actually have experience and knowledge on the topic. I appreciate your efforts in trying to help me haha, unfortunately a lot of people on these threads act like goofy high schoolers, just trying to get laughs out of each other (or perhaps even trying to pick each other up? :S). Anyways, Im going to move on to the keto and lchf groups, because at least I know there will be people there with something intelligent to say.
This thread is yours now, continue to say what you want, but don't expect me to be checking it or responding from here on out
Best of luck to you all. Peace and love.0 -
Ignore the low-carb haters. They do this to ANYONE who DARES to eat differently than they do. Anyways, on to your post. I did something similar to that a couple of weeks back, but it was closer to a fat fast than an egg fast. I lost 6 lbs and re-gained two of them before Shark Week hit. Two weeks isn't a stall. If you're not losing on 1200-1400 a day, either you're eating more than you think, or you have entered PISS, or Post-Induction Stall Syndrome. It happens. I wouldn't do an egg fast or a fat fast UNLESS you've been stalled for a month or more. Go on this site and figure out your macros, and just try it out for a month. If you still see no change, then MAYBE do a fat/egg fast.
http://keto-calculator.ankerl.com/1 -
heck no!0
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I have spent way too much of my precious time on this silly thread. Thanks to the few who actually have experience and knowledge on the topic. I appreciate your efforts in trying to help me haha, unfortunately a lot of people on these threads act like goofy high schoolers, just trying to get laughs out of each other (or perhaps even trying to pick each other up? :S). Anyways, Im going to move on to the keto and lchf groups, because at least I know there will be people there with something intelligent to say.
This thread is yours now, continue to say what you want, but don't expect me to be checking it or responding from here on out
Best of luck to you all. Peace and love.
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Maybe she'll send you a nasty PM like she did me that said:Well, of course I have to pipe in. First, all she is really doing, is a type of LCHF diet transition. I am on the LCHF (Low Carb High Fat) diet for nearly 90 days. It is the first "diet" that I have ever been able to go so long without "cheating". I say diet and cheating, but really this is a lifestyle I am able to maintain and be happy with the foods I eat.
That said, yes, the other posters are correct. As soon as you go off your "egg fast", you are going to gain 25% to 50% of the "weight" right back. I did the "fat" fast for the first 10 days of my initiating my transformation and dropped 21 pounds in that 10 days. Mostly, water!! ....and I quickly gained back about 7 of those pounds. But, I put my body in heavy Ketosis and kept it there ever since. SO, if your point is to put your body in Ketosis, because you plan to stay Low Carb for the remainder of your weight loss, then you are starting right....depleting your glycogen stores. If your point is to simply break a stall, and you will go back to carbohydrate consumption, then you will most likely put on a few extra pounds as your body will quickly store the carbs for future carb starvation episodes.
Dangerous.....for three days.....ABSOLUTELY NOT!! Our bodies store enough of what we need to more than handle three days of fasting....so three days of an "egg fast" are not going to hurt you. I ate nothing but macadamia nuts, butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese......for 10 days on a doctors advice and a nutritionists guidance.....the result.....off of all my diabetes injections and down to only half of one oral med. Others would have said to do that for 10 days (90% of my calories from saturated and other fats) would be DANGEROUS.
In ending....I think whatever makes you happy.....you should do....but be sensible in what you do. Ask yourself what you plan to accomplish and do the research to back up your decision. The Internet is crawling with reliable resources to help you break that stall. Me.....I am in the middle of a heavy stall right now.....but I have lost 40 pounds in under 90 days.....my body needs time to adjust....so I will keep doing what made me lose the first 40 pounds and just wait it out until my body catches up. Also, usually during stalls....you are actually losing inches instead of weight.
My thoughts.
Finally, someone who understands the principles I am following. I have been on low'ish carb (30-40g a day) and have stayed in ketosis. But it's been 2 weeks since Ive lost anything, so the egg diet is just a way to get my carbs lower. The "rule" of just eggs makes it simple, which I like. And like you mentioned, it's only 3 days, and there is absolutely nothing dangerous about that...in fact, it might be good for me.
So all you want is someone to jump up and down and say it's a good idea?
Wrong. I want someone who has done, or has experience with a LCHF diet, since that is pretty much the idea behind the egg fast.
Don't pay much attention to most of these posters with heir negative comments and remarks. When my doctor put me on the Low Carb High Fat Diet, most of my friends called my doctor a quack and told me I was going to kill myself with the fat intake (heart disease, cholesterol, etc...). Well, after about a month and a half of watching what I got to eat and how I was losing the weight like an onion peeling its skin (SIZE 24W TO NORMAL 16/18 IN 11 WEEKS), nearly half of them (those that criticized) are now going on the same diet and losing the same weight.....with improved blood labs and lowered heart disease risk factors, better blood pressure, better sugars, better triglycerides.....etc...
I believe everyone should have a chance to respond, if you put a post out there. They should be able to speak their minds freely. However, I think some of these "younger, less educated" posters could do so in a more intellectual manner. Back up your responses with some kind of fact or research (of the legitimate type). Don't just knock a person to the ground. That is NOT what MFP is all about, is it? I think some apologies are due. I don't think you need to be ridiculous here.
We are all here to SUPPORT one another......aren't we??????
We are here to support those that are losing weight the healthy way. There are also anorexics on here. We don't support them just so we don't hurt their feelings. There are plenty of people on here lowering their caloric intake and exercising and losing weight. We support them. There are also those on here trying fad diets and starving themselves. We do not support them.
"Really?? You did not post 1,834 times to SUPPORT others on MFP. Then get off of it and stop posting. No one needs your sarcasm. Losing weight is hard enough. What? Did you post 1,834 times to be demoralizing??
Just asking!! noway "
Hold on! Are you referring to me? Are you saying I sent you a private message that said that??! haha I hope not, because that is a straight up LIE. I have never even sent a PM, I don't even know how. You guys are unbelievable...1 -
Not referring to you
Maybe she'll send you a nasty PM like she did me that said:Well, of course I have to pipe in. First, all she is really doing, is a type of LCHF diet transition. I am on the LCHF (Low Carb High Fat) diet for nearly 90 days. It is the first "diet" that I have ever been able to go so long without "cheating". I say diet and cheating, but really this is a lifestyle I am able to maintain and be happy with the foods I eat.
That said, yes, the other posters are correct. As soon as you go off your "egg fast", you are going to gain 25% to 50% of the "weight" right back. I did the "fat" fast for the first 10 days of my initiating my transformation and dropped 21 pounds in that 10 days. Mostly, water!! ....and I quickly gained back about 7 of those pounds. But, I put my body in heavy Ketosis and kept it there ever since. SO, if your point is to put your body in Ketosis, because you plan to stay Low Carb for the remainder of your weight loss, then you are starting right....depleting your glycogen stores. If your point is to simply break a stall, and you will go back to carbohydrate consumption, then you will most likely put on a few extra pounds as your body will quickly store the carbs for future carb starvation episodes.
Dangerous.....for three days.....ABSOLUTELY NOT!! Our bodies store enough of what we need to more than handle three days of fasting....so three days of an "egg fast" are not going to hurt you. I ate nothing but macadamia nuts, butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese......for 10 days on a doctors advice and a nutritionists guidance.....the result.....off of all my diabetes injections and down to only half of one oral med. Others would have said to do that for 10 days (90% of my calories from saturated and other fats) would be DANGEROUS.
In ending....I think whatever makes you happy.....you should do....but be sensible in what you do. Ask yourself what you plan to accomplish and do the research to back up your decision. The Internet is crawling with reliable resources to help you break that stall. Me.....I am in the middle of a heavy stall right now.....but I have lost 40 pounds in under 90 days.....my body needs time to adjust....so I will keep doing what made me lose the first 40 pounds and just wait it out until my body catches up. Also, usually during stalls....you are actually losing inches instead of weight.
My thoughts.
Finally, someone who understands the principles I am following. I have been on low'ish carb (30-40g a day) and have stayed in ketosis. But it's been 2 weeks since Ive lost anything, so the egg diet is just a way to get my carbs lower. The "rule" of just eggs makes it simple, which I like. And like you mentioned, it's only 3 days, and there is absolutely nothing dangerous about that...in fact, it might be good for me.
So all you want is someone to jump up and down and say it's a good idea?
Wrong. I want someone who has done, or has experience with a LCHF diet, since that is pretty much the idea behind the egg fast.
Don't pay much attention to most of these posters with heir negative comments and remarks. When my doctor put me on the Low Carb High Fat Diet, most of my friends called my doctor a quack and told me I was going to kill myself with the fat intake (heart disease, cholesterol, etc...). Well, after about a month and a half of watching what I got to eat and how I was losing the weight like an onion peeling its skin (SIZE 24W TO NORMAL 16/18 IN 11 WEEKS), nearly half of them (those that criticized) are now going on the same diet and losing the same weight.....with improved blood labs and lowered heart disease risk factors, better blood pressure, better sugars, better triglycerides.....etc...
I believe everyone should have a chance to respond, if you put a post out there. They should be able to speak their minds freely. However, I think some of these "younger, less educated" posters could do so in a more intellectual manner. Back up your responses with some kind of fact or research (of the legitimate type). Don't just knock a person to the ground. That is NOT what MFP is all about, is it? I think some apologies are due. I don't think you need to be ridiculous here.
We are all here to SUPPORT one another......aren't we??????
We are here to support those that are losing weight the healthy way. There are also anorexics on here. We don't support them just so we don't hurt their feelings. There are plenty of people on here lowering their caloric intake and exercising and losing weight. We support them. There are also those on here trying fad diets and starving themselves. We do not support them.
"Really?? You did not post 1,834 times to SUPPORT others on MFP. Then get off of it and stop posting. No one needs your sarcasm. Losing weight is hard enough. What? Did you post 1,834 times to be demoralizing??
Just asking!! noway "
Hold on! Are you referring to me? Are you saying I sent you a private message that said that??! haha I hope not, because that is a straight up LIE. I have never even sent a PM, I don't even know how. You guys are unbelievable...0 -
I have spent way too much of my precious time on this silly thread. Thanks to the few who actually have experience and knowledge on the topic. I appreciate your efforts in trying to help me haha, unfortunately a lot of people on these threads act like goofy high schoolers, just trying to get laughs out of each other (or perhaps even trying to pick each other up? :S). Anyways, Im going to move on to the keto and lchf groups, because at least I know there will be people there with something intelligent to say.
This thread is yours now, continue to say what you want, but don't expect me to be checking it or responding from here on out
Best of luck to you all. Peace and love.
Now you storm out since you cannot support the diet with logic, fact, or science? That is telling as is the fact you plan on altering the list of rules that one must obey ... and the fact you've already replied after your alleged storm out.0 -
Hold on! Are you referring to me? Are you saying I sent you a private message that said that??! haha I hope not, because that is a straight up LIE. I have never even sent a PM, I don't even know how. You guys are unbelievable...
back so soon? lol0 -
I am so confused. I may have missed it - but are there any fruits and veggies on this (other than avocados)? Is there a limit on the number of eggs that can be eaten?0
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