Lost 14 pounds since Tuesday juicing!!!!

kayemme

I would strongly recommend watching Forks Over Knives for those posting who believe eating mostly fruit and vegetables is unhealthy.:)

you'll never change their minds.

But i do agree that the fiber from the foods you're juicing would be very beneficial, too. So maybe alternate a bit. Juice twice a day and eat whole/raw foods at least once. Remember in that movie those guys were under strict medical care.

kayemme

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JoHo57

To each his or her own, I suppose, but I'm one of these with "a lot of fat to lose," and I asked my doctor for guidance, not a documentary on Netflix, and I think it's safest for people looking to make real, lasting changes in their lives to first ask their doctor. Don't be surprised by major blow back when you float a fad diet on a forum on MFP.

doctors know very little on actual nutrition.

This is so true! Way back in the day I earned my living as a certified nutritionist in Senior Living centers. The course was about eight months long, but very concentrated. I was amazed at the doctors who would call and ask me questions about diabetic diets. One doctor, an old family friend, told me he only spent about three days on nutrition when he was in college. Maybe it is different now, but I am sure they spend a lot more time on dealing with HMO communications than in the study of dietary science.

JoHo57

Seriously, there is nothing wrong with juicing for a few days. I have done it for 48 hours, but no longer than that with good results. It kind of cleans you out of impurities. For me two days is plenty. If others want to do it, then they are going to and no amount of telling them not to is going to stop them.
Lets face it...it has to be better than eating a Big Mac and an order of large salted fries!

nnylee

Have fun gaining it back when you eat normal again.

valroys

Way to go, Juicing is a way of getting all the healthy elements into your body and kick starting weight loss, it gives your body a break from overexurcion of processing and digesting, My goal is to eventually juice daily, but I hate, Hate, hate cleaning the darn juicer. So I juice periodically and try to eat lots of veg. Keep up the great plan and good luck on your journey,

dawnschrecengost66

jlm962:

It would be nice if you could come to site like this, post something you were excited about and not get beat up by a bunch of judgmental people, each of whom knows the perfect path to absolute fitness. People tend to overlook a lot of facts because your way is not their way. Like the fact that you never said you lost 14 lbs of pure fat, or the fact that you never said you were going to do this forever because it's the only sustainable way to lose weight.

I've sat on both sides of this fence, and I say congratulations for taking a step in a direction you thought was important for your health. Weight loss and fitness is a journey of discovery that only you can undertake and guide. Feedback is an important part of that process, but I would ignore anyone who speaks in absolutes.

I did a "juice fast" for 30 days, mostly as cleansing experiment, not necessarily to lose weight. I drank 48 ounces of raw juice a day from fruits and vegetables (along with another 48 ounces of water and some cleansing teas) on weekdays and ate raw solid foods on the weekends. I felt excellent, had plenty of energy and was definitely not dehydrated. Nor did I waste away into nothingness, go into cardiac arrest or slip into a coma because I drank too much juice.

Overall I think I lost about 20 lbs in a month, which despite the arguments from the MFP juice slayers, was not water weight. Was it muscle? Maybe some of it. I think a good portion of it was eliminated wastes. It doesn't matter, because I wasn't concerned about losing weight.

I agree with the juice naysayers in saying that it's not a sustainable weight loss program. But, it was a great way for me to learn about my health and cleanse for awhile. It also taught me something about the unhealthy nature of many foods I'd been eating, and my will power and ability see a goal to its conclusion.

Yes, I now count my calories, exercise and generally fall in line with the juice haters on principles of weight loss and control. Unfortunately, when it comes to weight loss, they are right about the permanence and simplicity of diet and exercise. In fact, I don't juice at all.

Does that mean that your post deserved the flaming it got? Not in the slightest.

Congrats on your discovery! Keep moving in a positive direction and find something sustainable, because you're a hell of a lot better off than the tens of millions of other people who aren't paying attention at all. And, if you want to juice now and then, because you've found you feel better afterward, DO IT!

Well said.

darrinseats

Like a lot of people, I don't see drinking juice as a problem as long as it is in moderation. A question though.... Advocates keep mentioning that it cleanses you of impurities. What impurities exactly?

Mads1997

I'm no doctor or any sort of health professional but this sounds like unhealthy and unsustainable weight loss to me. When you go back to regular eating patterns, I assume one would put the weight back on. I hope you've consulted your doctor ahead of time. Good luck.

This ^^^

amyannie

What's so unhealthy? She is taking REAL food that is pure and full of nutrients and just compressing it so she doesn't have to eat plates and plates of fruits and vegetables... What's not healthy is eating the chemicals in processed food!

budhandy

I thought the point of losing weight was to lose FAT and keep MUSCLE? And find a way to do it sustainably?

^^^^^^

Faye_Anderson

Not read the rest of the comments but OMG, 14lb in 5 days, how HEALTHY!!!!! Good luck with that :flowerforyou:

DominiqueSmall

I am so excited to share that in only 5 days I have lost 14 pounds by drinking freshly made fruit and vegetable juice! The first few days are kind of hard, but I really feel that this is the best way to lose weight when you have quite a bit to lose. This is because you lose weight FAST, you heal your body and metabolism, you learn why you are eating in the first place, learn to eat when you are hungry and not for other reasons, I have read that your extra skin can be healed, or you simply don't get much if any when losing weight this healthy way! There are many many other reasons, too!

Sure, its hard, I love food! But losing weight is hard no matter HOW you do it, so why not take a certain period of time and drink healthy juice full of nutrients to get you back on track?

If you have netflix I recommend watching Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead. I had wanted to do a juice fast before but watching that documentary really inspired me!

Congratulations on a job well done! Wow! I watched the movie and it is amazing. I'm a big fan of juicing so I loved it. Keep us updated and good luck on your new journey to health!

SwimTheButterfly

Hey, whatever works for you. I have heard people having great results with juice fasts. My husband used to work for a theater and many of the actors used to swear by coffee colonics and some would go to 'Colon Camp' to lose weight fast. I think it is not so good for you. But if it works, stick with it. I wish you the best with it.

tabulator32

Fasting is NEVER a good idea. It's pointless.

Tell me about it!

And ya know what else? What about all those clowns that think the Earth is a sphere.

Good God! Doesn't everyone know if you sail too far out to sea you can fall of the edge?

:huh:

monty619

^^^ precisely

monty619

To each his or her own, I suppose, but I'm one of these with "a lot of fat to lose," and I asked my doctor for guidance, not a documentary on Netflix, and I think it's safest for people looking to make real, lasting changes in their lives to first ask their doctor. Don't be surprised by major blow back when you float a fad diet on a forum on MFP.

doctors know very little on actual nutrition.

This is so true! Way back in the day I earned my living as a certified nutritionist in Senior Living centers. The course was about eight months long, but very concentrated. I was amazed at the doctors who would call and ask me questions about diabetic diets. One doctor, an old family friend, told me he only spent about three days on nutrition when he was in college. Maybe it is different now, but I am sure they spend a lot more time on dealing with HMO communications than in the study of dietary science.

^^^ precisely

WhittRak

Not such a healthy way to lose weight. Look forward to gaining it back the minute you go back to real food.

thelovelyLIZ

I'm no doctor or any sort of health professional but this sounds like unhealthy and unsustainable weight loss to me. When you go back to regular eating patterns, I assume one would put the weight back on. I hope you've consulted your doctor ahead of time. Good luck.

This lady here took the words out of my mouth. I don't really see how juicing alone for a sustainable time period can be good for you. Fast weight loss generally means weight comes back, and I'm skeptical about how you can get all the nutrients you need. Obviously there's a time and a place for it, but as a long term diet, I don't really see how it can be healthy.

MomOfJoey

Question about juicing: doesn't the act of running a whole food through a juice eliminate positive parts of the food, mainly the fiber? Isn't it better to eat the whole food? Not that juice isn't a delicious and healthful supplement to a healthy diet, but it's not the nutritionally the same as eating the fruit or vegetable, is it?

briar_rose

Whatever works for you. We are here to support you, not judge you. The diet industry is a multimillion dollar per year industry and we as a society are fatter for it.

Definitely. This is why I am not a fan of the latest 'trick' to lose weight. I strongly believe in eating less and exercising more. Especially for long-term weight loss.

tabulator32

Question about juicing: doesn't the act of running a whole food through a juice eliminate positive parts of the food, mainly the fiber? Isn't it better to eat the whole food? Not that juice isn't a delicious and healthful supplement to a healthy diet, but it's not the nutritionally the same as eating the fruit or vegetable, is it?

I just run mine through a regular blender to make it into juice. No fiber or anything else is lost.

fitzonegirl

I have a question and its embarrasing:~/...here we go! I love fresh fruits and veggies BUT I have to limit them BECAUSE....they give me gas:blushing: ....would it help to juice them instead or steam the veggies(have steamed them)...I struggle with veggies and fruit..because of that issue..and I have tried everthing to help reduce the problem but it doesnt help...I eat slower, drink water and no pop and it has made no difference. You may think this happens to older people but I have had the problem since I was a kid...any suggestions...I know its off the subject matter:flowerforyou: Thanks!

rerect

I find it really odd that people, according to their weight loss tickers are also overweight, are trying to look down on someone else for their choices. Nothing angers me more than someone saying "Good old fashioned hard work" because that varies for each individual. Some people can lose large amounts of weight with diet alone, some with only exercise, and some have No choice but to incorporate a new life style that includes diet and exercise. This poor woman who was just trying to share her results in return received hostility because ITS A FAD, or JUICING IS STUPID, etc. I don't understand why anyone who thinks juicing is 'stupid' or 'unhealthy' even clicked on this post. When I joined this site I hoped to receive encouragement and I sure this OP did too when she made the post. If you don't have anything nice to say, or at least have positive or neutral skeptical criticisms, just find another topic please.

ninerbuff

I find it really odd that people, according to their weight loss tickers are also overweight, are trying to look down on someone else for their choices. Nothing angers me more than someone saying "Good old fashioned hard work" because that varies for each individual. Some people can lose large amounts of weight with diet alone, some with only exercise, and some have No choice but to incorporate a new life style that includes diet and exercise. This poor woman who was just trying to share her results in return received hostility because ITS A FAD, or JUICING IS STUPID, etc. I don't understand why anyone who thinks juicing is 'stupid' or 'unhealthy' even clicked on this post. When I joined this site I hoped to receive encouragement and I sure this OP did too when she made the post. If you don't have anything nice to say, or at least have positive or neutral skeptical criticisms, just find another topic please.

Results through fad diets will be temporary. That's NOT what the site is for. It's one thing if it's scientifically tested and has had peer reviewed study showing that it's a good beneficial way to "supplement" a good weight loss program. But to tout it as an "actual weight loss program" is irresponsible since many come to this site with desperation. I doubt if anyone posted about anorexia showing good weight loss would be accepted as "great results".


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rerect

My statement wasn't about if its a FAD diet or not. It was about the negativity. It's possible to criticize a persons actions with out calling such actions stupid. Although while were on the subject, EVERYONE does not gain ALL the weight back. My mother and her friend did the Adkins diet back when I was in Jr High, they both lost over 70 lbs (they were very heavy) and neither ever reached their pre-Adkins weight again, my mother lost an additional 50 and has kept it off. Oh, and I do understand that most people do not have these results. I know this site isn't for promotion of self harm, but you still don't respond to self harm with negative comments. There's a distinct difference between being critical and giving your insights, and being just plain negative.

bazuukajoe

Results through fad diets will be temporary. That's NOT what the site is for. It's one thing if it's scientifically tested and has had peer reviewed study showing that it's a good beneficial way to "supplement" a good weight loss program. But to tout it as an "actual weight loss program" is irresponsible since many come to this site with desperation. I doubt if anyone posted about anorexia showing good weight loss would be accepted as "great results".

^This^

Galaxygirl23

I think there is nothing wrong with juicing itself but how we do it ! A calorie is calorie and when you juice you are packing on the calories..I mean how many veggies and fruits go into one juice drink ? Count the calories for yourself ! Not only that but your body turns sugar into fat and it raises your insulin levels...insulin levels that are high all the time make you fat and insulin resistant ! From what I hear on this post people are juicing large amounts of fruits ! That is a whole lot of sugar calories in your body ! On the other hand if you are juicing low GI veggies that are also low in calories and eating some lean low cal protein with it...and only minimal juice from fruit...you would not only lose weight but it would be a lot healthier for you in the long run and you would maintain energy to workout ! Losing weight and not working out you might be smaller in size but your muscles will be soft and flabby. Losing weight and keeping it off is what we all want isn't it ? We want to be more healthy not just thinner ! I am all for juicing myself and love it ! There are so many benefits ! But our bodies need more than just juice from fruits and veggies...we need protein also ( not obsessive amounts but moderate for our own body weight etc.. ) if we could get all the vitamins from the fruit without the sugar that would be awesome ! But not the case..so we need to juice very little fruit as we can get the same nutrients in fruit from low GI veggies with a lot less sugar !...More low GI veggies juiced and have some healthy protein source also and lets not forget to EXERCISE and weight training to keep muscles toned ! After juicing for awhile... then you need to introduce solid food to our eating plan. Eating a plate of veggies or having an apple has a lot less calories than juicing a couple of apples and it makes you feel full longer and give you fiber ! Also I was wondering about the nausea feelings and headaches while juicing that some experience... Is it really from detoxing ? Or is it your body telling you that you are missing some nutrients that you are not getting from just juicing ....IE : Not having protein etc...? Just wondering ? I am juicing right now....but trying to juice a lot less fruit and more Low GI veggies and fresh herbs and have lean protein in moderation.
while I watch my calorie intake. I might even juice no fruit and only low GI, high nutrient veggies to drink slowly with my protein I eat... and if I feel really hungry later on in the day and really need something I can have an apple ( 100 cals)or something to eat whole..fiber and all . I think this is a healthier way to juice and something sustainable that can be a part of a healthier lifestyle in the long run !

Christina9388

I also watched the documentary "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" as inspiration to continue juicing. However, I did not do the fast. For the past three weeks, I have replaced breakfast and lunch with a vegetable juice for most days of the week and throughout the day I consume a serving of nuts, at least three servings of fruit, and one serving of dairy (low-fat cottage cheese or yogurt). At dinner, I eat a healthy meal like salmon with asparagus and/or salad. I still count my calories and I try to make each juice with only 1-2 fruits, but mostly veggies. Since juicing, I have found that I feel more energized and more motivated to continue eating healthy for the "non-juice" meals and during the days I choose not to juice. Like anything else, it's all about a good balance.

SCtolulu

14 pounds in less than a week! Let's see a before and after pic. You must look great!