THE PROTEIN SHAKE DIET????

mymission92

Now I know this it is meant to be a 'lifestyle' and long term thing. But I have 4 weeks until my holiday and honestly want a kick start to lose a bit beforehand! I figured 5 days won't have a huge affect on my health and I think it's the healthiest sort of 'juice diet' as it has protein and veg.

I'm thinking of doing a 'protein shake diet' which would consist of protein powder and veg like spinach in a blender, have 4 a day for 5 days. Then after the 5 days introduce healthy meals slowly.

The reason I want to do this is as I've had extremely bad past month with eating and think this kick start may motivate me and help me rid sugar cravings!

Has anyone ever done anything like this before?

jg627

Eww. Let me know how it turns out.

mymission92

I actually find the nice, I usually mix one with spinach of a morning so thought I'd try it.
I will let you know how it goes LOL

shbretired

For myself I'm not satisfied with drinking my food.

Keep that in mind, and best of luck.

bradphil87

I don't think that protein shakes should be used as a diet. I drink 4 of them a day, and eat too lol. I use them to get quick cheap(not money cheap because it's expensive, I meant calorie cheap lol) protein in. I would not recommend using them as your primary means of food for any period of time. But, that's just my opinion.

mymission92

Yes, I get what you're saying. But it would only be for 5 days, then I would add in healthy meals and eventually use them just for after training.
I think it would help me more mentally, if anything, for now. I guess it could be my experiement. I wouldn't do it for a long period of time.

ladytxn

why don't you look into something like South Beach Diet... the first two weeks are pretty strict but you get to eat decent foods and can drop 8-15 pounds. Then you slowly add good carbs back in. I've lost nine pounds and still have 5 more days of phase 1. I get to eat AND lose weight... Win Win!!

mymission92

I havent looked into that actually.
What foods are allowed in the first part of the SB diet?
Also, do you think it will help me sugar cravings?

soysos

if you really want to do a liquid diet, here are some suggestions. first off don't even try to give up solid food entirely, eat at least one solid mean, if nothing else have some soup. don't limit yourself to shakes consider all the food groups. when I go on a liquid diet, something I absolutely have to do periodically do to a gi disorder. I start my day with a smoothie of yogurt, frozen fruit mix, molasis for iron, and orange juice. for lunch I'll have a small meal, a hard cooked egg and slice of bread, or an ensure, just something to avoid hunger pain. I'll also have three bottles one fruit juice, one v8 juice, and one water. for dinner I'll have a slice of bread and a bowl of soup, my most substantial meal. keep in mind though the idea with this diet is to get as many calories as possible with as little solid food as possible. I will say that when I do a purge like this, 7 days every 6 months, I'll loose about 5 pounds of body mass, and about 5 pounds of buildup.

mymission92

Just to let you know, I lost 7pound in a week on this, I had 2 shakes and ate a healthy meal a day. Suprisingly I enjoyed having the shakes!

MissZoe87

Thanks for sharing as I am in the same boat, 4 weeks out from a holiday and wanting to drop weight quickly and was thinking of doing shakes made with whey and frozen green vege for a week. Were the healthy meals that you ate also low carb?

yarwell

Dr Eades has a "6 weeks to lose the middle age belly" book which starts with 2 weeks on a "4 shakes and a meal" diet plan.

www.proteinpower.com/drmike/weight-loss/the-6-week-cure-or-how-i-changed-my-mind-about-rapid-weight-loss/

mymission92

Thanks for the link

Yes the meals I ate were low carb, usually chicken and veg or fish and veg.

suziecue66

Just to let you know, I lost 7pound in a week on this, I had 2 shakes and ate a healthy meal a day. Suprisingly I enjoyed having the shakes!

Rusty Moore does the same. It's only meant short-term:
http://independent.academia.edu/RustyMoore/Blog/17080/Rapid-Fat-Loss-Diet-Plan---My-2-Shakes-and-Chicken-Salad-Diet

mymission92

Yes, I done this diet as an expeirment. I would NEVER reccommend it as you put it back on as soon as you begin to eat a normal diet. Also the lack of energy I had was ridiculous, I barely spoke to anyone for the 7 days and luckily I wasn't working.

mymission92

Also to add, unless you have a strong mental attitude towards dieting then do not try this. It messed me up mentally so bad!

capriciousmoon

I think you'll just end up hungry and moody, with even more cravings because you will actually want to eat food. It won't hurt your health, short term, but things like this usually end in binges and gaining back weight for most people.

Edit: Wow, didn't see how old the original post was, should have read through more! Haven't slept yet.

Bobby_Clerici

Yes, lots of people have - people like Oprah Winfrey - yippie! Oprah!:drinker:
But, like FAT_THIN-FAT_THIN-FAT_THIN-FAT_THIN-FAT_THIN-FAT_THIN-Oprah, they fail miserably.
And so too will you.
These goofy fad diets don't work.
Why?
Because if your calorie deficit is too great, you can easily suffer from
loss of muscle mass (slows down your metabolism) and impaired general progress.
You have to find what is right for you but you also need to remember that your body
is a machine and without the right type and amount of fuel there could be problems
either with loss of muscle, loss of energy, less weight loss/plateaus, etc.

Stick with the MFP recommendations.
Here's a great group right here on MFP:
Eat More To Lose Less
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3817-eat-more-to-weigh-less

Join up and connect with other for support.
Good Luck

mymission92

Yes, lots of people have - people like Oprah Winfrey - yippie! Oprah!:drinker:
But, like FAT_THIN-FAT_THIN-FAT_THIN-FAT_THIN-FAT_THIN-FAT_THIN-Oprah, they fail miserably.
And so too will you.
These goofy fad diets don't work.
Why?
Because if your calorie deficit is too great, you can easily suffer from
loss of muscle mass (slows down your metabolism) and impaired general progress.
You have to find what is right for you but you also need to remember that your body
is a machine and without the right type and amount of fuel there could be problems
either with loss of muscle, loss of energy, less weight loss/plateaus, etc.

Stick with the MFP recommendations.
Here's a great group right here on MFP:
Eat More To Lose Less
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3817-eat-more-to-weigh-less

Join up and connect with other for support.
Good Luck

Yes. I realise now this doesn't work and is just a fad, I wish I never tried it but I did (silly worrying about my holiday) I've joined that group and i'm working on eating more to lose. I can never seem to get over 1100 when eating clean! I'm definitley taking the slow approach now.

earlyxer

Bad idea. Protein shakes are a supplement, they are not food. And most containers tell you to not have more than two a day. This is because there is much more in there than just protein. Glutamine, arginene, lucine,.......no one has really tested what the body's response is to massive doses of those ingredients.

If you want a high-protein kick start, focus on the basics: lean meats like chicken breast, egg whites, lean red meat and fibrous veggies - broccoli, beans, asparagus, spinach....

BeautyFromPain

Now I know this it is meant to be a 'lifestyle' and long term thing. But I have 4 weeks until my holiday and honestly want a kick start to lose a bit beforehand! I figured 5 days won't have a huge affect on my health and I think it's the healthiest sort of 'juice diet' as it has protein and veg.

I'm thinking of doing a 'protein shake diet' which would consist of protein powder and veg like spinach in a blender, have 4 a day for 5 days. Then after the 5 days introduce healthy meals slowly.

The reason I want to do this is as I've had extremely bad past month with eating and think this kick start may motivate me and help me rid sugar cravings!

Has anyone ever done anything like this before?

Why don't you just drink protein shakes and EAT veg? Oh and some other form of protein as well. Look into "clean eating."

gatecityradio

Most protein powder containers say right on them not to use as a meal substitute.

2manyhats

I do make shakes/smoothies with spinach or kale with protein powder but as a snack (some times breakfast), not as a complete diet. I use about 2 cups of greens, 1 serving of frozen fruit (I think bananas or berries work the best) add agave to sweeten if needed, ice to thicken. I know not really answering your question, but it is the basic formula that was given to me.

mymission92

I'm not doing this diet, it was a short term fix which I thought I would try, and I have learned that it is not a good idea.
I'm focusing on clean eating now and taking a more balanced approach.

chevysue

Jodiec92 here is my advise. If it works for your to loose weight then go for it!!!!!

SPNLuver83

It's not gonna kick start anything. The only thing you may lose is water weight because you are not eating any sodium.

Bobby_Clerici

Yes, lots of people have - people like Oprah Winfrey - yippie! Oprah!:drinker:
But, like FAT_THIN-FAT_THIN-FAT_THIN-FAT_THIN-FAT_THIN-FAT_THIN-Oprah, they fail miserably.
And so too will you.
These goofy fad diets don't work.
Why?
Because if your calorie deficit is too great, you can easily suffer from
loss of muscle mass (slows down your metabolism) and impaired general progress.
You have to find what is right for you but you also need to remember that your body
is a machine and without the right type and amount of fuel there could be problems
either with loss of muscle, loss of energy, less weight loss/plateaus, etc.

Stick with the MFP recommendations.
Here's a great group right here on MFP:
Eat More To Lose Less
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3817-eat-more-to-weigh-less

Join up and connect with other for support.
Good Luck

Yes. I realise now this doesn't work and is just a fad, I wish I never tried it but I did (silly worrying about my holiday) I've joined that group and i'm working on eating more to lose. I can never seem to get over 1100 when eating clean! I'm definitley taking the slow approach now.

Wonderful news!
You'll do fine.
It's not a race - Good Luck!

autumnk921

I'm not doing this diet, it was a short term fix which I thought I would try, and I have learned that it is not a good idea.
I'm focusing on clean eating now and taking a more balanced approach.

I don't think most people answering this post now realize that the original date of the OPs thread started on 5/26/12 so it is not something that you are doing now...I just wanted to clarify that for everyone..

Also, good for you for now going a better route with your eating....It's great to have you in the EM2WL group as well!!! I wish you the best!!

ETA: Corrected date of original posting from OP...May 26, 2012

Rhea30

Now I know this it is meant to be a 'lifestyle' and long term thing. But I have 4 weeks until my holiday and honestly want a kick start to lose a bit beforehand! I figured 5 days won't have a huge affect on my health and I think it's the healthiest sort of 'juice diet' as it has protein and veg.

I'm thinking of doing a 'protein shake diet' which would consist of protein powder and veg like spinach in a blender, have 4 a day for 5 days. Then after the 5 days introduce healthy meals slowly.

The reason I want to do this is as I've had extremely bad past month with eating and think this kick start may motivate me and help me rid sugar cravings!

Has anyone ever done anything like this before?

This might backfire on you since you have a problem with eating bad already, if you had a hard time without being on such a restrictive diet you're not going to magically all of sudden be able to go on a restrictive diet basicly. I'm going to be cliche here but the best way is to change things slowly, tackle little things within your diet at a time. If you notice a certain food that you are overeating, first try to restrict that food a bit and cut on its portion.

Rhea30

I'm not doing this diet, it was a short term fix which I thought I would try, and I have learned that it is not a good idea.
I'm focusing on clean eating now and taking a more balanced approach.

I don't think most people answering this post now realize that the original date of the OPs thread started on 5/26/12 so it is not something that you are doing now...I just wanted to clarify that for everyone..

Also, good for you for now going a better route with your eating....It's great to have you in the group as well!!! I wish you the best!!

ETA: Corrected date of original posting from OP...

I didn't read the date either or the responses before replying. Opps

autumnk921

Me either...I didn't notice the date either until I read where someone else mentioned this post was old....Lol...I just wanted to let others know too before we got a big debate going on here...:laugh: