Three Day, Military Diet

ready4fit
ready4fit Posts: 39
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey! I was wondering if anyone on here has tried the Three Day, Military Diet? I am starting tomorrow and any helpful comments or testimonies will be great! Thanks! :)
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  • AmberzHeartz
    AmberzHeartz Posts: 53 Member
    I know 3 girls that have done it. They all lost weight. One friend did just the diet, no working out and lost 5 Lbs, my cousin worked out and did it and lost about 5 as well ( not that she has anything to lose to begin with at 5'3 140lbs), and her friend worked out and did it and lost 8 Lbs. I have not done it yet but I want to!!!
  • imthejenjen
    imthejenjen Posts: 265 Member
    What is this Military Diet you speak of? ;]
  • Ariana120689
    Ariana120689 Posts: 85 Member
    Did they gain any of it back?
  • PibblesRun
    PibblesRun Posts: 236 Member
    HA...i was wondering the same thing! im gonna try it starting saturday! i looked up reviews and theres alot of good ones. nobody lost 10 lbs but anywhere from 5-8! im excited to see!
  • PibblesRun
    PibblesRun Posts: 236 Member
    oh yeah...and one i found the person lost 80 some lbs doing it...3 days on 3 off 3 on and so fourth and didnt gain any back. as long as you maintain eating healthy on your off days!
  • lasmit4477
    lasmit4477 Posts: 308 Member
    "Three Day Military Diet"----the problem is in the name!
  • RikkiDominey
    RikkiDominey Posts: 134 Member
    Bump**
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    http://www.goarmy.com/soldier-life/fitness-and-nutrition/components-of-nutrition/healthy-diet.html
    The most accurate way to control caloric intake is to control the size of food portions you eat. You can use standard household measuring utensils and a small kitchen scale to measure portions of foods and beverages so you have a better idea of exactly what your portion sizes are. It may also be helpful to keep a daily record of all the foods you’ve eaten and physical activity you’ve done so you can balance your calorie intake against your physical output.


    ^^^Somehow, I doubt that's the same thing you're talking about
  • guardian419
    guardian419 Posts: 391 Member
    I hate how people tack on military, or bootcamp, or something else to make it sound hardcore. You want hardcore? PT with some marines. Do bear crawls up sand dunes with an 80lb ruck. The actual military would kick me out if I followed some ridiculous crash diet that compromised my health.
  • lauren3101
    lauren3101 Posts: 1,853 Member
    Wow, just read the food plan. I'd be chewing someones face off if I only ate that.
  • RikkiDominey
    RikkiDominey Posts: 134 Member
    I hate how people tack on military, or bootcamp, or something else to make it sound hardcore. You want hardcore? PT with some marines. Do bear crawls up sand dunes with an 80lb ruck. The actual military would kick me out if I followed some ridiculous crash diet that compromised my health.

    ^^^ This
  • eve7166
    eve7166 Posts: 218 Member
    Just looked it up. This is a VERY OLD diet, My mom use to do this when I was little and I tried it several times with her after that. They also call it the Three-Day Cleveland Clinic Diet and the 3 day Hotdog diet. Really you will lose a few pounds and put them right back. Trust me done it when I was in my teens and it doesnt work. Plus you will be hungry LOL.
  • a_mandolin_
    a_mandolin_ Posts: 336 Member
    Perhaps the military diet if you were cornered in Bataan...




    I would automatically be wary of anything that has a time limit or a set meal plan.

    What is it about this "diet" that interests you?
  • neon7girl
    neon7girl Posts: 230 Member
    "Just looked it up. This is a VERY OLD diet, My mom use to do this when I was little and I tried it several times with her after that. They also call it the Three-Day Cleveland Clinic Diet and the 3 day Hotdog diet. Really you will lose a few pounds and put them right back. Trust me done it when I was in my teens and it doesnt work. Plus you will be hungry LOL."




    OMG..this was around in the 70's. Three day diet-- what is it, like 500 calories per day. Why bother, you will gain it all back when you eat normally again. Try something healthy.
  • Adilts814
    Adilts814 Posts: 11
    I think it looks like a good jump start. 5-8lbs in 3 days! heck ya I would stay motivated to exercise and eat healthier if I could lose that much right off the bat.
  • vtmoon
    vtmoon Posts: 3,436 Member
    I think it looks like a good jump start. 5-8lbs in 3 days! heck ya I would stay motivated to exercise and eat healthier if I could lose that much right off the bat.

    It's normally water weight and is gained back once the person starts eating normal.
  • ruby72288
    ruby72288 Posts: 23 Member
    Any updates on the three day diet? I think it's awesome...and I added all the cals per day and it's like 1200...so it's not as horrible as people think
  • gabiinacio
    gabiinacio Posts: 124 Member
    I did this diet once every few months for the entire duration of 2010, and I did in fact lose weight. The first 3-5 times I lost an average of 5-9lbs within the 3 days. Then after that it would only be a 1-2lb loss. I did not gain back any weight and managed to lose 50lbs (Not off the 3 day diet alone, but off of exercise) The 3 day diet was only to help whenever I plateau...

    I also think the calorie intake is about 800 calories not 1200.

    I gained back 35lbs in the summer of 2012 due to being in a new relationship and abandoning my exercise completely. I've tried the 3 day diet twice this year and lost 0lbs. So I think initially it helps the first few times, but after that your body gets used to it.

    Hope that helped.
  • gabiinacio
    gabiinacio Posts: 124 Member
    I think it looks like a good jump start. 5-8lbs in 3 days! heck ya I would stay motivated to exercise and eat healthier if I could lose that much right off the bat.

    It's normally water weight and is gained back once the person starts eating normal.

    I doubt it, I never gained the weight back. I also continued a exercise routine, and ate healthier as well. Its great as a jumpstart.
  • grantdumas7
    grantdumas7 Posts: 802 Member
    Wow a Three Day Military diet! Who comes up with this crap? I just retired after 20 yrs of Active Duty and have never seen or heard of a military diet. Does this mean eating MRE's or T-rations? Those are the only "military" foods I can think of.
  • grantdumas7
    grantdumas7 Posts: 802 Member
    http://www.goarmy.com/soldier-life/fitness-and-nutrition/components-of-nutrition/healthy-diet.html
    From what I have seen during deployments, the Army is the last place I would want to get nutrition advice from. I have never seen so many fat soldiers. I know other components have their share but the Army takes the cake.
  • cw6834
    cw6834 Posts: 1 Member
    what is the military diet
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    http://www.goarmy.com/soldier-life/fitness-and-nutrition/components-of-nutrition/healthy-diet.html
    From what I have seen during deployments, the Army is the last place I would want to get nutrition advice from. I have never seen so many fat soldiers. I know other components have their share but the Army takes the cake.

    If it was on deployment, you probably saw 85% reservists. Just say'n.
  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member
    Think....just think seriously for a moment....if there is anything that doesn't sound absurd about the "chemical reactions" between hot dogs and vanilla ice cream. If it sounds absurd, that's because it is. Any weight lost is on this is due to calorie restriction, which you can do with far more foods than Saltine crackers, hot dogs, and ice cream.

    There is no need to restrict yourself to that bizarre, single combination of foods.
  • doc800
    doc800 Posts: 148
    Wow a Three Day Military diet! Who comes up with this crap? I just retired after 20 yrs of Active Duty and have never seen or heard of a military diet. Does this mean eating MRE's or T-rations? Those are the only "military" foods I can think of.

    These people use the word "military" freely to get people to try it. An average MRE contains at least 1200 calories each, so three meals and your at 3600 easy. So, I would stay away from this type of diet. You want a life style change not a 3 day quick fix.
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    What military? Unless you are speaking of a Sniper, or one that is in the field under constant movement, THERE IS NO SUCH THING.

    I am a PROUD veteran of the US Army, and former Medic. All you are reading is more bullsiht.
  • vtmoon
    vtmoon Posts: 3,436 Member
    I think it looks like a good jump start. 5-8lbs in 3 days! heck ya I would stay motivated to exercise and eat healthier if I could lose that much right off the bat.

    It's normally water weight and is gained back once the person starts eating normal.

    I doubt it, I never gained the weight back. I also continued a exercise routine, and ate healthier as well. Its great as a jumpstart.

    Doubt that it's water weight mainly? or what do you doubt? 5 lbs of fat is around 17500 Kcalories, are you telling me you were able to burn that much in 3 days?
  • alexchomik
    alexchomik Posts: 1
    It's NOT water weight @vtmoon...they encourage to drink very much water on the diet if you read the entire thing. This is real, the diet decreases most people's meal portions by close to 60% on top of combining foods that were paired up to boost metabolism, lower carb intake and start the fat burning process. I suggest you try it :P lol
  • Debatetheweight
    Debatetheweight Posts: 1
    Doing this diet currently...I am on day one and I feel great! Worked out for about 45min and not hungry. Hopefully tomorrow will be just as smooth as today :happy:
  • jharvell
    jharvell Posts: 2 Member
    It's 1200 calories day 1, 1100 calories day 2, and 850 calories day 3. So you're not starving yourself, just make sure you drink plenty of water too. You will feel hungry though because you only eat 3 times a day instead of small portions throughout the day.

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