Short term liquid diet?

kirstencorren
kirstencorren Posts: 32 Member
in Food and Nutrition
What are your thoughts on jump starting a long term diet or life style change with a 3 to 7 day "liquid diet"?

I've been hearing a lot about it and decided to do some reading.

What are your opinions? Have you or someone you know tried it?

Pros VS. cons?

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  • 4mydogs
    4mydogs Posts: 66 Member
    I think it is best to start with a lifestyle change. Eat less move more., there is no magic fix or jump start. Happy Holidays.!
  • kms1320
    kms1320 Posts: 599 Member
    I've seen several people benefit from a cleanse or detox short term liquid diet.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/821828-detoxes-and-cleanses
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Liquid in = liquid out.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    things like this aren't a jump start. they're a set back. don't dilly dally with nonsense diets. just learn how to eat right. start today.
  • chocl8girl
    chocl8girl Posts: 1,968 Member
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  • AsrarHussain
    AsrarHussain Posts: 1,424 Member
    I would say NO i would stick to low callorie diet dont follow any Diet schemes just reduce callories and you will lose weight
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    I've seen several people benefit from a cleanse or detox short term liquid diet.

    I've seen far more still trying to figure out how this weight loss thing actually works months after their cleanse/detox.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    How would it be a lifestyle change unless you plan to only do liquids for life?

    If those liquids include protein, fat, fruits ve,getables and sufficient calories then its fine. But I have no idea how pre-digesting food with a blender is helpful unless it's a mental thing.
  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    Have you heard of shakeology? Great stuff...
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    You have a baby in your avi - are you breast feeding?

    I any event, I think they are a bad idea in general, but an even worse idea if you are breast feeding.
  • SadKitty27
    SadKitty27 Posts: 416 Member
    My sister in law was put on a brief liquid diet due to her weight. Other than that I don't know much about it. Personally, I would forgo the trouble and just eat less/watch what you eat/ work out more.
  • twinketta
    twinketta Posts: 2,130 Member
    things like this aren't a jump start. they're a set back. don't dilly dally with nonsense diets. just learn how to eat right. start today.

    I am with this reply.

    There are no winners for `quick fix`
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    Fads don't work long term and as soon as you start eating again, the weight will come right back on. Your intestines are approximately 30 feet long and hold a LOT of 'stuff'.

    Start right now. Go for a short walk. Have your holiday dinners. On Dec 26th, go for another walk or start doing some other exercise, especially something you ENJOY and will do again. Don't go gung ho and do it so hard that you dont want to do it again the next day. You can add intensity and time later. Re-evaluate your eating habits. Keep moving. Repeat.

    Small changes that you can stick with for life work for life! You can do this on your own and do it in a healthy way!

    Good luck and <hugs>
  • Kurls4Daze
    Kurls4Daze Posts: 125 Member
    Sounds like a cool idea look into juice fasting this is a nice way to jump start your metabolism and assist in starting to eat right!
    What are your thoughts on jump starting a long term diet or life style change with a 3 to 7 day "liquid diet"?

    I've been hearing a lot about it and decided to do some reading.

    What are your opinions? Have you or someone you know tried it?

    Pros VS. cons?
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    I don't want to sound pedantic, but just so we're all clear, this does not in any way "jump start your metabolism"...and I can not see the connection between drinking your meals for a few days and learning to eat right.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Sounds like a cool idea look into juice fasting this is a nice way to jump start your metabolism and assist in starting to eat right!
    What are your thoughts on jump starting a long term diet or life style change with a 3 to 7 day "liquid diet"?

    I've been hearing a lot about it and decided to do some reading.

    What are your opinions? Have you or someone you know tried it?

    Pros VS. cons?

    How would it affect one's metabolism?

    As far as I know, food and exercise are pretty much the primary drivers for metabolism changes. Don't see how not eating would help. Also not sure how not eating would help someone learn to eat "right".
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Sounds like a cool idea look into juice fasting this is a nice way to jump start your metabolism and assist in starting to eat right!
    What are your thoughts on jump starting a long term diet or life style change with a 3 to 7 day "liquid diet"?

    I've been hearing a lot about it and decided to do some reading.

    What are your opinions? Have you or someone you know tried it?

    Pros VS. cons?

    It does absolutely nothing to jumpstart your metabolism. All they usually do is give you low calories that are lacking in macro and micronutrients. How does a VLCD, drinking your calories start you eating right?
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    While I understand the vernacular, I don't understand the concept. We are not cars or computers. You don't "jump start" your metabolism - you start eating right and exercising and your body responds accordingly. You don't "reboot" your system or your cravings/tastes like turning a computer off and back on - it's not like you can magically blank out your whole prior life and all of a sudden start fresh by starving yourself for a week. Quick gimmicks/fixes aren't the answer - they're not sustainable and they're not effective. Sooner or later you're going to have to develop the self-discipline to stick to a sustainable lifestyle change if you want lasting results. Why not start that way instead of wasting time with fads?
  • kms1320
    kms1320 Posts: 599 Member
    Have you heard of shakeology? Great stuff...
    Same thing as herbal life, slim fast, etc.. meal replacement with a low calorie drink. Of course it works, there's nothing in them.
  • kms1320
    kms1320 Posts: 599 Member
    I've seen several people benefit from a cleanse or detox short term liquid diet.

    I've seen far more still trying to figure out how this weight loss thing actually works months after their cleanse/detox.
    I don't think that's relevant to what you've quoted. Incidental correlation.
  • kirstencorren
    kirstencorren Posts: 32 Member
    What are your thoughts on jump starting a long term diet or life style change with a 3 to 7 day "liquid diet"?

    I've been hearing a lot about it and decided to do some reading.

    What are your opinions? Have you or someone you know tried it?

    Pros VS. cons?




    i guess what I was meaning was more of a "detox" period.

    Thanks for all the replies so far!
  • Maidofmer
    Maidofmer Posts: 908 Member
    i'd say the cons outweigh the pros. I did one for a few days, lost about 10 pounds, but I was sick when I started and didn't feel like eating. although I have seen videos of a woman on youtube, impatientdieter, and she was on a liquid diet. she had a very positive attitude and outlook on it and she looks amazing. lost over 100 lbs. It depends on you. Make sure you get enough nutrition and talk to a doctor before so you can see the true pros and cons. hope whatever you do works. :) merry Christmas, happy holidays,

    http://www.youtube.com/feed/UC6rNykAZ8mxGEoDHoH82L3Q

    impatientdieter ^^
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    What are your thoughts on jump starting a long term diet or life style change with a 3 to 7 day "liquid diet"?

    I've been hearing a lot about it and decided to do some reading.

    What are your opinions? Have you or someone you know tried it?

    Pros VS. cons?





    i guess what I was meaning was more of a "detox" period.

    Thanks for all the replies so far!

    Your body detoxes perfectly well. Just eat a balanced diet. "Detoxes' do not detox anything.
  • kms1320
    kms1320 Posts: 599 Member
    What are your thoughts on jump starting a long term diet or life style change with a 3 to 7 day "liquid diet"?

    I've been hearing a lot about it and decided to do some reading.

    What are your opinions? Have you or someone you know tried it?

    Pros VS. cons?





    i guess what I was meaning was more of a "detox" period.

    Thanks for all the replies so far!

    Your body detoxes perfectly well. Just eat a balanced diet. "Detoxes' do not detox anything.
    True, a liquid detox does stop the flow of bad things into your body for a set period of time though, with the bottom line being roughly the same as a healthy balanced diet at a calorie defecit. I'm not talking about long term detox, I'm talking about ones that are about a week in length, no more. It gives the body a break from all the processed crap. THEN start eating healthy after.

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