Juicing

As long as you get sufficient calories, macros, and micros you're fine. That being said, why would you want to? People don't lose weight just because it's in liquid form. They lose weight because of calorie deficits. I find solid food more filling and it keeps me full longer.
A juiced steak doesn't sound appetizing at all.

As long as you get sufficient calories, macros, and micros you're fine. That being said, why would you want to? People don't lose weight just because it's in liquid form. They lose weight because of calorie deficits. I find solid food more filling and it keeps me full longer.
A juiced steak doesn't sound appetizing at all.

I've juiced waffles and syrup and it tastes good. I ate that 3 times a day and because it was liquit, my body broke it down easier so it came out easier and didnt get me fat. I lost 43 lbs in a month!

Yep!
Once per day I juice up a load of veggies with one apple, then chug it down.
LOVE IT!

her question was is it healthy to ONLY have juice and no food.

I just got one also, but im using it for good not evil. I am using it as a way to get a lot more vegetables and fruit into my body and less toxic foods. Im not fasting by juicing though...i love my food too much that.

As long as you get sufficient calories, macros, and micros you're fine. That being said, why would you want to? People don't lose weight just because it's in liquid form. They lose weight because of calorie deficits. I find solid food more filling and it keeps me full longer.
A juiced steak doesn't sound appetizing at all.

I juice, because I hate eating veggies but desire some of the benefits.
Eating is better than juicing, but juicing is better than just blowing off veggies altogether.
To each his own.

A juicer can be a great tool for getting nutrients into your body, especially if you find it difficult to eat all of your veggies (like me). I juice about once a day with a "Mean Green" juice. Look for the recipe on www.jointhereboot.com You might also want to watch "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead," a documentary by an Australian man, Joe Cross, who spent three months on an only juice diet. The documentary provides lots of information about what kind of nutrients your body needs to function well. A previous person posted a little something about macro and micro types of food; you will learn more about this in the documentary. Long story short, you do not need to juice for long periods of time in order to detox your body and lose weight. Recommendations are for a beginner to try a 7-10 day juice fast first, and this is only if you are already a moderately healthy person. If you have more than 30 lbs to lose, I would suggest talking to your doctor before doing this. Good luck, and I pray you will enjoy how your body feels after trying out your new juicer! -Erin

Thank you I am going to check that blog out.



I want to use my juicer for good not evil LOL just trying to figure out how to do that. I too have a hard time getting fruits and veggies into my diet so maybe this will help.

I've been juicing for 4 years - lost over 80 lbs, so here is the proof in the pudding.
And yes, people are correct in saying eating beats juicing if you can swing it.
I just won't eat all those veggies and fruits.
Never going to happen...lol:blushing:

I'm a lil one (20 years old) but my family has been juicing since I was 4 or 5. My grandfather had cancer and lost his appetite, so this was how he kept himself nourished. To the person juicing waffles and non fruits and vegetables....whatever floats your boat but that's weird and slightly counter productive to me.

I was taught when I was little that because most people have a hard time physically eating all the fruits and veggies they need for a balanced diet, juicing allowed you to get those. I don't know about you guys, but when you sit down and try to eat all your servings of everything on top of water, on top of whatever else your taking, it can be a lot to actually chew and digest without feeling bloated and unhappy. You can get just as gorged on the good stuff as the bad stuff. Also, my dad used juicing to get me in the habit of stopping to be a picky eater. He put in veggies I didn't like to my apple juices and fruit juices, so suddenly, I assumed spinach, cauliflower, parsley and brussels sprouts were sweet and delicious. To this day I eat anything on my plate, so if you have kids, this is great!

I feel juicing just keeps us well rounded and can also help keep our system clean. When I had the stomach flu in elementary school, my dad juiced me parsley, pears, carrots, and apples and it cleaned me right out. I was only sick for a day and a half! Juicing is really best left in the vegatable fruit department

I didnt realize that people Juice things other than fruits and veggies. I would never juice a steak lol. I was just curious on what others have done with a juicer because I want to start using mine.

Today I mixed carrots, purple cabbage, kale, a tomato and broccoli with an apple.
Pure good, clean nutrition! :bigsmile:

Hmm. I think all those things you claim to have juiced today are fruits and vegetables. The person you quoted was asking what things "other than fruits and veggies" people have juiced.

Perhaps you could photoshop yourself into a reading comprehension class.

HMMM....no that's not what I'd recommend...maybe you should read my posts...and comprehend...duh!
In the meantime....drop down menu..IGNORE USER...YOU!:laugh:

Thank you I am going to check that blog out.



I want to use my juicer for good not evil LOL just trying to figure out how to do that. I too have a hard time getting fruits and veggies into my diet so maybe this will help.

I've been juicing for 4 years - lost over 80 lbs, so here is the proof in the pudding.
And yes, people are correct in saying eating beats juicing if you can swing it.
I just won't eat all those veggies and fruits.
Never going to happen...lol:blushing:

Yup. You lost all of that weight thanks to juicing... so you had no calorie deficits? performed no exercise? no other change in habits? just drank juice every day? Maybe you meant the other kind of juicing....

Thank you I am going to check that blog out.



I want to use my juicer for good not evil LOL just trying to figure out how to do that. I too have a hard time getting fruits and veggies into my diet so maybe this will help.

I've been juicing for 4 years - lost over 80 lbs, so here is the proof in the pudding.
And yes, people are correct in saying eating beats juicing if you can swing it.
I just won't eat all those veggies and fruits.
Never going to happen...lol:blushing:

Yup. You lost all of that weight thanks to juicing... so you had no calorie deficits? performed no exercise? no other change in habits? just drank juice every day? Maybe you meant the other kind of juicing....

I have learned how to deal with negative trolls on MFP...lol
IGNORE USER...YOU...:laugh:
Debate over...lol

As long as you get sufficient calories, macros, and micros you're fine. That being said, why would you want to? People don't lose weight just because it's in liquid form. They lose weight because of calorie deficits. I find solid food more filling and it keeps me full longer.
A juiced steak doesn't sound appetizing at all.

I can actually answer this one. You have a lot correct already so lets get that out of the way. The juicer also has to have a calorie deficiency just like you say. That said there is a pragmatic reason for doing it. You can use a juicer to help you meet your macros. Some foods might fit perfectly in to your diet but they just don't taste very good. In this instance the juicer can make it more palatable to consume something good for you that you would not otherwise enjoy. This can also make foods more portable. It is a lot easier to carry and drink with a lid rather than carry the actual food item itself.

Juicing does not have to be a replacement for eating food. It can simply be a way of making your life more convenient. Your steak can stay in steak form.

I agree with everything you wrote, well said. My reference though was a bit more to the notion of juicing EVERY single meal. If I had a juicer, I'd get my veg on - just not for every single meal. =P If I drank all my meals, I'd probably need to eat twice as much to feel full lol.

Thank you I am going to check that blog out.



I want to use my juicer for good not evil LOL just trying to figure out how to do that. I too have a hard time getting fruits and veggies into my diet so maybe this will help.

I've been juicing for 4 years - lost over 80 lbs, so here is the proof in the pudding.
And yes, people are correct in saying eating beats juicing if you can swing it.
I just won't eat all those veggies and fruits.
Never going to happen...lol:blushing:

Yup. You lost all of that weight thanks to juicing... so you had no calorie deficits? performed no exercise? no other change in habits? just drank juice every day? Maybe you meant the other kind of juicing....

I have learned how to deal with negative trolls on MFP...lol
IGNORE USER...YOU...:laugh:
Debate over...lol

So sayeth the ultimate troll.

Edit: Since when is fact checking considered trolling?

There are a few documentaries on juicing on netflix... you should watch it. Fat Sick and Nearly Dead

I can totally relate.
My diet was so miserably unhealthy that juicing was just the kick I needed to get things turned around.
It's a great healthy way to plug holes in a diet lacking in proper nutrition.
Good Luck!