Military Diet? anyone?

Just wondering how many have tried this 3 day Military Diet and how it may or may not of worked for you...

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  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    I think it's ridiculous, personally. Also we're a military family and I promise you this is not used by any of the military guys I know. They do some weird things to make tape, but this isn't one of them.


    Just eat at a reasonable deficit.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    One of several previous threads discussing this unhealthy fad diet:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/741436-3-day-military-diet-information-and-a-rant
  • ImRadical4Jesus
    ImRadical4Jesus Posts: 144 Member
    I just know a friend of mine did it and lost 10 pounds. I've now been on a 100 day plateau so I am doing just the 3 days ( they say to do the diet for 3 days the off 4, can do 4 times in a month) hoping it will jump start my weight loss again.
  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
    Stick with a healthy diet, eat at a reasonable deficit to your TDEE, and get some exercise. Stay with that long term.
  • ImRadical4Jesus
    ImRadical4Jesus Posts: 144 Member
    Stick with a healthy diet, eat at a reasonable deficit to your TDEE, and get some exercise. Stay with that long term.

    I started back in March last year did well until this plateau. Lost 32 pounds. I workout, get the cardio. I've done it all, switching out what I do as to not get into a routine . Not giving up cause this is not where I want to be. I just don't understand the 3+ month plateau. On the bright side, I'm not gaining it back!
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Stick with a healthy diet, eat at a reasonable deficit to your TDEE, and get some exercise. Stay with that long term.

    I started back in March last year did well until this plateau. Lost 32 pounds. I workout, get the cardio. I've done it all, switching out what I do as to not get into a routine . Not giving up cause this is not where I want to be. I just don't understand the 3+ month plateau. On the bright side, I'm not gaining it back!

    Instead of trying this ridiculous and unhealthy diet, why not post a thread asking for help with your plateau?

    I had a 3 month plateau once so I get that it is frustrating. But this is not going to help you.

    If you would like practical help, open your diary and we will give you advice.
  • toddis
    toddis Posts: 941 Member
    I'm curious who comes up with these diet names...

    If you are plateau'ing, do something like take a week and eat at maintenance.
  • sukielovesveggies
    sukielovesveggies Posts: 12 Member
    If you have not already figured your TDEE -20% try that... eating less is not the answer. I have had many plateaus while eating 1200 cals!. I gave up and stopped logging and working out....bad idea. Gained 18 pounds. Back on plan, eating more and seeing a small loss.