Juice Fast?

Lift heavy stuff, do some HIIT and eat correctly.

This is a good, simple article on why juice fasts aren't a great way to lose weight:

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/detox-diet-side-effects

(Full disclosure...I did a juice fast before I knew anything about nutrition, and I enjoyed it (the Blueprint Cleanse juices are DELISH)...but I gained back the 6 lbs I lost that week about 5 minutes after I started eating real food again. Unfortunately, there aren't any shortcuts to weight loss!)

Juicing works and does help cleanse out the system. You want to try to get a juicer that uses the entire fruit. When I met my husband he had the Jack Lelane (spelling?) and it really leaves very little pulp out, utilizing all the nutrients. Juicing is good to start off a routine, do a cleanse, or jump start after a plateau. When you start eating again, some of the weight will come back to where ever it likes to sit. I also have NEVER had a flat stomach, even as a kid I was extremely fit (high end competitive swimmer for 10 years) but that lower pouch has always been there. The one thing that I have found that works wonders for my abs are Pilates! I swear by it. When I first lost a bunch of weight I did the legs and abs pilates everyday, alternating between the two. They literally took only 20 min and was low impact for my joints. It was the leanest I had been in 10 years! I swear by doing regular pilates. Again, juicing is an excellent way to cleanse or jumpstart, but it isn't a good tool for weight loss because once you start eating again, your body will go back to holding on to your food. Good Luck!

Hello everyone,
I've come across "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" documentary. For those who are unfamiliar with this, it's about an overweight man who goes on a 60 day juice fast and loses an astonishing 82 lbs. Many have tried the juice fast and have sworn by it.

I'm 5'9", 146 lbs, and am in a healthy weight range. I've had problems with my midsection, in fact I've never In my life had a flat or slim midsection. My weight for some reason sits around my stomach. my stomach makes me look pregnant, and no I'm not exaggerating. I've tried everything. I don't smoke. I don't drink. I eat healthy overall and excersise. Nothing has worked. I've considered doing a juice fast. since it eliminates fat intake, perhaps my body will use the fat around my midsection. I obviously wouldn't do the fast for as long as Joe did.

Does this something that sounds like it will work? What are you're thoughts?
Thank you so much,
Lexi

Try a wheat (gluten) and grains elimination diet. it sounds more like bloat than anything else. If, after a few days off those two things, and your belly hasn't deflated, then see a gastroenterologist. It sounds like you're doing everything right, so it might be food related. Juice fasts sound like a crock to me -- and you need protein and fats.

Juicing is a terrible idea. Eat food and lift.

He did the fast and I believe lost approximately 100 lbs to this point. He gradually reintroduced solids after his fast. He emphasized the importance of eating healthy after the fast. He's kept the weight off for about two years now. I also saw him on Dr. Oz not too long ago. Doctors in the documentary also emphasized slowly reintroducing solid foods after the fast. By doing that, the weight should stay off. Also, in regards to protein, dark greens especially have protein. And the other thing is to ensure the faster receives 1200 cals a day.

Dr. Oz is a salesman, he doesn't promote healthy lifestyles at all

Please don't take this negatively - it was a lesson I learned lately and I thought I'd share in case it helps.

You may be in healthy weight RANGE but that may not be the best weight for you. You may need to lose more weight to see the appearance you want. My mother-in-law is 5'10". She got down into healthy weight range (through clean diet and weight training mixed with cardio) and still had a significant belly. She is now 135lbs (around 19 for BMI) and is seeing the figure she wants. She is very small boned and just found she needs to be at the low end of healthy weight to have a flat stomach.

Ok I watched the show too.
I bought a used juicer and have taken to adding some juice to my day. I don't think that I could only injest juice. I would be hungry.
I am trying to get to the point that I drink two a day to help with my veggies/fruit intake.
Hope this helps. Whatever you do good luck

Hello everyone,
I've come across "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" documentary. For those who are unfamiliar with this, it's about an overweight man who goes on a 60 day juice fast and loses an astonishing 82 lbs. Many have tried the juice fast and have sworn by it.

I'm 5'9", 146 lbs, and am in a healthy weight range. I've had problems with my midsection, in fact I've never In my life had a flat or slim midsection. My weight for some reason sits around my stomach. my stomach makes me look pregnant, and no I'm not exaggerating. I've tried everything. I don't smoke. I don't drink. I eat healthy overall and excersise. Nothing has worked. I've considered doing a juice fast. since it eliminates fat intake, perhaps my body will use the fat around my midsection. I obviously wouldn't do the fast for as long as Joe did.

Does this something that sounds like it will work? What are you're thoughts?
Thank you so much,
Lexi

Try a wheat (gluten) and grains elimination diet. it sounds more like bloat than anything else. If, after a few days off those two things, and your belly hasn't deflated, then see a gastroenterologist. It sounds like you're doing everything right, so it might be food related. Juice fasts sound like a crock to me -- and you need protein and fats.

Try this ^^ first. You would be better off on a low starch, grain free, wheat free diet, with plenty of veggies, lean meat, and healthy fat, and eggs. I have been doing this for two weeks and I feel very good. My bloat disappeared after the first day.