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mutesigorg
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Has anyone ever tried the military diet? I'm so curious to hear about people's results. I know it's not ever a recommended long term solution but I thought it was an interesting emergency plan and I've never heard of it.
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To be perfectly honest with you, it is one of the silliest fad diets out. I really wonder if it was created as a joke.
It has no link whatsoever to the military, for a start - they gave it that name so it would appear legitimate.
The combination of foods is nothing special - they picked a bunch of whacky random foods to make it stand out and attract attention.
Will you lose weight? Sure, because you'll be eating very low calorie for a few days.
Will you keep it off? Only if you continue to watch what you eat.
It's been around for decades, it gets called a bunch of different names, but the 'plan' is the same.
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mutesigorg wrote: »Has anyone ever tried the military diet? I'm so curious to hear about people's results. I know it's not ever a recommended long term solution but I thought it was an interesting emergency plan and I've never heard of it.
What's the emergency you have that you think this will address?8 -
Being fat isn't an emergency and, if it were, fad dieting isn't the solution. There's nothing special about the "military" diet (which isn't military, as someone else pointed out).17
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Alatariel75 wrote: »To be perfectly honest with you, it is one of the silliest fad diets out. I really wonder if it was created as a joke.
It has no link whatsoever to the military, for a start - they gave it that name so it would appear legitimate.
The combination of foods is nothing special - they picked a bunch of whacky random foods to make it stand out and attract attention.
Will you lose weight? Sure, because you'll be eating very low calorie for a few days.
Will you keep it off? Only if you continue to watch what you eat.
It's been around for decades, it gets called a bunch of different names, but the 'plan' is the same.
This.
I've tried it, and it was a complete waste of time.12 -
One of my friends on here tried it and was able to stick to it for only one day. It's basically a nonsense diet and too low in calories. Not really worth trying in my opinion.1
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You won't learn anything from it. Try logging your regular meals in MFP instead.3
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I am completely sure someone's toddler made it up - hot dogs, saltines and ice cream - and they put it online as a joke and now people actually think it's legit. No. Just no.20
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It's an awful idea to try it.8
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An actual military diet is horrible chow hall food, jalapeño cheese spread, ordering dominos and chinese, and a 30 pack of Keystone Light. Good luck with that.30
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rennickm1986 wrote: »An actual military diet is horrible chow hall food, jalapeño cheese spread, ordering dominos and chinese, and a 30 pack of Keystone Light. Good luck with that.
Lol. Don't forget the Mad Dog 20/20 when you couldn't afford the keystone!
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Well... I tried it haha. These comments were great! Most of my initial thoughts! The diet averaged out to 1200 calories a day which is only 100 calories under my regular intake. I was never hungry or sick and I did my regular dance classes each day. It was only weird because most of the food incorporated I don't usually eat. Tuna, grapefruit, saltine crackers, ice cream- none were items I regularly consume. I weigh myself tomorrow morning and I'll mention what happened. And there is no emergency, no rush. I just get tired of reading things sometimes and like to try them myself - such conflicting opinions I don't know what to listen to. And it's only 3 days. Figured I wouldn't die... and so far I'm still here.
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Why did you ask if you knew you were going to try it anyway?14
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I didn't know. I asked and then I decided to try it. Notice it was started after the post
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In all honesty, many new dieters think kooky diets will work. Sometimes you need to try those crazy diets and find out they don't work for yourself. Thank you those of you who had insightful commentary... And to the rest of you, dieting is different for everyone and this is supposed to be a place of positivity. More importantly- MY post of positivity. I appreciate the energy staying that way. Have a wonderful thanksgiving! Happy I found this place with motivated individuals and a reinforcing community.6
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You do know that if you lose, it will be from the number of calories and will have nothing to do with the kooky foods, right?8
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I dont know how it averaged out to be 1200 calories.it states its less than 1000 calories,oh wait I looked there is more than one adaptation of it. some include other meats,veggies,etc. but it claims to boost metabolism,another one claims it boosts metabolism because of certain food pairings LMAO are you kidding me?,lol yeah not happening.only thing you will lose in 3 days is maybe some water weight and possible glycogen from eating less carbs,but in 3 days I sincerely doubt it will be fat.7
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There really aren't "conflicting opinions". Just because something is on the Internet doesn't mean anyone takes it seriously. It just means lots of desperate people fall for it.
We are saying how ridiculous this diet is BECAUSE we are supportive and positive. We don't want people wasting time with fake fad diets like this and getting discouraged. And there are lots of newbies who lurk in threads like this one and we want them to be informed!
Happy Thanksgiving to you as well :drinker: I will be eating and drinking off-plan LOL12 -
There really aren't "conflicting opinions". Just because something is on the Internet doesn't mean anyone takes it seriously. It just means lots of desperate people fall for it.
We are saying how ridiculous this diet is BECAUSE we are supportive and positive. We don't want people wasting time with fake fad diets like this and getting discouraged. And there are lots of newbies who lurk in threads like this one and we want them to be informed!
Happy Thanksgiving to you as well :drinker: I will be eating and drinking off-plan LOL
This.
OP, I have fallen for this diet...twice. Yeah.
This is how I figured out it was BS4 -
I like how if you say to try it you're being supportive and positive, but if you say don't waste your valuable time on something rediculous that's being negative apparently. Hmmmm....10
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