Have You Tried A Liquid Only Diet?
MissDetermined335
Posts: 22 Member
Hey all,
So I went liquid only for one day following colonic hydrotherapy as I wanted to ease my digestive system in (vege smoothie, protein and fruit smoothie, vegetable soup and lots of green tea and lemon water).
I could have eaten an entire fridge full come the evening I was so hungry though!
My question is for those of you who have tried,
1- how long did you do the liquids for,
2- what where you consuming, and
3- how did you stop yourself feeling hungry
4- did you feel any health benefits?
All the best fellow fitness friends,
Tiff
So I went liquid only for one day following colonic hydrotherapy as I wanted to ease my digestive system in (vege smoothie, protein and fruit smoothie, vegetable soup and lots of green tea and lemon water).
I could have eaten an entire fridge full come the evening I was so hungry though!
My question is for those of you who have tried,
1- how long did you do the liquids for,
2- what where you consuming, and
3- how did you stop yourself feeling hungry
4- did you feel any health benefits?
All the best fellow fitness friends,
Tiff
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I guess my question for you is why? Why would you want to do a liquid only diet? What are your health and nutrition goals in doing so?12
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MissDetermined335 wrote: »I could have eaten an entire fridge full come the evening I was so hungry though!
This is all the answer you really need. Also ask what does one really learn about nutrition and portions by consuming nothing but liquids.7 -
The only time I've ever done a liquid diet is when it was medically necessary, like when I came out of a coma and had sepsis. I would never purposely eat a liquid diet unless I had no choice.12
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For 12 hours, before surgery, not recommended for any non-medical reason.10
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What I posted in your other post:
I have often because of severe GI diseases but I wouldn't do it if you don't have to/can eat solid food.5 -
I did it for 3 1/2 months after reconstructive jaw surgery... would I do it by choice - hells no!!9
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michelle172415 wrote: »I guess my question for you is why? Why would you want to do a liquid only diet? What are your health and nutrition goals in doing so?
I answered this in the opening paragraph of my post.
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1-only as long as the doctor ordered
2-prescribed diet of glucerna meal replacements and half a cup of skim milk
3-I couldn’t stop hunger signals but my body gave up growling within 72 hours. I think out of despair. I could still be triggered by a food ad.
4-none, zero, nada. The prescribed diet was to shrink my liver before surgery and I succeeded. I was very weak throughout and I had to give up my daily walks.4 -
MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »MissDetermined335 wrote: »I could have eaten an entire fridge full come the evening I was so hungry though!
This is all the answer you really need. Also ask what does one really learn about nutrition and portions by consuming nothing but liquids.
My question was really only for people who have tried liquids only and to share their experiences and thoughts. I’m not expecting to to “learn about nutrition and portions”?
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MissDetermined335 wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »MissDetermined335 wrote: »I could have eaten an entire fridge full come the evening I was so hungry though!
This is all the answer you really need. Also ask what does one really learn about nutrition and portions by consuming nothing but liquids.
My question was really only for people who have tried liquids only and to share their experiences and thoughts. I’m not expecting to to “learn about nutrition and portions”?
People have shared their experiences...
But it doesn't seem to be what you want to hear?12 -
I did it for 3 1/2 months after reconstructive jaw surgery... would I do it by choice - hells no!!
Ha. Me neither now after trying it for one day. I felt my body was like, erm you’re not chewing anything so you still need to feed me.
Glad I tried it though and my tummy did feel great the next day I have to admit.
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MissDetermined335 wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »MissDetermined335 wrote: »I could have eaten an entire fridge full come the evening I was so hungry though!
This is all the answer you really need. Also ask what does one really learn about nutrition and portions by consuming nothing but liquids.
My question was really only for people who have tried liquids only and to share their experiences and thoughts. I’m not expecting to to “learn about nutrition and portions”?
So how do you plan to maintain when you get to goal? Fad diets and crash diets which don't go beyond just dropping all the weight are nearly a guarantee that regain will happen when you're done.5 -
TavistockToad wrote: »MissDetermined335 wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »MissDetermined335 wrote: »I could have eaten an entire fridge full come the evening I was so hungry though!
This is all the answer you really need. Also ask what does one really learn about nutrition and portions by consuming nothing but liquids.
My question was really only for people who have tried liquids only and to share their experiences and thoughts. I’m not expecting to to “learn about nutrition and portions”?
People have shared their experiences...
But it doesn't seem to be what you want to hear?
What an unusual assumption. What do you think I want to hear?
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MissDetermined335 wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »MissDetermined335 wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »MissDetermined335 wrote: »I could have eaten an entire fridge full come the evening I was so hungry though!
This is all the answer you really need. Also ask what does one really learn about nutrition and portions by consuming nothing but liquids.
My question was really only for people who have tried liquids only and to share their experiences and thoughts. I’m not expecting to to “learn about nutrition and portions”?
People have shared their experiences...
But it doesn't seem to be what you want to hear?
What an unusual assumption. What do you think I want to hear?
What have I said that you find abusive, just out of interest?7 -
Is there a reason you thought colonic hydrotherapy was necessary? Or that you think your digestive system needs "easing"?
Absent actual medical issues, our bodies are very good at digesting and no help is needed.10 -
You tried it for a day and you were miserable. Unless it is medically necessary being miserable overrides any other perceived health benefits. Choosing to be miserable on an ongoing basis might suggest an unhealthy mental state.
I hope that is clear enough for you.8 -
MissDetermined335 wrote: »michelle172415 wrote: »I guess my question for you is why? Why would you want to do a liquid only diet? What are your health and nutrition goals in doing so?
I answered this in the opening paragraph of my post.
Actually, no, you didn't. You said that you tried it for one day following colonic hydrotherapy. My question is why you would ever want to do it again. You posted follow up questions which made me assume that you were looking to do it again and I simply wanted to know why and what your end game was. Take care.
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michelle172415 wrote: »Actually, no, you didn't. You said that you tried it for one day following colonic hydrotherapy. My question is why you would ever want to do it again. You posted follow up questions which made me assume that you were looking to do it again and I simply wanted to know why and what your end game was. Take care.
Exactly. The important part of experimenting is learning when the experiment has failed. You have learned something new about yourself and that a liquid diet is not going to satisfy you which is not a shocking result. Whether you are trying to lose weight or not the goal is to get through the day satisfied and happy.2 -
What were you expecting to get from colonic hydrotherapy? I know that was not what you are asking but I really hate it others get duped by this BS. I guess I just hate snake oil salesmen for some reason....8
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What were you expecting to get from colonic hydrotherapy? I know that was not what you are asking but I really hate it others get duped by this BS. I guess I just hate snake oil salesmen for some reason....
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Wow, this thread went from discussion to debate to downright rude really quickly.9
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HestiaMoon1 wrote: »Wow, this thread went from discussion to debate to downright rude really quickly.
how is it rude? who said something rude?6 -
I might have come across as rude. It wasn't my intent. I was actually concerned because the OP seemed fixated on the notion even though it was a mostly negative experience.2
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I have had a colonic before (I might have had a series of 2 or 3--it was about 20 years ago) and also have done juice fasts. If you are into new age type stuff, you might consider the colonic a way to get rid of some negative energy. After I had mine a lot of changes happened in my life (none of them physical) --positive ones that I felt at the time were triggered by certain health treatments. (This is all in the mind of course).
I would not recommend any liquid diets or juice fasts unless required by a doctor. I always lost some weight but then I'd gain it back and then some. I think it can help to reset your taste buds and if you do it long enough (I've done 2 weeks) then you lose some of the cravings from sugar and junk food. But really it isn't worth it because it's not long enough to establish any long term habits and the impulse after finishing the fast/liquid diet, is just to eat more, hence the weight comes back on.14 -
lucerorojo wrote: »I have had a colonic before (I might have had a series of 2 or 3--it was about 20 years ago) and also have done juice fasts. If you are into new age type stuff, you might consider the colonic a way to get rid of some negative energy. After I had mine a lot of changes happened in my life (none of them physical) --positive ones that I felt at the time were triggered by certain health treatments. (This is all in the mind of course).
I would not recommend any liquid diets or juice fasts unless required by a doctor. I always lost some weight but then I'd gain it back and then some. I think it can help to reset your taste buds and if you do it long enough (I've done 2 weeks) then you lose some of the cravings from sugar and junk food. But really it isn't worth it because it's not long enough to establish any long term habits and the impulse after finishing the fast/liquid diet, is just to eat more, hence the weight comes back on.
Non medical juice/water fasting should only be done for religious/meditation purposes and it should be quite limited in time. It is like most things... if you practice it practice in moderation. When I was younger I might fast for 48 hours now that I am older when I choose to do it is 24 hours. But it has never been about health or weight loss.
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1- How long did you do the liquids for, ((I'm on 5months)). I have Cabbage soup liquid several times a day, I drink puree' fruits; only because It’s hard for me to digest foods, I tried liquid salad not so great so I have to dice it up really small. The cancer took those teeth away~ As for Dentures it’s like chewing on rubber tire. NO THANKS! I have learned to live without them, so most of my foods are baby food homemade.
2- What where you consuming, and ((Every Veggies I can buy, and every fruit available). Nuts I puree, roots, plants, grains, if it is not in the Veggie/Fruit isle I don't eat it, except OATS~ that comes in a container. Dried beans and grains, I soak and cook rice cooker or slow cooker. Beans add soup bones, [Spices, roots, herbs, salt and pepper].
3- How did you stop yourself feeling hungry ((Cabbage Soup)), I love the flavor, I drink lots of water, fruit inside water, in mason jars. I can eat all the veggies and fruits I want in a day their just is not a limit only because they don't have much calories. Now I must say I only eat out of bowls that are the size of a rice bowl and salad bowl. I get to eat a lot of food without even thinking about it. And my first meal is Oatmeal 1/4cup with buttermilk. Just the way my grandmother made it for me as a child.
4- Did you feel any health benefits? I don't have cancer any longer? I have had it twice and I'm not dead! I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and I'm still here~ I'm going on 3 yrs. ~ Key~ Coconut oil~
I have been doing salt water flush or performing an coffee enemas for over 30yrs. I have always had problems with constipation as a young child. After the last birth of my son. It put a lot of stress on my body and the linning ripped (baby sack). I also ended up with a few hernias. Today I have 4 or 5 hernias in my stomach.. North, South, East and West! and I have what they call Plories pockets that fill up so I must keep my stomach cleaned out so I don't get a infection.
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria For some people, an infection can lead to stomach cancer. So a Liquid diet is safe for me.
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My partner just had two teeth removed and so he is on a soft diet. He's not happy and is pretty much starving 24/7... despite adding copius amounts of avocado, butter, and peanut butter to pretty much everything. Watching him go through this has pretty much made me realize that getting wisdom teeth removed sucks for more reasons than just the surgery
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