Replacing 2 meals a day with fresh juice

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  • lduncan0044
    lduncan0044 Posts: 30
    It would be around 800 cals a day for a few days and then jump back up to 1200 for a few days and then back to 800 and so on and so on...

    I love how you say "jump back up to 1200" like it's enough.

    You silly women and the idiotic things you do to lose weight.
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    1200 calories is my daily goal according to this web site! Are you telling me that it is wrong?
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    After a workout your body has about a 30 minute window to get good protein to its muscles. A lot of people take a protein shake to get it there the fastest. Whole foods take time to digest so that means the protein might not make it to your muscles in 30 minutes. Protein shakes are great because they are already broken down and get to your muscles the fastest. Think of a spounge that has been sitting out in the sun all day. When u throw some water on it the spounge soaks it up. This is what happens when you give your muscles protein after a workout, your muscles soak up the protein!

    I asked a registered dietician about this protein within an hour. Her response was, unless you are of elite athlete status, {professional/Olympic level} that protein immediately after workout is not necessary. As long as you get an increase amt throughout the day of workout, its fine.

    That registered dietician does not understand how muscle repair works obviously.

    Protein provides the amino acids necessary to rebuild muscle tissue that is damaged during intense, prolonged exercise. It can also increase the absorption of water from the intestines and improve muscle hydration. The amino acids in protein can also stimulate the immune system, making you more resistant to colds and other infections.
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    I posted i could win $4000 in the very first post!

    I don't believe $4000 is worth your health. Take a look at that baby you are holding in your picture.

    She needs you to be healthy and to teach her healthy habits.

    Without proper protein and fat intake you are doing damage to your body.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    As long as you're covering your nutritional needs, eat whatever the hell you want.
  • outlookmichael
    outlookmichael Posts: 11
    Fresh juice is an excellent source of a variety of vitimans and antioxidants. Just be careful as it creates an insulin spike. Try adding a small piece of protein and fat. Suggestion would be 4-6 almonds or walnuts (1x per day). Only have the juice right after you workout. This will help the carbs and protein and fats go to the right area to recoup your muscles and burn the fat.
    Good luck with the contest and let me know if you have any other questions!
    Michael
  • GoreWhore72
    GoreWhore72 Posts: 190 Member
    Great book for that is Fit for Life. It's amazing. I do not own a juicer now, but would be doing it as well, if I did.
  • Kenzietea2
    Kenzietea2 Posts: 1,132 Member
    Then again, $4,000 is a great prize, and I'd honestly be tempted to do whatever it takes to win it...but is it really worth doing that to your body?

    I can't find where the OP posted this, really? If you are doing this for $4,000 then YES, do whatever it takes but try to get at least 500-800 cals a day just so you can survive. Probably best to cycle as you suggested to prevent starvation mode and cardio cardio cardio!

    It depends on how long you have to do it for. A few days? weeks? months?
    If its a month long challenge, you won't really be doing any harm to yourself. Any longer than six weeks and I would recommend just eating low calorie but not dropping below 1200.
  • Bentley2718
    Bentley2718 Posts: 1,689 Member
    A lot of people I think are assuming the OP is drinking fruit juice. True, juicers remove fiber, but if she's drinking vegetable juice, particularly from things like kale, celery, and cucumbers, she shouldn't be getting a lot of sugar.
  • 30tips
    30tips Posts: 132
    Do whatever´s best for you, but I would get hungry with it. I guess my best advice is to be careful, because when you are too drastic with your body, then you might get a cold. From experience, once I got a cold (before joining MFP) and I gained weight, not lost it.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I posted i could win $4000 in the very first post!

    One thing I haven't seen, and I apologize if I missed it, is how long the contest runs? How long do you plan to do this?
  • jdhosier
    jdhosier Posts: 315 Member
    Check out the documentary "Fat, Sick and Almost Dead". I watched it on Netflix. It is a fascinating documentary about a guy who decided to give juicing a go for 60 days. The result is pretty amazing. You might get some good information.

    Good luck.
  • tnichols143
    tnichols143 Posts: 4
    Juicing is great!! You should watch the documentary (on netflix) called Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead. It's awsome!! the guy juices for 60 days straight and he looks so amazing! In addition to losing his extra weight, his skin glows! It made me think seriously about juicing. Also in the Gearson theory for treating Cancer, juicing is a major part of the program. So, i think its a healthy choice!! :-) Good Luck!!
  • fjrandol
    fjrandol Posts: 437 Member
    I posted i could win $4000 in the very first post!

    I don't believe $4000 is worth your health. Take a look at that baby you are holding in your picture.

    She needs you to be healthy and to teach her healthy habits.

    Without proper protein and fat intake you are doing damage to your body.
    ^^^This.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    It would be around 800 cals a day for a few days and then jump back up to 1200 for a few days and then back to 800 and so on and so on...

    I love how you say "jump back up to 1200" like it's enough.

    You silly women and the idiotic things you do to lose weight.

    It must be nice to be so wealthy that you think being hungry for a short while to win $4000 is idiotic.
    Losing weight for money IS idiotic.
  • korygilliam
    korygilliam Posts: 594 Member
    First off, whatever makes you feel satisfied...

    3 things
    1-the poster may not want the protein to help build muscles, since on a weight loss race...wouldn't want to gain muscle weight for the race (but is best for overall weight loss and ease of maintanance)

    2-I have read a lot of articles about how you shouldn't waste calories on juices (even fresh ones). Maybe do smoothies instead, so you get the rest of the health benefits of the fuits/veggies.

    3-I think that you will risk making yourself even more hungry due to the sugar/insulin spikes from just the juice as well.

    Good luck, $4K is a heck of a prize!

    edit to add: just saw your response (I think is yours) about if the 1200 calories a day is wrong. Keep in mind that the 1200 is NET calories, meaning that when you add intake and remove exercise burn, it should equal 1200. So you can either eat 1200 cal and not exercise or eat 1700 and exercise for 500. It is the way that MFP is built...if you want to eat more, you have to exercise more.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Did you know that if you lose 100% muscle it'd only take a deficit of 3500 to lose 5.8lbs.....


    This "plan" sounds like you are setting yourself up to lose a ton of muscle. And who doesn't want that?



    Oh wait, most people don't want to lose muscle.
  • My1985Freckles
    My1985Freckles Posts: 1,039 Member
    It would be around 800 cals a day for a few days and then jump back up to 1200 for a few days and then back to 800 and so on and so on...

    I love how you say "jump back up to 1200" like it's enough.

    You silly women and the idiotic things you do to lose weight.
    [/quote




    1200 calories is my daily goal according to this web site! Are you telling me that it is wrong?

    Yes, it is wrong.... What is your BMR? I'm 26, 5'3", and 167 (so at the very least close to you in weight) My BMR is 1466. That means I need to eat at least 1466 on average daily to sustain my body's natural functions like breathing, pumping blood, and blinking. Check your BMR on here and go from there.
  • evansproudmama
    evansproudmama Posts: 493 Member
    Everyone is so judgemental here! Get off it hell I'd eat nothing but a fruit a day for 4 grand!! ha but seriously juicing isnt the worst thing you could do it sounds like you know you need more which is why you are cycling if its working for you go for it! Good Luck!!
  • Nopedotjpeg
    Nopedotjpeg Posts: 1,805 Member
    It would be around 800 cals a day for a few days and then jump back up to 1200 for a few days and then back to 800 and so on and so on...

    I love how you say "jump back up to 1200" like it's enough.

    You silly women and the idiotic things you do to lose weight.

    :) I like when people say the things I've been thinking.
  • hottottie11
    hottottie11 Posts: 907 Member
    Inadequate protein and fat. 800-1200 calories a day? If 4000$ is worth wrecking your metabolism, losing muscle mass and having a HIGHER Body Fat percentage, go forward. You can use your winnings to lipo the fat you'll likely gain back.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    Everyone is so judgemental here! Get off it hell I'd eat nothing but a fruit a day for 4 grand!! ha but seriously juicing isnt the worst thing you could do it sounds like you know you need more which is why you are cycling if its working for you go for it! Good Luck!!
    Calling people judgemental is judgemental. Bless your heart. :flowerforyou:
  • lduncan0044
    lduncan0044 Posts: 30
    I posted i could win $4000 in the very first post!

    One thing I haven't seen, and I apologize if I missed it, is how long the contest runs? How long do you plan to do this?




    its a 12 week challenge, we only have 9 weeks left. I've lost 14 pounds so far
  • Skurz47
    Skurz47 Posts: 15
    I think you could come up with a better plan and aren't going to burn any real amount of fat.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Did you know that if you lose 100% muscle it'd only take a deficit of 3500 to lose 5.8lbs.....


    This "plan" sounds like you are setting yourself up to lose a ton of muscle. And who doesn't want that?



    Oh wait, most people don't want to lose muscle.

    Pay me $4000 and I'll try my best to lose muscle. I can build it back later.
  • lduncan0044
    lduncan0044 Posts: 30
    A lot of people I think are assuming the OP is drinking fruit juice. True, juicers remove fiber, but if she's drinking vegetable juice, particularly from things like kale, celery, and cucumbers, she shouldn't be getting a lot of sugar.







    I rarely put any fruit in my juice, mainly celery carrots cucumbers
  • chicklidell
    chicklidell Posts: 275
    After a workout your body has about a 30 minute window to get good protein to its muscles. A lot of people take a protein shake to get it there the fastest. Whole foods take time to digest so that means the protein might not make it to your muscles in 30 minutes. Protein shakes are great because they are already broken down and get to your muscles the fastest. Think of a spounge that has been sitting out in the sun all day. When u throw some water on it the spounge soaks it up. This is what happens when you give your muscles protein after a workout, your muscles soak up the protein!

    I asked a registered dietician about this protein within an hour. Her response was, unless you are of elite athlete status, {professional/Olympic level} that protein immediately after workout is not necessary. As long as you get an increase amt throughout the day of workout, its fine.

    You are right..most people don't need to worry about post workout nutrition, or the "said" window of opportunity. I think replacing atwo meals with juice, isn't an optimal way to cut. Eat a lean protein meal instead, you'll be under in sugars and carbs and it will fill you up for very few calories.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Did you know that if you lose 100% muscle it'd only take a deficit of 3500 to lose 5.8lbs.....


    This "plan" sounds like you are setting yourself up to lose a ton of muscle. And who doesn't want that?



    Oh wait, most people don't want to lose muscle.

    Pay me $4000 and I'll try my best to lose muscle. I can build it back later.

    But she only said she could win, not that she would. I could win $26 million dollars with one lottery ticket too.
  • Nerdy_Rose
    Nerdy_Rose Posts: 1,277 Member
    Everyone is so judgemental here! Get off it hell I'd eat nothing but a fruit a day for 4 grand!! ha but seriously juicing isnt the worst thing you could do it sounds like you know you need more which is why you are cycling if its working for you go for it! Good Luck!!
    Calling people judgemental is judgemental. Bless your heart. :flowerforyou:

    judgmental*
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Did you know that if you lose 100% muscle it'd only take a deficit of 3500 to lose 5.8lbs.....


    This "plan" sounds like you are setting yourself up to lose a ton of muscle. And who doesn't want that?



    Oh wait, most people don't want to lose muscle.

    Pay me $4000 and I'll try my best to lose muscle. I can build it back later.

    But she only said she could win, not that she would. I could win $26 million dollars with one lottery ticket too.

    Just like the lottery, you can't win if you don't play.
  • honeysprinkles
    honeysprinkles Posts: 1,757 Member
    Personally, it's not something I would do. I would be too hungry and I usually get headaches when I don't eat for a while, so there's no way I could live off juice until dinner! As for whether it's the healthiest way to lose weight, I'd say probably not, but I can't say for sure for you because we're all different. If it's something you plan to do long term, talk to a doctor or a nutritionist first.
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