Grapefruit Diet

Larimar0989
Larimar0989 Posts: 55
in Food and Nutrition
Okay, so I have been reading everywhere that grapefruits are excellent for weight loss. Most people say you should have half of one before every meal. So I decided to do just that, this week...even if they can be sour as hell!!!

I've already noticed differences and its only been two days! I'm going to the bathroom more and I feel a lot lighter. Plus I've seen lbs drop on the scale (even though I know I shouldn't be weighing myself after two days). So, I'm happy. I am definitely seeing results.

IS ANYONE ELSE DOING THIS? HOW ARE YOU FEELING? HAVE YOU HAD ANY RESULTS?

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  • emilypurplefrog
    emilypurplefrog Posts: 92 Member
    Haven't heard of this diet before, but I have heard about the apple diet. Are you eating only grapefruit or having them with a meal?
  • Larimar0989
    Larimar0989 Posts: 55
    Haven't heard of this diet before, but I have heard about the apple diet. Are you eating only grapefruit or having them with a meal?

    I am eating it as a snack, before my breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. So, yes I am having regular meals, but I eat the grapefruit before them.

    I heard apples are very good as well. People recommend an apple a day.
  • emilypurplefrog
    emilypurplefrog Posts: 92 Member
    That definitely sounds very easy to do and probably reduces the urge to snack as well! I think I may give it a try!
  • marie_cressman
    marie_cressman Posts: 980 Member
    no i haven't done it, but i ALMOST bought a huge bag of grapefruit today at the commissary. I should have done it. LOL
  • maylene1853
    maylene1853 Posts: 58
    i half a half grapefruit almost everyday i put it in my protein shake. not sure if its helping or not but i heard it does and im having decent weightloss with everything im doing combined!
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Grapefruit is delicious. I believe eating it with a meal can also help you absorb essential nutrients, like iron. I have to be honest though, I was pretty sure that this thread was going to be about some kind of grapefruit only diet! I was thankful to see that you were just looking for a "boost" from it. Not sure of all of the science behind it, but as long as it fits into your day, why not!?
  • metalvegan
    metalvegan Posts: 133 Member
    Do you reduce the amount of food you are eating during meals at all? Or just also eat a half grapefruit? I'm really intrigued by this!! I think I might try it too :)
  • Larimar0989
    Larimar0989 Posts: 55
    That definitely sounds very easy to do and probably reduces the urge to snack as well! I think I may give it a try!

    Yeah, Exactly! Its a low cal snack and its a fruit and it can be delicious if you're lucky and find a sweet one (unless you like sour stuff). I dont think you'll lose anything if you try it...maybe just a few lbs ;)
  • richiefixo
    richiefixo Posts: 104 Member
    half a grape fruit with breakfast will add a slight boost to your metabolism and give you a well rounded range of nutrients. but a diet focussed primarily on grapefruit is a FAD diet and will eventually lead to relapse and regain. which is what you want to avoid. Just maintain a balanced diet and include superfoods like grapefruits in moderation and you will see results either way. :)

    stay beautiful
    Richard
  • Shash27
    Shash27 Posts: 172
    I love grapfruit but it (like most fruit) has a considerable amount of sugar, which is fine in moderation. It sounds like you'd be eating 1.5 everyday. I would keep an eye on that.
  • kerr2010
    kerr2010 Posts: 219 Member
    I've never hear of this, but maybe I will give it a try. When I was pregnant I couldn't get enough grapefruit. It is one of my favourite foods. I just hate cutting it.
  • AmyFett
    AmyFett Posts: 1,607 Member
    Grapefruit is delicious. I believe eating it with a meal can also help you absorb essential nutrients, like iron. I have to be honest though, I was pretty sure that this thread was going to be about some kind of grapefruit only diet! I was thankful to see that you were just looking for a "boost" from it. Not sure of all of the science behind it, but as long as it fits into your day, why not!?

    same here.. I always click on completely ridiculous titles LOL just to see what dumb things people are up to, but this makes sense, and I was glad to see it wasn't 'only eat grapefruits for so and so many days' I should try this =)
  • Larimar0989
    Larimar0989 Posts: 55
    Do you reduce the amount of food you are eating during meals at all? Or just also eat a half grapefruit? I'm really intrigued by this!! I think I might try it too :)

    I dont reduce. I usually have a small snack before bigger meals anyway...so I dont pig out. When I feel full I just stop eating from the meal. I just eat half before my big meal...
    and yeah you should! Let me know how it goes :)
  • lowry12
    lowry12 Posts: 74 Member
    this is the actual grapefruit diet plan if you follow it exactly u can and will loose 10-12 lbs in 12 days been there done that :)

    Grapefruit Diet Plan And Menus

    The best thing about Grapefruit diet plan is that it helps one to lose approximately 10 pounds in 12 days and that too without controlling the appetite. The juice of the grapefruit encourages the fat burning process. Along with the exercise, which is part of the Grapefruit diet plan, useful results can be achieved.

    Please note these things before taking a meal

    Very hot or very cold foods should not be taken.

    Food should not be cooked in aluminum pans

    The duration between protein meals and starch meals should be at least 4 hours.

    Grapefruit Diet Breakfast Menu :

    2 eggs boiled

    2 slices of bacon

    1/2 grapefruit or 8 oz. grapefruit juice without adding sugar

    Grapefruit Diet Lunch Menu :

    1/2 grapefruit or 8 oz. grapefruit juice without adding sugar

    Salad

    Any style meat in any amount.

    Grapefruit Diet Dinner Menu :

    1/2 grapefruit or 8 oz. grapefruit juice without adding sugar

    Salad with or a red or green vegetable cooked in butter or spices.

    Meat or Fish cooked any way.

    Coffee or Tea (1 cup)

    Bedtime Snack :

    8 oz cup of skim milk.

    The above plan will definitely suit you, but for a balanced diet that is really good for health, it is important to select small servings from each of the following five food groups to plan your daily menu:
    Carbohydrates Fruits Vegetables Dairy Products Proteins
    3-4 servings daily 4-6 servings daily 2-4 servings daily 1-2 servings daily 2 servings daily
    Whole Grain Bagels, Corn Flakes, Low sugar cereals, Bran Muffins, Pasta, Rice, Whole Grain Bread, and Potatoes. Oranges, Papayas, Plums, Strawberries, Pears, Apples, Melons, Grapefruit and Bananas. Spinach, Peas, Corn, Salad, Cucumbers, Carrots, Celery, Asparagus and Broccoli. Cheese, Milk, Yogurt, and Cottage Cheese. Tuna without Mayonnaise, Crab, Lean Steak, Skinless Chicken, Fish, Beans, Lentils and Eggs.
  • ohtwofive
    ohtwofive Posts: 1
    this is the actual grapefruit diet plan if you follow it exactly u can and will loose 10-12 lbs in 12 days been there done that :)

    Grapefruit Diet Plan And Menus

    The best thing about Grapefruit diet plan is that it helps one to lose approximately 10 pounds in 12 days and that too without controlling the appetite. The juice of the grapefruit encourages the fat burning process. Along with the exercise, which is part of the Grapefruit diet plan, useful results can be achieved.

    Please note these things before taking a meal

    Very hot or very cold foods should not be taken.

    Food should not be cooked in aluminum pans

    The duration between protein meals and starch meals should be at least 4 hours.

    Grapefruit Diet Breakfast Menu :

    2 eggs boiled

    2 slices of bacon

    1/2 grapefruit or 8 oz. grapefruit juice without adding sugar

    Grapefruit Diet Lunch Menu :

    1/2 grapefruit or 8 oz. grapefruit juice without adding sugar

    Salad

    Any style meat in any amount.

    Grapefruit Diet Dinner Menu :

    1/2 grapefruit or 8 oz. grapefruit juice without adding sugar

    Salad with or a red or green vegetable cooked in butter or spices.

    Meat or Fish cooked any way.

    Coffee or Tea (1 cup)

    Bedtime Snack :

    8 oz cup of skim milk.

    The above plan will definitely suit you, but for a balanced diet that is really good for health, it is important to select small servings from each of the following five food groups to plan your daily menu:
    Carbohydrates Fruits Vegetables Dairy Products Proteins
    3-4 servings daily 4-6 servings daily 2-4 servings daily 1-2 servings daily 2 servings daily
    Whole Grain Bagels, Corn Flakes, Low sugar cereals, Bran Muffins, Pasta, Rice, Whole Grain Bread, and Potatoes. Oranges, Papayas, Plums, Strawberries, Pears, Apples, Melons, Grapefruit and Bananas. Spinach, Peas, Corn, Salad, Cucumbers, Carrots, Celery, Asparagus and Broccoli. Cheese, Milk, Yogurt, and Cottage Cheese. Tuna without Mayonnaise, Crab, Lean Steak, Skinless Chicken, Fish, Beans, Lentils and Eggs.

    does the 10lbs lost actually show, or was most of it water weight?
  • katydid25
    katydid25 Posts: 199 Member
    I'm also glad this isn't a grapefruit only diet! That's the only one I've heard of. I'm glad you're feeling so great with this though!

    I heard that if you cut them half and put them cut side down on a grill or in the oven, they become really, really sweet!
  • Larimar0989
    Larimar0989 Posts: 55
    I love grapfruit but it (like most fruit) has a considerable amount of sugar, which is fine in moderation. It sounds like you'd be eating 1.5 everyday. I would keep an eye on that.

    That's very true. Moderation IS key. Thanks! :)
  • JupiterJune
    JupiterJune Posts: 97
    Since it's rich in water, fiber and has a low amount of sodium, I'd say the grapefruit helps in weight loss because it's a filler food and will help you feel satiated, at the same time helping you eliminate water.
  • jenlarz
    jenlarz Posts: 813 Member
    I've done a diet before with lots of grapefruit and eggs. Also has protein, fruit, salads that kind of thing and lost 10 lbs in a week. It it the type if you went back to eating normally the weight would just come back. Considered doing a variation of this one and hit my calories to see what it does, but I've been doing with what I've been doing so I haven't yet.
  • Larimar0989
    Larimar0989 Posts: 55
    I've done a diet before with lots of grapefruit and eggs. Also has protein, fruit, salads that kind of thing and lost 10 lbs in a week. It it the type if you went back to eating normally the weight would just come back. Considered doing a variation of this one and hit my calories to see what it does, but I've been doing with what I've been doing so I haven't yet.

    What do you mean with "eating normally"? Like without the grapefruit only or eating normally, like eating junk food, processed stuff etc...?
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
    this is the actual grapefruit diet plan if you follow it exactly u can and will loose 10-12 lbs in 12 days been there done that :)

    Grapefruit Diet Plan And Menus

    The best thing about Grapefruit diet plan
    ...............................
    :mad:

    It's an idiotic fad "diet". I did it years ago when I was young and stupid.

    Don't encourage people to try this.
  • Larimar0989
    Larimar0989 Posts: 55
    this is the actual grapefruit diet plan if you follow it exactly u can and will loose 10-12 lbs in 12 days been there done that :)

    Grapefruit Diet Plan And Menus

    The best thing about Grapefruit diet plan
    ...............................
    :mad:

    It's an idiotic fad "diet". I did it years ago when I was young and stupid.

    Don't encourage people to try this.

    you dont encourage people to do that specific one or the one I mentioned?
  • Munchkinated
    Munchkinated Posts: 55
    I am a big fan of grapefruit and I can vouch for this. It really works.
    What also works is eating whatever you want throughout the day (Within your calorie goal ofc, but lean towards clean foods) & for dinner you should only eat kiwi's and pineapples. It gives you instant results. It's has a great cleansing effect and helps you lose weight.
  • momof3inmn
    momof3inmn Posts: 26
    Does it work if you eat the grapefruit cups?
  • momof3inmn
    momof3inmn Posts: 26
    Does it work if you eat the grapefruit cups?

    Bump
  • Bob314159
    Bob314159 Posts: 1,178 Member
    See also - Atkins diet

    The expert consensus seems to be pretty clear: Don't bother with the Grapefruit Diet.

    While nutritious grapefruit certainly can be part of a healthy weight loss plan, it contains no mysterious fat-burning properties.

    http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-grapefruit-diet?page=2

    The grapefruit diet, also known as the Hollywood Diet and erroneously as the Mayo Clinic Diet,[1] is a short-term fad diet that has existed in the United States since at least the 1930s

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grapefruit_diet

    or see Running with Scissors by Weird Al Yankovic

    Who's that waddlin' down the street It's just me 'cause I love to eat Fudge and twinkies and deviled ham Who's real flabby, yes, I am
    Every picture of me's gotta be an aerial view
    Now my doctor tells me, there's just one thing left to do
    Grapefruit diet, throw out the pizza and beer
    Grapefruit diet, oh, forget those jelly donuts out of here
    Grapefruit diet, might seem a little severe
    Grapefruit diet, I'm gettin' tired of my big fat rear, blow, fatty
  • marie_cressman
    marie_cressman Posts: 980 Member
    this is the actual grapefruit diet plan if you follow it exactly u can and will loose 10-12 lbs in 12 days been there done that :)

    Grapefruit Diet Plan And Menus

    The best thing about Grapefruit diet plan
    ...............................
    :mad:

    It's an idiotic fad "diet". I did it years ago when I was young and stupid.

    Don't encourage people to try this.

    you dont encourage people to do that specific one or the one I mentioned?


    I think they're referring to that specific diet plan. I didn't read it, but if it's cutting out any food groups completely or limiting to only certain foods, I wouldn't follow it. I'm a pretty firm believer in getting in everything from individual food groups (or following the "plate" rule... half the plate should be veggies/fruit, 1/4 whole grains, 1/4 lean protein). Do I always do that? No. I'm not perfect. LOL But I try very hard to dip into every food group and make healthy choices. Now, like someone else said, watch your sugars especially if you're eating other fruit throughout the day and sugary items, but to be honest I don't pay attention to my sugar levels. I have zero health problems (no high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, etc) and I just started seeing a nutritionist who hasn't told me I needed to watch anything specific other than calories, carbs, and fats after taking a look at my diary. I'm going to ask my nutritionist next week what she thinks of the grapefruit before each meal though. :) If you are staying withing your calories per day and you're feeling good, keep it up!

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