Fruit and Veggie Diet?

A friend of mine has been juicing since Jan 1st and has lost over 20 lbs.

Could also being known as a "raw diet". I have tried it and while I don't have much weight to lose I did lose the "bloat" very fast just eating raw foods/going on the elliptical for 30 mins. each day, and juicing. I felt AWESOME just eating those kinds of foods, had much more energy, and just overall looked better. But then the FH made me eat some pizza (ok I ate it on my own) and it's hard getting back into that "diet". But YES do it!

I strongly advise against any diet that cuts out food groups. While fruits and veggies may sound healthy, it''s not a good diet plan by itself. 1st, if you are planning on working out too, your body is going to need protein to build muscle, where is your body going to get this from if you're only eating fruits and veggies? 2nd, have you ever thought about what fruit is? It's water, some fiber and sugar. All fruits have sugar, yes they have really good properties too, like some are higher in fiber, antioxidents, etc. Veggies have a lot of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidents too, but putting yourself on veggies and fruits is basically a sugar and fiber diet. The best way to loose weight is to eat a little bit from each food group, in moderation 4-5 times a day to keep your metabolism moving. Eat 1100 -1300 calories per day, stay away from fried foods, and get your carbs from whole grain. Drinking eight 8oz glasses of ICE water can burn an extra 100 calories per day too.

I agree with Jennifer, especially since you plan on exercising. You need to give your body the proper fuel, and you need protein. If you really want to lose weight, cut out processed sugars, sodas, and juice drinks. All that extra sugar is not necessary. When you juice a piece of fruit, you are getting rid of the fiber, which you need for your digestion, etc.

I did this and it felt great. It's not something you can do long term. I ate only fruits, veggies, and nuts for a week and used protein powder to ensure I was getting the right amounts of everything your body needs. Then the following week I added chicken breast and eggs. It's just really expensive and so I really couldn't keep up.

I also agree with Jennifer. I actually talked to my doctor about a similar thing just today. He adviced me to have some sort of protein with every meal. I eat TONS of fresh fruits and veggies, but I encorporate a lot of eggs and thin sliced meat, as well. The only thing I'm really probably lacking on is grains. I need to work on that.

Wow, I could never do that. I'm a carnivore. I would recommend you get some sort of protein in your diet.

I actually went to the weightloss doctor today and he put me on a diet that is like Atkins and some other one. He said NO fruit because fruit turns to sugar. You can have a small amount of blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries every now and then with lite cool whip but no other fruit. And absolutely NO white foods. pasta (unless wheat or veggie) no milk unless lactose free (almond milk) no sugar no white rice. etc. He said you don't count calories you count carbs. No more than 50 carbs a day. I am going to start this tomorrow so we will see how good it works. He did say you can eat as much lean meat as you want. Just NO bacon.

Couldnt agree more with Jennifer K.

I agree with the other posters who think this isn't a great plan for your overall health and well-being.

I've been doing weight watchers and have been losing about 1lb per week for the past 2 months (only 8lbs total), but guess what? That 8lbs is NEVER coming back and I will look and feel amazing on my wedding day and for the rest of my life because I'm making an entire lifestyle change. It's not just about shedding pounds quickly, it's about making yourself healthy forever.

Sorry, didn't mean to get all soapboxy, but I just think you deserve better than starvation.

Rae, that's actually a beautiful way to put it :-)

Otherwise, ladies are right.

I agree with Jennifer & the others. I would also add that your muscles require calcium to function. Heard of rigormortis? It is when a body's muscle is no longer receiving calcium, which is required for muscles to STOP contracting. If you don't ingest calcium, guess where your body gets it from? Yup, your bones. Similar with protein. If you aren't ingesting any your body will take it from your muscles

If your exercising, just limit your caloric intake, and eat healthy, balanced meals. Have healthy snacks, save a few calories for a treat, so you don't have the urge to binge. =)

Eat a balanced diet. Make a lifestyle change. I hate all these fads! If you must, try this instead: get a normal size dinner plate fill an eight with meat, an eight with grain and then the rest with veggies and eat fruit as desert/ snacks 2-3 times a day.

This way you still get your protein and carbs but you kinda get on that diet. I can attest that eating MORE fruits and veggies WILL help you lose weight, but it is NOT healthy to eat ONLY fruits and veggies. I don't care what vegans say, there are certain things your body NEEDS to function properly.

I live in Taiwan and a lot of the older ladies tell me : stop eating meat and you will lose sooo much weight. I telll them well I still need protein so I will not stop. But I have cut back from the amount I used to eat when I lived back home.

I did a fruit and veggie diet on a few different religious occasions and I did slim down a lot, but you have to gradually reintroduce meat back into your diet or you'll hurt yourself.

Also it should only be temporary because you are depriving yourself of whole grains, protein and dairy. Sometimes adding beans or nuts to sub for meat is good. Rice is good for grain. You can also drink low fat milk and eat yogurt.

Overall, eating balanced meals and burning more calories than you eat is the best solution.

Im going to start this on Monday!! I work out daily but I've hit a plateau and i think this will help me out!! Thanks Sarah!!