Did anyone ever notice?

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That there is no replacement for a well balanced diet and exercise. I'm scrolling through the list of questions in the "diet and fitness" section and it seems like every other question is about what supplement will help them lose fat faster. Not to mention some stupid soup diet promising a certian amount of weigh loss??? Seriously, if you look at that diet in detail you will notice that the sodium intake is so low, you will drop about 10lbs of stored water within a week no matter what you weigh.

Am I the only one that appreciates a fit lifestyle? Or in other words, am I that rare that I don't mind working to have a great looking body? I mean seriously folks, it's worth the work. It's summer time and I've paid my dues, don't for one second think those guys with the 6 pack abs got that way by accident or just by having good genetics.

Good luck with your endeavors but keep in mind, there is no substitue for hard work and a good WELL BALANCED diet.

Haha, stop it with that damn soup diet! Lol

Seriously, I can't believe you put that crap on my post. Errrr!!!

But, in all honesty.... I know it will help to lose weight, but weight and fat are two differnt things. I see what you are trying to say about it giving the will power to start a program and stick to it, but with crash diets like that you are only going to rebound in time. Fitness is a lifestyle and it would be unhealthy to eat that for the rest of your life.

Answer 1

so true!

Answer 2

I am SO in agreement with you. Even if you don't need a diet to lose weight, healthy food and exercise will allow your weight to distribute in the right areas of your body, and make you feel so much better about yourself.

Not only is exercise beneficial to your organs but it does wonders for your mental attitude. Just a mile walk a day will take the blahs away.

My son can feel so lousy he doesn't want to move - and then start lifting weights and before long he's happy and energized.

Treat your body well and the rewards will come to you in many ways.

Answer 3

I totally agree with you. About 5 years ago I began walking daily and eating low fat. I lost about 90 pounds. Now granted, it took over a year to lose that much, but I've kept it off. Now I have added pilates and weight training to my fitness regime. For the best results, I think exercise and healthy eating are the only things that will make a real and long-lasting change.

Answer 4

Are you sure? Mine isn't considered "well balanced" but I cut down on total quantity, sugar, fat and carb intake. I lost over 100 lbs and kept it off for over 2 yrs. I only have 10-15 more to go. Some really intense hunger here and there helps too. I don't need meat, fish, veggies and lots of meals.

But I think your main point is make a habit you can stick to. No "gimmick" is going to work. I agree there.

Answer 5

Well said! you tell them how it is

Keep up the good work and i hope to follow in your footsteps as i too have began a new exercise plan with a well balanced diet

Answer 6

What you say is absolutely true, but ... it's human nature to want a quick fix, all the gain without the pain.

I don't think we'll ever stop looking for that miracle.

Answer 7

It's not stupid, it does work for fast weight loss. For some people, this is a kick start to lose 15-17 lbs, and then continue with the fit lifestyle. I know first hand it works, so don't be so quick to criticize. (P.S. – I saw where you recommended diuretics in one of your other answers regarding weight loss, so don’t be a hypocrite)

For those who don't know..........

BASIC FAT BURNING SOUP

6 large green onions 2 green peppers
1 or 2 cans of tomatoes [crushed] 1/2 bunch of celery
1 large head of cabbage 1 pkg. Lipton onion soup
4 cups of water

Season with 1/4 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. pepper, 1/4 tsp. curry, 1 Tbsp. parsley, if desired or bouillon or hot sauce. Cut vegetables in small to medium pieces and cover with water. Boil fast for ten minutes. Reduce to simmer and continue cooking until vegetables are tender. This soup can be eaten anytime you are hungry. Eat as much as you want, whenever you want. This soup will not add calories. The more you eat the more you will lose. Fill a thermos in the morning if you will be away during the day. If eaten for indefinite periods you would suffer malnutrition.
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DAY ONE: All fruits except bananas. Cantaloupe and watermelon are lower in calories than most fruits. Eat only the soup and fruits. For drinks; unsweetened tea, cranberry juice, or water.

DAY TWO: All vegetables. Eat until you are stuffed with all the fresh, raw, or canned vegetables. Try to eat green leafy veggies and stay away from dry beans, peas, and corn. Eat along with the soup. At dinner time on this day, reward yourself with a big baked potato and butter. Do not eat any fruits.

DAY THREE: Eat all the soup, fruits, and vegetables you want. Do not have a baked potato. If you have eaten for three days as above, and have not cheated, you will have lost 5 to 7 pounds.

DAY FOUR: Bananas and skim milk. Eat as many as 8 bananas and drink as many glasses of water as you can on this day along with the soup. Bananas are high in calories and carbohydrates and so is the milk, but on this particular day your body will need the potassium and
the carbohydrates, proteins and calcium to lessen your craving for sweets.

DAY FIVE: Beef and tomatoes. You may have 10 to 20 ounces of beef and a can of tomatoes or as many as 6 fresh tomatoes on this day. Try to drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water
this day to wash away the acid in your body. Eat the soup at least once this day.

DAY SIX: Beef and veggies. Eat to your heart's content of the beef and vegetables this day. You can even have two or three steaks if you like with the green leafy vegetables, but no baked potato. be sure and eat the soup.

DAY SEVEN: Brown rice, unsweetened fruit juices and vegetables. Again, stuff yourself. Be sure to have the soup at least once today.

At the end of the seventh day, if you have not cheated on the above diet, you will have lost 10 to 17 pounds. If you have lost more than 17 pounds, stay off the diet for two days before resuming again from day one.

This seven day eating plan can be used as often as you like. As a matter of fact, if correctly followed, it will clean your system of impurities and give you a feeling of well-being as never before.

After only seven days of this process, you will begin to feel lighter by at least 10 and possibly 17 pounds, having an abundance of energy. Continue this plan as long as you wish and feel the difference.

This diet is fast, fat-burning, and the secret is that you will burn more calories than you take in. It will flush your system of impurities and give you a feeling of well-being. This diet does not lend itself to drinking any alcoholic beveragesat any time because of the removal of fat build-up in your system. Go off the diet at least 24 hours before any intake of alcohol.

Because everyone's digestive system is different, this diet will affect everyone differently. After day three, you will have more energy than when you began, if you did not cheat. After
being on this diet for several days, you will find your bowel movements have changed. Although you can have black coffee with this diet, you may find that you don't need the caffeine after the third day.

DEFINITE NO-NO'S: Fried foods, bread, alcohol, no carbonated drinks, including diet drinks. stick with water, unsweetened tea, black coffee, unsweetened fruit juices, cranberry juice, and skim milk. If you prefer, you can substitute broiled fish or baked chicken {skinless} for the beef on only one of the beef days. You need the high protein in the beef the other day.

The Basic Fat Burning Soup can be eaten anytime you feel hungry. Eat as much as you wish. Remember, the more you eat, the more you will lose. Continue this plan as long as you wish and feel the difference both physically and mentally.

Any prescribed medication will not hurt you on this diet.

Answer 8

and a lot of self control, and will power, that helps you to do it... lol, but I totally agree...