Is going on a juice diet ok?

Question

I am a bit overweight. My diet is not good at all and I want to go through a radical health cleanse. Is going on a juice diet ok? Does anyone here have any suggestions? I am quitting drinking for a while. I am laying off the fried foods for a while. It's time for me to make a lifestyle change but I don't know where to start.

Answer 1

no not ok...first juice has lots of sugar and i've heard even more than soda so a lot is not good....i saw this thing on oprah once they were talking about making simple changes like stop drinking coffee n soda...drink more water....eat FRESH fruit and salmon is really good fore u too...it like clenses ur system i forgot the name of the diet but just don't do crazy stuff like that...it just messes up ur body more in the end....just eat HEALTHY stuff...n be more active....it's the only way

Answer 2

Some fad diets have an underlying priciple (such as eliminating carbohydrates) while others are mainly starvation. This particular diet just seems weird.

The Promise: In 2 1/2 months you should lose 52 pounds...

The Rules:

You must drink eight 8oz. glasses of water daily (64 oz. total per day).
At any meal you may eat until you are full.
You must eat the minimum listed at each meal. (yep, this diet list the minimum you should eat).
You cannot eliminate anything from the diet. Especially the bacon at breakfast and the salads. You must eat the bacon and salads. These combinations of food burn the fat, omitting one part of the combination will cause the whole thing not to work.
The grapefruit or fruit juice is important because it acts as a catalyst that starts the burning process. Don't add or reduce the amount of grapefruit or juice.
Cut down on coffee, it affects the insulin balance that hinders the burning process. Try to limit to 1 cup at meal time.
Don't eat between meals. If you eat the suggested foods you will not get hungry.
You can fry food in butter and use butter generously on vegetables.
Do not eat desserts, breads, and white vegetables or sweet potatoes.
You may double or triple helpings of meat, salad or vegetables.
Eat until you are stuffed. The more you eat the more weight you will lose.
Stay on the diet 12 days, then stop the diet for 2 days and repeat.
Diet Plan:
Breakfast:

Either 1/2 grapefruit OR 8 oz. juice (unsweetened)
2 eggs any style
2 slices of bacon
Lunch:

Either 1/2 grapefruit OR 8 oz. juice (unsweetened)
Salad with any dressing
Meat any style and any amount.
Dinner:

Either 1/2 grapefruit OR 8 oz. juice (unsweetened)
Salad with any dressing OR a red or green vegetable cooked in butter or spices.
Meat or even Fish any style cooked any way.
Coffee or Tea (1 cup)
Bedtime Snack:

8oz. glass of tomato juice or 8 oz cup of skim milk.


Things you May NOT Have Things You May Have
White onions
Potatoes
Celery
Peas
Cereal
Corn
Starchy vegetables
Potato chips
Peanut Butter
Pasta
Corn chips
Jelly or Jam
Sweet pickles
Pretzels
Fruit
Low-fat / fat free or diet salad dressings

Things You May Have
Red onions
bell peppers
Radishes
Broccoli
Cucumbers
Carrots
Green Onions
Leaf Spinach
Cabbage
Tomatoes
Green Beans
Lettuce
Chili (no beans)
Mayonnaise (hence the term Mayo diet)
Any cheese
Hot Dogs
Cole Slaws
Reg. Salad Dressing
Green Vegetables
1 tsp Dried Nuts
Dill or Bread / Butter Pickles

Answer 3

It would be a very good way to ruin your health. If you're determined to lose weight quickly, then fast and drink only water with a little lemon or lime juice in it. Start with a 24 hour fast. Then do 48 hours. Then 72. From 72, do five days and nights. Then seven days and nights. Leave the same amount of time between the fasts, at least, as you spend fasting. The longest you should do is thirty days. And you should know how to properly break a fast. Look for information about fasting on the Net or in the library.

Since you're looking for a health "cleanse," I recommend fasting for twenty-four hours, eating norm ally for three days, then repeating the cycle until you feel that you have been "cleansed." After that, fast once a week for twenty-four hours. Break this fast with a few ounces of natural juice, no sugars added. A few hours later, have a nice salad. Include meat and bread in the third meal if you wish.


Good luck.

Answer 4

How ironic! I was just reading up on that! A true fast is just water, and no food. However, you must start out with a juice fast... Pick one juice to begin your fasting. Right now I am drinking tomato juice for two days (and water). This readies your body for a fast. Then , water only for three, five or up to 14 days. And lots and lots of rest! This is supposed to really cleanse your colon, intestine.. and it helps with obesity, skin problems, arthritis, pains and aches, bad breath, and much more. Good luck!

Answer 5

you have taken a very gud decision there is nothing wrong in going on a diet. but the thing is only juice diet will not be sufficient enough. take in a lot of boiled, green vegetables and the most important thing DO SOME EXCERCISE FOR CALORIE EXPENDITURE. there is no other best way to reduce ones weight than some good excercise

Answer 6

no, plz do not even think about it,if u like ur body and ur health is important for u.
all minerals, and protein ur body shud get every day. some ppl have milk diet, some r on fruit diet. but its definitly wrong.
diet doesnt mean u shouldnt eat anything. it means eat but correctly eat.
try to see a good noutritiinist and take a healthy good diet, u have to be patient and do not become sad and down btw.
good diet. excercises will help u.
im sure

Answer 7

no it's not good....Your body doesn't get the nutrients it needs from juice alone. Your body will then start using the fat in the body for energy..and yes you will lose weight..but when you start eating normal foods again you will put the weight back on because you body has been starved for those vital nutrients. Eat small sensible meals at meal times and other times when you get hungry, eat fresh fruit and raw veggies. And of course, get plenty of exercise.

Answer 8

My sister has this book called The doctor's pocket Calorie, Fat & Carb counter. It's by a Dietition named Allan Borushek. It's a good book that would probably help you. The website is www.CalorieKing.com.

Answer 9

It will make you lose weight very quickly, (as long as its low sugar & carbs) BUt two things: When you get back off it, you will gain it right back cause you have to keep up with it. and two, youll have some baaad gas!

Answer 10

yah it would be ok if you drank juice with low sugar in it. it may not taste as good as juice with lots of sugar. but if you cut low on sugary juices then i think it would be ok.