I am thinking of doing some sort of liquid diet. Before you begin lecturing me on how a liquid diet doesn't work and you always gain the weight back, let me explain what I am considering. I would have a smoothie for breakfast. a healthy mid morning snack, a smoothie for lunch with maybe a side of fresh veggies, and then a mid day snack, then a healthy dinner, and a small after dinner snack. I would replace two meals with smoothies. The reason I am wanting to do this is not out of desperation, but out of time issues. In the morning, I am always rushing out the door. A smoothie that I could take in the car with me would help instead of finding some sugary snack when I got to work. At lunch, I pick up my one year old which leaves little time to eat a meal. I could have another smoothie and maybe some veggies or a granola bar for lunch while I am going to get her. Does that sound OK? I don't want to do some fad diet that may cause health issues, extreme hunger, or doesn't teach you the proper way to eat. Has anyone every tried a liquid diet? If so, I would love to hear your successes and tips. Thanks!
Hi! I am new to your blog. Will you be making the smoothie at home or picking it up on the road?
ReplyDeleteIf I do a mid-day workout (meaning I go to the gym during my lunch break at work) I will occasionally pick up a smoothie on my way back to the library. I think I have a mental thing with smoothies, because I am always still hungry after I drink them.
Keep us updated on how this works out for you!
I will make them at home. My work has a fridge so I can store some there and at home. I am thinkng that I will have something with the smoothie like a lara bar or something. I will let you know if it is is successful or not. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteMy breakfast each day is an Isagenix protein shake blended with ice & 1/2 banana or other fruit. It's quick and one of the most nutritious (23 vitamins & minerals) meals. When I'm being good, I also have a shake for lunch or dinner too. Helped me lose 45 lbs in 4 months! If you are making your own smoothies twice a day, just make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tara!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great plan. I love smoothies and was drinking them a lot for breakfast during the early summer.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Tara. Done correctly, it can be not only beneficial, but optimal.
ReplyDeleteMuch love to you on all you're discovering!
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Excellent writing about liquid diet, it is actually useful for me. keep writing and happy blogging.
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I've been away from blogger land for a bit! Oops. I agree with the other comments about being done correctly. And it sounds like your plan was very intelligent. Did you ever do it? How did it work out?
ReplyDeleteI am doing a shake for breakfast and one for dinner. Bigger balanced lunch and 2 snacks. I'm using ViSalus shakes: http://healthgirl.bodybyvi.com I'm doing the whole transformation challenge. HELLO CRUISE! :)
Hope all is well!
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