rawkinrich
03-15-2006, 07:30 PM
Hi all,
I'd like to hear your thoughts on the 3 day fruit diet.
I'm 26 and my diet changes quite often. I love general fitness and a general diet, but it all go's wrong around twice a week because I like socialising with friends with involves drinking quite heavily which makes my fitness and weight go to pot.
My question is - is it healthy, to detox your body and lose a few pounds, to go on a 3 diet fruit diet, which basically consists of apples, banana's, grapes, grapefruit, smoothies and water?
I must admit I did this last week while I was on a gym and running regime and I felt great. But, again, because of a social event, the weekend consisted of a lot of alcohol which spoilt everything. I really need to stop the great nights out (if I had a girlfriend it would be easier) but I do enjoy the fun.
Your opinion or tips? What about 5 day fruit diets?
Many thanks all,
Richard
I'd like to hear your thoughts on the 3 day fruit diet.
I'm 26 and my diet changes quite often. I love general fitness and a general diet, but it all go's wrong around twice a week because I like socialising with friends with involves drinking quite heavily which makes my fitness and weight go to pot.
My question is - is it healthy, to detox your body and lose a few pounds, to go on a 3 diet fruit diet, which basically consists of apples, banana's, grapes, grapefruit, smoothies and water?
I must admit I did this last week while I was on a gym and running regime and I felt great. But, again, because of a social event, the weekend consisted of a lot of alcohol which spoilt everything. I really need to stop the great nights out (if I had a girlfriend it would be easier) but I do enjoy the fun.
Your opinion or tips? What about 5 day fruit diets?
Many thanks all,
Richard
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rosebud1
03-16-2006, 01:52 AM
this is actually quite an unhealthy idea..you will detox i guess but you will have to go back eating normally...you cannot survive on fruit- you are starving yourself and getting an inadequate amount of calories and nutrients-especially if you are running it off!... just eat balanced meals and a weekend drinking splurge wont harm you. good luck!
F.R.O.S.T
03-16-2006, 05:23 AM
is it healthy, to detox your body and lose a few pounds, to go on a 3 diet fruit diet, which basically consists of apples, banana's, grapes, grapefruit, smoothies and water?
No, not at all. There is no evidence to suggest that any of these detox diets will actually "detox" your body, and you will be severly deficient in certain nutrients by going on one.
No, not at all. There is no evidence to suggest that any of these detox diets will actually "detox" your body, and you will be severly deficient in certain nutrients by going on one.
auntjudyg
03-16-2006, 10:56 AM
Personally, I think it can be helping to do some sort of "fasting" or a day (or perhaps more) now and then. I would start by doing is for one day periodically. One day of a restricted regime is not going to do any damage, IMHO. See how it goes from there.
But, I don't think "fasts" are good to use as remedies for bad habits the rest of the time, they are a benefit only in conjunction good habits most of the rest of the time.
But, I don't think "fasts" are good to use as remedies for bad habits the rest of the time, they are a benefit only in conjunction good habits most of the rest of the time.
F.R.O.S.T
03-17-2006, 12:47 AM
Personally, I think it can be helping to do some sort of "fasting" or a day (or perhaps more) now and then.
I'm going to have to dissagree with you there, there is no evidence to suggest that fasting has any benifit, and there is the obvious problem of a lack of certain nutrients.
I'm going to have to dissagree with you there, there is no evidence to suggest that fasting has any benifit, and there is the obvious problem of a lack of certain nutrients.
Concerned Male
03-17-2006, 01:04 AM
What about a water fast for about 1-3 days? I don't think 1-3 days of fasting would hurt the body's nutrient level to a high degree. Many people have had good results detoxing by fasting for a short time. Especially people that have spent a long amount of time eating/drinking a lot of junk.
F.R.O.S.T
03-17-2006, 06:01 AM
What about a water fast for about 1-3 days? I don't think 1-3 days of fasting would hurt the body's nutrient level to a high degree.
The body needs a constant intake of nutrients to run properly, 1 day would deplete your body of all water soluble vitamins and a lot of other nutrients, let alone 3 days. And lets not forget the ridiculous lack of calories you would be getting by doing this, which would send your body into starvation mode.
Many people have had good results detoxing by fasting for a short time. Especially people that have spent a long amount of time eating/drinking a lot of junk.
The obvious, and much more healthy solution, is simply to not eat/drink junk, not go on some ridiculous diet which will deprive you of nutrients and make you worse off.
The body needs a constant intake of nutrients to run properly, 1 day would deplete your body of all water soluble vitamins and a lot of other nutrients, let alone 3 days. And lets not forget the ridiculous lack of calories you would be getting by doing this, which would send your body into starvation mode.
Many people have had good results detoxing by fasting for a short time. Especially people that have spent a long amount of time eating/drinking a lot of junk.
The obvious, and much more healthy solution, is simply to not eat/drink junk, not go on some ridiculous diet which will deprive you of nutrients and make you worse off.
Lenin
03-17-2006, 09:01 AM
It sounds like a dreadful idea...the worst kind of fad dieting.
Diets should be thought of in terms of 3 YEARS, not 3 days.
rawkinrinch, save your time and energy for something worthwhile.
Diets should be thought of in terms of 3 YEARS, not 3 days.
rawkinrinch, save your time and energy for something worthwhile.
cad2
03-17-2006, 09:18 AM
I have to say that I do agree with auntjudy in the fact that a fast now and again can be good for your system but only for a day. I happen to do this once every three months just to give my body a bit of a break from working so hard all the time. I always feel great after doing this but I also follow a very healthy diet all year long and exercise on a regular basis. I just find for myself it is beneficial, for others it might not be but for me I enjoy the feeling of super health that I do get from this.