Liquid diets have been
around for many years, but lately they are becoming more popular due to
celebrity endorsements. It continues to grow in popularity due to the benefits
of its drastic weight loss, but it also has other advantages:
· When you are on a liquid diet the digestive system gets a rests because
liquid is much easier to digest than solid foods.
· It is very good for the skin, giving it a younger appearance with a
change in as little as 24 hours from the start the diet.
·
It helps to eliminate toxins from the body.
·
It increases your energy.
·
It improves your mood and helps you to think clearer.
There are different
types of liquid diets. Some replace daily meals with nutritional shakes.
Other liquid diets consist of drinking only
juices made from fruits and or vegetables.
There are also options where some of
the meals are replaced by liquids and persons are allowed to consume
nutritional bars throughout the day. If you chose to use a liquid diet to aid
in your weight loss progress, there are some facts you need to keep in mind.
Liquid diets should
only be done over a short period of time; it should not be used for a long term
commitment. During the liquid diet, certain calories are restricted and, if
this is done over a long period, it can prove problematic for your health. You
also need to consult a doctor, nutritionist or dietitian before embarking on
this or any diet for that matter. A health care practitioner will be able to
set a time frame for your diet, but most beginners start a few days to a week
at the most.
Choose
a time span for your diet when you are not expecting any stressful situations,
because you should be in a restful state of mind during this time. If you are
planning a big soiree, expecting your in-laws to visit, or preparing an
important presentation at work, then do not
Choose a time span for
your diet when you are not expecting any stressful situations, because you
should be in a restful state of mind during this time. If you are planning a
big soiree, expecting your in-laws to visit, or preparing an important
presentation at work, then do not chose that particular day, week or month to
go on this diet. Stressful situations can adversely affect the diet.
Things you need for your liquid diet.
If you are embarking
on a juice diet, then you will need to shop for the required supplies. The main
things you need are:
· Water.
·
Herbal teas.
·
Fresh fruits.
·
Fresh vegetables.
The diet will consist
of about 8 glasses of water each day and each meal will be replaced with
vegetable and or fruits juices. It is recommended that you opt for mostly
vegetables juices because they contain more digestive enzymes, which will be
very helpful on your diet.
Throughout the day you can also sip on herbal teas,
but check that they do not include any type of sugar.
If you are dieting
during a work week, you need to mix juices and take them to work with you. You
should also have your water bottle and another bottle for your herbal tea to
keep you feeling full throughout the day.
Stay away from places such as fast food
outlets and restaurants while you are on the liquid diet. If you must go to a restaurant for a business
dinner, make sure to order herbal tea, fresh fruit juice or water; don’t be
tempted by the other options on the menu.
You are not required to do any
exercises during the course of your liquid diet. The most exercise that is
advised is leisurely walks, but nothing else that will allow you to increase
your heart rate or break a sweat.
vegetable and or
fruits juices.
It is recommended that you opt for mostly vegetables juices
because they contain more digestive enzymes, which will be very helpful on your
diet. Throughout the day you can also sip on herbal teas, but check that they
do not include any type of sugar.
If you are dieting
during a work week, you need to mix juices and take them to work with you. You
should also have your water bottle and another bottle for your herbal tea to
keep you feeling full throughout the day.
Stay away from places such as fast food
outlets and restaurants while you are on the liquid diet.
If you must go to a restaurant for a business
dinner, make sure to order herbal tea, fresh fruit juice or water; don’t be
tempted by the other options on the menu.
You are not required to do any
exercises during the course of your liquid diet.
The most exercise that is
advised is leisurely walks, but nothing else that will allow you to increase
your heart rate or break a sweat.
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