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Question: Jelly diet? good idea?

(Posted by: Jelena on 2010-03-09 14:27:55)

Have cereal for breakky, jelly for lunch or dinner (like a whole packet of jelly) and a normal dinner? will i lose weight?

Posted by: thiscrakaslug on 2010-03-09, 14:30:13

This sounds like a great idea! also try sacrificing oxen.

Posted by: Chris on 2010-03-09, 14:29:33

Is this a joke? Jelly contains very easy to break up sugars so If you only eat 3 meals a day and get hungry between each one, all of that will be turning into fat.

Posted by: Dance In The Dark on 2010-03-09, 14:29:35

Not a good idea. Dieting is not a good idea. Adding fruit, vegetables, proteins and vitamins to your diet and cutting out alot of junk & fatty foods is the only thing to make you lose weight: Along with exercise, of course.

Posted by: griseldaygregorio on 2010-03-09, 14:30:13

I would say a bad idea and one that is not only not going to allow you to lose weight but may very well develop new problems due to the sugar intake.

Posted by: Vortex on 2010-03-09, 14:31:18

No you aren't going to lose weight eating jelly for lunch. Your body needs certain nutrients, and it needs to maintain a steady blood sugar to keep your metabolism fired up. If all you eat is jelly for lunch you are basically starving yourself for 8-10 hours a day, which will slow down your weight loss instead of speed it up. Try having a salad for lunch instead, with a low cal dressing like Italian or a vinagrette. Add grilled chicken or a small amount of cheese too so you get protein and feel fuller. Good luck!

Posted by: Claire on 2010-03-09, 14:31:22

Afraid not. you need to have a balanced diet with good nutrients to fuel your body. you may loose a little but you will feel like crap. I eat 5 meals a day on average between 350-450 calories per meal following a 50% carbs, 30% protein, 20% fat ratio. Translates into 3-4 oz of protein, 1-2 cup of veg, 1/ 2 cup of carbs (brown rice or pasta) the key to good nutritional and health is a good balance of food including fruits and vegetables.

Posted by: jkim972 on 2010-03-09, 14:37:39

That is a terrible idea. where are all the good nutrients you need to survive?

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