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by anonymous on May 23rd, 2008

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I'm trying to lose weight and have started a diet of eating nothing but oat crackers. I get 1300 cals a day, 40g protein, 60g carbs, low sugar & fat, high in fibre & 6g of salt a day + i am taking multivitamins daily.

Its only for a week, is this ok?

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  • by Sweet T on May 23rd, 2008

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    NO, but I think you already know that.

    Low calorie dieting slows your metabolism, making it progressively more difficult to lose weight and keep it off. When faced with a shortage of calories, your body’s natural response is to conserve fat. persists long enough with the self-imposed famine, the body begins to break down muscle tissue for fuel. When protein is broken down, it releases nitrogen. Your body will quickly wash away the nitrogen by releasing water from tissue cells, causing an immediate reduction in water weight and a noticeable drop on the scale. However, water and muscle loss is nothing to celebrate. The water weight will be quickly regained as soon as you have something to drink, and the missing muscle can wreak havoc on your metabolism for a good long time. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn even when you’re just sitting around.

    A healthy diet is based around whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and lean protein. A healthy diet keeps your metabolism in high gear with 4 to 6 small meals a day.

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  • by Anonymous on January 20th, 2009

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    Why nothing but oat crackers? Isn't it bland? If you want to lose weight, I suggest eating lots of fruit & veggies (like 10 servings/day) instead of crackers. In addition, have some bran cereal for fibre and white meat for protein... You don't need to starve yourself in order to lose weight.
    A few years ago I lost 30 pounds in 2 months by sticking to a diet pretty much like what I just said - lotsss of fruit & veggies is the key; green tea and water and no junkfood! Along with lots of walking (fast) about 2 hours 6 times a week. Now I just go to the gym to maintain my weight.
    Hahaha, seriously, the diet you're describing sounds so boring and you're not going to be happy with the results cause eventually you're just going to splurge on junkfood when you wont be able to take it anymore. And you won't lose much weight, especially in only 1 week, because after that 1 week, you'll probably go back to your regular diet and just gain whatever 1 or 2 pounds you initially "lost". If you want real results, you have to work for it and do what's good for your body.
    Plus, it's so simple, really. It's simple math: just burn more calories than you consume. Do some research.

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  • by Geek Goddess on May 23rd, 2008

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    You're eating nothing but crackers? No, this is not ok.

    Your better bet at losing weight and keeping it off is to change your eating habits and have meals that are heavy on broiled meat/chicken/fish, veggies, and fruit. Weight Watchers and eDiets has low cost help online with menus and recipes.

    Eat right, exercise, and the weight will come off. Eating nothing but crackers is 1) going to get boring really fast and you'll end up gorging on real food, and 2) you won't be getting the protein, calcium, and other natural vitamins that you'd get from real food.

    If you are just trying to fast for a week, then look up healthier ways to do it. Eating nothing but crackers is bad for your body and your mind.

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