Protein Drinks ONLY

[Jennifer16005 26]

few things here

Is it bad just to drink Protein Shakes 3 times a day ?

I have only been doing it for 2 days now I feel fine. I wouldnt say i am full I am starving but i get thru it... I have somewhat good will power so far...

How long can i go on 3 shakes a day?

im intake of cals never go over 600 thats what my doctor told me 600-1000 per day

i am losing pretty good 35lbs in 2 months....

on a side note I had to put my scale in my husbands car so that i didnt weigh myself like 50 times a day LOL

I want to wait a whole week so that if i do lose it will be more of a surprise ....

[Corrigan 75]

Hi Jennifer, As far as I can tell, a Protein shake diet probably won't be harmfull for a few months . Here is a brief article

from the mayo Clinic:

• Some high-protein diets restrict carbohydrate intake so much that they can result in nutritional deficiencies or insufficient Fiber, which can cause such health problems as Constipation and diverticulitis, and may increase your risk for certain types of cancer.
• High-protein diets often promote foods such as red meat and full-fat dairy products. Some experts believe a diet rich in these foods can increase your risk of heart disease.
• A high-protein diet may cause or worsen liver or kidney problems because your body may already have trouble eliminating all the waste products of Protein metabolism.

If you want to follow a high-protein diet, do so only as a short-term weight-loss aid. Also, choose your protein wisely. Good choices include fish, skinless chicken, lean beef, pork and low-fat dairy products. Choose carbs that are high in Fiber, such as whole grains and nutrient-dense vegetables and fruit. And if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes, if you're taking medication for a chronic health condition, or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before starting a high-protein diet. So if you're going to do

this be sure to add fiber and make sure to take your Multivitamin. If you're really losing

15 lbs a month, you're probably losing a lot of muscle, so either slow down or work really,

really hard at the gym.

[Kellysue 7]

I wouldn't say it's bad for you, but why would you want to? I just don't think the band should be used as another diet, but as a tool to help you eat real food like normal healthy weight people do. It should help you learn portion sizes and how to control yourself. You could have done a Protein Shake diet without the band. That's just my opinion and nothing more. I am sure others will agree. I have lost almost 30 pounds in a month and I am eating real food now. I just don't go over my 1000 calories. I personally don't think our bodies were made for Protein Shakes, they were made for real, healthy foods.

[Jennifer16005 26]

Thank you Corrigan great post! I don't plan on being on it long. I ate something that got stuck and it scared me more than anything so doing the drinks for a few days then back to the normal..... Very positive post!