I haven't even had my pretests done yet but I want to lose some pounds and try on my own not to focus so much on solid foods for the months to come. Good idea or should I wait?

Now is always the perfect time to begin working toward your goal of good health. But, rather than put yourself on a liquid diet why not do something more moderate that will help you adjust to better food choices.

Reduce your calorie intake to about 1,200 per day and eat a minimum of 60 grams of Protein per day. Focus on fish and chicken. Also, start getting in the habit of drinking a minimum of 64oz of Water per day, and getting in about 30 mins of some form of exercise.

I think these things will benifit you more than going on a liquid diet. Just my opinion.

Thanks for replying... maybe I should've started with a better question...

How do you manage to fix healthy meals for a family consisting of one fat person, a 2 year old, and a 5'10 120lb man.. lol

My husband eats whatever he wants, whenever he wants and never gains a pound but he loves to eat junk and can drink a 2 liter in one sitting so it's really hard to stay focused on dieting around him. I thought I could get away with doing the liquid diet and still cook his favorite meals without being so tempted to eat along with him.

Hm.. this question has been asked a lot around here.

My best suggestion would be to sit down with your hubby and tell him how hard it is to be around the tempting foods and how much it means to you to be healthy. Ask him to support you by eating his favorite junk foods when he's not home. *laughs*

As for cooking.. even tho your man is thin it doesn't mean he's healthy. Try cooking meals that focus on grilled meats and veggies. Try leaving off the breads and sugars. Not easy to do, I know, but it is do-able and you'll be surprised at how much better your food tastes and how much better you feel.

I'll give it a try but knowing him, he just won't eat! Even now, when I cook veggies, he'll eat everything but.

But, like my mom use to say "you'll eat what I cook or you won't eat" lol

I agree with PhotoNut. I couldn't imagine anyone wanting to be on a liquid diet for months at a time. It is hard. When I was on mine prior to surgery for 2 1/2 weeks, even though I was doing high protein drinks prescribed by my doctor, I just never felt quite right on liquids only. I had lots of lightheadedness and general weakness.

Like Susan said, instead concentrate on cooking healthier meals for you and your husband. I didn't ask my husband about it, I just started doing it. And, he has not once complained and just eats whatever I put on the table in front of him. I think you will be happier and healthier doing this, while experiencing weight loss at the same time.

Thanks guys,

On that note.. any websites you'd recommend for healthier recipes? I'm a moron when it comes to eating healthy.