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[BrittNicole 12]

So I have been drinking nothing but Water and apple juice for a little over a week now and have only lost one pound. ONE POUND. I know these miracles I've been praying for don't happen overnight but jeesh! But hey losing one is better than gaining one!

[T'snewstart 251]

Hi... I know 1 lb seems so little but we have those weeks.... Try to look at the bright side at least you are not in a stall. Those happen too.... And when you least expect them.... As long as you continue with the plan the numbers will change. Hang in there!

[MIJourney 490]

Is your surgery date correct? 6/11/13?

If so it seems you should be taking in more than Water and apple juice.< /p>

I may be wrong but it seems pretty far out to be doing just Clear Liquids with no Protein.< /p>

[BrittNicole 12]

That's not the doctors orders that's my choice for right now while I'm giving up soda. I occasionally drink skim milk also.

[karenb4729 309]

Apple juice is loaded with sugar and carbs so no, you probably won't drop weight very fast if that's what you are drinking.

[melodymouse 196]

Hi BrittNicole, drinking just Water and apple juice is NOT a good idea. It will put your body into starvation mode and you won't lose. As lifetime dieters we were incorrectly led to believe that less is more, less food equals more weight loss. This is not true when it comes to proper nutrition. Your vital organs all operate on Protein which is why we have the Protein First rule post surgery. You also need some carbs for energy. I learned a saying, " Fat burns in the flame of carbohydrates and protein lights the fire." If you think of building a real fire, your excess fat is the log and the protein is the match or lighter. You could hold the match directly on the log and eventually it would start to burn but it would take a long time. If you add some kindling, small pieces that catch fire and burn quickly, the log lights much faster. The carbs are the kindling. But you have to choose good carbs, veggies and a little fruit. You also need to choose lean protein. Watch the fat and salt content in what you are eating. Hope this helps and great job on giving up on the soda! Unfortunately, the only thing good about IT, is how it tastes! Best to you!!

[chinamama 104]

So I'm confused... Are you still eating and this is all you are drinking? Or is this all the calories you are consuming everyday?

[BrittNicole 12]

No im still eating healthy I was trying to say as far as drinking goes I've been sticking to Water and juice

[Doing It 4 Them 84]

Are you using something like myfitnesspal.com to help keep track of your calories?