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Military Diet

58 replies

Difford · 21/06/2020 20:16

I'm not normally a fan of quick fix diets but I've put on over a stone in lockdown and none of my clothes fit so really need a kick up the bum. My cousin did the 3 day military diet last week and lost half a stone so I'm going to give it a try starting tomorrow. Has anyone done it?
Cousin said it was tough but it has reset her appetite so she is eating less now at each meal. Sounds exactly what i need right now!
Will post here for accountability. Anyone want to join me?

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missrks · 25/06/2020 10:06

You did not lose 8lbs of fat in 3 days. That's a physical impossibility. You maybe list 8lbs of fluid?

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Difford · 25/06/2020 10:08

I'm sure it's partly because the last day was sooooo low on food, I wouldn't be surprised if I was a couple of pounds up if I weighed tomorrow just from having some more food in my stomach. But i do feel much better and more in control of my eating now so fingers crossed I will continue losing at a more reasonable pace.

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Original poster
Difford · 25/06/2020 10:10

@Tabithha there is a substitution list on the website
themilitarydiet.com/military-diet-substitutions/

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Tabithha · 25/06/2020 10:28

Thank you 😊

caramac04 · 25/06/2020 13:56

Well done @Difford!
I’m on Day 1 and ate peanut butter for the first time in decades. Boy it takes a while to eat but very filling.
You did this- I can do this.
Way to go Difford

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Difford · 25/06/2020 19:11

@caramac04 you can do it! repeat after me - it's only 3 days, it's only 3 days

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PimmsPleaseee · 25/06/2020 19:50

I’m on day 3 tomorrow! I am NOT looking forward to the tin of tuna but I’m trying so hard! All I want right now is to order a big fat pizza 😩😂

caramac04 · 25/06/2020 21:42

@Pimms. You can substitute cottage cheese for tuna. I ate tuna today but going to substitute next meal of tuna. I don’t dislike it but it’s a bit much just on its own.

caramac04 · 26/06/2020 22:11

2 days down. 1 to go. I’m a bit hungry but that’s ok.

catinb0oots · 27/06/2020 00:50

Anyone starting this on Monday?

PimmsPleaseee · 27/06/2020 08:44

I think I lost 3-4lb?!

caramac04 · 27/06/2020 09:07

@Pimms if I lose that I’ll be happy and I definitely deserve to as I’ve not cheated and on day 3 today.
I’ve not missed my usual bottle of wine on a Friday like I thought I would. Tbh I only have 2-3 days a week without wine so I ingest a LOT of empty calories normally.
I’m definitely going to keep off the wine for 4-5 days a week going forward.
Well done on your weight loss

PimmsPleaseee · 27/06/2020 19:03

I hope your last day has gone well! I’ve not been drinking either and usually have a Malibu and coke or something so it must all definitely add up no matter how much we try to ignore that it does 🙊

I think I’ll definitely do the 3 days whenever I feel like I’ve overdone it because my bloat has gone! Even if the weight lost is all fluid it’s still made me feel lots better so far!

caramac04 · 27/06/2020 19:40

I’m just about to have my final meal on the 3 days. It’s been ok but must say I’m looking forward to a wine tomorrow.
I’m planning on eating meals from the Fast 800 a few days a week plus repeating these three days every week to ten days until I’m happy with the loss.
I’m T2 diabetic so it’s good for me. I’d like to lose two stone but I do strength training ,OST days so it’s size not weight that counts for me.

Wauden · 27/06/2020 20:32

Halo Looks worth a go to shed some lockdown fat Halo

caramac04 · 28/06/2020 09:40

Well I did lose weight - - - - 4lbs 3oz
Not as much as I’d hoped especially as I’d normally have a bottle of wine and some chocolate every day. I even gave up sweeteners and milk in my coffee.
However, it’s a good loss in only 3 days and I did weight lift for two of those days (so obviously building muscle right? Hopefully).
I will enjoy a Sunday roast today but follow the Fast 800 for a few days then repeat this.

catinb0oots · 29/06/2020 23:47

I went shopping today and am starting this tomorrow morning. Anyone joining me?

Littlepurpleflower · 30/06/2020 00:16

Blatant placemark. Thanks for the links.

Spanielmadness · 30/06/2020 00:28

You won’t have built any sort of muscle to register in 2 days........

caramac04 · 30/06/2020 09:05

Ah just the weight loss, no muscle gain then. Oh well, it’s been good for me to see I can eat less and differently.
I had a small amount of potatoes with my Sunday dinner but last night had salmon and veg.
I’m determined to eat more healthily and will revisit the 3day military diet periodically.

Feetupteashot · 30/06/2020 20:48

Late to the party but end of day 2 here. Intermittently hungry but not on the whole.

Bit disappointed im not miraculously skinny alreadyHmm

ShadowMane · 30/06/2020 20:59

it would interesting to see what your weight is in 3 days, and a week

catinb0oots · 02/07/2020 00:20

Day two done and it's been fine but I did have a dime bar tonight instead of the ice cream so I'll see what the outcome is on Friday morning!

caramac04 · 02/07/2020 09:25

I’m starting Day 1 again after four days off and 0.5lb gain. That would be the wine........

caramac04 · 02/07/2020 11:02

I made a mistake - I’ve not gained, I’ve lost another 1lb 12ozs so a total of 5lb 15ozs in a week.
I’m happy with that.