Can I eat salad three meals a day?

[Anonymous]

Can I eat salad three meals a day.

Breakfast: eat a huge salad made with iceberg lettuce, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, sea same seeds, and almonds. I'll have a banana and some tea as well.
Lunch: that same salad, and water
Snack: air popped popcorn (no butter, or salt), water
Dinner:same salad and water
Is it healthy to eat this way, I'm not hungry like this. And yes I am trying to lose some weight I walk a little but that only between my classes

[MrScTi]

You'll get tired of eating the same thing over and over, so try to figure out different garnishes for your salads if you insist on having them for every meal.

My suggestion is you weigh out your berries and almonds so your overall carbohydrate intake is limited. Since your lifestyle is sedentary, carbohydrates aren't completely necessary. Low carb diets have been proven to help people lose more weight than any other diet.

Cut out the popcorn and banana. A salty alternative could be pork rinds, as for the banana, just have more calories with your meals. More salad dressing. More fats in general. Olive oil, coconut oil, butter, and heavy cream are great fats to implement into your diet. Fish is great for Omega 3 fats.

I suggest you read this article You'll get tired of eating the same thing over and over, so try to figure out different garnishes for your salads if you insist on having them for every meal.

My suggestion is you weigh out your berries and almonds so your overall carbohydrate intake is limited. Since your lifestyle is sedentary, carbohydrates aren't completely necessary. Low carb diets have been proven to help people lose more weight than any other diet.

Cut out the popcorn and banana. A salty alternative could be pork rinds, as for the banana, just have more calories with your meals. More salad dressing. More fats in general. Olive oil, coconut oil, butter, and heavy cream are great fats to implement into your diet. Fish is great for Omega 3 fats.

I suggest you read this article if you're serious about losing weight.

www.ketomotive.com/ketogenic-diet-weight-loss

Browse the site for lists of foods you can eat and maintain less than 30g net carbs a day. High fat low carb diets are proven to work.

[MrScTi]

Wow, my phone is annoying.

[Asker]

I've never really eaten that much fat before (well since I was really chubby). Oh cream foods and salad dressing are just... um... nasty. But I'll definetly try weighing my foods, and eating some more beans and quinoa

[MrScTi]

Dont bother. It defeats the purpose of low carb. Do whatever.

[Asker]

Thank you, but if still be willing to try... It would just take some getting used to

[TripleAce]

Yes you can BUT do these additions

Add in Some if your salads. Lunch or dinner
Eggs
Tina
Chicken
Beans
Quinoa

If you put those in. I don't see an issue at all. And losing weight should be no problem as well

[Asker]

I'll add some beans and quinoa thanks

[sharon19]

You need variety, and you will definetly not get enough calories or nutrients eating that way. Eat a balanced diet with a variety of healthy foods and you will be better off that way. Salad 3 times a day? Sounds like what I used to do when I was struggling with anorexia...

[Asker]

No I actually really like salad. I'm not trying to starve myself or anything

[Bethany-Louise]

It's all healthy but you may run low on energy..
Homemade fruit/veg smoothies are great to have, you can have all the goodness and nutrients from that in your body.

Like someone else said I'd throw in some protein and dairy :)

[AmongTheApples]

No, it's not. Eating that way deprives your body of electrolytes and other vitamins that your body needs and requires, as does any repetive eating. Just eat healthier and exercise more, but don't go to extremes, and, if you stick with it and constistly and constantly do it, then, over time, you will lose weight and become fit, and it will be a lot sooner than you think.

[AmongTheApples]

As others have said and I can't believe slipped my mind, you won't be getting nearly enough protein. And, while I'm at it, you shouldn't do a high fat/low card diet. Those too are unhealthy for a number of reasons, and they are notorious for being unsustainable, so most people lose some weight but then gain almost all of it back once they stop the diet, which defeats the whole purpose of a diet. Walking between classes and parking in a spot farther than normal would make a difference over time. As I said, just avoid extremes and eat healthier and exercise and over time and much quicker than you think, you will lose weight and become fit.

[Climber]

Is it healthy? Diffgicult to say if we don't know your weigth, BMI and muscle to fat ratio. But you need proteins indeed. And a general rule is: its better not to diet, but to eat healthy. The body will get used to the diet and every excess of calories will then be turned immediately into fat if you don't burn them. So balance your food instead of living mainly on salad.

[Anonymous]

Lmao that you walk in between your classes and that's your exercise lol. That's so funny haha. Reminds me of when my friends and I joke we're being healthy when we have burgers and fries because the fries are potato and burger contains lettuce and tomato lol.

[Asker]

Well it's not really exercise but more of an activity level during my day. Some people just sit at desks from 9-5 at least I'm walking all the way across campus 3-4 times a day. I have work after so I'm still on my feet a I guess

[SamuelB]

It sounds like you are going to be lacking a lot of proteins and possible even calories. Vegetables are very light in calories and if that's all you're eating you could be doing more harm than good. You shouldn't eat below about 1200-1500 calories a day.

[Asker]

Yeah I was thinking id add beans, quinoa and tofu

[Findingmyway]

I eat salads all the time. Add chicken or steak or tuna.. And nuts. Its delish! You need more protein.

[meeegggg]

Yes.. Maybe add some lean protein for lunch or dinner though. Tuna? Chicken?

[Asker]

I think I'll add tofu or tempeh.

[meeegggg]

That'd be good. It's best to try to get all of your food groups in.. BC you will hurt your body in the long run if you don't.. Are you tracking your calories and such? Are you working out? I'd definitely recommend weight training & cardio at least twice a week

[Asker]

I'm not working out right now, but I walk up and down my campus three times a day. Plus i waist read after school so that keeps me on my feet.
But I'm not tracking calories

[meeegggg]

Any activies are good. You can do some research on how many calories you need a day for your body type.

[maiez]

You can't last long without protein or other nutrients/minerals. Add in some grilled chicken or eggs.

[Anonymous]

how much do you weigh, how old are you and how tall are you?

[Asker]

I'm 5'3 and 118lbs

[Opinion Owner]

You are perfectly healthy

[Asker]

I don't think I have bad health or anything I've just starter eating this way recently and am concerned id become unhealthy

[Anonymous]

No, that wouldn't be a good way to lose weight. it's not enough sustenance

[Anonymous]

Healthy? No, you are missing out on a lot. But can you live like that? Sure.

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

Yes make them for me too :P

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

It will help keep you healthy not a problem :-)))

[Asker]

Sure I'll just mail them to you every dat

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

Awwww !!! Thanks :))) :P

[Redstang88]

You need some protein and dairy too.

[becca123]

Make sure you take a vitamin to supplement.

[p0rtis26]

Iceburg lettuce has little to no nutrition.

[Asker]

I know, but I hate when lettuce or spinach isn't crunchy and it's just all flimsy. I try to eat a lot of smoothies and I typically put kale or spinach in those for iron and stuff. I'll have those 3 or 4 times a week

[p0rtis26]

That is what the red, green, yellow, and orange peppers are for. Also romaine lettuce can be crunchy sometimes.

[Asker]

It can but most of the time it looks pretty week t my grocery store

[Ihav2fart]

Ya, I don't see why not.

[Asker]

Thank you

[sizedoesnotmatter]

u can't but rabbit won't mind at all

[Asker]

I get that a lot actually

[Anonymous]

Of course u can, what u eat is a personal choice

[Asker]

I know I can but would it be healthy and sustainable for my body

[Opinion Owner]

It's salad, of course it's healthy and good for you