Best Liquid Diet Program to Lose 20 lbs

The best approach to a liquid diet program is to use protein shakes along with regular food. If you want to go on a strict liquid diet, I only suggest that you stay on it for 3 days to help cleanse your body and get you use to reducing total calorie intake.

Be sure to drink at least 64 ounces of water each day and take a daily vitamin supplement, preferably in liquid form because liquid vitamins are better absorbed.

During the first 3 days, drink 4 protein shakes per day for a total of 800 calories. After day 3, drink a protein shake for mid morning and mid afternoon snack. Breakfast should consist of whole grain cereal with a fruit and dinner consist of a lean meat such as grilled / baked chicken breast, lean steak, lean pork chop or turkey breast with one or two vegetables.

Consistency is the key to losing weight. The first 3 days of "liquid only" will help train your appetite for the next 6 to 10 weeks. After day 3, your total calorie intake should increase to 1200 - 1400 calories for women and 1600 to 1800 calories for men.

To make your liquid protein shake, I suggest the following:

* 2 scoops of whey protein powder
* 8 ounces of cold low fat milk, preferably un-sweeten soy milk
* 5 packets of Splenda
* 4 ice cubes

Place content in blender and blend on high for 45 seconds to 1 minute. The content will taste like a thick milk shake.

This method will help you lose 1 to 2 lbs per week until you get to your target weight.