How to Eat Just Vegetables for Fast Weight Loss

According to weightlossforall.com, "Vegetables are low in fat and calories, a good source of dietary fiber and provide us with extra energy. All these features help control weight effectively." There are two types of vegetables: starchy and non-starchy. Vegetables maintain good health because they are full of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Although most vegetables are healthy, there are a few that should be eaten in moderation due to their sugar content. Weight loss is guaranteed with eating just vegetables because they are extremely low in calories.

Things You'll Need

• Assorted vegetables
• Olive oil
• Alternate sources of protein, such as shakes or smoothies

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Instructions

• 1

  Aim to go about two weeks eating vegetables alone. It is crucial to limit this time frame because vegetables do not contain all the essential nutrients one needs to remain healthy over a longer period of time.

• 2

  Itemize a list of the types of vegetables you will eat from day to day. Diversify the list by adding a variety a vegetables.

• 3

  Include vegetables that are less starchy, such as artichokes, beets, broccoli and carrots. Avoid eating starchy vegetables, such as corn, peas and squash, in abundance. It is OK to eat these vegetables, but do so sparingly.

• 4

  Think of different ways to prepare the vegetables. Roast, boil and even bake the vegetables so you do not become tired of eating them in the same way. Be careful not to overcook the vegetables because this could deplete their nutrients.

• 5

  Avoid cooking vegetables in heavy oils. Use olive oil if you have the means.

• 6

  Eat 3 to 4 cups of vegetables for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ensure that you are not eating over 2000 calories a day to maintain the weight loss.

• 7

  Drink plenty of liquids. Try smoothies, protein shakes and plenty of water. If you want to sustain on a vegetable diet, it is imperative to get other nutrients from the beverages you drink.