Rohan Singh Rohan Singh Asked 5 months ago

Are smoothies good for weight loss?

I've started my weight loss journey recently, and I'm always looking for quick and healthy meal options. Some online videos suggest smoothies are great for losing weight. Is this actually true, or do they have too much sugar?

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Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Don't fall for these internet diet fads of replacing meals with fancy smoothies. Many times they have hidden calories and sugar that actually increase your weight. Talk to a certified nutritionist who can make a proper diet plan according to your body type.

Ananya Mishra Ananya Mishra Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I am also thinking of starting a diet and wanted to know if we can use normal milk for smoothies? Or is it necessary to buy expensive almond or soy milk for weight loss? Pls guide.

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about finding the perfect weight loss drink! If you enjoy smoothies, have them as a treat once in a while. Just don't force yourself to drink green bitter juices if you hate the taste, fitness should be fun too!

Vinod Gupta Vinod Gupta Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Why spend so much on expensive berries and seeds for smoothies? Normal ghar ka khana like oats, daliya, and lots of seasonal veggies will do the same job for a fraction of the price. Keep your diet simple and affordable.

Usha Kiran Usha Kiran Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I tried all kinds of detox smoothies for months but only lost my patience, not weight! Eventually I realized that basic portion control with my daily dal-roti and 30 minutes of brisk walking worked wonders.

Hari Prasad Hari Prasad Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Buying blueberries, avocados, and chia seeds for daily smoothies can easily cost 3000-4000 extra per month. Honestly, you're better off spending that money on a basic annual health checkup package to see if there's any internal reason for weight gain.

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Tanmay Bhatia Tanmay Bhatia Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

My wife made a 'weight loss smoothie' with kale and celery once. Honestly, it tasted like liquid grass! If you must make them, at least add an apple so your soul doesn't leave your body while drinking.

Sanjay Verma Sanjay Verma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

They can be good but only if you control what goes inside. If you add honey, dates, bananas, and dry fruits altogether, it becomes a calorie bomb! Keep it simple with one fruit, some spinach, and water or skimmed milk.

Sahil Sheikh Sahil Sheikh Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I see so many fitness influencers drinking these green smoothies every morning. Do they actually taste good or are people just drinking them for the aesthetic? I really want to try but don't want to waste ingredients.

Shalini Prasad Shalini Prasad Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Smoothies are quite helpful if you have a busy morning and no time to cook. Just be gentle on yourself and don't expect overnight results, consistency is what matters.

Kabir Gill Kabir Gill Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Honestly bro, eating whole fruits is way better. Smoothies get digested too quickly and you feel hungry again in one hour. Chewing your food actually keeps you full longer, don't waste time blending everything.

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Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

If you are struggling to lose weight despite eating healthy smoothies, please get your thyroid levels checked first. I was doing everything right but my weight wouldn't budge till my doctor adjusted my daily dosage.

Deepa Balakrishnan Deepa Balakrishnan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I lost 8 kgs last year and used smoothies as a breakfast replacement. My trick was to always add a scoop of unsweetened protein powder and chia seeds. This kept my glucose levels stable and stopped me from snacking before lunchtime.

Arjun Banerjee Arjun Banerjee Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Look, don't starve yourself by going on an all-liquid diet. Smoothies can be a small part of your routine, but you need solid nutrition to stay strong. Take it easy and make slow, healthy changes.

Jyoti Deshpande Jyoti Deshpande Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My teenage daughter was skipping proper meals for these smoothies to lose weight, and she got so weak. I had to sit her down and explain that a balanced diet is crucial. Now we make healthy smoothies together but only as an afternoon snack.

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