Ready for a hardcore diet to get lean in a matter of days? This tuna fish diet is used by professional bodybuilders to prepare before the competition. It requires an iron willpower but guarantees 100% results.
3 Day Tuna Diet
Here is how it works:
- Normally this diet is followed for 3 days.
- Take in 6 equal tuna servings. Once each 2,5 – 3 hours.
- Drink as much water as possible. At least 3-4 liters. Water fills your stomach and? helps you not to feel hungry. There is no limit. Drink as much as you can.
- Take at least twice a day some vitamins. This is crucial since you won’t get much vitamins from tuna during this diet.
- You will need at least 1 to 1,5 grams of protein per pound of your weight (aroung 3 gram per kilogram).? Tuna’s marvelous as it contains 26 gram protein per 100 gram tuna. Here are two handy formulas to calculate your tuna serving size:For kilogram calculation: (bodyweight * 3 * 100) / (6 * 26) = bodyweight * 300? / 156 = 1 tuna serving (in gram)
For pound calculation: bodyweight * 100 / 156 or bodyweight * 150 / 156 = 1 tuna serving (in gram)
Don’t think it is an easy task, but the harder the task, the greater the payoff. For beginners I suggest to start the diet on friday evening after the work and keep it for two days. The reason is that you cannot control the regular food intake very well during a workday as you work normally 4 hours (or more) non stop and get only one break to eat. Moerover, two days tuna fish diet is not as hardcore as 3 or 4 days. I recommend this for all beginners. If you can keep this diet for two days without problems, wonderful, you can keep it for one or two days more.
Stay strong and be aware of forbidden foods. Your energy levels may fall in the first 1,5 days. You may feel very weak as never before. This is teh time of your spirit to stay as hard as iron and keep the diet! Your body will soon adapt and the strenght will come back.
Personally, I am doing this diet at the weekend every 2-3 weeks. It helps to burn the extra fat I may have gained during that period. It is a wonderful way to stay lean 365 days a year!
Update: Best read
Wow, I’ve got tons of emails and questions regarding this diet over the past two years. Here’s a tip to all of you who need some ideas to combine tuna with healthy veggies: get this book from amazon which is absolutely awesome: The Anti-Inflammation Diet. Apart of being a great read on what food has anti-inflammatory effect (which means less risk to get cancer) it has a few awesome recipes with tuna like the Granny’s Tuna Salad (my all-time favorite)!
Is it only for body building or any normal person can do it?
Iam55And weigh179,I have a brain anyorisum,also one by my heart.Ialso have 2 blocked arteries in my leg,i also have high cholestrol.Wouldthis diet be good for me.
Hi ramya, thanks for the question. Well, I don’t think that bodybuilders are so different from anybody else. If you lead a healthy lifestyle, but have 1-2 “cheat days” a week, this 3 days diet once every 3 weeks may help to burn all fat you might have gained in this period of time.
Btw. it’s not healthy to stay on this diet for a long period of time.
iam young and have been on this diet and lost 10 pounds should i stay on this diet because it the only thing that works for me?
Hi tina, congratulations for your weight loss!
Cheers!
This diet doesn’t supply enough vitamins and minerals for a healthy diet. Moreover I wouldn’t recommend staying too long on a diet that completely excludes carbs, especially when you are young.
If you really think this is the only diet that works for you, try incluiding veggies and fruits. They will provide you with some complex carbs and vitamins your body needs. Don’t do pure tuna diet for more than 5 days. It is proven that you can eat as much veggies and fruits as you can. They make you feel “full” and so you can stay better in control of what you eat.
Try it and let me know how you’re doing.
I am a little overwieght and I wanted to know if I can try this diet. And for how long? Also I would like to know how much I would lose on this diet?
same question as what susan asked, how much weight will be lost if the diet is done and how long
Hi Susan, Tyrell. I can only tell you my own experience. I did this diet twice a month on a weekend (2-3 days in a row) to burn all the excess fat I might have gained in this period. I lost 1.5-2.5 pounds every weekend I did it. However, the weight you lose also depends on how much you exercise during this period as exercise makes you burn more fat.
). Do you know how wonderful a cold fruit salad on a hot summer day tastes? mmmmmmh! You’ll love it!
Susan, in your case I would try this diet for 2 days every 2nd weekend. If you feel comfortable, do some more days but not for a long time as I said in the comments above. Moreover I would suggest you taking at least HALF of your daily calories from pure fruits and veggies EVERYDAY! Make salads (but without toppings
I would also implement endurance exercises at least 3-5 times a week for 30-40 min.
I’ll be damned if this doesn’t help you to lose some pounds! Don’t hesitate to write me if you have any further questions! Good luck!
I tried a similar diet before reading this. I had oatmeal for breakfast, tuna in the mid-afternoon 2 hours before I worked out, and a bit of soup in the evening.
Doing that alone, while still dring lots of soft drinks, I still lost 14 pounds in 8 days.
Although I wouldn’t recommend eating 3 times a day and fill the rest of calorie needs with soft drinks, having smaller meal in the evening and complex carbs breakfast in the morning is also an excellent strategy.
Tuna is a good diet food and can be incorporated into your meal plan even without doing the pure tuna diet.
I have just started a diet, muesli for breakfast, tuna for lunch and chicken and veggies for dinner – it is day two – im going to vegas this weekend and i want to have fun at the pool… would you suggest the tuna diet to kick start my weight loss and then could i continue my previous diet. I have also been cycling 30min per day (i reallly need to lose weight!)
Rachel, of course you can! But don’t expect miracles. If you continue training for the next 4 days and do the tuna diet during this time you could lose 3-10 pounds. But it depends on your actual condition and many other factors.
Trying won’t hurt you. If there is something called the magic diet, it is definitely the tuna diet. If it doesn’t make you lose weight, no other (healthy) diet will.
One important thing: drink as much water during this time as you can! If you can do 3-4 liters a day, great! It is very important. It does wonders!
Extra tip:
(But NOT if you are planning to exercise during this period!!) It will make your skin look firmer as all water under the skin will be drained.
Then, if you really want to look slim and cut, stop drinking beverages/water last 14-16 hours before the pool.
It’s not healthy. Especially if it’s hot outside. So be VERY careful. You can start drinking again at the pool.
Hope that helped. Tell me later how it was.
Hey sparky – just wanted to update you – i am on day two and i hate tuna but i weighed myself today and i have lost 2lbs!!!!!!! so because of that i feel like i can just suck it up and keep going! it has also been hard fighting the temptations but youre right it makes me feel so good just being strong!
thank you soo much – i will keep on trucking and follow your advice and get back to you when i finish my 4 days!!
cheers!
Hey Rachel! Thanks for your feedback. Excellent news! I cant wait hearing from you soon after!
Can you eat lite mayo on this diet
hmm, I am not sure about this, Latrice. The idea is to eat lean, but if you find tuna absolutely horrible try adding Mustard (“de Dijon” is the best), not mayo. And eat it with a slice of whole grain black bread. It tastes good.
Hey Sparky!
its me again sorry i took so long to write back, but yes it did work i lost about 7lbs in 4 days, i didnt eat too badly in vegas and ended up with a 4lb loss. since then i have had birthdays and a wedding but now i have time to focus on me – it is seriously the first time i have lost weight since i came to the states, how can i continue to follow this day to day? and continue my weight loss?
Hi Rachel!
I am so happy you wrote! Yeah, I know how hard it can be , especially when there’s so many trash food around. My friends and my parent do not eat healthy. And each time I visit them, well, I end up eating some junk.
And, you know, it’s hard to say my mom “no” if she has cooked something special just for me.
But it’s not that bad. As long as you keep yourself under control (more or less) and eat healthy when you’re back home, it’s all right.
For myself, I have found that
[jogging in the evening half an hour 4 days a week]
makes me lose weight even if I have 2-4 “special events” during that week.
The trick is not to eat anything 1,5 before and 1 hour after the jogging session. Then you eat something like an apple and a low-fat yoghurt and go to bed. The after-burn effect lasts practically the whole night.
Each time I re-start my jogging sessions, I usually feel and see the results after 4-5 days.
So, keep your eating habits healthy, don’t get depressed if you eat junk food sometimes during the week (The road to success is not a straight line) and do some endurance sports in the evening.
Hope it helped, Rachel
what do you think about body for life?
I just started the diet today. So far I’ve only eaten two cans of tuna and 5 slices of wheat bread. I wasn’t planning on eating the bread, but I was so hungry I couldnt help it…does the fact that I ate bread matter? I’ll try not to next time. How many cans of tuna should I eat a day and how come the tuna diet can’t be for more than 5 days? I’d really appreciate it if you can help me..I need answers…
hey dorothy – i did this diet and lost weight but what you have to do is avoid all carbs so that your body has to use your fat for fuel instead of carbs… so no bread, pasta, fruit etc… it will only work if you avoid carbs – when i found the tuna to be too much i ate grilled chicken instead so try that – this diet really sux but if you do it for just one day you will see results the next morning! so start again and stay away from carbs!
Amen, Rachel. =) You’re right. I couldn’t say it better than you have.
Dorothy, the reason why you shouldn’t do this diet for a long time non-stop is that you don’t get enough vitamins, minerals and fiber during this time. It is also not advisable to be long time on an non-carbs diet (the atkins diet).
While it is true that you can lose a lot of weight on a carb-free diet, it will have negative side-effects on your health. Do not lose weight on cost of your health! It’s like so many female friends I have who started smoking just to lose few pounds. But at the end you never win with this strategy!
Do this diet few days a week. 2-3 times a month if you want to. But don’t overdo it. Consistence and patience is the only thing you need to succeed. As Kafka said:
“There are two principal human sins from which all others can be derived: impatience and laziness. Because of impatience they were driven out of Paradise, because of laziness they do not return. Or perhaps there is only one principal sin: impatience. Because of impatience they were driven out, because of impatience they do not return.”
Think about it!
Thank you both( Rachel and Sparky ) for the advice. I really appreciate it, it’s nice to know that I can get help by coming here. I’m 16 and I’m really trying to lose weight. I’ve lost weight before, but sadly gained it all back and more. I’ve heard about this diet through a friend…and I decided to try it even though I know it’s gonna be really hard. I’m SO hungry it’s not even funny. I have the urge to eat other things. I’d like to know, how important excerise is with this diet? I feel so weak that I dont even want to think about it. Im SOOO hungry, but I’m going to try this diet out for 1 or 2 more days…after that would it be okay if I ate more? What if I gain everything back? Thanks a lot for your help and I’ll keep yall posted…thanks again
Thank you both( Rachel and Sparky ) for the advice. I really appreciate it, it’s nice to know that I can get help by coming here. I’m 16 and I’m really trying to lose weight. I’ve lost weight before, but sadly gained it all back and more. I’ve heard about this diet through a friend…and I decided to try it even though I know it’s gonna be really hard. I’m SO hungry it’s not even funny. I have the urge to eat other things. I’d like to know, how important excerise is with this diet? I feel so weak that I dont even want to think about it. Im SOOO hungry, but I’m going to try this diet out for 1 or 2 more days…after that would it be okay if I ate more? What if I gain everything back? Thanks a lot for your help and I’ll keep yall posted…thanks again
P.S. I’ve had problems with laxatives in the past, but have stopped taking them. I was taking them like it was water..even though i hated taking them it did help me lose weight. Sometimes I’m tempted to start taking them again..what if I was to eat some breadsticks or something and then continue this diet tommorrow? You don’t know how hungry I am!!
Dorothy,
the most important thing during ANY kind of diet is never, _never_ to feel hungry, if you want to keep the weight off for a long time.
Your body is highly adaptive and if it notices that you don’t get enough food, it will save “a chunk” as a reserve next time you eat normally again. In other words’ you will regain weight.
So in your case, try to eat more so you keep your body constantly somewhere between being full and hungry. Balance is the key. You won’t overeat. Do more sports, if necessary. But NEVER let yourself feel hungry. I can’t stress that enough.
What I found for me quite effective when I’m hungry is eating fruits like green apples: You get extra shot of vitamins, fiber, feel more full and can eat as much of green apples as you wish because they don’t count
I am not a big fan of unnatural ways to lose weight as they always tend to have negative consequences on your health or do not give long-lasting results. So guess what I think about laxatives. =)
Laxatives cancel out all the benefits of fiber. Do it for a longer period of time and you can kiss your digestive system good-bye.
Don’t.
I was thinking about soing this diet but, do you smell like fish? I know it sounds weird but, It’s a real question.
Also can you eat more tuna and still lose weight? I weight 143lbs and was wondering how many cans of tuna I should eat a day? I would like to be 130 asap so Can I saty on the diet for a week or 2 p.s I do like tuna
Just wondering will if it hurt me if I’m still hungry can I just eat more tuna?
Susan, as I already said several times before, don’t do tuna-only diet for a long time. Add fruits and veggies and maybe whole wheat bread if you want to stay on this diet for more than 5 days.
There are different kinds of tuna on the market. For example, I LOVE tuna that I buy at Lidl(a small store where i live), but I also tried tuna from other company that tasted absolutely awful!
Try different offers and see what tastes better for you. Add spices. For example tuna with mustard tastes much better. But only if you like mustard. >) Find out what works best for you.
And no, you don’t smell like fish. I can prove that
… Well… unless you don’t brush your teeth once in a while 
Clint, of course you can eat more! The trick is to find a balance where you don’t feel neither hungry or full. Your body will be more ready burning the fat if its not in “survival mode”.
Because if it notices that you don’t get enough food in. It will fight for every drop of fat. It will be harder to get rid of it and once you’re back to normal diet, you will regain that weight very fast. Balance is the key.
Hope that helped folks
can you have any cofee or hot tea while on this diet it’s only my forst day but, no hot beverages seems the hardest part
Hi Susan,
I drink tea several times a day. If you don’t use suggar, it’s like water. The same goes for coffee. In fact (green/black) tea and coffee speed up your metabolism, which makes it faster to lose your weight.
Thanks,
Day two and no problems so far.
Hey guys the tuna diet does wonders, I followed it once for more than a month and used to lose a pound every other day if not everyday. I’m trying to go on that diet again but can’t seem to stick to it, though I need it badly now.
(Sparky I don’t care about healthy I just want those pounds to fall off!)
Anyway I am starting tommorow and I am going to be working out for an hour. I will also add skimmed yogurt to my diet because i heard it aids in maintaining lean muscle and speeds up fat loss especially abdominal area. (Where all the fat in my body is stored!)
Good luck dieters and i’ll pop in every other day and tell you how I am doing.
Hi Everybody! I’m so glad that Everybody is talking wonders about the Tuna Diet. I would like some advice though I want to start this diet but before I do it I want to know if that diet target all body fat? My problem is just my love handles I need to get rid off them!! I’m skinny but I have a horrible belly !! I do exercise and drink a lot of water but it doesn’t go away , and I watch my diet too ! Help me with this one .. thanks and good luck to everybody
Hey what about eating tuna and taking like Centrum vitamin pills?
You get your iron, vitamins, minerals…. your good to go
I used to use cup of noodles like 40 cent kind, water, and centrum
hey, i was jsut woundering after about 5 days of this diet and i start adding like fruit and veggies and stuff…how long should i do that for?and once i loose the wait how can i keep it off?like whats a healthy way of me eating…ive never dieted before or even tried jsut eating healthy…so what can i do t keep that wait off after i lose it and what excursises should i do? ab and running?
thanks
If you are on the tuna diet long enough, does it affect the way you smell “down there”? Honestly. I know that your diet does affect the smell and taste, but is it fishy?
I did this diet and I drank alot of water…. i found that if you drink about 3litres of water a day “down there” does not smell anymore! no matter what you eat.. drink alot of water and it has no smell at all!
Hey when people say they lose 2-3 lbs. is that fat or including water?
and by looks how much is 1 lbs. of fat , I have always been curious of that.
Hi guys, sorry for not posting soo long. I have been quite busy lately.
Anyway. Mike, 3lbs are +/- 1 kg. You also lose excess water in the first week by drinking 3+ liter/day. Afterwards, if you dont starve yourself (a common error which leads to failure) you will be losing plain fat.
Again, I advise you to add LOTS OF fruits and veggies if you are planning to go for more than 5 days. It will keep your hunger in check and give all the vitamins and minerals you need.
Cheers and good luck!!!
Hey, I was wondering can we add vegetables to the tuna or will it change the diet? I used to LOVE tuna but only after 2 days on the diet that love quickly went away. It started to smell really fishy I had never noticed it to smell that much. Is it just part of the diet? I’m trying to add the vegetables to it and a little mustard like stated above.
hi Im 24 years old and i am very over weight. I want to know if i do this diet for 5 days, 2 times a month. what things would you say to eat when your not doing the tuna thing?
hi! Im 21 and I have eaten a lot so i’ve gained a lot in few days and im very sad… I will try this diet for rapid weight loss. Do I have to eat so much tuna??? each serving must be about 100 g and that’s a lot! I don’t like tuna… I hate it but I know it’s great for weight loss. Can I eat 2 cans a day? I am 120 pounds
your gonna die if you eat 2 cans a day, eat way more than that, it didnt work as good as i thought it would, next time ill exercise alot more, defintly a little harder than it looks
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN “Take in 6 equal tuna servings. Once each 2,5 – 3 hours” ? Is is 2 oz every 3-5 hours???
I weigh 140 pounds. How much tuna do I consume? Just trying to keep it simple.
kim: with your weight you should take between 140 and 210 grams of tuna per day. That’s 25-35 grams per one serving each 2,5-3 hours.
As 1oz is more or less 28gram you can keep it simple and just take 1oz per serving.
Hope that helped!
This means Kim will need to eat 1oz of tuna everyn 2.5hrs. It will take her all day to just eat one 6oz can of tuna. seems crazy???!!!
Well then
welcome to the crazy club of tuna dieters! hehehe
It’s not that crazy… believe me
I just started the tuna and water diet,I love tuna and I buy it fresh(not canned),marinate it with ginger,garlic,red chillis,mixed herbs,lemon juice, spices and grill it.Its delicous.I hope the spices are not counted as extra carbs.
I will be posting my weight loss here after I finish 4 days on this diet.
Thanks for the comment jaishree! I’m looking forward to your next post with results!
hey I was just wondering how much would an e/c stack help with this diet? and once off the diet how much is expexted to be gained back?
Hi I actually did something similar to this using the “fat fast” this past March.It really works well and if done correctly as stated you can continue to lose weight.It was made also for people who are “metabolically resistant” to weight loss.And during the “Atkins” low carb diet faze,many people started to make minor adjustments.In actuality,if you use fish or any lean meats and cut out all carbs,you will lose weight.I lost 20 pounds in about 2 weeks of doing it.The only thing I would add is no sugar or starch at all.Only decaf coffee,tea,or soda.Also, if you add certain vitamins like L-canitine,CO-Q 10,chromium,etc. will boost it all along.I am starting again on Jan. 1st as a way to lose again.Be careful though,as with any diet if you do not alter your eating habits permanently, you willgain all you have lost plus more back.This is like a life long commitment to change your ways of eating.
I saw that someone mentioned taking vitamins twice a day. Is this okay even if your bottle says one a day?
I was just wondering like if you’re drinking coffee and tea during this diet, would it hurt to use splenda since it has no calories?
I plan on starting the tuna & water diet on Friday…I’m 139. How much tuna should I consume every 2 and half to 3 hours?
My bad I didn’t see Kim’s ? in November…I’ll go w/the 1oz per serving rule too
Good luck Tameaka!
I am starting this diet tomorrow Monday, it’s easier for me during the week, wish me good luck, I weight 180.
Good luck Luisa and please post your results!
Thanks!
hey I want to try this diet for two weeks but add in veggie how much wieght does the average person lose doing this.
Can’t believe how good this diet is, I did it for three days, and I have lost 10 lbs! Yes, it was little hard but looking at the result it really worth it! Just want to know how to keep my weight until next time I start this diet again, I am planning to start it next week, is that possible?
i lost 9.5 pounds stayed strictly on this diet 3 days. i am wondering what to eat this day so the first bite i dont gain 3 pounds back????
Luisa, Linda congratulations. This just proves the effectiveness of this diet.
However do not overdo it. 3 days every 2 weeks is usually enough.
In between just follow healthy eating habits (6 small meals, no food before sleep, complex carbs, lots of veggies and fruits, less of processed foods, dressings and sauces). No tricks, just common sense.
Well…I just started this diet today…it’s definitely hard and I’m definitely feeling tired and hungry…hopefully i’ll lose what i need to lose by friday morning…
Hi, I’m trying to lose weight for a wedding & keep it off!I got the shock of my life last night that the designer dress I have bought for my cousins wedding, DOES NOT ZIPPP UP! I need to lose at least 2 siZes for the dress to fit AGAIN and the lady at the designer shop told me, try the Tuna diet, you’ll drop kilos in no time!!! There’s 3 weeks to the wedding, and I need to drop lots of kilos! I will combine it with exercise, but want to know, is it possible to do this diet ongoing for 3 weeks? I have a very strong will power, I used to be a huge obese teenager, 130kgs – lost half my weight in a year, but now during the past few months of slacking off and not execising I’ve gained about 20 kilos back!
it’s killing me, but I’m gonna try this Tuna and water diet for sure. I just don’t understand how to calculate SERVING size in Grams, I get a little confused. I weigh 85k – the way I worked it out, it came to 163.4grams per serving – is this right? does that mean I have to eat 163.4g of tuna 6times per day?
Hi. I’ve read all the posts and there is one big controversion I have. YOu avice to dring as much water as possible, 3-4 litres a day, just drink, drink and drink. Normally it is advised to drink around 1,5 – 2 liters of any liquid per day, which does not include some pure water only, but also soups, yogurts and so on. Why is drinking so important then in the tuna diet? I can imagine all your readers when very hungry will drink much water at once. Don’t You possibly think it may be harmful? Too much water at once surely streaches and enlarges the stomach, which implements being more and more hungry day after day. So my suggestion is, if we stick to the rule of 3-4 litres water a day, to drink not more than a regular glass of water at once and let the water be soaked from the stomach into the body before we drink another glass. We should point out that 3-4 litres of water make 12 – 16 glasses of water a day. However I’d suggest to drink them 16, rather than drinking much at once as far as I am concerned that diets not only make us lose pounds but also discrease our serving portion sizes thanks to letting our stomachs get shrank.
Hello Ania,
There’s a slight misunderstanding. We meant: Drink as much water during the day as you can. As much as you’re comfortable with. There’s no need to drink all that water at once!!
Additionally, I wouldn’t suggest drinking any liquids during or right after you ate something. Do it 10-15 minutes later. Several studies show that too many liquids while your stomach processes the food causes its malfunction (stomach acid is dissolved and isn’t as effective) and can lead to digestion problems later on.
Hope that helps! Thanks for your comment!
I plan on trying this soon, the idea behind this seems to be the same as the Atkins diet during the induction phase (no carbs – high protein). Except of course for the Fat part of which Tuna has very little of (as long as it isn’t packed in oil).
One worry though – MERCURY! Should I be worried? I mean you hear now that you should limit your tuna intact because of mercury contamination. I’m wondering if high doses of it will screw me up…
Thoughts?
Hey, I ‘ve been reading about this tuna diet and I’m thinking about trying it, but there are a few things I’d like to know.
I’m 130 pounds (normally this doesn’t seem like a lot, but I’m kind of short), so I was wondering how much tuna should I eat per serving?
Other things I was wondering about were, how many servings should I eat per day, how much water (in oz preferably) should I drink, and what is the best frequency to exercise if I were on this diet for five days?
Megan,
with your weight it would be 2,5 oz per serving, 6 servings a day. In total 15oz tuna per day.
I was doing 20-30 min jogging everyday while on this diet. Worked fine for me.
Water: 6-8 cups. Just do one cup 5 min after each tuna serving and you’ll be fine.
I am willing to start the diet but I do not really understand the serving formula could someone help me if I weigh 55 kilos what should the size of my serving be?
Hi, im a male and im 22 and weight 225, yeah a lot overweight … if i do this deit for 5 days, how much do I eat ever 2.5 hours????? and how much weight do you think i will lose? what kind of exercises should i do while im on in? please let me know because i will start asap and then post my results!
hi! can i have tuna in can. ifever, what do you recommend? tuna flakes in oil or in brine or in water (all in can)? Can i also drink cold green tea or white tea? Thanks a lot!
Hey Zhayuri. I personally take tuna in oil (without the oli). It fills a bit more than tuna in water. It’s up to you.
I am also a tea drinker and I can confirm that it’s absolutely okay to take tea as much as you want Don’t put too mch sugar in, though. I drink mine without any sugar. So it doesn’t disturn tea flavour. Good luck!!
I was wondering with this diet, can we have cereal in the morning for breakfast. Healthy ones like special k, honey bunch of oates?
so did everyone have quite good results on this program. Im thinking of starting it. I usually have 2 cans of tuna now, but my biggest problem is evening. I just get so hungry for all the wrong types of foods.
i have been reading on this diet. i can do this. i just wanted to know how many cans a day do i need to eat per day.weigh 173 and can you add lowfat mayo or just plain.
Sonny, I would increase the serving size. NEVER feel hungry. That’s the biggest mistake.
Sandra, 30 gram per serving. 6 servings per day. You’d be better off without the mayo. Otherwise try this: very little mayo and small cut onion pieces, all mixed together and served cold. Take it with a slice of black bread. I love it!
Cheers!
Hi Sparky i was wondering if you could help please. I know everyone says that starving yourself is no good but to be honest with you thats the only way i have really lost any weight, however as always i put it all back on plus some. I am looking for some advice with regards to this tuna and water diet. Do you eat the cans of tuna in sunflower oil or brine?? thats a good question eh. Plus i am a male aged 24 and i currently weigh 280lbs, very bad i know. I am going on holiday in 6 weeks and i want to lose a huge amount of weight. when i starve myself i normally lose about a 14lbs in my first week mainly of water. I plan to drink 4 litres of water per day and eat 2 tins of tuna per day and thats all. Please dont tell me this is bad cos i already know that. I will also eat some apples so that i dont feel hungry which would make me go into starvation mode. I would like to lose around 42lbs for my holiday. would this be possible mate. I know i will probaly end up putting it all back on again but as long as i lose some weight for going away i dont mind, ill eat sensibly when i coime back home. so how much weight could i lose in 6 weeks sparky. I know water is very good to help you lose weight. I am very heavy so i think it could be possible to lose 3 or 4 stones in 6 weeks, what do you reckon. I know this is very stupid mate but i have no time to be sensible on a diet. Not to mention i will also excercise, walk and swim in those 6 weeks. Please reply asap. Cheers, Chris
Hi Chris, first of all, im eating tuna in olive oil. Without the oil, of course.
42lbs in 6 weeks is not impossible. Although I don’t recommend this diet for a long time, in your case, I’d do the following:
). They have a very minimum of calories, but will prevent your body from fighting back.
Apart of the tuna and LOTS of water, add veggies to your diet. Their caloric contribuion is almost non-existent, but the fiber will keep you full and won’t allow your body to go into starvation mode.
If your body notices starvation it will fight back to protect every drop of fat -the natural energy reserve- and cut on other things like your muscles -the natural energy spenders-
In other words: after 2 weeks you will notice a drastic decline in fat loss. Dropping any more pounds will look impossible. So don’t go into the starvation fight with your body as you can’t win in.
What you need to do is to trick it: Whenever you feel hungry, eat some apples or veggies (without dressing
Doesn’t matter if you have to eat 3-6-9 pounds of veggies a day to NOT to feel hungry. But it’s the best way to go.
Hope that helps! Tell me your results afterwards. Cheers!
Thanks sparky but one thing i dont understand is this. The whole point of eating the tuna is because it is fat free and has no carbohydrates which i believe is worse than fat. Fruit and veg is also fat free but they contain carbohydrates, in particular apples. would this not slow down the process at all. I love drinking diet coke etc is this ok to drink as there are no calories or carbohydrates and make me feel bloated. I want to lose weight rapidly but dont want to starve myself like that and throw it all away by eating something daft like an apple or something. I used to think that people told you that starvation mode was bad just becuase it was. I understand that your metabolism slows down. what about sugar free gum?? why do people on these diets prefer caffeine free diet coke or tea or coffee. what fruits or veg have the least carbohydrates. Today i have drank black tea and diet coke and 6 glasses of water. I have also had one tin of tuna in Brine. I drained the tuuna and found it to be very dry, that dry i had to have a drink inbetween forkfuls. Any tips on the tuna?? I am on a mission to lose 56lbs, i go away on holiday on 17th september which is just less than 6 weeks. what do you think, if i stick to it hardcore do you reckon i could lose 4 stones 56lbs. I really hope i can. I know its a bit of a mission but i think big guys like me will lose lots in first week or 2. weighing 20st how much weight do you think i will lose in my first week. Remember all i will eat is 2 small tins of tuna per day and i will eat apples only if hungry.
Welcome back,
I also drink diet coke(0 calories), green tea, coffe and anything low-calorie that provides an extra shot of caffeine. Caffeine makes your heart beat faster, which uses more calories. Therefore you may lose 2-5% more fat during th same period of time (rough estimation).
Yes fruits and veggies have some carbs, COMPLEX carbs because of the fiber. And therefore the insulin levels in your body are altered very little. Ipso facto, this calories won’t be stored as fat.
Just be careful with fruits as many of them have lots of simple carbs (plain sugar) like yellow bananas. Green apples are OK. And so are all veggies.
hi started the tune diet today, had 2 cans so far and loads of water, just wondering, once u lose all the weight, doe sdit come back on easiy?? what can i do to keep it off??
http://www.bodytweaking.com/2007/08/03/be-a-frog-in-fitness/
This post explains it quite well. For quality loss you need to gradualy increase the intensity of your workout and gradually cut the calories. Let your body adjust over time so it doesn’t revolt. This is the only way known to me that works ALWAYS to keep the weight off for a lifetime.
i am so bad with math, could you help me out with my serving sizes? i am 195 lbs
I need to lose weight. what if you use prune juice and the water and the tuna for 3 weeks? And vitamins, of course. Will you look better? I’m fat.
hi sparky im 51 years old weigh 223 i need to know how many cans of tuna i need to eat a day to lose weight. all thougha kil metere i dont understand to can u just give it to me in plan english simple!! Thank You
HI, IM TRYING THIS DIET, AND IT HAS BEEN VERY TOUGH TRYING TO GO COLD TURKEY, SO I HAVE BEEN KINDA OF CHEATING, I SQUIRT A LITTLE MAYO AND ADD PICKLES TO TRY TO GET ME GOING…SO DO YOU THINK THIS WILL INTERFERE WITH MY WEIGHT LOSS GOAL, AND SHOULD I TRY ADDING VEGGIES? AND WILL VEGGIES HALT THE CHANCES OF ME LOSING MORE WEIGHT IF I DIDNT ADD THEM(VEGGIES) TO THIS DIET>? AND CAN I DRINK VITAMIN WATER IT HAS 10 GRAMS OF SUGAR…..?
ALSO I WEIGH 170, HOW MANY OUNCES SHOULD I EAT?
Hi yall! So, I started this tuna and water diet yesterday, and to be quite honest, I LOVE IT! If you drink a lot of water, you will not feel hungry, it will fill you up. I want to loose weight for my
God daughters baptismal. What I have been doing is working out for an hour every day. But with the tuna diet, in just one day I lost 2.5 lbs! This is very exciting for me! I can’t wait to weigh myself tomorrow morning!
Hi…I really need to lose weight badly. I want to start off with losing 20- 25lbs. Would this be a good diet to lose that much weight on? And when I’m not on the diet what should I eat because I dont want to lose and then gain it back.
Hi I am so glad to see this diet because, I always thought tuna alone could help me lose weight. Most people told me it was unhealthy to do. But 3 days is the trick…yay! But do I use tuna in water or oil. I’m thinking I need the fat from the oil or no? Also is there a such thing as to much exercise. I cardio daily for at leat 60 minutes (sometimes more cause I walk not run) and I weight train 3 days a week. Will this hault my fatlost?
Oh and I’m 196lbs I think I need to eat a pack per meal which is 3oz is this right. Hope so cause I started just now.
3 weeks ago i was 261 pounds today i am 231. i lost this weight on the lemon diet. now i wnat to start the tuna diet for 3 weeks for the first five days im eating only the tuna but for the rest of the time i will have fruits and veges. but im not sure how much i should have of either the fruits or the tuna. i also plan to do i work out program at the same time
Will this diet help your body fat percentage go down?
hi i am starting this plan at the end of this week i hope i have the will power to keep on it because i need to lose some weight. I am 21 years old I’m 6ft 1in and i weigh approximately 190lbs. I want to get in shape so next year when i go to the beach i’m not embarrassed to go. I’m glad that there is this message board to give advice and hope to all of us out there who need this information. I will keep updating this board with my progress and i wish luck to anyone else who is trying this diet too.
im doing that and it really did a lot difference from any other diet and its good!!! the result is the best
yeah i have not started it yet i am going to wait until after thanksgiving then i will try it for about a week
hi, today i start the tuna diet, for my wedding that is on febuary 25 and i weigth 220lbs. how much do you think i can lose. ps. i ate quaker in the morning and tuna as luch and then orage.is that ok or i only have to eat tuna and apple and water. because i dont like to much water.what else can i drink and how much do you think i can lose with this diet. please help
please help me or i gonna go crazy. what should i do to maintain the weight off.
Hi,
I really would like to lose about 25 pounds and look good in shorts and a swim suit by the summer. After being on the diet for 3 to 5 days can fruit and veggies be added along with having oatmel or a boiled egg for breakfast?
I also have thyroid problems, will that effect my progress?
Tyson makes a can of chicken chunks with pretty much the exact nutrition facts, but with more protein..If I do the diet with the chicken, will it be the same as the tuna diet…If so, could I eat both of them? You also say fruit doesnt hurt and eat as much as you want, what about veggies?..Can I eat any with this diet?
I am 22 years old, and while my fiancee moved out of state I stayed with my mom until he got us our place. I didn’t like most of what she ate, so I pretty much LIVED off tuna sandwiches and water for 8 months. It’s very hard for me to lost weight, and without even knowing about this ‘tuna diet’ or exercising, or trying at ALL, I lost 25 lbs!!! Slowly people were telling me how skinny I was and I had no idea why I was losing weight. I know the diet says you aren’t supposed to eat bread because it counteracts what the tuna is doing… So why did I lose that much weight eating tuna sandwiches? Since I moved back in with my fiance I haven’t been eating those and have gained it ALL back!!! (I just sent him to the store to get more tuna!)
OK, here goes. I attempted this diet yesterday. However I feel super starved in the morning before the gym, so I have a cup of nonfat plain yogurt. Following the day with Tuna, while on the go Low carb Protien Bars (2) then Tuna and another Cup of Yogurt in eveing. Today I feel super tired. lighter over all. I plan to eat more tuna and only one bar a day. plus one cup only of yogurt. i do not like the idea of straving. This way I feel light but not straved throught the day. What do you think of this plan. Am I wasting my time??
Probably because you changed your diet and your caloires were in the very low range over all.It would og happened if you ate only ice cream too. After all eatting low cal will keep you losing weight,till your body says enough and starts to store fat to protect you. You accidentaly become a YoYo dieter,too low calories followed by eatting normal or more then normal equals fat gain and fast. Your body clearly went into strave mode. You can’t live off only tuna sandwichs. There is not enough vitamins etc…Try to eat balanced. You will get back on track. I lose 15 lbs in 1 month or so from cutting out sugar, excerising like mad. I gained it all back lus some and have found it difficult too lose. The body is not always our friend. More like a parent.
I am going to do this tuna diet for 15 days straight but I am also going to use a supplement shake as well that I bought from Arbonne called Figure 8 so I can make sure I get my vitamins! If I feel I have to have a snack I plan to eat raw fruit!
I will let you all know how it works for me I am starting it April 1st & ending April 15th!
I am 5’3 and 155 pounds. I really want to lose weight, thats why am going to start this diet on monday 7th. Am going to do it for a week. I wish i lose 10 pounds at least! i dont know if i could do exercise because i guess i will feel tired and with little energy…well i will type my final results on april 14.. wish me luck!
ok i weight about 180ok i want to lose 25 30 pounds ok but i really dont like to exercise that much i sometimes work out whenim like in a really good mood so i want to lose weight by june lose 30 pounds if i do this diet tuna and water is it possible for me to lose that im in a big deal about this i really need to lose this im at wits ends on this
hi if i start on may 1st and follow it for the whole month is that recommended because this is the only diet that has ever worked for me i really want to get lean fast and keep off the weight i am 225 and 6ft. any help or advise would be appreciated thank you
Guys, read the warnings above! When they say do not follow this diet for more than 5 days max they mean it! This is not a diet you can, or should, consider for long term use. This diet originally came from bodybuilders in the 50′s as a way to deplete their bodies of sodium to make their skin look tighter and more vascular. Yes, you will loose some fat but most of the weight you loose will be water. This can be very dangerous, especially in the summer when temps are high.
If you want to do this for 2 days before a photo shoot then fine, do it. But if you need to loose 15 pounds in 2 weeks to look good at the pool you’re out of luck. You should have started 7 weeks ago to meet your goal.
Once again. Listen to the advice of the publisher and only follow this diet for 2-3 days.
Hey I have been doing the Dave Draper tuna and water diet for 2 days now 1.5 grams of protein for every pound of body weight I have to eat 9 cans every day but it is working magnificently I have not weighed myself but am already seeing definition and such this works great I am doing this for 9 days it really helps to add metamusil though. =P
I Think Sparky Died
Lol, Tornado. I have laughed my a** off on this one! =) I’m alive as never before. Good diet combined with excellent anabolic/aerobic exercises do the trick. Yo guys ever tried spinning? Yo should! It’s so fun and addicting! And it burns those michelins in no-time. I should write a post about it sometime as soon as I get few minutes free…
i have been eating carton eggs that have 30 calories per serving ( am eating 2-3 servings) with fat free cottage cheese 1 serving for breakfast Both have very little carbs . Then eating strictly tuna after for the rest of the meals. IS the breakfast alright?
Can’t figure out the formula.
How many cans of tuna a day??
hi guys, i am 5’6 and i weight 190lbs…how much tins of tuna wud i have to eat per day..some one please help me out….i am too fat and it has to go
Rori,
From what I have read, you should get 190 to 300 grams divided in 6 servings per day of Tuna. And drink as much water as you want.
I plan on starting this diet tomorrow. However, I’d like to incorporate some baby spinach in mine during Lunch time.
Good luck.
And oh, don’t forget your vitamins and some metamucil in the evening.
hey i just read this today and im really interested in trying this out
i shall start first thing in the morning tomorrow! 
hi sparky, i am a little confused but some of your previous comments with regards to the amounts of each serving. i’m just finishing off day 2 of this diet, but something tells me i could be eating too much tuna!
currently i’m eating 6 cans per day, (alot i know!) but according to forumal:
“You will need at least 1 to 1,5 grams of protein per pound of your weight (aroung 3 gram per kilogram).
For kilogram calculation: (bodyweight * 3 * 100) / (6 * 26) = bodyweight * 300? / 156 = 1 tuna serving (in gram)
found in the introductions i’m suppose to take in about this amount. please can you elaborate on this? my weight is roughly 90kg…
(after 2 days with exercise its around 88kg)
thanks
I really whant to loos weith ok but my worry is that I will gaine weith by eathing tuna I think that i can do it i just dont whant to gain the way ok
Hi. :p
im barley im High school. I am 5’3 and I weigh 110 exactly. I wanted to lose weight fast and i tried this diet and it works!!@! I went on the diet for whole 1 week and now I weigh 97. yay! im not lying. I wanted to lose lose weight and i did it. aLL I had for one week was two cans of tuna a day and drank about four 34oz. of water. thanks you for this diet. it works really well. Plus i had half a bottle worth of random vitimins. So im fab!!@!
Hey Evelyn! Thanks for sharing. This is great result!
Just remember that the weight can get back on as fast as it got off. So don’t forget to lead a healthy lifestyle (i.e. ezercise and equilibrated diet) afterwards.
Good luck!
Thanks Sparky but i just lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvveeee tuna a lot i i lose weight pretty fast on the diet. Its sooo easy. Anybody can do it. The can Come back but i am just gonna go on and off with the diet
hi i want to get started on the tuna/water diet .. im 5 ft 105 pounds and want to lose belly fat .. i workout about 4 times a week and dont eat alot .. but dont seem to be losing any weight i need a good diet .. how many servings of tuna should i have and is canned tuna ok? does it really matter? thanks let me know
sparky is that your real picture? cuz if it is you fine as heck and i wanna know if i can get your number
an i love the tuna diet
I am wondering if you do this diet how do you know what to eat after the diet period is over with, my problem is I dont know how to eat right hence the fact of being overweight. I can lose the weight but keeping it off is my problem?
sparky “Thanks I lost 12 pound in 4 days with the tuna and water diet. I totally recommended to all the girls out there.
OK…I have read all your INSPIRING notes..I am going to try this. Im 223, and have to be down at least 20 pounds by OCT. I have started today. Tuna for breakfast, tuna for lunch, 3 days of tuna..But I munched a piece of red peppers down with it, and I mixed mustard in the tuna. Not to bad actually. Ill let you all know how it works…Im bad with water,but…you have all inspired me to do this. When do I weigh myself? Three days, next week?…lol I figured I am suppose to be eating 4 oz of tuna 6 times a day? Did I calculate it right? Anyways, hope to be 20 pounds down SOON….real soon, headin to VEGAS!..
RAYZA…..congrats….I want to be just like you. 12 pounds in 4 days…lord have mercy..that is great…and it was just tuna and how much water really? Can you tell me exactly how you did it? PLZ….I am counting on you all for your inspiring comments..
well back to shovin in the tuna…
happy weight loss everyone!
HEY..SPARKY..I do not think I am the only one who needs help with this..I am TOTALLY not understand the point of workin out how much tuna I eat. I figured out 4 oz, but gee…readin others notes? Im banging my head. Can you please help us out with this?
OK…I figured it out…Ok whoever is tryin to fig this one out…I have the solution…go to google, and get the charts converting (kg to pounds), (grams to oz) and (grams to pounds)….IT SO helped me…I am 223, and I am to take in 3.5 to 4 oz of tuna per serving. WOW….that was brainer work…lol…
im about 180, and i am eating 1 oz per serving is this right?… this would mean 1 can per day right??… also can i eat lettuce and diet soft drinks?… thanksss
OK GUYS….THE HUGE NEWS….I doubted this, cause nothing works for me. THIS DID…I was 223 to 225 3 days ago….I AM 218.2, with 37.2 body fat now….YOU have NO idea how happy I AM ….IT IS AMAZING. I AM SO EXCITED…AND THIS IS DAY 3….Im doing it for 4 days, Ill let you know wjat happends…I would be delighted to loose 20 pounds by OCT….
HEY CARLOS….you are suppose to have 110 grams of TUNA 6 times a day….that means in oz, you are to have 3.5 oz 6 times a day…What I find easier is, to get down tat tuna…and you will get your water down at the same time…eat a fork full and take a drink to get it down right away…I have not had anything else…Just the tuna and the water…I did add mustard as well, and it was not all that bad…and then another day I added hot peppers, to give it a little taste…THE THING IS NO CARBS…check the carbs and 0 cals…I am not a perfectionist on this, but heck its workin for me…SO….LET me know how you are doing too….we all can support each other…
HAPPY FAST WEIGHT LOSS…..
CRASH!
YOUR prob wondering..well how is that possible cause I weigh more….Well, if you do the pounds equasion you will come up with a differnt number then me, YOU ARE 110, and I Am 135….the grams and oz conversion chart that I got off og google, goes by hundreds…you are closer to that 100 more then I am and it says 3.5. I am eating 4….SO…yes…you are 3.5 oz per serving. 6 times a DAY….Im not eatin all that though…I have not been hungry…BUT AFTER 7 8pm…I find that I Am starting too….snack on some carrots…or red pepper….
Is it safe to use this diet every week?
Deidra, if you complete your diet with vitamins (i.e. a lot of fruits and veggies) I suppose, it would not hurt. However, I wouldn’t do this kind of a diet more than twice a month.
Funny I left a post here more than 2 years ago! I know how good the tuna diet is buttt I can’t get myself to eat tuna anymore… I’m starting tom… I currently weigh 72kgs need to reach 58kgs in just about 6 weeks.. I’m doing
Sparkyyyy can I achieve that goal?
What sort of work out should I follow? I don’t wanna sag
The tuna diet works!! i lost 10 in 3 days and feel great.
Good Luck Everyone.
hey,
i would like to INCREASE my body weight by gaining muscle, and i would like to know if tuna is suitable for gaining weight due to the high protien. should i add tuna to a healthy diet instead of replacing the carbs? are thier any other foods that any one can recommend?
thankyou!
hey Sparky, read pretty much most of the comments and this sounds good, i have 2 weeks to go back to uni, and i want to lose atleast minimum 10lbs, thats possble with this tuna and water diet right?
and so if i do tuna and water for 4 days and the next 3 days of the week add in fruit and veg will that be good enough? and then the 2nd week repeat it all again?!
altogether, i want to lose 14lb-21lb depending on how i feel after ive lost some, but for these 2 weeks kickstarting 10lb would be just what i need.
BTW HOW MUCH WATER WEIGHT ISIT?
please do reply… i know you get alot of msg’s so it must be quite hard replying yo everyone….
tc
x
started the diet today…. had 2 cans of tuna and black coffee with one spoon sweetner…….. but i didnt get chance to eat anything until the evning at 7pm… is that bad?
so i had my main meal… meaning anything which went past my mouth at 7pm 2 small cans of tuna..and i am stuffed for some reason..
another question. exercise? i dont feel like doing any today as im too tired but if i workout for the next 3 days and not do anything for the first day of the diet is that ok or do i have to workout everyday?
Aliyah,
you feel tired because you’re either stressed at work or have an unbalanced diet. That’s why it’s important to have 5-6 SMALL meals throughout the day. Keeps your energy levels constant without any insulin spikes.
I guess at least half an hour of exercise is a must. Even if you don’t feel like it. Jeeez, it’s only 3 days! Clinch your teeth together and JUST DO IT!
And don’t forget those fruits and veggies!
Hope that helps and good luck! Post your results here when you finish
lol yeh true i went to the gym for half hour…. well these 3 days i will jus have water and tuna and black coffee and then add fruit and veg after the first 3 days right?
im hoping to lose minimum 7lbs in 2 weeks is that possible?
4 days of this and then add veg and fruit and workout half hour everyday?
thanks for the reply spiky
x
oops i meant sparky
sorry :s
hey sparky… i lost 5lbs in 3 days…
i added cod fish on the 4th and 5th day and added chicken today… had come mayo with my chicken today…and feel bad now thinkin i might gain it back again by tmrw??????? but im going to do tuna,cod,chicken for the next 3days but no mayo… and then repeat the tuna and water diet for 3 more days starting on wednesday….. how does that sound???
plz reply :s
oops..i put all the 5lb back on as i got depressed over certain issues… i need to do it again and be sensible after! damn!
Hello all,
I did this diet for 6 months. Although i know its not good to but continuous stress on your body like that i went form 305 to 208 in only a matter of 5-6 months. i know have more muscle and look so lean people cant believe it. I always recommend this diet and im in the navy. I never talk about any other way. Yes it does take hard work and dertermination. I also did work out all the time but it was the tuna diet. I ate only tuna and green beans for that period of time. Always consuming as much water as possible.
Wow, Dinkle, this is a VERY good result. To combine exercise with this diet does the trick. Although green beans did probably provide you with some Vits and Minerals, I’d still suggest taking in some extra veggies and maybe fruits.
Anyways, thanks for sharing! Outstanding result!
Hello! I am currently starting this diet today. I hope this works for me too.
canned tuna in water contains some salt right? I thought salt can cause water retention in our bodies. do you drain it all of with water?
any canned tuna can be used in the diet?
is it ok if you don’t eat specifically on time but eat the specific amount based on my pounds?
please answer my questions. thanks!
Hello,
I think this diet sounds great but I worry about the amount of mercury I would be consuming. What are the health implications and has anyone had any problem in the past with this diet?
Sparky, are you around?
Hi Sparky,
Ok I think I have a problem. I just discovered this diet and I’d really like to try it especially after hearing about the awesome results people have gotten from it.
I like tuna fish, but I’ve only eaten it after adding miracle whip, mustard, a hard boiled egg, and relish. . .Would doing this be the same even if I exercised or would I have to just eat raw tuna out the can?
Currently I weigh around 240 which is not healthy for my height or age, I’m 5’6 n 20 years old.
PLEASE HELP. . .Thanks a lot
-Ashley
can some one tell me excatly what this diet plan is like for breakfast what do I eat tuna????and lunch the same can I have soup and tuna for dinner???
where is sparky
Hello everyone,
sorry for my absence, been busy for some time preparing a trip…
I want to stress again that this diet should only be done for a short period of time. It consists of pure tuna + water and as many vegetables as you want to still your hunger.
Of course, you could add additional stuff, but then it wouldn’t be “tuna and water” diet.
I don’t know if this would work. But, I guess, if you excercise enough and burn those extra calories the result would be about the same.
And don’t forget water!!
Hi there sparky,
started the diet on monday it is now sunday here in aussie and i have done the diet, almost full force, i ate loads of tuna but also mixed in variety and had salmon, and for brekkie poached eggs, loads of water bout 4 litres a day and have started taking green tea tablets, i went from 61 kilos to 57, and thats also without exersize, i have been abit sick with flu, I am better now so this week i reckon another 7kilos, as I workout 2 hours in the morning and do 2 hours at night!!!!
Hello,
Is it ok if you eat the whole serving once? I realized I don’t get hungry as much if I do that than taking it 6 portions.
I hope you’ll answer my question.
What kinda of tuna can you eat like the kind in a can? or like dead for real tuna
I’m about 20 pounds overweight and and have been on a tuna straight out of the can and hard boiled egg diet for eight days. I’ve lost 11 pounds so far!!! I take two Centrum multi-vitamins a day…one when I wake up and one at night. I also drink crazy amounts of water everyday. This will test you but also motivate the hell out of you when you start seeing weight just fall off of you….I don’t exercise at all either, and I’m a 29 yr old male
Hey I was wondering if I had tuna all day and then a chocolate shredder from smoothie king. Would there be weight loss.
Hi Sparky – I TYPICALLY HAVE A CLEAN DIET, BUT FOR THE LAST 4 DAYS, I’VE BEEN STRESSED AND HAVE FOUND MYSELF BINGEING ON THE WORST FOODS…DOUGHNUTS, FRENCH FRIES, PIZZA, COOKIES, ETC. I’m sure I’ve gained 10 pounds!!!! I want to get back on my clean diet, and am thinking about doing the tuna diet as a jump start to my normal eating. As we know that it takes longer to loose the weight you put on, if I do the tuna diet for 3 days, will I loose the 5-10 pounds that I’ve put on in the last 4 days! Please, please, please help! I’ve worked so hard! I don’t want to loose my results!
diane, just try it! I’m sure it will help. Just follow the advice and you’ll do good. Tell me how it went.
I tried this diet a long time ago and it worked great! I am 5′ 4″ and began the diet at 139 lbs. By the end of the first day, I couldn’t do it anymore. I hate tuna. So, I began adding things to the tuna, like hot sauce or melted cheese, anything that would make it a little more tolerable. By the middle of the third day I couldn’t take another bite of tuna. The results? I lost 8 1/2 lbs. It was amazing! I haven’t been able to make myself do it again, because now I hate tuna even more than ever before. I still rave about the diet to everyone who needs to loose some weight quickly. I want to do it again, but just can’t bring myself to eat tuna again. A friend suggested that I try using canned chicken instead of tuna. So, I’ve compared the nutrition labels and they are very similar. The price is even the same. So, I will soon start a 3 day chicken and water diet. I don’t hate chicken, so this time it should be a lot easier.
Also, if you have the extra money, go to a spa and get a body wrap! They work miracles, taking inches off of your body! I am a hard-core fan of them! If you don’t have the extra money, you can order seaweed off of the internet and add it to your bath every 4th day to soak in. It’s not as effective as a body wrap at a spa, but you do loose inches in your bath and for 3 days afterwards. The inches are not visibly noticable, usually, but if you measure yourself from head-to-toe, you will see the inches come off and you will never quit using it!
I started the tuna & water diet this morning. So far so good, I am feeling a little bit weak, but I’ve dealt with worse. I am really needing to loose 10 pounds in the next 10-15 days. I am 6’1, and started working out and dieting again 2 1/2 weeks ago. My weight started at 231, and now it is at 218. But it’s been at 218 now for the past 5 days, so I am going to try the tuna and water diet for 5 days straight to see what happens. I will come back here and update everyone on my outcome. I am hoping to get down to 208.
hi guys! im wondering if anyone has gained the weight back?
most of the times when i lose weight i never put it back on no matter what i eat…but sometimes when i do a diet for few days i seem to put it bak on even without eating much bad stuff..kinda confusing… coz i dont really eat bad stuff…
have you guys kept it off without any probs?
ofcourse once youve lost weight you can do 50/50 of the diet right?
anyone need a tuna diet buddy am here lol riadaone@hotmail.com as i think it would be better doing it together…
Aliyah,
When would you like to start?
HI Sparky,
Sparky,
I desperately need a diet but one that will allow me to drop fat and keep muscle. I havent been lifting weights as I should and my body is turning to fat. I’m 5’11 and my body fat percentage is 40.5% and I weigh about 177.0. I workout and will be motivated to workout more and lift weights which works better for my body type than only doing cardio. How much tuna should I consume? ( a little confused) Thanks!
hey krissy, you dont need to measure any amount, i find if you eat it whenever your hungry then it still works, and gives you alot of energy too, drink alot of water, black coffee as much as you want.
you can eat tune from the tin in brine or sunflower oil depending on what you prefer, i normally get the tuna steaks from sainsburys..they are better… so i eat tin and steak whatever i feel like, as long as its just tuna and water and black coffee you will lose alot of weight and feel good!
ur body fat needs to get down to atleast 26 percentage. do about an hour of cardio a day and some weights….
p.s i started today…. so start tmrw… and give each other feedback,,ive replied to ur email so mail me bak
goodluck
Hey Sparky. I am 27 yrs young 6′ and I let myself go to 260 lbs. Sad I had a drinking problem (beer) Im clean and need to lose this wieght ASAP. I was wondering how much tuna i should consume a day, and also if I made strictly veggie soups if that would change up the diet to where it is not effective. I walk my dogs 60 min a day as well 30 in the morning and 30 in the evening. I look forward to your response. Thank You
John
(ashamed)
Hey John, nothing to be ashamed of! As I told before, this diet has colossal results, but shouldn’t be done for more than a few days in it’s “strict” version. Depending on how much weight you need to get rid of, you will need to keep up with good eating and workout habits. Adding veggies and other healthy food is a must for a prolonged diet.
Walking 1h/day is good. Try to incrementing time and pace graadually. You’ll see yourself jogging the same distance in no-time.
Some friend of mine told me once that perisistance is the only unifying quality of all successful people (be it in personal life, business or health). If you have the iron will to keep up a strict workout/diet plan for a few months, you will look like a model before summer. Thumbs up and good luck!
Thanks for inspiring us sparky
let’s support each other e-mail me a_drea19@yahoo.com Good Luck!
Due to safety concerns about the amount of mercury contained in tuna cans. Does eating the same amount (grams) of fish (example: tilapia) wil produce the same weight loss?
I started this diet the first week of Jan 2009 and so far I have lost 10 pounds, I eat porridge for bfast, one tuna can with sauce and rice cracker for lunch and at night a quick snack or soup, also when i have cravings I have a candy bar or small portion of veggies or fruit. It really works and everyone noticed how slim I;ve got!
i just started my diet today, and need alittle bit of support now that my boyfriend doesnt belive i have to loose weight. iused to weight 140 lbs. and not im close to weighting 150. not to mention the fact that im 5’4 with a size DD chest. so im rwally just looking for some daily inspriration. im sure ill be be commenting fequently. also, i have a question how can i stop my sweet tooth cravings when i do have one?
I’m starting this diet for 3 days only and I intend to eat healthy the following 4 days…but my question is..what should I eat to avoid gaining the pounds?
Thanxs in advance.
Hey, I am going to try eating tuna and eggs for 4 days. I tried eating 1 egg and a half can of tuna once for lunch&dinner and when I weighed in the following morning I lost 2 pounds. Great! I’ll update you guys this saturday.
OK so I’m starting a slightly modified diet today (concidering it’s LENT it’s not too much of a problem) .. My weigh in as of today is 207 pounds .. Will check back in after a few days
My eating stuff:
6am: 1 packet oatmeal | Cup of Black Coffee
10a Black Coffee
Every 2 or 3 hours: 2 cans of Tuna
As Needed: Carrots and apples and water
Excersise: Walk about 45 or so minutes a day (about 3 miles for me)
Don’t know about the gym stuff yet .. Will keep you informed..
Talk to you in a few days!
i think i am goin to try this diet . i’m 5’9 and used to be 135, i now weigh 170. its called moving to america. keep you all posted on my weight loss
i’m 4’11 and about 98lbs but i used to weigh 87 so i want to get back to that. i used to do gymnastics and field hockey so i have like a manly muscle build. how do i get rid of that? ive been eating 1000 calories or less per day, the first few days i lost 2 lbs but then gained it back. i run at least 3 miles a day 5 times a week plus ab and arm work and ellipticals on alternate days. i will try the tuna diet but what will help me in the long run?
i my name is judy. i have really put on a ton of weight.with in a yeari put on 60 pds.i am very unhappy with myself.i am going to give this a try.i want the old judy back by june or july.can this much wieght be lost in that amount of time?i will start today and keep you posted!!!!
hey sparky im trying the tuna diet two hours and i feel like hammered dog poop… that is what jimmy says, i am his wife and had him try this diet with me so he can see and feel the way i do. but i know this diet works to lose weight i like it, because well whats for breakfast? tuna.. whats for lunch? tuna… Whats for DINNER? tuna… so the decisions are easy. i just dont do good after the diet i want chocolate cake then i go back to square 1… Somehow my brain rules and wins all the time i did quit smoking on my own so i know i am not weak but something in the catagory of food just rules my life. when im hungry really hungry i lose it(control) helpif u think theres any hope…
hey sparky
im in the military and need to lose some weight fast. i bike everyday for at least an hour and then do weight training. im 6’0″ and weigh 220 lbs. i like to think i have a muscular build, but as of late i have let myself go. will this diet get me back on the right track? thanks.
,l.
Sparky,by doing this diet for one week only tuna and water how much weight can I possibly lose in that week only?
Hi all- I started this today. I am 5’4″ and have gained 20 lbs. in a year – now up to 136. People are shocked when they haven’t seen me for awhile becasue the weight on me really shows
I am going boating with lots of friends in one month and would settle for 10 lbs. I do eat the tuna with lettuce and a bit of mayo. Wish me luck and thanks for the support board!
Shelby, it depends on many other factors: your activity level, stress/sleep patterns, diet, etc. One week is lots of time, i’d say you can lose some 3-4lbs. More is possible, but unhealthy.
pbwh, good luck!
I have been trying to find a diet that I felt comfortable with and this seems to meet my requirements and I do feel it is something I can do. I am happy to find that many of you have found success. I hope to be sucessful as well.
Thanks!!
~V
Hi guys, I am starting this diet today as well, hoping to lose weight quickly and build muscle mass. Are there any health risks with this diet? Can anyone recommend any health supplements to aid in weight loss? I have recently movwed to Greece, so I hope I will not have difficulty finding the same as in Canada. Please help! Thanks!
Sorry for my spelling mishap! haha lol
i also tryed the tuna fish diet for 3mths and lost a total of 32lbs. i eat a lite yogurt for breakfast when hungry and a tuna fish sandwich and yougur for lunch and fruit if i got hungry later on. now im starting back the diet after taking a month of i havent gained any weight back suprisingly. wish me luck on these last 38lbs… my goal is 125lb my august!!!!
hello everyone
today is june 8 2009 and today i start my tuna diet and lots of water. my brother did these diet and he was 360 lbs and now he is 250 lbs in a matter of seven months or around that.He wants to get down to 200 lbs in two or three months. so I wish and pray for me and everyone else who trys this diet.
hey sparkey…i want to make sure i read this diet correctly…is it so that i can eat as many veggies as i want?
Keep up the great work on this blog
, Great writing! P.S. I just love your theme, where did you get it.
@aliyah i did the tuna diet ween i was 200 lb i am a short guy only 5.6 and everyone was making fun of me because i was fat ,i loose 40 lb in 2 months ,i have to buy new clothes ,i stop because people was telling me that i look sick with all the weight i loose ,well the results was i gained 20 lb back in the last year , now i am on it again and i love the results
I have a very odd work schudule. I have two jobs and at one I work for 6 hours and no breaks. Should I just start after that day and work around that job, or just chug water like there’s no tomorrow while there? Advice please.
Also when I start the tuna diet I might try it for a week and I think having someone to e mail or text would make it easier. Michelle.head@vzw.blackberry.net
Also KEEP STRONG
@rachel
hey rachel i wondering coz i read your comment and i am inspire in the result.. and i want to try it..so give me also more advice.. okey thanks..
I’ve just completed this diet plan and it works. I have lost 6.2 pounds in just 3 days by just eating tuna and drinkings lots of water. The hardest part of the diet is the first day and half then its get much better.
I must say I hardly ever felt hungry during the 3 days, this was probably because I was drinking lots of water which helped in making me feel full. If your thinking about trying this diet to lose weight, do it for three day and you will lose weight that is a guarantee.
has anyone done the diet for a long period of time becuase i think im going on it to lose 80 pounds or so i know its not healthy but neither is my weight! i also think watermellon would be a good one because its mostly water! well let me know if anyone has done it for a while
@Mish
Water helps Mish. Just keep yourself in balance. The biggest enemy is if you feel too hungry: cortisol is flushed into your blood and the risk of getting back to junk food gets higher.
@Keith @ My Body Fat
Congrats! Superb result. Water does the trick.
@holly
I think, there were earlier user comments that have done this diet for several months. Although I do not advise it, you could try mixing it with lots of veggies so you have supply of the most important minerals and vitamins.
I wouldn’t chose watermelon because (1) it’s a carbs BOMB in water (2) it flushes all the water out of your body, which is not so good in this diet.
hi i just how much tuna i need per/day coz i weighing 95kgs..plz.helpme..i want to try this diet..it is okey if i mix also with cereal what i mean…breakfast cereal..lunch tuna..dinner tuna..is that will be okey..hope sparky you reply thanks..
hi i just want to know, how much tuna i need per/day coz i weighing 95kgs..plz.help me..i want to try this diet..it is okey if i mix also with cereal what i mean…breakfast cereal..lunch tuna..dinner tuna..is that will be okey..hope sparky you reply thanks..
Ok!I have a question that would be on the long term like in cycle format. I have begun a new weight training program and really just want to shed the excess belly fat. I will be lifting free weights, biking and just regular cardio. I also will be taking a protein shake that will have high grams protein in conjuction with creatine and a multi-vitamin. Would the overload of protein just get flushed out. Can this diet be applied and see the same results or maybe even better? Thanks in advance.
Sparky
Is it ok to mix mustard in with the tuna since it has no calories, carbs or fat? Can I have diet soda instead of black coffee? Is it ok to switch up the tuna with chicken?
Hi everyone, my name is John and I’m currently deployed in Iraq and been here for 3months, anyhow that’s neither here or there. So I’ve been trying “A tuna diet” for 3weeks, not anything specific to this diet and it has been working out pretty well. When I started the diet I weighed 185lbs and now I weigh 172Lbs. (could be a combination of the diet + the constant exposure to 115~Temp + working out) Not everyone has this capability to do what I have set in stone for my diet but it might be something you could consider and tweaking to your life style… I’ve pretty much been trying to get this down to a science… so here goes..
My Daily: BMR = 2752(Basal Metabolic Rate calculated by doing my weight times 16 is just a rough estimate on your daily allowance with your body just burning calories throughout the day), Calorie intake = 1600 plus or minus 100~ calories, protein intake 188g~, fiber intake 4g~, and a 1 a day multi-vitamin. (breakfast consists of 1 Protein shake, 2boiled eggs, 2 slice of sausage, a cup of whole grain Oatmeal or Coco Krispies Cereal with milk *I have to have my cheating happen somewhere lol* water and a banana) 1hr exercise morning, (Lunch consists of One and a half can of Tuna, protein shake, and water) 1hr exercise afternoon, (Dinner consists of One and a half can of tuna with a fresh green filled salad *olive oil and vinegar*, some fruit, and water) 1hr work out evening.
One Can of Tuna consists of 100-120Calories
One Protein Shake consists of 270 Calories
2 Boiled Eggs 140~Calories
Coco Krispies Cereal with Milk 160~ Calories
Misc fruits – fills in the gaps lol
@Sparky
i lost 114 lbs in about 7 months by eating nothing but tuna straight out of the can. i wont lie it is very disgusting after a while. i used lighte tuna and it has 100 cals per can. all i ate was5 cans of tuna a day and drank diet soda. 114 pounds in 7 months. its hard to acheive that with surgery. just exercise as much as you can and you will have results quickly i promise. for my whole story email me at drewsnider04@verizon .net
hi I just turned 23 im 6ft and 240lbs, I am starting this diet tommorow I want to get the results that others have posted on this board. I need to desperately lose weight I want to look my best for the upcoming summer months next year. I also just signed up at a gym and will exercise and work out as well so I just wanted to put my story on here and If there are any tips would be greatly appreciated thanks.
@Rae
Mustard has plenty of calories. Just go easy on that!
@drewsnider
Awesome result! Keep up the good work and don’t forget to mix in some healthy veggies. This way the tuna is bearable.
@Rich
hi rich dont do only tuna . i lost 45 pounds using a simple to follow diet. i boiled 1 doz eggs use two whole w/ yolk 10 whites only .. make 1 can of tuna fish ..and two.. 4oz chicken breasts .. next buy low cal high fiber and protein whole wheat wraps make 1 wrap using each of the proteins i mentioned cut them into halfs which will leave you with 6 half wraps …each half equals 25 to 30 grams protein and 4.5 grams fiber total 140 calories each half average… 1 bag of steamed mixed vegtables 4 servings 140 calories eat these as needed plenty of water and try for 3or 4 cups green tea or use green tea extract tablets make a whey protien shake w/skim or water 200 calories totals 1260 calories 175 gms protein and 33 gms fiber results i went from 6 ft 245 to…. 216 in 4 weeks i did about an hour a day treadmill thats it dude good luck 2 others i know did this lost avg 5 -6 pounds per week
one other thing forgot to mention i was using a grapefruit juice mixed in w/ my water not much just about 2 maybe 3 oz per glass 10 week total so far STARTING WEIGHT 245 now 197
hey larry thanks i will try that i havent started yet but i am gonna start this plan prob over the weekend to get a feel for it thanks again for the imput it sounds like u got great results great job man wish me luck
hi! my name is gwen been attempting the tuna diet its hard but am going to try it each week for 5 days and on the weekends eat sensible and healthy. beginning weight 206 will start strict tuna diet on monday 1/18/10 wish me luck……………..
@drewsnider was it hard did you workout
can’t seem to start this damn diet brought all the tuna but just can’t eat plan tuna will keep trying
Hey Larry,
Thank u sooooo much for posting your advice. Within the past 5 years I had 3 children, the last which was born in December of 2009. The yo-yo of being pregnant constantly has allowed me to incur alot of fat on my body. I am very eager to start your tuna diet so please wish me luck and I will keep u posted on my results. If there is any other advice you would like to give me please feel free. Thank you all for your time and cooperation!!!
@sophia
good like sophia have not had a baby but needs to lose the weight to feel better about self lets stay posted wkly to encourage one another will promise to start today my weight is 205 but i will be doing a protein shake in the morning and then the tuna diet through out the day
Hi im 26 yrs old, 5’4 and weight 215 i already lost 28 pounds after my pregnancy, my baby is 10 month old I currently became a single mother so my new goal is too go back to 160lbs. I have done this diet and it really works, but its just hard!!! but Hopefully I do it
Good Luck too me ! =0)
hey daniela how and what did you do thanks for responding seems like it had how long did it take@Daniela
Hi, well i already sin this whole week so I will start Monday again but the first time i did it was hard but determine, heres a sample of what i eat in the morning i would eat a cinamon raisin bagel with cream cheese and juice and everyother 2 hours i would eat a boiled egg the white part only mid day tuna with alot of lettuce, onion, tomato and then back too boiled egg and at night tuna sanwhich on whole wheat or just tuna and alot alot of water and i walked alot because i would take my son to the park. It can be done you just need to keep up with it and people tell u dont weigth urself, well i did it and it kept me going because i saw the weight loss.
@Keith @ My Body Fat
did you work out in these 3 days or did you just do the diet ? and if so what kind of workout did you do cause im walking and doing tae bo and just trying to stay active
Hey everyone!! currently this is all i been eating for the past month, this(salmon too) and basic vegetables and whole grains. Not to mention i also been drinking tons of water. As a result i am getting really lean and strong(140lbs from 155, very lean)..eating fish to get lean is pretty logical…..do you see any fat on fish??? start eating it and you’ll see it happen.. peace
@Gwen
How is it going. I am very overweight and need to lose weight bad. How is it going. Does it work
Hey everyone! The tuna fissh diet is definately a good one to se weight. The tuna will aslo tighten the skin as u lose weight. I dont recommend putting mustard on it or mayo because both have a lot of calories and little benefit. Instead with every serving to add flavor you should use light sour cream and just 1 tablespoon at most which would be 20 cals which is basically milk. Also try adding onion and green pepper along with salt and pepper. If u want to get the most out of the diet it should be combined with a breakfast menu of straight oatmeal. This will provide the fiber your body needs and will help with the digestion as well as absorption of nutrients. It is an even better idea to attempt the master cleanser lemonade diet before starting your diet. The master cleanser is a cleanser that will allow u to lose at least 5-6 pounds of build up in your colon. it will alos help with joints, vision, overall health, skin and etc. good luck people any questions bout diet or exercise u can email me at lilronp@yahoo.com. ACSM certified health specialist/personal trainer
Hi everyone!
I have a wedding to go to Saturday..Today is Tuesday….I want to give this a shot starting today. Can someone give me sample of what to eat ….like breakfast, lunch tuna…dinner more tuna??> plz help
Thanks a million!
hey sparky,
Do u think if i eat tuna in olive oil mixed with cabbage for continously 3 weeks can help me to lose weight? please advice me.
Let me know your opinion on my diet plan ;
Breakfast – a slice of green apple
Lunch & Dinner – Tuna with cabbage
1 can of tuna for 2 serving …
@ Irina sory been out of touch so long will lose and regain starting back monday just gota find the well power and the reason y and i know i can do this so lets pray about it and keep in touch…..
Also it recommended that you consume no more than 6 oz of tuna or shell fish per week. Albacore tuna is high in mythelmercury, light and chuck white tuna are low in mythelmercury content.
so how many can’s shoud someone that is 172 eat a day?
Hello all, I must say that the tuna and water diet really works. I started on monday and weighed 260.4lbs, over the next three days I followed the program and to my surprise when I awoke on thursday I was 7lbs lighter. so for those who have the discipline to get it done, it will work for you
Hi..just wondering if anyone still stays up to date with this site..looking for some advice..planning on starting this diet as a major weight lose diet..my goal is a100lbs..i plan to use this dirty mixed with p90x..anyone have any menu suggestions to make the tuna a little more tolerable to eas daily..also what fruits and vegetables are ok? Thanks for any advice!!!
rachel… if you want to loose the weight keep it to water and tuna. you want to change everything around. as might as well not go for this diet, its obviously not what you want
3 years ago without me not knowingabout this diet, i tried it for the fun of it. i drank lots of water and tuna all day long and exercising at the same time. i weight 220pounds 5’4 and lost 80 pounds over the summer just in time for prom. i was extremely proud of myself and others were too:) i am a proud mom and now starting to do the same to loose the baby weight and seeing lots of results. i hope you try the tuna diet, best thing ever. good luck everybody…….try p90x, just got it and i feel great !!
hey guys,
i started a similar diet around 6 weeks ago. glass of grapefruit juice when i wake up. go to gym. tuna for breakfast. tuna for lunch. tuna and salad or veggies for dinner. if i get hungry inbetween i have cucumber or tomatoe slices with balsamic as snacks. i have around 3 litres of water a day and grean tea. must say i hated the stuff but you get use to it. in 6 weeks i have lost 15 kgs whoo hoo
Hi My name is Malinda and I was just wondering does this tuna diet really work? Ive been trying to find diets for a long time and just cant find the right one for me. I weigh 180 and want to drop to 160! How long will that take, if I keep to just tuna and lots of water? Please help. Thankyou!=)
is it safe 2 eat that much tuna because of mercury i mean….. im asking because i really want 2 start this tuna diet but i dnt want 2 get mercury poisoning…. im 230 right now and i want 2 get 2 what i was b4 my kids…. i was 140.. ive tryed lots of diets and pills and nothing works i really want something that works…. please help …. i hope some 1 responds and gives me a thumbs up….. thank u every1….
I have been simply mixing in tuna with my reg. diet for the pasr week and i’ve lost 5 lbs! Today I started the tuna Only diet, and am hoping to loose more weight… it only makes sense. If mixi it into my reg. unhealthy diet had me loose 5, I’m sure eatin it alone will help me loose alot more… anyone who wants apen pal during their process, feel free to email me or facebook… go0d luck!
hey everyone my name is katie and im 4’11 and weigh 160 and because i’m so short im am waaaay ova weigh,and 3mo.aqo i had my second child…ireally want to lose this weight. so iwanted to know does this diet really work and will i see results and can ijuz eat tuna and water and boiled eggs from here and there?SUMBODY PLZ HELP!!!!
Hi Sparky,
I love this site. I did this diet a long time ago and it works – 100%. But I hate tuna and that’s why I regained the weight – I love carbs. So this time I want to start again but substitute the tuna for chicken which I love too. Will substituting chicken for tuna work???? It’s still all protein but a little higher in cals and fat.
I’m going to try this diet, I plan to mix my tuna with mustard, relish & celery… lets see how things go! I’m 5’4″ and 190lbs and want to get down to 135/140lbs. I’ll also be doing Zumba and taking One a Day Weight Smart Advance + drinking lots of lemon water! Wish me luck!
Hello everybody i read everyones comments and it seems like it really works i actually have a friend that went on a tuna and grapefruit diet and she lost 20 pound fast but Grapefruit..Yuck!!lol anyway i am 24 have two kids i am 5’5 and weigh 180 my goal is to get to 140 not exactly the weight i was before kids lol but i will be halppy:)anyway my question is how much tuna and water do i consume every day? and is it Healthy? if someone can help please..thank you
i am about to start this diet and i was wondering how much tuna do i eat everyday? and what kind of tuna? and also is it just like breaktfast tuna…lunch tuna …dinner tuna and thats it? someone can you please explain how i need to start this all tuna and water diet please ….thank you
Hello,
I have done this diet before and i’m starting again, its hard but worth it. if anyone wants to have an email buddy to keep each other motivated please email me at alexjramirez09@yahoo.com. I’m 27 female, and 227 pounds, Miami FL. (no spam or pervs)
Thanks
Tuna is a great way to loose weight quick however, tuna has a good deal of mercury in it. I wouldn’t suggest you trying this any more than 3 times a year because mercury takes up to 6 months to leave the system.
I used to weigh 210 in 7th grade and through the summer I went on this diet and worked out all day I lost 90 pounds in those 2.5 months so my advice is do it
Wow, I’m 6’4 and started being health conscious through an ex-fitness trainer that worked at my job. In 1 month i went from 308 to 285 just from eating more vegetables and lean meats (chicken and fish) I was so pleased with the results that I adopted the TUNA DIET from a bodybuilding website. Since then I have been doing cardio and lifting weights in my room and my body is looking better than it ever has! (such a confidence boost) ** I use tuna in water and I add diced tomatoes, garlic and lettuce for healthy crunch.
Wow I want to give this diet a try over the summer because I’m 30 pounds over weight and I would like to look good for the upcoming school year. I am doing this for my health as well because being an overweight teenager isn’t very good. I know I will get extremely hungry on this so I would like to know if I can snack on watermelon during the day if I feel hungry. Is this okay?
can you do this tuna and water everyday for as long as you want or is that not good to do.
I did it for 6 weeks last time. Didn’t hurt me.
i have read all the comments and i have done this diet like a month ago before i moved, i am going on vacation in march of 2012, i have had two kids i gained 50 lbs with my first and 12 with my second, i was all baby with him. i am 5ft 3 in and weigh 212, i would love to get down to 140. if i stick with this diet can i get down to 140 before march of 2012? please someone help me i want to look good in a bikini on vacation plus be more healthier for my kids. thanks so much
I think you can do it Dana! I weigh 159 and am 5’1″. I want to get down to 131 if not lower, by the begining of January 2011. We can do this and kick it in it’s butt! I found the key to be drinking LOTS and LOTS of water! LOTS!
so im qoinq to start this diet tommarrow but modify it with oatmeal in the am and tuna for lunch and dinner till i can get to the market and get more tuna , i weigh 314 and will be doing this for two months wish me luck : )
I’m gonna start doing this. I like tuna so it won’t be bad. I skip breakfast and lunch everyday and I only eat when I get home. I lost alot of weight by doing that, but I have now put weight back on as I would eat dinner then snack later on in the evening thinking it would be fine because I skipped breakfast/lunch but I was wrong. So I plan on doing this for about 6 weeks, if I can’t I’ll try to do it for atleast 3.
Hi, hows everyone doing? i’m 22yrs, 6’0ft. over 300pounds, my body is weird beecause i have muscles mixed wit alot of fat. i’m very unhealthy for my age. i’m willing to try this diet, i know its going to be hard but, can i do this diet n exercise n weight train with it? instead of eatin just tuna i want to know if i can eat it with greens? like broccoli, lettuce, etc. Plz help i tryin to get as much info so i can have an accurate diet plan. Thnk u
I just started a Tuna diet. I eat Strawberry Awake cereal with 0% milk in the morning. Just one bowl. It’s a total of 150 calories. Then I eat a Tuna fish sandwich for Lunch. Half a can of Tuna mixed with a teaspoon of mayo and sprinkled with garlic powder on toasted white Bread. Then for Dinner I have 2 of those tuna fish sandwiches. I use the whole can. I drink water throughout the day and also hot tea with some sugar added. Usually 3 packets. I drink about 2 cups of tea a day. It’s a 12 oz cup. Is this healthy? Should I add to it? I have been doing this for one week now
I started this morning. So far so good. I am hungry quit a bit though. I guess it’s because I don’t find myself begging to get to the table! LOL But I have to ask..I am having severe diarrhea. Is this typical?
That’s normal! This diet pretty much cleanses you!
Right, after spending like an hour reading everyone’s comments, I have decided to try this diet out myself. I am currently on a weightloss journey, but seems to be going very slow. I have a cousins wedding coming up in 3 weeks and would love to get into this lovely red dress I have. I am 147lbs and my ideal weight is about 130lbs. Any weight loss is welcome..lol…
So, it’s 12.15am, Sunday 02/10/11
I will be back in 3 days guys!!!
Wish me luck!!!!
OMG….I lost 2lbs!! I don’t wether to laugh or cry!! 3 days of non stop tuna and I lose only 2lbs!!!!
O well, maybe it just didnt work for me…on to the next diet!!! lol
7 days on tuna
and only lost half a kilo 
I’ve done this diet before and lost a good chunk. Trying to get back in the groove is hard. I need to lose 30 lbs and I’ll be almost satisfied. My boyfriend told me today that I have discipline, but I’m having a hard time seeing it when it comes to this. But I figure the tuna diet is better than starving myself(which I have done in the past). I’d hate to have to do that again. But I’m gonna do whatever it takes to get at least these 30 lbs off!
Ek is ‘n mamma van 3 en ek het al pille getry ek het al sop geeet ek het alles gedoen boonop is ek verslaaf aan koffie kan biltong met vet nie uitlos nie eet agter steak aan vir vet pap boter suiker en glo my ek is oor gewig ek is vandag op dag 3van my tuna dieet en ek det al 4kg verloor die beste is om aan tehou al is dit hoe sleg dink net as jy klaar gedieet het voel jy beter oor jouself en dit is wat ons wil he hoe beter ons oor ons self voel hoe beter sien ander mense ons raak
Colani !
dieet en ek det al 4kg verloor die beste is om aan tehou al is dit hoe sleg dink net as jy klaar gedieet het voel jy beter oor jouself en dit is wat ons wil he hoe beter ons oor ons self voel hoe beter sien ander mense ons raak
Hi everyone, I literally sat here for half an hour reading everyone’s comments and have gotten a bit of insight into this diet. I weigh 55kg, and 158cm, sounds small but I have gained a few kilos since meeting my boyfriend who has bad eating habits
and it’s almost summer here in Australia and I want to look slim in shorts! A couple of hours ago I had a tin of tuna and have almost drunk a litre of water. I’ll report back in 3 days to let you know how it went 
So here I am reporting back.. In 3 days I have lost 1.4kgs, it’s okay but I’m sure I would have lost more if it weren’t for the fact that on Monday I had a couple of bite sized chocolate and ice cream, and coke! *cries* overall I’m happy with the result, and will continue
OK, so i read most of the comments and im starting 2moro!!! will keep you up to date on my results…!
Hi, I did this diet when i was living in Venezuela. I have to say it worked, I dropped 2 dress sizes, in 7 days. I only did this diet for 7 days. I am now back in England, and since had a baby, i am not sure if it is just a different climate or the fact my body is out of whack, from having my beautiful baby? But I can’t shift the fat, I keep fit, and work out for 1.5 hours per day. I think it is the cold weather here, my body is fighting to hold on the the fat to keep me warm. lol. Well any way, I am going back on the tuna diet today, for 3 days, see how that goes, with the 1.5 hours of exersice too. I will report back with the results. x