Can you live off of 3 carnation instant breakfast's (aprox. 1200 cal w/milk) & 1 multivitamin a day?

I went on Predisone for my asthma for 24 days and after only being on it for 18 days I have already gained 16 pounds. I can't currently exercise very much due to my asthma. I have my wedding on July 20th and I am afraid that if I keep gaining weight like this, I won't be able to fit into my dress I already bought. I did out the math for having 3 carnation instant breakfast drinks a day mixed with soy milk and it came about to be a little over 1,200 calories a day. And if I take 1 multivitamin also, I would be getting all of the vitmans and minerals and that stuff that I would need a day. Is this safe?

Can you live off of 3 carnation instant breakfast's (aprox. 1200 cal w/milk) %26amp; 1 multivitamin a day?
I don't know about how safe it is. As long as you are getting your basics. I've worked in nursing homes where people lived off of ensure shakes and nothing else. Just be careful!!! Maybe even try it slowly. Like replace one meal for a few days and then two meals and so on. Hope this helps, sorry I can't offer more. Just please be careful!!! And good luck on the wedding and I'm sure you'll be beautiful and will fit in your dress!!
Reply:taking a multivitamin isnt the same as getting it through food. the multivitamin shouldnt REPLACE nutrients in food, it should SUPPLEMENT. You need to eat solid food.
Reply:you can but I don't advise it. I'd try two instant breakfast things and then one meal. you still need regular nourishment that you can't get from a drink.
Reply:You need fiber. Add fruits and vegetables to that diet.
Reply:I don't think so...for a while I guess. It's not very healthy, it reminds me of that model that only ate lettuce and pepsi...she died of a heart attack after only eating that for 6 months I think. :/
Reply:Please treat your self better. By eating like that you will loose muscle first and will get sick very soon. Try eating a vegan diet as it is healthy and your body will be shocked, but won't go into starvation mode. Also I'm sure can get up and walk around the block. Here's the thing, exercise is cumulative, as in 3 minutes of exercise 10 times a day has the exact same effect as 30 minutes of exercise at one time a day. You can't loose fat buy not eating, only muscle first.
Reply:NOT FOR LONG%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;

go to a good health food store not a vitamin selling shop with more junk...

you can lose weight safely but not eating meat and eggs...read labels and see what on earth your eating...also no fast food junk...eat fresh made food and go for the veggies and fruits and grains....soysilk, tofu, and you will lose weight naturally and stay healthy while you do it with no side effects....people need to stay away from drugs...they are just toxins...
Reply:Before you dive into anything so extreme, talk with your doctor. You already admitted to having health challenges, so cutting your diet to the extreme due to the weight gain from steroids is not healthy and wont counteract the effects of that medication. You need to just stick it out and work on it AFTER the meds. You don't want to harm yourself, do you?
Reply:You'd be missing out on fiber, which would be very unhealthy.

I think you're better off talking to your doctor about a sensible diet plan (1200 calories is not enough).

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