Contemplating the sleek "wavy" models on the catwalk, a small number of us, girls, do not dream of having an "light" proportion that is not burdened with extra pounds. Needless to say, the fashion for the curvy female shape was relevant even in the days of Michelangelo, da Vinci and Raphael. However, since then, preferences have changed, and today the measure of women's beauty is far from the appetite of the body, but the most slender and appropriate figure. To approach the stereotypical taste of beauty, uncompromising women are willing to use almost any method without hair. However, if we talk about the most popular, of course this is all kinds of diet - single product and various components. Today we have talked about a very popular weight loss system - watermelon diet. In this article, you will learn about the specifics, pros, cons, types and rules of its exit.
How to watermelon diet?
It is no secret that watermelon pulp has a pronounced diuretic effect. Is this sweet berry beneficial for the body? In most cases, yes rather than no. Washing the kidneys and urinary tract, watermelon removes from the body not only toxins and toxins, but also excess water, because basically, the desired weight loss occurs at the beginning of the diet. However, in some cases, this watermelon action is unsafe. In particular, when there is a violation of the function of the kidneys and genitourinary system, the burden is not only dangerous, but also destructive. The absence of "but" in the above disease form is "green light" to lose weight with the help of watermelon, but again, provided that these berries are usually tolerated by the body.
Advantages and disadvantages of watermelon diet
Advantages:
- short term;
- easy to carry;
- high efficiency (promises weight loss of up to 5-7 kg in 5-7 days);
- does not need to follow a specific meal schedule (watermelon can be eaten at any time, even before bedtime);
- chemical composition of watermelon (fiber, vitamins B1, B2, C, PP, magnesium, potassium, manganese, nickel salt, pectin, folic acid);
- body cleansing;
- normalization of metabolism;
- improves skin condition.
Disadvantages:
- one-component menu (as a result, the body does not receive many essential ingredients);
- weight loss due to the removal of excess fluid from the body, and not by burning fat (especially for the early stages of the diet);
- possible side effects such as weakness, lethargy and fatigue;
- Contraindications: diseases of the kidneys and genitourinary system, diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, lactation.
Watermelon diet varieties
It is customary to distinguish between 2 types of watermelon diet:
- The menu is based on watermelon and liquid only. Allowed drinks are purified water and unsweetened green tea. To determine the daily norm of the product, you must divide your weight by 10. Therefore, by weight, for example, 50 kg, it is permissible to take 5 kg of watermelon pulp per day. Ideally, arrange meals every 3 hours, which is 5-6 times a day. The recommended diet period is not more than 5-7 days.
- The second version of the watermelon diet gives those who lose a little pampering in the form of two small slices of whole wheat bread or whole wheat bread with each serving. However, the duration of the diet is increased to 8-10 days.
The right way from a watermelon diet
Losing that hated pound is definitely an achievement. But you must agree that the euphoria from lightness in the body will continue until the old weight reminds itself again. To avoid the effects of boomerang, it is necessary to ensure the correct way out of the watermelon diet. The ideal combination of weight achieved is considered a 10-day compliance for a special diet. During this period, it is necessary to give priority to low-carb protein foods - whole grains, meat and fish, low-fat fermented dairy products, eggs, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Here is a rough menu for those who are out of the watermelon diet:
- breakfast:sugar-free oatmeal, steamed with boiling water or low-fat milk, a slice of cheese, sugar-free tea;
- lunch:boiled lean meat or fish - 150-200 gr. , a vegetable salad topped with lemon juice and a little olive oil, tea or coffee without sugar;
- dinner:watermelon - at the rate of 1 kg of pulp per 30 kg of body weight.
How not to spoil the watermelon diet?
Needless to say, mono diet is associated with certain damage to our body. Even so, the most serious danger can be caused not by the exclusion of certain foods from the diet (the body will definitely recover from this), but by the low quality of a product underlying the mono diet. As you might expect, now we are talking about the quality of watermelon. We all know that the amount of nitrate in watermelons sold in our markets and supermarkets is, on average, off the list. Therefore, it is definitely not necessary to go on a watermelon diet when giving early watermelon start selling. It is recommended to lose weight with the help of watermelon no earlier than August, but to check the content of nitrate fruit, simply use such a simple method: put a small piece of watermelon pulp in a glass of water and wait 10-15 minutes. If, after a specified time, the water becomes turbid, then, for sure, you have bought, added or subtracted, quality products, and not a nitrate bomb. At the same time, the latter will be evidenced by the pink water color. Other signs of watermelon "nitrate" include fine, shiny cuts, purple pulp, as well as the presence of yellow or light yellow veins on its surface.
Reviews on watermelon diet
"I like watermelon, so I can take care of the watermelon diet. For the third year in a row, I sit on it in August-September and consistently lose 3-4 kg in 5 days. "
"Once I got the nitrate meter, I made sure that we did not sell harmless watermelons. Maybe, of course, I was very lucky. . . However, I prefer a buckwheat and kefir diet. "
"This food is suitable for me because it miraculously affects my skin. In principle, there is nothing surprising here - watermelon cleans the intestines perfectly, the result of skin appearance also improves. "
"I tried the pure watermelon diet for the first time. I am very satisfied with the results - minus 6 kg in 8 days. During my weight loss, I lost weight in early August. "