How to Lose Weight in 3 Days
Try the “3-Day Diet.” The 3-Day Diet, sometimes referred to as The Military Diet, is a three day diet plan with a strict breakfast, lunch, and dinner regimen., Consider a 3-day fast.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Try the “3-Day Diet.” The 3-Day Diet
Proponents of this method recommend following the meal plans as closely as possible, and then returning to a more normalized 1,500 calorie diet for the remainder of the week.Breakfast for day 1 consists of: 1 cup (.25 liters) of unsweetened black coffee or tea 1 slice of toast, preferably whole wheat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of peanut butter 1/2 grapefruit Lunch for day 1 consists of: 1 cup (.25 liters) of unsweetened black coffee or tea 1 slice of toast, preferably whole wheat 1/2 can of tuna Dinner for day 1 consists of: 3 ounces (85 grams – about the size of a deck of playing cards) of any meat 1 cup (340 grams) green beans, steamed or raw 1/2 banana 1 small apple 1 cup (.25 liters) of vanilla ice cream (yay, dessert!) Breakfast for day 2 consists of: 1 egg, cooked however you prefer 1 slice of toast, preferably whole wheat 1/2 banana Lunch for day 2 consists of: 1 hardboiled egg 1 cup (.25 liters) of cottage cheese .7 ounces (20 grams) of baked sweet potato chips Dinner for day 2 consists of: 2 hotdogs (without any hotdog buns) 1 cup (340 grams) of broccoli 1/2 cup (170 grams) of carrots 1/2 banana 1/2 cup (.12 liters) of vanilla ice cream (dessert again, yes!) Breakfast for day 3 consists of: 1 small apple 1 slice of cheddar cheese .7 ounces (20 grams) of baked sweet potato chips Lunch for day 3 consists of: 1 egg, cooked however you prefer 1 slice of toast, preferably whole wheat Dinner for day 3 consists of: 1 cup (340 grams) of tuna 1/2 banana 1 cup (.25 liters) of vanilla ice cream (dessert trifecta!) -
Step 2: sometimes referred to as The Military Diet
Some research has shown that drinking only water and limiting yourself to less than 200 calories per day for only 3 days can help you reboot your immune system in addition to dropping some quick pounds.This form of “forced starvation” depletes your energy reserves (in the form of glycogen), which triggers your body to recycle and then create new immune cells once you finish the fast.Warning! Fasting can be harmful, especially for young or old people, or for those with other health problems.
If you’re seriously thinking of trying a 3-day fast, you should consult your doctor first. -
Step 3: is a three day diet plan with a strict breakfast
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Step 4: and dinner regimen.
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Step 5: Consider a 3-day fast.
Detailed Guide
Proponents of this method recommend following the meal plans as closely as possible, and then returning to a more normalized 1,500 calorie diet for the remainder of the week.Breakfast for day 1 consists of: 1 cup (.25 liters) of unsweetened black coffee or tea 1 slice of toast, preferably whole wheat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of peanut butter 1/2 grapefruit Lunch for day 1 consists of: 1 cup (.25 liters) of unsweetened black coffee or tea 1 slice of toast, preferably whole wheat 1/2 can of tuna Dinner for day 1 consists of: 3 ounces (85 grams – about the size of a deck of playing cards) of any meat 1 cup (340 grams) green beans, steamed or raw 1/2 banana 1 small apple 1 cup (.25 liters) of vanilla ice cream (yay, dessert!) Breakfast for day 2 consists of: 1 egg, cooked however you prefer 1 slice of toast, preferably whole wheat 1/2 banana Lunch for day 2 consists of: 1 hardboiled egg 1 cup (.25 liters) of cottage cheese .7 ounces (20 grams) of baked sweet potato chips Dinner for day 2 consists of: 2 hotdogs (without any hotdog buns) 1 cup (340 grams) of broccoli 1/2 cup (170 grams) of carrots 1/2 banana 1/2 cup (.12 liters) of vanilla ice cream (dessert again, yes!) Breakfast for day 3 consists of: 1 small apple 1 slice of cheddar cheese .7 ounces (20 grams) of baked sweet potato chips Lunch for day 3 consists of: 1 egg, cooked however you prefer 1 slice of toast, preferably whole wheat Dinner for day 3 consists of: 1 cup (340 grams) of tuna 1/2 banana 1 cup (.25 liters) of vanilla ice cream (dessert trifecta!)
Some research has shown that drinking only water and limiting yourself to less than 200 calories per day for only 3 days can help you reboot your immune system in addition to dropping some quick pounds.This form of “forced starvation” depletes your energy reserves (in the form of glycogen), which triggers your body to recycle and then create new immune cells once you finish the fast.Warning! Fasting can be harmful, especially for young or old people, or for those with other health problems.
If you’re seriously thinking of trying a 3-day fast, you should consult your doctor first.
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