When you want to slim down quickly, it’s hard to know where to start. Overly strict diets are often discouraging and unsustainable. Here, the idea is completely different: a structured program that’s easy to follow and, above all, short-term. The goal? To boost metabolism and naturally promote fat burning.
But before you get started, here are a few golden rules: drink plenty of water throughout the day, allow yourself a black coffee or a light tea without sugar (a splash of milk, why not), and absolutely avoid snacking between meals.
Ready? Here’s the day-by-day schedule.
Day 1: Start gently
The first day, we focus on food combinations that activate the metabolism while providing a feeling of satiety.
Breakfast :
1/2 grapefruit
1 slice of toasted wholemeal bread
2 tablespoons of peanut butter
1 cup of black coffee or tea
Lunch :
1 hard-boiled egg
1 slice of toast
1/2 banana
Dinner :
85 g of lean meat (chicken breast or tuna)
1 cup green beans
1 small apple
1/2 banana
1 small portion of vanilla ice cream (a permitted treat)
Day 2: We continue with balance
The second day provides variety and helps keep the metabolism stimulated.
Breakfast :
1 hard-boiled egg
1 slice of toast
1/2 banana
Lunch :
1 hard-boiled egg
5 small salty biscuits
1/2 cup cottage cheese or a slice of cheddar cheese
Dinner :
2 light sausages (without bread)
1/2 cup carrots
1/2 cup broccoli
1/2 banana
1 small portion of vanilla ice cream
Day 3: Final stretch