We hear about fast diets all the time, and while many of them come with health risks, there is a way to lose a few pounds in a short period of time that can be safe and effective. Here's a 2-day diet that can help you get rid of 2-3 pounds, especially if you combine it with cardio workouts.
Sample menu of the 2-day diet:
Day 1
Breakfast: 2 fried eggs, 1 slice of fried bread, 1 orange, 1 cup of tea without sugar.
Snack: 1 stalk of celery, 1 medium carrot, 1/4 avocado, 1/4 cup of non-fat yogurt.
Lunch: 150 g grilled white chicken meat, 1/2 cup spinach stew, 1/2 cup cooked brown rice, 1 apple or 1/2 orange.
Snack: 50 g almonds, 1/2 cup non-fat yogurt.
Dinner: 150 g grilled salmon, 1 cup broccoli, 1/2 cup onions and peppers, 1-2 kiwi.
Day 2
Breakfast: glass of orange juice, 1 cup of low-fat milk with 1/2 cup of dried or fresh fruit, 1 slice of bread (optional).
Snack: 1/2 cup cottage cheese with 1 medium apple.
Lunch: 150 g fried tuna, 1/2 tomato, 150-200 g asparagus (optional), 1 orange or grapefruit.
Snack: 50 g pistachios, 1 glass of low-fat or skim milk.
Dinner: 200 g grilled veal, 1/4 part avocado, green beans (optional), fruit of choice - apple or orange.
Workout combined with a 2-day diet:
For best results, it is recommended to add cardio workouts. A 30-minute workout once a day will be enough to keep you toned and help you burn extra calories. If you need to lose weight quickly, you can increase your workouts to 2 times a day for 40 minutes and add light strength exercises including weights.
Following this diet and doing the workouts will help you achieve your goal of losing excess weight in a short period of time. However, before starting any diet or workout program, it is recommended that you consult a doctor or nutritionist to make sure it is right for you.