Each of us always wants to stay in great shape, be slim and fit. But, unfortunately, some begin to gain weight with age due to individual characteristics, gaining weight after childbirth, and some simply stop doing regular exercise and gain a lot of weight. Everyone has different reasons for the appearance of extra pounds, but everyone wants to eliminate them with the help of special diets and physical activity. Today it is widely usedwatermelon diet for weight loss.
If you do everything correctly, you will lose those extra pounds very quickly. This weight loss technique is seasonal. After all, you can't buy watermelon at any time of the day. This mono-diet involves a special calculation, based on which you need to consume 1 kilogram of watermelon pulp per 10 kilograms of total body weight. This way, you will lose your excess weight very quickly. You will definitely enjoy the weight loss process using this method. After all, almost everyone loves watermelon. And the very principle of losing weight thanks to this diet is to eliminate excess substances from the body, namely waste and toxins. Watermelon contributes to this.
Principles and benefits of the watermelon diet
During a diet, watermelon helps not only to lose excess weight, but also to remove excess fluid from the body. Watermelon contains antioxidants, water, glucose, minerals, pectin and alkaline substances, fiber, proteins and vitamins A, C, B. All this has a positive effect on the body. You can lose weight quickly by eating watermelon if you follow certain rules when dieting. First, you are not allowed to eat in the evening. Secondly, you should not eat fried foods, pastries and sweets. Otherwise, the plan will fail.
The watermelon diet is usually practiced in late August - early September. At other times, you risk buying a "bad" watermelon, which will only harm your health. The duration of the watermelon diet directly depends on how many pounds you want to lose by losing weight.
The benefits of the watermelon diet include:
- You don't have to stand at the stove every day and prepare your own breakfast, lunch and dinner. Just cut a few slices of watermelon for breakfast and that's it;
- This method has a minimal list of contraindications, although it still needs to be carefully studied;
- Eating watermelons every day is a real pleasure, and if it also helps you lose weight, then you will have double pleasure after completing the diet;
- This technique is highly tolerable, the berry is rich in fructose and glucose, which will support the brain and prevent the development of headaches, and they are one of the main obstacles to weight loss;
- Only curative fasting will help you lose weight as quickly as possible, but it is unacceptable before the holidays, because it requires a special menu at the exit, incompatible with a buffet;
- The striped berry removes excess fluid from the body;
- This diet does not require large financial investments;
- Cleanses the body from alcohol radicals and various intestinal infections;
- Watermelon considerably stimulates the urinary system;
- Saturates the body with various microelements;
- Reduces the risk of cancer cells.
Remember that a watermelon diet for weight loss puts great pressure on the urinary system, leads to increased appetite and does not saturate the body with essential fatty acids. And for diabetics, it is important to control the dynamics of blood sugar changes, because watermelons are rich in this element.
Note!In order to prevent dehydration while losing weight, you should drink at least 1. 5 liters of water per day, and you can also drink herbal teas without sugar.
By losing weight, you will not only lose excess weight, but also cleanse your intestines of various external substances. If we talk about other diets, they can be fraught with constipation, but watermelon eliminates almost all the excess that our body accumulates. Both tasty and healthy.
Composition and value of watermelons
Many people wonder if it is possible to lose weight by eating watermelon. The answer is clear: you can. But at the same time, if you previously used to eat watermelons with bread, then you will have to abandon the latter. Bread is not a dietary product. The watermelon diet will help you lose extra pounds very easily. Watermelons themselves have high nutritional value.
They include the following components:
- Water 90%. This is exactly what you need for fasting days, plus water is an excellent diuretic;
- Proteins a person should eat daily;
- Sugar, namely fructose, sucrose and glucose;
- Vitamins and microelements necessary for the human body;
- Minerals – potassium, calcium, sodium and iron;
- Pectin and alkaline substances that reduce cholesterol levels;
- Fiber, normalizing the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Antioxidants that protect the body from age-related disorders.
So, a watermelon diet will saturate you with all the necessary vitamins and microelements. No wonder watermelon is considered an excellent remedy for obesity, treats gastritis, anemia, hypertension, hepatitis A, gout, arthritis, atherosclerosis, gallbladder diseases, kidney stones, psoriasis, nosebleeds, etc.
It is important!During the watermelon diet, avoid drinking alcoholic beverages, as they contribute to excessive weight gain.
Losing weight on the watermelon diet is quite simple. Reviews and results of the watermelon diet indicate that you can lose up to 20 kilograms in a month without harming your health. This diet is quite tasty, you will not feel deprived during this period, since you will receive all the necessary microelements in your diet.
Menu for the watermelon diet
When following a watermelon diet, the main thing is to correctly create a menu. Typically, a fruit diet is designed for a week, but if you need to lose a small amount of pounds, you can stick to it for about 3-5 days. If, on the other hand, you need to lose weight significantly, it can last up to a month.
We offer you a detailed description of the menu of the week:
| Day of the week | Meal number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 1 | 2-3 slices of watermelon |
| 2 | Snack 1 tbsp. Honey | |
| 3 | Bran crackers | |
| 4 | Striped slice of berry | |
| 5 | Apple casserole | |
| Tuesday | 1 | 4 slices of watermelon |
| 2 | Apple snack | |
| 3 | striped berry | |
| 4 | Dear | |
| 5 | Pumpkin porridge with simmered vegetables | |
| Wednesday | 1 | Boiled turkey breast |
| 2 | Bran toast | |
| 3 | Steamed omelette, walnut, garlic and beetroot salad | |
| 4 | Striped berry 2 slices | |
| 5 | Cottage cheese casserole | |
| THURSDAY | 1 | Non-starchy vegetable salad |
| 2 | Striped slice of berry | |
| 3 | Lentil puree | |
| 4 | Apple | |
| 5 | Watermelon | |
| Friday | 1 | Red fruit, apple and peach salad |
| 2 | Apple and cucumber salad | |
| 3 | Watermelon sorbet | |
| 4 | A few slices of striped berries and a pear | |
| 5 | Plum and pear | |
| SATURDAY | 1 | Watermelon and kiwi salad |
| 2 | 3 apples | |
| 3 | striped berry | |
| 4 | 2 plums and 1 pear | |
| 5 | 4 plums and berries | |
| Sunday | 1 | Bran toast |
| 2 | A few slices of watermelon | |
| 3 | Cottage cheese casserole | |
| 4 | Pear and plum | |
| 5 | 2 slices of striped berries |
Sometimes you can alternate the watermelon diet, for example, the first and second day. This way you will achieve excellent results. As all the products are very different, you will not have time to get used to them. Although it is quite difficult to follow a watermelon diet.
On a note!During the period of the watermelon diet, you can lose up to 7 kilograms of excess weight.
So, the watermelon diet will help you lose your excess weight. The weight loss process will take place without any harm to your body. On the contrary, you will get rid of toxins, waste, excess moisture and other substances that harm your health. Plus, you'll probably enjoy eating the striped berries. And you don’t have to cook anything regularly.
Assessments and results (with "before" and "after" photos)
- "I chose a watermelon diet for myself, designed for five days. I needed quick results. During this period, I lost no less than 3. 5 kg. None of the other diets, even in combination with exercise, gave me such results. Moreover, it was possible to achieve such a reduction, despite the fact that my weight before starting the diet was 77 kg. Therefore, as soon as I want to get rid of extra pounds again, I will return to watermelons. Plus, I like them and it’s a real pleasure to eat them every day.
- "Late last summer, I switched to a watermelon diet. I didn't pay attention to how much I ate at a time. Watermelons are easy to get in late summer, so I buy them every day. I don't know how much I had to eat, but at the end of the diet, the scales showed that my weight had decreased by 6 kg. At the same time, I just felt wonderful. The watermelon diet did not cause me any side effects. There wasn't even any swelling, even though watermelons contain a lot of water.
- "I really like watermelons and melons. When I discovered that by consuming only these fruits, you could lose weight, I was happy because I didn't have to make any effort. During a course of corrective nutrition, I lost about 6 kg. The watermelon diet is also known to cleanse the body of various toxins and wastes. Therefore, it not only helps you lose weight but also improves your overall condition. The main thing is that you are not allergic to watermelons, otherwise you will have to choose a different diet.
