Lose weight quickly and without too much effort: ever heard of the 2-day diet? It is a diet suitable for those who want to keep their shape over time but without making too many sacrifices at the table. This diet was developed by Dr. Michelle Harvie and Professor Tony Howell and as you may have guessed it includes 2 days of restrictive nutrition and 5 days of freedom, in which you can eat anything, but respecting the rules of the Mediterranean diet and without exaggerate.
According to the two experts who work at the University of Manchester’s Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Center, it only takes 48 hours of sacrifice to lose weight and get back in shape. In those 2 days, in fact, the goal is to inhibit the production of insulin in the body, the hormone that promotes the absorption of glucose and the formation of fat. (Continue after the photo)
In practice, Dr. Michelle Harvie and Professor Tony Howell recommend totally eliminating carbohydrates, consuming 650 calories per day for 2 days. Foods to avoid are pasta, pizza, potatoes, sweets and fruit, while corn and brown rice are allowed. How Much Can You Lose? Up to 4 kilos per month, they ensure. It must also be said that this diet is very easy to follow because it is not necessary to weigh foods daily and the diet is quite varied, especially in the 5 days when you can eat anything. (Continue after the photo)
Of course it is essential not to overdo it and consume healthy and light foods (such as lean proteins, fish, whole grains, fruit, low-fat dairy products, vegetables and legumes), otherwise the benefits of the 48-hour diet will not compensate for the excesses. On the other hand, the pattern to follow in the 2 key days is more rigid because you will have to keep an eye on the calories and try to limit them: in 48 hours you will have to consume 12 portions of proteins, 3 of dairy products, 5 of fats and 5 of vegetables. (Continue after the photo)
Here is an example of a two-day diet menu to observe each week: for breakfast you can drink a cup of green tea, to reactivate the metabolism, accompanied by two scrambled eggs. At lunch 100 grams of grilled chicken with a mixed salad and at dinner 70 grams of smoked salmon with an avocado cream. For snacks, dried fruit and Greek yogurt are perfect.
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