Contemplating graceful models "fluttering" on the catwalks, few of us girls do not dream of having equally "light" proportions without the weight of extra pounds. Needless to say, the fashion of feminine curved shapes was relevant even in the days of Michelangelo, Da Vinci and Rafael. However, since then, the priorities have changed, and today the measure of female beauty is far from being an appetizing body, but rather the most slender and fit figure. To approach stereotyped beauty ideals, uncompromising representatives of the fair sex are ready to use almost any method indiscriminately. However, if we talk about the most favorite ones, then these are, of course, all types of diets - both single product and multicomponent. Today he talks about the extremely popular weight loss system - the watermelon diet. In this article, you will learn about its specifics, pros, cons, varieties and exit rules.
How does the watermelon diet work?
It is no secret that the watermelon pulp has a pronounced diuretic effect. Is this property of a sweet berry useful for the body? In most cases, yes than no. Washing the kidneys and urinary tract, watermelon removes from the body not only toxins and toxins, but also excess water, so that, in principle, the desired weight loss occurs at the beginning of the diet. However, in some cases, this action of a watermelon is unsafe. In particular, when there is a violation of the functions of the kidneys and the genitourinary system, for which such load is not only harmful, but even destructive. The absence of "but" in the form of the above diseases is a "green light" to lose weight with the help of watermelons, but again, as long as this berry is normally tolerated by the body.
Pros and cons of the watermelon diet
Pros:
- short term;
- easy portability;
- high efficiency (promises to lose up to 5-7 kg in 5-7 days);
- there is no need to follow a specific meal schedule (watermelon can be eaten anytime, even before bed);
- the chemical composition of watermelons (fiber, vitamins B1, B2, C, PP, magnesium, potassium, manganese, nickel salts, pectin substances, folic acid);
- body cleansing;
- normalization of metabolism;
- improves the condition of the skin.
Cons:
- a component menu (as a result, the body does not receive many vital substances);
- weight loss due to the removal of excess fluids from the body, and not by burning fat (typical for the initial stage of the diet);
- possible side effects, such as weakness, lethargy and fatigue;
- Contraindications: diseases of the kidneys and genitourinary system, diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, lactation.
Watermelon diet varieties
It is common to distinguish between 2 types of watermelon diet:
- The menu is based only on watermelon and liquid. The drinks allowed are purified water and unsweetened green tea. To determine the daily norm for a product, you must divide your weight by 10. Therefore, with a body weight of, for example, 50 kg, it is allowed to consume 5 kg of watermelon pulp per day. The ideal is to organize meals every 3 hours, that is, 5 to 6 times a day. The duration of the recommended diet is not longer than 5-7 days.
- The second version of the watermelon diet gives those who are losing weight a little indulgence in the form of two small pieces of rye or whole grain bread at each meal. However, the duration of the diet increases to 8 to 10 days.
The right way out of the watermelon diet
Losing the hateful pounds is definitely an achievement. But you must agree that the euphoria of lightness in the body will continue until the old weight remembers itself again. To avoid the boomerang effect, it is necessary to ensure the correct abandonment of the watermelon diet. The ideal consolidation of the weight achieved is considered a 10-day adherence to a special diet. During this period, it is necessary to give preference to foods low in protein and carbohydrates - cereals, lean meats and fish, low-fat dairy products, eggs, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Here is a basic menu for those who are leaving the watermelon diet:
- breakfast:unsweetened oats, steamed with boiling water or skimmed milk, a slice of cheese, unsweetened tea;
- lunch:lean meat or cooked fish - 150-200 gr. , vegetable salad seasoned with lemon juice and a small amount of olive oil, unsweetened tea or coffee;
- dinner:watermelon - at the rate of 1 kg of pulp per 30 kg of body weight.
How not to harm the watermelon diet?
Needless to say, any mono-diet is associated with certain damage to our body. However, the most serious damage may be caused not by excluding certain foods from the diet (the body will certainly recover from this), but by the low quality of the only product that underlies the mono-diet. As you may have guessed, we are now talking about the quality of watermelons. We all know that the amount of nitrates in watermelons sold in our markets and supermarkets, to say the least, is off the charts. Therefore, it is definitely not worthwhile to go on a watermelon diet when the first watermelon berries appear on sale. It is advisable to lose weight with the help of watermelons not before August, but to check the nitrate content in the berries, just use such a simple method: put a small slice of watermelon pulp in a glass of water and wait 10-15 minutes. If, after the specified time, the water becomes cloudy, then, for sure, you have more or less bought a quality product, not a nitrate pump. At the same time, the second will be indicated by the color of the water in pink. Other signs of watermelons with "nitrate" include a smooth and shiny cut, purple flesh, as well as the presence of yellow or light yellow veins on its surface.
Reviews of the watermelon diet
“I love watermelons, so I can keep the watermelon diet light. For the third year in a row, I sit on it in August-September and consistently lose 3-4 kg in 5 days. "
“After I got a nitrate meter, I made sure that we didn't sell harmless watermelons. Perhaps, of course, I am so lucky. . . In any case, I prefer buckwheat and kefir diets. "
“I like this diet because it affects my skin magically. In principle, there is nothing surprising here - watermelon really cleans the intestines perfectly, with which the appearance of the skin also improves. "
“I tried the pure watermelon diet for the first time. I am very satisfied with the result - 6 kg less in 8 days. While the weight is holding, I lost weight in early August. "