The 6-petal diet is a set of mono-diets that are substituted in succession over the course of six days. The author of this weight-loss method, Anna Johansson, sought to minimize the feeling of hunger and psychological discomfort for those who lose weight while on a diet, but at the same time guarantee quick results. According to evaluations, the 6-petal diet allows you to lose 3 to 5 kilos of excess weight in the specified period.
Consistent adherence to mono-diets of fish, vegetables, chicken, cereals, cottage cheese and fruit allows you to not limit yourself to just one set of foods, but to eat a variety of foods not only throughout the 6-petal diet, but also during each individual day.
To eliminate psychological discomfort, lessen nervousness and maintain a positive attitude, Anna Johansson suggested turning weight loss into something of a game. Therefore, before starting the diet, it is recommended to draw a flower with six petals, each corresponding to a specific day. This flower should be hung in a conspicuous place, the refrigerator door is the best for this, and every night, pluck the petal that corresponded to its last day, having previously noted the weight lost on the current day on it. Reviews of the 6 petal diet confirm the stimulating and motivating aspect of this game.
6 petal diet menu
The effectiveness of the 6-petal diet is due to the careful alternation of protein and carbohydrate days, which allows you not only to provide separate meals, but also to speed up the fat burning process. So far, it is already known with certainty that all mono-diets are effective only in the first 25 hours of their observance, because with longer use, the body adapts to changes in nutrition and goes into energy-saving mode. In the case of petals, the diet 6 menu is designed in such a way that the body does not have time to get used to it and therefore the weight goes away almost evenly every day.
6 Petal Diet Menu:
- Fish.The diet for the first day should be limited exclusively to fish dishes, which can be prepared by boiling, stewing or cooking. The use of light seasonings, herbs, salt, as well as the use of fish stock is allowed on this day. For the first day, fish was chosen because of its digestibility and low calorie content. In addition, the polyunsaturated fatty acids contained in this product can saturate the body and "calm down" its vigilance. On the first day, the 6-petal diet recipes focus on the total amount of fish in the 300-500 g range;
- Vegetable.The second day is designed to enrich the body with carbohydrates, but at the same time burn some of the fat. It is possible to achieve this double effect by including vegetable carbohydrates in the menu, whose energy value is much lower than the costs the body spends on its digestion. On the second day, you can eat about 1-1, 5 kg of any vegetables, including potatoes, cooking them in any way except for frying;
- Chicken.On the third day, you can eat 500 g of white chicken meat with the addition of a small amount of salt, spices and herbs. As with all 6 petal diet recipes, chicken does not involve frying. As a rule, from the third day onwards, there is a significant reduction in weight, explained by the insufficient intake of carbohydrates, with which the body starts to use its own fat cells as energy;
- Cereal.On this day, the 6 petal diet menu involves the use of cereals (200g cereals), bran, seeds, cereal breads and fiber. The complex carbohydrates received with these products, the body replenishes glycogen stores and again receives energy from its own fat tissue;
- Curd.For day 5, 6 petal diet recipes can include 500 grams of low-fat or low-fat cottage cheese and a small amount of low-fat milk. Eating these foods will allow your body to get high quality protein and replenish some minerals.
- Fruit.On the last day, it is allowed to eat from 1 to 1. 5 kg of fruit, which can be consumed either raw, roasted, or in the form of juices.
Additional recommendations
It's no secret that the effectiveness of any diet is significantly increased if changes in nutrition are supported by increased physical activity. In addition, the key to successful weight loss is sufficient fluid intake - for a 6 petal diet, two liters is considered the ideal amount of water per day. In addition, between meals, the use of still mineral water, green and herbal teas, rosehip decoction is allowed.
Complying with some rules throughout the 6-petal diet, as well as complying with them, will not only achieve good results, but will also consolidate them:
- preference should be given to quality and fresh products.
- on the appropriate days, it is recommended to choose whole grains, vegetables with a low starch content and to remove the skin from the chicken;
- during the diet, all sweets, chocolate, sugar, bread and preservatives should be completely abandoned and, at the end, limit their consumption as much as possible;
- after six "petals" days, it takes some time to consume the same foods as during the diet, combining them, gradually increasing the caloric content of the daily diet to 1, 500-1800 Kcal;
- it is recommended to reapply this method of losing weight not earlier than a week.
The 6-petal diet is focused on maximum results and minimum stress for the body, however, even with numerous positive reviews, the safety of this weight loss method can only be confirmed by a doctor in each individual case.