Water diet. Menu for 3 days, one week, photos, reviews and results

The water diet is based on special principles, and its rules allow you to eat foods that are strictly prohibited in other diets for the purpose of losing weight. According to people who follow this diet, it is much easier to stick to it. In addition, it allows you to improve the general condition of the body, and the results are no different from other diets.

Essence and principles

The water diet is based on the effect of water on the human body. He's the main onethe principle is that drinking water fills the stomach and not a large amount of food. Therefore, if you want to lose weight using this method, you should drink 1 glass of liquid half an hour before each meal. In this case, you should refrain from drinking water for at least 120 minutes after eating.

This is necessary so that digestion is faster due to the release of gastric juice, while the entry of liquid into the stomach slows down this process. It also relieves the feeling of heaviness in the digestive system.

It is fundamentally important not to mix food with water,that is, after drinking water, at least 20 minutes must pass before eating. It must be remembered that the consumption of any other liquid, juice, tea or coffee is considered a full meal.

During such a diet, water cannot be replaced with anything else. By following the basic principles of the diet, you can lose weight in a few weeks, and the result will be much more noticeable if you are overweight.

The water diet was developed by several nutritionists and tested on a group. According to the results of the study, it was found that following the rules of such a diet guarantees getting rid of excess weight. However, to get the maximum effect, you need to follow some dietary restrictions.

In addition, there are contraindications to the use of water diet, which you need to know so as not to harm the body. The use of such restrictions is especially dangerous for people with pathologies of the excretory system, as well as during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

The water diet is based on the following principles:

1. The metabolic processes in the body can be accelerated if you drink 1 glass of water before a meal. This helps to increase the rate of burning of accumulated fat.
2. Ordinary still water has 0 calories, while it suppresses the feeling of hunger well.
3. The water diet technique helps to normalize the functioning of the digestive system and other operating systems of the body. The proper functioning of the body, on the other hand, improves the condition of the skin.
4. Carbonated water improves human performance thanks to its tonic properties.

Thus, thanks to the general principles of the water diet, a person not only gets rid of extra pounds, but also heals his body and improves his appearance.

Indications for use

The water diet, which is said to help you lose up to 10 kg per month, is not just for weight loss. Adhering to it also helps to slow down the aging of the body, which is whyThis diet is recommended for those who suffer from "dehydration" of the body,which indicates age-related fluid deficiency.

As we age, the part of the brain that is responsible for the feeling of thirst begins to send and process signals more slowly, so the amount of water taken in decreases. Due to this, a lack of water begins to develop in the body, which in turn causes weakness and dehydration of organs and skin.

You can determine the need to follow a water diet as follows: go to the mirror and try to fold the skin in all places where there are no wrinkles. If the fold gathers easily and wrinkles, then we can conclude that the skin is dry.

Also, after the fold is released, the skin slowly regains its former shape, leaving a slowly fading mark. If you got the described results during the experiment, you should use a water diet to restore the body's moisture level.

In addition, you can get rid of excess weight by following a water diet. However, it is worth considering that losing a small amount of kilograms is much more difficult. Therefore, if you have 2-3 extra pounds, you should choose a different diet, while this diet and drinking regimen will help you get rid of 10 kg.

Contraindications for use

The water diet, the reviews of which, although mostly positive, can cause harm to health due to non-compliance with contraindications and its use by people with contraindications.

It is strictly forbidden to observe the principles of water monodiet or fasting for people who:

• suffers from diseases related to disorders and pathologies of the excretory organs and the urinary system;
• suffer from periodically elevated blood pressure (including those who have not been diagnosed with high blood pressure);
• you have high blood sugar;
• pregnant or planning to have a child;
• feed the baby with breast milk.

In addition, this type of diet is not recommended for people with obesity. Water fasting is only suitable for those who are in ideal health and have no disorders. However, they must also be careful not to harm themselves.

The light water diet, which involves the consumption of permitted foods, also has many contraindications.

Not recommended for people who:

• pathologies of the digestive system;
• liver diseases;
• any psychological and mental disorder;
• disorders in the functioning of the cardiovascular system;
• the presence of high blood pressure;
• diseases of the urinary organs;
• kidney disease;
• endocrine system disorder;
• diabetes mellitus (types I and II);
• disorders in the functioning of the immune system;
• bronchial asthma;
• the course of any infectious disease;
• exacerbation of chronic diseases.

It is also recommended for women who are pregnant, planning to have a child or breastfeeding to refrain from following the water diet. In addition, children and the elderly should not lose weight in this way either.

Useful tips

Maintaining a water diet requires not only the right performance, but also the right intake.

To prepare for this type of excess weight loss, you should exclude the following from your diet 10 days before starting the diet:

• fatty foods;
• canned food;
• Foods containing "E"-marked preservatives and additives;
• salty foods;
• products containing fragrance;
• spicy food;
• baked goods and any sweets;
• coffee;
• carbonated beverages;
• smoked food.

You should also stop drinking alcohol, smoking, and taking medications. In addition, after 1-2 weeks, you should start walking more and resting.

1 day before starting the diet, it is necessary to cleanse the body of toxins and other harmful substances that can cause negative consequences, such as rashes, nausea or feeling weak during fasting.

There are 2 cleaning options:

• enema;
• fasting day.

The first option is preferable, but if it is unacceptable, you can use the second. During the fasting day, you must stop eating, you can only drink 1500 ml of kefir during the day. Kefir should be low-fat and contain no flavoring additives.

Kefir can be replaced with buckwheat. To make it, pour boiling water over the cereal in a ratio of 1: 2 and leave it overnight. Salt and spices cannot be added. You can drink water or green tea without sweeteners during the day. It is very difficult to drink large amounts of water without making a habit of it, so here are some tips to make the diet easier.

Advice:

• every morning you need to drink 1 glass of water, if this is difficult to do, you can add a few drops of lemon or orange juice squeezed directly from the fruit;

• it is better to use a nice red glass for water; psychologists believe that this subconsciously convinces the usefulness and taste of the product being consumed;
• You can drink water through a cocktail straw, it speeds up the process and makes it fun;
• You can come up with an incentive to drink the daily fluid norm; this incentive contributes to more precise compliance with the rules.

In addition, in addition to following the diet, it is recommended to do exercises every morning that fill the body with energy and to drink vitamins. They are needed because with a large amount of liquid, many useful substances are washed out of the body and must be replaced.

Main complex

The water diet, reviews of which describe significant weight loss after just one week of follow-up, also means following certain nutritional rules. In addition to drinking plenty of water, you should follow a diet and only eat foods that are allowed. The list of such products is wider than on traditional diets.

The duration of the water diet can be 7-28 days, depending on the desired result.

The table shows a detailed daily menu for a month:

The day of the week	To eat	Products
1 week
Monday	1 meal	Rice porridge, 1 cucumber, 1 tomato
	2 meals	3 nectarines
	3 meals	Cabbage soup, chicken breast, zucchini, cabbage and tomato salad
	4 meals	200 g of any nuts
	5 meals	Grilled vegetables and 1 slice of bread, baked without yeast
Tuesday	1 meal	Millet porridge, 1-2 peppers
	2 meals	Fruit
	3 meals	Boiled tongue (beef), cabbage and celery salad
	4 meals	200 g of strawberries
	5 meals	180 g of steamed pork, kiwi, banana and apple salad
Wednesday	1 meal	Buckwheat porridge, 2 tomatoes
	2 meals	Fruit
	3 meals	Cabbage soup and salad from apples, pears and pomegranates
	4 meals	Pepper, zucchini and tomato salad
	5 meals	2 steamed meatballs, seafood salad
Thursday	1 meal	200 g vinaigrette
	2 meals	Mango
	3 meals	Rice porridge, carrot and apple salad with raisins
	4 meals	4-6 unsalted crackers
	5 meals	Seafood and celery salad with 2 slices of black bread
Friday	1 meal	100 g of bread and cottage cheese baked in an egg mixture
	2 meals	Pomegranate
	3 meals	Celery soup and salad
	4 meals	2 fruits
	5 meals	Rice porridge and half a grapefruit
Saturday	1 meal	Grapefruit, grape and apple salad
	2 meals	Fruit
	3 meals	Broth with breadcrumbs and 200 g steamed asparagus
	4 meals	200 g of dried fruit
	5 meals	150 g of potatoes cooked in their skins and 100 g of fried porcini mushrooms
Sunday	1 meal	2-3 croutons and 1 orange
	2 meals	Fruit
	3 meals	Rice porridge with water and 1 grapefruit
	4 meals	Green salad
	5 meals	2 steamed pork chops and seaweed salad
2 weeks
Monday	1 meal	Buckwheat porridge with water and 2 tomatoes
	2 meals	Banana
	3 meals	A plate of okroshka with 2 slices of unleavened bread
	4 meals	0. 5 tbsp. raspberry or strawberry
	5 meals	Cabbage and carrot salad with sesame oil, apple and 200 g of any meat
Tuesday	1 meal	Rice porridge and pears
	2 meals	3 tangerines
	3 meals	150 g of boiled tongue (beef) and fruit salad
	4 meals	Mango
	5 meals	200 g steamed pork and vegetable salad
Wednesday	1 meal	Grape, raisin and apple salad with the addition of dried apricots and 200 g of cottage cheese
	2 meals	Grapefruit
	3 meals	Soup and 2 soft-boiled eggs
	4 meals	4 walnuts
	5 meals	200 g of crab meat and zucchini, cabbage and cucumber salad
Thursday	1 meal	Scrambled eggs and 2 tomatoes
	2 meals	orange
	3 meals	150 g of steamed beef with vegetable salad
	4 meals	200 g of dried fruit
	5 meals	Roasted vegetables with 2 slices of black bread
Friday	1 meal	Semolina pudding and tangerine
	2 meals	Apple
	3 meals	Cabbage soup and salad from grapes, pomegranates and pears
	4 meals	200 g of berries
	5 meals	Steamed fish and kelp salad
Saturday	1 meal	Rice porridge, 1 cucumber, 1 tomato
	2 meals	150 g of grapes
	3 meals	Soup, chicken breast, vegetable salad
	4 meals	200 g of any berries
	5 meals	Grilled vegetables and 1 slice of bread, baked without yeast
Sunday	1 meal	Pea porridge, 1-2 bell peppers
	2 meals	orange
	3 meals	Boiled beef tongue, cabbage, pea and corn salad
	4 meals	200 g of walnuts
	5 meals	150 g of steamed pork, fruit salad
3 weeks
Monday	1 meal	Rice porridge, 2 tomatoes
	2 meals	Banana
	3 meals	Fruit salad and soup
	4 meals	Green salad
	5 meals	2 steamed slices, cabbage, raisin and carrot salad
Tuesday	1 meal	200 g coleslaw with lemon juice
	2 meals	Mango
	3 meals	Rice porridge and carrot salad with apples
	4 meals	4-6 unsalted crackers
	5 meals	Shrimp and lettuce salad with 2 slices of black bread
Wednesday	1 meal	100 g croutons and cottage cheese
	2 meals	Apple
	3 meals	Cabbage soup and celery salad
	4 meals	2 apples
	5 meals	Rice porridge and half a grapefruit
Thursday	1 meal	Fruit salad
	2 meals	Mango
	3 meals	Broth with breadcrumbs and 200 g steamed asparagus
	4 meals	200 g of dried fruit
	5 meals	150 g of potatoes and 100 g of roasted vegetables
Friday	1 meal	2-3 croutons and 1 orange
	2 meals	Pear
	3 meals	Buckwheat porridge with water and 1 apple
	4 meals	Green salad
	5 meals	2 steamed slices and seaweed salad
Saturday	1 meal	Omelet and 1 cucumber
	2 meals	250 g of watermelon
	3 meals	Cabbage soup, 2 pieces of yeast-free bread and vegetable salad
	4 meals	200 g of berries
	5 meals	Steamed fish
Sunday	1 meal	Millet porridge and 2 tomatoes
	2 meals	5 plums
	3 meals	Steamed potatoes and apple, raisin and carrot salad
	4 meals	2 boiled eggs
	5 meals
4 weeks
Monday	1 meal	Buckwheat porridge with water and 2 tomatoes
	2 meals	Grapefruit
	3 meals	A plate of okroshka with 2 slices of unleavened bread
	4 meals	0. 5 tbsp. raspberry or strawberry
	5 meals	Cabbage and carrot salad with sesame oil, apple and 200 g of any meat
Tuesday	1 meal	Pear, tangerine and grape salad with the addition of dried apricots and 200 g of cottage cheese
	2 meals	Apple
	3 meals	Soup and 2 soft-boiled eggs
	4 meals	4 walnuts
	5 meals	200 g crabmeat and vegetable salad
Wednesday	1 meal	Semolina porridge and pears
	2 meals	Grapefruit
	3 meals	Soup and vinaigrette
	4 meals	250 g of berries
	5 meals	Grilled fish and seaweed salad
Thursday	1 meal	Pea porridge, 1-2 bell peppers
	2 meals	orange
	3 meals	Boiled beef tongue, vegetable salad
	4 meals	200 g of walnuts
	5 meals	150 g of steamed pork, fruit salad
Friday	1 meal	Rice porridge, 1 cucumber, 1 tomato
	2 meals	Pear
	3 meals	Cabbage soup, chicken breast, vegetable salad
	4 meals	200 g of any berries
	5 meals	Grilled vegetables and 1 slice of bread, baked without yeast
Saturday	1 meal	Scrambled eggs and 2 tomatoes
	2 meals	orange
	3 meals	150 g of steamed beef with vegetable salad
	4 meals	200 g of dried fruit
	5 meals	Roasted vegetables with 2 slices of black bread
Sunday	1 meal	Rice porridge and pears
	2 meals	3 tangerines
	3 meals	150 g of boiled tongue (beef) and fruit salad
	4 meals	Mango
	5 meals	200 g steamed pork and vegetable salad

Before going to bed, drink 1 glass of low-fat kefir to normalize stomach function. The diet can be interrupted any day, subject to compliance with the withdrawal rules.

Consolidate the result

The water diet, whose reviews speak of good weight loss results, just like others, requires a suitable exit, because it can consolidate the result. Different types of water diets have different exit methods.

After such a diet, which means consuming only large amounts of liquid and permitted foods, you should go out, gradually expanding your diet. You should return to your normal menu in the same amount of time that you followed the diet.

There is also a liquid mono-diet, which consists of drinking only liquids for several days.We can call it fasting. It is more difficult to leave such a diet, because the body adapts to such a diet and rebuilds metabolic processes. The longer you follow such a diet, the more cautious you should approach its termination.

After 48 hours of fasting, you must go outside for 4 days. In this case, the body has not yet had time to rebuild itself, and stopping the diet will not be difficult. You should gradually introduce self-squeezed fruit juices into your diet first, then fruits and vegetables, milk, cottage cheese, sour cream, and after 4 days you can start eating regularly.

If you fast for more than 3 days, the body already has time to start rebuilding and receives the necessary nutrients from its internal reserves, so the digestive system may not function properly. It takes at least 10 days from this state for the internal organs to return to normal.

Foods should be added to the diet every day in the following order:

1. Fresh juice.
2. Raw carrot and white cabbage salad.
3. Vegetable stew.
4. Fermented dairy products.
5. Cereal porridge cooked in milk or water.
6. Lean meats (can be cooked in a steamer, oven or grill).

Starting from the 7th day of the release, you can combine all the allowed products, and after 3 days you can return to your normal diet. In addition, when leaving the diet, it is not recommended to experience intense physical activity, you can do a light warm-up or exercise. Adhering to these rules will help you complete the diet correctly, thereby ensuring its results.

When expected effect

Reviews about the water diet promise quick results, but everything depends on the individual characteristics of the body.

The effect of following the rules of such a diet depends on several factors:

• initial weight;
• how many kilograms you need to lose;
• metabolic characteristics.

People who need to lose more weight lose more weight.If someone has 1-3 kilos, then it is better to completely abandon the water diet, as it will not bring results. You can lose 5-10 kg in 30-60 days, and more than 10 kg in 25-30 days.

However, it is worth remembering that you cannot follow such a diet for more than a month.therefore, you will need to start several times to achieve the desired effect. After a month of drinking liquids, you should stop the diet and take a break for 30-40 days, then start again. This is necessary so that you do not harm your health by overloading the excretory system.

A water diet can relieve a person of excess weight without forcing him to adhere to strict restrictions. Nevertheless, there are still rules, the observance of which improves the effect of losing weight and does not harm the health of the body.

This technique also has contraindications, so before following the drinking regime, you should read the reviews and consult with a nutritionist.