As a Polish writer aptly notedJadwiga Rutkovskaya: "A diet is a period of starvation preceding weight gain." As sad as it is to admit, there is some truth in this. Before we have time to rejoice that - oh, miracle! - we easily fit into an old dress... But before we have time to share the "magic" recipe with a friend, - here you go, I don't mind!... And the hated kilograms with enviable persistence begin to return to their "accustomed" places. So is there a way to emerge victorious from this struggle? Of course there is. The main thing is to understand what the problem is. What happens during a diet? Deprived of its usual "fuel", unhappy and hungry, our body is eager to make up for lost time. And as soon as the period of strict self-restraint ends, it immediately uses this chance. This is where we give ourselves free rein! Often we start eating even more than usual. And we do it without any particular pangs of conscience - after all, we need to reward ourselves for all the torment and deprivation! Just one small cake... What will come of it? It only weighs a few grams... It is at this moment that all the kilograms that we have lost with such difficulty "stick"... And we even bring "friends" with us. Therefore, most diets, if they give the desired result, do not last long. The kefir striped diet is a different approach. Well, why kefir in particular - it is clear. There is probably no person who has not heard about its benefits. And all this is the pure truth. Due to its beneficial properties, this product is included in a huge number of all kinds of preventive and health diets. It cleanses our body of toxins, sodium salts, slags and excess fluid, normalizes metabolism and bowel function, strengthens the immune system. And most importantly - the lactic acid bacteria that make up its composition prevent the growth of pathogenic intestinal microflora and prevent putrefactive processes. Therefore, some doctors seriously believe that this product has a rejuvenating effect and call it a cure for old age.
What is the essence of the "striped" diet?
Why is this kefir diet called?striped? Where did it come from? It's very simple. It is necessary to alternate fasting - "kefir" - days with a normal diet. One day - kefir, the second - a normal diet. This is how you get the peculiar stripes. By the way, for any diet it is recommended to use low-fat kefir. The best is one percent. So, on fasting days you can allow yourself:
- 1,5-2 liters of kefir;
- green tea;
- water without gas;
- green apple.
It is better to drink kefir in 5-7 doses.Water - the more often and in greater quantity, the better. If you are tired of water, you can make green tea. Of course, you should not add sugar. An apple is a small indulgence. Eat it only if you feel that you really, really want it. Or better yet, do without it. It is on these days that the body burns old fat reserves. On regular days, stick to your usual menu. Of course, if you want the effect of the diet to “manifest” itself faster, you should not “lean on” cakes, buns, sweets and fried potatoes. And it is better to refuse alcohol. Try to eat small portions and little by little. But there are no strict prohibitions - and if you really want something, you can allow yourself to do it without being tormented by remorse. After all, you are not breaking anything! How is the striped diet different from all the others? Because it deceives the body and breaks this "vicious circle": a period of strict self-restraint - "discharge". In one day you will not have time to yearn for normal food, which means your body will not experience stress. Consequently, no breakdowns will occur. Of course, the weight will decrease more slowly than on a strict diet. But in this way, without exhausting hunger strikes, you will accustom your stomach to moderation in food. Therefore, the lost kilograms will not return.
"Advanced" striped diet
This option is much more rigid andimplies significant restrictions. You can try it after you have completely mastered the regular striped diet. You should not “sit” on such a diet for more than two weeks. On “kefir” days, the menu is the same as in the previous version - kefir and still water. But with other days - everything is much worse. You need to count calories and make sure that their number does not exceed 1500 per day. And you can’t eat everything. Sample menu:
- For breakfast, you can eat 200 grams of some porridge and 100 grams of low-fat cottage cheese.
- Second breakfast - one green apple and 8-10 almonds. This will help to suppress the feeling of hunger.
- Lunch - a bowl of chicken or vegetable soup. Just don't put pasta in it, and don't fry it. A little boiled meat. For a side dish - a vegetable salad or stewed cabbage.
- For lunch - 100 grams of cottage cheese and any fruit except banana. You can treat yourself to cocoa, adding 1-2 spoons of fructose.
- Dinner - 200 grams of any lean fish andNon-starchy vegetables. These include lettuce, zucchini, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, bell peppers, green beans, and some others.
"A spoon of tar"
Despite all the beneficial properties of kefir, suchdiet - in any of its variants - will not suit, unfortunately, everyone. A slim figure is, of course, the dream of almost every woman. But in pursuit of it, the main thing is not to harm your health. For example, such a diet is not suitable for people with high acidity or with individual intolerance to this product. In general, before going on any diet, you need to consult a doctor. If the doctor has no objections, then it is worth trying. The striped kefir diet will most likely appeal to you. It is quite effective and easy to tolerate. And, despite the fact that the kilograms go away a little slower than desired - they leave you forever. And this is the most important thing. We advise you to read:
