How to lose belly in one week
Posted on April 10, 2014 by john in Weight loss and diet plans
When we talk about diets do no differences between sexes. It is logical. What is healthy for men is healthy for women. But if we seek to stylize the figure, things change. The fat accumulates in the same way in both sexes. Men have a greater tendency to accumulate fat above the waist, belly (unlike women, that accumulate in the hips and thighs ), which is not only unsightly, it is also dangerous.
The middle-aged men who accumulate too much weight above the waist are more likely to suffer heart disease and type 2 diabetes. When should we start worrying? According to British nutritionist Vicki Edgson, at the time that the diameter of our belly is larger than 10 of our hip cm.
There are many things you can do to increase our abdominal fat : inactivity, the menu of the day, fast - food and their massive amounts of sugar and salt -, alcohol and even stress. Edgson proposed for those wanting to reduce the size of your belly, diet 7 days, which can lose 2 to 3 kilos and 5 to 10 centimeters in size around the stomach.
This is a crash diet that completely eliminates refined carbohydrates, sugar and alcohol, but not too restrictive in calories. Edgson says men should they follow a specific diet to reduce abdominal fat, which focuses on the consumption of animal protein, which allows you to build muscle while burning fat.
The diet also focuses on eliminating known as cholesterol, “bad” (LDL ) present in saturated fat, and promote the consumption of ” good” ( HDL), found in fish, nuts and grains.
The 15 Keys to Perfect male diet
Although Edgson designed the seven-day diet with some specific foods and portions, believes that the best diet for men should be designed as a set of rules, which summarizes in 15 points, which can be followed in the maintenance diet that follows its action plan one week.
1. Say no to bread
And the sandwiches, cereals, pizza and pasta. Edgson ensures that removing these dietary carbohydrates makes us feel more energetic.
2. Say Yes to protein
All animal protein is allowed, because it contains all eight essential amino acids for our body, which can only be obtained through the diet. Eggs and tripe (which is a good source of vitamins B and D ) are also allowed.
3. Eating every four hours
Avoid being hungry, not to fall into temptation. Therefore Edgson recommends eating every four hours : nuts, granola bars, vegetables… They are foods that contain many minerals, such as magnesium, which is very wearing when we are under stress.
4. Allowed Dairy
Milk can be consumed on this diet, but only in its natural form, never sugary. The cheese should be consumed in moderation. Ice cream is the only dairy that is not allowed, because they always contain a lot of sugar.
5. Eat fish
All fish is allowed, even daily, but you can only take two servings of seafood a week, it has much ” bad” cholesterol.
6. Choose vegetables that grow above ground, not below
The plants that grow on land have a lower glycemic index than those who grow underground, so release their energy over a longer period. In the diet are not permitted potatoes, turnips, beets and carrots. All other vegetables must be taken daily.
7. Eating legumes
Legumes are rich in vegetable protein. Besides beans, chickpeas and lentils Edgson recommends consuming quinoa, which can be added to salads or as a garnish.
8. Power salads
Salads are the perfect food for this diet, but it is advisable to be well stocked so that we can take them as a single dish. The nutritionist recommends adding to salads some protein (either tuna, chicken or turkey ), cheese or dried fruits to prevent us to stay hungry.
9. Eat apples, not bananas
The fruit is limited in the diet because it contains sugar. The most recommended are apples, pears and nuts. Bananas should never be eaten, given their high glycemic index.
10. Never eat at the Chinese
Asian food (Indian, Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese ) is forbidden in this diet, it usually contains high levels of added sugars, additives and thickeners. Rice is not permitted in any form.
11. Bebe water
You must drink at least two liters of water a day, especially in the afternoon, when fatigue makes you more dehydrated. If you are hungry out of four meals a day, drinks water : it may seem a truism, many people confuse hunger and thirst. The juices are banned because they contain too much sugar. Teas can help you drink more water, but you should not add sugar.
12. Do not take diet products
Many light products reduce fat by adding sugar or salt, which is not recommended for this diet. For the avoidance of doubt, it is best to avoid them.
13. Choose proper cooking methods
When you can cook dishes grilled, boiled, roasted, baked and steamed. You should never fry.
14. Do not drink alcohol
During the seven -day diet you should not drink any alcohol.
15. The whole sugar is forbidden
You must not only avoid adding sugar to coffee, and is banned honey, juice, jam, soft drinks and all processed foods containing added sugars. If your body asks you sweet at all costs have alternatively cinnamon, nutmeg, anise, vanilla and, of course, all permitted fruits.
An example of a seven-day diet
The diet seven days can be configured in many ways, but this example suggests Edgson. Following the 15 rules can be swapped meals, provided that the quantities are respected.
day 1
breakfast
• 2 scrambled eggs with two handfuls of spinach ( cooked at once).
• 1 block.
• A tea or mate.
food
• A box of sashimi or salad with hummus.
• An apple.
picnic
• A handful of nuts.
• Throughout the afternoon, a large bottle of water or two teas.
dinner
• A 225g steak grilled with garlic and / or ginger, accompanied by sauteed vegetables (broccoli, asparagus, spinach… ).
day 2
breakfast
• 115g of smoked salmon.
• Tea or coffee.
food
• A chicken breast grilled, accompanied by sauteed vegetables or a salad vegetable.
• 1 pear.
picnic
• 1 small package of popcorn.
• 1 bottle of water.
dinner
• 115 grams of ham or turkey ham, accompanied by two handfuls of cabbage, leek and garlic, steamed or pan.
day 3
breakfast
• A bowl of quinoa with cinnamon and berries.
• Tea or matte.
food
• Tomato, onion and black olives.
• 1 block.
picnic
• A bowl of edamame beans ( a popular Japanese snack).
• A bottle of water.
dinner
• 170g of squid to the pan, with onions, tomatoes, pepper and cumin.
day 4
breakfast
• 4 to 2 kippers grilled mackerel with lemon. A salad.
• Green tea.
• 1 block.
food
• 450 or 500g pumpkin cream with two tablespoons of quinoa.
• Green tea.
picnic
• A cereal bar.
• A water bottle for the evening.
dinner
• A poussin roasted with cabbage, leek and garlic or sautéed vegetables with garlic, ginger and lentils.
day 5
breakfast
• 2 baked apples with anise, cinnamon and nutmeg and four tablespoons of Greek yogurt.
• Green tea or coffee.
food
• 115 grams of beef, with salad.
• 1 block.
picnic
• A small package of almonds.
• A water bottle for the evening.
dinner
• A grilled sea bass with lemon, capers and olives, accompanied by fried or baked squash zucchini.
day 6
breakfast
• 2 eggs poached with two handfuls of spinach, nutmeg and pepper.
• 1 block.
• A green tea.
food
• 115g beef or 1 breast of duck, accompanied by a vegetable or salad with humus.
• 1 block.
picnic
• A minestrone soup.
• A water bottle for the evening.
dinner
• 3 chops grilled lamb (no fat) with chopped parsley, oregano, rosemary, thyme and oil, accompanied by two handfuls of green beans or peas.
• 1 block.
• Green tea.
day 7
breakfast
• Grilled mushrooms, garlic and onion, chopped tomato, and a boiled egg.
• 1 block.
• Green tea.
food
• A beef burger without bread, but with lettuce, tomato and pickle, accompanied by a green salad.
• Green tea.
picnic
• A handful of nuts.
• A water bottle for the evening.
dinner
• Sautéed vegetables with garlic and ginger and shrimp.
• Green tea.
