Hello dear readers of my blog! Today I want to bring to your attention one of the most effective diets. Its name, as usual, is in honor of the author. Mysterious author. But, the diet gives results, and for many this is the most important thing. And who invented it, how it happened, is another question. Protasov's diet - a detailed description and reviews, that's what we'll talk about today.
No one knows who is the author of the diet that has been worrying minds since the era of the USSR. There is a version that it was created by someone Kim Protasov. He published its principles in 1999 in one of the Russian-language Israeli newspapers. At that time, the article had a revolutionary effect, as it rejected the most important postulates of all known diets. In an ironic form, the author urged not to make a cult out of food. This approach has attracted the attention of many and the diet has gained a lot of followers.
But, no one knew anything about Mr. Protasov. But one day another article appeared. In it, a journalist from Israel said that she took a pseudonym in order to publish culinary recipes for a column in a newspaper. Ganna Hovhannisyan became Kim Protasov and, not knowing what to write about, she told in an article about diet. The source of information was Ganna's friend, who at that time ate exactly according to such a system.
Like every diet, the “shuffle” has its own individual characteristics:
- The basis of the diet in this diet is vegetables, as well as dairy products.
- The revolutionary thing here is that instead of starvation, the diet suggests not to deny yourself meals. You can eat as much as you want and when you want.
- There is a list of allowed products. We will discuss them a little later.
- The duration of the diet is five weeks and each week has its own principles. We will also talk about this in more detail.
- No salt - this is the recommendation of Kim Protasov. This rule avoids edema and improves the general condition of the body.
- The mechanism on which the method is based is that proteins and fiber cleanse the intestines and normalize blood sugar levels. This reduces appetite and reduces cravings for sweets.
It should be noted that within five weeks the body receives amino acids and energy, which positively affects the muscles, all organs and promotes the absorption of fats.
Approved Products
Dairy products should be with a fat content of no more than 5%, but not fat-free. We buy natural sour milk - without sweeteners, dyes and starch.
Water balance- daily not less than two liters every day. This includes:
- drinking non-carbonated water;
- coffee and tea without sugar/sweeteners;
- With freshly squeezed juices Not from fruits, but from vegetables.
Additionally, you can:
- apples - only fresh and only green;
- egg - 1 chicken or 4-5 quail per day.
Prohibited Products
Any alcohol is also prohibited.
Kim Protasov's diet - description by week
First week. At this stage, it is allowed to eat raw vegetables in any quantity. You can prepare vegetable puree, salads or smoothies. You can afford cheese and a boiled egg - only one a day. No more than three green apples during the day.
Eat according to the proportion: for every 30 g of sour milk, 70 grams of vegetables are allowed
Daily intake:
1400 g vegetables + 600 g dairy products + 1 egg + 3 fruits + 2 liters of water
Although the diet says that you can not eat thermally processed vegetables, I would recommend adding variety to the diet. With a large amount of raw vegetables, constipation, bloating, or exacerbation of gastritis may begin. Do you need this?
- Instead of boiled eggs, make a low-milk omelet or steamed soufflé. In this form, eggs are more easily absorbed by the body. I know by myself that I can’t eat more than 1 boiled egg a day. I love omelets with vegetables
- Follow the 50/50 rule. Divide your daily allowance of vegetables. Eat half safely raw, steam the rest or bake in foil.
- Cheese can be replaced with homemade cheese. She is less fat.
- You can cook cottage cheese casseroles, cheesecakes in the oven, make homemade cottage cheese.
Second week. The food of the first week smoothly passes into the second. The body gradually gets used to the products and the regimen. You can give up eggs and reduce cheese consumption. Gradually, you can replace apples with other fruits (except mango, banana and avocado).
In the first 2 weeks, excess water will leave the body. This is about 2-3 kg. And then the weight can rise. And here you need to connect physical exercises. At least a simple walk. By the way, I wrote about how many calories are lost when walking.
Third week. To the usual diet, you can add 300 grams of fish, lean meat and poultry. They can be boiled, stewed, baked in the oven, steamed or fried, but without oil. You can do this in a non-stick grill pan.
The consumption rate formula has changed to:
1400 g vegetables + 300 g meat + 300 g sour milk + 1 egg + 3 apples + 2 liters of water
This week, breakfast can be varied with oatmeal on the water. Pour one or two tablespoons of cereal with the required amount of boiling water. We leave to infuse for 15 minutes. And the oatmeal is ready. You can add healthy fruits.
Fourth week. All foods that could be cooked and eaten in the first, second and third week are transferred to the fourth. For a variety of diet for every day, you should combine different combinations. For example, vegetables and fish or meat and vegetables.
Fifth week. The diet ends with a week, during which you can consume absolutely all products from the allowed list.
Menu for every day
I suggest you familiarize yourself with the sample menu for the week. You can use my suggestions or make your own menu. Focusing on the first week, it will be easier for you to think over your diet for the entire period of the diet.
Monday
- Breakfast: 120 grams of cottage cheese and a green apple.
- Dinner: Cauliflower puree soup, Greek salad.
- afternoon tea: One boiled egg.
- Dinner: Zucchini and tomato casserole with garlic and herbs.
Tuesday
- Breakfast: Green apple, yogurt.
- Dinner: Soup with cabbage in chicken broth.
- afternoon tea: Freshly squeezed carrot juice with celery.
- Dinner: Cottage cheese casserole, ryazhenka.
Wednesday
- Breakfast: Oatmeal on the water, hard cheese.
- Dinner: Arugula, cherry tomato and carrot salad.
- afternoon tea: Kefir okroshka with cucumber and herbs.
- Dinner: Cauliflower and broccoli stew with spices.
Thursday
- Breakfast: Cheesecakes, kefir.
- Dinner: Soup puree from zucchini.
- afternoon tea: Green apple.
- Dinner: Salad with carrots and garlic, baked chicken breast.
Friday
- Breakfast: Spinach, cucumber, green apple and water smoothie.
- Dinner: Steamed fish with radish, cucumber, boiled egg and dill salad.
- afternoon tea: Cottage cheese, ryazhenka.
- Dinner: Baked eggplant stuffed with tomatoes, sweet peppers and cheese.
Saturday
- Breakfast: Tomato, pepper and cucumber salad.
- Dinner: Gazpacho.
- afternoon tea: Vegetable sandwiches (cheese slice, tomato, lettuce, cheese slice).
- Dinner: Fish soup.
Sunday
- Breakfast: Omelet, coffee.
- Dinner: Chicken cutlets, beet and garlic salad.
- afternoon tea: Green apple puree.
- Dinner: Pumpkin puree soup.
Getting out of the diet
The “exit” phase is no less important than the active five weeks of the diet itself. At this stage, the effect is consolidated. Gradually, it is time to return to where diversity and choice reign. Tips for a smooth transition to the usual diet:
- Add vegetable oil when cooking vegetables. Better olive, linen or saffron. But, no more than three teaspoons in one day.
- Replace green apples with other fruits of the same size. Just don't start with grapes and bananas. It can be a kiwi or an unsweetened pear.
- For breakfast, cook cereals, but so far only on the water.
- It's time for nuts. Don't use them right away. It's best to start with almonds.
All this must stretch for two weeks after five on a diet.
- Replace dairy products with fish and meat.
- Cook soups on stronger broths and introduce vegetables not only from the allowed list.
- If you are not yet accustomed to such a diet and you are drawn to "forbidden" foods, try to wait. Within a month, do not include pasta, pastries, potatoes, and all prepared foods that contain white flour in your new diet.
- Take snacks with you to work. good for that suitable cocktails for weight loss.
Many diet habits can be left as principles of healthy eating and try to stick to them as much as possible. For example, the rejection of sweet, flour and white flour
Diet Protasova - reviews and results
So that you make the right decision and understand what awaits you, I suggest that you read the reviews of those who have tried the diet on themselves. You will find out what the result is, as well as what the pros and cons are in practice.
Ksyusha: I am on the Protasov diet and so far I am satisfied with the results. They are already there and at what they are, which were not on any other diet. I'm in my second week. There is no desire to “break loose” and it is generally easy to cope when this approach is based. I recommend to all.
Jeanne: I made it through my five weeks. Passed easily. Lost almost 12 kg. For some reason, in the first weeks, the weight went away slowly, but in the last two weeks everything went smoothly and the arrows on the scales were very pleasing.
Irishka: I tried the diet twice and dropped 5 kg each. But, the exit from the diet did not go according to the rules. I broke down and the weight quickly returned.
Lera: It took me two days. Such severe hunger tormented me that I decided to quit the diet before I could start. From vegetables there is no feeling of satiety, and I do not like sour-milk products.
Anna: Little hot, which is detrimental to the stomach, especially in the cold period of time. I think you should watch the body's reaction. For some, the diet is suitable, but for some it is definitely not.
conclusions
From the above, you have to draw your own conclusions. Because each of us is unique and each of us has a different reaction to diets and foods. There are advantages to “shuffling”, especially for lovers of dairy products and vegetables. There are cons, for those who cannot live without fried in oil or who cannot tolerate casein. My advice is to look for your diet, study the information and choose only your own for yourself.
By the way, I recently read that scientists have found out an interesting feature. It turns out that if you lose weight not alone, but with someone, then the result of weight loss is 50% higher. It turns out that the expression “together is easier” works. Therefore, we unite together against extra pounds and give them a fight back ????
And I say goodbye, dear readers! Share the article on social networks, take care of yourself and do not forget, before starting any diet, it is better to consult with your doctor. How will the results, write your feedback on the Protasov diet. Let's discuss together. See you soon! And in order not to miss the most important, subscribe to updates ????
