Contemplating graceful models "fluttering" on the catwalks, few of us, girls, do not dream of having equally "light" proportions not burdened with extra pounds. Needless to say, the fashion for curvy female forms was relevant even in the days of Michelangelo, da Vinci and Raphael. However, since then, the priorities have changed, and today the measure of female beauty is far from an appetizing figure, but the most slim and fit figure. To get closer to the stereotyped ideals of beauty, uncompromising women are ready to use almost all methods indiscriminately. However, if we talk about the most favorite, then these are, of course, all kinds of diets - both single-product and multicomponent. Today it has come to talk about the extremely popular weight loss system - the watermelon diet. In this article, you will learn about its specifics, pros, cons, varieties and exit rules.
How does the watermelon diet work?
It's no secret that watermelon pulp has a pronounced diuretic effect. Is this property of a sweet berry useful for the body? In most cases, yes than no. Washing the kidneys and urinary tract, watermelon removes from the body not only toxins and toxins, but also excess water, due to which, in principle, the desired weight loss occurs at the beginning of the diet. However, in some cases, this action of a watermelon is unsafe. In particular, when there is a violation of the functions of the kidneys and the genitourinary system, for which such a load is not only harmful, but even destructive. The absence of "but" in the form of the above diseases is a "green light" for losing weight with the help of watermelons, but again, provided that this berry is normally tolerated by the body.
Pros and cons of the watermelon diet
Pros:
- short term;
- easy portability;
- high efficiency (promises to lose up to 5-7 kg in 5-7 days);
- no need to follow a specific meal schedule (watermelon can be eaten at any time, even before bedtime);
- the chemical composition of watermelons (fiber, vitamins B1, B2, C, PP, magnesium, potassium, manganese, nickel salts, pectin substances, folic acid);
- body cleansing;
- normalization of metabolism;
- improves skin condition.
Cons:
- one-component menu (as a result, the body does not receive a lot of vital substances);
- weight loss due to the removal of excess fluid from the body, and not by burning fat (typical for the initial stage of the diet);
- possible side effects such as weakness, lethargy and fatigue;
- Contraindications: diseases of the kidneys and genitourinary system, diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, lactation.
Varieties of the watermelon diet
It is customary to distinguish between 2 types of watermelon diet:
- The menu is based only on watermelon and liquid. Permitted drinks are purified water and sugar-free green tea. To determine the daily norm of the product, you must divide your weight by 10. So, with a body weight of, for example, 50 kg, it is permissible to consume 5 kg of watermelon pulp per day. Ideally, organize meals every 3 hours, that is, 5-6 times a day. The recommended diet duration is no more than 5-7 days.
- The second version of the watermelon diet gives those losing weight a small indulgence in the form of two small pieces of rye or whole grain bread with each meal. However, the duration of the diet is increased to 8-10 days.
The correct way out of the watermelon diet
Losing those hated pounds is definitely an achievement. But you must agree that the euphoria from lightness in the body will continue until the previous weight reminds of itself again. To avoid the boomerang effect, it is necessary to ensure the correct exit from the watermelon diet. The ideal consolidation of the achieved weight is considered to be a 10-day adherence to a special diet. During this period, it is necessary to give preference to low-fat protein-carbohydrate foods - cereals, lean meat and fish, low-fat fermented milk products, eggs, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Here's a rough menu for the day for those getting out of the watermelon diet:
- breakfast:oatmeal without sugar, steamed with boiling water or low-fat milk, a slice of cheese, tea without sugar;
- lunch:boiled lean meat or fish - 150-200 gr. , vegetable salad dressed with lemon juice and a little olive oil, unsweetened tea or coffee;
- dinner:watermelon - at the rate of 1 kg of pulp per 30 kg of body weight.
How not to harm the watermelon diet?
It goes without saying that anymono-diet is associated with certain damage to our body. Nevertheless, the most serious harm can be caused not by the exclusion of certain foods from the diet (the body will surely recover from this), but by the low quality of the one product that underlies the mono-diet. As you may have guessed, now we are talking about the quality of watermelons. We all know that the amount of nitrates in watermelons sold in our markets and in supermarkets, to put it mildly, is off the charts. Therefore, it is definitely not worth going on a watermelon diet when the very first, early watermelon berries appear on sale. It is advisable to lose weight with the help of watermelons not earlier than August, but to check the berries for the content of nitrates, it is enough to apply this simple method: place a small slice of watermelon pulp in a glass of water and wait 10-15 minutes. If, after the specified time, the water becomes cloudy, then, for sure, you have purchased, plus or minus, a quality product, and not a nitrate bomb. At the same time, the second will be indicated by the color of the water in pink. Other signs of "nitrate" watermelons include a smooth, glossy-looking cut, purple flesh, as well as the presence of yellow or light yellow veins on its surface.
Reviews about the watermelon diet
“I love watermelons, so I can keep the watermelon diet light. For the third year in a row I sit on it in August-September and consistently lose 3-4 kg in 5 days. "
“After I got a nitrate meter, I made sure that we do not sell harmless watermelons. Maybe, of course, I'm so lucky . . . In any case, I prefer buckwheat and kefir diets. "
“This diet suits me because it magically affects my skin. In principle, there is nothing surprising here - watermelon really perfectly cleanses the intestines, as a result of which the appearance of the skin also improves. "
“I tried the pure watermelon diet for the first time. I am very pleased with the result - minus 6 kg in 8 days. While the weight is holding, I lost weight at the beginning of August. "