Body drying for girls as a method of losing weight: menu for a week at home

There have always been people who want to lose weight; the ways to combat excess weight have been varied - these include mono-diets, proper nutrition, cardio training, fitness, shaping for the home, and the like. But a few years ago, a new term “drying” appeared, which is now in everyone’s everyday life, regardless of the type of physical activity. What is the effectiveness and popularity of this method? How is it different from losing weight? Next, we will take a closer look at all aspects of drying for girls.

What is drying the body for weight loss

The goal of cutting, which literally means “drying” the muscles of excess fat and fluid, is to lose weight by losing subcutaneous fat in a short time. This term comes from bodybuilding, where both men and women, even in the bikini fitness category, resort to this harsh method before competition. For this event, the athlete receives a dried, sculpted body, although dehydrated. Why is that? Firstly, drying implies an almost complete rejection of carbohydrates, where preference is given to low-fat protein foods. Secondly, against the backdrop of such a diet, and even without salt, drying leads to energy deficiency, respectively, loss of strength, strong muscle definition or separation, and a decrease in fluid in the body. Some dryers resort to the so-called “draining” of water a few days before the competition. Naturally, the body is exhausted by this time. And such harsh conditions last quite a long time - 2-3 months. Although this is very fast for losing weight, because athletes can lose tens of kilograms.

How effective is the diet when cutting: reviews from doctors, results

Abuse of a cutting diet can lead to complications and health problems, so doctors do not recommend using it more than once a year or using it for longer than two months, including the preparatory stage and exit.

By the way, the exit after the end of the program is of great importance: you need to gradually reduce the amount of proteins and increase carbohydrates. This entire process usually takes no more than two weeks.

As a result, you can lose up to 15 kg and also gain beautiful muscles.

How is drying different from losing weight?

Now let's look at the difference between drying and the process of losing weight, which in itself is safe with the right regimen, but quite long. Previously, we looked at the features of drying in its pure form. But in order to lose weight for non-professional athletes and those simply losing weight, drying was adapted for the same tasks, but with less stringent conditions.

Of course, a person who does not compete does not need to lose water, become exhausted, or have the level of fatty tissue in the body drop below normal. Therefore, this process becomes less harmful to the body, but it still cannot be called safe.

So, drying in the menu implies a protein content of 60-70% of the total diet, the rest is divided into fats and carbohydrates. The latter are allowed only in the form of cereals and vegetables with a high fiber content. Fat comes from vegetable oils and protein foods. Drying is not tied to the calculation of calories, because nutrition depends on the calculation of BJU for each kilogram of your own weight, respectively, and the indicators will be different for everyone. What then is weight loss?

Despite the fact that the methods have a common goal, losing weight, which will take into account the calculation of calories and their gradual reduction, the chemical composition of foods and their correct distribution throughout the day, will be a less safe way to lose weight. In general, it can be characterized as proper nutrition, in which the body receives a sufficient amount of energy and nutrients. It may take more time and effort to achieve results, but the effect will be long-term and without negative consequences. For example, the amount of protein will not be so huge, which will not negatively affect the functioning of the liver and kidneys; fruits and non-starchy vegetables are allowed, which also has a beneficial effect on metabolism and the state of the nervous system as a whole. After all, drying is also a test of willpower when refusing normal nutrition, and this often leads to nervous breakdowns and poor sleep.

Nutrition

When drying, the process of losing weight is due to the fact that the diet becomes low-calorie due to the gradual elimination of carbohydrates from it. But protein foods will predominate in order to protect muscle mass from breakdown and make it more prominent.

Basic Rules

Fractional meals up to 6 times a day at the same time in small portions. If you have shift work with one lunch break and night snacks, you shouldn’t even start losing weight by cutting.

Dinner no later than 19.00. An hour before bedtime, you are allowed to drink low-fat kefir or eat an apple.

Dishes cannot be fried. Preference is given to steam treatment.

Reducing the amount of carbohydrates in the diet should be gradual, as should increasing protein. In the first stages, when carbohydrates are still present in the menu, they should be consumed mainly in the first half of the day. In the evening - only protein.

The main sources of healthy fats are nuts, olive and flaxseed oil. Women are required to consume them so that their health does not suffer. Men will have enough fat from fish and dairy products.

Due to the lack of nutrients, it is advisable to take any multivitamin complex designed specifically for intense training throughout the entire weight loss process.

Water consumption in the first stages is 2.5-3 liters per day. At stage III, its amount is gradually reduced to 2 glasses: 1 - in the morning to accelerate metabolism, 1 - to quench thirst during training.

Without sports nutrition, it will be difficult to burn fat and form beautiful muscle mass. Therefore, your diet will have to include:

protein;
sports vitamins;
glutamine;
creatine;
BCAAs;
L-carnitine;
any other fat burners.

Don't forget to include their calorie content in your daily intake. If you can’t take sports supplements, at least replace them with homemade protein shakes.

Authorized products:

egg white;
low-fat dairy products (especially cottage cheese and kefir);
chicken breast, lean beef;
nuts (limited quantities and only for women);
flaxseed or olive oil;
fish, seafood;
green tea, protein shakes, herbal infusions (rose hips are especially useful).

Gradual restriction of complex carbohydrates:

cereals: oatmeal, buckwheat, rice;
whole grain pasta;
legumes;
non-starchy vegetables, unsweetened fruits, mushrooms, berries, herbs;
whole grain breads.

Prohibited products:

simple carbohydrates: flour, confectionery, butter, bakery products;
everything sweet: candy, sugar, chocolate, honey, condensed milk, jam, gingerbread, cookies, halva, cakes, ice cream;
fast food, snacks;
instant food products (noodles, mashed potatoes);
sauces, ketchup, mayonnaise;
fatty meat, sausages, frankfurters, meat by-products;
coffee, black tea, store-bought juices, carbonated and alcoholic drinks;
smoked meats, pickles, marinades, canned food;
starchy vegetables, sweet fruits, dried fruits;
semolina, millet.

Sample menus for the week for different stages

Low carbohydrate diet (stage I):

Diet recommendations...

Low-carbohydrate diet (stages II, III):

Recommendations…

For stage IV, remove carbohydrates from dinner and lunch, leaving only cereal for breakfast or fruit for lunch. Replace them with protein products.

Without following the basic recommendations for organizing nutrition when drying the body, you will not be able to achieve either weight loss or muscle building.

Features of body drying for girls: nutritional rules for weight loss

For those who are overweight or have a metabolic disorder caused by poor nutrition and overeating, it is necessary to limit the intake of carbohydrates as much as possible, especially simple ones - flour and confectionery products.

What are the benefits of a protein diet, what is cutting? Proteins, as the main source of energy in the diet, cannot be converted into fat, even in excess. Therefore, by satisfying hunger with low-fat protein foods, not only can you not eat too much, but you can also quickly force the body to burn its own fats to ensure vital functions.

Rating of powerful and spacious models

Kitfort KT-1909 – The best vertical dryer

Rating 2021:5.0

electronic control
power 700 W
number of pallets: 9
drying temperature adjustment

Average price: 11,490 rub.

KT-1909 is the most effective of the devices included in the rating. Functional and powerful gadget is great for frequent use. It is ergonomic, easy to maintain and operate, operates silently, and has a stylish and aesthetic appearance.

Peculiarities:

a large fan evenly blows air across all involved trays. The odors of the products do not mix, since the air moves horizontally inside the device;
the door can be removed to make it more convenient to control the drying process of food;
The dryer comes with 9 plastic trays, 9 trays with sides and 9 nets for drying absolutely any product.

VolTera 1000 Lux

Rating 2021: 4.9

mechanical control
power 1000 W
number of pallets: 5
maximum load 5 kg

Average price: 7,900 rub.

Electric dryer 1000 Lux is another convenient and productive dehydrator made in Russia. The blowing system in it is designed in such a way that air is supplied to each level separately. Thanks to this, drying is carried out as quickly and efficiently as possible, while the odors of the products inside the chamber do not mix.

Peculiarities:

control of the device is mechanical, using a start button with light indication and a rotary temperature controller;
there is a cold air option;
the drying chamber can simultaneously accommodate up to 15 mesh trays, however, the cost of additional trays is quite high;
as standard - 5 trays made of opaque plastic, including 1 tray for marshmallows and 1 mesh tray.

Ezidri Ultra FD 1000

Rating 2021:4.8

electronic control
power 1000 W
number of pallets: 5
maximum load 15 kg

Average price: RUB 19,275.

FD 1000 is the most powerful and spacious device in the rating. The 1000 W dryer easily handles the dehydration of 15 kg of food in 1 load. The device control is mechanical, temperature control is touch. Thanks to effective ventilation, hot air is evenly distributed throughout the chamber, which ensures fast and high-quality drying, while the odors of the products do not mix.

Peculiarities:

for safe and comfortable operation there is a power indicator and overheat protection;
the body is made of heat-resistant plastic and has a stylish minimalistic design;
Standard equipment includes 5 opaque plastic trays, the drying chamber can accommodate up to 30 trays for drying herbs and up to 12 trays for drying vegetables or fruits.

Gochu D-310

Rating 2021:4.7

electronic control
power 510 W
number of pallets: 20
drying temperature adjustment

Average price: 13,700 rub.

D-310 is a spacious vertical dehydrator with 2 independent drying chambers. Thanks to this design, the odors of different products inside the chambers do not mix. The dryer can also serve as a yogurt maker. To protect food from dust, the device has a built-in filter. Digital control allows you to adjust the temperature while the device is operating.

Peculiarities:

The control panel of the device is electronic-mechanical, has a start button, 2 keys for setting the temperature and time mode and a button to start the automatic program of the yogurt maker;
at the base of the dryer there is a niche for storing the power cord;
the air filter requires regular cleaning;
The dryer is equipped with 10 transparent plastic trays.

RAWMID Dream Vitamin DDV-07

Rating 2021:

electronic control
power 500 W
number of pallets: 7
drying temperature adjustment

Average price: 19,800 rub.

DDV-07 is a universal device for home drying of various products. Equally effective in dealing with the dehydration of herbs, vegetables, fruits, bread, mushrooms, fermentation of dairy products, etc. It has a relatively light weight, compact dimensions and sleek design.

Peculiarities:

Dries any food evenly thanks to a large fan that provides horizontal airflow;
removable trays allow you to model the space of the drying chamber to suit the needs of users;
control type – electronic, there is a built-in timer for 19 hours;
The device package includes 7 main pallets, 6 pallets with sides, 6 grids.

Recommendations: how to dry properly for weight loss

Consume protein throughout the day, evenly divided into equal portions. Lean meat of chicken, turkey, rabbit, beef, and quail is suitable. Lean fish and seafood. Chicken and quail eggs. Dairy products are excluded during this period.
Carbohydrates are also divided into equal two or three doses, which should be consumed before 16.00. But if the workout was later, then you can take a portion of protein with carbohydrates after the workout, thus closing the protein-carbohydrate window. Carbohydrates allowed include brown rice, buckwheat, green vegetables and all types of cabbage.
Girls should not completely remove fats from their diet ; these are substances that not only accelerate weight loss, which many do not know, but also regulate the synthesis of sex hormones, keeping the background stable. Therefore, you can take a tablespoon of unrefined vegetable oil, such as olive or flaxseed, in the morning on an empty stomach.
Portions should be small; in just one day you can get from 4 to 5 meals , it depends on the girl’s lifestyle. Therefore, adapt your diet to your own rhythm of life.
Drink more fluids. For every kilogram of weight, the body needs to receive 30 ml of clean water.

How to choose a dryer for vegetables and fruits?

Type of supply : air can be supplied vertically or horizontally into the drying chamber. Horizontal airflow provides more efficient and high-quality drying. With it, all levels are heated evenly, and there is no mixing of food odors.
Heating type : There are convection and infrared dryers. In the first, the air is heated by a heating element and distributed throughout the drying chamber by a fan. In budget models there may be no fan, which does not have the best effect on the quality of drying. Models of the second type dry food using infrared radiation; they are more economical, but are much more expensive. The raw materials for drying must be distributed in a thin layer, otherwise the desired result will not be achieved.
Power : for high-quality drying, this parameter must correspond to the volume of the device; it does not directly affect the speed of the process. For 5-tray devices, a power of up to 300 W is sufficient; units with 6 or more trays should have a power of 400-600 W; more powerful devices up to 1000 W are used for drying meat, fish or drying whole vegetables and fruits.

Drying for weight loss: menu for girls for a week

reception	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
1	Omelette with flaxseeds. Unpolished rice. 1 cucumber	Fish cutlets, rice, greens	Unbuttered chicken chops, wild or brown rice	Buckwheat with egg and herbs	Baked chicken breast, rice	Seafood omelette, cucumber	Green salad, 2 eggs, rice
2	Baked chicken breast, rice	Stewed cabbage, chicken fillet	Cabbage rolls with rice and chicken	Vegetable and quail egg salad, brown rice	Boiled beef, buckwheat, vegetables, herbs	Low-fat steamed fish, buckwheat, cucumber	Buckwheat, pollock or baked tuna
3	Chicken cutlets, rice, coleslaw	Boiled beef, buckwheat, sweet pepper	Buckwheat, baked hake	Chicken cutlets, rice, coleslaw	2 boiled eggs, buckwheat, greens	Stewed cabbage, chicken fillet	Chicken or turkey breast, cucumber
4	Low-fat steamed fish, buckwheat, cucumber	Salad with radishes and herbs, 2 eggs, rice	Chicken breast, cucumber	Omelette with flaxseeds.	Boiled squid, cucumber	Salad with mussels and vegetable oil	2 boiled eggs, greens

The best inexpensive electric dryers for vegetables and fruits

Rotor SSH-002 – The best inexpensive dryer

Rating 2021:5.0

mechanical control
power 520 W
number of pallets: 5
maximum load 5 kg

Average price: 2,690 rub.

SSH-002 is the best rating model in terms of price and quality ratio. Designed for household use, it has sufficient power to dry any food (520 W). Easy to operate and maintain, the design of the case is laconic, “no frills”. On the top cover the manufacturer has placed recommendations for selecting drying settings.

Peculiarities:

SSh-002 is a fairly spacious device, its drying chamber volume is 20 liters;
The device control is mechanical, there is no timer;
the dryer is equipped with 5 trays made of opaque plastic, the body itself is also opaque;
The fan unit must be lubricated periodically to prevent it from seizing.

Spectrum-Device ESOF-0.5/220 “Veterok”

Rating 2021: 4.9

mechanical control
power 500 W
number of pallets: 5
maximum load 5 kg

Average price: RUB 2,923.

“Veterok” is one of the most popular domestic models in the budget segment. It has good capacity (loading up to 5 kg), compact dimensions, sleek design and ease of operation. For user convenience, the manufacturer has placed tips on setting the temperature for different products directly on the lid of the device.

Peculiarities:

The drying temperature can be adjusted using a simple rotary switch;
the design of the device allows you to visually control the drying process;
There is no timer or auto-shutdown option;
“Veterok” is standardly equipped with 5 transparent plastic trays, but when purchasing (especially a remote one), you must first clarify the package: individual devices marked ESOF-0.5/220 may have opaque trays or there may be only 3 of them.

Dryer MARTA MT-1958 – For drying fruits and making yogurt

Rating 2021:4.8

mechanical control
power 300 W
number of pallets: 5
volume 18 l

Average price: RUB 2,631.

Stylish dryer with a built-in fan for uniform injection of warm air into the dryer space. Provides drying of products while preserving their taste, vitamins and other useful substances.

The advantage of the device is its stylish design, silent operation and the presence of a thermostat, which can be used to set the temperature in the range from 35 to 70 ° C.

Peculiarities:

stylish and modern design
the ability to independently select the drying time is not provided;
drying temperature from 35 to 70o C;
for safe operation there is built-in overheating protection;
The device comes with 5 mesh metal trays.

MARTA MT-1947 – Stylish and compact dryer

Rating 2021:4.7

electronic control
power 250 W
number of pallets: 5
volume 7 l

Average price: RUB 2,306.

Dryer MT-1947 is a simple and effective device for everyday use. The unit has 5 levels. Each section has a removable bottom, which allows you to place containers of different volumes and heights in the drying chamber, that is, use the device as a yogurt maker. The model has a convenient, intuitive digital control.

Peculiarities:

A contrast LED display, electronic temperature control and an electronic timer help the user configure the operation of the device as needed;
sections of the device are height adjustable for easy loading of products and their uniform drying;
The dryer comes with 5 transparent plastic trays.

Sukhovey-M8 – dryer with a metal body

Rating 2021:4.6

mechanical control
power 400 W
number of pallets: 8
metal case

Average price: 2,330 rub.

“Sukhovey” is a reliable unit for drying all types of products. It is extremely easy to operate and has an original design - the dehydrator body is made of yellow and bright orange heat-resistant plastic. For the safety of users, the design provides protection of the device from overheating.

Peculiarities:

The device is quite powerful (400 W), but, according to customer reviews, it effectively dries only 6 out of 8 trays; in the remaining ones, the products simply dry out;
Of all the controls, the model has only an on and off button; there is no temperature regulator. Drying is carried out according to standard factory settings;
The Sukhovei package includes 8 pallets made of opaque plastic.

BelOMO 8360

Rating 2021:4.5

mechanical control
power 500 W
number of pallets: 5
drying temperature adjustment

Average price: RUB 3,647

BelOMO is an effective household dehydrator made in Belarus. The body is made of heat-resistant plastic. The drying chamber has 3 heating zones: low for greens, medium and high for vegetables and other products. The air blowing system is organized in an optimal way, the products are dried efficiently and quickly, while their odors do not mix inside the chamber.

Peculiarities:

the control unit includes a start button and a thermostat with smooth temperature control;
the design does not provide a timer;
for safe operation, built-in overheating protection;
5 opaque plastic trays included as standard.