The “Magic” diet gives amazing results: you lose a kilogram per day. And it’s called that because excess weight melts away literally before our eyes. The effect is strong: girls with a slender build lose 6-7 kg in a week, girls with a dense build lose 12 kg or more. The number of kilograms lost may vary depending on age and weight, lifestyle, health status, bad habits and certain diseases.
This diet is strict and should not be used by pregnant and lactating women, children, adolescents and the elderly, persons with acute and chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, heart and blood vessels. The diet is also not recommended during periods of intense exercise. Losing weight on the “Magic” diet should be fun - be patient, use healthy foods, and enjoy the process and anticipation of the result.
According to the principle of action, the “Magic” diet is low-carbohydrate, and therefore requires a high level of responsibility and discipline. If someone losing weight is not ready to strictly follow the instructions, the effect may be insignificant. The point is to strictly limit and exclude most familiar products from the menu. The basis of the diet on this diet is boiled eggs and vegetables.
The duration cannot be increased - even with good tolerance, it should be adhered to for no more than seven days. Repeat - no earlier than a month later. You should abandon the idea of losing weight on the “Magic” diet and end it ahead of schedule if you feel drowsiness, irritability, weakness, or dizziness. Possible deterioration in health is the most significant disadvantage. The advantages include rapid weight loss and low cost. Products recommended for consumption are sold everywhere and cost pennies.
General rules
Losing 7 kg in a week is a serious task that not every nutritionist and fitness trainer can cope with, because the daily weight loss should be at least 1 kg, and the intensity of weight loss should not decrease throughout the entire 7 days. This is quite difficult to achieve, because the human body adapts very well to calorie restrictions and uses up glycogen , loses water, cleanses the intestines, and does not engage in the energy-consuming and lengthy process of decomposing fat deposits. But modern approaches to losing weight have reached a new level and emergency diets are most often based on:
- The basics of a fractional and separate menu - for a person to start losing weight, he should not feel hungry, then a deficiency of building and nutritional substances is not created, stress - and the available stored energy is consumed. For example, if there is enough protein in the diet and there are physical. load, then you can also build muscle mass, so meals are usually frequent (5-6 times a day), in small portions (no more than 200 g), alternating protein and carbohydrate foods.
- Accelerating metabolism - today there are many approaches to maintaining a high level of metabolic processes - this includes dietary lemonade , Sassi drink, black coffee, herbal teas, fresh fruit and vegetable smoothies, detox drinks, etc. Very often in the dietary plan there are recommendations - drink coffee, water with lemon every day, make a smoothie for an afternoon snack.
- The principles of a healthy and balanced diet - it is very important not to harm the body during emergency weight loss, so the menu, if low-carbohydrate, low-calorie, is rich in healthy and satisfying cereals, lactic acid products, vegetables, fruits, lean protein (light chicken, sea fish, rich in also healthy fats, but there are also vegetarian programs). In addition, all diets prohibit fried, too salty, spicy, smoked, canned, alcoholic - everything that retains fluid in the body, stimulates appetite and can lead to negative health consequences, because the recovery process or lack of important nutritional components can lead to the return of kilograms, and even with an additional weight!
- Maintaining water balance and cleansing - in addition to the fact that it was possible to achieve a high intensity of breakdown of fat reserves, it is also important to remove breakdown products that are usually toxic to the body, therefore, during the period of weight loss, it is recommended to drink at least 2.5-3 liters of water, and this is what we are talking about not about tea or soda, but about pure natural water. In addition, many experts advise performing cleansing enemas every day before bed, which will help urgently evacuate the contents of the intestines, because many people know that congestion and constipation are not a rare problem for people losing weight.
Polar opinions
The question of the usefulness of such diets remains open even among nutritionists. Moreover, they have two polar opinions on this matter. Some claim that a strict weekly fast cleanses the body, relieves stress on the digestive system and improves well-being. Agree, considering the loss of several kilograms, these are quite pleasant bonuses.
However, their opponents believe that only a person who does not have any health problems, especially with the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, can afford such a diet. In addition, they urge you to refrain from such an experiment:
- pregnant and lactating women;
- hypertensive patients;
- suffering from diabetes;
- having liver and kidney diseases.
The diet is meager enough to make you feel hungry all the time. For some, the process of losing weight may be accompanied by headaches and stomach pains, sleep disturbances, and mood swings.
By and large, both are true. And the truth, as always, is in the golden mean. Indeed, people with any chronic diseases (even in remission!) should not play with their own health. Such half-starvation diets are a serious and rather long-term stress for the body. And for those who decide to try it, it is recommended to interrupt the diet at the first signs of a clear deterioration in well-being.
Varieties
- 7 days on buckwheat - perhaps the most popular and proven methods include buckwheat diets, they are nourishing and healthy, one might even say medicinal. Eating buckwheat every day is important for preventing diabetes , cancer and strengthening blood vessels, etc. The diet is also supplemented with kefir, yogurt, dried fruits, honey, oatmeal, vegetable salad and chicken. If you replace chicken and dairy products with soy products, the diet will suit even strict vegetarians.
The “7 days 7 kg” diet also includes other products:
- on one of the proposed types of porridges: barley , oatmeal , rice , etc.;
- on legumes;
- on chocolate;
- on apples.
The menu also includes chicken, vegetables, fruits, and kefir, but the basis of the diet is one of the proposed products, which is present in every meal and is its basis.
- The 7-day protein diet is the second most popular program, because it is very effective, suitable for active sports people, but it has a very important contraindication - it is categorically not recommended for people with a predisposition or problems with nephrology ( urolithiasis , kidney failure , etc.). ). This is not a balanced diet; the diet consists exclusively of protein foods. Every day you need to eat lean meat, seafood, eggs, cottage cheese, mushrooms, in order to somehow diversify your diet, you can add fresh berries, fruits, vegetables, nuts, oatmeal, you can pamper yourself with adjika, mustard and various natural seasonings (rosemary, thyme , turmeric, etc.).
Fruit diet
The principles of this scheme are almost completely identical to the previous one. You should also eliminate absolutely everything from your diet except some fruits. And in addition, you need to drink a decent amount of liquid, since water is the most natural fat burner.
This is a rather difficult diet, since your body simply needs all the elements for proper functioning - fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. By eating only fruits, you are barely getting 20% of the nutrients your body needs to function.
What fruits should you choose? Grapefruits, pineapples and kiwis are best suited for these purposes . Each of them has a wide range of beneficial properties. They contain minimal calories and are quite filling in nature.
Authorized Products
The 7 kg diet in 7 days is based on eating foods such as:
- lean meat - boiled skinless chicken and beef tenderloin;
- hard-boiled, soft-boiled or in a bag (if you are sure of their freshness) chicken eggs;
- dairy products - cottage cheese, kefir, yogurt and other drinks with a low fat content;
- fish and seafood - must be on the table at least a couple of times a week, even in everyday life, the sea gives us unique gifts - algae, various animals, mollusks, crustaceans, they contain easily digestible protein, iodine, phosphorus, vitamins, are not deposited in fat deposits, and heals, strengthens and nourishes the body;
- vegetables - almost every diet is supplemented with fresh vegetable salads from peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, as well as stews and soups, to which you can add broccoli, asparagus, but in no case potatoes;
- fruits and dried fruits are the most important snacks and additions to cereals, yogurt, they are the main source of healthy carbohydrates, vitamins and microelements;
- porridges are considered a good start to the day - they contain a large amount of complex carbohydrates and pectin fibers, give a long-lasting boost of energy, fill the stomach, with a minimum calorie content;
- nuts - dried raw kernels are rich in fats and vitamins, a must if you want beautiful hair, nails, and a healthy nervous system.
Table of permitted products
Proteins, g | Fats, g | Carbohydrates, g | Calories, kcal | |
Vegetables and greens | ||||
beans | 6,0 | 0,1 | 8,5 | 57 |
boiled peas | 6,0 | 0,0 | 9,0 | 60 |
broccoli | 3,0 | 0,4 | 5,2 | 28 |
cabbage | 1,2 | 0,2 | 2,0 | 16 |
green onion | 1,3 | 0,0 | 4,6 | 19 |
carrot | 1,3 | 0,1 | 6,9 | 32 |
cucumbers | 0,8 | 0,1 | 2,8 | 15 |
arugula | 2,6 | 0,7 | 2,1 | 25 |
romaine lettuce | 1,8 | 1,1 | 2,7 | 17 |
asparagus | 1,9 | 0,1 | 3,1 | 20 |
tomatoes | 0,6 | 0,2 | 4,2 | 20 |
beans | 7,8 | 0,5 | 21,5 | 123 |
lentils | 24,0 | 1,5 | 42,7 | 284 |
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oranges | 0,9 | 0,2 | 8,1 | 36 |
grapefruit | 0,7 | 0,2 | 6,5 | 29 |
tangerines | 0,8 | 0,2 | 7,5 | 33 |
sweetie | 0,7 | 0,2 | 9,0 | 58 |
apples | 0,4 | 0,4 | 9,8 | 47 |
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blueberry | 1,0 | 0,0 | 8,2 | 35 |
blackberry | 2,0 | 0,0 | 6,4 | 31 |
raspberries | 0,8 | 0,5 | 8,3 | 46 |
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fresh honey mushrooms | 2,2 | 1,2 | 2,8 | 17 |
shiitake fresh | 2,2 | 0,5 | 6,8 | 34 |
Nuts and dried fruits | ||||
walnuts | 15,2 | 65,2 | 7,0 | 654 |
Pine nuts | 11,6 | 61,0 | 19,3 | 673 |
dried apricots | 5,2 | 0,3 | 51,0 | 215 |
almond | 18,6 | 57,7 | 16,2 | 645 |
dates | 2,5 | 0,5 | 69,2 | 274 |
Cereals and porridges | ||||
buckwheat (kernel) | 12,6 | 3,3 | 62,1 | 313 |
oatmeal with water | 3,0 | 1,7 | 15,0 | 88 |
pearl barley porridge on water | 3,1 | 0,4 | 22,2 | 109 |
boiled brown rice | 2,6 | 0,9 | 22,8 | 110 |
Flour and pasta | ||||
spaghetti | 10,4 | 1,1 | 71,5 | 344 |
Raw materials and seasonings | ||||
honey | 0,8 | 0,0 | 81,5 | 329 |
Dairy | ||||
milk 1% | 3,3 | 1,0 | 4,8 | 41 |
curdled milk 1% | 3,0 | 1,0 | 4,1 | 40 |
yogurt | 4,3 | 2,0 | 6,2 | 60 |
Cheeses and cottage cheese | ||||
cottage cheese 1.8% (low-fat) | 18,0 | 1,8 | 3,3 | 101 |
Meat products | ||||
boiled beef | 25,8 | 16,8 | 0,0 | 254 |
Bird | ||||
steamed chicken breast | 23,6 | 1,9 | 0,0 | 113 |
Eggs | ||||
omelette | 9,6 | 15,4 | 1,9 | 184 |
boiled chicken eggs in a bag | 12,7 | 11,5 | 0,7 | 157 |
Fish and seafood | ||||
brown algae | 1,7 | 0,6 | 8,3 | 43 |
boiled squid | 21,2 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 122 |
boiled mullet | 19,0 | 4,3 | 0,0 | 115 |
fish fillet | 15,2 | 3,5 | 0,0 | 91 |
grilled salmon | 21,8 | 14,1 | — | 230 |
* data is per 100 g of product |
Rules for the week
In order for weight loss to be as effective as possible, you will have to follow certain rules, which are also the same for both diets:
- Limit physical activity - diets are very low in calories, and if you overexpendite energy, dizziness and even fainting can occur.
- Drink at least 2 liters of clean water per day - on such diets, the body is intensively cleansed of accumulated waste and toxins that are eliminated with water.
- Avoid eating salt, sugar, coffee, black tea, and alcoholic beverages.
- In addition to water, it is useful to drink rosehip decoction - it is rich in vitamins and microelements, the lack of which the body will feel throughout this week.
- Have dinner no later than two hours before bedtime, so that the food has time to digest.
- Steam, boil, bake or grill food without oil. Try to eat vegetables raw.
- Eat slowly, chewing everything thoroughly - this way the food is better absorbed, and the body has time to receive a signal of satiety.
- You should not drink water half an hour before or half an hour after a meal.
The number of calories consumed is not strictly limited, but this does not mean that you can chew something from morning to evening, even if it is low-calorie. Try to fit in 5-7 small meals.
Fully or partially limited products
Whatever option you choose, the minus 7 kg per week diet is a healthy diet that maximally limits the consumption of simple carbohydrates and animal fats. While losing weight you should also avoid:
- from fatty foods – starting with butter, pork, cutlets and ending with fatty dairy products;
- from smoked;
- from fried;
- from sausages;
- from flour (including pasta);
- from canned food - fish, vegetables, as well as pates, sauces and juices;
- from semi-finished products;
- from alcohol.
Table of prohibited products
Proteins, g | Fats, g | Carbohydrates, g | Calories, kcal | |
Vegetables and greens | ||||
fried potato | 2,8 | 9,5 | 23,4 | 192 |
Snacks | ||||
potato chips | 5,5 | 30,0 | 53,0 | 520 |
salted popcorn | 7,3 | 13,5 | 62,7 | 407 |
Flour and pasta | ||||
pasta | 10,4 | 1,1 | 69,7 | 337 |
egg pasta | 11,3 | 2,1 | 68,0 | 345 |
spaghetti | 10,4 | 1,1 | 71,5 | 344 |
Bakery products | ||||
sliced loaf | 7,5 | 2,9 | 50,9 | 264 |
buns | 7,9 | 9,4 | 55,5 | 339 |
donut | 5,6 | 13,0 | 38,8 | 296 |
wheat bread | 8,1 | 1,0 | 48,8 | 242 |
Confectionery | ||||
candy caramel | 0,0 | 0,1 | 96,2 | 362 |
raisin cupcake | 6,4 | 17,6 | 53,6 | 384 |
cookie | 7,5 | 11,8 | 74,9 | 417 |
cake | 3,8 | 22,6 | 47,0 | 397 |
shortbread dough | 6,5 | 21,6 | 49,9 | 403 |
Raw materials and seasonings | ||||
sugar | 0,0 | 0,0 | 99,7 | 398 |
sour cream sauce | 1,9 | 5,7 | 5,2 | 78 |
green pepper tabasco sauce | 0,4 | 0,1 | 2,6 | 13 |
Meat products | ||||
salo | 2,4 | 89,0 | 0,0 | 797 |
fried beef liver | 22,9 | 10,2 | 3,9 | 199 |
jamon | 34,8 | 16,1 | 1,3 | 241 |
Sausages | ||||
sausage with/cured chorizo | 24,1 | 38,3 | 1,9 | 455 |
horse sausage | 12,0 | 65,0 | 0,0 | 633 |
pork chops | 10,0 | 33,0 | 0,0 | 337 |
Alcoholic drinks | ||||
red dessert wine | 0,5 | 0,0 | 20,0 | 172 |
galliano liqueur | 0,0 | 0,0 | 6,4 | 248 |
light beer 1.8% | 0,2 | 0,0 | 4,3 | 29 |
* data is per 100 g of product |
Menu (Meal Schedule)
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Advantages and disadvantages
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Strict kefir diet
The main rule of this scheme is the use of kefir as the main food . By drinking 5-6 glasses of this drink a day, you not only provide your body with a large amount of useful substances, but also prevent the accumulation of excess, which is converted into fat.
Kefir itself is recognized by the body as a fairly filling product, and you can slightly deceive your body. Along with increased fat burning due to lack of glucose, you will also improve your gut health. After all, this drink is an ideal product for improving the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract, and in a week of such unloading you can rejuvenate your body by a couple of years. After such a diet, food will not only be better absorbed, but you will also be able to forget about any abdominal pain for a long time.
The downside here is that starting from the third day, you will constantly feel weak in your body. This is a normal reaction to a lack of calories, and if the symptoms are not too severe, then you can get rid of even 3-7 kg. However, if you experience severe exhaustion, dizziness and other unpleasant symptoms, stop the diet immediately and choose another option for losing weight.
Reviews and results
Seven-day diets are very popular and girls like them for their simplicity and effectiveness. Losing 7 kg is not easy even in a month, but when your figure has changed dramatically in just a week, it inspires you not to stop and move on:
- Tatyana, 33 years old: “... For a long time I struggled with figure problems after childbirth - I lost weight, then gained it again. I wanted serious changes, radical ones, and I went to a boarding house with my child, where I was able to try a protein diet . My son also liked a lot of meat, berries, nuts, fruits and salads. I came home slim and fit, and the baby was strong and healthy. To this day, I try to please myself and my men more often with a healthy protein menu.”
- Alexandra, 22 years old: “... I live outside the city all summer, I have a lot of greenery in my garden and an orchard. Recently, my friend and I decided to go jogging in the morning and give up sugar . To avoid being completely hungry, I armed myself with rice; I like its gentle cleansing and satiation. I lost 7.5 kg in a week, now I’m slowly introducing fish into my diet and seriously thinking about vegetarianism.”
- Danelia, 18 years old: “... I needed to radically change my appearance in a short time. I decided to try buckwheat, but in the 7-day program I liked that you can eat oatmeal, salads, and chicken. I have a fast metabolism, so at the appointed time I was able to shine on stage, moreover, sometimes I could treat myself to homemade soufflé and latte.”
Advantages and disadvantages
Now let's talk about the main disadvantages and advantages of this diet. The main advantage is its effectiveness in losing weight. You can lose significant weight in a short time without causing harm to your health. Your diet will contain vitamins, fiber, and protein, which are very important for the healthy functioning of the body. In addition, you do not have to eat the same thing day after day, as in mono-diets.
The main disadvantages include slight dizziness and nausea during the diet. This is due to the low calorie content of the dishes, that is, the nutritional value of your diet will be reduced by about half, so you may feel weak and unwell. In addition, a sharp exacerbation of all chronic diseases is possible, so during the diet you need to carefully monitor your well-being. If something bothers you, you need to urgently stop this diet and consult a doctor.