Good evening.
I found the so-called “lazy” or “water” diet on the Internet. It turned out that she was incredibly popular. Well, I thought, since everyone likes her so much, then I need to “dig deeper” into her to find out what her secret is.
If you are interested in my approach to analysis, then you can also read the Dukan diet, Maggi diet and the 6 petal system, discussed earlier.
The lazy diet gets its name from the fact that it does not involve any effort of brain power or willpower. At the same time, the result is promised to be simply grandiose: up to 12 kg in 2 weeks. And for this you don’t need to rebuild your menu with an emphasis on healthier products. There is no need to limit your food intake in any way. No need to exercise. Isn't this a miracle? Honestly, I have never come across a diet that would give a similar result, even with the transition to proper nutrition and increased physical activity.
So maybe not everything is so rosy and cloudless in this diet? Let's figure it out.
Diet for the lazy minus 12 kg in 2 weeks - reviews from those who have lost weight
Any diet requires a specific menu for every day. One of the users who tried this diet on herself subsequently left the following comment:
“I saw the diet recipes and decided that it was a hoax. We usually think that losing weight always means hunger. However, I decided to try, if only out of curiosity. I ate the usual foods, but excluded chocolates and cakes. If you drink a lot of water, you no longer have the desire to eat. I lost 5 kilograms in a week. The result is amazing. I’ll continue to sit, but I don’t feel like eating candy anymore.”
If you dig hard, you can read not only reviews about this diet, but also see the result in the photo. For example, on one of the sites a girl, 25 years old, wrote: “I tried many times to go on a diet. And everything didn’t work out. But, having learned about the diet for the lazy, I decided to try it. As a result, I lost 7 kg.” The following is a photo of the result:
And one more review from a 36-year-old female dietitian: “I read the essence of the diet and liked it. However, in reality something went wrong. You run to the toilet every 5 minutes, and in the morning you swell like an alcoholic. I decided to give up and look for something else.”
The review is somewhat negative, but the photo above still shows the result. Perhaps the lady drank the water a little wrong, too much.
Losing weight for the lazy using coding
One of the most innovative methods of losing weight, for those who want to lose weight quickly and effortlessly, is a special 25th frame technique, which helps to avoid eating a huge amount of food.
The diet is considered “lazy” because it does not require calorie counting, diet changes, or serious dietary restrictions.
The technique consists of daily viewing of a special video containing the 25th frame, which affects the subconscious and forms new eating habits in a person. As a result, with the help of this self-hypnosis scheme, the body starts the process of losing weight and speeds up metabolism, not to be confused with a metabolic diet.
Judging by the numerous reviews of people who have completed this course, it is effective and suitable for rapid weight loss. The only downsides are the high price and scammers.
Reviews about the diet for the lazy minus people after 50 years
Below is a selection of reviews from various sites from people who are over 50 and have tried this diet.
“It’s very difficult to switch to water after juice or coffee and tea. But you get used to it. I have already lost more than 3 kg. I don’t feel hungry during the day.”
“In the morning I eat something sweet. During the day, only healthy and low-calorie foods. At first it was difficult to drink a lot of water, but then I got used to it. You can feel satiety. After the first week I already lost 5 kg.”
“I usually don’t limit myself when it comes to food, so dieting is difficult. But the diet “for the lazy” is not like others. I don’t feel hungry and I don’t want sweets. The skin has already become somewhat smoother and the acne has disappeared.”
“I didn’t change anything significant in my diet, I just started drinking water before meals and not eating after six in the evening. There are no harmful symptoms and no side effects.”
“Excess weight has been making itself felt for a long time. I tried all the diets. I settled on lazy because I don’t need to radically change my diet or cook anything special. In two weeks I lost 11 kg. The result was impressive. It was really difficult to drink a lot of water at once. Especially the third glass, but what motivated me was that the more I drink, the less I eat.”
Well, let’s get acquainted with the reviews. Now you can start looking at the diet itself.
Contraindications
Only those lucky people who do not have any health problems can experiment with diets, since changing the usual diet is stressful for the body. Any, even the most harmless at first glance, weight loss programs are prohibited:
Pregnant and lactating women
The baby, even if he is in the womb, needs vitamins, macro- and microelements, so refusing any food (of course, if it is not fast food, confectionery and allergens) can harm the baby. For expectant and new mothers, walks in the fresh air and fasting days will help maintain a normal weight.
For teenagers
At a young age, girls are more picky than ever about their appearance. However, even if they have a few extra pounds, they should never starve themselves. Protein deficiency causes disturbances in the formation of female sex hormones, which can lead to irregularities in the menstrual cycle, and in the future cause problems with conception. A lack of nutrients in the body at this age is fraught with deterioration in the condition of teeth, nails, hair and skin.
During menopause
The decline of reproductive function provokes the appearance of extra centimeters at the waist. Fasting will not help you defeat hormones - the culprits of gaining kilograms; on the contrary, it will only add problems. That is why, when such a period approaches, you should be more attentive to the preparation of your diet and move more.
For chronic diseases
It is not recommended to practice weight loss programs for gastrointestinal diseases, in particular gastritis and ulcers. They are prohibited if you have problems with the liver, heart, gall bladder, kidneys and thyroid gland. Contraindicated for pancreatitis. Diabetics should not experiment with diets. Even if there are no obvious contraindications, before making changes to your usual diet, consultation with a specialist is necessary.
Basic diet rules
In general, there are two options for a lazy diet.
First: drink a glass of warm still water before meals in the morning, at lunch and at dinner. As a result, you will lose 3 kg in a week.
Second: directly “diet for the lazy.” You should drink 1.5-3 liters of water per day. This is certainly not all at once. Distribute them evenly, about 1-2 glasses before meals. You can do it differently. Drink 250 ml before breakfast, 500 ml before lunch, and 750 ml before dinner. As a result, you will lose up to 18 kg in 2 weeks.
What you need to follow in order to stick to this diet correctly and get good results.
First is the duration. Two weeks, no more and, especially, no less. You have started a diet, please stay on it for exactly 14 days.
Drinking water only before meals, 20 minutes before. After and during meals is not recommended. The water should be still, preferably not from the tap, at room temperature.
Secondly, you should not drink in one gulp, but little by little, in small sips. Two hours after eating, you can drink a cup of tea or coffee. Sugar and other sweets, including flour, are excluded.
Thirdly, we minimize the consumption of salt, which retains fluid in the body, as well as smoked and salted foods.
By following these rules, you can safely achieve the desired results. I would like to note a recommendation that is recommended to all beginners. Under no circumstances should you drink a large volume of water at once. Everything should go gradually, without sudden loads.
Permitted products for consumption
The main question of any diet is which foods can be used and which cannot.
The table below shows by group the foods that can be eaten during the diet. The columns on the right show their protein, fat and carbohydrate content, as well as their energy content in calories.
The first category is vegetables, herbs and fruits. Which of these can be seen in the table.
The next category is flour products, cereals, and fermented milk products. Please note that this diet suggests consuming acacia and linden honey.
Next, we move on to meat and fish. Which of these can be consumed for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
And finally, there was oil, fats and drinks, naturally non-alcoholic.
All other types of drinks, including various juices, fruit drinks and kvass, are completely excluded from the diet.
Menu for every day during the week
Now let's see what menu you can create for yourself from these products. The menu is just a sample, you can vary it. Here is the menu for the week, the second week is similar.
As you can see, there is nothing special here. We prepare most of what is on the list one way or another.
Differences and features for those over 50
As mentioned earlier, over 50 the body already works somewhat differently. If at 20 and 30 you can eat something, even as part of a diet, then at 50 it may be contraindicated. And the body itself simply may not accept this or that food. Here the diet is based on the principle of slow, but targeted weight loss. You can no longer use low-calorie foods in cooking. You will have to add vitamins, and the balance of carbohydrates and proteins should be 30-35% and 15-20%, respectively.
In general, it is optimal to lose 3-4 kg at this age. It is necessary to remove from the diet such products as sausage, fatty meat and poultry, smoked products, dairy and sour-milk products, which have a high percentage of fat content. But fish and seafood are necessary.
Eat without bread
In this matter, Russia is a very rich country, because in the Western world bread costs 1 thousand rubles per loaf, and we really love to eat it.
For the very lazy, let’s say that you should give it up. Just 1 small, 22-gram piece of bread contains 200 kcal of energy, which is extremely high. As mentioned above, the calorie deficit should be 300–400 kcal per day; to fulfill this condition, you just need to give up bread. If you love it very much and feel that you are “not full”, switch to rye bread. Its calorie content and glycemic index are lower, and the feeling of fullness will last longer than usual.
Having given up bread, some people begin to eat even more than before, while losing weight over many months.
White bread is a classic source of fast carbohydrates. The same principle applies here as with sugar - proteins and fats are not digested and are stored by the body, increasing your weight. If you give it up, weight loss will not take long to happen.
Reviews from those who have lost weight before and after
To more clearly understand what the result of the diet is, look at a few before and after photos.
Or this photo.
As you can see, the difference is obvious, more precisely in the figure. Not only does your body composition change, but along with it the size of your clothes.
Reviews and recommendations from doctors
For the most part, nutritionists speak quite positively about the diet, not considering it too harmful. However, it is not recommended to go as far as fanaticism in applying this diet. Sitting on practically nothing but water will do no good.
“I recommend the diet for the lazy primarily to those people who need to lose weight before a vacation or some event. Using this diet method, you can lose significant weight, but you should not follow it for longer than the recommended period.” Irina, nutrition specialist.
Some nutritionists believe that you should drink only when thirst occurs. Excess water leads to swelling. Therefore, before going on a diet, you should consult your doctor to see if this diet is right for you.
“The lazy diet is designed for those who do not have enough time to create their own menu. It can be followed by anyone who dreams of a beautiful figure. However, if you feel a deterioration in your health, you must stop it immediately.” Victoria, nutritionist
Doctors also advise taking multivitamin complexes during the diet. This is due to the fact that water washes away calcium and other beneficial substances.
Simplify your diet
In fact, to lose weight, there is no need to prepare yourself a variety of dishes. If you do not have chronic diseases, and the gastrointestinal tract behaves normally, simplify your diet as much as possible.
Make meat softer and juicier by following our tips.
Buckwheat, pasta, rice, borscht, cabbage soup, vegetables, fruits, chicken and meat - with this set you can lose 5 or even 10 kilograms per month. It is important that it is satisfying and healthy, does not contain harmful products, everything else is recommendations, non-compliance with them does not interfere with weight loss. If you don’t want to waste extra moral and physical strength, don’t complicate your diet, you’ll just get tired of doing it.
