In 1992, a group of young Tomsk scientists developed a dietary method of nutrition, conventionally designated as the Dr. Bormenthal diet. This method of losing weight is based on the scientific works of the famous doctor V. M. Bekhterev. In 2011, the technique was patented at the Doctor Bormental clinic. Over time, all of Russia learned about the diet.
First of all, let us draw your attention to this nuance: the Bormenthal method can mean a method of psychological weight correction and a diet itself. Both ways to lose weight have their fans. The psychological approach to the problem is based on the search for effective motivation that would push the patient to successfully get rid of extra pounds. A competent specialist will help a person with this, who, during psychological training, will tell the patient how to understand himself and understand what exactly is preventing him from losing weight.
We will get acquainted with Dr. Bormenthal’s diet: we will learn the rules for its implementation and the optimal menu for weight loss.
Bormenthal method
The “Doctor Bormental” method provides weight loss using unique psychological techniques. It’s no secret that one of the main reasons for gaining excess weight is strong feelings. In order to somehow switch gears and get distracted, a person begins to consume food in exorbitant quantities. What does this lead to? Metabolism is disrupted, unhealthy appetite appears, the stomach stretches and, as a result, extra pounds accumulate.
Getting your figure in order and losing weight is possible only if you have the right psychological attitude and clear motivation. This is the principle of losing weight according to Bormenthal. The use of special techniques allows you to change eating behavior, reduce the volume of the stomach and tame your appetite.
Those wishing to learn more about this method are recommended to read Alexander Kondrashov’s book “Diet “Doctor Bormental: Give Up... and Become Slim.” It is also available for downloading in the most easy-to-read formats.
The principle of action of losing weight according to Bormental
The creators of this method of nutrition assure that the Bormenthal diet does not force a person into strict limits of prohibitions, and you will no longer have to reproach yourself for eating an extra piece. You don’t even have to radically change your usual diet, but its daily energy value should now not exceed 1000 – 1200 kcal. Reviews from those who have tried the diet confirm that the daily norm for active and active women is 1200 kcal, and for those who prefer to “hurry slowly” 1000 kcal will be enough.
Yes, you understood correctly - from now on you are your own nutritionist. Every day, reviewing your menu, choose the food that is most preferable to you, while not forgetting to calculate how many kilocalories it will cost you. For convenience, you need to use a table of energy values of foods and small scales to weigh portions. This approach to nutrition will very soon help you set your priorities correctly, and you will understand that it is better to give preference to a large portion, which is based on low-calorie ingredients, than to enjoy a miniature portion of high-calorie foods.
All products for weight loss on the Bormenthal diet are familiar to you and your stomach: you can satisfy your hunger and restore strength through boiled meat, low-fat dairy products, and egg whites. Even sweets and baked goods are not strictly prohibited - just imagine! At the same time, you need to behave wisely, covering the portion of treats with herbs, fresh vegetables and fruits.
It is important to know! Be prepared for the fact that losing weight according to Dr. Bormenthal will initially “surprise” your body so much that you will very quickly lose a certain amount of extra pounds. However, after a while the weight will “fall off,” as they say in weight-loss circles. Don’t despair – this is an absolutely natural and natural process, you can’t stop there!
To stimulate the body to further positive metamorphoses, it needs to be shaken, and here is the time to remember the fasting days. Kefir is considered the most optimal product for unloading, which will help your metabolism wake up and resume the process of losing weight.
Basic recommendations
When preparing meals, be sure to use the calorie table. It can be found on the Internet and saved on your computer. The most important thing is to remember to write down all the foods you eat and the total number of calories every day. This way you can analyze your own daily intake and, if necessary, make adjustments. In addition, you must adhere to the following rules:
- Have dinner no later than 4 hours before going to bed.
- Eat 5-6 times a day, maintaining equal intervals between meals.
- Minimize the consumption of alcoholic beverages and spices that stimulate the appetite, as well as smoked foods, fatty and salty foods.
- Every meal must include eggs, meat or cottage cheese (your choice).
- After breakfast, lunch and dinner, drink a glass of hot tea to keep you full.
- You need to drink as much water as your body requires. It doesn't satisfy your hunger. And since fasting, according to Bormenthal, is prohibited, it is impossible to replace food with drink.
- The diet must certainly contain fruits or berries.
Hunger
As mentioned above, in accordance with this weight loss method, you should under no circumstances starve. After all, drastic restrictions in food slow down metabolism and lead to further gain of extra pounds.
Don't forget that weight goes off when you satisfy your hunger. At this time, metabolic processes are launched, after which fat deposits begin to gradually melt. That's why many people talk about the need for a full breakfast. But if you are used to eating for the first time no earlier than 12-13 o’clock in the afternoon, keep in mind that this is lunch. And the body wakes up exclusively with the morning meal. Therefore, it is very important to accustom yourself to have breakfast on time.
In addition, it is necessary to distinguish between hunger and appetite. Hunger is felt in the stomach. But appetite is with the head and soul. You should eat when you are really hungry. Then body weight will gradually decrease.
Taste
Everything you put into your mouth should be enjoyable to eat. You can’t even count on the effect if you eat something tasteless or force yourself to eat something. Specialists at the Doctor Bormental clinic consider this a huge mistake.
When choking on tasteless dishes, you will definitely want to compensate for your suffering with some unhealthy tasty treat.
Doctors at the weight correction center recommend using all taste buds at once within one meal. How to ensure this? During the cooking process, add ingredients that will allow you to taste spiciness, saltiness, acidity, sweetness and bitterness. Within reason, of course.
You also can’t completely give up delicious, high-calorie foods. It is permissible for her to allocate up to 20% of daily calories.
Calories
The Bormenthal weight loss system is based on daily calorie calculations. Depending on the initial data (body weight and lifestyle), the permissible daily caloric intake can range from 900 to 1500 kcal. However, even if your data allows, it is not recommended to strictly adhere to the lower limit. It will not be possible to achieve a better result this way. If you starve, the weight will remain the same. The optimal indicator is 1000 kcal. Average – 1200-1300 kcal.
It is also undesirable to increase your daily caloric intake to 1500 kcal. Only athletes can afford such an increase. If you have a cold, you can add another 200 kcal to the average amount and drink more liquid.
Recommended and prohibited foods for the Bormenthal diet
In order for the Bormenthal diet to achieve the desired results, you will have to give up eating some foods. Among the most useful ingredients for active weight loss and effective fat burning, the doctor notes:
- porridge (buckwheat, oatmeal, brown rice);
- lean types of fish and meat;
- fermented milk products (cottage cheese, fermented baked milk, kefir, curdled milk, yogurt);
- eggs (preference is given to hard-boiling, steaming omelette or using a minimum amount of oil);
- fruits (freshly squeezed juices are allowed);
- vegetables (preferably eaten raw).
Following the doctor’s recommendations, remember that Bormenthal suggests losing weight without strictly abstaining from delicacies prohibited by most diets. During the course, you will not have to deny yourself anything, although it is better to limit the amount of high-calorie foods - the daily amount of calories should remain at the same level.
The Bormenthal diet is recommended to limit the consumption of sweets, which are characterized by a high content of vegetable fat and sugar, baked goods made with wheat flour, and sausage products. You should also not overuse fats of animal origin - lard, lard, bacon, fatty meats (pork, lamb).
Menu for 7 days
Dr. Bormenthal's diet requires the mandatory preparation and consumption of dishes from vegetables, lean meat and fish, fermented milk products, and fruits throughout the week. You need to eat 6 times a day.
At the same time, it should be remembered that each portion should be very small - up to 200 g. Only a couple of times you can afford more. Use the calorie chart to replace foods and dishes that you don't particularly like. Don't exceed your daily calorie intake.
Here is a sample menu for the week.
Monday
Eating | Dishes and products | Serving Volume (g) | Calorie content (kcal) |
Having breakfast | A couple of hard-boiled eggs. | 130 | |
A portion of seaweed. | 100 | 16 | |
A glass of unsweetened hot tea. | 2 | ||
Cupcake. | 50 | 153 | |
Having a snack | A cup of unsweetened tea. | 2 | |
2 squares of chocolate bars. | 68 | ||
Let's have lunch | Mushroom soup. | 200 | 52 |
Cabbage salad (white cabbage) dressed with olive oil. | 83 | ||
Boiled potatoes with a small slice of butter. | 100 | 126 | |
A piece of boiled pike perch. | 50 | 35 | |
A cup of unsweetened tea. | 2 | ||
Having an afternoon snack | A portion of vinaigrette. | 100 | 128 |
Let's have dinner | Buckwheat with beef goulash. | 100 and 30 | 257 |
A cup of sweetened tea. | 29 | ||
Having a snack | A glass of low-fat kefir. | 60 |
Tuesday
Eating | Dishes and products | Serving Volume (g) | Calorie content (kcal) |
Having breakfast | One hard-boiled egg. | 63 | |
A portion of pearl barley porridge. | 100 | 137 | |
Apple. | 45 | ||
A cup of unsweetened hot tea. | 2 | ||
Having a snack | A handful of cherries. | 150 | 75 |
Let's have lunch | Vegetable soup. | 28 | |
A portion of rice porridge. | 100 | 152 | |
Beef goulash. | 50 | 90 | |
A cup of sweetened tea. | 29 | ||
Having an afternoon snack | A piece of sea bass fillet. | 50 | 70 |
A few slices of cucumber. | 50 | 8 | |
A slice of rye bread. | 8 | ||
A cup of sweetened tea. | 29 | ||
Let's have dinner | A portion of stewed cabbage. | 100 | 90 |
A cup of sweetened tea. | 29 | ||
Having a snack | A glass of curdled milk. | 118 |
Wednesday
Eating | Dishes and products | Serving Volume (g) | Calorie content (kcal) |
Having breakfast | Omelette of a couple of eggs with mushrooms. | 250 | |
A cup of unsweetened hot tea. | 2 | ||
One marshmallow. | 55 | ||
Having a snack | A piece of boiled chicken | 100 | 135 |
A few slices of cucumber. | 50 | 8 | |
A slice of rye bread. | 8 | ||
A cup of sweetened tea. | 29 | ||
Let's have lunch | Pea soup. | 250 | 121 |
A serving of rice porridge with vegetables. | 100 | 152 | |
A cup of sweetened tea. | 29 | ||
Having an afternoon snack | Apple. | 45 | |
Let's have dinner | A portion of boiled potatoes with sauce. | 100 | 90 |
Beet salad. | 50 | 33 | |
A cup of sweetened tea. | 29 | ||
Having a snack | A glass of low-fat kefir. | 60 |
Thursday
Eating | Dishes and products | Serving Volume (g) | Calorie content (kcal) |
Having breakfast | A portion of millet porridge. | 100 | 168 |
A piece of turkey meat. | 50 | 75 | |
Carrot and onion salad. | 50 | 30 | |
A cup of sweetened hot tea. | 29 | ||
Having a snack | A cup of sweetened hot tea. | 29 | |
A couple of slices of hard cheese. | 20 | 70 | |
Let's have lunch | Uhoy. | 200 | 92 |
A couple of slices of rye bread. | 16 | ||
A portion of vinaigrette. | 50 | 64 | |
A cup of sweetened tea. | 29 | ||
Having an afternoon snack | Cucumber salad dressed with sour cream. | 100 | 33 |
A piece of boiled pike. | 50 | 35 | |
Let's have dinner | Mushroom pilaf. | 119 | |
Cabbage salad (white cabbage) dressed with olive oil. | 100 | 67 | |
A cup of sweetened tea. | 100 | 29 | |
Having a snack | A glass of fermented baked milk. | 175 |
Friday
Eating | Dishes and products | Serving Volume (g) | Calorie content (kcal) |
Having breakfast | A portion of oatmeal. | 100 | 177 |
Apple. | 35 | ||
2 squares of chocolate bars. | 68 | ||
A cup of unsweetened tea. | 2 | ||
Having a snack | Cucumber and tomato salad. | 100 | 32 |
Boiled chicken. | 50 | 77 | |
A cup of sweetened hot tea. | 29 | ||
Let's have lunch | Lenten pickle. | 300 | 138 |
A portion of rice porridge. | 50 | 56 | |
A portion of seaweed. | 50 | 8 | |
A cup of unsweetened tea. | 2 | ||
One marshmallow. | 55 | ||
Having an afternoon snack | Fruit salad. | 100 | 103 |
Let's have dinner | Beef stewed with zucchini. | 50 and 100 | 107 |
Cucumber salad dressed with sour cream. | 75 | 24 | |
A cup of sweetened tea. | 29 | ||
Having a snack | A glass of low-fat kefir. | 60 |
Saturday
Eating | Dishes and products | Serving Volume (g) | Calorie content (kcal) |
Having breakfast | One egg omelet. | 125 | |
Tomato and onion salad dressed with olive oil. | 100 | 108 | |
A couple of slices of white bread. | 20 | ||
A cup of sweetened hot tea. | 29 | ||
Having a snack | A sandwich made of bread with pieces of boiled turkey and cucumber. | 50 and 50 | 95 |
A cup of sweetened hot tea. | 29 | ||
Let's have lunch | Borscht with chicken. | 200 | 171 |
A couple of slices of white bread. | 20 | ||
Cabbage (Beijing) salad seasoned with sunflower oil. | 50 | 40 | |
A cup of sweetened hot tea. | 29 | ||
Having an afternoon snack | Cottage cheese with sour cream. | 50 | 130 |
A cup of sweetened hot tea. | 29 | ||
Let's have dinner | A serving of barley porridge with zucchini. | 75 | 105 |
Lightly fried beef liver. | 50 | 100 | |
A cup of sweetened hot tea. | 29 | ||
Having a snack | A glass of low-fat kefir. | 60 |
Sunday
Eating | Dishes and products | Serving Volume (g) | Calorie content (kcal) |
Having breakfast | Buckwheat porridge with beef schnitzel. | 100 | 247 |
Tomato. | 17 | ||
Hot unsweetened coffee. | 2 | ||
Having a snack | A rich bun. | 50 | 133 |
A cup of sweetened hot tea. | 29 | ||
Let's have lunch | Lenten cabbage soup. | 200 | 62 |
Boiled potatoes with sour cream. | 50 | 58 | |
Cabbage salad (sauerkraut). | 50 | 35 | |
A cup of sweetened hot tea. | 29 | ||
Having an afternoon snack | Pancakes with cottage cheese. | 100 | 195 |
A cup of unsweetened tea. | 2 | ||
Let's have dinner | Rice porridge with tomato sauce. | 100 | 113 |
Boiled beef meat. | 50 | 90 | |
A cup of sweetened hot tea. | 29 | ||
Having a snack | A glass of low-fat kefir. | 60 |
Dietary recipes
The low-calorie diet according to Bormenthal is in most cases easily tolerated. The main thing is not to be monotonous in your eating. Constantly eating only vegetables or fruits can not only not achieve the desired result, but also undermine your health. The human body does not require monotony in nutrition. For the proper functioning of internal organs and systems, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, macro- and microelements must be supplied with food. Moreover, if any of the nutritional components or nutrients is in deficiency, a person’s well-being worsens and health suffers. Therefore, it is important to balance the diet and diversify the menu with lean dishes.
Recipe No. 1 “Vegetable stew with mushrooms”
Ingredients:
- sour cream – 15 ml;
- carrots – 4 pcs;
- tomatoes – 2 pcs;
- boiled mushrooms – 200 g;
- bell pepper – 3 pcs;
- white or Chinese cabbage – 300 g;
- onions – 2 pcs;
- garlic – 2 cloves.
Cooking method:
- Peel carrots, onions and garlic.
- Chop the vegetables, mix and simmer for 20 minutes.
- The stew is left to steep for 30 minutes. Served hot with meat or with porridge.
The energy value of the dish is 100 kcal per 100 g.
Recipe No. 2 “Eggplant Soup”
Ingredients:
- carrots – 1 piece;
- boiled red beans – 100 g;
- eggplants – 150 g;
- water – 1.5 l;
- leek or green onion – 1 piece;
- potatoes – 3-4 pcs;
- sunflower or olive oil – 20 ml;
- bay leaf – 1 pc.
Cooking principle:
- Peel carrots, onions, potatoes and eggplant and chop.
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Boil potatoes and beans for 20 minutes.
- Saute onions, eggplants, carrots with vegetable oil, pour into a boiling pan. Add bay leaf, simmer for another 10 minutes.
The energy value of eggplant soup is 60 kcal per 100 g. Thanks to the presence of protein, fiber and balanced composition, the dish gives the body a feeling of fullness for a long time.
results
It can be argued that the Doctor Bormental diet menu is well balanced. And psychological techniques ensure the emergence of the right attitude and confidence in the success of losing weight. Reviews from those who have lost weight about this nutrition system are mostly positive. Many note that following a low-calorie diet is much easier if you additionally receive psychological support from experienced specialists.
The effectiveness of the diet is quite high. It’s quite possible to lose 2-5 extra pounds in a week. If you strictly follow all the rules, you can bring back even severely overweight weight to normal in just 6 months.
Contraindications
Since the diet is low-calorie and, moreover, quite strict, losing weight according to Bormental is strictly prohibited for children under 18 years of age and the elderly. And also when:
- pregnancy;
- breastfeeding;
- acute infection or exacerbation of a chronic illness;
- diabetes mellitus;
- problems with the menstrual cycle;
- hormonal imbalance.
In addition, losing weight in this way is not advisable for people with mental disorders.
Before using this nutrition system, be sure to consult a doctor. Even if you consider yourself an absolutely healthy person.
Advantages and disadvantages of the diet
The Bormenthal diet, despite its effectiveness, is not a leader in the list of fat-burning techniques. In addition to numerous advantages, there are also a number of disadvantages that are best understood before losing weight. Among the advantages are noted:
- permission to create your own menu - you won’t have to be particularly limited in your dishes, because the main requirement of the Bormenthal diet is the rule to observe the number of calories;
- lasting results - extra pounds do not return for a long time, but only if you eat properly;
- absence of unpleasant discomfort while continuing the weight loss course - you practically don’t feel hungry, and you don’t worry about an increase in appetite;
- a wonderful habit of controlling the amount of food is formed, the risk of overeating is reduced;
- the stomach decreases, the body does not require regular portions of food for smooth functioning.
According to reviews, the Bormenthal diet also eliminates stress and disruption of the nervous system, which often happens when strict methods are used. Losing weight is easy and comfortable, especially if you manage to endure the first days of poor nutrition - the body quickly gets used to eating fractional meals and small portions.
The Bormenthal diet also has disadvantages, which often become the reason for abandoning an effective fat-burning technique. The main disadvantage is that you will have to constantly count the calorie content of your meals, which is quite inconvenient if you have to eat outside the home (during a lunch snack at work or going on a business trip).
Another drawback is a low-calorie diet, which not everyone can handle. Stress is eliminated, but the risk of breakdowns increases.
The strictness of the diet compiled by Bormenthal and the paucity of the menu are not suitable for people leading an active lifestyle. If you simultaneously lose weight following the method and play sports, instead of effectively tightening your figure, the course will end with serious exhaustion.
A lack of calories also often leads to decreased immunity, constant bad mood, and the appearance of unpleasant weakness. If you continue to eat according to the diet recommendations, the risk of disruption of hormone production and the development of anemia rapidly increases.
Disadvantages also include deterioration of the skin. The dermis loses its firmness and elasticity, and sagging appears in problem areas. To avoid unpleasant manifestations, you will have to do exercises at home and use special preparations that tighten the skin.
The last disadvantage of the diet compiled by Bormenthal is the presence of contraindications. It is forbidden to switch to a fat-burning method for losing weight if you have serious heart disease or cardiovascular disease, or diabetes. Pregnancy or breastfeeding are also included in the list of contraindications. In case of chronic or oncological diseases, doctors recommend resorting to more gentle methods that allow you to remove excess weight without harm to health.
Menstrual irregularities, too much or scanty discharge, pain during menstruation are a number of other reasons not to use the Bormenthal diet. A low-calorie diet can worsen your general condition, increase pain, negatively affect your well-being, and even provoke additional complications.
Weight loss in the clinic
Dr. Bormenthal's trainings are usually conducted in specialized clinics. Their main task is to help a person solve psychological problems, motivate him to lose weight and tame his rampant appetite. In addition to group classes, psychologists, nutritionists and other specialists work on each patient individually.
The main weight correction center "Doctor Bormental" is located in Moscow. Detailed information about its specialists, services and prices can be found on the official website.
Hypnosis and coding methods are not used in the clinic. The impact occurs through psychological activities:
- neurolinguistic programming (NLP);
- meditation;
- breathing exercises.