Plank diet, 9 pounds less in 2 weeks

Lose weight in just two weeks with the Plank diet. What to do to make it work and how to maintain a healthy weight.

Diet

For some time now the Plank diet has depopulated , another frontier of high-protein regimes for losing weight quickly and in an astonishing way, as it even promises to lose up to 9 kilos in just two weeks !

Those who have tried it confirm that the Plank diet works and this diet joins the most popular diets in recent years, the Dukan diet , the Atkins die and the zone diet . A fundamental and never predictable premise before undertaking a choice that contemplates the change in our diet is consulting a doctor and relying on the advice of an expert nutritionist or dietician .

How does it work

The promised results are certain because the diet, iron the first few days, almost completely eliminates carbohydrates and fiber by focusing a lot on proteins and coffee , which are used to give you energy. Ancestor of the old high-protein diet, it was born a few years ago to make diabetic patients lose weight and it is actually a regime that changes the metabolism and undoubtedly causes fast weight loss .

Some nutritionists advise against it as it is completely unbalanced, as it does not provide for fruit and vegetables - the basis of a healthy and correct diet - and warns not to continue beyond two weeks to avoid imbalances and damage to health.

What you eat in the original Plank diet

Mostly animal proteins (especially red meat steaks), ham and many eggs , once only boiled fish and grilled chicken .

The only cheese allowed is the Swiss type, as it is low in fat and rich in protein, while vegetables are limited to salad , spinach, tomatoes and carrots. The advantage is that the quantities are not weighed (apart from the eggs which are indicated by number) so that they abound with low calories and limited condiments.

Diet Plank: the results

In order for it to work, make sure you don't subject your body to unnecessary sacrifices, or scrupulously adhere to the doses and types of food indicated: a steak is equivalent to a red meat steak, even medium-large if you prefer but certainly not to a hamburger. The boiled eggs or boiled can be fried or baked in ways omelets and even replaced by similar foods to those suffering from high cholesterol .

The salad dressings are limited to a few strands of extra virgin olive oil and lemon drops, avoid salt and sauces. The sugar is banned from the diet , the coffee should be drunk bitter even if you are not accustomed. If you are really intent on losing weight and following this regime, don't improvise a modified Plank diet because you might be disappointed and not achieve the goal you set yourself.

Retention

Although theoretically you can go back to eating normally, we advise you not to frustrate your efforts and to follow simple directions for a healthy and balanced diet:

• Drink plenty of water  (discover the secrets to drink more water ) and avoid carbonated drinks
• Limit alcohol, a few glasses of red wine
• Eat fruit away from meals
• Eat lots of raw and cooked vegetables
• Introduce the pulses at least once a week
• Reduce the amount of sugar, fat and seasoning
• Prefer whole grains and pasta
• Red meat once or twice a week
• Increase the consumption of fish and white meats

Do sports or follow a regular physical activity, especially after the Plank diet: the movement will help you not to regain kilos when the feeding will return to be varied and the metabolism will not play tricks. Get used to a healthy regime and to sport, some exceptions are allowed if done sparingly. 

Finally, do not forget to apply firming creams and oils on the body from the first day of the diet to avoid a loss of elasticity of the skin and the appearance of stretch marks .

The Plank diet

Monday

Breakfast: coffee without sugar;
Lunch: two boiled eggs and spinach (slightly salted);
Dinner: a large grilled steak or beef steaks, as a side salad with lettuce and celery.

Tuesday

Breakfast: coffee without sugar and a small sandwich;
Lunch: a big steak, salad and fruit (choice);
Dinner: cooked ham in the desired quantity.

Wednesday

Breakfast: coffee without sugar and a small sandwich;
Lunch: two boiled eggs, salad and tomatoes;
Dinner: cooked ham and salad.

Thursday

Breakfast: coffee without sugar and a small sandwich;
Lunch: a boiled egg, raw or boiled carrots, and a little Swiss cheese (about 50gr);
Dinner: fruit (choice) and low-fat yogurt.

Friday

Breakfast: carrots seasoned with lemon and coffee without sugar;
Lunch: steamed fish and tomatoes;
Dinner: a steak with salad.

Saturday

Breakfast: coffee without sugar and a small sandwich;
Lunch: grilled chicken;
Dinner: two boiled eggs and carrots.

Sunday

Breakfast: tea with lemon juice;
Lunch: a grilled steak, fruit (to taste);
Dinner: meal to taste, with what you want.

Repeat for another week and do not continue further. Practice a physical activity of at least half an hour a day, to be followed even after.