Many will be surprised when they find out that Cambridge’s Duchess was not always a model of harmony. And right now, it’s not about those cases when Kate needed to get back in shape after giving birth. It turns out that even before her marriage to Prince William, Kate wore clothes sizes 46-48.
The Princess managed to lose up to 42 size thanks to the Dukan diet. Yes, Yes, it is diet, walks in the fresh air allowed Kate to come to the same things her sister Pippa, a fan of the sport, went the other way – to the harmony and smartness. By the way, diet adheres to their mother.
Diet rules by Kate Middleton
Diet, designed by the famous French nutritionist Pierre Dukan, consists of 4-time phases. The content of the diet: protein, vegetables, fruits, whole grain bread.
Attack
The first phase is 1 week: phase of protein foods. It is recommended to consume: meat of turkey and chicken, calf’s liver, fish (boiled, steamed, grilled), and seafood. You can also eat eggs, low-fat dairy products, foods spices, vinegar, onion and garlic, salt in small quantities. Besides, it is imperative to eat 1.5 tbsp oat bran. Exclude sugar and any meat except chicken and Turkey.
Striping
The second phase – 5 days: protein and veggie food. During this phase, it is necessary to eat 2 tbsp. Of oat bran daily. Also, it is permissible to eat any vegetables during this period, except starchy (avocado, lentils, beans, peas, potatoes). Vegetables can be baked, boiled, or eaten raw. Do not eat rice and grains, as they are also rich in starch. For a change, allowed spices, adzhika, hot pepper, milk, cucumbers, garlic, and ketchup.
Pinning
The third phase. Fixed achieved during the diet weight. The duration of the third phase depends on the number of lost pounds. For every kilogram, you must have 10 days of fixation. The diet of “fixing” the fit of all products from the first stage, the second of vegetables, one serving of fruit daily (except cherries, grapes, bananas), also allowed bread (2 slices), Mature cheese (40g), starchy foods (potatoes, rice, maize, peas, beans, pasta) – 2 times a week.
Stabilization
The fourth phase. This phase is, in fact, a way of life in which, following a few simple tips, you will be able to maintain the achieved result. It is recommended to adhere to two rules: eat 3 tablespoons of oat bran daily and once a week to make a pure protein day. The rest of the food entering into phase does not imply any limitations or exceptions.
The diet of Dr. Dukan also have rules that must be followed, regardless of the phases:
- every day should be sure to drink half a liter of mineral water without gas,
- add in food oat bran,
- and walk in the fresh air.
