There are only a few days left before the New Year, the dress has already been bought and you are looking forward to the holiday. Holiday rush, work rush, unhealthy diet – and hello, tummy and hips. Samara girls shared recipes for fasting days that help them quickly get rid of a couple of extra pounds.
Tatiana, 31 years old, accountant:
“I love the New Year, but I hate this long vacation. Because most of the time you spend either at the table, surrounded by sweets, or with the same sweets, but already on the couch. I try to unload before the holidays themselves – so to speak, free up a place, and, of course, after a plentiful vacation for food. My recipe is simple: 1,5–2 liters of water a day and only vegetables! No sauces or oils. Pure vegetables – steamed or raw. And no salt! Tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, zucchini, carrots, etc. I buy either ready-made frozen mixes or just chop salads. The plus is that you don’t feel much hunger, but there is hope that your sides will lose weight! “
Polina, 27 years old, manicure master:
“For me, one fasting day a week is like a good habit that I have been following for a very long time. Firstly, such unloading allows you to remove toxins, activate metabolism, and secondly, my body rests from unnecessary food – and in fact we often allow ourselves to indulge in harm and fast food. For me, the usual fasting day is vegetable juices and light vegetable broth. And, of course, water. I have irreplaceable helpers – a blender (for smoothies and vegetable puree) and a juicer. And you can make juices to your taste – just put together your cocktail! “
Olga, 26 years old, journalist:
“I use my mother’s and grandmother’s method. By the way, it is very effective and win-win. If I urgently need to “lose weight” my tummy and remove the so-called “boa constrictor on my belt” (girls will understand!), I arrange apple days a couple of times a week. I love apples, I can eat as much as I want. And this only plays into my hands. But I don’t eat raw apples – so you can unload before diarrhea and indigestion. I bake 1,5 kilograms in the oven, divide it into five meals a day and drink a lot of water. Just be prepared that you will run to the toilet more often than on normal days. Apples are diuretic, so don’t plan on long trips from home.
Elena, 33 years old, manager of the tourism department:
“Previously, being overweight was never a problem for me. Apparently, the body was younger, the metabolism was more active, and therefore the weight was lost quickly. And as she crossed the 30-year mark, the fight against the hated three-four (or even five) kilo became more fierce. You won’t allow yourself a grilled chicken or an ice cream briquette for the night! It’s a pity … Where are my 19 years old ?! I adhere to the tough method – fasting day only on rice. No salt, sugar, sauces. Only rice and water. And the most important thing is not to fill your stomach the next day. Like, hurray, the fasting day is over and you can come off. Fasting days are gradually taught to proper nutrition and a planned diet. “
Margarita, 28 years old, proofreader:
“I have already bought myself a dress for a New Year’s corporate party. But the purchase was, to put it mildly, in advance – in the summer. And in the summer I was three kilograms thinner. And now I will either have to forcefully draw in my stomach, or buy special slimming underwear (but it will be visible – since the dress is very tight). The belly sticks out treacherously, and there is no longer a financial opportunity to buy a new dress. And it’s a shame! I can’t go on diets, I love sweets and I can’t live a day without sugar. For a long time I was looking for an alternative than I can replace my favorite chocolate and buns. And I found it! Raisins, dried apricots and prunes. Soak a pound of dried fruit and divide it into 5 meals a day. Sweet, tasty, low in calories. I’m sure a couple of more days like this, and I’ll fit into a dress! “
Olga, 30 years old, head of the sales department:
“I arrange fasting days not for weight loss purposes, but exclusively for health purposes. Unfortunately, the frantic rhythm of life, improper and irregular nutrition, inadequate sleep greatly affects the appearance, figure and general condition. I am not a sweet tooth, I eat little and one meal a day is enough for me. And this, as you know, is harmful. But I cannot afford to eat five times a day, as all nutritionists urge. I physically do not have enough time. Thanks to fasting days, I not only cleanse the body of toxins, but also make up for the protein deficiency – I choose cottage cheese as the main “helper”. But not fat-free – it will not enrich your body with protein. 5% fat cottage cheese plus cereals, muesli, dried fruit is my favorite recipe. “
Marina, 29 years old, copywriter:
“Meat-eaters like me will like my recipe! Someone cannot live without sweets, I choose meat! I boil lean beef (about 0,5 kg) and eat it throughout the day. True, sometimes you have to share with your husband! “