As devised by some of the top dietitians and nutritionists in the U.S, 2014 see's a new set of 2 week rapid weight loss instructions that are argued to be the safest and most effective when it comes to shredding weight in a short space of time that doesn't send the body into shock - i.e. fast weight growth when you come off it.
What to Eliminate:
- White sugar
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Additional exercise
- Wheat except brown rice
- Artificial sweeteners
- Processed carbs
- Trans fats
- Eating between 8pm to 8am
After 8am start a great breakfast off with a low calorie smoothie or a breakfast smoothie.
One of the most popular breakfast smoothies in the U.S consists of:
- ½ banana
- ½ cup of berries of your choosing
- 2 tablespoons of protein powder
- 2 tablespoons of flaxseed
- 1 cup of unsweetened almond vanilla milk
Protein: For protein don't exceed 6oz serving of lean meat such as grilled chicken, turkey or fish.
Carbohydrates: Carbs should include no more than ½ a cup of brown rice daily, or preferably no carbs at all during this fortnight.
Fats: Only healthy fats should be eaten in moderation over the course of 2 weeks, derived ideally just from olive oil or avocados.
Dairy: Very little dairy is advised however a cup of 2% Greek yogurt a day is allowed.
Veggies: Here's where you can really feast.
Be sure to just eat low-glycemic vegetables; an example of these would include:
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Bean sprouts
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Daikon
- Leeks/ Lentils
- Green, kidney, garbanzo beans
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Peppers
- Rutabaga
- Tomato
- Bok choy
This is one of the main keys to losing weight safely but also quickly.
By exchanging sugary and starchy foods for low-glycemic vegetables, your body's metabolism is able to expend its glycogen storage more efficiently and begin burning fat.
Snacking: For snacks during the odd cravings in between meals, humus, a palm-full of nuts or a pickled onion is fine.
Additional things to do:
a) Introduce probiotics into your diet each morning - these are micro-organisms that have claimed health benefits, especially concerning weight loss when consumed.
b) Take a multi-vit both morning and night.
c) Have a relaxing bath each night at least an hour or so after eating, using Epsom salt to help induce melatonin levels as a good night's sleep means that you won't be fatigued the following day, and little fatigue means a healthier and higher functioning metabolism.
