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Weight Loss Mechanism
Pros and Cons
Contraindications
Recommendations
Options

For those who exercise regularly, but still manage to gain a couple of extra kilos during the holidays, it is necessary to be very careful when choosing a detox program. If they are carbohydrate-based (based on fruits, vegetables, grains), there is a risk of losing the muscular mass that is so hard to achieve in the gym. On the other hand, protein programs may be quite suitable. For example, a fasting day on eggs is an ideal option for those who want to conserve the body’s relief and launch the fat-burning process.

Weight Loss Mechanism

Eggs are a controversial product. On the one hand, they are very high in calories: 1 egg (boiled) contains about 80 kcal, almost 70 kcal of which are in the yolk, and the remainder is in the protein. On the other hand, a great many dietary weight loss programs are based on eggs.

What happens in the human body during a fasting day on eggs? Is it really possible to lose at least half a kilo? From a scientific point of view, it is easily explained:

Throughout the day, the body will be deprived of carbohydrates and fats, thus not a single fat molecule will be sent into stores;
Protein is digested for a long time, which means that hunger pangs, if they do occur, will be insignificant;
In addition, the body will have to use many calories to digest it, which it will have to take from its own reserves without using muscle fibers;
Vitamins, amino acids, and other beneficial substances will support the normal functioning of all the body systems, which will keep the brain activity vigorous and the working capacity high;
It is one of the few products that force the liver to produce ketones – substances capable of suppressing hunger quickly and for a long time;
Unsaturated acids prevent incoming food from turning into fat reserves.

So, properly organized fasting days on eggs will help you lose extra weight, despite the high-calorie content of the diet. Here it works in favor of those who want to lose weight: there will be plenty of energy, but it will all be directed into the right channels. True, the results will not be outstanding: you can lose only 400-800 grams.

Enjoy. Actively consuming eggs, feel the surge of strength and energy, improved mood, and increased efficiency. All this is the merit of this unusual product.

Pros and Cons

Fasting on eggs is attractive due to a wealth of advantages and a minimum of disadvantages. Nevertheless, do not be tempted by the positive aspects alone. Try to carefully analyze the negative points in particular. This will allow you to somehow prepare for them and avoid unpleasantness. Or it will make you look at other weight loss programs.

Advantages

Budget-friendliness;
Hunger is practically not felt;
Easy and tasty dishes;
Varied menu;
Preservation of muscle mass;
Stable results.

Disadvantages

Sometimes there are stomach problems: pain, discomfort;
Numerous side effects – constipation, flatulence, bloating;
Refusal to exercise;
Risk of failure;
Strict dietary patterns.

Will you be able to cope with the disadvantages? Try to objectively assess your strength.

Contraindications

To minimize the risk of side effects after such a one-day fast, avoid such fasting day if you have the following contraindications:

allergy;
pregnancy;
gastritis;
hypertension;
kidney, liver, heart, and vascular diseases;
lactation;
problems with the pancreas;
chronic diseases;
ulcer.

If you have these health problems, such fasting may end up in the exacerbation of diseases and worsening of the condition. So, in such cases it is highly recommended to choose another option.

Recommendations

In order not to get disappointed in fasting days based on egg dishes, it is recommended to follow expert advice. This will minimize the risk of unpleasant consequences and improve the final result.

A week before fasting, start gradually introducing the main product into your diet in small quantities, and excluding everything harmful.
It is desirable to arrange fasting days on hard-boiled proteins.
If you do take a whole egg, it is better to boil it soft-boiled to speed up the assimilation process.
The recommended amount is 4, maximum – 6 pieces. Eat them throughout the day without salt or bread.
It is allowed not only to boil, but also to bake.
Do not eat just before going to bed. The last meal should not be late. 7 p.m. is the optimal time. If you get a hunger pang after that, it is better to satisfy it with an apple or a glass of kefir. Otherwise, you will wake up in the morning with a terrible smell from your mouth and a feeling of nausea.
Throughout the day you will have to drink at least 2 liters of water, but do not drink the main product with it. Wait about half an hour, when the digestion process is already in full swing.
Unsweetened juices, green tea with added milk, lemon, ginger, cinnamon, and other fat-burning products, low-fat kefir, and milk are allowed as beverages.
A fasting day on eggs can be an excellent springboard for a longer protein diet.
From physical activities on this day, morning exercises and an evening walk are allowed.

Sample menu

And do not forget that in order to consolidate the achieved results, you will need to get out of it very smoothly, without harming your stomach. For this purpose, every day remove 1 egg from the diet and add a few healthy products.

Useful advice. If the eggs are more than 8 days old, they lose amino acids, which take a direct part in the process of losing weight. Do not expect good results from them anymore.

Options

There are different fasting days on eggs, depending on what other products diversify their meager diet. Indeed, not everyone can withstand the menu given above. Then look for easier and more enjoyable options.

With citrus fruits

This is a perfect combination. Organic acids and protein start the fat-burning process. Of course, within the framework of a one-day diet, it will not be able to lead to noticeable results, but it will affect the overall weight loss.

Grapefruits

The most common option is on eggs and grapefruits. Scheme: alternation every 2 hours of 1 fruit and 1 boiled protein. In total, it is recommended to eat 5 pieces of each. The bitterness of the grapefruit will block the feeling of hunger, so you will not have a particular desire to eat.

Oranges

Fasting on eggs and oranges is more enjoyable since these citrus fruits are quite sweet in taste. The scheme of consumption is the same. True, you will already feel hunger since there is nothing to block it. And the results will be slightly more modest than after a day on grapefruits.