Egg Diet Fast: Rules and Options

• Weight Loss Mechanism
• Pros and Cons
• Contraindications
• Recommendations
• Varieties

For those who regularly engage in sports, but from time to time gain a couple of extra pounds during the holidays, it is necessary to choose detox programs with caution. If they are carbohydrate (based on fruits, vegetables, cereals), there is a risk of losing the muscle mass you worked so hard to build in the gym. But protein schemes are quite suitable. For example, an egg-based fasting day is an ideal option for those who want to keep the curves of their body and start the process of burning fat.

Weight Loss Mechanism

An egg is a controversial product. On the one hand, it is very high in calories: 1 pc. (boiled) – about 80 kcal, and the yolk accounts for almost 70 kcal, and the rest – for the protein. On the other hand, it is on eggs in dietetics that a huge number of weight loss programs are based.

What happens to the human body during an egg fasting day? Is it really possible to drop at least half a kilogram? From a scientific point of view, everything is quite simple:

• throughout the day, the body will be deprived of carbohydrates and fats, so not a single fat molecule will go to the bins;
• protein is digested for a long time, which means that if there are bouts of hunger, then they are insignificant;
• in addition, the body will need to spend a lot of calories on its digestion, which it will have to take from its own reserves without involving muscle fibers;
• vitamins, amino acids and other useful substances will maintain normal functioning of all body systems, which will keep brain activity active, and performance – high;
• this is one of the few products that causes the liver to produce ketones – substances that can quickly and for a long time suppress hunger;
• unsaturated acids prevent food from becoming deposits of fat reserves.

Thus, egg fasting days, if properly organized, will help get rid of excess weight, despite the calorie content of the diet. Here it plays into the hands of those losing weight: there will be a lot of energy, but it will all go in the right direction. True, the results will not be fantastic: you can lose only 400-800 grams.

Enjoy yourself. By actively eating eggs, feel a surge of strength and vigor, improved mood and increased performance. All this is the merit of this unusual product.

Pros and Cons

Egg fasting has many advantages and a minimum number of disadvantages. And yet, do not be tempted only by positive characteristics. Try to carefully analyze the negative points. This will allow you to somehow prepare for them and avoid trouble. Or it will make you look at other weight loss systems.

Pros

• Budget;
• hunger is practically not felt;
• simple and tasty dishes;
• varied menu;
• preservation of muscle mass;
• stable results.

Cons

• Sometimes there are problems with the stomach: pain, discomfort;
• numerous side effects – constipation, bloating, flatulence;
• refusal of physical activity;
• risk of failure;
• strict nutritional schemes.

Can you cope with the shortcomings? Try to objectively assess your own strengths.

Contraindications

In order for the risk of side effects after such a one-day fast to be minimal, give up such a fasting day if you have the following contraindications:

• allergy;
• pregnancy;
• gastritis;
• hypertension;
• kidney, liver, heart, blood vessel diseases;
• lactation;
• pancreas problems;
• chronic diseases;
• ulcer.

If you have these health problems, such fasting can end with exacerbation of diseases and deterioration of the condition. So in such cases it is strongly recommended to choose another option.

Recommendations

To avoid disappointment in fasting days based on egg dishes, it is recommended to follow the advice of specialists. This minimizes the risk of unpleasant consequences and improves the final result.

1. A week before fasting, begin to gradually introduce the main product into the diet in small quantities, and exclude everything harmful.
2. It is advisable to arrange fasting days for hard-boiled proteins.
3. If you do take the egg whole, it is better to soft-boil it to speed up the assimilation process.
4. The recommended amount: 4, maximum – 6 pieces. Eat them throughout the day without salt or bread.
5. It is allowed not only to boil, but also to bake.
6. Do not eat immediately before bedtime. The last meal should not be late. 19.00 is the optimal time. If a fit of hunger rolls in after this, it is better to quench 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.
7. 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.
8. Drinks allowed include unsweetened juices, green tea with added milk, lemon, ginger, cinnamon and other fat-burning products, fat-free kefir and milk.
9. An egg fasting day can be a great starting point for a longer protein diet.
10.  Of the physical activity on this day, it is allowed to leave morning exercises and an evening walk.

Sample Menu

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

Helpful advice. If eggs are more than 8 days old, they lose amino acids that are directly involved in the weight loss process. Don’t expect good results from them now.

Varieties

There are different egg fasting days depending on what other foods diversify their meager diet. Indeed, not everyone will be able to withstand the above menu. Then look for easier and more enjoyable options.

With Citrus Fruits

This is the perfect combination. Organic acids and protein trigger 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 with grapefruit.