- Weight loss mechanism
- Potential harm
- Recommendations
- Variants
After the holidays, it is not pleasant to look at yourself in a mirror or stand on the weighing scale. Different detox programs are used to clear the body of toxic substances and excess fluid to return the body to its original form and get rid of its extra weight. The cottage cheese fasting day option is the most gentle and delicious out of all the programs, which any woman can afford. The main product is reasonably-priced, inexpensive, easily assimilated, thus losing weight will be a pleasure!
Weight loss mechanism
A properly organized and completed cottage cheese unloading day works miracles for the body. Within 24 hours several processes that contribute to weight loss begin to activate in the body:
- Organs are being enriched with protein and calcium- active participants in the metabolism;
- Due to this fact, the metabolism becomes noticeably accelerated, which is very important for weight loss;
- Hunger is satisfied;
- Additional energy is being released, so there is no tiredness or drowsiness;
- Muscle mass is saved;
- The nervous system is being brought to a state of rest, hence no bad mood will be threatening you.
A carbohydrate-free fasting day on cottage cheese (if no additional products are used) allows achieving a good result- weight loss can be up to 1 kg.
Helpful advice. The results will be even more impressive if you use homemade cottage cheese in the framework of a one-day fasting program. After all, it is much healthier than store-bought cottage cheese.
Potential harm
Fasting days on cottage cheese subject the body to serious stress by facilitating the intensive weight loss. This could turn into undesirable consequences for your health in certain circumstances. So, before you start losing weight in such a way, you should familiarize yourself with the list of contraindications and possible side effects.
Contraindications
- allergy to protein, dairy products;
- pregnancy;
- hypertension;
- breastfeeding;
- pathologies of the liver or kidneys;
- increased acidity of the stomach;
- problems with digestion;
- cardiovascular diseases.
Side effects
- allergic reactions: skin rashes, difficulty breathing, swelling, itching;
- abdominal pain;
- bloating;
- diarrhea;
- constipation;
- flatulence.
If you feel increased thirst, it means you made one of the following mistakes: either you ate too much of the main product, or you have chosen cottage cheese with a high percentage of fat. In case of diabetes, it is better to consume only fat-free mass. In such a situation, do not tempt your body again. Eat something dietary, and next time be more careful when choosing cottage cheese.
From the world- on a string. Cottage cheese is a versatile product that goes well with nuts, greens, fruits, honey, and other goodies. The 37th President of the United States, Richard Nixon, used to eat it only with ketchup.
Recommendations
Try to follow certain rules to get the most out of your fasting day. They are compiled by specialists taking into account the experience of those who have already practiced such starvation.
- Try to schedule this day for a weekend or a day off from work- it will be easier for you to stick to the chosen diet.
- Daily water intake should be 2 liters.
- If possible, make cottage cheese at home so that it does not contain any industrial admixtures that reduce its usefulness.
- Cottage cheese should be fat-free.
- Do not use salt, sugar, or other spices to enhance the taste.
- Walking in the fresh air will improve your mood and have a good effect on the activity of your brain.
- Refrain from exercising. For maintaining physical activity, walking will be sufficient, light morning exercises are also allowed.
- Classic scheme: the daily volume of cottage cheese is 300 gr., which is evenly distributed into 3 or 6 meals (100 or 50 gr.).
- Allowed drinks: Kefir (it will enhance the protein orientation), green tea (it has a diuretic effect).
On the eve of the fast, try to exclude all the harmful foods from your diet (fried, fatty, salty, smoked etc.), reduce the portions and drink more water. This will allow you to prepare your body for the upcoming stress- that way it will adapt faster and launch all the necessary processes for weight loss. The same healthy eating principles are recommended for the day after the fasting program. The proper withdrawal is the guarantee to preserve the achieved result.
Interesting. Cottage cheese is an ideal protein product for a wholesome bodybuilders’ diet.
Variants
If for some reason the classic scheme of fasting on cottage cheese alone does not suit you, you can always find other variants. The additional products should not cause allergies and should be low-calorie.
- With kefir
You can have a fully protein fasting day on cottage cheese and kefir, which complement each other. You can combine them in one dish, make protein shakes out of them, You can use them separately- it does not matter at all. If both products are fat-free, the body will have to use all its energy for the assimilation of protein, which is difficult and time-consuming to digest.
Recommended daily dosage: 300 gr. of cottage cheese and 1 liter of kefir.
If you prepare a cottage cheese and kefir beverage, you can drink it only 3 times, and at other times, you can quell the hunger with small portions of kefir.
Result- minus 0.8 kg.
- With eggs
Another variant is on cottage cheese and eggs, or rather, egg whites. The principle of weight loss is the same- as with kefir. Nevertheless, the scheme of consuming the products will be slightly different:
— breakfast, lunch, dinner: 100 gr. of fat-free cottage cheese mass;
— before breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, before bedtime: 1 boiled egg white.
It is better not to include the yolk in this program as it is high in calories.
Weight loss can be up to 1 kg.
- With milk
Another variant of a protein fasting program cannot be overlooked- weight loss on cottage cheese with milk (it should also be low-fat or 1%). It is best to make a nutritious and healthy protein shake out of these products. It can be used 3 times a day. And if between these meals you feel unbearable hunger, milk is allowed.
Recipe: Blend 50 gr. of the main product and 200 ml of milk. For a more concentrated flavor, you can sprinkle the beverage with cinnamon or place a sprig of mint on top.
The excellent taste of the beverage, its nutritional value, and the result of minus 1 kg make this express weight loss program the most popular among all cottage cheese programs.
- With fruit
You can lose weight effortlessly and quickly in only 1 day on cottage cheese and fruit. It is essential that fruits should be unsweetened and low-in-calories. In this body-cleansing program, they act as a source of vegetable fiber. Instead of being actively assimilated into the blood, this fiber, when entering the intestines, swells under the influence of moisture (for this reason, you have to drink a glass of water beforehand). Thanks to the fiber, you will feel satisfied, and the intestines will start to work better.
Recommended daily dosage: 300 gr. of cottage cheese and 1 kg of various fruits.
Result- minus 1 kg.
