What Is The 5:2 Diet?
Author: Ivan Red Jr.
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Last Updated:
October 16, 2022
Let's find out all the details of the 5:2 nutrition system, which guarantees a stable and noticeable result.
Let's remember the nutrition system described by the English nutritionist Michael Mosley in the book "Fast Diet 5:2 ". It quickly became a bestseller and gained millions of followers worldwide. And all because it describes a great way to lose weight without serious restrictions.
What is the 5:2 diet?
In principle, Michael Mosley's nutrition system does not include any prohibitions or strict rules. 5 days a week you can eat as usual, and only for 2 days you need to limit the caloric content of the daily diet to 500 kcal. Periodic non-radical restriction in food helps to lose weight with minimal stress for the body, accordingly, the result will not be fast, but it will be stable. The author of the nutrition system claims that you can lose weight in an average weekby 0.5-1 kg. The deficit of calories during this time will be about 3,000 (with an average consumption rate of 2,000 per day). And if you pay attention to physical activity at least 2-3 times a week, then in 2.5 weeks you can get rid of 1 kg of fat (which is equal to about 8,000 kcal), and this is quite a noticeable amount for an average body type.
How to eat on ordinary days
It is important to clarify that 5 non-loading days should not be perceived as a cheat meal, that is, there is no need to overeat for the future and try to compensate for the restrictions. If you add more vegetables and protein to your diet, it will definitely speed up the process of losing weight and will only benefit you. Remember that during these 5 days you are not on a diet , which means that formally you can afford everything you want. Psychologically, it is much easier to adhere to the nutritional system when you know that there are no prohibitions - this helps to avoid breakdowns and the future feeling of guilt.
How to eat on unloading days
Michael Mosley writes that on the other 2 days, the caloric content of the diet should not exceed 500 kcal per day (600 kcal for men). For example, 200 kcal for breakfast and 150 kcal for lunch and dinner. On this day, you can easily afford an omelet of 2 eggs with vegetables, salad and homemade cheese - you don't need to starve. It is better not to arrange 2 unloading days in a row, so as not to overeat afterwards.