If you’re like me, and every other woman on the face of this
earth, you get a bit squeamish as swim suit season approaches. I don’t know
about you guys, but, for me, trying on swim suits is one of the most horrifying
experiences, ever!
Well, I certainly don’t have all the answers to make swim
suit season more enjoyable, but I definitely have a way to help you shed a few
pounds while promoting healthier eating habits for the future: The 5 Day
Turkey, Berry & Yogurt Diet.
Sounds delicious right?! Yeah, it actually is! I mean, I’d
be lying if I said I wasn’t ready to head to the nearest forest to punch every
turkey square in the face around day 3, but it worked like a charm, and the
results are long lasting.
The Rules
Here’s what you do: for five days, all you’re eating is
turkey, berries and yogurt. Now, there are some modifications allowed. For
example, I added low fat, organic granola to my yogurt, and added spinach
leaves and sun dried tomatoes to my turkey. This just made it less blah and made me feel like I was
actually eating normal meals.
There are requirements about the turkey that MUST be
followed in order for this to work. Your turkey has to be low fat (the lowest
possible) and very low sodium. I’d highly recommend getting turkey that is cut fresh at
the deli, rather than pre-packaged turkey in the lunch meat section; you’re going to have
a lot more to choose from the deli, and they allow you to sample before you
buy :)
As far as the berries go, there are no rules. Go crazy here!
I used blackberries, but I think the next time I do it, I’ll add a medley of
blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. For the yogurt, I used Yoplait LightVanilla Yogurt. As an added treat, I decided to combine the yogurt, berries and
granola and eat them together as a parfait.
How it Works
You’re probably wondering how this works, right? Well, all
three of these ingredients provide your body with everything it needs, and
nothing it doesn’t. Basically, you’re living on basic essentials, thus ridding
your body of built up junk. Be sure to drink lots of water during this diet, as
it will assist you in releasing toxins.
Also, I didn’t mention this earlier, but water is all you’re
allowed to drink. No coffee, no diet soda and no juice… I know, I know… the
thought of going without coffee is enough to drive me crazy too. But, just keep
in mind the end results, and I promise, it’ll be totally worth it.
The Results
During this five day diet, I lost five pounds; which was so
great, but that’s not even close to being the best part! The best part about
this diet is the lasting results. By tricking your body into surviving on only
the essentials for five days, you’re shrinking your stomach. This makes you
feel fuller, quicker and puts a stop to overeating and binges.
Before starting this diet, I was eating around 1700 calories
a day in order to feel full and satisfied. Since finishing the diet, I feel
full after consuming only 1300 calories per day; that’s 400 calories a day,
people!
I did this diet a couple weeks ago, and was waiting to blog
about it so that I could get a real feel for the long term results. I can
safely say that I am amazed by the results of this diet; it’s so great! I plan
to do this diet once every 6-8 weeks to keep my body healthy, cleansed and
satisfied.
Happy Swim Suit Season!
