3-Day Diet

 

When the 3-Day Diet first came out, it caused frenzy among dieters. But like most diet fads, it started with a bang and ended with a whimper. This singular diet is often chosen by the most adventurous dieters. With its exciting name and reported effective results, this diet will not be forgotten that easily.

The original 3-Day Diet dates back to 1985. It has given birth to similar diets of the same three-day period. Copies of the “3-Day Diet” continue to float around cyberspace, promising quick 10-pound weight loss in three days, cleansing, low cholesterol, and increased energy. However, we could not find diet literature that substantiates the science behind this so called “unique metabolic reaction,” just as we cannot find who authored it.

The 3-Day Diet is a systematized plan that must be followed exactly for three days at a time, followed by normal eating for four or five days before opting resumption of the plan. Again, exercise is never mentioned. It is a very specific food plan that must be followed precisely. Portions must be eaten exactly as specified, and dieters are warned not to overeat – otherwise, the promised 10-pound weight loss may not be achieved. Likewise, dieters should not under-eat even if they are not hungry.

The diet is comprised mostly of food that is very low on calories, aiming to create a unique metabolic reaction and boost fat burning. Since we cannot find documentation on this, we have no explanation of how the 3-Day Diet food combinations burn fat, increase energy, cleanse the body, or lower cholesterol.

Here is the 3-Day Diet plan:

DAY 1
Breakfast
black coffee or tea (sweet and low or equal) or water
1/2 grapefruit or juice
1 slice toast with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter

Lunch
black coffee or tea (sweet and low or equal) or water
1/2 cup of tuna
1 slice toast

Dinner
black coffee or tea (sweet and low or equal) or water
3 ounces any lean meat
1 cup green beans
1 cup carrots
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1 medium apple

DAY 2
Breakfast
black coffee or tea (sweet and low or equal) or water
1 egg (any style)
1 slice toast

Lunch
1 banana black coffee or tea (sweet and low or equal) or water
1 cup cottage cheese or tuna
5 saltine crackers

Dinner
black coffee or tea (sweet and low or equal) or water
2 beef franks or hot dogs
1/2 cup carrots
1 banana
1 cup broccoli or cabbage
1/2 cup vanilla ice cream

DAY 3
Breakfast
black coffee or tea (sweet and low or equal) or water
5 regular saltine crackers
1 ounce (slice) cheddar cheese

Lunch
1 apple black coffee or tea (sweet and low or equal) or water
1 hard boiled egg
1 slice toast

Dinner
black coffee or tea (sweet and low or equal) or water
1 cup tuna
1 cup carrots
1 cup cauliflower
1 cup melon
1/2 cup regular vanilla ice cream

(Source: http://www.everydiet.org/diet/3-day-diet )
Note: Dieters are asked to drink four cups of water or non-caloric drinks daily.

Recommended articles are found on these links:
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-3-day-diet
http://www.everydiet.org/diet/3-day-diet