The Military Diet, or the 3-day diet, is a fast way to lose up to 10 pounds a week.
If you only have a week or so to fit into that little black dress, the Military Diet could be exactly what you are looking for. Warning: some of the food suggestions sound gross and beyond unconventional (think hot dogs and ice cream)
In sharp contrast to typical weight loss diets, the Military Diet is simple, easy to follow and is built around foods you can buy with one trip to the store. Each meal is very quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for any non-chefs. Best of all, it promises to get you skinny with great results in just a few days.
Each of the three meals of the three days is clearly laid out making this one of the most straight forward diets to follow. If you’re vegan or vegetarian, you’ll already know how to substitute out the protein or dairy elements of the diet.
THE 3 DAY MILITARY DIET PLAN
Day 1 – Breakfast
1/2 Grapefruit
1 Slice of Toast – preferably wholegrain
2 Tablespoons of Peanut Butter
1 cup of Coffee or Tea (with caffeine)
Day 1 – Lunch
1/2 Cup of Tuna or lean protein substitute
1 Slice of Toast
1 cup of Coffee or Tea (with caffeine)
Day 1 – Dinner
3 ounces of any type of meat or protein substitute
1 cup of green beans
1/2 banana
1 small apple
1 cup of vanilla ice cream (coconut milk ice cream is awesome!)
Day 2 – Breakfast
1 egg
1 slice of toast
1/2 banana
Day 2 – Lunch
1 cup of cottage cheese
1 hardboiled egg
5 saltine crackers
Day 2 – Dinner
2 hot dogs (without bun)
1 cup of broccoli
1/2 cup of carrots
1/2 banana
1/2 cup of vanilla ice cream
Day 3 – Breakfast
5 saltine crackers
1 slice of cheddar cheese
1 small apple
Day 3 – Lunch
1 hardboiled egg (or cooked however you like)
1 slice of toast
Day 3 – Dinner
1 cup of tuna
1/2 banana
1 cup of vanilla ice cream
Day 4 – 7
Eat what you like, but keep it to a maximum of 1500 calories a day
ALLOWED ADDITIONS
- Splenda
- Small amounts of mustard
- Small amounts of relish
- Lemon pepper
- Sugar-free gum and mints
- Salt and pepper but no other seasoning
In addition to the foods listed above, dieters are encouraged to drink lots and lots of plain water to enhance fat loss, flush out toxins and also help you to feel fuller, longer. Diet sodas and other artificially sweetened beverages are NOT allowed as they can interfere with fat loss despite being low in calories or even calorie-free.
NOTE: Before starting this or any diet, check with your doctor. Read on for facts and information, but whether this diet is right for you is up to you and your physician.
