Going through a low-calorie diet is a difficult process. It’s definitely easier said than done. You need to possess strong will and determination if you really want to reach your weight goals. So, if you’re not sure you can make it to the end of the diet, it’s better not to start it at all.Having that in mind, I decided to try the famous 3-day diet also go by the name military diet.
If you’re unfamiliar with this weight loss diet, it’s diet plan which aims to help you lose up to 10 pounds in three days. During that period, you eat small meal portions with the right food combinations. It’s supposed to yield fast results because the number of calories you intake is very low. As for now, I will try to bring you closer to how I felt during this weight loss journey and what I learned.
Day 1
Breakfast:
- a cup of tea or coffee
- a slice of wholegrain toast
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
- 1/2 grapefruit
Lunch:
- a slice wholegrain toast
- 1/2 cup of tuna
- a cup of coffee or tea
Dinner:
- 3 ounces (85g) of any meat
- 1 cup of green beans
- ½ banana
- 1 small apple
- 1 cup of vanilla ice cream
Total calorie intake: 1400
As an avid coffee drinker, I was extremely happy because of its inclusion in the military meal plan. After breakfast, I noticed I had enough energy to go through with the rest of the day. However, by the time I had lunch I had extreme hunger pangs. But, then I remembered my weight loss goals and managed to turn my thoughts away from junk food. I came home starving and couldn’t wait to eat dinner on the military menu. Having ice cream on the military meal plan satisfied my sweet tooth and I went to bed happy.
Day 2
Breakfast:
- 1/2 banana
- 1 hard-boiled egg
- a cup of coffee or tea
Lunch:
- 1 cup of cottage cheese
- 1 hard-boiled egg
- 5 saltine crackers
- 1 cup of coffee or tea
Dinner:
- 2 hot dogs without a bun
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup of broccoli
- 1/2 cup of carrots
- 1/2 cup of vanilla ice cream
Total calorie intake: 1200
After having breakfast on the second day of the military 3-day diet, I felt neither full nor hungry. I thought this military meal plan is amazing! After the second meal, I developed bigger cravings than before. Then I remembered that drinking a lot of water on the military weight loss diet can help me with my cravings and I did that. By the time I came home from work, it was dinner time. I was content with myself because I only ate a ½ cup of ice cream since the old me would have consumed more calories by eating the whole ice cream! I received a few comments about how military life was made for me, which gave me further motivation.
Day 3
Breakfast:
- 1 slice of cheddar cheese
- 5 saltine crackers
- 1 small apple
- a cup of coffee or tea
Lunch:
- 1 slice of wholegrain toast
- 1 egg cooked to your preference
- a cup of coffee or tea
Dinner:
- 1 cup of tuna
- 1/2 banana
- 1 cup of vanilla ice cream
Total calorie intake: 1100
On the last day of this weight loss diet, I had the feeling like the military meal plan was working and felt confident. I was also amazed at how my eating habits were changing. I ate the last meal without succumbing to temptations and went to bed anxious about tomorrow’s weight loss results. The next day, I couldn’t believe my eyes. By following the military diet, I managed to reach my weight goal – 10 pounds! The next four days I was very careful about taking fewer calories and did some changes to the meal plan.
Conclusion
Following the military meal plan is a perfect way to change your eating habits and lose some weight. Don’t be skeptical and try the 3-day diet! If you can manage to stick to the low-calorie meals, I have no doubt that you will achieve great results!
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