The 4 Day Diet plan consists of a series of seven modules, each lasting for four days. It will be very convenient for dieters to focus on eating for the next four days.
The advantage of the seven modules is you can eat different food items and focus on a specific food or food categories in each module. A good working metabolism is also achieved though this.
The seven dieting modules include:
• Induction (detox or cleansing module)
• Transition (all food groups are reintroduced)
• Protein Stretch (helps to avoid plateaus)
• Smooth (some formerly forbidden foods)
• Push (stricter eating plan)
• Pace (help to catch your breath)
• Vigorous (help lose those last few pounds)
The seven phase program can last for one month and the program can be easily customized so you can start with the first two phases and finish them in whichever order you like.
The 4 Day Diet provides help to dieters dealing with the psychological factors of weight loss and successful dieting. Weight loss is 80% mental and 20% physical. This diet recommends strategies to reach your goals, thinking like a thin person and strategies to avoid temptation.
Recommended Food
Fruit, vegetables, low fat dairy, lean proteins, whole grains, legumes, nuts, avocados, and low calorie salad dressing
Sample Diet Plan
The Sample Diet Plan includes:
• 2 cups of coffee. Limit sugar to 1 packet and cream or milk to 1 tsp. per cup
• 2 cups of raw or cooked green leafy vegetables
• 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemonade with no more than 1 Tbsp. of sugar
• 1 Tbsp. psyllium husk
• 4 servings of fruit
• 6 oz. of plain fat free yogurt
• 2 cups of green garden salad with 3 tbls. fat free dressing
• 1 cup of cooked beans (chickpeas, lentils, etc.)
• 1 ½ cups of cooked brown rice
• Unlimited plain water
Exercise Recommendations
Exercise is recommended on this plan. Dieters are advised to exercise regularly according to their fitness level.
Pros
• Good approach to dieting.
• Good for dieters that get bored easily or don't like to follow a strict diet plan.
• Psychological factors involved in diet and weight management.
• Can be customized according to the dieter's preferences.
• Highlights the importance of goal setting.
• Does not require any special foods or supplements.
• Good for vegetarians.
Cons
• Does not account for individual variations in calorie and nutritional requirements.
• The food needs to be eaten according to the meal plan.
• Not very appealing to dieters who prefer to follow a routine with their meal plans.
Conclusions
This diet provides dieters with a unique approach that increases the chance of successful weight loss. Its features of different modules generated an interest in dieters who prefer a variety of food and have difficulty in continuing with other diet plans. |
