If you're looking to achieve dramatic weight loss in a short period of time, the 3 Day Diet may seem like an effective solution. The diet is strict, and it involves eating a specific combination of low-calorie foods in order to lose weight quickly. According to MayoClinic.com, the diet may not be an effective way to lose weight in the long run.
History
The 3 Day Diet dates back to 1985, although the origin of the diet is unknown, according to DietSpotlight.com. There is no official website of the diet; instead, it has been passed down through several websites as a fad diet designed to drop weight quickly. There are no clinical studies that determine the effectiveness or safety of the diet, notes DietSpotlight.com.
Breakfast
According to EveryDiet.org, the day-one breakfast meal plan for the 3 Day Diet is half a grapefruit or grapefruit juice, one slice of toast with 1 tbsp. peanut butter spread on top and 1 cup of black coffee, tea or water. On day two, eat an egg cooked any style, a piece of toast, a banana and 1 cup of black coffee, tea or water. On day three, eat an apple, a slice of cheddar cheese, five crackers and 1 cup of black coffee, tea or water.
Lunch
For lunch on day one, eat a piece of toast, 1 cup of black coffee, tea or water and 1/2 cup of tuna, recommends EveryDiet.org. On day two, eat five crackers, 1 cup of black coffee, tea or water, and 1 cup cottage cheese or 1 cup tuna. On day three, eat a piece of toast, a hard-boiled egg and a cup of black coffee, tea or water.
Dinner
On day one, eat 3 oz. of any type of lean meat like chicken or turkey, 1 cup green beans, 1 cup carrots, 1 medium apple; 1 cup vanilla ice cream and a cup of black coffee, tea or water for dinner. On day two, eat 1/2 cup carrots, a banana, 1 cup broccoli, two hot dogs, 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream and a cup of black tea, coffee or water. On the third day, eat 1 cup tuna, 1 cup cauliflower, 1 cup melon, 1 cup carrots, 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream and a cup of black coffee, tea or water.
Expert Insight
According to MayoClinic.com, the most effective diet plans include an accompanying exercise regimen, feature your favorite foods and include foods you would like to eat for a long period of time, not just a few days. The 3 Day Diet, however, does not have an exercise plan and involves eating a very small selection of low-calorie foods for three days at a time.
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