This diet is strict, so you do not have to do extra calorie calculations or create an individual meal plan according to certain recommendations. Just follow the agreed menu day after day and see the pleasant transformations of your body.
The Maggi diet is often confused with the usual bouillon diet, presumably because of the name. However, the basis of the diet, which we will examine in this article, is not soup, but eggs and grapefruit.
The Origin of the Diet
The name "Maggi" is the result of an incorrect transmission of the word sound. In the original version, she is called "Maggie", which is the diminutive form of the name Margaret. According to rumors, this diet owes its appearance to Margaret Thatcher. According to the popular version, the original weekly version of this diet was developed specifically for Thatcher at the famous Mayo Clinic.
While it is not known if the legendary prime minister used this method of weight loss, the diet, even after making tangible changes to the original version, is strongly associated with this woman. Rumor has it that the sheet describing the technique was kept in Iron Maggie newspapers for many years.General principles
Maggi's diet was created for 4 weeks, during which some of her fans managed to lose up to 10-12 kg. The composition of food is not small and contains a sufficient amount of meat, vegetables, fruits, etc. Due to such a variety of diets, those who follow this diet do not experience strong concerns. In addition, the menu allows you to eat your stuffing, which helps avoid reduced performance, lethargy and fatigue.
However, this system implements strict adherence to the smallest detail. The rules of the diet are as follows:
- it is necessary to adhere to the exact meal schedule, meal order and quantity;
- If the diet does not specify a portion of the product, then you can eat it indefinitely;
- it is unacceptable to replace products, even if the replacement appears to be of equal value;
- If the diet clearly defines the amount of a product, then you should eat it, even if you do not want to. You can reduce the portion of the dish by cutting products, the amount of which is not strictly specified;
- Diet breakdown is considered to be a deviation from the recommended diet, even for half a day. If you are out of control, the diet can not continue where you left off. We will have to start from the beginning;
- To be able to follow the recommendations accurately, it is better to prepare food for 1-2 days before and store it in the refrigerator in portions in separate containers. In this case, you will only need to open the refrigerator and get the desired box;
- Drinking fluids is essential. You should drink not 2 liters of clean non-carbonated drinking water per day;
- In addition to water, you can also drink tea and coffee without sugar or milk. These drinks are not included in the calculation of fluid consumed. To sweeten them, you can use a sweetener with a calorie content of 0 kcal. You are allowed to drink non-alcoholic diet drinks with zero calories;
- Salt and other spices are allowed. However, we should try not to overestimate;
- When preparing food, preference should be given to cooking, steaming and baking without oil;
- Sugar, saturated fats, oils, mayonnaise, meat and fish juices and all types of alcohol are subject to complete exclusion from the diet;
- At least moderate physical activity is recommended. If your heart does not stay in the gym, then walk at an active pace for at least an hour a day;
Grapefruit and eggs are a staple of the Maggi diet.
Maggi Food Menu
First week
Throughout the week, breakfast consists of half a grapefruit and 1-2 boiled eggs.
Monday
- Lunch: a kind of fruit (pear, apple, orange, watermelon, apricot);
- Dinner: Lean meat other than lamb. It can be minced.
Tuesday
- Lunch: skinless chicken;
- Dinner: 2 boiled eggs, salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and carrots, 1 toast or a quarter of a flatbread, 1 orange or grapefruit.
Wednesday
- Lunch: low-fat cheese, 1 toast, tomatoes;
- Dinner: Lean meat other than lamb. It can be minced.
Thursday
- Lunch: a kind of fruit (apple, orange, apricot, melon);
- Dinner: lean meats, except lamb, and salad with fresh vegetables. The meat can be minced.
Friday
- Lunch: 2 boiled eggs and boiled vegetables (zucchini + beans or carrots + green peas);
- Dinner: fish, salad, 1 grapefruit or orange.
Saturday
- Lunch: a kind of fruit;
- Dinner: Lean meat, except lamb, and salad.
Resurrection
- Lunch: skinless chicken, boiled vegetables, tomatoes and 1 grapefruit or orange;
- Dinner: boiled vegetables.
Java 2
Monday
- Lunch: meat and salad;
- Dinner: 2 boiled eggs, 1 grapefruit or orange, salad.
Tuesday
- Lunch: meat and salad;
- Dinner: 2 boiled eggs, 1 grapefruit or orange.
Wednesday
- Lunch: meat and cucumbers;
- Dinner: 2 boiled eggs, 1 grapefruit or orange.
Thursday
- Lunch: 2 boiled eggs, low-fat white cheese, boiled vegetables;
- Dinner: 2 boiled eggs.
Friday
- Lunch: fish;
- Dinner: 2 boiled eggs.
Saturday
- Lunch: meat, tomatoes, 1 grapefruit or orange;
- Dinner: fruit salad (tangerine, melon, peach, apple, orange).
Resurrection
- Lunch: skinless chicken, tomatoes, boiled vegetables, 1 grapefruit or orange;
- Dinner: skinless chicken, tomatoes, boiled vegetables, grapefruit or oranges.
Third week
- Monday:During the day, you can eat any fruit except mango, dates, bananas, figs and grapes;
- Tuesday:any vegetables at any time except potatoes;
- Wednesday:any fruit subject to the moon ban and any boiled vegetables;
- Thursday:fried or boiled fish, cabbage or lettuce, boiled vegetables;
- Friday:meat (lean and not lamb), boiled vegetables;
- Weekend:1 type of fruit at any time to choose from - apples, pears, peaches, apricots.
Fourth week
The products below will be distributed throughout the day. Nothing is allowed to be added.
- Monday:boiled or fried meat (4 slices) or a quarter of boiled chicken, 2-4 tomatoes, 4 cucumbers, a can of tuna (no butter), 1 toast, 1 grapefruit or orange;
- Tuesday:fried or boiled meat (200 g), 4 cucumbers, 3 tomatoes, 1 toast, pear or apple, melon or orange or grapefruit;
- Wednesday:low-fat white cheese, a tablespoon of cottage cheese, boiled vegetables, 2 cucumbers, 2 tomatoes, 1 toast, 1 grapefruit or orange;
- Thursday:half roast or boiled chicken, 3 tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 1 toast, 1 grapefruit or orange;
- Friday:2 boiled eggs, lettuce, 3 tomatoes, 1 grapefruit or orange;
- Saturday:2 boiled chicken breasts, some cottage cheese or sliced cheese, 1 toast, 2 cucumbers, 2 tomatoes, cottage cheese, 1 grapefruit or orange;
- Sunday:2 tspgjizë, a can of tuna (without oil), boiled vegetables, 2 cucumbers, 2 tomatoes, 1 toast, 1 grapefruit or orange.
Maggi Original Diet described by Margaret Thatcher
The original meal plan, which served as the basis for the modern diet, consisted of a menu for just one week. After this time, the course should be repeated. In addition, there were some specific conditions that also underwent changes:
- On most diet days, only clean, calm water and a limited number of other beverages were allowed;
- On days when meat was allowed, a glass of whiskey was allowed. The rest of the time, alcohol was strictly forbidden;
- If serving size is not specified, the amount of food is determined at the discretion of the weight loss;
- The duration of the diet should not exceed 4 weeks.
- Breakfast is not listed in the menu. It is the same for all diet days and consists of 2 soft-boiled eggs, 1 grapefruit and a cup of tea or coffee without additives, sugar and milk;
The Maggi Diet for Margaret Thatcher looked like this:
Monday
- Lunch: 2 eggs, grapefruit;
- Dinner: 2 eggs, salad with mixed vegetables, 1 well toast, 1 grapefruit.
Tuesday
- Lunch: 2 eggs, any amount of fresh tomatoes, flavorless coffee;
- Dinner: grilled beef steak, vegetable salad (tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, olives), coffee.
Wednesday
- Lunch: 2 eggs, boiled spinach, coffee;
- Dinner: lean steak, celery, cucumber and tomato salad, flavored tea.
Thursday
- Lunch: 2 eggs, boiled spinach, coffee;
- Dinner: 2 eggs, some cottage cheese, 1 toast, chopped cabbage.
Friday
- Lunch: 2 eggs, boiled spinach, coffee;
- Dinner: vegetable salad with fish, 1 toast, 1 grapefruit.
Saturday
- Lunch: any amount of fruit salad without dressing;
- Dinner: any number of steaks, celery, cucumbers, tomatoes, coffee.
Sunday
- Lunch: grilled chicken fillets, tomatoes, carrots and cabbage salad, grapefruit, coffee;
- Dinner: skinless boiled chicken, fresh tomatoes, grapefruit.
Contraindications and side effects
This diet has virtually no contraindications. The only thing you need to pay attention to is that it can not be recommended for pregnant women and people with allergies to any of the products offered by the regime.
However, remember that any changes in diet should be coordinated with your healthcare professional. This is especially true in cases where you suffer from a chronic illness or are taking specific medications.