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Introduction:
The Military Diet, also known as the 3-Day Diet, is a short-term, low-calorie eating plan designed for quick weight loss. Despite its name, it has no actual affiliation with the military. Its promise? Drop up to 3 kilograms (around 6.5 pounds) in just three days. The diet’s appeal lies in its simplicity—there’s a strict menu to follow, no complicated recipes, and no expensive ingredients. But does it really work, and how can you do it safely? Here’s everything you need to know.
Ingredients:
The Military Diet involves specific foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner over three days. Here’s a breakdown of the ingredients you’ll need:
Day 1:
1/2 grapefruit
1 slice of toast (preferably whole grain)
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 cup coffee or tea (no sugar or milk)
1/2 cup tuna
1 slice toast
1 small apple
85g (3 oz) of any meat (preferably lean)
1 cup green beans
1/2 banana
1 small cup vanilla ice cream
Day 2:
1 egg (boiled or scrambled with no oil)
1 slice toast
1/2 banana
1 cup cottage cheese or tuna
5 saltine crackers
2 hot dogs (no bun)
1 cup broccoli
1/2 cup carrots
1/2 banana
1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
Day 3:
5 saltine crackers
1 slice cheddar cheese
1 small apple
1 boiled egg
1 slice toast
1 cup tuna
1/2 banana
1 cup vanilla ice cream
Preparation:
This diet doesn’t require elaborate cooking. Meals can be prepared quickly and easily:
Boil eggs and vegetables ahead of time for convenience.
Use a grill or skillet (no oil) to cook meats and hot dogs.
Toast bread and measure out items like peanut butter and tuna precisely for portion control.
Substitute where necessary (see Variations below) to suit dietary needs.
Serving and Storage Tips:
Pre-portion your meals in containers for all three days to save time.
Store protein sources like tuna and cottage cheese in the fridge in airtight containers.
For ice cream, buy single-serving cups to avoid temptation.
Eat meals at roughly the same time each day and drink plenty of water throughout.
Variations:
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