Losing weight effectively while maintaining muscle mass is the principle of the sports diet. Zoom on this slimming method.

After the Thonon or Cohen diet, a new way of losing weight is gaining popularity: it is the sports diet . How to follow it? What type menu? And what are its dangers? Here's everything you need to know before getting started.

What is the sports diet?

The sports diet is based on the principle of high protein diet . It consists of consuming foods rich in protein, vitamins and minerals for two weeks. In this diet, carbohydrates are to be banned. Thus, the body is forced to tap into its fat reserves to function normally. Lipids should also be limited as they are used by the body as a second resort. Even if it is called the sports diet, it is not recommended to practice physical activity, especially during the first week. Renowned for its rapid weight loss, this method promises to eliminate up to 9 kilos in 15 days . It is suitable for athletes as well as for people who want to get into sport and for those who want to lose weight.

Sports diet: what type of menu?

Food is one of the keys to a successful sports diet. One must follow the dietary recommendations to the letter to get quick results.

	Breakfast	Lunch	Having dinner
Monday	1 coffee without sugar	2 boiled eggs Green salad Unlimited fruit	1 grand steak Celery Green salad
Tuesday	1 coffee without sugar 1 milk bread	1 grand steak Celery Green salad	Defatted cooked ham at will Green salad
Wednesday	1 coffee without sugar 1 milk bread	2 boiled eggs Green salad Tomatoes	Cooked ham Green salad
Thursday	1 coffee without sugar 1 milk bread	Hard egg Grated carrots 1 piece of Gruyere	1 plain yogurt Unlimited fruit
Friday	Grated carrots seasoned with lemon juice	steamed fish 2 tomatoes	1 grand steak Green salad
Saturday	1 coffee without sugar 1 milk bread	Grilled chicken Green salad	2 boiled eggs Carrots at will
Sunday	Tea without sugar	1 grand steak Unlimited fruit	Free meal

What are the different phases of the sports diet?

The sports diet consists of two complementary cycles one week each. The first week of the program is the phase offensive . A typical day consists of three meals high in protein and devoid of carbohydrates and fats. This period can be difficult due to the change in food mode. The phase de stabilisation is the most important for successful completion of the program. It consists of limiting energy intake to 1200 calories for the first few days, then increasing it to 1500 and stabilizing it at 1800 calories. In terms of menu, they are composed in the same way.

What are the health risks ?

This restrictive diet has many risks. It can be interesting if it is practiced during only fifteen days . Beyond that, we can suffer from deficiencies, fatigue or even kidney problems . Long-term food inequality also leads to serious health problems such as cardiovascular pathologies. It is necessary to wait at least three weeks before renewing the sports regime. Finally, beware: diets can lead to eating disorders (ED) . It is important to consult a nutritionist to benefit from a personalized follow-up.

Source journaldesfemmes.fr