The "5 Tablespoon" Diet: Eat What You Want, When You Want (5 photos)

Most diets impose strict dietary restrictions: no fatty, starchy, sweet, salty, or smoked foods... Wait! What are you supposed to eat then?!

The "5 Tablespoons" diet seems more lenient than other diet systems. Its effectiveness has been confirmed by dozens of women who actually managed to lose weight in a short period of time. You can read about the rules and key nuances of this diet below.





The "5 Tablespoons" diet is not an ordinary diet. It is an eating system that will help you train your body to feel satisfied with smaller portions and, therefore, avoid overeating. As you might have guessed, the essence of this diet is to eat an amount of food that fits in five tablespoons. This is enough to satisfy your hunger and promote stomach contraction, which is very important for people wanting to lose weight.

Basic Principles of the 5 Tablespoon Diet

You can eat as many times a day as you like, but you are allowed no more than 5 tablespoons of both solid and liquid foods per meal. Also note that the intervals between meals should not exceed three hours, otherwise your body may begin to feel hungry, and we don't want that!



During this period, you should minimize your intake of sugar, salt, and alcoholic beverages. However, if you care about your health, you already know the harm of these foods.

How to start losing weight

First of all, be prepared for your portion sizes to be significantly smaller. However, there will be no strict dietary restrictions—you can eat whatever you want, as long as it fits into five tablespoons.





However, to achieve maximum results, it's still best to avoid high-calorie and unhealthy foods, such as fast food. The main danger of such foods is that even a small amount can easily reach your daily calorie intake, so the rest of your food will be converted into fat. To see this, just look at what 2,000 calories of fast food looks like. But many of the photos show a single-serving portion...

To ensure the diet is as effective as possible, indulge in "treats" once or twice a week, and only in the morning. Don't completely eliminate your favorite foods, otherwise you risk stress and relapse.

Diet Results

By following these simple rules, you'll notice the first changes after just one week of the diet. Your body will shed excess water, fat will gradually begin to disappear, and your skin will become firmer. For best results, try to eat three meals a day with two snacks, and replace your evening solid meal with a glass of kefir.



But the best part about this diet is that it doesn't require strict restrictions, so your body will receive all the necessary vitamins and minerals, keeping you feeling healthy and active. Especially if your weight loss process is accompanied by some physical activity.

Menu for the Week

Another bonus of the diet is that you create your own meals! No more "one egg for breakfast, half a grapefruit, and unsweetened tea." What, how, and when to eat are your choice. The main thing is to remember the "five tablespoons" rule.



A sample menu for the week might look like this:

Monday:

Breakfast: Oatmeal with water and fruit;

Snack: Apple;

Lunch: Buckwheat porridge and chicken breast;

Snack: A glass of yogurt;

Dinner: Vegetable salad.

Tuesday:

Breakfast: Oatmeal with water and fruit;

Snack: Cheese crispbread or banana;

Lunch: Boiled egg and a bowl of soup;

Snack: A glass of kefir;

Dinner: Brown rice.

Wednesday:

Breakfast: Cereal with milk;

Snack: A handful of almonds;

Lunch: Baked fish;

Snack: An apple;

Dinner: Two boiled eggs or a vegetable salad.

Thursday:

Breakfast: Tomato omelet;

Snack: A handful of berries;

Lunch: Baked fish;

Snack: A glass of yogurt;

Dinner: Steamed chicken breast.

Friday:

Breakfast: Oatmeal with nuts;

Snack: Grapefruit or apple;

Lunch: Pasta with cheese or vegetables;

Snack: A glass of kefir;

Dinner: Vegetable salad.

Saturday:

Breakfast: Boiled eggs;

Snack: A handful of dried fruit;

Lunch: Zucchini pancakes;

Snack: An apple;

Dinner: Boiled beef or a glass of kefir.

Sunday:

Breakfast: Cottage cheese with honey and nuts;

Snack: A glass of kefir;

Lunch: A bowl of soup + a slice of whole-grain bread;

Snack: Half an avocado;

Dinner: Vegetable salad.