Bormental's diet

The Bormental Diet has been promoted for over a decade. According to the author of this technique, the main point of overeating is psychological reasons. This diet is suitable for those who are not able to solve their problems without the help of specialists.

The essence of the Bormental diet

There are specialized clinics both in our country and abroad, to which people who are not able to independently solve the problem of excess body weight apply. There they are given neurolinguistic coding against overeating. Meditation and breathing exercises are also practiced under the guidance of psychologists. Of course, such treatment costs money, so not everyone can use the services of clinics.

Most people prefer lose weight on a special free Bormental diet, hoping to lose weight on their own. Many people manage to do this, but in this case it is very important to follow the rules prescribed by the diet:

• The calorie content of the daily diet should not be higher than 1300 kcal. Subject to sports activities, this figure can be increased by 200 kcal. This means that you have to constantly calculate the energy capacity of the products from which you prepare the dish. It is also important to distribute calories across 4 meals. In this case, lunch should account for 40%, and the remaining 60% are equally divided between breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner.
• The menu should contain mainly foods high in fiber and protein, and the proportion of fats and carbohydrates should be minimized.
• You will not need to starve, but at the same time you can eat only when you really feel the need.
• Dishes for this diet should be what you like. Of course, you should not overeat, but forcing yourself to use what you do not want will not work for a long time.
• Moderate exercise is encouraged.

Bormental's diet menu

This nutrition system implies strict adherence to the daily calorie intake. In the other, there are no too great restrictions. To correctly calculate the energy capacity of a dish, it is recommended to keep a special food diary. In it, you should initially calculate the calorie content of the dish as accurately as possible, and then simply make entries according to the mass of the portion eaten.

It is also recommended to get a kitchen scale to make it easier to control yourself. Every day in the evenings, it is necessary to do an analysis of what was eaten, deciding which of the products can be added and what should not be eaten. If you made a mistake for some reason, then you don't need to blame yourself for it.

Protein foods must be present in the daily menu. These include lean fish, meat and poultry. It is best to cook food without using fats, that is, stew, boil, or steam. Dairy products are best taken with a low fat content, while sweet yoghurts, cheese curds and other sweets should be avoided. You should also, if possible, abandon smoked, salty and sweet foods or reduce them to a minimum.

There is no need to completely eliminate vegetable and butter oils, but their amount needs to be minimized. It would be correct not to use them for frying, but simply to season the salad.

The size of one meal should not be more than 230 g. The time interval between meals should be 3.5 hours or more. You can't eat before going to bed. Weigh yourself once a week for control.

Here is an example of a one-day diet for this diets:

• In the morning you can eat cottage cheese with 0% fat and 1% kefir, unsweetened coffee. Another option is a portion of buckwheat with a small piece of butter and unsweetened herbal tea.
• A snack should consist of a glass of unsweetened tea and a little sweetness, or you can eat any fruit.
• For lunch, prepare yourself a lean soup, for the second you can eat poultry or fish cutlets with vegetable salad and a slice of bread.
• Snack on any fruit.
• For dinner, eat a small piece of lean, boiled beef with rice and a cup of unsweetened coffee. Another dinner option is a portion of steamed vegetables and a small piece of boiled poultry.
• Before bed, treat yourself to a glass of low-fat kefir with a couple of cookies.

On other days, the menu should be composed in a similar way. Every week you should eat fish dishes on at least one day. Limit starchy vegetables and pastries. Be sure to do a fasting day every week, for example, on kefir or on fruits. This will prevent weight loss from stalling.

Reviews about the Bormental diet

Since this food system is based on counting calories, many people get bored very quickly with this activity - accurately counting everything they eat. Therefore this diet is not suitable for everyone. But in general, nutrition according to the Bormental system gives a very good result - you can lose weight by 4 kg in a week, and in a month get rid of 12 kg in total.