Lollipop (candy) diet for weight loss

The candy diet is a very specific diet. The essence of the candy diet is that after 16:00 in the evening all food is replaced with candy. The duration of this diet is up to 5 days.

Whether the candy diet benefits the body or not is a complex question. Of course, if we compare what is better - to eat a plate of potatoes with meat before going to bed, or a few lollipops, then lollipops in this case seem to be the best option. It can be assumed that ideally, when developing the diet, it was assumed that a person simply needed to replace dinner and afternoon snacks with candy, and that’s basically it.

It turns out something similar to therapeutic fasting, which is often used to cleanse the body of toxins and general rejuvenation. And a few sweets eaten during the second half of the day serve as a good source of glucose for a person, which maintains normal well-being.

In this form, the candy diet seems reasonable at first glance. But in reality, few will adhere to it in this form. A person, as a rule, buys himself a kilo of candy, and begins to chew them intensively throughout the evening, comforting himself with the thought that he is on a diet. But this version of the candy diet is very harmful.

Let's look at the pros and cons of the candy diet.

General rules

The candy or candy diet can rightfully be considered one of the most unique weight loss methods.
It is based on the replacement of regular meals with a kind of “eating” with candy candies. Due to this, not only the total number of calories consumed per day is reduced, but also the volume of the stomach is reduced. The main principle of the candy diet is to eat no more than one candy, in extreme cases, when the attack of hunger is significant. In addition, the weight of caramels eaten per day should not exceed 75 g.

Which lollipops to choose?

It is best to choose lollipops sold in pharmacies that contain a vitamin complex . If this is too expensive for you, then when choosing candies, give preference to candies:

• without dyes - a very bright color is the first evidence of a high content of artificial dyes and additives that are harmful to health;
• without burnt sugar - this can cause heartburn or other undesirable individual reaction of the body;
• neither antitussive nor pain-relieving candies are also suitable only if you have symptoms of inflammation of the otolaryngological organs;
• don’t chase brands, it’s better to buy good old mint or other candies by weight at a reasonable price;
• candies that cause allergies - if you notice the first symptoms, such as, for example: rash , itchy skin , etc., you should immediately consult a doctor to identify the nature of the allergen and immediately change the brand and name of the product;
• and of course, it’s best to make lollipops according to your favorite recipe, based on a decoction of mint, lemon balm, ginger, or any other soothing medicinal herbs, the main thing is that the infusion is not too concentrated and does not cause strong reactions in the body.

Advantages

The caramel diet has significant benefits. Let's look at them.

• As mentioned above, the diet is ideal for those with a sweet tooth. They do not need to limit themselves in sweets - now they can be consumed completely “legally”. Sweets in the diet allow you to consolidate the results obtained, because after a diet a person has no desire to pounce on sweets. On the contrary, he is already quite full of sweets.
• A modest diet in the form of 75 grams of sweets does not contribute to stomach distension, as often happens with diets that involve eating various foods in large portions (even if they are low-calorie). After all, the stomach stretches not depending on the caloric content of food, but based on the volume eaten. As long as we are talking about low-calorie foods, this is not scary. However, upon returning to the usual diet, when a person switches to higher-calorie foods, and the stomach requires a large volume, this can not only negate efforts to lose weight, but also contribute to excess weight gain.
• The caramel diet is a budget diet. Sweets are cheap, so you can even “patch up” your family budget on this diet. You won't spend a lot of money on candy.

Varieties

• a quick candy diet is a very extreme option for losing weight, because for a whole week you need to eat only candy candies, but at the same time you do not give up your favorite sweets and remove at least 3 extra kilograms, the main thing is to maintain the result, gradually return to your normal diet, in the first week of going out from the diet - only have breakfast and eat sweets, in the second - add lunch, etc.;
• long-term candy diet for weight loss is a gentle option for those who are not chasing results, in this case, until 16:00 you eat your usual food, and then eat only candies, in this mode you can lose a few kilograms per month if you reconsider your menu in the first half of the day, then more impressive results are possible;
• fasting days on lollipops - can be done no more than once a week, and it is advisable to take lollipops with vitamins from the pharmacy, the main thing is not to exceed the daily dose indicated on the package (for consultation, contact a pharmacist or therapist).

Chocolate diet

Another delicious way to lose weight. The scheme is quite simple: per day you are allowed to eat no more than two 40-gram bars of dark chocolate, washed down with black coffee without sugar. And so - five days. The result is from 3 to 6 kilograms lost. Then you should take a break for four to six days.

They say that Alsou lives on dark chocolate and coffee - this is her favorite diet. Chocolate suppresses appetite, and coffee fights chocolate constipation.

Minuses

The chocolate diet is contraindicated for hypertension, diabetes, diseases of the stomach, liver and pancreas.

Authorized Products

In the quick candy diet, only candy is allowed, while in the long-term version, you can eat your usual foods for breakfast and lunch. Among the most recommended products, nutritionists highlight;

• dairy products - to replenish calcium, it is best to start the morning with low-fat cottage cheese, which can be enriched with microelements and fatty acids through dried fruits, candied fruits and nuts;
• tea - best without sugar, adding milk would be beneficial;
• fruits - to make you crave caramels less in the afternoon, eat a piece of fruit for lunch or drink freshly squeezed juice - these are much healthier sources of sugars, which also contain natural, non-synthetic vitamins .

Table of permitted products

Fully or partially limited products

Despite the fact that the long-term candy diet for weight loss allows you to eat as usual until 16:00, you should still take care of your body and limit yourself to the following foods:

• pasta, bakery products, confectionery products and other products with a high glycemic index - your body already receives enough simple carbohydrates in the form of sucrose , you should not consume them additionally, it is better to consume complex carbohydrates from cereals (rice, buckwheat, oatmeal, grain breads), eat more fresh vegetables to maintain normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
• do not snack additionally on nuts, chips, seeds, remember - now your snack is candy;
• canned foods and sauces - more natural ones, because your body gets plenty of synthetic things from sweets.

Table of prohibited products

Menu (Meal Schedule)

Sample menu for a day of a long-term candy diet

Dietary sweets, their recipes and method of preparation

Anyone who decides to go on a candy diet sooner or later wants to find their own unique recipe. Diet candies made with your own hands are much healthier, and you know exactly what they contain, so it’s worth considering several ways to make lollipops, caramels and lollipops yourself at home:

• Classic cockerels on a stick : to make these childhood favorite sweets you will need 8-10 tbsp. l. granulated sugar and water in equal proportions, 1 tbsp. l. apple cider vinegar, pumpkin oil for greasing the mold and the mold itself. First, mix sugar, water and vinegar in a saucepan with a fireproof coating, heat and stir the substance, when the syrup hardens, pour it into greased molds, placing “sticks” in advance, which can be matches, toothpicks, plastic or bamboo skewers.
• Fruit lollipops: the preparation method is the same, but the syrup should include 3 tbsp. l. berry, fruit or other natural juice without pulp, 8 tbsp. l. sugar and 1 tsp. lemon/lime juice.
• Honey dietary caramels : 250 g honey, 5 tbsp. l. butter, fruit syrup at least 4 tbsp. l., water 2 tbsp. l., the only point is that you need to boil the mixture by 2 times.
• Ginger candies – 1 tbsp. l. dry Chinese lemongrass, 1 tbsp. l. twisted or grated fresh ginger root, 2 tbsp. l. sugar, 1 tbsp. l. flower honey, water. First, ginger and lemongrass need to be boiled in water and the grounds filtered, then add the rest of the ingredients and cook until a thick syrup forms, pour into molds.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros of the candy diet

1. During the diet, you will not want to eat sweets.

2. You will not experience dizziness or low blood pressure.

3. You are free to eat whatever your heart desires until 4 pm.

4. Eating the lollipop takes quite a long time, during which time you will most likely stop wanting to eat.

5. The lollipops make you feel thirsty and this will encourage you to drink plenty of water, which is very helpful when dieting.

Results and reviews of the candy diet

Reviews about this unique weight loss method are mostly positive. This sweet diet, which came from mountaineers, is very popular with girls, because sweets wonderfully suppress acute hunger and do not give any heaviness. The only and significant disadvantage that those who have lost weight point out is a health risk, but if you take care of your tooth enamel - use good cleaning and rinsing products, do not overdo it with sweets and do not sit for too long, then you can achieve excellent results painlessly:

• “... During the first day on the lollipops I lost 1.5 kg, then the numbers dropped to 0.5 kg, but overall, 4.5 kg in a week was stunning for me; I didn’t feel so comfortable on other diets and I didn’t have such results. I couldn’t even dream”;
• “...Now I don’t crave sweets at all, I don’t eat cakes and sweets, thanks to this I continue to lose weight, and I’ve started eating less, apparently it’s not in vain that they say that the stomach tightens”;
• “... To restore my strength, after a week of candy, I switched to cottage cheese and returned to physical activity; I just didn’t want more sweets and I managed to make my figure more dry and toned.”

Lollipop or candy diet

Its point is to have breakfast, lunch and dinner with lollipops (preferably fortified from the pharmacy). The authors of the diet claim that one pack of sweets is enough per day, that is, approximately 75 grams. But it is necessary:

• replenish calcium reserves in the body, you can take it in tablets, or you can supplement your diet with low-fat cottage cheese or two glasses of milk;
• Brush your teeth regularly to protect them from caries.

The results of the candy diet are stunning! On the very first day, you lose from 1 to 1.5 kilograms, and at the same time the sensations are quite comfortable: you don’t feel like eating at all after sweet candies. By the way, drinking while on a candy diet is not only possible, but also necessary. At least two liters per day.

By deceiving your stomach with lollipops, it is quite possible to lose from 5 to 8 kilograms in the first week of the diet. In the second week, we return to a full breakfast, leaving candies for lunch and dinner. At the same time, our strategic fat reserves are reduced by another couple of kilograms. Third week: lollipops only for dinner - another kilogram of live weight disappears.

Minuses:

Unfortunately, such “candy bombardments,” despite their dietary effectiveness, are dangerous to health and can cause ulcers, gastritis, disorders of water-salt and protein-lipid metabolism, and affect the condition of the liver and pancreas.

Doctors do not advise indulging in candy for more than three days, and some who have tried this diet for themselves claim that they can’t stand it any longer on sugary candies.