Woman Special Series - 500 Calorie Diet 2 2016

It’s the most popular diet in years for a reason. Here’s how to get the most out of yo###### lOSe WeighTthe rulesQ For two days a week, you shouldeat no more than 500 calories(600 for men).Q The other five days a week, you caneat as normal. You should be aimingfor around 2,000 calories a day, butdon’t worry if you have a blowout,such as dinner and/or drinks, a coupleof times a week. See page 91 for whatyou should eat to ensure that you geta healthy, balanced intake of all theright nutrients.Q if you’re on medication, or have anyongoing medical condition, do consultyour gP before starting this diet plan.``````how much will i lose?Around 1lb a week – more if youhave a lot of weight to lose. The dietshould also have a boosting effect onyour metabolism. in fact, studiessuggest that people who follow the500 Calorie Diet lose more actual fat,rather than the combination of fat,water and lean tissue that you lose onother diets. The two fasting days alsohelp you to eat normally on other dayswithout piling the pounds back on.Once you get the hang of it, youshould find your appetite is smaller onthe 5:2 juice planWant to boost your energy, detox andincrease your diet success? A 5:2 juiceday combines two of the biggest dietdiscoveries for maximum benefits. Thehigh fibre and green veg goodness fillyou up, help stabilise your blood sugarand are a great way to detox.What to doQ See page 71 for nine delicious juiceideas, which can all be made in a blender.``````Q On one of your fasting days, usea selection of juices to make up your 500calories a day. Some are more filling andhigher in calories than others, so try toget a good balance.Q if you feel that a day of juicing is toomuch, you could try two juices and oneof our low-calorie meal options instead,making sure that you still stay within the500-calorie allowance.