{"id":25993,"date":"2021-08-17T22:27:13","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T22:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=25993"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"3-day-diet-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"The 3-Day Diet Plan: Is It A Sure-Fire Weight Loss Plan?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#What_Is_The_Military_Diet\" >What Is The Military Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#How_Does_The_Military_Diet_Work\" >How Does The Military Diet Work?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#Day_1\" >Day 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#Day_2\" >Day 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#Day_3\" >Day 3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#Is_The_Military_Diet_Effective\" >Is The Military Diet Effective?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#Pros\" >Pros<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#Promotes_Weight_Loss\" >Promotes Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#It_Is_Cheap\" >It Is Cheap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#Allows_For_Flexibility\" >Allows For Flexibility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#Cons\" >Cons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#Limited_Nutrient_Intake\" >Limited Nutrient Intake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#Lack_Of_Variety\" >Lack Of Variety\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#Temporary_Results\" >Temporary Results<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#Alternatives_To_The_3-Day_Diet\" >Alternatives To The 3-Day Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#Keto_Diet\" >Keto Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#Weight_Watchers_Diet\" >Weight Watchers Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#Intermittent_Fasting\" >Intermittent Fasting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#Atkins_Diet\" >Atkins Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#Vegan_Diet\" >Vegan Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lose 10 pounds in 1 week &#8211; sounds too good to be true, right? Well, that&#8217;s because it might be. The 3-day diet plan aka the Military Diet is one of many popular fad diets that promise rapid weight loss after only 1 week of restricted eating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=The_3_Day_Diet_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41518 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ezgif-1-73db875f23.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be thinking, &#8220;Well, if it works for the military, then it must be legit&#8221; The truth is, this diet is not affiliated with the military in any way. It is, however, quite popular. And because of this, you might be tempted to give it a try. Before you do that, let&#8217;s look at the facts about this diet &#8211; how does it work? Is it effective for weight loss? Are there any dangers associated with it? What can you do instead of using this restrictive diet to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/4-day-military-diet\/\">lose weight<\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Military_Diet\"><\/span><strong>What Is The Military Diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the website that details the way this <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/10-day-military-diet\/\">diet<\/a> works, it is a three day weight loss plan that can help you lose 10 pounds in a week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/themilitarydiet.com\/military-diet-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You should follow the diet for 3 days a week, and take 4 off. The 3-Day Military Diet can be repeated on a weekly basis until you reach your weight goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although there is a predetermined menu for this 3-day diet, substitutions are allowed. You can substitute every item on the menu with something else in case you are vegan, vegetarian, lactose intolerant, gluten free or you can\u2019t stomach any of the menu items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/\">4-Day Military Diet: Is Slashing Your Daily Calories So Drastically The Answer?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_3-Day_Diet_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28419 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"3-day diet plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/5-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_The_Military_Diet_Work\"><\/span><strong>How Does The Military Diet Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll be eating roughly 1,400, 1200, and 1,100 calories per day on the three days of the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-days-diet-challenge\/\">diet<\/a>. After these days, you&#8217;ll go back to eating regularly on the 4 days &#8211; that is, about 1500 calories or more per day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason for switching up your calorie consumption is simple is to trigger a drop in your body\u2019s metabolism caused by alternating days of no food and lots of food. The diet also includes specific food combinations to try to boost metabolism and burn fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the diet&#8217;s website, this is the 3 day diet meal plan you should use (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/themilitarydiet.com\/military-diet-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1\"><\/span><strong>Day 1<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1\/2 grapefruit, 1 slice of toast, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter and 1 cup coffee or tea (with caffeine)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1\/2 cup of tuna, 1 slice of toast and 1 cup coffee or tea (with caffeine)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dinner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 ounces of any type of meat, 1 cup of green beans, 1\/2 banana, 1 small apple and 1 cup of vanilla ice cream<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_3-Day_Diet_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38966 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5505-1024x576.png\" alt=\"3-day diet plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5505.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5505-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5505.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5505.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2\"><\/span><strong>Day 2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breakfast: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 egg, 1 slice of toast with 1\/2 banana<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1 cup of cottage cheese, 1 hard boiled egg and 5 saltine crackers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dinner: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 hot dogs (without bun), 1 cup of broccoli, 1\/2 cup of carrots, 1\/2 banana and 1\/2 cup of vanilla ice cream<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3\"><\/span><strong>Day 3<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breakfast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5 saltine crackers, 1 slice of cheddar cheese, 1 small apple<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunch: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 hard boiled egg (or cooked however you like), 1 slice of toast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dinner:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1 cup of tuna, 1\/2 banana and 1 cup of vanilla ice cream<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Dropping pounds by the dozens without putting yourself through the wringer is everyone\u2019s weight loss pipe dream. But what if we told you that the BetterMe app can make that happen? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_3-Day_Diet_Plan\">Keep yourself in prime shape<\/a> with our fat-blasting workouts, delicious budget-sparing recipes, and body-transforming challenges with our app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_3-Day_Diet_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38936 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5143-1024x576.png\" alt=\"3-day diet plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5143.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5143-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5143.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5143.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_The_Military_Diet_Effective\"><\/span><strong>Is The Military Diet Effective?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The military diet promises instant results &#8211; but can it deliver? Let&#8217;s take a look at some of the pros and cons associated with following <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cabbage-soup-diet-for-2-weeks\/\">this diet<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span><strong>Pros<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promotes_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Promotes Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/three-week-diet-plans\/\">diet<\/a> will help you break bad eating habits that are causing your weight gain, such as overeating and snacking in-between meals. You\u2019ll lose 7% of your body weight in a week\u2014if you follow it precisely. If not, the number shrinks to 5%.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Is_Cheap\"><\/span><b>It Is Cheap<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This military diet is cheap with all ready prepared foods such as saltine crackers, and ice cream available at most supermarkets, you only need to purchase enough for the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodybuilding-12-week-cutting-diet-plan\/\">three days of this diet<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Allows_For_Flexibility\"><\/span><b>Allows For Flexibility<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 4 days off give you enough time to increase your intake of fruits and vegetables that you might have missed on the first 3 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_3-Day_Diet_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28440 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"3-day diet plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/10-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span><strong>Cons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 3 day diet plan has several downsides:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limited_Nutrient_Intake\"><\/span><b>Limited Nutrient Intake<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since there are only 1000 calories allowed per day, it is very unhealthy for long term use because your body needs nutrients from fruits and vegetables that just aren\u2019t available in the limited food list provided by the 3-day <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-diet-plan\/\">military diet<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, the diet is high in added salt, sugar, and saturated fats. The combination of saltine crackers, peanut butter, bread, hot dogs, and cheese can create an unhealthy salt intake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/news\/2016\/new-dietary-guidelines-urge-americans-eat-less-added-sugars-saturated-fat-and-sodium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Overall, the foods suggested on this diet plan are neither healthy nor filling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-military-diet-plan\/\">7-Day Military Diet Plan: Understanding This Quick Fix Weight Loss Method<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_Of_Variety\"><\/span><b>Lack Of Variety\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Military Diet can be boring because it doesn&#8217;t offer much variety for meals on the first three days. Doing this diet over and over can become quite monotonous.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temporary_Results\"><\/span><b>Temporary Results<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although you\u2019ll lose weight very quickly on <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/\">this diet<\/a>, that initial loss is mostly water and not fat. You\u2019ll have to begin a sensible exercise program after the Military Diet in order to keep most of the pounds off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_3-Day_Diet_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38849 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5567-1024x576.png\" alt=\"3-day diet plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5567.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5567-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5567.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5567.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternatives_To_The_3-Day_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Alternatives To The 3-Day Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some alternatives that will give you more sustainable weight loss results without having to go through the strict dietary restrictions imposed by both The 3-day military diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thing about these diets is that they offer more balanced nutrition, and encourage the development of healthy behaviors such as portion control that can sustain long term weight loss. Some of these diets are easier to stick to than others, but research has proven them all effective for weight loss and management.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keto_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Keto Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ketogenic diet refers to a high-fat, moderate protein, and low-carbohydrate diet. It is made up of 55-65% fat, 30-35% protein and less than 5 -10% carbohydrates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499830\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main purpose of this diet is to induce a state called &#8216;ketosis.&#8217; This means that your body uses fat instead of carbohydrate for energy. Fat is found in foods such as fatty fish, meat, vegetable oils, butter and nuts. Carbohydrates are found in grains\/starches like pasta, breads etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A ketogenic diet is different from a low-carbohydrate diet because it allows more protein, which can be beneficial for muscle growth and avoiding conditions like type 2 diabetes and certain cancers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5872778\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The most common source of proteins are meat, fish, dairy products or eggs. Some people who follow this diet choose not to eat any animal products at all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet has proven effective for those experiencing obesity, diabetes, and epilepsy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7269727\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It can also help you lose weight and improve your overall health. A ketogenic diet reduces symptoms of these diseases almost completely or even eliminates it altogether for some people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it has received criticism for being difficult to maintain and it may take some time before you see improvements. Fats such as butter, vegetable oils and cheese are very high in saturated fats on this diet. These types of foods have been proven to increase the risk for heart disease and other health issues when eaten in excess (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5475232\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to build an attention-grabbing bubble butt, blast away fat that\u2019s stored in all the wrong places, spring-clean your diet, turn back the clock on your skin, skyrocket your self-confidence and shatter your insecurities? Check out the BetterMe app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_3-Day_Diet_Plan\">set this plan in motion<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_3-Day_Diet_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28298 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"3-day diet plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Watchers_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Weight Watchers Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Weight Watchers system is a points-based diet program that allows you to eat a variety of foods while keeping track of your overall intake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weightwatchers.com\/us\/science-center\/food-science\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It&#8217;s not the most accurate way to lose weight, but it does work and it can be easy as long as you keep close track of what you&#8217;re eating every day! The secret is consistent weight loss over time; NOT crash diets that allow you to lose weight quickly only to gain it all back and then some once you start eating normally again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic idea behind the diet is simple: restrict your daily food intake to a number of &#8220;points&#8221; that you can use at your discretion. As long as you stay within your daily point total for the day, you get to eat what you want (within reason!). On this diet plan, you can eat all sorts of things such as vegetables, healthy fruits and lean meats!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many points will I need? This depends on age, gender and physical activity levels, but in short: about one-half of your current weight! So if you&#8217;re trying to lose twenty pounds, plan for losing around ten points per day. More or less depending on how much more active or sedentary you are than most people. Points are also awarded based on other factors such as health conditions and medications &#8211; be sure to take those into account when planning out your daily intake!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_3-Day_Diet_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38665 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3940-1024x576.png\" alt=\"3-day diet plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3940.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3940-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3940.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3940-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3940.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intermittent_Fasting\"><\/span><strong>Intermittent Fasting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting is a technique where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. What determines whether a diet plan is considered as intermittent fasting is the timing of meals during a day and how many times in one week that you do eat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7021351\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting protocols are generally divided into three patterns: alternate-day fasting, feast\/fast cycling, and extended fasting. However, there&#8217;s more than just those 3 types of intermittent fasting. How it breaks down depends on what type of target audience or goal that person wants to achieve through IF (intermittent fasting).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting can be practiced for both short term or long term goals such as weight loss, maintenance or muscle gain depending on the frequency of the fasts which can range anywhere from daily to once a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has proven that intermittent fasting can improve health and well-being as well as lowering the risks for a number of serious diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer&#8217;s (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5959807\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting not only lowers blood sugar but also cholesterol levels and improves insulin sensitivity. The fasting state activates cellular repair mechanisms in the body reducing your risk of developing various types of cancers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5394735\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to all that, it helps you achieve adequate weight loss without having to strain yourself with strenuous exercise routines or torturous diets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_3-Day_Diet_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28273 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"3-day diet plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/13.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Atkins_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Atkins Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Atkins diet is a low-carbohydrate fad diet developed by Dr. Robert Atkins in the early 1970s (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/atkins-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It restricts carbohydrates like sugars, starches and grains, but allows the consumption of foods high in monounsaturated fats (MUFAs), polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) and low-glycemic index vegetables (with some restrictions). This is in contrast with other low-carbohydrate diets which include whole grains, fruits and vegetables.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are four stages to the Atkins diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/atkins-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The first two weeks is an Induction phase and involves a maximum carbohydrate intake of 20g per day with unlimited fat and protein.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this time, your body shifts the energy it is using from carbs to ketones as it converts fat into energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After these two weeks, you slowly add carbs back into your diet in 5 gram increments until you identify the right amount for weight loss by looking at what causes you to regain lost weight or maintain optimal weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies on this diet have shown it to be as effective, and sometimes more effective, than several other diets (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18268511\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_3-Day_Diet_Plan\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28259 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"3-day diet plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/7-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegan_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Vegan Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegans are vegetarians who also refrain from eating all animal byproducts, including eggs and dairy products (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3662288\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This diet requires that people eat only plant-based foods and does not allow for consumption of any processed food containing animal parts or derivatives (such as gelatin).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A vegan diet allows you to have whole grains like oats, rice, quinoa, barley, millet, and corn; fruits and vegetables such as avocados, lentils, beans, and dried peas; legumes such as soybeans; nuts such as almonds and walnuts; seeds such as sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds. These foods can be eaten cooked or raw.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well-planned vegan diet can be just as nutritious and healthy as any other way of eating, provided you make the right selection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegans tend to eat high quantities of fiber which makes them feel full for longer periods than non-vegetarians. They also get more minerals and vitamins from leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale, collard greens, cabbage, mustard greens and turnip greens. The regular intake of these superfoods increases energy levels in your body while reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/89\/5\/1627S\/4596952\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A vegan diet can also help you lose weight. A six-month controlled study of 63 overweight adults compared the outcomes of five different diets. Those in the vegan group lost more than twice as much weight as those in any of the other groups (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25592014\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The military diet promises big results &#8211; lose 10 pounds in 1 week. However, if you are looking for a long term solution instead of a temporary fix then the military diet may not be the best solution for you. It seems like too many restrictions and sacrifices that will make it difficult to stay with in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of any of the overly restrictive 3-day diet that doesn&#8217;t have scientific backing, consider trying keto, intermittent fasting, going vegan, or any of the diets that are scientifically proven to work.<\/span>\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_3-Day_Diet_Plan\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_3-Day_Diet_Plan\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><iframe title=\"BetterMe app\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a_J4nIpoGmc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/atkins-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atkins Diet &#8211; an overview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25592014\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparative effectiveness of plant-based diets for weight loss: a randomized controlled trial of five different diets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18268511\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary adherence and weight loss success among overweight women: results from the A TO Z weight loss study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2008, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5394735\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of intermittent fasting on health markers in those with type 2 diabetes: A pilot study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/89\/5\/1627S\/4596952\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health effects of vegan diets | The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition | Oxford Academic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009, academic.oup.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5959807\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent Fasting: Is the Wait Worth the Weight?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7021351\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting and weight loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499830\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ketogenic Diet &#8211; StatPearls &#8211; NCBI Bookshelf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/themilitarydiet.com\/military-diet-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Military Diet Plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., themilitarydiet.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/news\/2016\/new-dietary-guidelines-urge-americans-eat-less-added-sugars-saturated-fat-and-sodium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New dietary guidelines urge Americans to eat less added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium | NHLBI, NIH<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, nhlbi.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3662288\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutritional Update for Physicians: Plant-Based Diets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5872778\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein for Life: Review of Optimal Protein Intake, Sustainable Dietary Sources and the Effect on Appetite in Ageing Adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5475232\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturated Fat Consumption and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease and Ischemic Stroke: A Science Update<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7269727\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ketogenic Diet: Evidence for Optimism but High-Quality Research Needed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weightwatchers.com\/us\/science-center\/food-science\">What is the SmartPoints system?<\/a> (n.d., weightwatchers.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lose 10 pounds in 1 week &#8211; 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Well, that's because it might be. The 3-day diet plan aka the Military Diet is one of many popular fad diets that promise rapid weight loss after only 1 week of restricted eating.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=The_3_Day_Diet_Plan\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41518 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ezgif-1-73db875f23.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be thinking, \"Well, if it works for the military, then it must be legit\" The truth is, this diet is not affiliated with the military in any way. It is, however, quite popular. And because of this, you might be tempted to give it a try. Before you do that, let's look at the facts about this diet - how does it work? Is it effective for weight loss? Are there any dangers associated with it? What can you do instead of using this restrictive diet to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/4-day-military-diet\/\">lose weight<\/a>?<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What Is The Military Diet?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the website that details the way this <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/10-day-military-diet\/\">diet<\/a> works, it is a three day weight loss plan that can help you lose 10 pounds in a week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/themilitarydiet.com\/military-diet-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You should follow the diet for 3 days a week, and take 4 off. The 3-Day Military Diet can be repeated on a weekly basis until you reach your weight goal.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although there is a predetermined menu for this 3-day diet, substitutions are allowed. 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