MAGGI DIET: REVIEWS, WEEKLY MENU, PRODUCTS

Benefits and harms

In pursuit of a slim body, the number of people losing weight increases rapidly every year. As a result, the number of diets that promote effective weight loss is increasing.

Currently, all weight loss methods can be divided into protein (Dukan, Maggi, Atkins, kefir) and vegetable (buckwheat, rice, oatmeal, juice, fruit, vegetable).

Humanity has not yet invented an ideal system for shedding extra pounds, which is why each of them has advantages and disadvantages, and also has beneficial and harmful effects on the functioning of human internal organs.

The principle of the Maggi diet is based on a sharp reduction in the amount of fats and carbohydrates entering the body, due to the predominance of animal protein in the diet. Numerous reviews from those who have lost weight indicate the benefits of a protein nutrition system, which helps preserve muscle mass, satisfy hunger, and also prevents sagging skin.

Previously, it was believed that eating 2 or more eggs daily was unsafe because they increased cholesterol levels, but today it has been proven that the negative effects of the product are neutralized by oil and fats. That is why people with heart and vascular diseases are recommended to take them simultaneously.

Despite the benefits of a protein diet, reviews from doctors say the opposite: a diet oversaturated with proteins only harms the functioning of internal organs, in particular the kidneys. In addition, digestive enzymes are needed to digest protein, which are produced in limited quantities in the body; as a result, an excess of “unprocessed” product rots in the intestines, which causes constipation, diarrhea, bloating, fermentation and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.

Permitted and prohibited products

What is acceptable is lean meat, citrus fruits, pineapples, apples, pears, kiwis, watermelons, melons, legumes, carrots, eggplants, zucchini.
What should not be included in the diet - sweet fruits, potatoes, butter, animal fats, broths, mayonnaise, sugar, alcohol.

The consumption of cucumbers and fresh herbs is allowed; they can be consumed at least 2 hours after the main meal.

What else is allowed:

1. is allowed , except lamb.
2. Eggs must not be fried. The omelette must be steamed. Boil or bake eggs in the oven without oil or fat.
3. Cottage cheese should be low-fat or low-fat.
4. Soups should be completely excluded from the diet.

Types of Maggi diet

The Maggi diet differs from most mono-diets in the following respects:

• severe weight loss (up to 20 kg) in four weeks;
• noticeable reduction in volume (up to 10 sizes);
• strict diet;
• a modest list of contraindications (see below in paragraph “Advantages, disadvantages and contraindications”);
• stabilization of body weight;
• maintaining the result for a long time.

After completing a full four-week weight loss course, you can repeat the Maggi method no earlier than after 12 months. Otherwise, the “second round” of the protein cycle will put a tremendous strain on the body, namely, on the work of the heart and kidneys.

Depending on the main ingredient, Margaret Thatcher's diet is:

• egg;
• curd, cheese.

The classic Maggi egg diet is based on eating a significant amount of eggs per day, which are the main source of protein. This product is a storehouse of important amino acids and trace elements. Namely, iodine, niacin, selenium, iron and phosphorus, which are vital for the occurrence of chemical processes in the body and the normal functioning of internal organs.

Regular consumption of eggs prevents the development of anemia and anemia, increases immunity, improves memory, stimulates brain function and enhances attention.

Taking into account the feedback from nutritionists, to get quick results and replenish calcium deficiency, it is recommended to use cottage cheese with a fat content in the range of 3-5% as the main ingredient of the Magga diet. Fermented milk product is the main source of methionine and tryptophan, which take an active part in the functioning of the nervous and digestive systems. As well as calcium, phosphorus, iron - for the full development of bones, teeth, coordinated work of the heart muscle, and normalization of hemoglobin levels.

The Maggi cottage cheese diet leads to increased breakdown of fats, accelerates the elimination of toxins, and improves skin condition.

If desired, instead of eggs and cottage cheese, you can use low-fat cheese (up to 25%). This product has a positive effect on blood pressure, promotes the active removal of waste products from the kidneys, improves intestinal microflora, strengthens bones, and slows down the process of carbohydrate absorption.

The Maggi cheese diet allows the consumption of any low-fat varieties of lactic acid products (including cheese 9%, feta light up to 13%, tofu 1.5%, ricotta 8%, gaudette 7%, mozzarella 17%, brie 23%, Adyghe 14%). The optimal fat content in the product is 9%.

Proper completion of the course

After completing the Maggi cottage cheese diet, it is necessary to record the achieved result. You should not abuse foods that were prohibited during the diet. In fact, after just a month, the body switches to a renewed mode of functioning and develops new positive habits, weaning itself off “unnecessary” foods.
Reduces cravings for fatty and sweet foods. If, in general, the diet was easily tolerated, then to increase efficiency, you can duplicate the diet of the 1st and 4th weeks. Upon completion, you need to gradually include porridge and soups in the menu.

Improved results:

1. You should follow a diet, that is, take food in strict accordance with time.
2. Drink at least 2 liters of filtered water daily.
3. Exercising every day is the best option. The best thing to do is aerobic exercise three times a week.
4. Massage , all kinds of body wraps and special baths for weight loss.
5. What is important is proper sleep.

Advantages, disadvantages and contraindications

The positive aspects of a protein diet include:

• lack of feeling of hunger, which makes the process of losing weight easy and painless;
• there are no restrictions on the amount of product consumed;
• ease of cooking;
• no need for daily calorie counting;
• balanced diet;
• noticeable reduction in volumes;
• high efficiency;
• long-term preservation of the results obtained (from 1.5 years).

However, the egg and curd methods have negative reviews. The need to strictly adhere to the menu and nutritional schedule significantly reduces the number of people who can withstand a full weight loss course, since in case of failure, unlike the Dukan scheme, it is not advisable to continue the Maggi diet. To get the desired result, the process of losing excess pounds will have to start all over again.

Often among those losing weight on days 18-20 the question arises: “Why doesn’t the weight come off?” The reason for this “trouble” is that the body gets used to the protein diet and the intensive reduction in volume.

Taking into account the feedback from nutritionists, when choosing a diet, it is important to remember that not a single weight loss method should have a negative impact on human health.

That is why, before practicing Margaret Thatcher’s diet, it is necessary to take into account the following contraindications:

• diseases of the digestive system, as well as the heart and kidneys;
• pregnancy;
• allergies to eggs, cottage cheese, cheese, citrus fruits;
• breastfeeding period;
• high cholesterol levels that exceed the norm.

In the absence of the above risk factors, you can practice the Maggi diet without fear. However, before you start losing weight, you should consult your doctor.

Features of the Maggi diet

In the classic version, Margaret Thatcher's original diet lasts 14 days. Due to the predominance of eggs in the diet, this weight loss method is often called “egg”, despite the fact that the menu includes fruits, vegetables, cottage cheese and meat. The daily intake of protein and citrus products compensates for the lack of vitamins and microelements that arises as a result of the predominance of protein foods.

Instructions for proper weight loss using Maggi technology

1. Drink 2 liters of water daily.
2. Exclude rich meat broths, oils, sugar, mayonnaise, ketchup, sauces, and confectionery from the menu.
3. It is prohibited to make adjustments to the menu, namely, swapping dishes or increasing portions.
4. The diet cannot be interrupted. If the weight loss rules are violated, the entire procedure should be repeated from the beginning.
5. Fasting is strictly prohibited. During the day you should eat everything that is indicated on the menu.
6. Walk in the fresh air for at least an hour every day, this helps to activate your metabolism.
7. Get enough sleep (at least 8 hours of healthy sleep per day). Failure to comply with this condition is fraught with increased appetite.
8. You can take green tea without sugar in any quantity throughout the entire weight loss period.
9. Weigh yourself daily upon waking. Firstly, this will allow you to track the dynamics of changes in body weight, and secondly, it will be an excellent incentive to continue.
10. Vegetables must be cooked in plain water without salt, spices, or flavor enhancers. At the same time, it is allowed to use garlic, onions, and peppers during the cooking process.
11. Cucumber, carrots, and salad will help dull the acute feeling of hunger. However, they can only be consumed after the recommended meal, after 2 hours.
12. If the menu does not mention the permissible amount of a product consumed, you can eat it without restrictions, until you feel full.

If it is necessary to increase the duration of the protein diet, it is not advisable to repeat all stages of the method again. It is enough to limit yourself to spending 14 days on the nutrition system of the first week and 14 days on the fourth (the so-called 1 4 1 4 scheme).

Following the above recommendations will increase the effectiveness of the technique and obtain the desired result.

At the same time, the Maggi diet for two weeks allows for a full cycle of repetition of the technique.

The essence of the diet

In modern classification it is classified as protein. An abundant menu containing protein-containing foods, boiled vegetables and citrus fruits, cottage cheese dishes and cheese - all contain a rich concentration of fiber and special substances - flavonoids, which burn fat and release stagnant fluid, harmful excesses from the body.

General and clear advantages are obvious:

• There are no restrictions on calories, you can safely throw out the table of consumption norms;
• Simple and not overly complicated recipes for dishes from ordinary products;
• A significant advantage over most diets (and protein diets) is a completely balanced diet of foods that does not cause anemia, asthenia, vitamin deficiency and other side effects. The Maggi diet means saving on vitamins and nutritional supplements without harming yourself;
• Losing weight is suitable for different ages and health conditions. But this is still a reason to consult a doctor in advance and use it no more than once every six months;
• The results are clear and significant from the beginning and every day. As a result, 8–12 kg of fat mass is lost on average.

Duration

The duration of the full cycle is 28 days, divided into four stages lasting a week each. An important aspect: the Maggi diet does not allow you to change the diet; you must strictly follow the detailed menu and lists of permitted and prohibited foods. The classic version for Margaret consisted of a two-week course, but gradually the weight loss method was modernized to 4 weeks for those who are not going to part with just 1-2 kilograms, but intend to lose weight in a big way.

Grocery list

The main diet for weight loss is based on eggs; the cottage cheese method is also available. Other products are auxiliary.

List of permitted products:

• The Maggi diet allows dry toast, diet crackers, bran;
• Eggs or low-fat cottage cheese;
• Hard cheese is possible in small quantities;
• Crackers and dry toast from bakery products;
• Citrus fruits, primarily famous figure correctors - grapefruits;
• Pineapple is considered a popular fat burner. Pears, kiwi, apples, watermelons will go well together;
• Coffee and tea without sugar help tone up your overall well-being;
• Fish and seafood do not accumulate excess weight;
• Lean meat (all except lamb and pork), cooked without fat, oil and heavy sauces will be organically included in the diet;
• Legumes and vegetables (sugar-containing carrots or beets with caution, not for weight loss) boiled and fresh;
• Greens, salad, seasonings and spices.

During any diet, too spicy and spicy dishes only needlessly irritate the mucous membrane, causing an unreasonable feeling of hunger. It’s worth switching to more restrained recipes.

List of prohibited products:

• Alcohol;
• Fat and oil, mayonnaise, sauces;
• Potato;
• Flour: bread, confectionery, pasta, pastries.
• Sugar, regular or natural (sucrose, fructose, glucose), all sweets and desserts, without exception.
• Fruits high in sugar (grapes, bananas, cherries) should also be temporarily forgotten.

Results of the protein nutrition system

Regardless of the type of diet (egg, cottage cheese or cheese), the weight loss results will be the same.

The first week is protein-rich, it is well tolerated and has large weights. On average, weight loss during this period is 0.8-2 kg per day and will reach a total of 5-7 kg. At the same time, weight loss occurs due to the removal of excess water from the body.

During the second week, fat begins to burn, which is why the weight per day will be no more than 0.3 kg.

After 14 days of the diet, the weight will come off even more slowly, but the volume will rapidly decrease and the skin will tighten.

Due to the fact that the Maggi protein diet helps to reduce the volume of the stomach, hunger is practically not felt during the entire period of weight loss. That is why “egg” and “curd” diets are in great demand among many women.

In the middle of the diet (on the 15th day), the question often arises among those losing weight: “why the weight is not coming off.” The reason for this phenomenon is the body’s adaptation to a new body weight and nutritional system. In addition, the rate of weight loss is directly influenced by biorhythms, intestinal condition, physiological fluid retention, as well as the MC phase. Stabilization of weight at a certain point should not be the reason for the end of the weight loss process, since after a few days the process of losing kilograms will resume.

Maggi's two-week nutrition system

The effectiveness of the protein weight loss method directly depends on the strict adherence to its rules.

If one of the conditions is violated, for example, when replacing one product with another or rearranging lunch and dinner dishes, it will not bring the desired result.

The Maggi egg diet for 2 weeks provides 3 meals a day. Dinner should be no later than 18-00. During the day, you need to drink purified still water without restrictions, and also avoid all kinds of snacks in between meals.

Let's take a closer look at the menu for each day.

Every day for breakfast you need to eat 1 grapefruit, 2 boiled eggs and drink a cup of coffee.

Day No. 1

• lunch – herbal tea, 2 boiled eggs, tomato;
• dinner – grapefruit – 1 pc., green tea, 2 boiled eggs, vinaigrette without oil.

Day No. 2

• lunch – grapefruit – 1 piece, 2 boiled eggs;
• dinner - salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, baked lean meat (chicken or turkey).

Day No. 3

• lunch – spinach, herbal tea, 2 boiled eggs;
• dinner - cabbage, beets, green tea, 2 boiled eggs, cottage cheese.

Day No. 4

• lunch – spinach, coffee, 2 boiled eggs;
• dinner - coffee, vinaigrette, low-fat fish (hake, pollock) - 150g.

Day No. 5

• lunch – 2 boiled eggs, herbal tea, spinach;
• dinner – cauliflower, coffee, fish, vinaigrette.

Day No. 6

• lunch – fruit salad (grapefruit, pineapple, kiwi, tangerine);
• dinner - coffee, steak, vegetable mix of cucumbers, tomatoes, celery, onions.

Day No. 7

• lunch – boiled chicken fillet (chilled), tomato, grapefruit;
• dinner - carrot, cabbage, tomato salad, baked turkey, coffee.

The two-week Maggi diet is based on the diet of the first week, which should be repeated 2 times in a row for 14 days.

Summarizing the reviews and results of those who have lost weight, we can say with confidence that Margaret Thatcher’s method in the classic version allows you to become 10-12 kg lighter.

Four-week Maggi nutrition system

The Maggi protein diet for 4 weeks has the same requirements as the fourteen-day one. However, due to the increased duration, it is much more effective and allows you to lose up to 20 kg of excess weight.

Let's consider the most common type of technique - the Maggi egg diet. In case of intolerance or allergy to the main ingredient, it can be replaced with cheese up to 25% (the lower the percentage of fat, the better) or granular cottage cheese 3-5% (one serving - 200g).

Despite the strict adherence to the diet, the protein-citrus method ensures the preservation of muscle mass, provokes accelerated fat burning, and does not cause hunger.

Margaret Thatcher's cottage cheese version of weight loss contains the same amount of protein as the egg diet, but this modification of the Maggi diet is healthier, since the fermented milk product is easier to digest, lowers cholesterol levels and strengthens bones. However, the main contraindication to its use is hypersecretion of gastric juice. Frequent intake of a lactic acid product contributes to the exacerbation of gastritis, which can lead to aggravation of the well-being of a person losing weight and the occurrence of erosions (ulcers) on the mucous membrane of the organ.

The Maggi diet for 28 days is divided into four weeks (“the beginning of the journey”, “addiction mode”, “methodology as a way of life”, “evaluation of results”), each of which has a strictly developed diet.

Let's look at the detailed menu for each period, which for convenience it is recommended to print and hang in the kitchen.

Maggi diet options: curd, egg

There is a cottage cheese and egg version of the diet. Based on the name, the main products that supply protein to the body are low-fat cottage cheese and a chicken egg, respectively.

Maggi cottage cheese diet

The main product of the diet is cottage cheese with a fat content of up to 5%. It is consumed daily for breakfast for the first two weeks. It is also present in the diet at week 4.

The main product consumed in the Maggi diet is an egg (or cottage cheese).

The curd option is chosen by those who, for some reason, cannot or do not want to eat eggs in large quantities. And also those losing weight who are overweight. This is due to the fragility of the skeleton due to the heavy load. And cottage cheese contains a lot of calcium, which strengthens bones well.

Maggi Egg Diet

In a situation where eating cottage cheese becomes impossible, it is replaced with eggs. The nutrition plan does not change. In the first 2 weeks, eat 1-2 eggs for breakfast. The diet for 4 weeks also contains eggs.

The egg version is preferred by athletes and bodybuilders , since egg white is the most effective in building muscle mass. It helps to thoroughly dry the athlete’s body without affecting the muscle fibers.

Maggi diet 1 week – “the beginning of the journey”

In the period from the 1st to the 14th day, the daily breakfast for losing weight consists of 2 boiled chicken eggs, half a grapefruit/orange.

Day No. 1

• lunch - eating during the day, in unlimited quantities, one of the following acceptable fruits: apricot, watermelon, melon, orange, apples, pears, pineapples;
• dinner - boiled chicken fillet or meatballs.

Day No. 2

• lunch – boiled turkey without skin;
• dinner - bran bread - 1 piece, boiled eggs - 2 pieces, orange - 1 piece, vegetable salad of carrots, sweet peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes.

Day No. 3

• lunch – red tomatoes, low-fat cheese, toast – no more than 1 piece;
• dinner - boiled fillet or steamed chicken cutlet, without adding salt, spices, or onions.

Day No. 4

• lunch - apples;
• dinner - lettuce, spinach, carrots, boiled lean meat.

Day No. 5

• lunch – beans, boiled eggs – 2 pcs;
• dinner - grapefruit - 1 piece, steamed hake fillet - 150g, cucumbers, onions.

Day No. 6

• lunch - apricots;
• dinner - salad of cucumbers, tomatoes, spinach, boiled rabbit fillet.

Day No. 7

• lunch – boiled zucchini and carrot puree, 1 tomato, 1 orange, steamed turkey without skin;
• dinner - boiled vegetables: green peas, eggplant, onions, tomatoes.

Menu

Before you start eating according to the new menu, you need to make a choice: cottage cheese or eggs. You need to think carefully, because you will have to eat the chosen product a considerable number of times. If you think that you won’t be able to cope with the Maggi diet menu on eggs, since during the first week you will have to eat about two dozen of them, then choose cottage cheese. Several times during the diet it can be replaced with eggs. It is convenient to download the menu in pictures so that it is always visible.

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Egg diet

A chicken egg is a very healthy product that contains a rich set of valuable substances. It takes a long time to digest (soft-boiled for several hours, hard-boiled for an hour more). This provides the satiety necessary for weight loss. When you start 1 week of diet, your body will begin to undergo adjustments and get used to the new diet. The Maggi egg diet for 1 week is as follows:

• Breakfast is the same for 7 days. This is 1 or 2 boiled eggs, half a grapefruit or an orange to choose from.
• 1 day. For lunch, choose any fruit from the allowed ones, eat plenty. For dinner, eat a portion of any meat except lamb.
• Day 2. For lunch, cook chicken in any form. For dinner - salad (tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, peppers), 2 eggs, 1 toast, 1 grapefruit or orange.
• Day 3. Lunch should consist of low-fat cheese, tomatoes, 1 piece of toast.
• Day 4 As on the first day, for lunch you will have to fill yourself with one type of fruit in any quantity: it could be melons, watermelons, but just one thing. Dinner consists of meat with salad.
• Day 5 Lunch consists of eggs (2 pieces) and boiled vegetables. It can be your choice of zucchini with beans or carrots with peas. For dinner, boil or fry fish, prepare a salad, and eat 1 orange or grapefruit for a snack.
• Day 6 Dine on one type of fruit in any quantity. Have dinner with meat, boiled or fried with salad.
• Day 7 For lunch, boil or fry chicken, cook vegetables, eat fresh tomatoes, and snack on 1 grapefruit or orange. Dinner will consist only of any boiled vegetables.

Curd diet

For all cottage cheese lovers, a diet containing the main content of this product will not seem difficult. There are contraindications only for increased stomach acidity. Maggi's weekly cottage cheese diet will be similar to the egg diet. The main product will have to be eaten daily in the morning and sometimes at lunch. It is allowed to exclude only those foods that do not contain protein. Breakfast will always be the same: 1 or 2 eggs, 200 grams of cottage cheese. The 1 week menu for lunch and dinner is as follows:

• 1 day. Lunch is berry or fruit. Choose 1 type of fruit to suit your taste and eat to your heart's content. Dinner – lettuce leaves with lean meat in any form.
• Day 2. For lunch - skinless chicken, cooked at your discretion. For dinner - raw fish and vegetables, and for a snack - 1 orange or grapefruit.
• Day 3. Cheese or cottage cheese, 1 piece of toast, tomatoes - for lunch. Meat and lettuce for dinner.
• Day 4 Lunch consists of only 1 type of any fruit, preferably citrus fruits. For dinner again meat, boiled or fried, lettuce.
• Day 5 For lunch, prepare 2 eggs, a mixture of boiled vegetables in the desired quantity. For dinner there will be fish or shrimp, lettuce, orange or grapefruit.
• Day 6 Choose 1 type of fruit for lunch, and for dinner any meat (minced meat or salad leaves are possible).
• Day 7 For lunch, boil or fry chicken, prepare boiled vegetables (except potatoes, beans, corn), fresh tomatoes, and again have an orange or grapefruit. For dinner, a mixture of vegetables.

Second week of Maggi – “addiction mode”

Day No. 1

• lunch – cucumber and carrot salad, boiled rabbit meat;
• dinner – tomatoes, boiled eggs – 2 pcs., onion, grapefruit – 1 pc.

Day No. 2

• lunch - stewed zucchini and eggplant, boiled chicken breast;
• dinner – orange – 1 pc, boiled eggs – 2 pcs;

Day No. 3

• lunch – steamed turkey, spinach, cucumbers;
• dinner – soft-boiled eggs – 2 pcs, tangerines.

Day No. 4

• lunch – low-fat white cheese (Adyghe, feta), boiled green peas, 2 soft-boiled eggs;
• dinner – a slice of watermelon, 2 boiled eggs.

Day No. 5

• lunch – dietary fish cutlet from low-fat varieties, without adding spices, or boiled pike perch/cod fillet;
• dinner – boiled chicken eggs – 2 pcs.

Day No. 6

• lunch - tomato juice, steamed rabbit, pears;
• dinner - fruit salad of melon, peach, orange and apples.

Day No. 7

• lunch - boiled green beans, squash, skinless chicken, tangerines - 2 pcs.;
• dinner – tomatoes, carrot and zucchini puree, grapefruit – 1 pc., boiled turkey.

Meat on the Maggi diet can only be used in low-fat varieties. The optimal solution is dietary, easily digestible chicken, turkey and rabbit fillets with a low fat content (up to 5.5%).

It is strictly forbidden to consume high-calorie pork (53%) and lamb (18%) while following the protein weight loss method, as they slow down the weight loss process and contribute to worsening results.

“Methodology as a way of life” – menu for week 3

Day No. 1

Throughout the day, you must eat any fruit in any quantity, with the exception of dates, mangoes, figs, bananas, and grapes.

Day No. 2

From 08-30 to 18-00 you can eat a variety of salads from fresh and boiled vegetables, but it is important not to combine them with dry cereals or potatoes.

Day No. 3

During the day it is allowed to eat vegetables and fruits in unlimited quantities. In addition to satisfying hunger, they have a beneficial effect on the body, saturating it with nutrients. It is preferable to consume boiled vegetables on the 17th day of the Maggi diet.

Week 3 Frequently Asked Questions

What vegetables can I eat?

Carrots, zucchini, zucchini, squash, beans, eggplant, green peas, cucumbers, tomatoes, lentils.

What fruits can you eat?

Peaches, apricots, pears, apples, tangerines, oranges, grapefruit, kiwi, melon, plums, watermelon, pamela, pineapple.

Day No. 4

During the day, you are allowed to eat only boiled vegetables, except for white cabbage and lettuce, as well as boiled or steamed fish (pollock, hake, pike, pike perch, haddock, cod, perch).

Day No. 5

The diet for this day consists of boiled meat (chicken, turkey, rabbit, lean veal) and boiled vegetables.

Day No. 6,7

On the 20th, 21st day of Margaret Thatcher's egg diet, you should select one type of fruit (for example, peaches and apricots), which must be consumed separately during the 6th, 7th day of the third week.

Proper weight loss according to the Maggi system allows you to gradually reduce body weight without harm to health, which is especially important for people with chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and cardiovascular system.

Considering the reviews of those who have lost a lot of weight, the third week is characterized by a slowdown in the process of losing extra pounds and a sharp decrease in volume. At the same time, upon completion, as a rule, those losing weight begin to experience a feeling of rapid filling of the stomach. Thanks to this, after leaving the diet it will be much easier to maintain your new weight.

To successfully get rid of extra pounds, you should adhere to certain dietary principles without changing the content of the daily menu. Skipping meals, fasting, and fasting days is also not allowed, as this will lead to breakdowns on sweet, floury, fatty foods. For the first couple of weeks, you should follow a three-course diet, preferably fresh fruits and vegetables, preferably consumed a few hours after the main meal.

It is recommended to cook dishes in the oven, simmer in a non-stick frying pan, or in a slow cooker, so that during cooking they retain more useful minerals and vitamins. The body should be prepared for the start of the diet, gradually giving up sweet and fatty foods, since sudden withdrawal can lead to stress.

The results of the diet depend on the chosen diet, which should not include foods containing fast carbohydrates and having a high glycemic index. The following products are great for creating a menu:

• dairy: cottage cheese with a fat content of up to 5%, hard cheese (with a fat content of up to 20%).
• vegetables: broccoli, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, onions, radishes, as well as lettuce, greens;
• one slice per day of dried bread, whole grain pastries, crispbreads, as well as a couple of tablespoons of bran;
• salad dressings: lemon juice, various natural spices, apple cider vinegar, olive oil;
• lean meat and minced meat;
• drinks: coffee without milk, herbal infusions, chicory, various sugar-free teas;
• fruits: citrus fruits, plums, kiwi, peaches, apricots, quinces, pineapples, pears, unsweetened apples, persimmons, melons, watermelons can be consumed in small quantities;
• lean fish, seafood.

Prohibited foods include all starchy vegetables, including beets, corn, potatoes, legumes, fresh and canned. You should exclude milk, cottage cheese with a fat content exceeding 5%, mushrooms, hard cheese with a fat content above 20%, lamb, pork, and duck or goose meat. Any baked goods, pasta, sweets, alcohol, sugar-containing carbonated drinks, mayonnaise, sauces, ketchup are also prohibited. Cherries, mangoes, dates, prunes, dried apricots, raisins, figs, avocados, bananas, and grapes will not contribute to rapid weight loss.

A diet of a certain calorie content is calculated for each day, and the diet itself can last 2 or 4 weeks.

Approximate diet for a two-week egg diet:

• at the first meal, eat citrus, a couple of eggs, hot drinks; boil eggs hard or fry in a frying pan without oil;
• first day: a couple of citrus fruits, 4 eggs, fresh vegetables, a slice of dried bread, coffee;
• second day: olives, a couple of tomatoes and eggs, fresh vegetables (cucumber, lettuce), boiled or stewed meat;
• third day: a couple of eggs, fresh vegetable salad, chops, hot drinks;
• fourth day: vegetables, low-fat dairy products, a slice of dried bread, spinach, coffee, 4 eggs;
• fifth day: a couple of eggs, fish, fresh vegetables, spinach, toast, citrus;
• sixth day: fruit salad, vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.), steak, coffee;
• seventh day: chicken, a couple of tomatoes, cabbage, grapefruit, carrots, coffee.

The menu for the second week is the same as the first. The combination of foods for every day should contain protein and vegetables rich in fiber, which gives a long-lasting feeling of fullness.

It may be necessary to continue the diet for another two weeks to lose more pounds:

• first day of the 3rd week: eat all fruits except those that are prohibited by the rules;
• second day: any boiled non-starchy vegetables, vegetable salads;
• third day: fresh and boiled fruits, vegetables;
• fourth day: fresh and boiled vegetables, fish, lettuce;
• fifth day: boiled vegetables, steamed or oven-cooked meat;
• sixth and seventh days: choose one type of fruit for each day, for example apples and pears;
• first day of the 4th week: a slice of bread, citrus, vegetables (tomatoes and cucumbers), meat;
• second day: 200 g of meat, toast, four cucumbers, fruit, three tomatoes;
• third day: 20 g of cottage cheese or soft cheese, steamed vegetables, a slice of bread, grapefruit, two tomatoes and cucumbers;
• fourth day: boiled meat, a piece of bread, vegetables (cucumbers and tomatoes), one type of fruit, citrus;
• fifth day: a couple of eggs, fresh vegetables, citrus;
• sixth day: chicken breast or one dairy product, a slice of bread, a glass of kefir, vegetables, citrus;
• seventh day: canned tuna, drain the oil, 20 g of cottage cheese, steamed vegetables, fresh vegetables, citrus.

To get more vitamins and nutrients, try to add greens to all your dishes.

The fourth week of the Maggi diet - “assessing results”

All foods that can be consumed during the day must be proportionally divided into three meals.

Let's consider a detailed description of the menu for the period from 22 to 28 days.

Day No. 1

• boiled chicken fillet without skin – 200g;
• cucumbers – 4 pcs.;
• orange or grapefruit – 1 piece;
• tuna (without oil) – 1 can;
• tomatoes – 4 pcs.;
• toast – 1 pc.

Day No. 2

• one type of fruit from the list of acceptable ones - in any quantity;
• cucumbers, tomatoes – 4 pcs.;
• boiled turkey meat – 200g;
• toast – 1 pc.

Day No. 3

• boiled vegetables except potatoes;
• low-fat cottage cheese – 1 tbsp;
• cucumbers – 2 pcs;
• grapefruit – 1 pc. or tangerines – 2 pcs.;
• tomatoes – 2 pcs.;
• cheese up to 17% – 200g.

Day No. 4

• grapefruit, toast, cucumber, tomato – 1 piece each;
• chicken breast – 500g.

Day No. 5

• vegetable mix without dressing from sweet peppers, carrots, cucumbers (1 piece each) and 3 tomatoes;
• hard-boiled eggs – 2 pcs;
• orange – 1 pc.

Day No. 6

• low-fat cottage cheese – 100g;
• toast – 1 piece;
• tangerines, tomatoes, cucumbers - 2 pcs.;
• curdled milk – 1 cup;
• steamed chicken breasts – 2 pcs.

Day No. 7

• tuna without oil - 1 can;
• toast – 1 piece;
• orange – 1 piece;
• low-fat cottage cheese – 2 tbsp;
• tomatoes – 2 pcs.;
• cucumbers – 3 pcs.

Thus, the Maggi egg diet for 4 weeks is a low-carbohydrate complex, with an emphasis on protein-citrus nutrition. Each stage (7 days) has a strictly selected diet, which must be followed impeccably with the utmost precision. Spontaneous changes in foods, disruption of diet, changing lunch and dinner, increasing acceptable portions are the most common reasons for poor weight loss, and sometimes weight gain, after 28 days.

Maggi cottage cheese diet: menu for 4 weeks

So, there are a whole thirty days ahead, although delicious, but still restrictions. To make it easier for you to navigate, we have compiled for you a kind of Maggi cottage cheese diet table with a menu for every day.

What is worth considering additionally:

1. We recommend taking cottage cheese with a fat content of 1.5%. Why not low fat, you ask? The fact is that such cottage cheese contains too little calcium, and in our nutrition system it is the head of everything. And too fatty cottage cheese, in turn, will not contribute to weight loss.
2. You can drink tea and coffee all this month, but without sugar, milk and other additives.
3. Be sure to drink water in sufficient quantities.
4. Products must be consumed exactly in the order and volumes indicated below. If there are no specific recommendations - until completely saturated.

And now - directly to the Maggi curd diet menu for 4 weeks.

Week one

The difficult four-week journey is just beginning. At the first stage, your diet changes noticeably, and therefore your body will undergo significant restructuring.

Your breakfast throughout the week will be the same: 200 grams of cottage cheese and one medium grapefruit.

• Monday.
  Your lunch is one type of fruit in unlimited quantities (any fruit except grapes and bananas). Your dinner is meat or minced meat, always lean and cooked without adding oil (except lamb).
• Tuesday.
  Your lunch is skinless chicken, boiled or fried (but the first option is better).
  Your dinner is two eggs (or replace with cottage cheese), one toast, one grapefruit and any fresh vegetables : tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots and so on.
• Wednesday.
  Your lunch consists of low-fat cheese (up to 17%), tomatoes and one piece of toast. Your dinner is boiled meat or minced meat, excluding lamb.
• Thursday. Your lunch is any fruit allowed in any quantity. Your dinner is a vegetable salad of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and carrots, as well as boiled minced meat or any meat except lamb.
• Friday.
  Your lunch is 200 grams of cottage cheese and
  boiled vegetables from among those allowed (carrots, green peas, green beans, zucchini). Your dinner is fresh vegetables (the same as in previous days), one grapefruit and any lean fish, cooked without adding oil.
• Saturday. Your lunch is again any fruit in any quantities from the list of permitted ones. Your dinner is the same fresh vegetables, as well as boiled meat or minced meat (we still exclude lamb).
• Sunday.
  Your lunch is boiled or fried (without oil) skinless chicken, one grapefruit, tomatoes and boiled vegetables (the list of allowed ones is on the Friday menu). Your dinner is again boiled vegetables.

Week two

Your body is already accustomed to changes in diet, so it’s time to introduce even more cottage cheese into it.

Your breakfast, as last week, is grapefruit and 200 grams of cottage cheese.

• Monday.
  Your lunch is any fresh vegetables allowed (see the menu of the first week) and boiled meat - lean and in no case lamb. Minced meat is allowed. Your dinner is 200 grams of cottage cheese, one medium grapefruit and the same fresh vegetables.
• Tuesday. Your lunch is fresh vegetables and boiled meat. Your dinner is your favorite cottage cheese and grapefruit.
• Wednesday.
  Your lunch is boiled or fried meat - any meat except lamb. You can also use minced meat, just low-fat. Plus cucumbers. Your dinner is 200 grams of cottage cheese and one grapefruit.
• Thursday. Your lunch is a traditional two-hundred-gram portion of cottage cheese, low-fat cheese (maximum 17%) and boiled vegetables from the list of acceptable ones. Your dinner is one grapefruit and the usual 200 grams of cottage cheese.
• Friday.
  Your lunch is boiled fish. Your dinner is cottage cheese.
• Saturday. Your lunch is one grapefruit, tomatoes in any quantity, meat – boiled and not too fatty (exclude lamb!). Your dinner is a mixture of fruits (you can take any fruits, except those that are prohibited).
• Sunday.
  Your lunch is one medium grapefruit, tomatoes, boiled chicken, skinned, and boiled vegetables. The third meal is completely similar to the second.

Week three

It is believed that by the third week the body should already accept the rules of the game and begin to rapidly lose kilograms. To spur it on, the diet at this stage is designed in such a way that intensive weight loss continues.

• Monday
  – exclusively fruits in any quantities (except those prohibited).
• Tuesday – only vegetables.
• Wednesday
  – both.
• Thursday – boiled fish and vegetables.
• Friday
  – meat and vegetables.
• Saturday - fruit again, like on Monday.
• Sunday
  – one type of fruit, but still in any quantity.

Week four

The last push is the hardest! Products are distributed throughout the day, and you decide in what order to consume them.

• Monday
  - several tomatoes and cucumbers, one grapefruit, one toast, boiled lean meat and one can of canned tuna without oil (can be rinsed with water).
• Tuesday – up to two hundred grams of boiled meat, three or four cucumbers and tomatoes, one allowed fruit.
• Wednesday
  – cottage cheese or cheese, cooked vegetables, 2 cucumbers and tomatoes, 1 piece of toast and grapefruit.
• Thursday – half a boiled lean chicken, cucumber, several tomatoes, one toast, one grapefruit.
• Friday
  – 200 grams of cottage cheese, green salad, three tomatoes, grapefruit.
• Saturday – two boiled chicken breasts, 150 grams of cottage cheese or feta cheese, one piece of toast, a couple of cucumbers and tomatoes, one medium grapefruit.
• Sunday
  – 200 grams of cottage cheese or low-fat cheese, tuna without oil, two tomatoes and cucumbers, boiled vegetables, toast, grapefruit.

This is what an approximate monthly Maggi diet menu looks like in a curd version. As you can see, nothing complicated - strictly follow our recommendations, and a stunning result will not keep you waiting!

Consolidation of the obtained result

Exiting the Maggi diet should be gradual. To avoid putting a lot of stress on the body, the number of calories consumed per day must be increased slowly so that it “remembers” the new nutrition system in detail. It is strictly forbidden to overeat.

Due to the fact that the basis of the menu for 4 weeks is protein products, vegetables, fruits, the Maggi diet promotes the adaptation of the gastrointestinal tract to the systematic consumption of plant foods, which cleanses the intestines, restores its microflora and acts as a source of nutrients.

When losing 15 kg or more, you should take the most responsible approach to consolidating the result. Nutrition after a diet should be balanced, low-calorie and easily digestible. That is why, in order to eliminate the possibility of regaining lost kilograms, it is important to limit the intake of confectionery, carbonated, alcoholic drinks, sugar, fatty, fried, spicy foods, both on the first day after the end of the weight loss cycle, and throughout the subsequent period (for life) .

The correct menu for the additional fifth week, the distinctive feature of which is lighter dietary conditions, will help to consolidate the results obtained.

Let's look at the exact menu by day on how to exit the Maggi diet correctly. Daily breakfast for the 5th week consists of 1 orange or grapefruit, 2 eggs.

Day No. 1

• lunch – tomatoes, boiled eggs – 2 pcs;
• dinner – tangerines – 2 pcs., vinaigrette without oil – 1 serving (200g), soft-boiled eggs – 2 pcs.

Day No. 2

• lunch – kiwi – 3 pcs., soft-boiled eggs – 2 pcs;
• dinner – vegetable salad of white cabbage, lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, celery, boiled rabbit fillet – 180g.

Day No. 3

• lunch – spinach, steamed omelette of two eggs;
• dinner – cabbage, beets, cottage cheese 5% or cheese 9%, soft-boiled eggs – 2 pcs.

Day No. 4

• lunch – boiled eggs – 2 pcs., lettuce leaves;
• dinner – stewed carrots, zucchini, eggplants, steamed fish – 150g. (preferably pike or cod).

Day No. 5

• lunch – spinach, soft-boiled eggs – 2 pcs.;
• dinner – boiled green peas, steamed hake fillet – 150g.

Day No. 6

• lunch – any fruit from the list of permitted fruits in unlimited quantities;
• dinner - tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, steak.

Day No. 7

• lunch – baked chicken with tomatoes and zucchini - 250g;
• dinner – stewed cabbage with carrots, boiled rabbit fillet – 180g.

The Maggi diet for 5 weeks allows you not only to achieve the desired result, without losses to health and the occurrence of “hunger pangs,” but also to consolidate it. A protein-citrus diet specially developed by the American Mayo Clinic allows you to lose from 5 to 20 kg, depending on excess weight. If a minimal adjustment of body weight is necessary (up to 5-8 kg), the optimal solution is the Maggi diet for 2 weeks, 10-20 or more - for 28-35 days.

FAQ

What does one serving mean in the Maggi diet?

This designation determines the permissible size of the product consumed without compromising the weight loss process. As a rule, during one meal the permissible portion is: eggs - 2 pcs., cottage cheese - 200 g., fish - 150 g., meat - 200 g., stewed vegetables - 100 g.

Why is it difficult to lose weight on the Maggi diet?

As a rule, after 10-14 days the weight loss process slows down. The reason for this phenomenon is the body’s adaptation to the new mass. Often, after 3-4 days of a “dead” arrow on the scale, the process of losing extra pounds resumes.

Is alcohol allowed on the Maggi diet?

Alcoholic drinks, like bananas, grapes, dates, potatoes, pork, lamb, and figs, are classified as prohibited foods.

Are Margaret Thatcher's diet and a hot mug of Maggi compatible?

No. Due to the chemical composition of the “fast” broth and the lack of nutrients in it, it is unsafe to consume dehydrated foods not only during the period of weight loss, but also after leaving the diet.

What can you drink?

Purified water (from 2 l/day), green or herbal tea, unsweetened coffee in moderation without adding milk (no more than 1 cup/day).

Maggi diet during pregnancy: can it be done or not?

Due to a poor diet, doctors do not recommend practicing the protein-citrus weight loss system for women in an “interesting” position. In rare cases, the Maggi cottage cheese diet is allowed for 2 weeks, and during this period the expectant mother should be under the strict supervision of specialists.

How do you lose weight on the Maggi diet?

During the period of small plumbs, as a rule, volumes begin to rapidly decrease (week 3), especially in the hips and abdomen. According to reviews from those losing weight, if you lose 20 kg in four weeks, you can go from size 54 to size 44. There are a large number of photos online before and after losing weight, which clearly show how the volume has gone.

Why does diarrhea occur after the Maggi diet?

Frequent bowel movements are a natural reaction to the “oversaturation” of the body with protein foods, a deficiency of fats and carbohydrates, as well as a change in diet. As a rule, if you follow a diet, after 2-3 days the problem resolves on its own.

Can meat be replaced with chicken?

While following the Maggi diet, you can only eat lean meats. These include: chicken, turkey (skinless breast or fillet), rabbit, veal or beef.

What do doctors say about the Maggi diet?

Before practicing the protein method of losing weight, all experts agree on one opinion: it is necessary to conduct an examination of the body for the presence of diseases of the liver, heart, kidneys, stomach, and pancreas. In order to avoid worsening the health condition, if an illness is detected, it is strictly prohibited to practice this system. In addition, you should not adhere to a “egg”, “cheese”, “curd” diet if you are allergic to these products or the woman is expecting a child.

How to replace eggs in the Maggi diet?

For cottage cheese (with fat content up to 5%) or cheese (up to 25%, preferably 9%).

Is there an iPhone app called “Maggi weight loss method”?

Yes. Currently, iPhone developers are increasing the functionality of the device every year by adding additional programs to the standard set of options. One of the new products is considered to be an application for weight loss according to the Margaret Thatcher method. The essence of its development is to maximally satisfy the user's needs. This application not only reminds you of the correct diet (menu in the table), but also calculates the required amount of products that should be purchased for the coming week of losing weight.

Can I have honey?

Allowed, but not more than 1 tsp. in a day.

What is toast?

This is a toasted slice of black or white bread (at the discretion of the person losing weight).

What to dress the salad with?

It’s better to use vegetable juice, sometimes you can sprinkle it with lemon, rarely with apple cider vinegar. It is strictly forbidden to season salads with mayonnaise, sauces, oil and fat.

Is it possible to chew chewing gum while losing weight?

Not recommended as it stimulates the appetite. It is better to replace chewing gum with sugar-free candies.

What are the disadvantages of the Maggi diet?

The main disadvantage of this technique is the inability to continue it if the diet is disrupted. In case of failure, it is not advisable to continue the diet, since it will not bring the desired effect. To achieve the desired number on the scale, the weight loss cycle should be started again.

Is it possible to have fasting days every Thursday during the “Iron Lady” protein-citrus diet?

No. This method of losing weight eliminates unloading of the body.

How comparable are the Maggi diet and sports?

Physical activity (running, brisk walking, fitness, water aerobics, gymnastics, swimming, shaping, cycling) has a positive effect on the human body, especially during the period of weight loss. Proper nutrition and exercise allow you to lose extra pounds much faster and tone your muscles.

What is more effective than the Maggi diet for 14 days or 28?

The longer the duration of the technique, the better the weight loss result. On average, in two weeks the weight loss is 5-8 kg, in four - 10-20 kg.

Recipes

Maggi's egg, cheese and curd diet for 4 weeks is a difficult test not only for the body, but also for the nervous system. Due to the monotonous and meager diet, not everyone can maintain a protein-vegetable system.

Let's consider the most common dishes prepared from permitted products, which will diversify the menu and not only facilitate the process of losing weight, but will also give real pleasure from eating low-calorie healthy food.

Recipes for Maggi diet 1 week

Minced meat roll

You must first prepare the following ingredients:

• rabbit meat – 500g;
• egg – 1 piece;
• garlic – 2 cloves;
• onions – 1 pc;
• parsley dill.

The cooking process is as follows: first of all, you need to grind the meat and onion using a meat grinder or blender. Then add a raw egg to the resulting minced meat, mix well and place on cling film in a 2cm layer, sprinkle with chopped herbs and garlic. After this, roll the minced meat into a roll, wrap it in foil paper and place it on a baking sheet.

The oven must be preheated to 200°, then place the dish in the baking chamber for 20 minutes. After the specified time has elapsed, open the foil slightly and place the dish in the oven for another 10 minutes to brown.

It is recommended to consume minced meat roll no more than twice a week (on the third and seventh day) in the amount of 180 g/day.

Vegetable pie

Ingredients:

• boiled carrots – 2 pcs.;
• fresh green peas – 250g;
• egg – 2 pcs.;
• parsley, spinach.

The principle of preparing a vegetable pie: first grate the carrots (preferably on a coarse grater); if desired, they can be finely chopped. Place the chopped product and green peas in layers in a non-stick container with high sides, then pour in the beaten egg. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 180°. Decorate the finished pie with herbs.

Instead of carrots and green peas, you can use boiled beans and zucchini as the main ingredients.

You can consume no more than 250g/day of vegetable pie during the week.

Homemade cottage cheese

Currently, Margaret Thatcher's cottage cheese weight loss method is becoming increasingly popular every year. Considering the fact that in milk protein, compared to animal protein, the content of amino acids is much higher, the number of adherents of such a food system, in contrast to the egg one, is noticeably increasing. And the presence of calcium and phosphorus determines its high value.

The Maggi diet with cottage cheese involves daily consumption of a low-fat fermented milk product, which you can easily make yourself at home.

First of all, you need to prepare the following ingredients:

• milk – up to 1.5% – 2l.;
• vinegar - 2 tbsp.

The essence of making homemade cottage cheese is as follows: heat the milk to 120°, remove from heat, gradually adding vinegar. During the process of combining the components, the mixture must be constantly stirred. To separate the curd and whey, it is recommended to leave the prepared mass for 30 minutes, then drain the liquid using a colander.

To avoid “leakage” of small particles of the product, it is better to put gauze at the bottom of the container. After separating the curd and whey, the former, in turn, needs to be rinsed under cold water, squeezed well, and separated with a fork. After completing this procedure, the fermented milk product is ready for consumption.

"The Golden Cockerel"

The Maggi diet for 1 week is especially difficult to tolerate, since it is during this period that the body adapts to the new diet. The Golden Cockerel dietary salad will help to facilitate this process and diversify the menu.

Ingredients:

• chicken breast (without skin) – 400g;
• orange – 1 pc.;
• apple – 1 piece;
• soy sauce – 1 tsp.

The process of preparing the dish is as follows: boil the chicken breast until half cooked, at the same time grind an orange and an apple in a blender. Season the resulting fruit puree with soy sauce, then add to the meat and simmer for 10 minutes. After the specified time has passed, sprinkle the chicken breast with 1 tbsp. lemon juice.

You can consume this dish after 1-2 days for 28 days.