Figure correction. The most effective hardware techniques

An ideal body is the cherished desire of every girl on earth. To achieve the goal, many methods are available and good, including fasting, diet, physical activity and calculating calories per day.

One of the effective methods of losing weight is drying for girls, which involves a certain diet or diet, and also includes athletic training with an emphasis on certain muscle groups. What is drying, how long it should take and how to do everything correctly - this will be discussed in more detail in the article.

Principles of drying for girls

To lose weight correctly, you need to adhere to the following drying principles:

• A diet aimed at burning fat should continue for 30-60 days. More precise timing depends on the initial thickness of the fat layer.
• You need to enter drying smoothly.
• You should eat in small portions, but at least 5-7 times a day.
• You need to drink at least 2 liters of water.
• You should count your calories throughout the day. The daily caloric intake depends on the woman’s age, her weight and physical activity. The average daily caloric intake is 1500 kcal.
• Sports should be regular. Strength exercises should be combined with aerobic training.
• Carbohydrate foods should be sharply limited. But it is necessary to reduce its volume gradually, and not sharply.
• Breakfast should be hearty.
• Dishes can be prepared in any way except frying.
• The menu should limit flour and sweet foods.
• Fats should be excluded, but they cannot be completely abandoned. The best source of fat is vegetable oil.

How to properly dry dry for men

In order for the time and effort spent during drying to be effective, guys should comply with several basic conditions. They will help you properly organize your nutrition and physical activity system.

The duration of the program should be at least 4 weeks for trained athletes and 12 weeks for beginners.

Effective body drying for men at home is only possible if the basic rules are followed:

1. Do cardio throughout the program.
2. Take food fractionally, in small quantities. Try to do this at equal intervals, 4-5 times a day.
3. Drink more pure water, green or ginger tea without sugar (at least 2.5 liters per day).
4. It is not recommended to consume food 2 hours before and after training.
5. Reduce salt intake as much as possible.

Salt cannot be completely eliminated to avoid health problems.

1. Mandatory meal for breakfast.
2. Reduce your calorie content as much as possible and make it light.
3. The food processing methods are as follows: boiling, baking, steaming.
4. Towards the end of the diet, carbohydrate intake should be kept to a minimum.

You cannot completely avoid carbohydrates; glucose is necessary for the functioning of vital organs, such as the brain.

1. It is necessary to completely abandon fruits and eliminate harmful animal fats. Cooking protein foods should be without fat. The basis of the nutrition program is proteins. The amount of carbohydrates allowed for consumption is 2 grams per 1 kilogram of body weight. By the end of 1 week, the figure drops to 1 gram of carbohydrates.
2. The body definitely needs fats, but in minimal doses. You can use cold-pressed vegetable oils.
3. If the body has a very hard time without carbohydrates, you can snack on 1 green apple or half a grapefruit per day. This is allowed only during the first week of drying, until the body adapts.

Prohibited foods include: fast food, any bread, pastries, honey, processed meats, jam, salty foods, soda drinks and alcohol.

Body drying menu for girls for a month

First week

In the first week of drying carbohydrates per day, you should receive 2.5 g per 1 kg of weight. They can be obtained from cereals (brown rice and buckwheat), from vegetables and fruits.

The menu is based on the following products:

• Every other day you need to eat fish.
• Chicken breast is used as meat.
• Cheese is rarely eaten, but kefir and cottage cheese are often consumed.
• Fresh vegetables, lettuce and herbs must be present on the table.

Vegetable oils and lemon juice should be used as a salad dressing.

Menu for the first week of drying:

Second week

In the second week of drying, the amount of carbohydrates should be limited to 1 g per 1 kg of weight. These products should be consumed in the first half of the day.

Menu for the second week of drying:

Third week

In the third week of drying, the amount of carbohydrates consumed per day must be further reduced - to 0.5 g per 1 kg of weight. In addition, fruits are completely excluded from the menu.

Menu for the third week of drying:

Fourth week

In the fourth week of drying, carbohydrate foods are reduced to a minimum. You are allowed to eat no more than six spoons of porridge per day. You can't eat carrots.

Menu for the fourth week of drying:

Diet plan

Below is an example of an approximate daily menu for a man weighing 80 kg. Products can be alternated and swapped. The last carbohydrate intake can be made after training, but in the evening protein should predominate. You can break it down from 6 to 8 doses per day, the main thing is to get the right amount of nutrients.

1. 30 g brown rice, 1 cucumber + 6 egg white omelette
2. 60 g buckwheat, 1 apple + chicken fillet 200 g
3. 30 g brown rice, 1 cucumber + veal 200 g
4. 60 g buckwheat, 1 cucumber + 200 g chicken fillet
5. 30 g brown rice, boiled cauliflower 100 g + tuna 150 g
6. 30 g brown rice, broccoli 100 g + chicken fillet 200 g
7. hake or pollock 300 g + vegetable salad 100 g
8. chicken fillet 200 g + 1 cucumber

A diet that replenishes the daily need for protein - 440 g, and 80 g of carbohydrates, for an athlete weighing 80 kg. At first it will seem that it is impossible to eat so much meat, but believe me, a hungry body on a low-carb diet will experience hunger every 2-2.5 hours. Protein does not fill you for long, and a small amount of carbohydrates will lead to an energy deficit, due to which fat will burn quickly.

Example menu

Unfortunately, the list of products is very meager, and it will not be possible to create a varied menu for a month without repeating products. We present menu options that can be alternated with each other to dry out. The ideal nutrition program for drying the body for men is an individually selected nutrition plan, which is based on personal experience of fat burning and an understanding of how the body reacts to changes in calorie content and proportions of fatty acids in the diet.

Example 1

1. Protein omelet with cabbage.
2. 1 apple.
3. Rice with boiled meat.
4. Chicken baked with vegetables.
5. Orange.
6. Vegetable salad with seafood.

Power scheme 2

1. Meat with vegetables.
2. Grapefruit.
3. Buckwheat with fish.
4. Boiled squid with fresh cucumbers.
5. Mussels with greens.
6. Shrimp omelette without oil.

Alternate days, changing dishes only to those allowed from the list.

BZHU calculation formula

To calculate your metabolic rate, you will need the following steps:

• Women: 655 + (96*weight/kg) + (1.8*height/cm) – (4.7*age in years).
• Men: 66 + (13.7*weight/kg) + (5*height/cm_ - (6.8*age in years).

The resulting figure must be multiplied by the activity coefficient:

• If a person leads a sedentary lifestyle and moves little, then multiply by 1.2.
• If a person plays sports 1-3 times a week, but the loads are not too intense, then you will need to multiply by 1.38.
• If a person trains 1-5 times a week, and the loads are moderate, then he will need to multiply by 1.55.
• When physical activity is high, you need to multiply by 1.73

You must subtract 500 from the resulting value. The final figure will characterize the daily calorie content.

The next step is to calculate the calorie corridor:

• To determine the minimum daily caloric intake, subtract 250 from the daily caloric intake.
• To determine your maximum daily calorie intake, you need to add 100 to your daily calorie intake.

For example, if a person’s average daily caloric intake is 1600, then he cannot gain more than 1700 kcal and less than 1350 kcal.

The last step is to calculate the amount of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. One gram of protein and carbohydrates contains 4 kcal. One gram of fat contains 9 kcal. You should consume 30-35% protein, 15-20% fat and 45-50% carbohydrates per day.

The calculation is done as follows:

1. Protein:
   Minimum level: (1350 * 0.3) / 4 = 101 g.
2. Maximum level: (1700 * 0.35) / 4 = 148 g.
3. Fats:
   Minimum level: (1350 * 0.15) / 9 = 22 g.
4. Maximum level: (1700 * 0.2) / 9 = 37 g.
5. Carbohydrates:
   Minimum level: (1350 * 0.45) / 4 = 151 g.
6. Maximum level: (1700 * 0.5) / 4 = 212 g.

How to correctly calculate calories and nutritional supplements

To reduce body fat, you need to consume 21 to 26 calories per kilogram of weight. This will provide an energy deficit, and the body will begin to release fats. Start calculating with more - 26 calories, when a plateau occurs, gradually reduce calories to 21 per kg of weight.

So, let's take as an example the total weight - 80 kg.

Multiply your weight by 26 calories = 2080 calories per day that you need to consume.

Let's calculate the amount of carbohydrates: 80 multiplied by 1 g = 80 g of net carbohydrates that you need to consume. If we convert it into calories, knowing in advance that 1 g of carbohydrate contains 4 calories, we get (80x4) = 320 calories from carbohydrates.

Proteins: subtract 320 from the total calories, we get 1760 calories from protein. 1 g of protein also contains 4 calories, (1760 divided by 4), we get 440 g of pure protein that you need daily. For every kilogram of body weight there will be (440 g/80 kg) = 5.5 g of protein.

Drying the body after 40 years - nuances

To undergo body drying after 40 years, you will need to create a nutrition program with a menu for 14-28 days. Regular physical activity is no less important at this age.

After 40 years, you should reduce the amount of carbohydrates you consume a little more. You need to enter the diet very carefully, as well as exit it.

In addition to the standard menu, you can use nutritional supplements designed for athletes. For example, it could be: Yohimbine, Acetyl L-carnitine, Express.

Drying training regimen

Training while drying the body is a must.

The cutting training regime is very individual for each person. Without knowing your level of physical fitness, it is difficult to give any specific recommendations.

We can only say that you should definitely continue strength training involving the muscles of the whole body. If you do not train your muscles, the body will destroy them first, considering them an “unnecessary load.” The duration of training may be slightly reduced compared to usual.

It is important not to overdo it with aerobics during this period. Aerobic training should complement strength training, but you should not do aerobics to the point of exhaustion. Aerobic training normally burns primarily fat, but since your body receives fewer nutrients during drying, muscles will begin to be actively burned along with fat.

A professional trainer can select the ideal set of exercises for you. But if you train yourself and dry your muscles at home, monitor the changes in your body very carefully. As soon as you feel a bias in one direction or another, adjust the program.

List of allowed and prohibited products for drying the body

The cutting diet should include proteins, fats and carbohydrates, but with an emphasis on the first component. Fast carbohydrates should not be on the menu.

Authorized products:

• Any fish.
• All vegetables except potatoes and legumes.
• Any meat: chicken, turkey, beef, veal, lamb, rabbit and nutria.
• Milk, cottage cheese, kefir, yogurt, tofu cheese.
• Seafood.
• Chicken egg white.
• Greenery.

Limited consumption products:

• Boiled potatoes in their jackets, baked potatoes.
• Durum pasta.
• Cereals.
• Nuts and dried fruits.
• Berries.
• Low-fat cheeses.
• Chicken egg yolk.
• Legumes.
• Wholemeal bread.

Prohibited products:

• Bread made from wheat flour and other flour products.
• Sweet.
• Pasta made from soft wheat varieties.
• Mayonnaise.
• Canned foods.
• Smoked products.
• Sausage.
• Processed cheese.

Delicious and healthy recipes

Greek salad

To prepare the dish you will need the following components:

• One lemon.
• Two teaspoons of dried oregano.
• Three teaspoons of minced garlic.
• A teaspoon of basil.
• Two tablespoons of wine vinegar.
• One romaine lettuce.
• A cup of olive oil.
• Two tomatoes.
• Cucumber, green pepper and red onion – 1 pc.
• 0.2 kg Feta cheese.
• A cup of olives.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

To prepare the sauce, you need to mix lemon juice with oregano, garlic, olive oil, wine vinegar and sugar. To obtain a uniform consistency, whisk the sauce and cool.

Vegetables are cut, placed in a salad bowl, poured with sauce, kept for a quarter of an hour and served.

Sea bass

To prepare the dish you will need the following components:

• 4 stalks of green onions.
• A bunch of cilantro.
• A clove of garlic.
• One lime.
• One Jalapeño pepper.
• 1/4 cup lime juice and the same amount of olive oil.
• A teaspoon of honey.
• Two tablespoons of vegetable oil.
• 1.5 kg sea bass.
• Three tablespoons of flour.

You can serve corn tortillas with the dish.

Separately mix jalapeno, garlic, lime zest, cilantro, onion, olive oil, salt, and honey.

The perch is rubbed with pepper and salt, rolled in flour and fried in a preheated frying pan. After frying is finished, the fish is poured with the prepared sauce and served with flatbread.

Chicken with broccoli and almonds

To prepare the dish you will need the following products:

• 0.35 kg chicken fillet.
• 0.5 kg of broccoli.
• Chili flakes – 1/2 teaspoon.
• Roasted almonds – 0.1 kg.
• A teaspoon of sesame oil.
• Salt, pepper and olive oil to taste.

Chicken fillet is coated in seasonings, fried in a hot frying pan, then cooled and cut into strips. Broccoli is boiled in boiling salted water for several minutes. Fry them in olive oil along with chili flakes, add chicken fillet and almonds at the end of frying. The dish is poured with sesame oil, salt and pepper. Fry for another two minutes.

Shrimp with garlic and honey with broccoli garnish

To prepare the dish you will need the following products:

• 0.45 kg shrimp.
• Two tablespoons of garlic.
• A teaspoon of ginger root.
• Half a cup of honey.
• 1/4 cup soy sauce.
• 1.5 cups of broccoli.

Mix garlic, honey, ginger and soy sauce - this is a marinade for shrimp, but you don’t need to take all of it, but only 1/3 of it. Marinating time is 60 minutes. Stew broccoli in two tablespoons of sauce for five minutes. The shrimp are stewed there for minutes. When the shrimp are cooked, add the broccoli again and heat for another 3 minutes. The finished dish is poured with the remaining marinade.

Chicken fillet with asparagus and lemon wedges

To prepare the dish you will need the following products:

• 0.4 kg chicken fillet.
• 1/4 cup flour.
• 4 tablespoons butter.
• 2 cups asparagus.
• 2 lemons.
• 2 tablespoons of honey.
• To taste: salt, pepper, lemon pepper seasoning.
• For decoration you need chopped parsley.

Beat the chicken until the fillet is 1 cm thick. Dip the fillet in flour with salt and pepper, fry in butter for three minutes on each side, sprinkle with lemon pepper on top.

Asparagus is simmered in a frying pan until it turns a bright green color. Remove the asparagus, then fry the lemon in butter for two minutes. Now place asparagus, chicken and lemon in layers in the pan again and heat thoroughly. You can top the dish with sauce. To prepare it, honey is melted together with butter, in the same fat that remains after frying the chicken and lemon. This will give the dish a lemony taste.

Contraindications

Drying the body is unacceptable if the following contraindications exist:

• Liver diseases.
• Carrying a child.
• Diseases of the digestive system.
• Diseases of the urinary system.
• Diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
• Lactation.
• Diabetes mellitus and other pathologies of the endocrine system.

Recommendations for girls on drying at home

In order for body drying carried out at home to be effective, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

• You need to eat every 2-3 hours, which will avoid sudden surges in blood sugar levels.
• You need to drink clean water every hour. To calculate the volume of water you should drink per knock, you need to multiply your weight by 0.03.
• Every day you need to monitor the calorie content of the foods you eat.
• Every fifth day should be made carbohydrate. At this time, you should increase the amount of carbohydrate foods consumed, which will prevent the burning of muscle mass.
• Women can dry for 12 weeks, and men for 8 weeks. If drying is practiced for the first time, its duration should not exceed 5 weeks.
• Be sure to exercise while drying.
• When the amount of carbohydrates consumed decreases, you need to increase the amount of protein food to 2-3 g per 1 kg of body weight.
• In order to prevent disruptions in metabolic processes, it is necessary to reduce the daily calorie intake gradually, and not sharply: by 200 kcal in 7 days, but no more.
• Taking vitamin-mineral complexes will help avoid slowing down metabolic processes.
• If the weight has risen, then the body should give the body a two-day “carbohydrate boom”. This activates the thyroid gland.
• You should avoid fast carbohydrates, such as soft wheat pasta or white rice.
• To speed up the process of burning fat, you need to completely give up carbohydrate foods once every 7 days.
• Taking casein protein will prevent you from feeling hungry and will prevent the development of catabolism.
• Before each workout, you need to take L-carnitine. This will increase the number of kilocalories burned by 2 times.
• On days leading up to training, you should not sharply limit the amount of carbohydrates you consume.
• Before training, you need to eat slow carbohydrates or drink whey protein.
• Once a day you need to eat a portion of fatty fish. A serving does not contain more than 200 kcal, but the fats that are part of it have a positive effect on the process of losing weight.
• Dinner should consist mainly of protein foods. You can completely replace these products with casein protein and low-fat milk.

What is drying

The question of how to properly dry girls to lose weight worries many representatives of the fair sex. The concept of drying refers to sports; this is the method used by professional bodybuilders to prepare for competitions. At this time, they need to dry out their own body so that the relief of the pumped muscles is better defined.

With the help of a special diet, they achieve results by avoiding carbohydrate foods and reducing calorie intake. This way you get rid of subcutaneous fat. It is reduced to almost zero due to the activation of rapid metabolism, but at the same time muscle mass is built up. How to dry yourself properly:

1. This method of losing weight has gained particular popularity among ordinary girls who do not like to let their figure slip. But this method is not as simple as it might seem at first glance, because the personal correct method of drying the body takes years to achieve. Drying properly means vigorously losing fat, not liquid, and also making sure that the fat layer transforms into muscle.
2. Proper drying is based on the use of protein, due to this, muscle growth occurs. Drying is also carried out thanks to a certain rhythm, exercise and avoidance of carbohydrates. The duration of drying should not exceed more than 5 weeks, because the body needs the necessary substances and vitamins contained in carbohydrates. Therefore, over time you will have to reconsider your diet. Super body drying in a week is the best option for a special diet.

A figure requires drying, in which a person will maintain a healthy, balanced diet. Sometimes it happens that you want something harmful, but it’s one thing when a girl rarely takes liberties with food, and another thing when poor nutrition occurs on an ongoing basis.

But even after the worst nutritional scenarios, body weight after drying begins to return much later than after a diet. Drying the body before and after a diet is of great importance, because the basis of losing weight is not in losing moisture, but in getting rid of subcutaneous fat .

Workouts during the drying period

To dry your body successfully, you need to train. And you can do this even at home.

To create a training plan, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

• Strength exercises should alternate with aerobic exercises.
• You need to do strength exercises twice every 7 days and aerobic exercises three times. Examples of the most effective aerobic exercises: swimming, running, cycling, step aerobics, skipping rope, rowing, roller skating.
• Aerobic exercise is best done in the first half of the day, immediately after waking up.
• The pulse during training should be 120 beats per minute.
• The optimal training duration is 45 minutes - 1 hour.
• It is good to use a heart rate monitor during exercise.
• The body must recover. To do this, two days a week must be free from training.
• You should eat 2 hours before the start of classes and two hours after them.

Training plan

The presented training plan is designed to work the main muscle groups. It is suitable for beginners. Exercises should be performed 10-15 times, 3 approaches each. After two months, the number of approaches can be increased to four.

To start, you need to train three times a week, and then you can increase the number of sessions to four. The duration of one workout is 60 minutes. Subsequently, the time is increased to 90 minutes.

Workout 1.

You need to start your workout with a warm-up.

• Crunches while lying on the floor.
• Deadlift using dumbbells.
• Dumbbell press from a sitting and standing position.
• Squats with dumbbells.
• Bench push-ups from behind.
• Lunges with dumbbells.
• Bent-over dumbbell row.
• French press using dumbbells.

You need to complete the workout with a cool-down, which lasts 2-5 minutes.

Workout 2.

You need to start doing the exercises with a ten-minute warm-up.

• Raising legs from a lying position.
• Lifting onto a chair using dumbbells.
• Wide grip bench press.
• Stretching from a standing position with dumbbells.
• Bent-over dumbbell raises.
• Lunges with dumbbells.
• Side bends with dumbbells.
• Arm curl with dumbbells from a standing position.
• Calf raises with dumbbells.

You need to complete the workout with a 2-5 minute cool-down.

Body drying for men

The procedure for drying the body at home is a set of simple measures aimed at eliminating subcutaneous fat without compromising the gained muscle mass.

I note that you should dry outside the gym only under the guidance of a knowledgeable trainer and after working to increase body weight.

Why is there a need to dry the body? While building muscle mass, guys do not pay attention to nutrition and consume almost everything. They often include sports supplements in their diet that accelerate muscle growth.

Naturally, along with muscle growth, fat appears on the body. To make a man's figure look flawless, it is necessary to get rid of fat and emphasize muscle definition. This is exactly the effect achieved by drying the body.

The process of drying the body is based on a complete change in nutrition. Fats and carbohydrates are excluded from the diet, the main emphasis is on protein foods. Such a diet without proper training and experience is a dangerous undertaking. You can dry your body only if there are no medical contraindications. It is not recommended for organ diseases.

In addition to a protein diet, a strict daily regimen and regular exercise must be observed, taking into account age and body type. Below I will discuss in detail the nutritional features and training program.

Training program for men

It is much more convenient to train in the gym, since the necessary sports equipment is available there. At home, you should have a training program and sports equipment at hand.

• When working out at home, you will have to increase the duration of your workouts and reduce the working weight. Aerobic exercise is considered ideal. Such exercises quickly burn fat, and a protein diet preserves muscle volume.
• You can effectively exercise at home with dumbbells, a barbell and a jump rope. A bicycle or roller skates will provide excellent results. If you don’t have such sports equipment in your arsenal, a yard horizontal bar and parallel bars will come to the rescue. The main thing is that during the training the load is distributed evenly. In this case, you need to pump up all the muscles.
• Through regular home workouts you will gain experience. As a result, while examining your figure, you will be able to identify muscle groups that are poorly trained and adjust your training program to eliminate this deficiency. Even if you study at home, use a program developed by a professional taking into account your individual data.
• Sports preparations for drying the body. When a person trains at home, we are not talking about sports nutrition. You can limit yourself to a vitamin-mineral complex that will help fill the deficiency of nutrients.
• I do not recommend using professional fat burning supplements on your own. It is better if a professional trainer helps in this matter.
• The duration of home drying for the first time is five weeks. Professional athletes carry out drying for three months, however, they are guided by a special program developed taking into account the characteristics of the body.

The choice of specific exercises for drying the body is huge. A professional trainer will help you choose the optimal complex for home training. The consultation will not cost too much, but the money spent is more than compensated by the results obtained.

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Diet and menu for men

Now we will talk about the peculiarities of nutrition during drying.

The breakdown of subcutaneous fat deposits is a complex and energy-consuming process. When there is a sugar deficiency, the body uses muscle glycogen, and only then subcutaneous fats. How should you eat so that your diet provides such an effect?

During drying, eat foods low in carbohydrates. The list includes meat broths, mineral water, boiled seafood, boiled eggs, dairy products, fish and white meat, cucumbers, cabbage, radishes, green peppers, herbs and zucchini.

Prohibited foods include bread, sweets, pastries, salt and starchy vegetables. I present a generalized version of the male diet during drying, breaking it down by week.

1. First week. The daily intake of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight should not exceed 2 grams. Number of meals per day – 6. Include egg whites, low-fat cottage cheese, brown rice, cheese, boiled chicken breast, unsweetened fruits, vegetables and vegetable oils in the diet.
2. Second week. From the second week, the diet becomes stricter, and the norm of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight is reduced to 1 gram. During the first half of the day you can eat porridge. Eat no more than 120 grams of food at a time.
3. Third week. Reduce carbohydrates (per kilogram of body weight) to 0.5 grams per day. The frequency of meals does not change, and remove fruits and cheese from the diet.
4. Fourth week. A single serving of porridge should not exceed 6 spoons, and the list of prohibited foods includes carrots and radishes. If weakness, drowsiness and dry mouth appear, retreat from the diet, as these are signs of blood oxidation. Carbohydrates will help eliminate discomfort.
5. Fifth week. After a month, reduce the daily carbohydrate intake to 50 grams per day. Eliminate all cereals from your diet. You are allowed to eat salads, fresh vegetables and herbs. Lack of plant fiber can lead to ketone poisoning.
6. Sixth week. The diet becomes extremely poor, and the menu is very limited. Exclude dairy products from the diet, as they contain sugar, which is prohibited at this stage of drying.
7. Seventh week. From this moment, you can begin a gradual exit from the diet, and increase the amount of carbohydrates to 0.5 grams per kilogram of body weight. Add fresh vegetables and seafood to your diet.
8. Eighth week. Gradually introduce carbohydrates into the diet, enriching the menu with cereals, fruits, dairy products and vegetables. Move in the opposite direction.

Recommendations regarding nutrition are general in nature. To achieve maximum results without compromising your health, it is recommended to consult a professional nutritionist.

Popular questions

• Why do girls need drying?

  Most often, professional athletes who want to make their muscles more prominent resort to drying. However, drying is increasingly being practiced by ordinary people who want to get rid of excess weight. Experts do not recommend drying for unprofessional purposes or not according to the rules, so as not to harm the body.

• If I skip a meal, can I have two servings next time?

  You can't do that. The calorie content of one serving should be no more than 300 kcal, and a maximum of 500 kcal. The body will not be able to expend more than this amount and will store excess calories as fat.

• Should carbohydrates be completely removed from the menu to increase cutting efficiency?

  No, you shouldn't do that. If you refuse carbohydrate foods, metabolic processes will be disrupted. In addition, the body may begin to burn muscle. There is also a risk of developing ketoacidosis.

• Is drying harmful to health?

  If you follow all the rules, drying will not harm your health. However, you can start training only if there are no contraindications.

• Which drying option is optimal for a girl?

  The approach to drying the body should be comprehensive. Training should be combined with diet and sports nutrition.

• How many kilograms can you lose in 7 days of drying?

  Average losses are 0.5-1.5 kg. The result largely depends on the initial weight. If it goes away faster, then you should eat more carbohydrate foods so as not to harm your own body.

• Will it be possible to dry it in 5 days?

  Yes, it is real, but it is associated with health problems. The effect of such drying will be short-lived.

• How long can drying last without causing harm to health?

  For girls this period is 12 weeks, and for men 8 weeks. In the future, the result must be maintained and consolidated with the help of training and menu restrictions.

How and what to eat while drying

To calculate the required amount of nutrients in the daily diet during the period of drying the body, we take the ratio of proteins, fats, carbohydrates (BJU) for a low-carbohydrate diet as a percentage of calorie content.

Remember: you should never feel hungry. Meals should be fractional, eat a small portion every two hours.

For example, you started drying your muscles and planned to switch to 2500 kcal/day:

• B - 50% = 1250 kcal. 1250/4 = 312.5 grams
• F - 20% = 500 kcal. 500/9 = 55.5 grams
• U - 30% = 750 kcal. 750/4 = 187.5 grams.

It is clear that all these tenths of grams are very arbitrary. To be honest, personally, so many carbohydrates are too much for me. So, if your metabolism is similar to mine - clearly slow, then gradually reduce the amount of carbohydrates and add protein by the same amount.

There is also the option of a carbohydrate-free diet, but I do not recommend it for those who do not take hormonal medications, otherwise the catabolism of muscle tissue will be enormous.

Consume carbohydrates in the first half of the day, make sure they are slow or complex - with a low glycemic index. Proper sources of carbohydrates:

• oatmeal,
• buckwheat,
• Brown rice,
• pearl barley porridge.

It’s not without reason that they say about weak people: “I ate little porridge!”

As for fruits, you can eat green apples (or better yet, half an apple) and grapefruits. Green vegetables rich in fiber can be consumed without restrictions: greens, different types of cabbage, cucumbers, salad.

Try not to mix carbohydrates with fats, but limiting your fat intake as much as possible is a big mistake. Just divide them into “good” and “bad” for simplicity.

“Good” are fats of vegetable origin (except palm oil) and fish oil, that is, all those that are liquid at room temperature.

In a healthy diet, and even more so when cutting muscles, they should be up to 70% of the total fat, so you may have to additionally introduce them into the diet. For example, in the form of a couple of tablespoons of linseed oil.

We often get “bad” fats in excess during the day, so choose low-fat cottage cheese and chicken (or turkey) breasts. Without skin, of course.

Consume proteins mainly in the afternoon. Sources of protein during the period of drying the body will be: chicken breasts, low-fat sea fish, low-fat cottage cheese and egg whites.

We do not count protein obtained from plant foods. Taking into account that “protein” products contain about 20% protein, we calculate: 1.5 kg of products to obtain only the treasured 300 grams of protein.

So an athlete definitely won’t have to starve while cutting, and if you add the carbohydrates included in the diet, you may even have a problem with consuming such an amount of food. This is where sports nutrition comes to the aid of those who want to dry out their muscles.