7-Day Cucumber Diet (With a Workout Plan) That Drops Pounds Very Fast

Throughout life, there are certain occasions which require slimming down a little prior the celebratory event. Events like birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduation, and parties can happen any time of the year, so knowing a way to drop pounds fast is a good idea.

If you were looking for a diet which offers fast results, look no further. The 7-day cucumber diet is a great and safe way to get rid of the excess pounds.

As the name itself suggests, cucumber is the key ingredient in this diet. It can be consumed in unlimited amounts, meaning that you can have one whenever you feel hungry.

Not only will this diet shed the extra pounds, but it will cleanse the intestines, improve digestion, remove excess water, detoxify the system, and boost your metabolism.  With this being said, it`s no wonder it helps cleanse the skin and fight off acne, too.

MEAL PLAN

Breakfast
Add 200 grams of cucumber (sliced) to a low-fat yogurt.  If you feel hungry afterwards, have an apple or two peaches.

Lunch
Have a large plate of cucumber salad and one slice of toasted wheat bread.  Alternatively, eat two baked or boiled potatoes, without the bread.

Other options include two eggs and 150 g lean meat, three slices of toasted whole wheat bread with 150 g tuna.

Snack
You can have a fruit salad or a shake.  Here is a good one:

Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber
• 1 apple
• A handful of spinach
• 20 g of almonds
• Some ginger

Instructions:

Blend the cucumber, apple, spinach, and almonds. Add the ginger and blend once again.  Simple as that!

This shake is packed with nutrients like magnesium, calcium, iron, fiber, and vitamins A, B, C, E, and K.

Dinner
Have 300 g of fruit of choice.

To sum up, this diet allows 200g cucumbers and a fruit for breakfast; a large plate of cucumber salad with a toasted wheat bread for lunch; and fruit for dinner.  In addition to water, you are allowed to drink unsweetened coffee or tea.

For faster and even more enhanced results, you should exercise on a regular basis combined eating healthy.


Exercise Regimen

1. Cardio Intervals
High-intensity interval training is a great way to burn calories and lose weight fast. All you have to do is to get cardio equipment like treadmill, bike, or jump rope and follow this pattern:

• 3 minutes at 50 % of your maximum effort
• 20 seconds at 75% of your maximum effort
• 10 seconds at your absolute maximum effort

2. Side Plank
Lie on the side, with the knees straight.  Put the upper body up on the elbow and forearm for support and then raise the hips until your body forms a straight line from the ankles all the way to the shoulders. Hold for a minute.

3. Plant with Arm Raise
Begin in a pushup position with the elbows bent and the weight rested on the forearm.  Keep the body aligned from the shoulders to the ankles.

Raise the right arm in front of you.  Draw the shoulders blades down as you raise the arms and hold for a few seconds.

4. Pushups
Get down on all fours and keep the hands aligned with the shoulders and the feet close together. Lower the body to the floor and then go back to the original position.

5. Bridge
Lie on the floor with the feet flat on the floor and the knees bent.  Raise the hips, hold for a few seconds, and then go back to the original position.

6. Step-ups
Stand in front of a step or a bench and place the left foot on it.  Press it into the step and push the body until the leg fully straightens up.  Lower the body until the right foot touches the floor.