General overview The ‘321 Baby Bulge Be Gone’ diet is created by Ramona Braganza. She is a fitness trainer in Hollywood. Her program became extremely popular after it had been used by celebrities like Halle Berry and Jessica Alba. These 2 actresses managed to lose weight after their pregnancy. The plan is designed for the new mothers in order to help them get slim. The program includes exercise routines and a healthy eating plan.
Understanding the ‘321 Baby Bulge Be Gone Diet’ ‘321’ means water (1 liter daily), two snacks and three meals. The diet looks very much like ‘South Beach Diet’ and it’s based on the consumption of vegetables, lean proteins and carbohydrates with low GI. Fruits should be consumed moderately,
since they contain sugar. The plan has 3 stages that last 3 months. For every stage you have various fitness requirements and calorie allowance. The author also offers some recommendations like:
- Consume breakfast every day.
- Consume fruits as dessert.
- Don’t eat your meals with sauces and butter.
- Consume wholegrain foods instead of rice and white pasta.
- The meat must be grilled, baked or poached.
- Consume many steamed vegetables and salads.
What should you eat? Vegetables low in carbohydrates, a few fruits, eggs, balsamic vinegar, chicken breast, legumes, tuna, nuts, lean beef, bread made from whole wheat, brown rice.
An example of eating plan Breakfast time: toast made from whole wheat and egg whites (scrambled) Early snack: strawberries and light cottage cheese Lunch time: chicken breast and large salad Evening snack: hummus, celery sticks, red pepper and raw carrot Dinner time: steamed vegetables, lean beef
Tips for exercising The author states that not many people have enough time to work out. That’s why she recommends various exercises for different muscle masses. With only one exercise, you can burn fat and build muscles. The stage of the plan dictates the exercise intensity. The 1st stage lasts 25 minutes and the last stage can last one hour. The exercise routines combine cardio exercises, circuit training and strength training.
Advantages
- Designed for post-pregnancy women.
- You can use the program after and during the pregnancy because it’s safe.
- You can continue eating the foods you like.
- Substitutes the crash dieting with exercise and healthy eating.
Downsides
- You need to count the calories.
- The beginners might find the exercise program way too intense.
- The women that are not pregnant will find the program unappealing.
Final statements The mothers that are motivated can have good results with this program. The plan is advantageous because it promotes weight loss and a very good nutrition.