This complete program to lose belly in one week is an effective combination of a low-calorie diet and abdominal exercises, which can be done at home, and is aimed at beginners who want to lose weight and start physical activity.
This program to lose weight and lose belly can be repeated 2 times in a row in healthy individuals. In the case of diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney failure, or heart problems, it is important to seek medical advice before starting any dietary restriction or exercise plan.
The program to lose belly in 1 week consists of:
Monday
Tip of the day: Drink 1.5 liters of unsweetened green tea.
| Breakfast | Lunch | Morning / afternoon snacks | Dinner |
| 1 glass of plain yogurt with 1 spoon of light granola and 1 apple with peel | 1 grilled chicken steak with 1 spoon of brown rice and lettuce and tomato salad, sprinkled with 1 spoon (soup) of flaxseed. 1 orange with bagasse for dessert | 1 glass of soy drink or skimmed milk with 1/2 papaya, without sugar. | 1 plate of vegetables cooked in salted water (carrots, green beans, and chayote), drizzled with olive oil, with 1 can of tuna in water. |
Exercise of the day: Walking 30 minutes, can be on the street or on the treadmill, and then do 3 sets of 20 sit-ups, as shown in the following image, resting between 10 to 30 seconds between each set:
Tuesday
Tip of the day: Drink 1.5 liters of unsweetened artichoke tea
| Breakfast | Lunch | Morning / afternoon snacks | Dinner |
| 1 flat plate of oatmeal and 1 banana with chia | 1 grilled fish fillet with 3 tablespoons of broccoli and cooked carrot, sprinkled with 1 spoon (soup) of flaxseed. 1 dessert pear | 1 glass of carrot juice with orange and 1 spoon of wheat germ, with two whole toast with 1 slice of white cheese. | 1 plate of vegetable cream, seasoned with salt, onion, and garlic, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. |
Exercise of the day: Walk 40 minutes and step up after the first 10 minutes and then start to slow down in the last 10 minutes. Then, do 3 sets of the exercise below, which consists of standing in the plank position for as long as you can.
Wednesday
Tip of the day: Drink 1.5 L passion fruit juice without sugar
| Breakfast | Lunch | Morning / afternoon snacks | Dinner |
| 1 cup of coffee with milk and 1 wholemeal bread with a slice of white cheese. | 1 chicken thigh grilled or cooked with lettuce and arugula salad and 1 spoon of rice, sprinkled with 1 spoon (soup) of flaxseed. 1 dessert tangerine | A serving of light granola with 1 glass of unsweetened orange juice | 1 plate of lettuce salad, cucumber, tomato, boiled egg with pineapple pieces. |
Exercise of the day: Walk 1 hour at a brisk pace to increase calorie burn. Then, do the oblique abdominal exercise in 3 sets, as shown below, for 1 minute in each set, to strengthen these muscles and help define this region by tapering the waist:
Thursday
Tip of the day: Drink 1.5 L of green tea with unsweetened ginger or drink ginger tea to lose weight
| Breakfast | Lunch | Morning/afternoon snacks | Dinner |
| 1/2 vitamin avocado with skim milk or oat milk. | 1 piece of cooked fish with potatoes and cabbage, sprinkled with 1 tablespoon of flaxseed. 1 slice of watermelon for dessert | 1 cup of strawberry gelatin mixed with 1 cup of plain yogurt with 1 spoon of flaxseed | 1 dish of carrot cream, seasoned with salt, onion, and garlic, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. |
Exercise of the day: Walk quickly for 2 minutes and run for another 2 minutes, then walk again for another 2 minutes and so on until 30 minutes. When done, do 3 sets of sit-ups for 1 minute each set:
Friday
Tip of the day: Drink 1.5 liters of unsweetened fennel tea
| Breakfast | Lunch | Morning / afternoon snacks | Dinner |
| 1 cup of pineapple or orange juice and seed bread with butter | Quinoa with cooked carrots and 1 fat-free chicken or beef steak. 1 orange with bagasse for dessert | 1 glass of smoothie made with apple and strawberry liquid yogurt | 1 plate of chicken soup. |
Exercise of the day: Run for 30 minutes, wearing a sneaker that absorbs the impact well to avoid injury to the joints, especially if you are overweight. At the end of the run, do the following exercise for as long as you can, rest 30 seconds and stay as long as you can.
Saturday
Drink 1.5 L of water with a few drops of unsweetened lemon.
| Breakfast | Lunch | Morning / afternoon snacks | Dinner |
| Liquid yogurt with whole grains and 1 small bowl of fruit salad. | 1 plate of lettuce salad with arugula, cheese, and crouton, seasoned with vinegar, sprinkled with 1 spoon (soup) of flaxseed. 1 slice of melon for dessert. | Almond or skimmed milk drink with 6 strawberries and 2 whole toast. | Cream of leek, drizzled with 1 drizzle of extra virgin olive oil |
Exercise of the day: Take a walk alternating between 2 minutes of running, with 2 minutes of walking for half an hour, and in the last 5 minutes, just walk to slow down your heart. In the end, do 3 sets of 1-minute side sit-ups as shown in the image below, resting 10 to 30 seconds between each set:
Sunday
Drink 1.5 L of pineapple juice with unsweetened mint
| Breakfast | Lunch | Morning / afternoon snacks | Dinner |
| 1 glass of passion fruit juice and wholemeal bread with white cheese. | Omelet with parsley, tomato, and 1 tablespoon of sesame. 1 bowl of lychees or 1 apple with peel for dessert | 1 chopped banana with a little light granola. | Eggplant, chickpea, tomato, pepper, and cuscus salad. |
Exercise of the day: Run for 30 minutes and at the end do these sit-ups for 5 minutes:
Tips to lose weight and lose belly
During this week, if you get hungry, try to eat 1 pear or 1 apple with peel 15 minutes before lunch and dinner because these fruits help to control your appetite and have few calories, which should not interfere with the final results.
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Controlling anxiety about results is also a strategy to achieve the goals, and so it can be useful to have a chamomile tea or passion fruit juice to be more relaxed. To check the results, you should weigh yourself on the first day, before starting the program, and the next day, in the morning, as soon as you finish this 1-week workout to lose belly.
This program can be carried out on any day of the month, but it can be more difficult to comply with during PMS and during menstruation, and it is not allowed to pinch between meals. The best time to exercise is in the morning, after breakfast, but you can also exercise at the end of the day, before dinner.