What is the hormonal diet?

Hormones have an action on the fat cells , so it is important to understand how they work to adapt our diet and help us maintain a beautiful silhouette.

For that, it is advisable to choose the foods (according to their glycemic index) corresponding to your hormonal profile. Dr. Nys distinguishes 3 different: the "insulin" profile, the "stress" profile and the "leptin" profile.

The first is for very greedy women who have a strong attraction for sweets, who tend to nibble between meals and who like to have fun. Often the accumulated weight is in the upper body , making the silhouette unsightly.

The second, stress, brings together the ladies who eat to soothe their nervousness . For them, food has a tranquilizing power and helps them overcome the hassle of everyday life . They prefer salty foods (that they resalent almost systematically) from where the installation of the extra kilos at the level of the abdominal belt. The weight of these people varies very easily from one day to another.

Finally the last, leptin profile, is for ladies who , certainly too concerned about their line, do not eat regularly, avoid the maximum fat and do not vary their food. These 'store fat' and their overweight is distributed throughout their bodies.

Foods to consume

For the hormonal diet "Stress"

- Some fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, very ripe bananas, zucchini, green beans ...

- Lean meats such as veal and turkey escalopes, chicken breasts, rumsteaks ... and crustaceans

For the hormonal diet "Leptin"

(Make sure you eat well at set times.)

- Fish, poultry, eggs ... anything that can provide protein

- Green vegetables such as green beans, salad, leeks, cabbages ...

- Starches and fibers (white bread, chickpeas, green cabbage ...) in order to reach a satisfactory level of satiety

For the hormonal diet "Insulin"

- The fibers (excellent for slowing down and limiting the absorption of sugars) present in fruits and vegetables but also in cereals: wheat bran, wholemeal bread, white beans, artichokes, almonds, currants ...

- Slow carbohydrates such as mushrooms, green vegetables, pulses, beans, whole pasta, whole rice ...

- Starchy and floury foods with a low glycemic index such as fresh peas, beans, green lentils ...

- Fish and shells

- White meat type poultry

Foods to banish

For the hormonal diet "Stress"

- Pork, mutton

- Fatty fish: mackerel, sardines, salmon ...

- Prepared dishes

- Fruits such as melon and raw vegetables, cabbage, artichoke ...

You must also moderate your consumption of soft drinks, fiber and salt.

For the hormonal diet "Leptin"

- sweets and sweet desserts (thousand leaves, nuns ...)

- charcuterie and greasy meat (chops and roasts of pork, lamb and sheep ....)

- the sauces

- Cheeses that are too fat (goat, roquefort, Comté ...)

Limit as much as possible meals rich in sugars and fats.

For the hormonal diet "Insulin"

- Biscuits, honey, sweets, milk chocolate ...

- Cooked and fresh carrots, mashed potatoes ...

- Greasy meats such as beef entrecote, pot au feu, lamb or mutton shoulders, frankfurters ... as well as cold meats.

- Fruit juices, grapes ...

The most and the least

The effectiveness of the hormonal regime varies from person to person, some lose weight very quickly while it is longer for others, but the loss is done anyway.

This slimming method can be difficult to follow because it requires a complete overhaul of eating habits and the elimination of bad, often tough and relatively anchored as 'daily reflexes'. She also asks for a good memory in order to remember which foods to favor and which ones to ban.

Duration and effectiveness

The hormonal regime must be followed for at least 4 weeks minimum for clearly visible results. If you wish to extend it (2 months maximum) , have a specialist follow you.

The weight loss announced is 2 to 6 kilos per month, it all depends on the attendance of each program and his personal physical response.