What is Thonon Diet? How To Follow The Thonon Diet Plan?

Thonon Diet is the latest trend in the health and fitness world. Just like GM Diet and Keto Diet, Thonon Diet Plan is also picking up. If you’re someone interested in following a new diet plan for a happy healthy lifestyle, then give this one a try.

There are many low carb diets that are popular the world over. Thonon Diet also follows the basic principle of these diet plans. The aim of any low-carb diet is to limit the carbohydrate intake to 20 – 150 g per day. This forces the body to use more fat for fuel instead of using carbohydrates for energy.

Find out all that you want to know about Thonon Diet.

Origin

The Thonon Diet Plan was developed as a part of the diet program Thonon-Les-Bains Hospital, France. It is considered to be one of the fastest and most efficient ways for weight loss. Just like Keto Diet, this diet plan is also based on eating large amounts of protein.

Thonon Diet Description

The diet plan is a combination of low calorie and high protein food. This means that your diet will include an increased dosage of proteins while limiting the intake of fats and carbohydrates. Protein intake will help in maintaining muscles without preventing melting of your fat. Your body is limited to consuming 600 – 800 calories per day with a strict diet plan.

Although this diet plan has gained a lot of popularity in recent times, it needs a strong willpower and determination. The diet plan requires you to adhere to 14 days of strict diet plan without skipping the guidelines. At the end of 14 days, you can lose approximately 9.97 kg. When followed rigorously Thonon Diet plan is effective in reducing dangerous belly fat, which usually becomes deposited around all your vital organs.

The good thing about this diet plan is that after 2 weeks when you lose a considerable amount of weight, there is a stabilization phase. It is this stabilization that helps you not take back the lost weight. Rightly said, stabilization phase is the key to success.

Since the carbohydrate intake in this diet is limited, fatty acids are moved to the blood and transported to the liver, where a part of them turn into ketones. Ketones are by-products of the body breaking down fats for generating energy when carbohydrate intake is low. The body uses these ketones and fatty acids to turn to energy since the main source of energy (carbohydrates) are nearly absent from the diet.

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2 Phases of Thonon Diet 

The diet plan is divided into 2 phases:

The first phase takes place over a period of 14 days. This is time for a strict restricted diet. The diet includes eating low cal and high protein diet including meat and fish to build muscles and melt away excess fat.

The second phase of Thonon Diet consists of stabilization phase. This is needed to keep up with the weight loss in the first phase. The duration of this phase varies from person to person, depending upon the amount of weight loss in the first phase. Usually, it lasts one week for every 2 pounds lost.

Keep in mind that Thonon Diet must not be followed for more than 14 days. If you plan to continue with the diet, make sure that you follow the stabilization phase. It is during this time that the weight loss is stabilized and you can avoid the yo-yo effect.

Thonon Diet Meals 

You can eat three times a day during the diet. All meals – breakfast, lunch, and early dinner need to be a light and low calorie. The morning starts with consuming a cup of hot black coffee with some yoghurt or a small piece of bread, lunch is usually hardboiled eggs, and for dinner, it is home cooked soup, fruit and a small piece of bread. You are allowed cheat days on Day 7 and Day 14. Keep in mind, alcohol is not included in the diet and even on cheat days.

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The Thonon Diet Plan 

Day 1 

Breakfast – Coffee/ tea without sugar
Lunch – 2 boiled eggs (without salt) & unsalted spinach
Dinner – 1 grilled steak (no oil or salt for cooking)
If you’re still hungry you can eat unsalted spinach.

Day 2

Breakfast – Coffee/ tea without sugar
Lunch – 1 grilled steak, lettuce, tomatoes, & Fruit or Burger with a side of greens
Dinner – Cooked ham

Day 3

Breakfast – Coffee/ tea without sugar & 1 small piece of bread
Lunch – 2 boiled eggs (no salt) with lettuce and tomatoes
Dinner – Ham and salad

Day 4

Breakfast – Coffee/ tea without sugar & 1 small piece of bread
Lunch – 1 boiled egg, raw/cooked carrots, and 1 cheese slice
Dinner – Fruit and plain yoghurt (without sugar)
If you’re still hungry you can eat more fruit.

Day 5

Breakfast – Black coffee and grated carrot (with lemon juice & seasoning)
Lunch – Fish (season with spices and pepper, no salt) & tomatoes
Dinner – 1 grilled steak (no salt) with lettuce

Day 6

Breakfast – Coffee/ tea without sugar & 1 small piece of bread
Lunch – 1 grilled chicken breast (no salt)
Dinner – 2 boiled eggs & raw carrots (season with lemon juice, vinegar, and spices; no salt)

Day 7

Breakfast – Coffee/ tea without sugar
Lunch – Grilled Steak (without salt and oil) & Fruit
Dinner – Cheat Meal

Repeat for Day 8 – 14.

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Advantages of Thonon Diet:

• Significant weight loss
• Shows fast and efficient results
• No yo-yo effect. The diet plan creates a chemical process that prevents feeling excessively hungry
• Reduces appetite and makes you feel less hungry
• Perfect diet plan for salad lovers
• Low carb diet helps benefits major disease risk factors like – blood glucose levels, cholesterol levels, blood triglycerides, blood pressure, insulin etc.
• High intake of dietary fibre means no problem of constipation
• Stabilization process conserves the weight loss in the first 14 days

Disadvantages of Thonon Diet 

• Since it is fast weight loss, it can have negative effects on your overall health
• The food choices in this diet plan are limited.
• It gets monotonous and may cause a feeling a weariness due to less diversity in food choices.
• It may cause digestive disorders in some people.
• For some people doing Thonon Diet can lead to increase in LDL – bad cholesterol

What supplements should I use?

While supplements are not the right answer for everything, they are indeed helpful to maintain high protein diet needed for Thonon Diet.

The following supplements are recommended:

• Whey Protein – Gym-goers who are looking for a way to accelerate their recovery process and build more muscle mass, Whey is an excellent choice. It is easy and convenient and fulfills protein goals. Depending on your goal, you can opt for Whey Protein or low to zero carbs Whey Protein Isolate.
• BCAAs – Branched Chain Amino Acid assists in preserving muscle during an intense training sessions
• Glutamine – Helps in recovery after a workout
• Creatine – Provides explosive strength and power in the gym

A lot of experts are comparing Thonon Diet to crash dieting which is known for adverse effects on your body. Crash dieting can mess up your current metabolism and may also lead to weight gain once the diet duration is over. The lack of calories may also alter your mood and concentration levels.

Thonon Diet is a strict no-no for:

• Elderly people
• Children
• Pregnant women
• People with psychological injuries
• People with weak physique

Make sure you consult your doctor before following this diet plan. It is also recommended that you take help from an expert dietician to form perfect meal plans. This would help you get nutritious meals and reap the benefits of weight loss as well.