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West German Diet – Two Week Weight Loss Diet

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The German diet (also known as West German diet) is just a diet, not a diet that you should have daily for a very long time. It is said that it was developed by German nutritionists and with it you should be able to lose 15 pounds in two weeks.

Probably the hardest thing about this diet is that you will feel a slight hunger from time to time, but it isn’t that big of a deal. The great thing is that even though you might feel a bit hungry from time to time, you’ll also feel more energized and refreshed.

Important! Consult your doctor before starting any kind of diet, especially if you have health problems.

German diet

German diet weekly menu plan:

Monday

Breakfast: a cup of black coffee or tea (with no sugar) with one slice of toast (use whole wheat or rye bread).
Lunch: a salad made from 2 hard-boiled eggs, 1/2 cup of fresh spinach and 1 tomato seasoned with a little oil.
Dinner: 3.5 oz of grilled steak or chicken breast, salad made from 1/2 cup of chopped tomatoes and chopped green onions seasoned with olive oil.

Tuesday

Breakfast: a cup of tea or black coffee (without sugar) with one slice of toast (use whole wheat or rye bread).
Lunch: a salad made from 1/2 cup of tomatoes and 1/2 cup of cabbage, seasoned with olive oil and one orange or 2 tangerines (or one big apple or a few plums)
Dinner: 2 hard boiled eggs, 7 oz of grilled meat and 1/2 cup of lettuce.

Wednesday

Breakfast: black coffee or tea (no sugar added) with one slice of toast (use whole wheat or rye bread).
Lunch: one boiled egg, 1/2 cup of low fat cheese and 1 cup of cooked carrots, seasoned with a little olive oil.
Dinner: 1 and 1/4 cup of fruit salad made from apples, tangerines, bananas and/or pears.

Thursday

Breakfast: one glass of apple juice.
Lunch: 9 oz of baked or grilled fish, one apple and one tomato.
Dinner: 3.5 oz of grilled steak or chicken breast, 1/2 cup of green leafy salad (spinach, lettuce, cabbage etc.) seasoned with a little olive oil and lemon juice.

Friday

Breakfast: one glass of carrot juice.
Lunch: 9 oz of grilled chicken breast and 1/5 cup of vegetable salad (made from any vegetables that you like).
Dinner: a salad made from 2 boiled eggs and 1/5 cup of grated carrot, seasoned with olive oil and lemon juice.

Saturday

Breakfast: a cup of unsweetened tea with one slice of toast (use whole wheat or rye bread).
Lunch: 7 oz of grilled beef steak and a salad made from 1/2 cup of shredded cabbage seasoned with lemon juice and olive oil.
Dinner: 1/2 cup of low fat cheese and 1/2 cup of grated carrots seasoned with olive oil and lemon juice.

Sunday

Breakfast: a cup of unsweetened tea with one slice of toast (use whole wheat or rye bread).
Lunch: 7 oz of grilled chicken.
Dinner: 1 and 1/4 cup of fruit salad (you can use whatever fruits you like).

Repeat the same weekly menu during the second week. The most important rule is to follow the diet without changing the menu. Also make sure to drink a lot of water between your meals.

Pros of the West German Diet:

A major advantage of this diet is that in most people it is quite effective and results in permanent weight loss. And if you switch to healthy daily diet with at least 30 minutes of exercise daily after finishing the German diet, you won’t have any problems with your weight.

Cons of the West German Diet:

The main disadvantage of the German diet is its duration and the occasional feeling of hunger that some people just can’t stand. Also the diet is quite strict and limited and it requires prior consultation with a specialist before you start it.

12 Comments

  1. I am on day 4 od week 2 but in this week (2) , i am gaining weight instead if loosing, i have followed the diet without cheating, but i have been eating less than week 1 because i get full fast,can i push this diet to another week (3)??

    1. We’re not nutritionists or experts, but we definitely DON’T think that you should push the diet to 3 weeks. Wait at least 2-3 months before repeating this diet, in the meantime eat healthy and exercise regularly.
      Every person is different and diets don’t always work the same for everyone. If this diet doesn’t work for you, try another diet or consult a specialist that can suggest a diet that’s most suitable for you.
      Good luck on your weight loss journey!

    1. The diet already contains unsweetened coffee, tea and fruit juices, and for the rest of the day you can drink some water. But if you don’t want to drink plain water, try flavoring your water with fresh fruit or vegetables (just on’t add any sugar). Also, we think that unsweetened tea is also an option.

    1. We don’t see a reason why men can’t try it too. Of course consult your doctor before starting any kind of diet, especially if you have health problems.

    1. We’re not nutritionists or experts, but we think that as long as you don’t add too much balsamic vinegar (teaspoon is probably fine) it’ll be ok. A better option however will be a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice.since those have less calories than balsamic vinegar.

  2. Hi, I am about to start the diet in 3 days, the problem is I don’t eat bread, can I substitute bread for 1/2 cup cooked brown rice or do you have another suggestion please?

    1. We’re not nutritionists or experts, but we think that substituting the bread with brown rice is ok as long as the amount of calories is similar between the two. For example one slice (1.12 oz or 32 grams) of whole wheat bread is roughly 82 calories (it varies from brand to brand though) which equals to around 1/4 cup (2.4 oz or 70 grams) of cooked brown rice. So, if you decide to make this substitution use 1/4 cup instead of 1/2 cup of cooked brown rice.

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