How many days is the programme designed for, and how should you start it? — "Mediterranean diet menu" 708 g-Leovit

LEOVIT nutrition programmes such as the ‘Mediterranean Diet Menu’ are usually designed for 3–5 days — this range is typical of ready-made low-calorie sets of this kind. The exact number of days depends on the specific contents of the package: check this in the instructions inside the box, where the manufacturer sets out the menu day by day.

It is best to start during a calm period, when there are no business trips, holidays or other situations that tempt you into spontaneous snacking. The day before you start, it makes sense to gradually reduce the calorie content of your usual diet — this makes the transition to a low-calorie regime easier and reduces the likelihood of sharp hunger on the first day.

Since the menu has already been planned in advance, the main task is to stick strictly to the suggested order of dishes and not to add any foods beyond what the manufacturer recommends. It is keeping to the set calorie intake that makes the programme work: the body receives less energy than it uses and starts drawing on its own reserves.

Drinking enough is especially important during this period: an adequate amount of water helps you cope better with the restricted diet. Physical activity during the programme is best kept moderate — intense workouts on a low-calorie intake can cause fatigue.