{"id":21225,"date":"2021-04-16T11:29:51","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T11:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=21225"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"4-days-military-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"4-Day Military Diet: Is Slashing Your Daily Calories So Drastically The Answer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#What_Is_The_Military_Diet\" >What Is The Military Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_With_The_4-Day_Military_Diet\" >How Much Weight Can You Lose With The 4-Day Military Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Military_Diet_4-Day_Shopping_List\" >Military Diet 4-Day Shopping List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Sample_Of_The_Military_Diet_4-Day_Meal_Plan\" >Sample Of The Military Diet: 4-Day Meal Plan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Day_1\" >Day 1<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Breakfast\" >Breakfast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Lunch\" >Lunch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Dinner\" >Dinner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Day_2\" >Day 2<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Breakfast-2\" >Breakfast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Lunch-2\" >Lunch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Dinner-2\" >Dinner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Day_3\" >Day 3<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Breakfast-3\" >Breakfast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Lunch-3\" >Lunch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Dinner-3\" >Dinner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Day_4\" >Day 4<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Breakfast-4\" >Breakfast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Lunch-4\" >Lunch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Dinner-4\" >Dinner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Is_The_4-Day_Military_Diet_Worth_A_Shot\" >Is The 4-Day Military Diet Worth A Shot?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Link_To_Weight_Loss\" >Link To Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Its_Nutrient_Value\" >Its Nutrient Value<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#The_Added_Salt_Sugar_and_Saturated_Fat_Concentration\" >The Added Salt, Sugar, and Saturated Fat Concentration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#Its_Calories\" >Its Calories<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of us want to lose weight at the drop of a hat. As such, we may have fallen into the trap of some antics promising rapid weight loss. Understandably you cannot blame any such people, as weight loss is quite challenging and a bit tricky. Fortunately, though there are some fad diets that people think can help with weight loss in 3 to 4 days. The 4-day <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/10-day-military-diet\/\">military diet<\/a> is one of these meal plans.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=4-Day_Military_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=4-Day_Military_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The military diet is a great short term dietary practice for you to consider for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-40-pounds-in-2-months\/\">weight loss<\/a>. Like any other diet plan, you have to consume various foods daily and within a particular calorie range. This is the only way this diet will help you lose a substantial amount of weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for dietary practices to help you lose weight in the next 3 or 4 days? Have you settled on the 4-day military diet to help you with this weight loss goal? If so, then this article is precisely for you. Read on to learn what this diet entails, the recommended foods, and some diet plan samples. We will also discuss the benefits and risks of this diet, to help you determine if this diet plan is worth trying out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Military_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Is The Military Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The military diet is a low-calorie <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/three-week-diet-plans\/\">meal plan<\/a> that is designed to last for 3 days (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/military-diet#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). As such, this diet is also popularly known as the 3-day diet. However, some people may wish to extend it to last for 4 or 7 days. This is considered unsafe. So, before stretching the diet plan this long, make sure you consult with your healthcare provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The military diet or 3- day military diet works in phases. The first phase focuses on the first three days of your week. On these days, you are required to follow a low-calorie diet plan. The meal plan should restrict your calorie intake between 800 and 1, 100 calories on these \u201con\u201d days (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/the_3_day_military_diet\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After these three days, you venture into the second phase. In this phase, you are required to switch back to a normal healthy diet plan for the next four days. However, if you were trying the 4-day military diet plan, it would mean following the normal meal plan for three days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are your \u201coff\u201d days, as on these days you are not following the military diet plan. In this window, you are not restricted to various foods. The only restriction lies within your calorie intake. On these days, your calorie intake should be held to 1, 300 and 1, 500 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/the_3_day_military_diet\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-military-diet-plan\/\">7 Day Military Diet Plan: Understanding This Quick Fix Weight Loss Method<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=4-Day_Military_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33343 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4840-1024x576.png\" alt=\"4-day military diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4840.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4840-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4840.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4840.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_With_The_4-Day_Military_Diet\"><\/span><b>How Much Weight Can You Lose With The 4-Day Military Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The promise of this meal plan is you will lose up to 10 pounds during these three days (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/the_3_day_military_diet\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Realistically speaking, it is not possible to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-diet-plan\/\">lose 10 pounds<\/a> in such a timeline. However, if it is at all possible, it will be the loss of water or fluid and not your desired fat loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321493\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For healthy weight loss, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises you target losing 1 to 2 pounds a week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/losing_weight\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is certainly possible, especially if you go on a calorie deficit. During this period, your goal will be to consume 500 or 1, 000 calories fewer than your body requires daily (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/calorie-deficit#what-is-it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, you will not hit this weight loss target by maintaining a calorie deficit only. You will also have to start exercising to promote further weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/calorie-deficit#what-is-it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So, can you lose 10 pounds in three days using the military diet? Absolutely not!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, when starting this meal plan, avoid these unrealistic goals. Not only are they impossible, but the fad diet also has fatal consequences. According to WebMD, such rapid weight loss is associated with (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/guide\/rapid-weight-loss#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gallstones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malnutrition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrolyte imbalances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menstrual irregularities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=4-Day_Military_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38915\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5305.png\" alt=\"4-Day Military Diet\" width=\"941\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5305.png 941w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5305-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5305.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Military_Diet_4-Day_Shopping_List\"><\/span><b>Military Diet 4-Day Shopping List<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are ready to stick to the 4-day military <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/5-day-cleanse-to-lose-10-pounds\/\">diet<\/a>, then you will have to create a diet plan. The meal plan will make it easier for you to stick to this diet for the next 4 days. Before you craft your meal plan, you have to make sure that you have the right foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will mean going to the grocery store first to add some or purchase the recommended foods. The list below contains all the foods that you will need to craft your military diet plan (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323952\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole-wheat bread<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeinated tea or coffee<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two apples<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three cans of tuna<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two bananas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peanut butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot dogs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One grapefruit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vanilla ice cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small head of broccoli<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small piece of meat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saltine crackers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh, frozen, or canned green beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small amount of cheddar cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cottage cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve mustered up the courage to crush your weight loss goal, let Betterme take the sting out of this demanding process. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=4-Day_Military_Diet\">Our app will help you<\/a> restructure your habits, remold your life and crank up your fitness results!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=4-Day_Military_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33777 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ezgif-6-b28dc71b1991-1024x576.gif\" alt=\"pecan nuts\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ezgif-6-b28dc71b1991.gif 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ezgif-6-b28dc71b1991-300x169.gif 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ezgif-6-b28dc71b1991.gif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_Of_The_Military_Diet_4-Day_Meal_Plan\"><\/span><b>Sample Of The Military Diet: <\/b><b>4-Day Meal Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your doctor is on board with you trying the military diet for four days, then go ahead and create a meal plan. As mentioned earlier, you will have to lower your calorie intake. Since most people do not know how to calculate their calories, creating these diet plans becomes challenging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this is the case, then take a look at our free meal plan samples of this 3-day <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-10-pound-in-2-day\/\">diet<\/a>. The military diet menu may give you ideas on what and how to cook your foods. Take a look:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1\"><\/span><b>Day 1<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This particular <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-protein-shakes-good-for-weight-loss\/\">meal plan<\/a> idea is from Medicine Net (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/the_3_day_military_diet\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast\"><\/span><b>Breakfast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One cup of black caffeinated coffee or tea. The acceptable sweetener for this drink is stevia. (Substitutions include green tea, sugar-free Red Bull, and sugar-free hot chocolate).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half grapefruit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One slice of toast (Substitutions include half a cup of whole-grain cereal, a quarter cup of yoghurt with half a teaspoon of flax seeds, half high protein bar, and an eighth cup of sunflower seeds. You can also replace bread with two rice cakes or one tortilla).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two tablespoons peanut butter (Substitutions include two tablespoons of cashew butter, soy butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter, pumpkin butter, bean dip, hummus, or two tablespoons of sunflower seeds).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch\"><\/span><b>Lunch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One piece of toast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half cup tuna (substitutions include cottage cheese, tofu, any lean meat, an avocado and two tablespoons of hummus, or chicken).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One cup of black coffee or tea with caffeine and stevia if you so desire.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner\"><\/span><b>Dinner<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three ounces of any type of meat (Vegans and vegetarians can consume Portobello mushrooms, tofu, beans or lentils as meat alternatives).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0One cup of green beans (Alternatives include lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, or green vegetables with similar calorie amounts).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half banana (Alternatives include one cup of papaya, two apricots, or two kiwis. Apple sauce, plums, and grapes may also work. However, they have to contain the same calories).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One small apple (Substitutions include peaches, pears, plums, zucchini, dried apricots, or grapes).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One cup regular vanilla ice cream (Alternatives include one cup of fruit-flavored yoghurt or apple juice, vanilla, strawberry, or banana flavored almond milk. Do not substitute chocolate almond milk or low-fat ice cream. Vegans can consider using dairy-free ice cream).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=4-Day_Military_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32942 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-26-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"4-day military diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-26.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-26-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-26.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-26-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2-26.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2\"><\/span><b>Day 2<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second meal plan is also from Medicine Net and is as follows (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/the_3_day_military_diet\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast-2\"><\/span><b>Breakfast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half a banana.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One slice toast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One egg (Substitutions include one chicken wing, two slices of bacon, one cup of milk, a quarter cup of nuts or seeds, or half a cup of baked beans for both vegans and vegetarians).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-bananas-good-for-weight-loss\/\">Are Bananas Good For Weight Loss: Don\u2019t Let Their Carb Content Put Your Off<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch-2\"><\/span><b>Lunch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One hard-boiled egg (Alternative is half an avocado).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One cup cottage cheese (Substitutions include ricotta cheese, eggs, plain Greek yoghurt, ham, or cheddar cheese. The alternatives for vegans and vegetarians include one cup of unsweetened soy, almond, or hemp milk, tofu, and two tablespoons of hummus).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five saltine crackers (Alternatives include rice cakes or quinoa or couscous of the same calorie amount).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner-2\"><\/span><b>Dinner<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two hot dogs without the buns (Substitutions include soy dogs, bratwurst, deli meat, turkey dogs, tofu dogs, baloney, or luncheon meat. Alternatives for vegans and vegetarians include Portobello mushrooms, lentils, beans, or plain tofu. They all must be at least 300 calories).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half a banana.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One cup broccoli (Substitutions include asparagus, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, spinach, or cauliflower).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One cup of carrots (Alternatives include beets, squash, bell pepper, celery, or parsnip).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=4-Day_Military_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32177 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4509-1024x576.png\" alt=\"low-residue diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4509.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4509-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4509.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4509.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3\"><\/span><b>Day 3<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast-3\"><\/span><b>Breakfast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five saltine crackers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One small apple.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One slice cheddar cheese (Alternatives include cottage cheese, ham, or eggs. The vegetarian cheese substitutes must contain calcium and include cabbage and tofu, soy cheese, or soy milk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One small apple.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch-3\"><\/span><b>Lunch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One slice toast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One hard-boiled egg (you can also cook it however you like). Alternatives include one chicken wing, two slices of bacon, one cup of milk, or a quarter cup of nuts or seeds. Alternatives for vegans and vegetarians include twenty almonds or half an avocado.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner-3\"><\/span><b>Dinner<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half a banana.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One cup tuna (Alternative is half a cup canned chickpeas).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One cup of vanilla ice cream.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=4-Day_Military_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31993 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"4-day military diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4\"><\/span><b>Day 4<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do decide to try the military diet for four days, then add an extra meal to your 3-day diet. For this day, our meal idea favors both vegans and vegetarians. It is obtained from Medical News Today and is as follows (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321493\">1<\/a>):<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast-4\"><\/span><b>Breakfast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One slice of toast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half a grapefruit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One cup of caffeinated coffee or tea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two tablespoons peanut butter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch-4\"><\/span><b>Lunch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One slice of whole-wheat toast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half an avocado.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two tablespoons hummus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One cup of caffeinated coffee or tea.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner-4\"><\/span><b>Dinner<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One cup of green beans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tofu worth about 300 calories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One small apple.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half a banana.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One cup of vanilla ice cream (Vegans can consider using dairy-free ice cream).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=4-Day_Military_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32566 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"4-day military diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/7-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_The_4-Day_Military_Diet_Worth_A_Shot\"><\/span><b>Is The 4-Day Military Diet Worth A Shot?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have heard of people praising various fad diets and linking them to weight loss. Since the military diet ranks as one of these diets, you may also believe that the military diet results are impeccable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truth be told, word of mouth is not assuring enough about the effectiveness of a diet plan for weight loss. You have to examine the nitty-gritty of the military diet before giving it a shot. Here are some key pointers about the 3-day diet that can help you answer whether this diet is a boon or dud:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Link_To_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Link To Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research from Medical News Today proves that the military diet can be beneficial in short-term weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323952\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The keyword here is short-term. It is to mean that you cannot follow such a diet plan long-term as it will result in detrimental health effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For long-term <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/different-types-of-diets\/\">weight loss<\/a> results, it is better off if you seek professional help and advice. You will get insight into better and safer dietary and lifestyle practices for long-term weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=4-Day_Military_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31551 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4350-1024x576.png\" alt=\" diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4350.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4350-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4350.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4350.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_Nutrient_Value\"><\/span><b>Its Nutrient Value<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Medical News Today, the military <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-losing-weight-for-beginners\/\">diet plan<\/a> offers limited nutrients. Due to the poor variety on the diet days, you end up missing out on various nutrients. They could be vitamins, minerals, or fiber (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323952\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our bodies require these nutrients, and in various amounts for proper functioning. If your body lacks these nutrients or gets them in limited amounts, you are most likely to suffer from malnutrition. If not treated, malnutrition will lead to other health problems including (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/179316#what_is_malnutrition\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow recovery from both wounds and illnesses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulties focusing at both school and work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A higher risk of infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short and long-term health problems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=4-Day_Military_Diet\">Start using our app<\/a> and watch the magic happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=4-Day_Military_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31260 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-9-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"skinny shoulders\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-9.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-9.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-9-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/3-9.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Added_Salt_Sugar_and_Saturated_Fat_Concentration\"><\/span><b>The Added Salt, Sugar, and Saturated Fat Concentration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that weight loss calls upon a limited intake of added sugar and salt. Contrary to what you think, some of the foods in the military diet tend to be quite high in these factors. For example, saltine crackers, bread, hot dogs, and cheese tend to be processed and rich in salt (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323952\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to watch how much salt you consume by reading the food nutrition labels. Look for the sodium content. In a day, the recommended sodium intake is 2, 300 milligrams (2.3 g) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/146677\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Salt tends to be 40% sodium.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you have to multiply the figure on the nutrition label by 2.5 to get the exact salt content. For example, if 100 g of a food product contains 1 g of salt, then the sodium content will be 2.5 g (1 g x 2.5) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/146677\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Likewise, vanilla ice cream is high in added sugar, which is not good if your goal is weight loss. Instead of ice cream, you can try fruits and vegetables of the same calories. Seek the help of a licensed nutritionist or dietitian for better insight into these healthy fruits and vegetables.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_Calories\"><\/span><b>Its Calories<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, during the \u201con\u201d days of the military <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/greek-yogurt-benefits\/\">diet<\/a>, you have to stick to consuming 800 to 1, 100 calories. These low calories, combined with the burning of calories through physical activity create what is called a calorie deficit. It is what is responsible for weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/physical_activity\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem is that the low calories of the diet plan have been considered a challenge when it comes to exercising. Medical News Today states that consuming less than 1, 400 calories on diet days makes physical activity challenging (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323952\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It hinders your ability to perform especially high-intensity activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is to mean that during these 3 or 4 days of your military diet, you do not get to work out. Even if you do, you do not participate in vigorous exercises. Consequently, your body does not get to shed any extra calories from physical activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, do not think that you can perform a killer HIIT workout while on this 3-day military diet plan. This is impossible due to the increased risk of various health problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The military diet entails restricting your calorie consumption between 800 and 1, 100 for 3 or 4 days. On the days of the week, you get to go back to eating a regular diet. This 4-day military diet plan has been linked to short term weight loss. Following it long-term has various associated risks including malnutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to always consult with your physician before trying this dietary practice. Also, involve your dietitian when creating the meal plan as the range of choices contain very limited food choices with limited nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=4-Day_Military_Diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/321493\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long will it take to lose 10 pounds?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/146677\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much salt should a person eat?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/calorie-deficit#what-is-it\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to safely and effectively create a calorie deficit for weight loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/losing_weight\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing Weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/179316#what_is_malnutrition\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malnutrition: What you need to know<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/physical_activity\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Activity for a Healthy Weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/guide\/rapid-weight-loss#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/the_3_day_military_diet\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 3 Day Military Diet Meal Plan and Menu for Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medicinenet.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/military-diet#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Military Diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323952\">What is the military diet and does it work?<\/a> (2020, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many of us want to lose weight at the drop of a hat. As such, we may have fallen into the trap of some antics promising rapid weight loss. Understandably you cannot blame any such people, as weight loss is quite challenging and a bit tricky. Fortunately, though there are some fad diets that people [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":21227,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[67,172],"tags":[],"coauthors":[114],"class_list":["post-21225","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diets","category-meal-plans"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>4-Day Military Diet: Is Slashing Your Daily Calories So Drastically The Answer? - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you struggling with your 4-day military diet plan? Is it yet to yield results? Check out our tips on how to follow this meal plan to maximize your weight loss success.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, nofollow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"4-Day Military Diet: Is Slashing Your Daily Calories So Drastically The Answer?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Are you struggling with your 4-day military diet plan? Is it yet to yield results? Check out our tips on how to follow this meal plan to maximize your weight loss success.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BetterMe Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_1898967478.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"667\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"R. Mogeni\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"R. Mogeni\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"14 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"R. Mogeni\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/b59413a737327dd43f5f7827eecc1c76\"},\"headline\":\"4-Day Military Diet: Is Slashing Your Daily Calories So Drastically The Answer?\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/\"},\"wordCount\":2601,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_1898967478.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Diets\",\"Meal Plans\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Many of us want to lose weight at the drop of a hat. As such, we may have fallen into the trap of some antics promising rapid weight loss. Understandably you cannot blame any such people, as weight loss is quite challenging and a bit tricky. Fortunately, though there are some fad diets that people think can help with weight loss in 3 to 4 days. The 4-day <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/10-day-military-diet\/\\\">military diet<\/a> is one of these meal plans.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The military diet is a great short term dietary practice for you to consider for <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-40-pounds-in-2-months\/\\\">weight loss<\/a>. Like any other diet plan, you have to consume various foods daily and within a particular calorie range. This is the only way this diet will help you lose a substantial amount of weight.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Are you looking for dietary practices to help you lose weight in the next 3 or 4 days? Have you settled on the 4-day military diet to help you with this weight loss goal? If so, then this article is precisely for you. Read on to learn what this diet entails, the recommended foods, and some diet plan samples. We will also discuss the benefits and risks of this diet, to help you determine if this diet plan is worth trying out.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Is The Military Diet?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The military diet is a low-calorie <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/three-week-diet-plans\/\\\">meal plan<\/a> that is designed to last for 3 days (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/military-diet#1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). As such, this diet is also popularly known as the 3-day diet. However, some people may wish to extend it to last for 4 or 7 days. This is considered unsafe. So, before stretching the diet plan this long, make sure  ...\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/\",\"name\":\"4-Day Military Diet: Is Slashing Your Daily Calories So Drastically The Answer? - BetterMe\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_1898967478.jpg\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"description\":\"Are you struggling with your 4-day military diet plan? Is it yet to yield results? Check out our tips on how to follow this meal plan to maximize your weight loss success.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_1898967478.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_1898967478.jpg\",\"width\":1000,\"height\":667,\"caption\":\"Shutterstock\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Diets\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/diets\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"4-Day Military Diet: Is Slashing Your Daily Calories So Drastically The Answer?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/\",\"name\":\"BetterMe Blog\",\"description\":\"Health &amp; Fitness\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\",\"name\":\"BetterMe\",\"alternateName\":\"Betterme Limited\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png\",\"width\":512,\"height\":512,\"caption\":\"BetterMe\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/betterme\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/betterme\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/betterme-apps\",\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/bettermetips\/\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0svgcjc3jSgcryqo83spPQ\",\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@betterme.health.coaching\",\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/betterme-health-coaching\/id1264546236\",\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.gen.workoutme&amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;amp;amp;gl=US\",\"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q114895798\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/b59413a737327dd43f5f7827eecc1c76\",\"name\":\"R. Mogeni\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/5eb07007d9859baca0c49456ca184ac8\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rodah_mogeni-150x150.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rodah_mogeni-150x150.png\",\"caption\":\"R. Mogeni\"},\"description\":\"Rodah is a competent and skilful writer with a deep interest in nutrition and healthy living. Her speciality is writing articles that fall under the fitness and weight loss category. Her unparalleled style of writing and ability to explain difficult concepts in simple terms has made her garner much acclaim. Her top priority is creating informative pieces that advocate for or propel individuals towards healthier lifestyles. She believes that health is wealth, which is why she chose fitness and nutrition as her area of expertise. She believes adopting such a lifestyle is easy, as long as you are consistent, hopeful, and disciplined.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/author\/rodahmogeni\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"4-Day Military Diet: Is Slashing Your Daily Calories So Drastically The Answer? - BetterMe","description":"Are you struggling with your 4-day military diet plan? Is it yet to yield results? Check out our tips on how to follow this meal plan to maximize your weight loss success.","robots":{"index":"noindex","follow":"nofollow"},"og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"4-Day Military Diet: Is Slashing Your Daily Calories So Drastically The Answer?","og_description":"Are you struggling with your 4-day military diet plan? Is it yet to yield results? Check out our tips on how to follow this meal plan to maximize your weight loss success.","og_url":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/","og_site_name":"BetterMe Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching","article_modified_time":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1000,"height":667,"url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_1898967478.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"R. Mogeni","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@betterme","twitter_site":"@betterme","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"R. Mogeni","Est. reading time":"14 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/"},"author":{"name":"R. Mogeni","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/b59413a737327dd43f5f7827eecc1c76"},"headline":"4-Day Military Diet: Is Slashing Your Daily Calories So Drastically The Answer?","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/"},"wordCount":2601,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_1898967478.jpg","articleSection":["Diets","Meal Plans"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of us want to lose weight at the drop of a hat. As such, we may have fallen into the trap of some antics promising rapid weight loss. Understandably you cannot blame any such people, as weight loss is quite challenging and a bit tricky. Fortunately, though there are some fad diets that people think can help with weight loss in 3 to 4 days. The 4-day <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/10-day-military-diet\/\">military diet<\/a> is one of these meal plans.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The military diet is a great short term dietary practice for you to consider for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-40-pounds-in-2-months\/\">weight loss<\/a>. Like any other diet plan, you have to consume various foods daily and within a particular calorie range. This is the only way this diet will help you lose a substantial amount of weight.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for dietary practices to help you lose weight in the next 3 or 4 days? Have you settled on the 4-day military diet to help you with this weight loss goal? If so, then this article is precisely for you. Read on to learn what this diet entails, the recommended foods, and some diet plan samples. We will also discuss the benefits and risks of this diet, to help you determine if this diet plan is worth trying out.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What Is The Military Diet?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The military diet is a low-calorie <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/three-week-diet-plans\/\">meal plan<\/a> that is designed to last for 3 days (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/features\/military-diet#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). As such, this diet is also popularly known as the 3-day diet. However, some people may wish to extend it to last for 4 or 7 days. This is considered unsafe. So, before stretching the diet plan this long, make sure  ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/","url":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/","name":"4-Day Military Diet: Is Slashing Your Daily Calories So Drastically The Answer? - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_1898967478.jpg","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","description":"Are you struggling with your 4-day military diet plan? Is it yet to yield results? Check out our tips on how to follow this meal plan to maximize your weight loss success.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_1898967478.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_1898967478.jpg","width":1000,"height":667,"caption":"Shutterstock"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/4-days-military-diet\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Diets","item":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/diets\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"4-Day Military Diet: Is Slashing Your Daily Calories So Drastically The Answer?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#website","url":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/","name":"BetterMe Blog","description":"Health &amp; Fitness","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization","name":"BetterMe","alternateName":"Betterme Limited","url":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png","width":512,"height":512,"caption":"BetterMe"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching","https:\/\/x.com\/betterme","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/betterme\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/betterme-apps","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/bettermetips\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0svgcjc3jSgcryqo83spPQ","https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@betterme.health.coaching","https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/betterme-health-coaching\/id1264546236","https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.gen.workoutme&amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;amp;amp;gl=US","https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q114895798"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/b59413a737327dd43f5f7827eecc1c76","name":"R. Mogeni","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/5eb07007d9859baca0c49456ca184ac8","url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rodah_mogeni-150x150.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/rodah_mogeni-150x150.png","caption":"R. Mogeni"},"description":"Rodah is a competent and skilful writer with a deep interest in nutrition and healthy living. Her speciality is writing articles that fall under the fitness and weight loss category. Her unparalleled style of writing and ability to explain difficult concepts in simple terms has made her garner much acclaim. Her top priority is creating informative pieces that advocate for or propel individuals towards healthier lifestyles. She believes that health is wealth, which is why she chose fitness and nutrition as her area of expertise. She believes adopting such a lifestyle is easy, as long as you are consistent, hopeful, and disciplined.","url":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/author\/rodahmogeni\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21225","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/35"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21225"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21225\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21227"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21225"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21225"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21225"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=21225"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}