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I Followed the Egg Diet and Lost Weight — Here’s How It Happened
Losing weight is one of those goals that’s easy to set and hard to stick to—especially with so many diets making big promises but delivering little more than frustration. So when I first heard about the egg diet, I was skeptical. Could eating a lot of eggs really help me shed pounds? Turns out, yes—and it worked better than I expected.
What Is the Egg Diet?
The egg diet is a short-term, low-calorie, high-protein plan that emphasizes—you guessed it—eggs, along with lean proteins, non-starchy vegetables, and low-carb fruits. There are different versions, but the one I followed was the “14-Day Egg Diet,” which included:
- 2 to 3 eggs per meal
- A serving of vegetables (like spinach, cucumbers, or broccoli)
- Lean proteins like chicken, turkey, or fish
- Plenty of water, black coffee, or green tea
- No sugar, no bread, no processed snacks
Why Eggs?
Eggs are packed with high-quality protein, healthy fats, and a variety of vitamins and minerals—all for about 70 calories each. They keep you full, curb cravings, and stabilize blood sugar levels. For someone like me, who struggled with late-night snacking and carb cravings, eggs became my secret weapon.
My Experience on the Egg Diet
Week 1: Adjusting to Simplicity
At first, it felt like I was eating a lot of eggs—boiled for breakfast, scrambled at lunch, and sometimes hard-boiled as a snack. But by pairing them with veggies and grilled chicken, I found meals surprisingly satisfying. I lost about 4 pounds in the first week, mostly water weight, but the drop was motivating.
Week 2: Energy Boost & Real Results
By the second week, I felt lighter, more energized, and noticeably less bloated. I was sleeping better, and my clothes fit differently. My sugar cravings dropped significantly. I didn’t feel deprived—I just felt in control. By the end of the two weeks, I was down 8 pounds total.
What I Ate in a Day (Sample Menu)
Breakfast:
– 2 boiled eggs
– Half a grapefruit or a few berries
– Black coffee or green tea
Lunch:
– Scrambled eggs with spinach and tomatoes
– Grilled chicken breast
– Cucumber slices with lemon juice
Dinner:
– Omelet with mushrooms and herbs
– Steamed broccoli or asparagus
– Herbal tea
Snacks (optional):
– A boiled egg
– Celery sticks with a spoon of hummus
– Water with lemon or apple cider vinegar
