How to lose holiday calories with a 3-day diet

After the holidays, it's completely normal to feel heavy and a few extra pounds.

A 3-day cleansing diet (mild detox) can help reduce bloating, excess sugar, and holiday calories, preparing the body for more sustainable weight loss.

Below is one of the most widely used and balanced 3-day diets, focused on natural foods, lean proteins, and little sugar.

Day 1 – Cleansing & Hydration

1 glass of warm water with lemon

1 plain yogurt (unsweetened) + 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Vegetable soup (no potatoes, no pasta)

Green salad with olive oil & lemon

1 boiled egg or 100 g chicken breast

Baked or steamed fish

Boiled vegetables (broccoli, pumpkin, carrots)

Drink 2–2.5 liters of water during the day.

Day 2 – Sugar reduction & stabilization

Smoothie: spinach + cucumber + apple + ginger

1 slice of wholemeal bread

Salad with cabbage, carrots and yogurt

Omelette with 2 eggs + vegetables

Herbal teas are recommended (chamomile, mint, green)

Day 3 – Metabolism activation

Oatmeal cooked with water or almond milk

1 tablespoon honey or berries

Tuna (in water) or salmon

Light vegetable soup

What should be avoided during these 3 days?

Sugar, sweets, carbonated drinks

White bread, pasta, fried foods

Helps lose 1–2 kg (mostly fluids & light fat)

Prepares the body for a long-term diet

As advised by nutritionists, this diet can be repeated at intervals and accompanied by a balanced regimen for up to 8–12 weeks for more sustainable results.

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