How to Lose the “Holiday 5” Fast: The High-Protein Hack to Flush Bloat & Shred Fat
By Dr. Mark Agresti | Mark G Agresti MD LLC
Did the holidays leave you feeling puffy, sluggish, and 5 pounds heavier? You aren’t alone. The good news is that those extra pounds aren’t all fat—most of it is water weight caused by carbohydrates.
I have a proven protocol to help you drop that “Holiday 5” quickly, look leaner, and reset your metabolism. It’s simple: High Protein, Zero Carbs.
The Science: Why You Feel Bloated
Here is the secret the diet industry doesn’t tell you: Carbohydrates act like a sponge.
• For every 1 gram of Carbohydrate (glycogen) you store in your body, you hold onto 3 grams of water.
• In contrast, Protein only stores about 1 gram of water per gram.
When you binge on cookies, pasta, and bread over the holidays, your body hoards water, making you look swollen. To lose the weight, we need to wring out the sponge.
The Solution: The “Diurese & Drop” Protocol
By switching to a strict High-Protein, No-Carb diet, you force your body to “diurese” (rapidly flush out) that excess fluid. As your insulin levels drop, your kidneys signal your body to release the stored water.
Simultaneously, without carbs for fuel, your metabolism shifts into Ketosis. This means your body stops burning sugar and starts burning your own body fat for energy.
The Result: You drop 5 pounds rapidly—flushing out the bloat first, then shredding the fat.
The “How-To” Guide
For the next 5–7 days, follow these rules strictly:
1. Cut the Carbs: Zero bread, zero pasta, zero sugar, zero alcohol. If it comes in a box, don’t eat it.
2. Prioritize Protein: Eat steak, chicken, fish, eggs, and turkey. Protein keeps you full and has a “thermic effect,” meaning you burn more calories just digesting it.
3. Stay Hydrated: It sounds counterintuitive, but to flush water, you must drink water.
4. Watch the Salt: Don’t over-salt your food, as sodium holds water.
What to Expect
• Days 1–2: You will urinate frequently. This is the “diuresis” phase where the heavy water weight leaves your body.
• Days 3–5: You will look visibly leaner in the face and stomach. Your energy will stabilize as you enter ketosis.
• The Scale: You will see that 5-pound drop quickly, giving you the momentum to stay healthy.
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About the Practice:
Located in Palm Beach, Mark G Agresti MD LLC specializes in holistic psychiatry and metabolic health. Whether you are looking for rapid weight loss protocols, treatment for depression, or advice on the keto diet and ketosis, Dr. Mark Agresti provides comprehensive care. We help patients understand the science of water retention, the benefits of a high protein low carb diet, and how to safely lose holiday weight. Our goal is to help you achieve mental clarity and physical wellness through proven medical strategies.
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