16 hours Ago By Pallavi Mehra
Losing weight is never easy. Most people know the struggle — you try different diets, push through tough workouts, and still, the results come slow. But now, a new Korean diet called the Switch On Diet is going viral on social media, promising something that sounds almost too good to be true: major fat loss in just four weeks.
The diet was created by Dr. Yong-Woo Park, a well-known doctor who has been treating obesity for more than 30 years. He says this plan isn’t just about shedding a few pounds — it’s about fixing your metabolism, burning fat, and keeping your muscles strong, all in just one month.
No wonder everyone online is buzzing about it! How Does the Switch On Diet Work?The Switch On Diet mainly focuses on two things: intermittent fasting and gut health. It encourages eating protein-rich meals, staying hydrated, and maintaining a consistent eating and sleeping schedule. The basic rules are pretty simple but strict: Drink at least eight glasses (or two litres) of water daily.
Get a minimum of six hours of sleep each night. Take nutritional supplements to support your health. Practice intermittent fasting for 10 to 14 hours every day.
Exercise with high-intensity workouts at least four times a week. Have dinner four hours before bedtime to give the body time to digest. On top of that, the diet discourages caffeine, alcohol, processed foods, and sugar.
Carbohydrate intake is also reduced to push the body into ketosis, a state where fat is burned for energy instead of carbs. The 4-Week Plan:The Switch On Diet is divided into four weeks, each with a specific focus: Week 1: Detox and Gut CleanseThe first week is all about resetting the body. For the first three days, participants drink protein shakes four times a day, take probiotics on an empty stomach, and walk for at least one hour daily.
During this time, they can eat foods like cabbage, cucumbers, broccoli, tofu, and unsweetened yogurt. For the remaining four days, they are allowed to add fish, chicken, pork, eggs, and low-fat beef to their meals. However, flour, dairy, and coffee are still off-limits.
Week 2: Intermittent FastingIn the second week, participants fast for one full day (24 hours) and break their fast with a high-protein dinner. Meals throughout the week include two protein shakes daily, low-carb meals like rice and vegetables for lunch, and a no-carb, high-protein dinner. Foods allowed include nuts, white rice, legumes, and even a cup of black coffee.
High-intensity workouts should be avoided on fasting days to allow the body to recover. Weeks 3 and 4: Emphasising Fat Burn During the final two weeks, fasting increases. In Week 3, participants do two non-consecutive 24-hour fasts.
In Week 4, it ramps up to three 24-hour fasts. Daily intake includes two shakes and two low-carb meals featuring foods like pumpkin, cherry tomatoes, chestnuts, and berries. Carb-rich foods like sweet potatoes and bananas can be eaten after workouts to help muscle recovery.
Maintenance After the ProgramAfter completing the four-week plan, the diet doesn't completely end. To maintain the results, participants are advised to do a 24-hour fast once a week and continue following a 14-hour fasting window once a week. While the Switch On Diet sounds intense, many people are drawn to its structured approach and the promise of rapid results.
However, experts always recommend consulting a healthcare professional before starting any drastic diet program. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Health and around the world..
