Healthy Lifestyle

Hi Dev,

Thanks a lot for the diet plan. Iam v eager to follow it, will let u know the progress.

Hi Dev,
Do we need to limit the intake of vegetables also?I have read somewhere that if we eat more and more salad, that helps in weight reduction. Cant we have good(!) vegeatbles like cabbage,cauliflower,broccoli,green beans,kovakkai etc a lot.Should we limit theri intake too?

Hi Anandhi,

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I have read somewhere that if we eat more and more salad, that helps in weight reduction

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The weight loss is coz,once u start eating more veg U'll tend to eat less of rice ,dhal etc...so,ur calorie intake reduces,thus losing weight... But remember,U might lose balance on diet if u eat too much veg & very less dhals coz that kind of diet might result in very less protein...So,I would say,eat everything in moderation...Even nuts like cashew,peanut etc are good if taken in moderation(2-3 per day)...but we tend to overeat it coz of its taste...:)

Nothing wrong in consuming more of veg but see to it that U don't lose out on balancing the diet... You can add more veg after U lose weight coz afterall vegs too contain calories(though less when compared to dhals,rice,wheat etc)... If u increase the vegs in the diet,it'll give some extra calories,which is not necessary now...

Hi G's mom,

Can u pls let me know if u r a vegetarian or non-veg eater?...Would be helpful in planning the diet for you...Also need ur age,pls...you can PM me or post it here...anything is ok...:)

Hi Dev,

If i'm using powder skim milk, how many tsp should i use. Bye the way what is elliptical trianing?

Hi Kelly,

Pls look into the directions on the pack...else u can use as much to reach the consistency of milk... I don't use milk powder oftern...but When I run out of milk,I use 1 1/4 tbsp for every 250 ml... Try it with ur milk powder...I use Anelene brand...

Here U can see what an elliptican trainer is...
http://www.visionfitness.com/pdf/ELL_Bro8.04.pdf http://www.bodytrends.com/products/e...al/efx517i.htm
http://www.everythingfitness.com/ell...l-trainer.html

Will write in detail about it when I get time... Sry,am really busy now...

Hi Dev,
lost 1 more pound this week!!:)
Thankyou.

great Anandhi...Keep going... 4 months of self-control will give you happiness & satisfaction for the rest of ur life(if u eat sensibly after weight reduction too)...You can be the slim & fit figure you wanted to be if you can control urself for 4 months...keep this in mind whenever u feel like relaxing on diet or exercise...:)

Happy dieting...

s Dev..yr words are really a motivation to me..

Hi G's mom,

Here is ur diet plan...

Veg-300 gms
Fruits-250 gms(100 oranges is a must to meet the calcium needs)
bread-2 slice
rice-45gms
wheat flour-35 gms
Dhal-50 gms
milk-150 gms
curds-150 gms
sugar-10 gms
tea leaves-5 gms
oil-15 gms

salt-to taste
curry powders-to taste

Here is a sample diet for you:

Breakfast:
2 slices of bread with a few salad veg like lettuce,cucumber etc & a spoon of tomato sauce(if req)
200 ml milk or fruit milkshake (no coco pls)

snack:
100 gms fruits

Lunch:
45 gms rice
50 gms dhal
veg 150 gms
curd 100 gms

snack:
a cup of tea without milk (leamon tea as u preferred it)
sugar-1 or 2 tsp

Dinner:
chapathi made from 35 gms wheat flour(will give 2 chapathis)
150 gms veg
50 gms curds
rest of the fruits

Please avoid chocolate spreads & coconut...oil strictly 15 ml...veg & fruits can be a mix of watery(more) &starchy (less) ones...veg incl tomatoes,onions,garlic etc...U can see these general instructions from the previous diet plans...

I find that this diet is a bit low in calcium...pls follow this diet for the time being...I'll make changes to it whenever i find time... Do not compensate on milk,curds & oranges as they r the main source of calcium...Also,try to add more of dark green veg like spinach etc to the diet so that U get some amount of calcium frm that too...Let me know if U can take cereals instead of bread for breakfast...

Exercise: 40-45 mins of brisk walk or 30 mins of brisk walk & 15 mins cycling everyday... u can substitute this with swimming if u wish to...

If this diet & exercise is followed strictly U can lose 1.8-2.2 pound in a month...

Disclaimer: It is imperative that you consult your physician before embarking on any diet plan.