How I lost and maintained weight – realistic diet chart, secret tips

Getting a flat belly and being in perfect shape is what everyone desires but losing weight could be overwhelming. Being fit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle could save us from the clutch of a complicated life, hence sharing you my tested and tried methods of losing and maintaining your optimal weight. Initially, before conceiving, I have lost 6 kilos in 4 months and shredded more extra weight later and retained my shape even after pregnancy just by maintaining a healthy diet and a fit lifestyle. So, this article is going to be your one-stop all you need to know tricks for losing and restoring your desired weight.

REALISTIC DIET PLAN

There are a plethora of unrealistic diet plans available online which might include exotic foods, non-viable hours and unfeasible strict plans; so we often get confused from where to start and which diet to follow. Hence, I have customized my diet plan which can help you lose weight hassle-free. So, let’s get started with what I eat in a day which not only will help you to stay fit but also will maintain your weight. The diet chart is as below:

Additional tips to follow along with the above diet plan:

1. Avoid spicy and oily foods. Use less oil and spices while cooking. Boiled and grilled foods are preferable while losing weight. Use at most 1 to 1.5 liters of oil in a month.

2. Snack in between if needed. Use fruits, sprouts, and sugar free biscuits for snacking.

3. Stay away from aerated or packaged drinks. Instead have fresh juice or whole fruit. Don’t add sugar to your juice. Use mint leaves and lemon to spice up your juice.

4. Replace below items with their healthier counterparts:

• use jaggery or sugar-lite instead of sugar.

• have brown bread instead of white bread.

• use unsalted butter instead of salted ones.

• opt for rock salt/pink salt/Tata salt lite instead of normal salt.

• choose green tea/herbal tea instead of dust tea.

5. Do not indulge in processed and ready-to-eat meals.

6. Have a glass of water before lunch and dinner to keep yourself full which would prevent you from over-eating.

7. Have 10 glasses of water daily. Use glass to drink water instead of bottle as it would be easy for you to keep track of the amount of water you are drinking. No need to drink warm water always just have normal water.

8. Add variety of colors to your plate (fruits, vegetables).

Also, in the above diet plan, I have mentioned many options, so try mix and match method so that you don’t get bored with the same meal.

SECRET TRICKS TO LOSE WEIGHT FASTER

Now that you are aware of how to plan your meals, it's time to disclose my secrets of losing fat rapidly:

1. Intermittent fasting: This kind of fasting really helps you in shedding extra pounds faster. After dinner and before pre-breakfast try to have at least 12 hours gap. Except water do not drink or eat anything. If you feel too much hungry, just have 1 dry sugar-free biscuit.

2. Self-control: Greed is in your mind. Try to learn to self-control. Whenever you feel urge to eat anything extravagant, just learn to neutralize it with loads of vegetables and fruits in the next meal.

3. Eat in tiny portions: Start eating everything in small portions even if the food is scrumptious and irresistible.

4. De-stress: Stop stressing and stay away from negativities as much as possible. Whatever churns negative emotions inside you try to avoid thing, people, place. Try to spend time with your loved ones and people who really encourage you. Engage in your favorite pass-times and de-stress whenever feasible.

5. Cheat meals, no cheat days: Do not have a cheat day once a week, instead opt for one or two cheat meals once a month, especially when you have started losing weight.

6. Set realistic goals: Don't seek for overnight result. Be patient and disciplined. Don't start and stop. Remain motivated. Set realistic goals, follow these steps for at least 3 months, you will be surprised with the result. It might be tiresome sometimes but when you feel like quitting think of why you started.

7. Exercise daily: Top up the above diet-plan with regular exercises at least for 30-40 mins. Do not run, try brisk walking. Start with warm-up exercises and then concentrate on full body-part exercises, slight weightlifting and stretching. Be physically active. If possible, try to incorporate any outdoor sport in your daily routine. I mostly play badminton for best results. Take stairs instead of escalators, walk instead of commuting by vehicle. If possible, wear a smart watch to count the number of calories burnt/steps taken/miles travelled. This would help you to keep a track of your progress.

8. Get rid of belly fat and chubby face: Belly fat is the worst enemy and is the last one to lose. So, to combat it, wear slim belt and try stretching exercises and yoga targeting to reduce the bottom fat. To get a leaner face, perform simple face exercises daily and chew a sugar-free chewing gum whenever possible.

To cut a long story short, small changes in your lifestyle can go a long way in your weight loss endeavor. Just be perseverant and do not lose hope. Be patient in case you have any health issue such as thyroid, it might take more time to lose weight. If I can, you will also be able to do it. All the very best!. Do keep me posted if this article assisted you in getting back to shape.