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Long story short - change your food habits and eat what your grandparents ate.
Chief
You are correct about the calorie deficit part but my point was different. Millets are not as calories dense as wheat/rice and have higher fiber content. Insulin spikes are low because of that, leading to lower blood sugar and better control on weight gain and stay fuller longer because they digest much slower. Plus they ate less coz they weren’t that well off
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M here.. was 198 and then decided to do Atkins diet and HIIT. Post 3 months with no cheat meal and I was 154... since last 6 years, I am having a balanced diet with 1 cheat meal a week and I am keeping my weight between 158-162 lns
In short, go with less carb hig protein diet and HIIT workout
Second this approach. I did portion control on carbs, just 1 chapathi or paratha or 1 small cup cooked rice per meal. Lots of protein like daal or other lentils or legumes. Lots of vegetables and atleast 2 fruits a day. Alternate between HIIT workout and cardio like 5mi run or hike or walk. Be consistent with a slip day once in a week and the weight will gradually come off. Consistency is key!
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Hi op, feel free to dm me. I have worked very hard on my diet and brought a significant change in my body without changing my desi food habits. Programs like Noom will lead to cravings and feelings of dissatisfaction which isn’t ideal at all. I believe in not compromising on the taste of the food but just making healthier choices by changing the ingredients up
Do you mind sharing here so we can all learn from your experience?
If you eat meat it’s easy - load up on tandoori chicken, kababs, fried fish, with lot of salad cucumber onion tomatoes, etc. eat lot of dals, rajma, chole on the side with the meats. Eat super small portion of rice or roti. It works.
Being in a caloric deficit is the key. MyFitnessPal worked well for me. Tracking calories/macros made me more cognizant of what and how much I am consuming. There are a lot of pre-loaded Indian food items in the app and you can always add/save your own recipes.
If veg, avoid all carbs to the extent possible and have lots of healthy fats (avocado, paneer, coconut, nuts, seeds). Can continue to have dals and sabzis etc. Substitute your carbs with yogurt instead to fill you up. I lost 25 lbs in 3 months this way without exercise during COVID. By way of body type, I'm the type that has a pear shape and gains weight easily. The caloric restriction stuff doesnt work and makes me hungry and irritated.
Have been following keto (with intermittent fasting) for the last year. Lost 70 lbs in total. I believe keto works for me because I don’t get hunger pangs and can remain active and lively throughout the day. However, to each their own. One caveat though - I don’t shirk away from eating any meat, although I keep the ratio of healthy fats higher.
M here. If that makes any difference
P1 pls add pakora to that
With I would think- it has lots of cream and butter/ghee
Chief
Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables
Intermittent fasting helps
Any type of diet of
Programs are not sustainable dm me
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Noom is working for me. It’s helping me to consciously know what I am putting in my stomach. It’s a slow process but coupled with exercise does wonders. I agree there are a lot of apps so sticking to only on at this time.