Thread by @amitmehra

I stopped doing all of this since 2018, which led to excessive weight gain. I have restarted the regimen few days back that I had till 2016 when I lost oodles of weight. It is easy, balanced & does not deprive you of any guilty pleasures. I call it #FoodiesHealthPlan #Thread

1. #Food: Instead of eating 3 big meals, eat 6 small meals. Avoid eating carbs, fried food post Sundown. Snack on fruits, nuts, salad instead of fried or packaged snacks. Avoid all fizzy or packaged drinks. Instead drink water, fresh juice, lemonade, lassi, butter milk, etc

2. #Exercise: No Gym. Brisk long walks, swimming, free hand exercises, stretches, Yoga, sports & generally being active in the house by doing as much domestic chores as you can. Making bed, sweeping floors is very good form of exercise. None of these lead to injuries.

3. #VicesModeration: Don't stop or abstain on days & then binge on weekends. Abstaining can lead to desires consuming your mind excessively. If you must consume then limit alcohol, sweets, chocolates, etc in small quantities as & when you wish. Give up smoking if you can.

4. #Diet: A healthy mix of carbs, proteins, minerals, fat. Lean more towards fish, white meat, eggs instead of red meat. Keep your salt & sugar intake low. Eat salads, sautéed veggies instead of overcooked greasy recipes. Use more of grilled/roast/baked/Tandoori methods.

5. #MakeSomeoneHappy Every day, make someone happy by your words, action or even a smile. Listen to music. No devices for 2-3 hours. Dance for 20 minutes. Sing songs. Sleep 7-8 hours. Play with pets. Mental & physical health are equally important & interdependent. Have fun.

#Disclaimer: Losing weight, being healthy is not a one size fits all concept. Each of us have to adapt any regimen as per our realities, health issues, dietary restrictions, etc. Consult your dietician, nutritionist, doctor before embarking on any of this or any diet/health plan.

Also, follow @DeeptaNagpal one, because she is awesome bundle of joy and positivity on your timeline and secondly, because she has great tips for diet/food.

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Another important point: Losing huge weight too quickly can also be problematic, especially for those with heart related issues. Overnight excessive exercise can cause injuries to your back, joints. Build muscles, stamina gradually. Aim at losing not more than 2-3 Kgs/month.

Ensure atleast 2-3 hours gap between your last meal and when you go to sleep. Sleeping immediately after eating is not good. Minimum 1-2 hour gap between exercise & eating and vice versa. Have fruits on empty stomach. 1/2 hour break between drinking water & eating, vice versa.

fitness expert friend working in Hollywood, once told me that the worst thing you can do to your health & weight loss plan is eat anything which has yeast. It bloats up your intestines & artificially increases hunger more than your body needs. Not sure of its science but I did it