Myth – You need to eat less to lose weight
I have come across many patients when they first come to me,
they say- “madam, I don’t eat much but
then also I am gaining weight.” Or,
“I had stopped eating this and that, but still I am unable to reduce weight.” Or,
“I can’t remain hungry…..so can’t do much dieting……” and so on…..
But let me tell you the reality of weight loss:
- Right quality & quantity
The main thing you need to do is- you need to
take right quantity of food as per your age,
gender, lifestyle etc. Another important thing is
quality of your food. Your daily requirement of
all the nutrients should fulfill from your diet. So it is
important to include food from all food groups like
cereals, millet, pulses, whole grains, good fat, veggies and fruits.
Both the quality and the quantity are important.
- Regular timing of meal
As far as possible, you should take your meals
at the same time. You should maintain your
biological cycle to maintain your ideal body weight.
- Have a regular sleep pattern
Just like regular meal timing, regular
sleep timing is also very important.
As our elderly keeps on telling us:
“Early to bed and early to rise is the best practice.”
Beware of binge watching those web series
the whole night during weekends!
- Exercise regularly:
along with food, exercise is also important for
your fitness. You never forget to eat but you
frequently forget or have some excuses
for regular exercise. Regular exercise for at least 45 minutes
minimum 5 days in a week is sufficient.
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So, the Truth is-
Taking the right quality and quantity of food at regular time
with proper sleep & exercise is the key to weight loss.
Consult a qualified dietitian. She would guide you about the
Right kind of food with right quality as per your individual need.
Wish you all the best.
That’s all for today
See you next Tuesday
With another Tuesday tip,
Till then,
Take care
Providing simple solutions for the complexities of life
Dr Bhumita Makwana
Your Dietitian & Homoeopathic Physician.
