Stuck at 49: How Can I Finally Lose Weight After Walking 5km Daily?

Ans: Main causative factors of hypertension are inactivity, stress, obesity or overweight, unhealthy habits like drinking, smoking, chronic conditions, etc. Low Calorie, low Fat, Low Sodium Diet has to be followed for lowering weight and blood pressure. Exercise > 30 minutes / day Reduce sodium intake / day. Include 1 teaspoon(5 g of > Salt) Avoid refined carbs especially sugar, bakery items. Eat potassium rich foods ( green leafy veggies, tomatoes, coconut water, lemon, orange, banana, dates, etc. Exercise > 30 minutes / day. Manage your stress by deep breathing exercises, meditation, etc.

Ans: To lose body weight, focus on reducing body fat and increasing lean mass. Follow a diet rich in high fiber, complex carbohydrates, and high protein foods. Avoid include simple carbohydrates, which are processed, such as sugar, pasta, white bread, flour, and cookies, pastries, and namkeens. Include foods like whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, pulses, eggs, lean meat, soya, nuts, etc. Avoid high glycemic foods. Keep a regular exercise regimen.

Ans: Weight loss can be challenging, especially when you have a sedentary job. Keep a detailed food diary to track your daily calorie consumption. Include protein at every meal as it boosts metabolism and help maintain muscle mass during weight loss. Focus on whole grains, vegetables, fruits and limit refined sugars. Be active. Take short walks, use stairs, or stand up frequently. Cut back on carbs and stay hydrated.

Ans: Hey Amar,

To lose weight, you need to create a calorie defict. Which means you need to eat less than what your body burns. Sounds technical but if you just follow your body's hunger-satiation signals it should be good. There are a couple of ways you can manage to feel full
1. Have a glass of water 15-20 min before your meals. This will help you understand exactly how hungry you are when you sit to eat your main meals.
2. Have a balanced meal. Have 2 servings of vegetables (salads/sabzi), 1 serving of protein and 1 serving of carbohydrates (roti/rice). This will ensure you don't over eat and exceed your caloric requirements
3. Remove 30 minutes for exercise at least 5-6 days a week. We cannot eat very less calories since that can compromise our nutrient intake and create deficiencies in long run. And exercise is the simplest form to create calorie deficit to compliment your fat loss journey.
4. Try to sleep before 12am. Sleep plays a very vital role in your fat loss journey. Research states that inadequate sleep leads to fat gain and also, excess caloric intake. So clock in 7-9 hours of good quality sleep.
5. If you routine is stressful then ensure to practise deep breathing exercise, or yoga or meditation to manage stress. Cortisol (stress hormone) is responsible for fat deposition around the belly. So manage your stress levels and prioritise mental health.

Losing weight is simple, all it requires is discipline and consistency. And the journey doesn't end when you achieve that number on your weighing scale. I always give an example of income. For income, you need a job, if you lose the job you lose your income. The same way if you want to sustain weight, you need to keep the diet and lifestyle healthy forever. So, keep the diet sustainable. :)