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Dietician, Diabetes Expert - Answered on Feb 18, 2023

Komal Jethmalani is a practising dietician and nutritionist with over 26 years of experience.
She specialises in weight loss and diabetes management.
Jethmalani has completed her MSc in food and nutrition from SNDT University and trained at Jaslok Hospital.
She is a NDEP-certified diabetes educator.... more

Question by Sundarraj on Feb 01, 2023Hindi

Hi Ms. Komal. I want to lose my weight. I am working in Gulf and due to my work timing / pressurei couldnt concentrate on work out. My eating habit is worse. If i get too tensed or pressurised i tend to eat more. Initially i want to concentrate on eating habits as i am pretty much confused as what to take for break fast, lunch and dinner. I am weighing around 113 KG and due to that very much low in self confidence. so need your advice.

Ans: You need to be consistent with your dietary regimen. Stress does lead to behavioral changes which may cause excess food or wrong food consumption. Eating above your required energy intake will result in weight gain. Focus on good protein sources, low carbohydrates, low fat, high fiber rich and low fat food intake. Avoid refined carbs especially sugar, bakery items, fast foods, aerated water, alcohol, etc. Adopt a regular exercise regimen daily to lose body fat and increase lean mass.

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Question by Neelam - Sep 15, 2022Hindi

Dear Komal I am a working professional and the mother of a toddler. I want to lose 10 kg but I don't have the time or energy to exercise. I wake up at 5.30 am and sleep by 11 pm. I have my last meal at 7 or 8 pm which is usually something light or a snack. I skip my dinner but never miss having my breakfast. I have two cups of coffee in a day with milk and sugar. How can I control or change my diet and habits to lose weight? Neelam

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Being a mother of a toddler and a professional requires of lot of stamina. For this, you need to ensure a healthy dietary regimen with a high content of protein for sustenance.

Make sure you have protein rich food in every meal. Avoid high carb foods like white bread, maida preparations, juices, sweets, fast and fried foods and alcohol.

Include fruits, vegetables, pulses, whole grains, nuts and seeds to include the all-important nutrients in your diet. Two cups coffee or tea in a day is fine but remember to add a minimum amount of sugar only.

Do not skip any meal. Have three regular main meals and two mid-meals; focus on protein and fibre-rich foods.

You must set aside at least 30 minutes to do exercises like stretching or yoga.

Strengthening exercises will help increase your metabolism and thereby result in fat loss.

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