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

Dietician, Diabetes Expert - Answered on Sep 15, 2022

Komal Jethmalani is a practising dietician and nutritionist with over 26 years of experience.
She specialises in weight loss and diabetes management.
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Question by Neelam on 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

Ans:

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.

DISCLAIMER: The answer provided by rediffGURUS is for informational and general awareness purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment.

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