A Nutritionist Gives Us The Perfect 3-Month Plan To Get You In Shape For The Wedding!
BY Latha Sunadh | 27 Apr, 2018 | 2079 views | 6 min read
Of course, the internet is teeming with advice on how to lose weight, get fit and look like Deepika Padukone every single day. But as glean through the mish-mash, we realize that no one gives you the exact route, the right meal plan and the deliverables that will help hit your healthy weight. It's important to know that, size zero isn't the goal. The real bridal glow comes from maintaining a healthy routine, living it up consistently, following a good diet and sleeping well. So we asked Nutritionist Ashna of Eat Right by Ashna to give us the good plan - the diet plan that will help you get ready for your big day without starving or going nuts. Over to Ashna.
First things first: Looking drop-dead gorgeous for your wedding day is a dream every girl works towards. But just losing weight for the wedding is not mandatory at all. The foremost thing is to be fit, with that bridal glow on your skin and a lasting aura around you. But the most of all, each bride is confused with what to start, when to start and how to go about it. Amidst all the stress of the wedding planning, how is it possible to stick with the healthy diet and weight loss plan?
The key to all this is to take control and to be firm and consistent. Discipline yourself and everything will fall into place. Following this foolproof holistic diet routine will not only improve your health but also will help you get leaner and capture that all-over bridal glow you're looking for.
So let's start with the most important meal of the day: Breakfast
Eating breakfast is what gets your metabolism going for the day, and helps your body regulate your food intake - and weight! Also with all the stress around, you need those blood glucose levels to even out, and your breakfast is the meal for that particular job. Healthy blood glucose levels mean you won't be so cranky. And the most important thing, it will help you ward off your other cravings for the day.
These are some quick and easy dishes that you can have for the breakfast. They're easy to prepare and not heavy - so you can already start your day well.
If your maid / mom is cooking, put up this chart for a quick look on the fridge. If you're the one cooking, make sure you prep each day.
- Upma
- Idli
- Paratha
- Egg white Omelette
- Jowar Bhakri
- Daliya
Mid-Morning Snack
After breakfast comes the much-talked-about mid-morning break, which is usually the time when your energy levels start dropping and you start craving sugar and other junk food so we try to substitute it with other healthy options like Fruits, Fruit Salad, Nuts/ Dry fruits, Buttermilk, Coconut Water, Greek Yogurt and Homemade Granola. Put them next to you in a box handy, especially granola and nuts so you can reach out easily. Always keep the seasonal fruit, chopped up and ready in the fridge.
Lunch Time
Make sure that you don't have your lunch very late - 12 noon to 1 pm is good so your timeline is on track. Try to keep it as simple as possible because these are the necessary nutrients that you need for the day. Your options are simple - Roti+ Subzi + Dal or Rice + Subzi + Dal. Limit your rotis to 2, cook your subzi in 1-2 teaspoons of oil and don't go beyond 100gms of rice.
Afternoon Snack
This is that dangerous time that you will tend to crave something chatpata and fried. So change your ideas: Nimbu Pani with Kesar + Ginger + Sanchal + Jeera and Honey is a great option to soothe those cravings. Kesar and Honey give an excellent follow to the skin while ginger and sanchal are excellent for digestion and help reduce tummy. Also munch on light snacks like Chana, Makhana, khakhra and Poha Chivda if you want more.
Early Evening Meal
Just to soothe your hunger pangs and to keep you fuller, this meal is a tiny window where you can snack on something an hour before dinner. Make a vegetable soup with no added salt - just choose carrots or beetroot that has natural sugars/salts.
Dinner Plans
Don't starve but have dinner early. Simple home cooked meals work wonders. So, cut down on outside food, food that comes with artificial flavors and anything that comes out of a packet. A home meal made is good enough so your options are: Curd Rice, Khichdi, Jowar Roti and Subzi, Pulav, Sautéed Vegetables and a Mix Veg Frankie made with Roti. To notice a clear difference in your weight, try having dinner at sunset and if you feel hungry post that, have a glass of plain milk.
That's it, as basic as that. But it's never about the plan as much as following that plan. Be consistent and try every day - you'll get there!
General Tips On Dieting To Follow While Trying This Diet:
- Start with Vitamin A, C and E supplements for repairing skin as well as giving it an impeccable glow. Three months is a good time to start.
- Hydration is very very important, rely on sources other than water too, like watery fruits and vegetables like watermelon, apples, oranges, cucumber etc at every step.
- Alcohol and caffeine can leave your skill looking tired and dry because they dehydrate you. Limiting your caffeine and alcohol consumption up until the wedding can help you better achieve radiant skin.
- Add Flaxseed oil or Chia seed to your breakfast smoothie or cereal to boost your smoothies and omega 3 daily dosages help achieve super glowing skin.
- Processed sugars and salts can cause inflammation and irritate your skin. Cutting these two items from your diet will not only help your waistline, it will also reduce the puffiness and tired look on your face. To regulate your blood sugar, eat natural sugars found many fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
