A.I am glad to take this question. What is most essential to understand is that “FOOD” the person eats is the key to the weight …both gain and loss. If one has understood this then the solution also is “FOOD” to lose weight!
Losing weight is not about “ what to eat” as much as about “what not to eat”!
Excess intake of high calorie food is the primary cause for weight gain. These are all carbohydrates. “SUGAR” is of primary concern. Just to remind , when I mention sugar, I also mean Honey and jaggery. All these are different forms of sugar. First step is to cut the sugar intake.
A.Avoid unnecessary sugar in beverages.
1.Sugar in coffee and tea can easily be avoided. Use sugar free sweeteners instead. Generally, people who work tend to take 3-4 coffee/tea per day during work. 2 spoons sugar in each will mean 8 spoons of sugar in total, equal to around 600 calories.
2. The next is sugar in juices. A glass of juice contain around 300 calories. Better to drink water or diet drinks. One glass of orange juice will use about 3-4 oranges. Instead it is better to have one orange!
3.Alcohol is another high calorie substance, and if mixed with a sweet juice the calorie value increases considerably. Instead add water or soda water.
B. Rice and Bread
These are high calorie foods as well. Avoid them completely or decrease their consumption levels.
Understanding the above 2 aspects is critical in bringing your weight under control.