Virat wrote:
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> Hey all,
Hi there and welcome!
> I am 23 years old, 100kgs (220 lb), 5'8'' tall guy. I am obese and want to lose weight. I have
> tried lots of diets including General Motor Diet, i lose a little weight but soon I put on weight
> I had lost.
Don't get too down about this - it happens a lot, so you are not alone. We do understand.
>
> I live alone and eat out all my meals outside. I have only one microwave to cook or reheat food. I
> am getting frustrated with all this problems.
I can see that this will pose some problems for you!
> Also, I live in India so please do not suggest me, things which I might not get here.
No convenience foods or supermarkets... OK, I'll do my best!
>
> I am too desperate to lose my weight. Also, my weight is a threat for my health.
I had that problem too!
>
> Please, tell me a way to get out of this mess.
We'll try - but YOU must do the work!
>
> Regards, Vir
Here are some 'off the top of my head' ideas...
Make healthy choices: Salads and vegetables are good for filling up on - and don't need cooking!
Avoid fried foods or those dripping in oil and ghee - steamed and baked are better. Take a look at
WHERE you eat out or take home from: try to avoid stalls that fry everything! Avoid things with lots
of ground almonds in! I know - they are wonderful, but they are high point items! Coconut milk is
another high point item to avoid, except for the occasional feast. Choose chicken dishes rather than
lamb (or beef if you eat it), as it is lower fat. Have smaller portions, or take half home for a re-
heat for another day (do you have a fridge? Even a tiny one would help) Keep off the Indian puddings
and deserts! ESPECIALLY Kulfi and halvah! Have fresh fruit instead. Save the sweet stuff for special
celebrations. Exercise! Walk to work rather than bus or train, if safe and possible, and swim if you
can. Watch the vegetarian stuff! It's not ALWAYS lower in calories than meat dishes, but can be a
very good choice.
I know I live half a world away, but the UK does have quite a large Indian sub-continent population,
so we are very familiar with Indian dishes, and how rich they can be. (AND how delicious! And spicy
- yummy!) Somewhere I have an Indian cook book with microwave recipes in, so shout if this will
help. We can look at the basic recipes and see how they can be adapted to be lower in points.
English low point microwave recipes are also possible, if you are interested.
Best of luck - and we will do OUR best to help you, as you do YOUR best to help yourself! Starting
here is the best first step.
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