Fitness first

 

Fitness first

Need to lose a few pounds in record time without ruining your health or exhausting yourself? Celebrity fitness trainer, Sid Pandey lists three step plan to lose those few extra pounds

Only protein and veggies

Eating little carbohydrate makes the body use up its reserves, while lots of lean protein fills you up and nourishes muscle mass. Lots of vegetables (rich in fibre, water, vitamins and minerals) prevent deficiencies and fatigue.

What do you eat? Lean protein , skin-free poultry, eggs without added fat, dairy produce and as many vegetables as you like.

A typical day:

Breakfast: 1 cup of tea/coffee or milk without sugar, 1 cup of skimmed milk yogurt, 1 serving of lean protein.

Lunch and dinner: Raw vegetables or protein, as many vegetables as you want.
Duration: One week max.

Bring back the carbs

Re-introduces some carbs everyday, increasing your energy intake gradually.

What do you eat? Lean protein, as many vegetables as you want + 2 pieces of fruit + 2 slices of bread.

  A typical day:

Breakfast: 1 unsweetened drink, 1 serving of lean protein, 1 dairy product, 1 to 2 slices of wholemeal bread, 10g low-fat butter.
Lunch and dinner. Raw vegetables or a helping of protein, unlimited vegetables, 1 piece of fruit.

Return to a balanced diet

You need to watch what you eat and adopt a new, healthier approach to eating. If you find you put weight back on quickly, have a day back on Phase 1 to get you back on track. Finally, get some exercise: at least 30 mins of walking every day.

What do you eat? Lean protein and unlimited vegetables + 2/3 pieces of fruit and 2/3 slices of bread.

A typical day:

Breakfast: 1 unsweetened drink, 1 serving of protein, 1 dairy product, 2 to 3 slices of brown bread, 10g of low-fat butter.

Lunch: Raw vegetables or a helping of protein, 2- 3 rotis, 1/2 cup of brown rice, 1 piece of fruit.

Dinner: Raw vegetables, non creamy soup, unlimited vegetables, 1 piece of fruit