1.    Start your day with good exercise and healthy diet.
2.    Exercise is the most suitable form of improving physical capabilities and managing weight.
3.    Get up to change TV channel rather than using TV remote control as it sheds 3 calories.
4.    Before going to parties, eat some low calorie snacks or salads to avoid over-eating there.
5.    Curd and salad should be taken 10 min before your meal.
6.    There should be a minimum of 2 hours gap between your dinner and sleep.
7.    Eat before you on shopping trips to avoid fast foods at the food court.
8.    Fill your day’s diet with unlimited fruits and salads.
9.    Avoid Tetra packs of juices, soups or ready to eat food  contain high amount of preservatives which are harmful.
10.    Do not drink water 10 minutes before, in-between or immediately after the meals as this can lead to Oedema.
11.    Avoid drinking too much of alcohol at holidays or parties. It’s not just about calories but about control.
12.    When it comes to desserts, be very selective and have only small proportions.
13.    Introduce new traditions like low calorie diet for a day or a family-walk to help in burning some extra calories.

Efforts By:

Aastha Dodwani

(Dietician)