The Power Of Fitness...

anika987 · Jan 8, 2020

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How do you break the fast? I mean do you consume anything which is high in protein or regular food?
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Go with regular water ,sip it slowly..
Then start by having soft foods,a fruit.Banana is best.nibble it slowly.

then wait for twenty minutes and drink some
More water slowly.Your body is waiting for nutrition.So do not hurry or force feed and it will be adverse.

Eat soft foods,raw foods for sometime and then resume your regular meal.i like moong dal as it is soft for the stomach.make it mild.Do not eat junk after you break the fast or spicy foods.

Also as each one is different,do not wait till you are done with 16 and 24 hours and strain yourself.When you feel hunger pangs,break the fast.Thats fine.You will slowly build strength and next time do it longer hours.

Do fasts only the proper way as it puts strain in the body but the results are good.

shravs3 · Jan 8, 2020

Thanks @anika987

Thoughtful · Jan 8, 2020

anika987 said: ↑

Food is not our enemy. It is our friend.

The word “Diet” is our enemy.

Everyone wants to lose weight,get thin.First,change that thought process.That will surely be the end result if you change your lifestyle.

Journey is certainly the reward.Rest will follow.

Think STRONG,not SLIM.

Let’s begin with lifestyle changes:-

1) Genetics and food..

Eat foods which suits your genes and place of living.Which you have been having from the childhood.
That food is not your enemy but your best friend.Remaining cuisines you can eat occasionally but relish your traditional foods.

2)Food and Weather:-

Unless you are crazy for a “chickpea salad” during winter days which is okay,try to eat warm foods during winter and cooling foods during summer.That is what our body naturally craves!Do not try to fight nature. As an example:-Summers go for chickpea salads and winter go for chole masala/channa kootu.It will do wonders for your emotional health and your body will be accepting of it and digest faster.

3)Food combinations:-

Carbohydrates + protein + fat + fiber = makes a complete meal.

Example:-
Rice is not our enemy.It actually digests fast but do not make it the main deal in the place.Never have rice without ghee which is the good fat,sambhar which contains dal as a protein and veggies.The glycemic index will fly out of the window and you will not gain weight

Same with Rotis- Never have it without ghee.(Gluten avoidance is a huge thing but there are many reasons for that as these days foods are so processed.That is a difference area altogether)Anyways,Have wheat,Jowar,Bajra always with ghee!!

We should remember our traditional wisdom when it comes to food.Our elders are very wise.

4)Portion control:-

Eat until you are 90 percent full and eat with awareness.Do not talk or watch tv while eating.Concentrate.When you feel complete,STOP.Again,carbs should be the minimum deal in the plate.

5)Low carb/High carb:-

This is the real deal.Switch these two every day.However,NEVER avoid carbs.

6)Dairy:-

It makes a huge difference in weight loss.I for one need milk in coffee.I however take SMALL cups of coffee with no sugar.Jn America,the cups are huge!!! Stop that.Also,do not get tempted often to stop in coffee shops.

7)Processed foods:-

Try to keep it to a minimum.Avoid sodas,diet sodas,and other carbonated drink.Period.

8) Eat wholesome foods:-

Do not starve yourself. Eat home cooked hot meals.If you are hungry in the afternoon,some Greek yogurt with granola,even our poha and upma of course with ghee works wonders.

9)Timings:-

Eat when you are hungry.Sometimes thirst could be thought of as hunger.Drink water and if you still feel hungry,eat. Last meal should preferably be around 6 to 6.30 max.If you are going to eat late,eat something wholesome by 4 to 5.

10)Water :-

Have water first thing in the morning before anything.Then have a banana or some soaked nuts or dates.After that have coffee.Else,your body will become acidic.

11)Cheat days:-

Very important but do not go overboard.I do 3 to 4 cheat meals a week. If you want a veg puff,Have one.Cake? A slice.Cheese pizza?Max one or two and preferably thin crust.

Remember..Our Indian homemade foods are not junk.one plate veg upma is filling more than two slices of pizza and in my view,tastier

12)Fats:-

Ghee,Almonds and other nuts are great source of good fats.Have it but again even healthy foods eat in moderation and not gorge just coz it’s healthy.

13)Oils:-

Best oils are sesame,coconut,olive oil and other cold pressed oils.Do not use olive oil to cook.It is best for salads.

14)Salt:-
Use Himalayan salts or rock salts.

15)Art of eating:-

Chew your food well and then swallow.
Sit down and eat.I mean literally!
Good for knee, digestion

16)Sleep:

Weight loss will not work if you do not get quality sleep.You do not need to sleep for long hours but quality,deep sleep.Close all
The gadgets one hour,connect with yourself and sleep.Mornjng,your bowels will be regular,you skin less puffy and you will feel good.

17)Last meal:-

Avoid rotis in night.Hard to digest fats.Eat rice and dal and keep dinner light.Light in sense,mild easy to digest foods.Not soups and salads.Eat early and give three hours time before sleep.

18) Fruits:-

Eat it on an empty stomach.Try to avoid it at night especially after a meal.If you have a sweet tooth,try dates or little jaggery.Avoid fruit platters.Eat fruits in moderation.there are also high carb/low carb fruits.Do this in accordance with high and low carb days preferably.

18) fried foods:-

Make it at home in fresh oil and eat in moderation.Never resume that oil again

The above is the basic solid foundation to good health and body.Even without workouts,follow the above and shake up the weight loss plateau.However,for a toned body,another dreaded enemy..”workouts” That enemy is your secret bestie guys...

Will make a thread about it tomorrow.
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Nice one Anika.

Couple of questions I have is,
One, what are some healthy snack options particularly during the cold weather when eating fruit is not appetizing.
Two, what are some healthy breakfast options if you don't eat egg. ( outside of Idli, Dosa etc. ). I am told, oats are not good to be eaten everyday.

anika987 · Jan 8, 2020

Thoughtful said: ↑

Nice one Anika.

Couple of questions I have is,
One, what are some healthy snack options particularly during the cold weather when eating fruit is not appetizing.
Two, what are some healthy breakfast options if you don't eat egg. ( outside of Idli, Dosa etc. ). I am told, oats are not good to be eaten everyday.
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For snack during winter..

Go for bajjis and pakoras I mean it!!
Now here is the trick.Make it with fresh oil at home and eat in moderation with hot chai.Your body will thank you,your cravings will be controlled and you will emotionally be happy and food will
Digest faster.

Our body craves warm
Foods during winter and hot foods during Summer.it is natural.Do not deny it in the name of diet and that is why people do not succeed in weight loss.

You will not gain weight coz of fried foods but how we do it is important.use the right oil and do not reuse that oil.

Second thing is,I make savouries at home and store it and when craving hits,i have it will tea.jaggery or a teaspoon of sugar is fine.

Eat roti with jaggery and ghee.

Peanuts,almonds with little pepper and salt.

Have a slice of bread with peanut butter sandwich.

have our poha,upma,thalipeeth,sundal,dosa,wheat dosa,dhoklas etc.

Greek Yogurt with granola and fruits is yummy

As for breakfast,have pancakes maker
Out of almonds flour,banana and honey or even wheat flour,banana and honey.

Thalipeeth is great too

rava dosa and wheat dosa takes minutes to prepare.

Have a hot potato and veggie sandwich (once in a while for breakfast)

Smoothies are another great option but do not overdo smoothies.once a week is great.

Parathas with ghee

sago upma with peanuts..

Our traditional
Foods have great wisdom and is curated with the right combinations.

Thoughtful · Jan 10, 2020

anika987 said: ↑

For snack during winter..

Go for bajjis and pakoras I mean it!!
Now here is the trick.Make it with fresh oil at home and eat in moderation with hot chai.Your body will thank you,your cravings will be controlled and you will emotionally be happy and food will
Digest faster.

Our body craves warm
Foods during winter and hot foods during Summer.it is natural.Do not deny it in the name of diet and that is why people do not succeed in weight loss.

You will not gain weight coz of fried foods but how we do it is important.use the right oil and do not reuse that oil.

Second thing is,I make savouries at home and store it and when craving hits,i have it will tea.jaggery or a teaspoon of sugar is fine.

Eat roti with jaggery and ghee.

Peanuts,almonds with little pepper and salt.

Have a slice of bread with peanut butter sandwich.

have our poha,upma,thalipeeth,sundal,dosa,wheat dosa,dhoklas etc.

Greek Yogurt with granola and fruits is yummy

As for breakfast,have pancakes maker
Out of almonds flour,banana and honey or even wheat flour,banana and honey.

Thalipeeth is great too

rava dosa and wheat dosa takes minutes to prepare.

Have a hot potato and veggie sandwich (once in a while for breakfast)

Smoothies are another great option but do not overdo smoothies.once a week is great.

Parathas with ghee

sago upma with peanuts..

Our traditional
Foods have great wisdom and is curated with the right combinations.
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I didn't know about Thalipeeth. Will try it out.

The problem with bajji and pakoda is it is hard to stop after one or two, if it home made.

Thanks for taking the time and providing so many options.

anika987 · Jan 10, 2020

Thoughtful said: ↑

I didn't know about Thalipeeth. Will try it out.

The problem with bajji and pakoda is it is hard to stop after one or two, if it home made.

Thanks for taking the time and providing so many options.
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No problem.

I know self control with food gets tough but it’s okay to have slips..just get back on track.For start try to eat right atleast 3 days and slowly get into the groove and make it a lifestyle.

After a while,everything will be easy

startinganew · Jan 11, 2020

Anika - Dropped in to say this... What about becoming a fitness/health coach - after doing necessary formal training and official certifications. A much-needed space and one you seem to have an interest in. And you can choose your hours to be as family-friendly as possible.

anika987 · Jan 11, 2020

startinganew said: ↑

Anika - Dropped in to say this... What about becoming a fitness/health coach - after doing necessary formal training and official certifications. A much-needed space and one you seem to have an interest in. And you can choose your hours to be as family-friendly as possible.
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I have been looking into it also
But they need some degrees like health sciences based on that ..

am trying to research more details regarding that anyhow..if anyone has any ideas,kindly pour in thank you

gknew · Jan 14, 2020

shravs3 said: ↑

But why is everyone telling it’s not good for weight loss.

Earlier rice, wheat, veggies, fruits all had minimum processing. But in this age even basic things like milk is causing so many hormonal issues.

Which rice do you recommend for weight loss? Brown, white or handpounded?

I know portion is the key but I feel after only avoiding all these carbs( rice, wheat, sugar) I’m able to see some difference in weight.

Also these days I feel there is lot of inflammation in my body. How to reduce that with our typical south Indian vegetarian diet?
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Hi..
I am also having lots of inflammation in my body. Been having the issues for past few months. Been to many doctors. All the doctors told me to take Ibuprofen and few prescribed heavy dosage too. Prescription strength and other NSAIDs.
But I want to try something though the diet too. What are the food we should avoid to reduce inflammation and foods to take?

anika987 · Jan 14, 2020

gknew said: ↑

Hi..
I am also having lots of inflammation in my body. Been having the issues for past few months. Been to many doctors. All the doctors told me to take Ibuprofen and few prescribed heavy dosage too. Prescription strength and other NSAIDs.
But I want to try something though the diet too. What are the food we should avoid to reduce inflammation and foods to take?
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Try intermittent fasting,dry fasting.works well but u need to do prep work for this and proceed with caution