Written By: Pavitra Sampath | Updated : February 2, 2016 10:56 AM IST
When you are about to get married with all the preparations come the excitement and nervousness. But one of the most common worries most brides have is to lose weight before their big day. If you have been wondering what you can do to shed those kilos too, here's something that can help. An excerpt from The Bridal Diet, get fit not fat this festive season, by leading nutritionist Nishi Grover, where she tells you exactly how to go about losing weight the healthy way.You may also like to read 5 crazy things brides-to-be do before the wedding that do more harm than good!
Diet Plan #1: Losing Up to 5 Kilos
Goal: Lose up to 5 kilos
Duration: 4 to 6 weeks
Now that we re done with all our prep work, shopping and planning, it s time to jump in!
This plan is for those of you who want to lose up to 5 kilos. The plan spans between 4 to 6 weeks. I always keep it at this range, because no two bodies are 
the same. And no two bodies will lose weight at the same rate. Some of us also won t follow the programme as strictly (we re all human after all), so this time frame is what works best to lose this amount of weight.
Drink as much water as possible to keep hydrated through the programme. You need 1 litre of water a day for every 10 kg that you weigh.
The plans outlined are a skeleton or a base for you to expand on. Be creative. Remember to make
this YOUR plan, so take cues from it and adapt it to suit your palate as long as it isn t high-calorie food stuff! Use the oil-free recipes provided in this book to explore further into the art of low-calorie, delicious and nutritious meals. Losing up to 5 kilos is not going to be difficult. You
just need to work hard enough, stay off the processed food, and eat like I m taught you, and you re going to be slipping into that bodycon dress in no time. Without a hint of a bulge! So let s get you started!
A Note on the Diet Charts
Below are three examples of ideal meal plans. You will get maximum benefits if you adhere to the plans outlined. However, these plans are a skeleton of what your meals should be like, and you can adapt and tweak them to best suit your palate. This doesn t mean that you switch wholesome foods for chocolate and deep fried items! Try to eat your meals as close to the given time as possible, otherwise it defeats the purpose of the diet. If your meal timings are drastically different from what I ve outlined, take baby steps gradually bring your eating time to match what I ve given. The most important factor for success is timing, so you need to work on that first. Once you ve managed to meet that requirement, then turn your concentration to the food part. Most importantly, have fun doing this! Bon app tit!
MEAL PLAN
| Time | Food |
| On rising7 7.30 a.m | Hot water with lemon juice and tsp of organic honey+Aloe vera juice(dilute 1 tsp of juice in a glass of water)+Tea/green tea (optional)(2 tsp skimmed milk, no sugar)+ 5 almonds (soaked overnight) |
| BreakfastBetween 8 and 8.30 a.m | Skimmed milk (100 ml)+Toast (oatmeal bread) with some sugar freejam or green chutney |
| 9.30 10 a.m. | orange |
| 11 11.30 a.m | Green salad with salt and lemon juice (no dressing) |
| Lunch Between 12 12.30 p.m. | 2 small rotis (oat flour + oat bran: 1 tbspeach)+Oil-free vegetables(avoid corn and potato)+Dahi/paneer (made with 150 ml milk) |
| 1.30 p.m. | 3 4 raspberries |
| 3 p.m. | Green tea/regular tea(with 2 tsp of skimmed milk)+2 oat biscuits |
| 4.30 p.m. | 2 strawberries |
| 5. 30 p.m. | Salad/clear vegetable soup |
| 6 6.30 p.m. | 2 toasts (oat bread)+1 egg white+Salad |
If you don't have four to six weeks and need a diet that will work faster, or want to know more about how you can lose weight the healthy way before your wedding, pick up a copy of her book for all the information you need.
The Bridal Diet, get fit not fat this festive season is authored by Nisi Grover and published by Random House India. Click here to buy your copy.
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Disclaimer text TheHealthSite.com does not guarantee any weight loss through this method as the results may vary from person to person. We recommend you consult your nutritionist and physician before following any of the tips suggested here.
