Q: Dear dietician I am a 46-year-old working unmarried lady. I have a sitting job and long working hours from 10 am to 8 pm. Lately I have been having irregular periods. I have put on weight especially on my waistline and the hip area. Please suggest a suitable diet plan so that I can reduce my waistline. Answered by nutritionist Neha Chandna As you age your metabolism decreases leading to weight gain. Since you have a sitting job and being a woman you are prone to put on weight near the stomach and hip areas as a woman is genetically